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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Focusing on the provision of decent work to all Caraganon workers and believing that change is inevitable and part of public service improvement, DOLE Caraga made its best effort to deliver effective services and meet the targets for 2013 with the good leadership of Regional Directors Ofelia B. Domingo, Joel M. Gonzales and Johnson G. Cañete.
The program targets under the Employment Facilitation and Manpower Development Services were all met except for the job contractors covered for capacity building, which was based on the number of participants during the training. The attainment of a very satisfactory performance in the job search assistance, labor market information, capacity building for partners and employment regulation programs was attributed to the extraordinary effort of the PESO managers, pre-registration scheme during job fairs, involvement of the Career Guidance Network and the increase in job vacancies brought about by the opening of big supermarkets and malls in the region.
Employment Relations, Standards Enforcement and Protection programs also posted a very satisfactory accomplishment because of the strong partnership and linkaging with the Regional Coordinating Committee in the conduct of trainings where modules and inputs were not just general labor standards and occupational safety and health standards but also productivity and maintenance of harmonious work relationship and in the enrolment of companies under the Kapatiran program where performing Labor-Management Councils (LMCs) identified by the National Conciliation and Mediation Board were tapped. Best effort was done by the field office heads and hearing officers for the attainment of 98.6% disposition rate of labor standards cases which means only cases filed in November 2013 were not disposed and no cases lapsed based on the prescribed period. The two-tiered wage advisory in the mining sector was also issued spearheaded by the Regional Tripartite and Productivity Board. The most significant highlight in this area was the recognition given by Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz to DOLE Caraga for implementation of the Single Entry Approach (SENA). Caraga region garnered the 2 awards: Most Speedy Settlement and Most Improved Settlement Rate from October 2010 to September 2013. SENA is 2013 National Winner of Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award.
306% accomplishment in the number of informal sector and disadvantaged workers benefiting from livelihood program was posted, an achievement creditable to the increase of livelihood funds because of Bottom-Up Budgetting (BUB). 48 livelihood projects were established with a total amount of P15,922,728.27. Emergency employment was also given to agriculture workers affected by typhoon Pablo in Agusan del Sur and wood-based workers in Agusan del Norte. Relief goods for the Yolanda affected DOLE employees in Tacloban City and technical assistance in the establishment of livelihood projects for LGU-Alang Alang were also provided. The only thing we needed to give more focus is the liquidation of the fund releases which we could do with the full support of our LGU counterparts and accredited co-partners.
DOLE Caraga 2013 Annual Report Page 2
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In the General Administration and Institutional Support, Caraga utilized 100% of its budget allocation for 2013. In providing services, the region saw to it that transparency and accountability were achieved. 100% compliance with Anti-Red Tape Act was evident. Continuous systems improvement was also adopted proven by the retainment of the ISO 9001:2008 accreditation after the surveillance audit by the Certification International Philippines, Incorporated on December 26-27, 2013. The human resource was given utmost importance thru the provision of in house team building and trainings spearheaded by RD Johnson G. Cañete.
Labor Day was significantly celebrated with a mass, recognition program, release of livelihood grants, career advocacy congress, job fair, kasambahay orientation and registration and granting of wishes of child laborers’ wishes.
The DOLE Anniversary celebration was one of the most meaningful and fruitful activities in 2013 as the DOLE Caraga family including the RCC touched the hearts of child labourers when their needs and wishes were granted thru the proceeds of the WALK FOR A CAUSE “Lakaw Para Sa Mga Bata: Sayong Pamasko”. Each participant paid P20.00 and the proceeds were used to buy educational supplies, food, clothing and other stuff. Prior to the celebration, families of child laborers were also provided with basic needs. Government agencies and private companies sponsored for the installation of electricity and water in some of the houses and in the procurement of bicycles to some kids to be used in going to school. 21 parents were also awarded negokarts.
The establishment of satellite offices of the 3 attached agencies of DOLE in the region was instrumental in the delivery of labor and employment services. Employees Compensation Commission (ECC) with 2 personnel assisted in the labor compliance program; Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) with 1 personnel in the OSH training programs and National Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO) in concerns relating to OFWs. The DOLE Regional Coordinating Committee in the region continued to be cohesive in attaining the goal of providing decent and productive work to the workers. TESDA, NLRC, NCMB, OWWA, RTWPB, POEA, PRC, Regional PESO FEDERATION and the new additions to the group, ECC, NRCO and OSHC met with DOLE on a monthly basis to plan and implement convergence programs. Media visibility was also given focus as the RCC held monthly press conference where TV, radio and newspaper representatives picked out success stories, developments and plans of each agency.
The change of leadership from RD Ofelia Domingo (January to April), Joel Gonzales (May to July) to Johnson Cañete (August to present) brought so much improvement in the regional operation as it opened wide opportunities for varied inputs, innovations and strategies in program implementation.
DOLE Caraga 2013 Annual Report Page 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Cover 1
Executive Summary 2-3
Table of Contents 4
Highlights of Accomplishments 5
Employment Facilitation and Manpower Development Services 6-9
Employment Relations, Standards Enforcement and Protection Services 10-14
Employment Enhancement, Empowerment and Welfare Services 15-17
General Administration and Institutional Support Services 18-19
Featured Projects and Events 20-27
Personnel 28-37
2013 Financial Report 38
Working Team 39
HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Special Program for Employment of Students
8,185 poor but deserving students were provided bridging employment in partnership with the local government units (LGUs) and the academe, posting an accomplishment of 104% against target of 7,882.
Job Fair
In coordination with the Regional Coordinating Committee, LGUs, academe, line agencies and recruitment agencies, 12,094 applicants were registered during the Labor Day, Independence Day, DOLE Anniversary and other special job fairs with an accomplishment of 134% against target of 9,000 and a hired-on-the-spot (HOTS) rate of 32%.
Assessment on Accomplishment
Program High Medium Low
SPESJob Fair
//
Requests from LGUs for additional SPES Requests from LGUs for additional SPES slots after the PESO pledging session slots after the PESO pledging session were approved.were approved.
