State of the City Report

2015Maria Isabelle “Beng” Climaco

JANUARY 27, 2015

CITY BUDGET OFFICE

introduction

With prudent and judicious management of funds, the City's annual budget is constantly increasing. For FY 2015, the estimated budget is P2.597 billion – P168 million more than the previous budget at P2.429 billion.

For the first semester of FY 2014, the City Government of Zamboanga garnered a rating of “Very Satisfactory” in the semi-annual review and general examination of cost and accomplishment by the Local Finance Committee.

The 2015 Budget was submitted at an earlier time, and two supplemental budgets were prepared in FY 2014.

Despite the challenges, total revenue from all sources in 2014 was P2.258 billion, a 10.75% from last year's collection of P2.037 billion.

2014 2015 Increase

Annual Budget P 2.429 Billion P 2.597 Billion P 168 Million

executive summary

CITY TREASURER’S OFFICE

One year and six months since I took my oath, we have faced a gamut of problems, challenges and issues and our leadership was tested. But the obstacles we encountered have renewed our faith in our people. It is the resiliency of our people and the perseverance of each and every Zamboangueño regardless of color, faith and belief that we made it through, overcoming difficulties and surpassing all set-backs. After the crisis, we need to reweave the social and cultural fabric that was torn – address the unspoken mistrust, anger and fear against each other – Christians, Moslems and Lumads - even if we've been living together harmoniously side by side for centuries. We need to come out as one people, united more than ever, in our modern day history. Let us show the nation and the rest of the world that we are strong, that we are brave and that we are one. Mafuerza, Valiente y Unido.

One year and six months since I took my oath, hospitals and malls are rising up, new roads are being opened, homes for the poor and the displaced are being built, our budget is increasing and our economy is once again growing.

This year-ender report contains vital information of the City's accomplishments in various facets for the year 2014. It answers the question of where we are today in our rebuilding efforts and what our future plans are. Security, Health and Education remain our priority areas of leadership. We have revisited too the previously set targets and started a realignment process for a more realistic delivery of services as promised for the whole year of 2015 and beyond.

Let us do our part in making Zamboanga a better City, even if the challenge sometimes looks insurmountable. We do our part and we don't just stand by the side complaining. Rather than counting the losses and pitfalls, let us count the gains, count what was achieved and build on the experiences and lessons learned.

Help us build back a better City! Muchas gracias y vaya con Dios!

MARIA ISABELLE G. CLIMACO-SALAZARCITY MAYOR 3

CITY BUDGET OFFICE

introduction

With prudent and judicious management of funds, the City's annual budget is constantly increasing. For FY 2015, the estimated budget is P2.597 billion – P168 million more than the previous budget at P2.429 billion.

For the first semester of FY 2014, the City Government of Zamboanga garnered a rating of “Very Satisfactory” in the semi-annual review and general examination of cost and accomplishment by the Local Finance Committee.

The 2015 Budget was submitted at an earlier time, and two supplemental budgets were prepared in FY 2014.

Despite the challenges, total revenue from all sources in 2014 was P2.258 billion, a 10.75% from last year's collection of P2.037 billion.

2014 2015 Increase

Annual Budget P 2.429 Billion P 2.597 Billion P 168 Million

executive summary

CITY TREASURER’S OFFICE

One year and six months since I took my oath, we have faced a gamut of problems, challenges and issues and our leadership was tested. But the obstacles we encountered have renewed our faith in our people. It is the resiliency of our people and the perseverance of each and every Zamboangueño regardless of color, faith and belief that we made it through, overcoming difficulties and surpassing all set-backs. After the crisis, we need to reweave the social and cultural fabric that was torn – address the unspoken mistrust, anger and fear against each other – Christians, Moslems and Lumads - even if we've been living together harmoniously side by side for centuries. We need to come out as one people, united more than ever, in our modern day history. Let us show the nation and the rest of the world that we are strong, that we are brave and that we are one. Mafuerza, Valiente y Unido.

One year and six months since I took my oath, hospitals and malls are rising up, new roads are being opened, homes for the poor and the displaced are being built, our budget is increasing and our economy is once again growing.

This year-ender report contains vital information of the City's accomplishments in various facets for the year 2014. It answers the question of where we are today in our rebuilding efforts and what our future plans are. Security, Health and Education remain our priority areas of leadership. We have revisited too the previously set targets and started a realignment process for a more realistic delivery of services as promised for the whole year of 2015 and beyond.

Let us do our part in making Zamboanga a better City, even if the challenge sometimes looks insurmountable. We do our part and we don't just stand by the side complaining. Rather than counting the losses and pitfalls, let us count the gains, count what was achieved and build on the experiences and lessons learned.

Help us build back a better City! Muchas gracias y vaya con Dios!

MARIA ISABELLE G. CLIMACO-SALAZARCITY MAYOR 3

To stir-up the collection of the city, this Office intensified revenue generation activities, through the following collection strategies:

1. Intensify sending of demand/follow-up collection letters; 2. Intensify inspection of business establishments; 3. Recommend closure of business establishments with delinquent accounts/no business permit; 4. Forward delinquent accounts to the Legal Office for appropriate legal action.

CITY ASSESOR’S OFFICERevenue SourcesCY 2013 (Actual

as Adjusted)CY 2014Actual

2013-2014%Increase (Decrease)

Local Taxes: Real Property Tax

50,401,547.25 52,589,817.37 4.34

Other Local Taxes 311,352,875.07 347,665,143.17 11.66

Permits and Licenses 24,614,724.81 27,357,811.92 11.14

Service Income 33,508,451.60 33,094,105.26 (1.24)

Business Income 58,650,199.07 66,669,547.74 13.67

Other Income 47,555,330.13 31,447,498.08 (33.87)

IRA 1,501,406,736.00 1,690,277,433.00 12.58

Share from National Wealth

2,354,363.55 3,023,950.47 28.44

Share from Ecozone 680,479.00 390,254.67 (42.65)

Share from PCSO 6,398,332.73 3,277,658.41 (48.77)

TOTAL 2,036,923,039.21 2,255,793,220.09 10.75

To ensure all transactions entered into by the City Government were in accordance with laws and regulations and safeguarded against loss or wastage, the City Accountant's Office conducted pre-audit of disburse-ments and inspections of goods and material and services rendered.

Office personnel were sent to trainings, seminars and convention to gain knowledge, and capabilities to act efficiently and effectively on their respec-tive duties and responsibilities.

Of the total assessments of P15.10 billion as of December 31, 2014 – P10.93 billion refers to taxable assessments which translates to P218,731,672.80 real property tax collectibles.

The education sector remains to be the biggest beneficiary of the real property tax whereby 50% of the goes to the Special Education Fund (SEF) and the remaining 50% is shared by the City and the Barangays on a 70%-30% basis – P109, 365, 836.40 for the SEF, P76,556,085.48 for the City and P32,809,750.92 for the barangays.

City Assessor Erwin Bernardo was elected as the president of the Regional Association of Treasurers and Assessors IX (REGATA IX) during a Planning Conference held in Pagadian City recently.