Conduct of PREConduct of PRE-- JOB FAIR JOB FAIR REGISTRATION in establishments with REGISTRATION in establishments with high vacancies to facilitate placement of high vacancies to facilitate placement of jobseekersjobseekers
DOLE Caraga 2013 Annual Report Page 6
Phil-Jobnet
Through the Phil-Jobnet, the DOLE’s on line job matching facility, 348 establishments were accredited and registered against target of 208 posting an accomplishment of 167%.
120 of these registered establishments posted their vacancies in the Phil-Jobnet, an accomplishment of 200% against target of 60.
37,381 vacancies were posted with an accomplishment of 187% against target of 20,000.
Skills Registry System
100% accomplishment in the implementation of SRS. 29 LGUs were provided computer sets and technical assistance in the establishment of the system.
Assessment on Accomplishment
Program High Medium Low
Phil-JobnetSRS
//
DOLE Caraga 2013 Annual Report Page 7
Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Program
The Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs) in the LGUs facilitated the registration of 87,198 job applicants, referred 86,237 and placed 85,789. This posted a 106% accomplishment.
6 PESOs were institutionalized, a very positive response of the LGUs in fully implementing labor and employment programs.
2 basic employment services trainings and 1 basic management
Career Coaching
29,794 students were given career and employment coaching/
advocacy covering 159 public schools.
A Regional Career Advocacy Congress was conducted in
coordination with the Career Guidance Network and RCC.
Assessment on Accomplishment
Program High Medium Low
Employment FacilitationPESO Institutionalization
Career Coaching /
//
DOLE Caraga 2013 Annual Report Page 8
2013 Detailed
Statistical Report
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGET ACTUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT RATE
A. Job Search Assistance Program
PESO > Job applicants placed 81,130 85,789 106% > Job fairs conducted 30 33 110%
% of job applicants placed/(HOTS) 29% 32% 110%
> SPES 7,882 8,185 104% PRPAs and Job/Service > PRPAs placement 743 1,202 162% Contractors/Subcontractors > Job Service Contractors/Sub-Con placement 3,000 8,112 270%
B. Labor Market Information Program
> No. of individuals/students provided LMI 50,000 81,111 162%
> No. of institutions/schools provided LMI 1,171 1,956 167% > Jobseekers provided info on job openings 35,200 46,834 133% > Employers provided with info on jobseekers 1,320 1,744 132% PhilJobnet Advocacy >Establishments accredited and registered 208 348 167% >Establishments with vacancy posting 60 120 200%
>Job vacancies solicited and posted 20,000 37,381 187% Skills Registry System >Skills Registry System implemented 29 29 100% Career Coaching >Students provided Career Coaching/Guidance 15,000 29,794 199%
C. Capability-Building Program for Partners
> No. of trainings/orientations conducted for PESOs 28 39 139% > No. of PESOs covered 82 82 100% > No. of trainings for CGC networks 2 2 100%
> Number of participants 164 184 112%
> Established Career Guidance Network (CGN) 1 1 100%
> No. of trainings for PRPAs/job/service 35 38 109%
> No. of PRPAs/job/service contractors covered 270 265 98%
D. Employment Regulation Program > No. of PRPA licenses issued/renewed No main office of recruitment agencies in Caraga
> No. Job/Service Con/Sub-Con licenses 13 16 123% > No. of AEP licenses issued/renewed 50 54 108%
DOLE Caraga 2013 Annual Report Page 9
Labor Law Compliance
Assessment on Accomplishment
Program High Medium Low
SA, RI, TSITAV /
/
Under the Self Assessment Program,
58 establishments employing 200 and
above and those with union complied
with general labor standards and
occupational safety and health
standards, posting 107% accomplishment against target of 54.
Inspected 1,172 establishments employing 10 to 199 with an
accomplishment of 107%. A notable increase in the compliance
rate from the previous year’s 64% to this year’s 71% was pegged.
This has been so far the highest rate achieved by Caraga region
which met the national target of 70% as validated by the Bureau of
Working Conditions.
Conducted 25 training and assistance visit (TAV) seminars to
establishments employing less than 10 workers, posting a 119%
accomplishment against target of 21.
Inspected 275 establishments
covered under technical safety
program.
DOLE Caraga 2013 Annual Report Page 10
Incentivizing Compliance Program
Assessment on Accomplishment
Program High Medium Low
EnrolmentValidation
//
Kapatiran Program
Enrolled 4 companies for Tripartite Certificate of Compliance with Labor Standards (TCCLS), Level 1
(Taganito Mining Corporation, Almont Hotel’s
Inland Resort, Equiparco Construction Company
and Saint Joseph Institute of Technology)
Issued level TCCLS to Andres Soriano Hospital Cooperative.
Validated 4 companies for TCCLS, Level II (Celebes Group of Companies, Philsaga Mining Corporation, Jaka Equities and Petron)
Enrolled 4 companies which committed to become big brothers to
their sub contractors providing the latter all assistance to comply
with GLS, OSH and other related labor laws. (Father Saturnino Urios
University, Taganito Mining Corporation, Taganito HPAL and STANFILCO)
DOLE Caraga 2013 Annual Report Page 11
Dispute Resolution Services
100% disposition rate on 2012 carried
over labor standards cases (SpeED 5)
100% disposition rate on mediation-
arbitration cases
98.6% disposition rate on current
year’s labor standards cases
78% settlement rate on Requests for Assistance (RFAs) under Single
Entry Approach (SENA)
SENA is the National Winner of the 2013
Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award.
DOLE Caraga received Lingkod
Manggagawa Award from DOLE Secretary
Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz and 2 SENA
milestone awards for Most Speedy
Settlement and Most Improved Settlement
Rate from October 2010 to September
DOLE Caraga 2013 Annual Report Page 12
Tripartism
Established 2 Industrial Tripartite
Councils (ITCs) posting 200%
accomplishment.
2013 Newly Created ITCs
- ITC in the Education Sector
- ITC in the Security and General Services
Existing ITCs with Voluntary Code of Good Practices
- Mining covering the 4 provinces of the region including Dinagat Islands
- Wood-Based covering Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur
- Agriculture/Plantation covering Agusan del Sur
- Eco-Tourism covering the 4 provinces including Dinagat Islands
- Maritime covering Surigao del Norte and Agusan del Norte
DOLE Caraga 2013 Annual Report Page 13
2013 Detailed
Statistical Report
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGET ACTUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT RATE
A. Dispute Prevention & Settlement Program
Mediation-Arb Cases > Disposition rate 100% 100% 100%
Labor Standards Cases > Disposition rate 90% 98.6% 110%
> Number of workers benefited in cases disposed 2,971
>Amount awarded 12,357,153
SENA > Settlement rate 70% 78% 111%
> Disposition rate 98% 89% 91%
SpeED 5 > Cases enrolled 50 50 100%
> Disposition rate 100% 100% 100% B. Workers Organization Program
RWAs > No. of newly-registered organizations 350 392 112%
CBA > No. of CBAs registered/renewed 3 6 200%
WODP > Workers/dependents provided scholarship 100 102 102% C. Continuing Labor and Employment Education Program (CLEEP)
> LHP advocacies and seminars conducted 52 63 121%
Participants 850 1,114 131%
> Continuing Labor Education Seminars (CLES) 64 103 161%
Participants 4,000 5,852 146%
> Labor Education for Graduating Students (LEGS) 50 97 194%
Participants 7,700 14,305 186% D. Three Plus (3+) Program/Tripartism
> ITCs strengthened 5 5 100%
> New ITCs established 1 2 200% E. Labor Standards Enforcement Program
Self Assessment > No. of establishments covered 54 57 106%
Inspection > No. of establishments inspected 1,100 1,172 107%
> No. of establishments inspected under TSI 265 275 104%
TAV > No. of orientation/Kapatiran courses conducted 22 25 114%
KAPATIRAN WISE-TAV >Implemented the program in companies 2 4 200%
DOLE Caraga 2013 Annual Report Page 14
Livelihood and Self-Employment
306% accomplishment in the creation
of self employment thru financial and
technical assistance, giving priority to
poorest municipalities
(7,655 beneficiaries against target of 2,502)
48% liquidation rate on livelihood releases
Assessment on Accomplishment
Program High Medium Low
BeneficiariesLiquidation Rate
//
PROVINCE
2013 Livelihood
Releases
# of Projects Amount
A D N 21 8,414,096
A D S 7 2,467,747
S D S 11 3,557,985
S D N 3 677,500
P D I 6 805,400
TOTAL 48 15,922,728
Recipients of 2013 BuB Projects
1. Hinatuan, SDS, P500,000
2. Lianga, SDS, P577,000
3. San Jose, PDI, P200,000
4. Basilisa, PDI, P300,000
5. Dinagat, PDI, P100,000
6. Buenavista, ADN, P1,145,000
7. Butuan City, P7,150,000
DOLE Caraga 2013 Annual Report Page 15
Child Labor Prevention and Elimination
106% accomplishment in removing
children from worst form of labor (113 against target of 107 from the identified and profiled
children of child labor free barangays)
Interventions included profiling,
awareness seminar to both parents and children, MOA with
IACAT and LGU re provision of livelihood and technical
assistance, involvement of private sector particularly in the giving
of big discounts for parents to start their businesses and granting
every child’s wish during Labor Day and DOLE Anniversary.
Family Welfare Program
Provided technical assistance services in setting up Family Welfare
Program to 74 companies, posting an accomplishment of 125%.
DOLE Caraga 2013 Annual Report Page 16
2013 Detailed
Statistical Report
MFO PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGET ACTUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT RATE
A. Social Protection Program for Workers in the Informal Economy
> No. of WIE facillitated enrolment to Social Protection Programs 22,353 16,856 75%
B. Family Welfare Program > Number of establishments serviced 59 74 125%
> FWP related services/activities conducted 59 68 115%
> Workers benefitted 8,502 22,197 261%
C. CLPEP > Child laborers prevented from child labor 107 145 136% > Parents of CL provided with livelihood 52 Nego Karts
D. AIR/Anti-TIP > AIR/Anti-TIP advocacies conducted 88 98 111%
> IEC materials disseminated 9,705 11,608 120%
> Number of participants/clients reached 10,989 18,327 167% E. Capacity-Building Program for Livelihood Enhancement
> Informal sector worker-beneficiaries 2,502 7,655 306%
> No. of common facilities/projects 32 48 150%
> Amount of resource assistance released (Php)
15,922,728.27
> Youth Entrepreneurship Support projects established 2 2 100%
F. Emergency Employment > Workers provided with emergency employment 22 181 823%
> Proponent LGUs 2 2 100%
> Amount released 696,200
G. OSH Accreditation Program
> Safety Officers / Occupational Safety and Health Practitioners accredited 5 8 160%
> BOSH/CST/ other OSH Trainings conducted 16 16 100%
> Participants 585 736 126%
DOLE Caraga 2013 Annual Report Page 17
Financial Management
The region posted a 100% utilization rate of 2013 budget allocation.
91.27% liquidation rate on employees’ cash advances, excluding those accounts which are not yet due for liquidation in accordance with the prescribed period.
Human Resource Management
95.23% accomplishment on the filling up of vacant positions. Only 2 positions were not filled up due to election ban.
533% accomplishment in the conduct of in-house trainings for personnel and in facilitating them for overseas and local trainings. High accomplishment is attributed to the increase of the number of personnel and the new Labor Laws Compliance System where all Labor Laws Compliance Officers needed to undergo series of seminars and workshops.
100% compliance with Anti-Red Tape Act. Field Offices were evaluated by the Civil Service Commission and received “acceptable” rating and positive feedback on the delivery of services.