CITY ACCOUNTANT’S OFFICE

For the year 2014, the City Administrator's Office collected a total of P63,658,671.90 in local revenues, of which the sum of P7,184,589.00 was generated from the intensified implementation of City Ordinances in coordination with the local police force. This part of the revenue is much higher by P4,359,664.00 than the collection in 2013 with only P2,824,925.00

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To stir-up the collection of the city, this Office intensified revenue generation activities, through the following collection strategies:

1. Intensify sending of demand/follow-up collection letters; 2. Intensify inspection of business establishments; 3. Recommend closure of business establishments with delinquent accounts/no business permit; 4. Forward delinquent accounts to the Legal Office for appropriate legal action.

CITY ASSESOR’S OFFICERevenue SourcesCY 2013 (Actual

as Adjusted)CY 2014Actual

2013-2014%Increase (Decrease)

Local Taxes: Real Property Tax

50,401,547.25 52,589,817.37 4.34

Other Local Taxes 311,352,875.07 347,665,143.17 11.66

Permits and Licenses 24,614,724.81 27,357,811.92 11.14

Service Income 33,508,451.60 33,094,105.26 (1.24)

Business Income 58,650,199.07 66,669,547.74 13.67

Other Income 47,555,330.13 31,447,498.08 (33.87)

IRA 1,501,406,736.00 1,690,277,433.00 12.58

Share from National Wealth

2,354,363.55 3,023,950.47 28.44

Share from Ecozone 680,479.00 390,254.67 (42.65)

Share from PCSO 6,398,332.73 3,277,658.41 (48.77)

TOTAL 2,036,923,039.21 2,255,793,220.09 10.75

To ensure all transactions entered into by the City Government were in accordance with laws and regulations and safeguarded against loss or wastage, the City Accountant's Office conducted pre-audit of disburse-ments and inspections of goods and material and services rendered.

Office personnel were sent to trainings, seminars and convention to gain knowledge, and capabilities to act efficiently and effectively on their respec-tive duties and responsibilities.

Of the total assessments of P15.10 billion as of December 31, 2014 – P10.93 billion refers to taxable assessments which translates to P218,731,672.80 real property tax collectibles.

The education sector remains to be the biggest beneficiary of the real property tax whereby 50% of the goes to the Special Education Fund (SEF) and the remaining 50% is shared by the City and the Barangays on a 70%-30% basis – P109, 365, 836.40 for the SEF, P76,556,085.48 for the City and P32,809,750.92 for the barangays.

City Assessor Erwin Bernardo was elected as the president of the Regional Association of Treasurers and Assessors IX (REGATA IX) during a Planning Conference held in Pagadian City recently.

CITY ACCOUNTANT’S OFFICE

For the year 2014, the City Administrator's Office collected a total of P63,658,671.90 in local revenues, of which the sum of P7,184,589.00 was generated from the intensified implementation of City Ordinances in coordination with the local police force. This part of the revenue is much higher by P4,359,664.00 than the collection in 2013 with only P2,824,925.00

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Economic Enterprises

The Office also oversees the operation of the city's three Economic Enterprises: the waterfront Main Public Market, the Sta. Cruᴢ Public Market and the Abattoir in Barangay San Roque. These facilities raked in a total collection of P42,385,548.31 in 2014, broken down as follows: P18,752,259.38 from the Main Public Market, P16,641,223.27 from Sta. Cruᴢ Market and P6,992.065.66 from the Abattoir.

It can be noted, however, the Abattoir did not fare well in 2014 as its collection had slightly dropped by P705,482.59 compared to its collection in 2013 amounting to P7,697,548.25. This can be attributed to the proliferation of illegal slaughterhouses in the barangays. Much work though was accom-plished with the maintenance of the physical upkeep and improvement of the facilities of the City Abattoir to conform to the standards set by the National Meat Inspection Services (NMIS). The Office, meanwhile, had initiated a campaign through “Task Force Carne”, requiring the non-customer meat merchants or lechon dealers to avail of the City Abattoir's services.

Parks and Gardens

The Office likewise takes charge of the city's parks and gardens, namely; Paseo del Mar, Plaᴢa del Pilar and Jardin Maria Clara in Pasonanca, whose uninterrupted operation last year resulted in a significant increase of their revenues combined totaling P13,618,534.59, which is much higher than their combined income in 2013 amounting only to P9,645,924.21. (See table)

Public Cemeteries & Other Facilities

It was noted in 2014 that the Public Cemetery in Mampang had already gained wider acceptance of the public as can be gleaned from its income for the year amounting to P470,000.00, a much improvement compared to its 2013 collection of P189,500.00. Majority of the cemetery's occupants came from indigent families.

In the meantime, the year 2014 saw the completion of three more facilities under its supervision. These were the new structures with 241 stalls at the

Indicator 2013 Actual Accomplishment

2014 Actual Accomplishment

Remarks/Reasons for Increase/(Decrease)

1

Implementation of City Ordinances resulting to collection of Administrative Fine

2,824,925.00 7,184,589.00

Hightened implementation of the Traffic Code by the Office in coordination with the Police Personnel

2Revenue from the Main Market

12,945,926.24 18,752,259.38Uninterrupted operation/Ping's Commercial in operational as of August 2014

3Revenue from the Sta. Cruz Market

14,025,794.36 16,641,223.27Uninterrupted operation/ increased licensed stalls

4Revenue from City Abattoir

7,697,548.25 6,992,065.66

Decreased slaughter activity at the Slaughterhouse due to proliferation of illegal slaughterhouse

5Revenue from the Paseo del Mar

5,332,853.3 7,926,857.6 Uninterrupted operation

6Revenue from the Plaza del Pilar

3,117,703.8 4,022,959.6 Uninterrupted operation

7Revenue from the Jardin Maria Clara L. Lobregat Complex

1,195,367.11 1,668,717.39 Uninterrupted operation

8Revenue from the Mampang Public Cemetery

189,500.00 470,000.00More acceptance by the Public as Cemetery

9 Infrastructure projectInaugurate/ opens the New Buildings Main Market

10 Infrastructure projectSaw the completion of the Integrated Bus Terminal

11 Infrastructure projectSaw the turn-over of the Talabaan Public Cemetery

main Public Market, the Integrated Bus Terminal in Boalan and another public cemetery in Barangay Talabaan.

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Economic Enterprises

The Office also oversees the operation of the city's three Economic Enterprises: the waterfront Main Public Market, the Sta. Cruᴢ Public Market and the Abattoir in Barangay San Roque. These facilities raked in a total collection of P42,385,548.31 in 2014, broken down as follows: P18,752,259.38 from the Main Public Market, P16,641,223.27 from Sta. Cruᴢ Market and P6,992.065.66 from the Abattoir.

It can be noted, however, the Abattoir did not fare well in 2014 as its collection had slightly dropped by P705,482.59 compared to its collection in 2013 amounting to P7,697,548.25. This can be attributed to the proliferation of illegal slaughterhouses in the barangays. Much work though was accom-plished with the maintenance of the physical upkeep and improvement of the facilities of the City Abattoir to conform to the standards set by the National Meat Inspection Services (NMIS). The Office, meanwhile, had initiated a campaign through “Task Force Carne”, requiring the non-customer meat merchants or lechon dealers to avail of the City Abattoir's services.