DOLE Caraga retained its ISO 9001:2008 accreditation after the surveillance audit conducted by the Certification International Philippines, Incorporated on December 26-27, 2013.
Transparency and Systems Improvement
DOLE Caraga 2013 Annual Report Page 18
2013 Detailed
Statistical Report
MFO PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGET ACTUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT RATE
A. Integrity Development Program
> Reg'l Tripartite Efficiency & Integrity Board institutionalized 1 1 100%
> Quarterly report on the status of cases filed against officials and employeed submitted 4 4 100%
B. Statistical Performance Reporting System
> Posted monthly SPRS on line 100% 100% 100%
C. Communication Program
> Press releases disseminated/published/monthly 60 60 100%
> Appearances/guestings in TV/radio program 12 12 100%
> Press briefings every month 12 12 100%
D. Good News Reporting
> Good news submitted to PS every month 36 38 106%
E. SPRS > On-line monthly reports submitted 12 12 100%
F. Financial Management
> Fund utilization rate 100% 100% 100%
> Liquidation rate on cash advances
LGU 100% 34.41% 34%
NGO/PO 100% 56.26% 56%
Employees 100% 91.27% 91%
G. Capacity Building of DOLE Caraga Staff
> Seminars/trainings conducted for personnel 12 64 533%
DOLE Caraga 2013 Annual Report Page 19
FEATURED PROJECTS AND EVENTS
Labor Day
DOLE Anniversary
Assistance to Yolanda Victims
Turn Over
Team Building
SRO-CARP Project
Labor Day in Caraga
FEATURED PROJECTS AND EVENTS
With the theme “Providing full, decent and productive employment for every Filipino
worker”, DOLE Caraga celebrated the 111th Labor Day with a holy mass at St.Joseph
Cathedral in Butuan City, followed by a motorcade from the church through J.C.
Aquino Avenue to DOLE Caraga Regional Office grounds.
OIC Regional Director Joel M. Gonzales delivered his opening speech in the program
held at DOLE Caraga compound to formally welcome the participants, stakeholders
and guests. He presented the job fair, angel tree, career congress, awarding of livelihood aid to
OFWs and the kasambahay orientation and registration as major activities of the celebration. He
further stressed the significant change in Caraga Region’s labor trends from the industrial and
agro–fisheries and farming pools to the services sector; a pro-active effect from the string of
calamities brought about by climate change. Based on the report from NEDA, he quoted; “It is the
Industry Sector’s productivity that is driving the growth of Caraga’s economy.”
Simultaneous with the celebration in Butuan City was the special commemoration for the informal
sector workers in Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. A job fair intended for graduates of 4Ps
families was conducted in collaboration with DSWD. The activity turned to be a one-stop-shop
since processing of barangay clearance, NSO, MC security paper, SSS, PhilHealth, PAG-IBIG,
NCII and passport was done. Livelihood fair added to the color of the celebration including the
distribution of educational supplies, food and clothings to 20 child laborers. The Provincial
Government of Agusan del Sur and DSWD shouldered the expenses of the activity. Governor
Adolph Edward Plaza and DWSD Regional Director joined RD Gonzales during opening program.
The DOLE family thanked the following participants who made the celebration a huge success: PLGU-ADS, DSWD, DAR, DA, LGU-Butuan, PNP Butuan, PRC, POEA, NEDA, TESDA, DOST, CHED, NCMB, DILG, OWWA, RTWPB,BCWD, NLRC, PESO Managers, Barangays of Butuan, DTI, DEP-Ed, NCMF, NEDA, DBM, ADFIL Corporation, CNGCA, Bayantel, Globe, Zenergy, Eagle Flow Water Station, ACLC Butuan,Caraga Youth Council, HR Managers, Bachelor Express Inc., JAKA, APC, Fil Products, Joy Table Sauce, DLY Food Products, Detazzi, MJ Santos, SSS, Philhealth, Pag-ibig, Jollibee Centro and Gaisano, UNITOP,Visa Security and General Services, Personnel and Managers Association of the Philippines, Ronwood Construction, Radio Trumpeta, FSUU, SJIT, Richmond Plywood Corporation, Globe and ABS-CBN.
32% Hired on the Spot in the Job Fair
The highlight of the entire event was the conduct of simultaneous job fairs in Butuan City and
Agusan del Sur, (in cooperation with ACLC and TESDA) Out of the 2,098 total registered
applicants, 1,562 were interviewed. The said program generated over 32% or 496 hired on the
spot (HOTS) applicants for 2 days (May 1-2, 2013). The DOLE’s advocacy in improving
employability of the workers in the community became true.
Participating companies were the following: ACLC, Toyota CDO, ALC, Wing-on Inc., Jollibee Gaisano, Celebes Coconut
Corp., LCTing Construction, DHCI Cycle House, Almont Hotel Inc., Health Station Enterprises, Gaisano Mall-Butuan,
Bachelor Express, Filinvest Land Inc., RBSI, Matrixx Distributions Corp., Taytay sa Kauswagan Inc., Caritas Health Shield
Inc., Richmond Ply Corp., UWIC, Fundline, BWTC, Ventura Plywood Inc., Paladin Marketing, AVA Distributions Corp.,
CADSCOR, Online Hiring Corp, Orange Peel, Maanyag Agency, Al-Alamia Agency, LBC Caraga, MIRBEU Agency, United
Wood Industry Corp., ABS-CBN, VROSS Meatshop and RD Pawnshop.
Regional Career Advocacy Congress
Participated in by 164 guidance counselors, faculty members, school principals, HR managers,
PESO Managers and Officers/ Members of the Caraga Youth Council, the congress met the
urgent need to congregate solutions to the current setback of employment issues in Caraga
Region as emphasized by TESDA Regional Director Florencio F. Sunico, Jr. in his message. Inputs during the plenary
sessions included Labor Market Information Trends, Integration of Career Guidance in the K to 12 Program, Career Path
in Trade Skills, Priority Course in Trade Skills and Career Path in Science and Technology. DOLE Caraga, CNCCA,
PRC, TESDA, CHED, DOST and DEP-Ed fully supported the said activity which aims to address the lingering problem of
job-skills mismatch in the labor market and open up job opportunities via career choices and services in the region.
DOLE Caraga 2013 Annual Report Page 21
FEATURED PROJECTS AND EVENTS
Innocent despair triggered by Poverty…
Edelyn Rosales, an 11-year old girl identified as child labourer
from lower Doongan, Butuan City. This is the face of hunger
and misfortune brought about by the creeping darkness of
poverty. Society has to take a bold step to alleviate such dire situation among the young, forced to
work by parents instead of going to school. Like Edelyn, who was one of profiled child labourers in
Butuan City, other children touched the heart of DOLE Caraga leading to the implementation of
the “Angel Tree Project” reaching out forty-two (42) most at-risk children by granting them with
things they wished to have such as food, clothing, toiletries and educational supplies. A feeding
program was also done in Doongan, Butuan City in collaboration with CSWD and JAKA Equities.
Joy and contentment were seen in the faces of the 162 children who benefited from the program.
Showcase of Livelihood Programs
DOLE Caraga invited livelihood beneficiaries who have sustained their businesses after receiving
aid from the agency. Shown in the picture is Mrs. Margarita R. Abaqueta (left) and her worker for
30 years Mrs. Lydia Flores (right) weaving their baskets for display as they prepare for the
Livelihood Trade fair. She is very grateful for the training assistance given by DOLE Caraga 10
years ago. With vigilance and careful analysis on the market development, she is able to maintain
her native handicrafts and other products while providing job opportunities for the poor women in
their community. Another beneficiary organization that became a pride of DOLE Caraga in terms
of livelihood project success, sustainability and organizational management is the San Francisco
Association of Differently-Abled Persons. SAFRA-ADAP garnered the 2013 National Villar Sipag
Award with a cash of P250,000.00. From a school desk production project, SAFRA-ADAP
levelled up to an enterprise and became one of the most active NGOs/accredited co-partners in
Agusan del Sur. DOLE provided more than P1.5M financial assistance to the group.
In cooperation with the National Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO), Livelihood Assistance
(Sari-Sari Store, Buy and Sell, Piggery, Livestock, Retail, Processed Food Dealer) was awarded to
18 displaced and distressed OFWs towards the end of the culminating program. In addition, free
overseas calls and internet was sponsored by Globe Telecoms and Bayantel to further assist
OFWs to be in touch with their families abroad.
“Batas Kasambahay” Orientation and Registration
DOLE Caraga in collaboration with the Local Government City of Butuan conducted an orientation
to “Kasambahays” and other stakeholders to enlighten them as regards the government’s efforts
to reinforce self-esteem, security and promotion of the rights and well-being of household helpers.
Major issues and concerns raised by the participants during the open forum were satisfactorily
addressed by the resource persons. Another highlight of the activity was the video presentation of
abuses to “Kasambahays” acquired from the Visayan Forum Foundation.
Synchronous with the orientation was the registration of all participants to various government
agencies like the Social Security System (SSS), PhilHealth (PHIC) and Pag-ibig Fund (HDMF). It
was witnessed by Barangay Captains, Labor Unions and Butuan City PNP. This was a welcome
development to the prospective/current household helpers, drivers, etc. who will be accorded
automatic coverage of such benefits (SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-ibig) by their employers for the first time.
Labor Day in Caraga
DOLE Caraga 2013 Annual Report Page 22
FEATURED PROJECTS AND EVENTS
“One thing different with me is that lahat ng details tinitingnan ko and I see every
person. Hindi ko nakikita ang isang tao o dalawang tao lang, nakikita ko lahat.”,
words from then Regional Director Ofelia B. Domingo during her outgoing message
at Goat2geder Restaurant, Butuan City on April 16, 2012. She stressed the
importance of paying attention to minute details as the key to good leadership.
RD Domingo spearheaded the ISO certification of the region to be at par with other
international agencies. She established partnerships with both private and
government sectors, promoted the Industrial Peace Tripartite Councils (TIPC),
enhanced “Kapatiran Wise-TAV” and upheld anti- child labor initiatives as well as
anti-illegal recruitment program. While RD Domingo assumes responsibility in Region 12,
ARD Joel M. Gonzales will act as the OIC Director of Caraga Region. He committed to sustain
developments initiated by the former director. “We will sustain its efficiency and effectiveness
and deliver the services as expected of us”, he said. The DOLE Caraga personnel believed
that with his capability and experience, there is no doubt he would take the agency to new
heights under his leadership.
RD Ofelia B. Domingo (January to April), OIC RD Joel M. Gonzales (May to July)
DOLE Caraga’s 3 Leaders in 2013
RD Johnson G. Cañete (August to present)
“I am committed to serve without prejudice and bias as a worker, a professional and a public servant”, Atty. Johnson G. Caňete stressed in his acceptance speech during the welcome ceremonies on August 1, 2013. He began his piece with 2 brief stories having undisclosed lessons. He materialized the first story as encouragement to face fears and weaknesses. “Everyone has weaknesses that need to be developed and honed. Nobody will grow if you continue to shy away from challenges and adventures.” In the second story, he related himself as a driver only of the region rather than the Einstein. “I am not the Einstein that you are waiting for. I am just the driver of this regional office, you know very well your region and you are the Einsteins of Caraga. I am here only to bring you to your destination. Each one of us is a unique individual and we come to together to produce unique outputs. This is our story… this is our beginning”, Dir. Johnson emphasized. Naomi Lyn C. Abellana, OIC - Assistant Regional Director, formally welcomed Atty. Johnson G. Caňete as the new head of the DOLE Caraga Region. “We welcome you to the region full of adventures. Adventure because of the surfing gest in Siargao, Sohoton Cave, Tinuy-an Falls and Enchanted River; some of the famous tourist spots in Caraga” she said. With DOLE Caraga only at its 18
th year, she accentuated
the wide opportunity to effect change and attain sustainable development. Directors from TESDA, Dr. Florencio Sunico, Jr., NCMB, Atty. Ligaya Lagumbay, OWWA, Ron Lionel M. Bartolome, NLRC, Atty. Nicodemus Palangan and RTWPB, Earl Dela Victoria, also expressed their full support for the newly assigned director. ”My presence here is proof of my support for your auspicious beginning”, Dr. Sunico said. He also committed to assist in all programs initiated by the department.