Parks and Gardens

The Office likewise takes charge of the city's parks and gardens, namely; Paseo del Mar, Plaᴢa del Pilar and Jardin Maria Clara in Pasonanca, whose uninterrupted operation last year resulted in a significant increase of their revenues combined totaling P13,618,534.59, which is much higher than their combined income in 2013 amounting only to P9,645,924.21. (See table)

Public Cemeteries & Other Facilities

It was noted in 2014 that the Public Cemetery in Mampang had already gained wider acceptance of the public as can be gleaned from its income for the year amounting to P470,000.00, a much improvement compared to its 2013 collection of P189,500.00. Majority of the cemetery's occupants came from indigent families.

In the meantime, the year 2014 saw the completion of three more facilities under its supervision. These were the new structures with 241 stalls at the

Indicator 2013 Actual Accomplishment

2014 Actual Accomplishment

Remarks/Reasons for Increase/(Decrease)

1

Implementation of City Ordinances resulting to collection of Administrative Fine

2,824,925.00 7,184,589.00

Hightened implementation of the Traffic Code by the Office in coordination with the Police Personnel

2Revenue from the Main Market

12,945,926.24 18,752,259.38Uninterrupted operation/Ping's Commercial in operational as of August 2014

3Revenue from the Sta. Cruz Market

14,025,794.36 16,641,223.27Uninterrupted operation/ increased licensed stalls

4Revenue from City Abattoir

7,697,548.25 6,992,065.66

Decreased slaughter activity at the Slaughterhouse due to proliferation of illegal slaughterhouse

5Revenue from the Paseo del Mar

5,332,853.3 7,926,857.6 Uninterrupted operation

6Revenue from the Plaza del Pilar

3,117,703.8 4,022,959.6 Uninterrupted operation

7Revenue from the Jardin Maria Clara L. Lobregat Complex

1,195,367.11 1,668,717.39 Uninterrupted operation

8Revenue from the Mampang Public Cemetery

189,500.00 470,000.00More acceptance by the Public as Cemetery

9 Infrastructure projectInaugurate/ opens the New Buildings Main Market

10 Infrastructure projectSaw the completion of the Integrated Bus Terminal

11 Infrastructure projectSaw the turn-over of the Talabaan Public Cemetery

main Public Market, the Integrated Bus Terminal in Boalan and another public cemetery in Barangay Talabaan.

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CITY LEGAL OFFICE

The City Legal Office remains committed to its mandate to conduct investigation and trials, and provide legal support, process, titling and documentation, as shown by the table below:

Among the most notable legal action taken by the CLO for 2014 was the filing of a Motion for Reconsideration for the case versus Chairman Nurulaji P. Misuari and all personalities involved in the Zamboanga siege for Rebellion and for Violation of Republic Act No. 9851 (The Philippine Act of Crimes Against International Huma-nitarian Law Genocide and Other Crimes Against Humanity).

IndicatorsCY 2013Actual

CY 2014Actual

2013-2014% Inc. (Dec.)

Number of Investigations Conducted

43 42 -2.3

Number of Written Opinions 103 187 81.6

Number of Cases filed and hearing attended

47 48 2.1

Deed of Donation 47 55 17.0

Deed of Sale 3 19 533.3

Titles 3 2 -33.2

Contracts 449 587 28.7

MOA 36 51 41.7

Affidavits 172 205 19.2

Moreover, as part of a more intensified effort to monitor infrastructure projects in the City, the CLO recovered the total amount of P436,109.98 from several construction firms which comprise 15% mobilization fee of unim-plemented infra projects. Three construction firms were likewise blacklisted for abandonment of projects in violation of RA 9184.

Right now, the legal office is closely coordinating with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) for the mayor's request to transfer high profile inmates at the City Reformatory Center to Manila for security reasons.

The City Human Resource and Management Office (CHRMO) launched several programs and projects geared towards ensuring the well-being of local government employees and improving customer/client relationship.

CITY HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE

To serve as the guide for employees' interactions with clients, the CHRMO launched GETS which stands for Greet, Eye Contact, Thank You, Smile. In addition, a Refresher Course on Basic Cus-tomer Service Skills was provided to 874 employees.

The Marcha de Las Mujeres for the International Women's Month and the Pink Dance Party at Sundown for the Pink October Month reaffirmed the City's support for Gender and Development (GAD) thrusts.

A total of 22 retirees were honored in an event dubbed Despedida de

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CITY LEGAL OFFICE

The City Legal Office remains committed to its mandate to conduct investigation and trials, and provide legal support, process, titling and documentation, as shown by the table below:

Among the most notable legal action taken by the CLO for 2014 was the filing of a Motion for Reconsideration for the case versus Chairman Nurulaji P. Misuari and all personalities involved in the Zamboanga siege for Rebellion and for Violation of Republic Act No. 9851 (The Philippine Act of Crimes Against International Huma-nitarian Law Genocide and Other Crimes Against Humanity).

IndicatorsCY 2013Actual

CY 2014Actual

2013-2014% Inc. (Dec.)

Number of Investigations Conducted

43 42 -2.3

Number of Written Opinions 103 187 81.6

Number of Cases filed and hearing attended

47 48 2.1

Deed of Donation 47 55 17.0

Deed of Sale 3 19 533.3

Titles 3 2 -33.2

Contracts 449 587 28.7

MOA 36 51 41.7

Affidavits 172 205 19.2

Moreover, as part of a more intensified effort to monitor infrastructure projects in the City, the CLO recovered the total amount of P436,109.98 from several construction firms which comprise 15% mobilization fee of unim-plemented infra projects. Three construction firms were likewise blacklisted for abandonment of projects in violation of RA 9184.

Right now, the legal office is closely coordinating with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) for the mayor's request to transfer high profile inmates at the City Reformatory Center to Manila for security reasons.

The City Human Resource and Management Office (CHRMO) launched several programs and projects geared towards ensuring the well-being of local government employees and improving customer/client relationship.

CITY HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE

To serve as the guide for employees' interactions with clients, the CHRMO launched GETS which stands for Greet, Eye Contact, Thank You, Smile. In addition, a Refresher Course on Basic Cus-tomer Service Skills was provided to 874 employees.

The Marcha de Las Mujeres for the International Women's Month and the Pink Dance Party at Sundown for the Pink October Month reaffirmed the City's support for Gender and Development (GAD) thrusts.

A total of 22 retirees were honored in an event dubbed Despedida de

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Agradecimineto para Los Retirados de Gobierno-Gracias Contigo Y Vaya Con Dios, a despedida breakfast salu-salo instituted by the CHRMO for employees leaving government service.

The CHRMO also facilitated the launch of Project Notebook where 131 children of Job-Order Employees received much-needed school supplies.

Dr. Jane Bascar with her impeccable credentials and years of work expe-rience in both government and private sectors and the corporate world, assumed as the human resource officer last March 3, 2014. To help our administration achieve its goals and targets, we make sure that we have the right people in the right place.

CITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Zamboanga City was one of the four finalists from among 20 cities that joined the Livable Cit ies Design Chal lenge (LCDC), a planning and design competi t ion focused on sustainable, livable, and resi-lient urban planning and design with the objective of getting city planners to better plan their respective cities for a climate-defined future.

Despite a drop in the number of zoning and subdivision related transactions compared to the previous year, the total fees collected went up by 18.78% to P9.470 million.

Type of TransactionNo. of

TransactionsTotal Collected

Amount

Locational Clearance/Temporary Use Permit 8,916 9,276,082.79

Land Use Certification 71 6,700.00

CZBAA Appeals/Special Use Projects/Land Use Exceptions

69 60,000.00

Subdivision Projects 172 108,303.89

Others 201 18,420.00

TOTAL 9,429 9,469,506.68

The City Hall once again wowed resi-dents and visitors alike with its Blue and White Christmas motif conceptualized and flawlessly executed by the men and women of the General Services Office.