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FEATURED PROJECTS AND EVENTS
One-of-a-kind Team Building Activity
RD Johnson G. Cañete initiated a one-of-a-kind team building activity for all DOLE Caraga employees at the Amontay Beach, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte on August 21-23, 2013.
The 3-day activity aims to enhance camaraderie among employees, promote team communication as the key to molding a successful working group, building positive spirit and showing consideration and respect and recognize and maximize quality, productivity and employee involvement in achieving a remarkable goal.
No other personnel were aware of what was going to happen except him and 5 job order employees. Majority expected it to be something ordinary like lecture and round table discussion coupled with exercises. Hurray! Every day turned to be a day full of surprises, lessons and hopes that an organization like DOLE Caraga, amidst diversities and challenges, could still emerge as best unit!
Starting with getting to know the organization and understanding oneself, RD Cañete facilitated the presentation and discussion and was able to bring out one-word description from each participant. Activities involving physical interaction thru several games (indoor and outdoor) were done for 3 days. The participants were grouped in four colors corresponded with animal; red dog, yellow cat, blue horse and green lion. The highlight of the team building was the awarding of the group winners based on the points they earned in the structured learning exercises. What was noticeably good during the awarding was not the fact that 1 group won and the other did not but the camaraderie and friendship that emerged from all members and the effort they all exerted to win a point.
Team development is really about creating an effective team spirit in a group of people who need each other in order to accomplish
common goals. All participants felt they were
valued, respected and motivated to commit themselves to go the extra mile to meet and exceed organizational expectations as well as to use the knowledge and skills acquired during the activity in the implementation of programs and services of DOLE. What else could the participants say but crave for more team buildings like this!
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DOLE Anniversary celebrated on a Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th is believed to be a day full of bad luck, yet DOLE Caraga chosed
to defy this superstition by celebrating its 80th anniversary on the 13
th of
December, Friday. “Friday the 13th here in Caraga is a very difficult and
wonderful day. Ingon sila ang trese kay dili maayo nga adlaw.. sobra kaayo ang trese karong adlawa kay 5:30 palang sa buntag naglakaw nata para sa sayong pamasko alang sa mga bata. That is the DOLE 80
th Anniversary… that is Friday
the 13th here in Caraga.” RD Johnson Cañete said during his message at
Imadejas Convention Hall. For eighty years of efficient public service, DOLE Caraga dedicated the event to the Child Laborers in Caraga Region. The activity kicked-off with a fun walk for a cause; proceeds of which were given to the unfortunate child laborers as “sayong pamaskong handog”. 1,300 individuals gave their support for the cause gathering a total of P 90,000 to realize the children’s Christmas wishes. The walk was then followed by a celebration of mass at the Immaculate Conception Parish. RD Cañete thanked all the participants and supporters of the celebration. He also awarded 204 individuals who were recognized for the years of untiring support. To DOLE Caraga. He was also very pleased to announce the 1st National Awardee for the Most Outstanding LMC (Labor Management Council) in the Country given to Taganito Mining Corporation. Top Performing PESO Managers, Best SRS (Skills Registry System) Implementers, RCC Members and, Partners and Stakeholders were also recognized. To ensure the well-being of the profiled child laborers in Caraga Region, parents were given negokarts as a livelihood starter kit to provide for their daily needs instead of letting their kids work to help augment their income. Aside from the negokarts given, 2.4M worth of livelihood grants were also released to 8 beneficiaries. Among the approved livelihood projects were Bread and Pastry Baking, Rice Mill Services, Catering Services, Vermi-Composting, Dried Seaweeds and, Mud Crab Fattening. The highlight of the activity was the distribution of Christmas gifts to the 50 child
laborers from Doongan, Butuan City. These children were found to have been
scavenging from the near dumpsite. A team headed by Naomilyn C. Abellana,
Assistant Regional Director of DOLE Caraga, arranged the fund raising project
and gathered the wish list of the children to be granted. An 11- year old
Princess Rose Ann Lucerio, who asked to have an electricity connection, was
overjoyed to have found that her wish was fulfilled. The two boys who have
received bicycles were almost speechless during the interview “Wala ko
nagdahum ate nga mahatag jud ang bike.. salamat kayo sa DOLE”, Joshua
Visitacion said. Three (3) children had cellphones with for e-load business while
the rest of them asked for school supplies, a bag of groceries for their Noche
Buena, shoes and, clothes. Not a sad face can be seen in that hall; the children,
along with their parents were utterly filled with happiness. The kids serenaded
the crowd as a way of thanking the people who have contributed and made their
wishes come true. In addition to the gifts, the children had a grand Jollibee
moment, eating lunch and having fun with Jollibee himself. “Lipay kayo mi sir,
ma’am, salamat gyod kayo sa tanan… sa DOLE Caraga.” Anyone who could
witness the joy of the kids would surely shed a tear of concern and happiness!
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FEATURED PROJECTS AND EVENTS
DOLE Caraga reached out to Yolanda Victims
DOLE Caraga was among the regional offices which responded immediately to the call of Yolanda affected areas in Region 8.
On November 11-15, barely 3 days after the typhoon Yolanda hit Region 8, RD
Cañete headed the 13-man team to Tacloban City to help DOLE employees.
The team brought relief goods and cash assistance. Twenty five (25) DOLE
employees/families were given food, medicine and cash. The team also
complemented other regional offices in the cleaning and clearing up of the
DOLE office and in transporting additional relief goods to the victims. LGU-
Alang Alang was chosen as DOLE Caraga’s adopted LGU.
On November 20-30, 2 personnel were sent to profile workers who are willing
to avail of the emergency employment. Of the 54 barangays of Alang Alang,
Leyte, 46 were profiled consisting of 1,380 individual victims and would be
beneficiaries of 15 days emergency employment. 480 workers started to work
on November 22 while 900 on November 25. The personnel from Caraga also
assisted in the finalization of emergency and livelihood project proposals and
conducted rapid assessment in the area. Their last day was spent assisting
Secretary Baldoz during the distribution and release of PPEs to workers.
On December 2-13, 2 personnel assisted in the provision of emergency
employment to the 1,380 typhoon Yolanda victims in the Municipality of Alang-
Alang. They were tasked to clear out the roads and eliminate debris especially
in the canals. As a safety measures, the DOLE in cooperation with the ILO
provided them with the necessary PPEs (proper protective equipment). They
also attended the meeting with different department heads/representatives of
LGU-Alang-alang to form a rehabilitation team on Sustainable Livelihood
Program/Rapid Assessment in Typhoon Yolanda Affected Areas. The body
agreed that the livelihood programs will be a package of comprehensive
approaches to full recovery of Alang-Alang named as ‘Livelihood Assistance
for Alang-alang Damaged by Yolanda (LADY) in memory of the late
Bernardita “Lady” Belarde, Planning Officer III of DOLE-RO8 and a resident of
Alang-alang, Leyte.
On December 16-27, another set of interventions was provided to Alang Alang,
Leyte by another 2 personnel. These included the assistance in retrieving
Daily Time Records, List of Beneficiaries and the Certificate of Project
Completion, processing of emergency employment documents re: payroll, list
of beneficiaries and Certificate of Project Completion and in the payment of
wages of 990 workers amounting to P3.9M. The proposal for the Palay
Production Project was also finalized and submitted for funding.
The last batch of DOLE Caraga workers travelled to Tacloban City on January
6-17, 2014. They facilitated the payment of wages for workers who availed of
emergency employment and assisted in the delivery of additional relief goods.
The total assistance given and spent by DOLE Caraga including the relief
goods, if converted to cash, amounted to about P615,000.00.
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FEATURED PROJECTS AND EVENTS
The SRO-CARP Project
San Isidro Farmers Association (SANIFA) under ROSSANIM Agrarian Reform Community of Barangay San Isidro, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte is 2013 SRO-CARP project site. Organized on May 20, 2006 and registered with DOLE on February 22, 2007, SANIFA has 102 regular members ( Male: 59 Female: 43).
Sources of livelihood include rice, corn and cash crops (camote, cassava, banana, vegetables) production, backyard livestock production (native chicken, swine, carabao, duck raising), motorcycle operation, peanut, fruit trees and rubber production.
Activities and Interventions under the SRO-CARP
Identified land for office building
Purchased of building materials (woods)
Papers for the land acquisition on process by the barangay officials
Different workloads were delineated
Identified different skills of officers and potential members
Officers and members accepted the tasks assigned
Reviewed policies on loans
Strictly complied with loan policies, payments observed and implemented
Notices/demand letters sent to borrowers – payment rates- 9 out of ten farmers paid their loan
The BOD Appointed permanent bookkeeper
Installed PSP
With DTI-AND Provincial Office as partner, proposal on Rice Mill Machine Services for Trading and Marketing of SANIFA was formulated. Said proposal was submitted to DOLE-Regional Office.
DOLE-RO approved the proposal amounting to 505,000.00 and released to SANIFA on December 13, 2013
DOLE - RO approved 241,200.00 Emergency Employment Fund for ARBs and non-ARBs in barangay San Isidro.
Implemented and monitored the 10-day emergency employment (August 26 to September 6, 2013), 150 ARBs, non ARBs employment generated (122 male, 28 female) and liquidated the amount granted. Program of work included road rehabilitation, de clogging of canal, cleaning up of creeks and tree guard making. Income per beneficiaries – 1,608.00
Five(5) detailed Plans formulated for Enterprise and Agribusiness Operations:
- Rice and Corn Mill Services for Trading and marketing - FARM Tractor Services - Handicraft production and marketing - Sheller and Solar Dryer Services - Lending Services
Identified officers and members handling the different projects of SANIFA
Employed four(4) ARBs on each projects who implemented the plans duly approved by the General Assembly
Released of Seed capital to thirty(30) identified ARBs in the amount of 150,000.00 from the SROs-CARP fund(5,000.00)
Policies, systems and procedures of implementation were discussed, clarified, formulated and approved
Submitted the proposal to DOLE-RO. Project was approved in the amount of 490,000.00 to be released to Purok 3 beneficiaries in Barangay San Isidro.