The GSO was instrumental to the suc-cess of the series of information caravans conducted in the different transitory and relocation sites by Communications

CITY GENERAL SERVICES OFFICE

Working Group composed of the city government's Information and Communication Division and its various humanitarian partners.

The office also assisted in the procurement and release of a total of P83.277 million in supplies used by the city government as well as facilitated the donation of buildings and structures to state colleges and universities amounting to P41.331 million.

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Agradecimineto para Los Retirados de Gobierno-Gracias Contigo Y Vaya Con Dios, a despedida breakfast salu-salo instituted by the CHRMO for employees leaving government service.

The CHRMO also facilitated the launch of Project Notebook where 131 children of Job-Order Employees received much-needed school supplies.

Dr. Jane Bascar with her impeccable credentials and years of work expe-rience in both government and private sectors and the corporate world, assumed as the human resource officer last March 3, 2014. To help our administration achieve its goals and targets, we make sure that we have the right people in the right place.

CITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Zamboanga City was one of the four finalists from among 20 cities that joined the Livable Cit ies Design Chal lenge (LCDC), a planning and design competi t ion focused on sustainable, livable, and resi-lient urban planning and design with the objective of getting city planners to better plan their respective cities for a climate-defined future.

Despite a drop in the number of zoning and subdivision related transactions compared to the previous year, the total fees collected went up by 18.78% to P9.470 million.

Type of TransactionNo. of

TransactionsTotal Collected

Amount

Locational Clearance/Temporary Use Permit 8,916 9,276,082.79

Land Use Certification 71 6,700.00

CZBAA Appeals/Special Use Projects/Land Use Exceptions

69 60,000.00

Subdivision Projects 172 108,303.89

Others 201 18,420.00

TOTAL 9,429 9,469,506.68

The City Hall once again wowed resi-dents and visitors alike with its Blue and White Christmas motif conceptualized and flawlessly executed by the men and women of the General Services Office.

The GSO was instrumental to the suc-cess of the series of information caravans conducted in the different transitory and relocation sites by Communications

CITY GENERAL SERVICES OFFICE

Working Group composed of the city government's Information and Communication Division and its various humanitarian partners.

The office also assisted in the procurement and release of a total of P83.277 million in supplies used by the city government as well as facilitated the donation of buildings and structures to state colleges and universities amounting to P41.331 million.

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CITY ENGINEER’S OFFICE

In 2014, the City Engineer's Office (CEO) imple-mented, inaugurated and turned over a total of 52 different projects amounting to P600,876,507.18, of which P84,474,018.70 went to the construction of school buildings. These include the 2-storey 8-classroom at Manicahan National High School- P9.7 million; Ayala National High School Building- P20.6 million, 2-storey 6-classroom at Bunguiao National High School- P6.2 million, 2-storey 8-classroom at Talon-Talon National High School- P9.2 million and 2-storey 6-classroom at Tulungatung National High School- P6 million.

To develop the tourism potential of Merloquet Falls in Sibulao, the city government had invested P7.5 million for the improvement of the road leading to the falls worth P5 million, construction of stairs with benches amounting to P1.4 million and construction of box culvert at P1 million. Several oother tourism-related projects worth almost P15 million were implemented in the Great Sta. Cruz Island.

The Limaong Bridge was comple-ted in the amount of P130 million and so the improvement of farm-to-market road from Ayala to La Paz for P20.2 million. The Main Public Market was given a boost with the completion and turnover of five infrastructure projects thereat worth P54,104.492.15.

With Health as one of the priorities of the Climaco administration, the City Health bannered excellence in the implemen-tation of the various health programs of the City.

For 2014, the City was recognized as a Green Banner Awardee for its effective implementation of the nutrit ion programs.

A total of 106,181 children were immu-

CITY HEALTH OFICE

The construction and im-provement of the city's sanitary landfill, meanwhile, was completed with a total cost of P74,510,785.90, while the P175.9-million Integrated Bus Terminal in Divisoria also saw its completion in 2014.

nized during a month-long measles rubella (MR) and oral polio vaccine (OPV) mass immunization activity, resulting in a 101.39% accomplishment. In partnership with UNICEF, the Wash Day Care Center program was launched to reduce dental carries, worm infections and malnutrition among day care pupils in Zamboanga City.

The CHO also remains part of the Dia de Alcalde service campaigns, reaching 60 barangays, and providing medical consultations for 11,030 clients, and dental services for 2,848 clients.

The CHO spearheaded awareness campaigns on critical health issues and concerns such as tuberculosis and AIDs with the conduct of the Stop TB! Fun Run & Walk and the World Aids Day celebration. A weekly health program,

PROJECT AMOUNT

1. Bus Terminal 175,888,888.85

2. Sanitary Landfill 74,510,785.90

3. Sta. Cruz Island 14,995,189.20

4. CDRRMO Building 28,010,209.03

5. Main Market 54,104,492.15

6. Depot Building 10,588,097.17

7. Limaong Bridge 130,624,899.92

8. Improvement of Farm-to-Market Road

20,219,719.14

9. Merloquet Falls 18,420.00

10. School Buildings 84,474,018.70

TOTAL 600,876,507.18

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CITY ENGINEER’S OFFICE

In 2014, the City Engineer's Office (CEO) imple-mented, inaugurated and turned over a total of 52 different projects amounting to P600,876,507.18, of which P84,474,018.70 went to the construction of school buildings. These include the 2-storey 8-classroom at Manicahan National High School- P9.7 million; Ayala National High School Building- P20.6 million, 2-storey 6-classroom at Bunguiao National High School- P6.2 million, 2-storey 8-classroom at Talon-Talon National High School- P9.2 million and 2-storey 6-classroom at Tulungatung National High School- P6 million.

To develop the tourism potential of Merloquet Falls in Sibulao, the city government had invested P7.5 million for the improvement of the road leading to the falls worth P5 million, construction of stairs with benches amounting to P1.4 million and construction of box culvert at P1 million. Several oother tourism-related projects worth almost P15 million were implemented in the Great Sta. Cruz Island.

The Limaong Bridge was comple-ted in the amount of P130 million and so the improvement of farm-to-market road from Ayala to La Paz for P20.2 million. The Main Public Market was given a boost with the completion and turnover of five infrastructure projects thereat worth P54,104.492.15.

With Health as one of the priorities of the Climaco administration, the City Health bannered excellence in the implemen-tation of the various health programs of the City.

For 2014, the City was recognized as a Green Banner Awardee for its effective implementation of the nutrit ion programs.

A total of 106,181 children were immu-

CITY HEALTH OFICE

The construction and im-provement of the city's sanitary landfill, meanwhile, was completed with a total cost of P74,510,785.90, while the P175.9-million Integrated Bus Terminal in Divisoria also saw its completion in 2014.

nized during a month-long measles rubella (MR) and oral polio vaccine (OPV) mass immunization activity, resulting in a 101.39% accomplishment. In partnership with UNICEF, the Wash Day Care Center program was launched to reduce dental carries, worm infections and malnutrition among day care pupils in Zamboanga City.

The CHO also remains part of the Dia de Alcalde service campaigns, reaching 60 barangays, and providing medical consultations for 11,030 clients, and dental services for 2,848 clients.

The CHO spearheaded awareness campaigns on critical health issues and concerns such as tuberculosis and AIDs with the conduct of the Stop TB! Fun Run & Walk and the World Aids Day celebration. A weekly health program,

PROJECT AMOUNT

1. Bus Terminal 175,888,888.85

2. Sanitary Landfill 74,510,785.90

3. Sta. Cruz Island 14,995,189.20

4. CDRRMO Building 28,010,209.03

5. Main Market 54,104,492.15

6. Depot Building 10,588,097.17

7. Limaong Bridge 130,624,899.92

8. Improvement of Farm-to-Market Road

20,219,719.14

9. Merloquet Falls 18,420.00

10. School Buildings 84,474,018.70

TOTAL 600,876,507.18

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dubbed Cuento de Salud, is also being conducted in a TV-radio station for wider health advocacy.

To ensure safe and adequate blood supplies in the City, the Protocol on Mobile Blood Donation Orientation was conducted for newly-elected barangay officials. To promote sanitation in the City's food service industry, model awards were given to restaurants, hotels and bakeshops found to be compliant with the provisions of the Sanitation Code of the Philippines and City Ordinance 500.

The City Social Welfare and Development Office continued to pursue its efforts in providing social protection to the needy and the vulnerable sectors of the city, and more importantly it struggled to ensure that the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of the September 2013 siege were living within the standard condition in close coordination with all the UN partners and other stakeholders, from the national and local levels.

CITY SOCIAL WELFARE & DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

In 2014, the Office assisted a total of 1,595 indigent families for burial services that cost the city government about P9.2 million; 46 other families were provided with transportation support to bring cadavers to their respective homes within the city and 1 family outside the city. There were 20 unclaimed cadavers that were given decent burial in Talabaan on November 28, 2014, costing the city the sum of P76,000.00.

On Disaster Management and Relief Operation, natural and man-made calami-

ties occurred in the city at various periods that displaced a big number of families that brought them helpless circumstances. These prompted the Office to extend immediate assistance in the form of food packs and financial support amounting to P3.789 million to 1,011 families whose homes were damaged either totally or partially.

The Office likewise hired a total of 2,589 indigent students for the year's Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) under RA 9547 with a P9.1 million allocation from the city government for the students' salaries at P280 per day each.

There were four Job Fairs conducted in 2014 in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employ-ment, POEA, TESDA and other employment agencies that resulted in the hiring of 112 applicants on the spot (HOTS) and 1,264 others who qualified for the jobs they applied for but subject to medical and trade tests.

The registration of vital documents for 2014 is as follows:

CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

CY-2013 CY-2014

A. BIRTH REGISTRATION 22,333 25,378

B. DEATH REGISTRATION 4,800 5,040

C. MARRIAGE REGISTRATION 2,271 2,575

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dubbed Cuento de Salud, is also being conducted in a TV-radio station for wider health advocacy.

To ensure safe and adequate blood supplies in the City, the Protocol on Mobile Blood Donation Orientation was conducted for newly-elected barangay officials. To promote sanitation in the City's food service industry, model awards were given to restaurants, hotels and bakeshops found to be compliant with the provisions of the Sanitation Code of the Philippines and City Ordinance 500.

The City Social Welfare and Development Office continued to pursue its efforts in providing social protection to the needy and the vulnerable sectors of the city, and more importantly it struggled to ensure that the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of the September 2013 siege were living within the standard condition in close coordination with all the UN partners and other stakeholders, from the national and local levels.

CITY SOCIAL WELFARE & DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

In 2014, the Office assisted a total of 1,595 indigent families for burial services that cost the city government about P9.2 million; 46 other families were provided with transportation support to bring cadavers to their respective homes within the city and 1 family outside the city. There were 20 unclaimed cadavers that were given decent burial in Talabaan on November 28, 2014, costing the city the sum of P76,000.00.

On Disaster Management and Relief Operation, natural and man-made calami-

ties occurred in the city at various periods that displaced a big number of families that brought them helpless circumstances. These prompted the Office to extend immediate assistance in the form of food packs and financial support amounting to P3.789 million to 1,011 families whose homes were damaged either totally or partially.

The Office likewise hired a total of 2,589 indigent students for the year's Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) under RA 9547 with a P9.1 million allocation from the city government for the students' salaries at P280 per day each.

There were four Job Fairs conducted in 2014 in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employ-ment, POEA, TESDA and other employment agencies that resulted in the hiring of 112 applicants on the spot (HOTS) and 1,264 others who qualified for the jobs they applied for but subject to medical and trade tests.

The registration of vital documents for 2014 is as follows:

CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

CY-2013 CY-2014

A. BIRTH REGISTRATION 22,333 25,378

B. DEATH REGISTRATION 4,800 5,040

C. MARRIAGE REGISTRATION 2,271 2,575

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Figures for civil registration have notably increased due to the mobile registration service extended in the Dia de Alcalde program.

Civil registry revenue also increased significantly, from P4.5 million in 2013 to P5.5 in 2014. A total of 350 residents benefited from the free birth registration conducted by the Office as part of its celebration of the Civil Registration Month. Two mass wedding ceremonies, dubbed Casamiento del Pueblo, were also spearheaded for 29 couples.

Civil registry services were provided to a total of 51 barangays and 4,340 residents during the Dia de Alcalde caravan in far-flung barangays. Mobile mass registrations for application for marriage license and registration of birth were conducted in different barangays.

The Office placed 4th in the Extra Large Category during the 7th National Workshop on Civil Registration for its performance and delivery of civil registration programs.

CITY ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE

The city's reforestation project as well as the rehabilitation of mangrove and forest areas continues with the propaga-tion of 21,151 seedlings and wildlings at the city-managed tree nursery. Tree planting activities initiated by the city

government and partner agencies and institutions formed part of the reforestation program.

Construction of the Phase 1 Sanitary Land-fill Facility (SLF) at Barangay Salaan has been completed and the project has been subsequently turned over to the city government on November 21.

Initial closure activities are ongoing at the Lumbangan controlled disposal facility while final preparation for the operation of the SLF.

Area coverage of various services has been expanded. Barangays Cabatangan, Cawit,

Recodo, Sangali, Taluksangay, Tulungatung, Sinunuc, Mampang and Mercedes are now included in waste collection routes. Temporary shelters/transitory sites in Baliwasan (grandstand), Calarian, San Jose – Cawa-Cawa, Taluksangay, Tulungatung, as well as Masepla in Mampang continue to avail of waste collection services.

Existing street-sweeping service areas have also been expanded to include Baliwasan Chico, Camins Road, San Jose Road and Veterans Avenue (covering the stretch from DPWH to the intersection of Gen. Lim Avenue and Tetuan Highway).

AGRICULTURE

Despite the advent of industrialization that gave a dramatic lift to the city's finance and commercial industries, Zamboanga City and its nearly one million inhabitants remain dependent on the abundance of agriculture and fishery products.

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Figures for civil registration have notably increased due to the mobile registration service extended in the Dia de Alcalde program.

Civil registry revenue also increased significantly, from P4.5 million in 2013 to P5.5 in 2014. A total of 350 residents benefited from the free birth registration conducted by the Office as part of its celebration of the Civil Registration Month. Two mass wedding ceremonies, dubbed Casamiento del Pueblo, were also spearheaded for 29 couples.