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Personnel
Office of the Regional Director
Agusan del Norte Field Office
Agusan del Sur Field Office
Internal Management Services Division
Technical Support Services Division
Surigao del Norte Field Office/PDI
Surigao del Sur Field Office
Attached Agencies
OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR Nimfa Tiu Building, J. P. Rosales Avenue, Butuan City
Telephone Number: (085) 3429503, Email: [email protected]
MED-ARB AND LEGAL SERVICES UNIT
NAOMI LYN C. ABELLANA OIC Assistant Regional Director
ARNHEIM P. RAVELO LEO III
ANTHONY R. DUMAPIAS Sheriff II
ALREN MICHELLE P. ROSALES Administrative Assistant I
JERYLLE ANNE O. RIVERA Job Order Personnel
ATTY. JOHNSON G. CANETE, CESO III Regional Director
ATTY. NOLASCO O. DISCIPULO Mediator-Arbiter
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INTERNAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIVISION
Nimfa Tiu Building, J. P. Rosales Avenue, Butuan City
Telephone Number: (085) 3455212, Fax Number: (085) 2253229
KEITH C. DURAN Chief Administrative Officer
GIOVANNI S. PAREDES Accountant III
ESTRELLO B. ESPINA Sr. LEO/Budget Officer-Designate
ANA B. DELOS REYES LEO III/Cashier-Designate
RUTH N. SANCHEZ LEO III/Supply Officer-Designate
MA. CHELO R. LUCERO LEO III/HRMO-Designate
JESSIELINDA O. PLANDANO LEO III
NORMAN C. BERSALOTE LEO II
NIDA A. BAYBAY Administrative Assistant III
PEDRITO B. ALINABON Administrative Aide III
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INTERNAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIVISION
Nimfa Tiu Building, J. P. Rosales Avenue, Butuan City
Telephone Number: (085) 3429503, Fax Number: (085) 2253229
RAYMOND J. DE JUAN Job Order Personnel
JENELIBETH L. ESCABOSA Administrative Aide VI
ANTHEA J. TOMOLING Job Order Personnel
LOVELY GRACE S. DELA RAMA Job Order Personnel
ANTONETTE J. SERDAN Job Order Personnel
ROEL A. PAZ Job Order Personnel
MANILYN G. MAROLLANO Job Order Personnel
LUCILLE JANE P. ABUCAY Job Order Personnel
JOEL C. ENGAYAS Job Order Personnel
JESSIE L. GARRIDO Security Guard
EVA B. MAGDUGO Security Guard
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION Nimfa Tiu Building, J. P. Rosales Avenue, Butuan City
Telephone Number: (085) 3429606
GLORIA A. VARQUEZ OIC-TSSD
IRIS C. ASIS Info System Analyst II
MAIDA LYNN J. SANCHEZ LEO III
MARYLYN B. SALUDO LEO III
ERMA S. DABALOS Job Order Personnel
CHARLS HECTOR D. BERIDA Job Order Personnel
LOVELY LAUDETTE D. GAMBA Senior LEO/LLCO
ANNIE C. TANGPOS Senior LEO/LLCO/PO-Designate
HERMINIGILDO L. DAYTOC Supervising LEO/On Study Grant
WARREN D. SULIMA LEO III/LLCO
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AGUSAN DEL NORTE FIELD OFFICE 2nd Floor, Nimfa Tiu Building VII, J. P. Rosales Avenue, Butuan City
Telefax Number: (085) 3413198, Email: [email protected]
MAY C. VELONTA Senior LEO/AS-POLO-Rome,Italy
LILIAN M. SOLIS Senior LEO/LLCO
LILIBETH P. DELICANA Senior LEO/LLCO
ENGR. REYNALDO B. MENDIOLA Chief LEO/Field Office Head
SALVADOR A. GALADO, JR. Administrative Officer V
FELINO O. ATRIGENIO PDO II-SRO-CARP
ELADIO B. CABRERA III Job Order Personnel
LEOMAR P. FRISAS Job Order Personnel
JEMILI S. ALANONAY SRS Personnel
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AGUSAN DEL SUR FIELD OFFICE NGPI Building, Barangay 5, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur
Contact Number: 09468765697, Email: [email protected]
JOCELYN L. BASTARECHE Supervising LEO/Field Office head
GAVINO P. SANTA, JR. Administrative Officer V
MAXIMO C. MAGALLEN, JR Senior LEO
ELISA M. ACLAN Job Order Personnel
LOREN MAE M. CAMACHO SRS Personnel
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SURIGAO DEL NORTE FIELD OFFICE 4th Floor Yuipco Building, Borromeo Street, Surigao City
Telephone Number: (086) 2317020, Email: [email protected]
PROVINCE OF DINAGAT ISLANDS EXTENSION UNIT
GENEBELLE B. BAL Chief LEO/Field Office head
FELIBETH C. BONONO LEO III
ENGR. JOHN RITCHE A. TANGPOS Senior LEO
RHIUM TRUCE C. SALVADOR Administrative Aide VI
LOVELIE E. HINOLUS SRS Personnel
RIZZA M. VILLAMON SRS Personnel
VERLAN V. DIAZ Senior LEO
ARNALDO A. ANITO Job Order Personnel
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SURIGAO DEL SUR FIELD OFFICE 2/f Eduhome Building, Quintos St., Barangay Dagocdoc, Tandag City
Telefax Number: (086) 2113378, Email: [email protected]
LUTH M. LONGOS Chief LEO/Field Office Head
RAYMOND FEL F. SAJOR Senior LEO
ORLANDO C. ROSIT Administrative Officer V
ROMELYN B. BACTOL LEO III
FRANCISCO A. MIRA, JR. Administrative Aide IV
ANNAVIC C. LAO SRS Personnel
JEROMIE B. CEZAR SRS Personnel
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ATTACHED AGENCIES’ SATELLITE OFFICES
NANCY P. JACINTO LEO III
National Reintegration Center for OFWs
Nimfa Tiu Building, J. P. Rosales Avenue, Butuan City
Telephone Number: (085) 3429606
GENEVIEVE A. ELORDE Administrative Officer II
Employees Compensation Commission
OLGA VIRGINIA A. DEMATA Information Officer II
Employees Compensation Commission
CHRISTIAN LEE N. JAGUIT Engineer II
Occupational Safety and Health Center
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2013 ANNUAL REPORT
Working Team
Writing/Editing/Layout
ANNIE C. TANGPOS
Senior Labor and Employment Officer/LLCO Planning Officer-Designate
Feature Article Writing
IRIS C. ASIS
Information Systems Analyst II Planning Officer-Understudy
Contributors
Agusan del Norte Field Office Agusan del Sur Field Office
Surigao del Norte Field Office Surigao del Sur Field Office
Program Focal Persons Internal Management Services Division
Technical Advisers
GLORIA A. VARQUEZ
OIC-TSSD
NAOMI LYN C. ABELLANA OIC Assistant Regional Director
ATTY. JOHNSON G. CAÑETE, CESO III Regional Director