Civil registry services were provided to a total of 51 barangays and 4,340 residents during the Dia de Alcalde caravan in far-flung barangays. Mobile mass registrations for application for marriage license and registration of birth were conducted in different barangays.

The Office placed 4th in the Extra Large Category during the 7th National Workshop on Civil Registration for its performance and delivery of civil registration programs.

CITY ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE

The city's reforestation project as well as the rehabilitation of mangrove and forest areas continues with the propaga-tion of 21,151 seedlings and wildlings at the city-managed tree nursery. Tree planting activities initiated by the city

government and partner agencies and institutions formed part of the reforestation program.

Construction of the Phase 1 Sanitary Land-fill Facility (SLF) at Barangay Salaan has been completed and the project has been subsequently turned over to the city government on November 21.

Initial closure activities are ongoing at the Lumbangan controlled disposal facility while final preparation for the operation of the SLF.

Area coverage of various services has been expanded. Barangays Cabatangan, Cawit,

Recodo, Sangali, Taluksangay, Tulungatung, Sinunuc, Mampang and Mercedes are now included in waste collection routes. Temporary shelters/transitory sites in Baliwasan (grandstand), Calarian, San Jose – Cawa-Cawa, Taluksangay, Tulungatung, as well as Masepla in Mampang continue to avail of waste collection services.

Existing street-sweeping service areas have also been expanded to include Baliwasan Chico, Camins Road, San Jose Road and Veterans Avenue (covering the stretch from DPWH to the intersection of Gen. Lim Avenue and Tetuan Highway).

AGRICULTURE

Despite the advent of industrialization that gave a dramatic lift to the city's finance and commercial industries, Zamboanga City and its nearly one million inhabitants remain dependent on the abundance of agriculture and fishery products.

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Rice production in 2014 reached 32,505.7 metric tons registering an increase of 17.5% compared to 2013's harvest. 7,327 farmers were served.

Corn production likewise went up by 16.2% with an actual harvest of 27,141.2 metric tons against the 23,359.3 m.t. in the previous year (2013). A total of 7,956 farmers were given assistance.

Vegetable and cassava productions had gone up as well, recording a 7% and an 88.4% increase respectively. The city re-corded last year a total vegetable yield of 16,584.35 mt. while cassava netted 28,315 mt. harvest.

In consonance with my priority thrusts on Security, Health and Education (SHE), the City Agriculturist Office initiated its own version of SHE initiative, which stands for Sustainable Household Enterprise. “Bahay Kubo Project” aimed at reviving backyard gardening and encouraging farmers to plant varieties of vegetables was another initiative that was popularized by the folksong “Bahay Kubo”.

The city government implemented 42 farm-to-market road projects with a combined length of 13.6 kilometers and amounting to P96,950,385.23. Of the number, however, 32 projects were completed and 10 other projects were still on-going. Four solar/ seaweed dryer projects amounting to P1,725,183.75 were also completed during the year.

The irrigation development program saw the construction of 6 irrigation projects worth P11,981,294.78, of which 5 projects were already completed amounting to P9,741,481.18 and 1 under construction for P2,239,813.60.

The Office of the City Veterinarian is mandated to be the vanguard of delivery of basic veterinary services such as the protection of veterinary public health, safeguarding the animal health and welfare, and the promotion and development of the local livestock and poultry industry.

The year 2014 was indeed very fulfilling for the Office as it carried out its programs and activities anchored on the administration's priority thrusts on Security, Health and Education (SHE).

The animal disease control program in particular accounted for a total of 907 animals mostly domesticated dogs and cats vaccinated against

CITY VETERINARIAN’S OFFICE

rabies, costing P677,981.00. The Oplan: Alis Rabies Program, on the other hand, had served 9,565 clients with a total of 17,230 animals, while the Spay and Neuter Program had 112 clients that accounted for 137 pets.

The Office was also a mainstay in the conduct of “Dia del Alcalde” in the barangays, during which 3,223 clients with 48,588 animals from 57 barangays were served. The Veterinary Inspection Services had examined 8,499,916 heads and 4,857 sortees for Post Abattoir Control.

Various other programs and services of the Office were likewise successful in the year that was.

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Rice production in 2014 reached 32,505.7 metric tons registering an increase of 17.5% compared to 2013's harvest. 7,327 farmers were served.

Corn production likewise went up by 16.2% with an actual harvest of 27,141.2 metric tons against the 23,359.3 m.t. in the previous year (2013). A total of 7,956 farmers were given assistance.

Vegetable and cassava productions had gone up as well, recording a 7% and an 88.4% increase respectively. The city re-corded last year a total vegetable yield of 16,584.35 mt. while cassava netted 28,315 mt. harvest.

In consonance with my priority thrusts on Security, Health and Education (SHE), the City Agriculturist Office initiated its own version of SHE initiative, which stands for Sustainable Household Enterprise. “Bahay Kubo Project” aimed at reviving backyard gardening and encouraging farmers to plant varieties of vegetables was another initiative that was popularized by the folksong “Bahay Kubo”.

The city government implemented 42 farm-to-market road projects with a combined length of 13.6 kilometers and amounting to P96,950,385.23. Of the number, however, 32 projects were completed and 10 other projects were still on-going. Four solar/ seaweed dryer projects amounting to P1,725,183.75 were also completed during the year.

The irrigation development program saw the construction of 6 irrigation projects worth P11,981,294.78, of which 5 projects were already completed amounting to P9,741,481.18 and 1 under construction for P2,239,813.60.

The Office of the City Veterinarian is mandated to be the vanguard of delivery of basic veterinary services such as the protection of veterinary public health, safeguarding the animal health and welfare, and the promotion and development of the local livestock and poultry industry.

The year 2014 was indeed very fulfilling for the Office as it carried out its programs and activities anchored on the administration's priority thrusts on Security, Health and Education (SHE).

The animal disease control program in particular accounted for a total of 907 animals mostly domesticated dogs and cats vaccinated against

CITY VETERINARIAN’S OFFICE

rabies, costing P677,981.00. The Oplan: Alis Rabies Program, on the other hand, had served 9,565 clients with a total of 17,230 animals, while the Spay and Neuter Program had 112 clients that accounted for 137 pets.

The Office was also a mainstay in the conduct of “Dia del Alcalde” in the barangays, during which 3,223 clients with 48,588 animals from 57 barangays were served. The Veterinary Inspection Services had examined 8,499,916 heads and 4,857 sortees for Post Abattoir Control.

Various other programs and services of the Office were likewise successful in the year that was.

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The city's support to education is un-equivocal and ensuring a better future for the young generation is the city's ultimate goal. This is why education takes the front seat along with Security and Health under the SHE program of the Climaco admi-nistration.

The Local School Board led by Mayor Beng Climaco, the body that oversees the implementation of education programs of

EDUCATION

the city, has under its employ, 29 school teachers- 18 are elementary and 11 high school teachers. Originally there were 90 teachers hired by the LSB but all the others were already absorbed by the Deped.

In its meeting January 19, the board lined formally approved the various plans and projects including the budget for use/ implementation this year.

Per report of the City Engineer's Office, the city implemented and turned over 52 different projects worth P600.87 million. These include:

2-storey 8-classroom at Manicahan National High School P9.7 M

2-storey 8- classroom at Ayala National High School Building P20.6 M

2-storey 6-classroom at Bunguiao National High School P6.2 M

2-storey 8-classroom at Talon-Talon National High School P9.2 M

2-storey 6-classroom at Tulungatung National High School P6 M

The mayor also distributed personalized bags to Grade 7 students in various high schools in the city including IDP children in line with her personal advocacy on education.

Per report from the Division of City Schools under the Department of Education, enrolment in 2014 increased by 5.41% or 10,008 learners in the

public schools. Two annex secondary schools - Pasonanca NHS and Tulunga-tung NHS were established and 4 additional SPED schools were opened to accommodate the increase in secondary level and number of children with special needs, respectively.

Gearing towards K-12 and Senior High School implementation by 2016, the Deped has initiated a series of engagements with external and internal stakeholders.

Zamboanga City was given an allocation of 185 nationally funded teaching positions in May 2014 to address the gap on teachers. However, 166 kinder-garten teachers are still needed.

And as part of the recovery program in the aftermath of the 2013 siege, DEPED established temporary school sites for Sta. Barbara Central School and Mariki Elementary School and composite schools at Taluksangay NHS and Tulungatung ES in transitory sites. Only one school remains as evacuation center- the Zamboanga East Central School but movement of the internally displaced families is expected soon.

The Deped is faced with the challenge of low participation rate of secondary learners as well as the increasing out of school youths and adults. The Alternative Learning System's intensified advocacy and mapping out of OSY last January-February 2014 in all schools and districts provided a baseline

data which paved way to the establishment of additional six (6) Learning Centers for the OSY to access basic education.

In the National Achievement Test (NAT) performance, the elemen-tary overall MPS increased from 65.32% to 67.93% while the Secondary NAT MPS increased from 47.03% to 50.26% or 7%.

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The city's support to education is un-equivocal and ensuring a better future for the young generation is the city's ultimate goal. This is why education takes the front seat along with Security and Health under the SHE program of the Climaco admi-nistration.

The Local School Board led by Mayor Beng Climaco, the body that oversees the implementation of education programs of

EDUCATION

the city, has under its employ, 29 school teachers- 18 are elementary and 11 high school teachers. Originally there were 90 teachers hired by the LSB but all the others were already absorbed by the Deped.

In its meeting January 19, the board lined formally approved the various plans and projects including the budget for use/ implementation this year.

Per report of the City Engineer's Office, the city implemented and turned over 52 different projects worth P600.87 million. These include:

2-storey 8-classroom at Manicahan National High School P9.7 M

2-storey 8- classroom at Ayala National High School Building P20.6 M

2-storey 6-classroom at Bunguiao National High School P6.2 M

2-storey 8-classroom at Talon-Talon National High School P9.2 M

2-storey 6-classroom at Tulungatung National High School P6 M

The mayor also distributed personalized bags to Grade 7 students in various high schools in the city including IDP children in line with her personal advocacy on education.

Per report from the Division of City Schools under the Department of Education, enrolment in 2014 increased by 5.41% or 10,008 learners in the

public schools. Two annex secondary schools - Pasonanca NHS and Tulunga-tung NHS were established and 4 additional SPED schools were opened to accommodate the increase in secondary level and number of children with special needs, respectively.

Gearing towards K-12 and Senior High School implementation by 2016, the Deped has initiated a series of engagements with external and internal stakeholders.

Zamboanga City was given an allocation of 185 nationally funded teaching positions in May 2014 to address the gap on teachers. However, 166 kinder-garten teachers are still needed.

And as part of the recovery program in the aftermath of the 2013 siege, DEPED established temporary school sites for Sta. Barbara Central School and Mariki Elementary School and composite schools at Taluksangay NHS and Tulungatung ES in transitory sites. Only one school remains as evacuation center- the Zamboanga East Central School but movement of the internally displaced families is expected soon.

The Deped is faced with the challenge of low participation rate of secondary learners as well as the increasing out of school youths and adults. The Alternative Learning System's intensified advocacy and mapping out of OSY last January-February 2014 in all schools and districts provided a baseline

data which paved way to the establishment of additional six (6) Learning Centers for the OSY to access basic education.

In the National Achievement Test (NAT) performance, the elemen-tary overall MPS increased from 65.32% to 67.93% while the Secondary NAT MPS increased from 47.03% to 50.26% or 7%.

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Maria Angelique Go was appointed as the city's new investment officer last May 12. Her task is to strategize plans on how to attract more investments to the city by providing a business-friendly and competitive environment.

INVESTMENT & PROMOTION SERVICES DIVISION

In 2014, the City was chosen as a pilot city for the USAID's Cities Develop-ment Initiative (CDI), a project that seeks to attract more investments and achieve progressive, sustainable and inclusive growth. The City also garnered a flat one (1) rating in terms of transparency in Local Government Performance Management System and Investment Promotion.

Through the Investment Division, the City participated in various trade fairs and business expos, including the China ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) in Nanning China, the Mindanao Business Conference Trade Fair and Conference, and the Centre for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) where the City was featured as the City of Charm.

Networks and linkages with the local business sector were strengthened to promote the responsiveness of the LGU to business needs. Notable achievements in this regard are the signing of the Sisterhood Agreement between Makati and Zamboanga City, the convening of the Micro Small Medium Enterprise Development Council (MSMED) and the Local Price Council (LPCC), and the spearheading of the Doce Dias de Hechos de Zamboanga, a local trade fair.

For 2014, the City collected P5,209,321.66 in terms of down payments and monthly amortizations involving its thirteen (13) resettlement projects. A total of 2,260 families were relocated to the Tulunga-tung and Azcuna Resettlement Projects following demolition and clearing opera-tions of illegal structures in various areas in the City.

HOUSING & LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

As one of the focal offices for the validation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) for the processing of housing programs, the HLMD validated 7,458 affected IDP families and processed the documents of 1,661 beneficiaries for the Home Materials Assistance (HOMA) of the Zamboanga City Roadmap to Recovery and Reconstruction (Z3R). The validated database of IDPs was fur-ther supplemented with individual family information and a corresponding spot map of the affected areas.

The division also organized a pool of volunteers for the Buggoc Challenge and served as one of the resource offices for the Infor-mation Caravans for IDPs.

The Housing Division also con-ducted the 2014 Urban Poor Solidarity Week (UPSW) Cele-bration which involved 100 community associations, and the 2nd Women's Congress with the theme of “Mujer: Como un lider na comunidad, un mujer y nana na familia”.

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Maria Angelique Go was appointed as the city's new investment officer last May 12. Her task is to strategize plans on how to attract more investments to the city by providing a business-friendly and competitive environment.

INVESTMENT & PROMOTION SERVICES DIVISION

In 2014, the City was chosen as a pilot city for the USAID's Cities Develop-ment Initiative (CDI), a project that seeks to attract more investments and achieve progressive, sustainable and inclusive growth. The City also garnered a flat one (1) rating in terms of transparency in Local Government Performance Management System and Investment Promotion.

Through the Investment Division, the City participated in various trade fairs and business expos, including the China ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) in Nanning China, the Mindanao Business Conference Trade Fair and Conference, and the Centre for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) where the City was featured as the City of Charm.

Networks and linkages with the local business sector were strengthened to promote the responsiveness of the LGU to business needs. Notable achievements in this regard are the signing of the Sisterhood Agreement between Makati and Zamboanga City, the convening of the Micro Small Medium Enterprise Development Council (MSMED) and the Local Price Council (LPCC), and the spearheading of the Doce Dias de Hechos de Zamboanga, a local trade fair.

For 2014, the City collected P5,209,321.66 in terms of down payments and monthly amortizations involving its thirteen (13) resettlement projects. A total of 2,260 families were relocated to the Tulunga-tung and Azcuna Resettlement Projects following demolition and clearing opera-tions of illegal structures in various areas in the City.

HOUSING & LAND MANAGEMENT DIVISION

As one of the focal offices for the validation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) for the processing of housing programs, the HLMD validated 7,458 affected IDP families and processed the documents of 1,661 beneficiaries for the Home Materials Assistance (HOMA) of the Zamboanga City Roadmap to Recovery and Reconstruction (Z3R). The validated database of IDPs was fur-ther supplemented with individual family information and a corresponding spot map of the affected areas.

The division also organized a pool of volunteers for the Buggoc Challenge and served as one of the resource offices for the Infor-mation Caravans for IDPs.

The Housing Division also con-ducted the 2014 Urban Poor Solidarity Week (UPSW) Cele-bration which involved 100 community associations, and the 2nd Women's Congress with the theme of “Mujer: Como un lider na comunidad, un mujer y nana na familia”.

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by 8%. Overall, 9,232 business permits were issued, a 10% increase over 2013's figure of 8,397.

To attract and encourage young people to engage in fitness and sports activities, the city continues the grant of financial incentives to local athletes who hauled medals in different regional,

SPORTS

national and international sporting competitions. A total of P954,250 worth of incentives was released to medalists in 2014.

Through the facilitation of the City Sports Office, local athletes participated in 11 regional and national competitions where the athletes excelled in their chosen sports.

Local athletes participated in four international sports events last year: Lion's Cup International Boxing Tournament held April 27-May 2, 2014 in Colombo, Sri LankaAPBU Asian Junior Pool Championship from Aug. 6-10, 2014 in New Taipei, Taiwan;Southeast Asian & Australian Wrestling Championship on Oct. 23-27, 2014 in Singapore

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themselves.

Last January 5, 2015 the city rolled out the Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) which brings together under one venue all agencies and offices involved in the renewal of various business permits. This initiative signifies the city's dedication and commitment to provide improved and better services, all designed with the intention to create a more vibrant and competitive business climate in the City.

In the issuance of business permits, figures all across the board trended upward: the number of new business permits increased by 35% and renewals

2013 2014 %Increase

Renewal 7,654 8,230 8%

New 743 1,002 35%

TOTAL 8,397 9,232 10%

The launch of the Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) resulted in 3,248 applications processed, and 1,680 permits issued in its 15-day run from January 5-20.

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BUSINESS LICENSES & PERMITS

The business community in Zamboanga City is as vibrant as ever, and setting up a business in Zamboanga has never been easier. The reason? A streamlined approach that incorporates speed and efficiency in the processing and renewal of business permits.

Instituted in 2014, a new streamlined approach takes business permit renewal down to its most minimum, with only three processes – apply, pay, and secure the temporary permit to operate (TPO).

The registration procedure now only takes 30 minutes to complete, and with the issuance of the TPO, business can spend more time overseeing their day-to-day tasks while complying with the 90-day deadline allotted for completion of requirements and paperwork for business application and renewal.

The streamlined procedure has received positive responses from the business community, and the results speak for

by 8%. Overall, 9,232 business permits were issued, a 10% increase over 2013's figure of 8,397.

To attract and encourage young people to engage in fitness and sports activities, the city continues the grant of financial incentives to local athletes who hauled medals in different regional,

SPORTS

national and international sporting competitions. A total of P954,250 worth of incentives was released to medalists in 2014.

Through the facilitation of the City Sports Office, local athletes participated in 11 regional and national competitions where the athletes excelled in their chosen sports.

Local athletes participated in four international sports events last year: Lion's Cup International Boxing Tournament held April 27-May 2, 2014 in Colombo, Sri LankaAPBU Asian Junior Pool Championship from Aug. 6-10, 2014 in New Taipei, Taiwan;Southeast Asian & Australian Wrestling Championship on Oct. 23-27, 2014 in Singapore

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themselves.

Last January 5, 2015 the city rolled out the Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) which brings together under one venue all agencies and offices involved in the renewal of various business permits. This initiative signifies the city's dedication and commitment to provide improved and better services, all designed with the intention to create a more vibrant and competitive business climate in the City.

In the issuance of business permits, figures all across the board trended upward: the number of new business permits increased by 35% and renewals

2013 2014 %Increase

Renewal 7,654 8,230 8%

New 743 1,002 35%

TOTAL 8,397 9,232 10%

The launch of the Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) resulted in 3,248 applications processed, and 1,680 permits issued in its 15-day run from January 5-20.

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BUSINESS LICENSES & PERMITS

The business community in Zamboanga City is as vibrant as ever, and setting up a business in Zamboanga has never been easier. The reason? A streamlined approach that incorporates speed and efficiency in the processing and renewal of business permits.

Instituted in 2014, a new streamlined approach takes business permit renewal down to its most minimum, with only three processes – apply, pay, and secure the temporary permit to operate (TPO).

The registration procedure now only takes 30 minutes to complete, and with the issuance of the TPO, business can spend more time overseeing their day-to-day tasks while complying with the 90-day deadline allotted for completion of requirements and paperwork for business application and renewal.

The streamlined procedure has received positive responses from the business community, and the results speak for

To revive the tourism industry, the City Tourism Office undertook in its best effort to organize the approved activities for CY 2014 and at the same time explored all possible effective means to boost t h e m a r k e t i n g a n d promotions campaign of the local tourism.

Further, the Office also implemen-ted other areas of concern in matters of tourism development, tourism support and tourism regulation. It continued to conduct crowd-drawing activities during the Dia de Zamboanga Festival in February, which include Achiever's Night, Cheer Dance Competition, Drum & Lyre Competition (High School Level), Zamboanga International film

thFestival, 8 Zamboanga Food Festival, Vinta Display, Grand Civic-Military Parade, Main Program and the Dia de Zamboanga Peace Concert.

rd rdThe 3 Sineng Pambansa (3 Zamboanga International Film Festival) was successful in coordination with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), which assisted in the preparations of the third Zamboanga International Film Festival held in the city.

The films were shown in the Cinema-theque Zamboanga at the Vetarans St., corner Leg ionna i re wh ich was inaugurated and opened to the public last February 8, 2014.

Meanwhile, the Office sent represen-tations to the different tourism-related trainings and seminars to capacitate its personnel and strengthen its services.

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th4 Asian Beach Games in Phuket, Thailand on Nov. 14-23, 2014World Juniors Championship in Shanghai, China on Nov. 14-19, 2014

The amount of P300,000 was released to the medalists, bringing to P1.3 million the total of financial incentives the city released to local athletes who reaped medals from regional, national and world competitions.

In addition, the city government had released P5.6 million to assist the conduct and participation in various sports programs notably the Batang

rdPinoy National Finals, the Little League Philippine Series, the 3 National Para-Games, Batang Pinoy Mindanao Leg, Phil Cup International Chess Championships and the PLDT-ABAP National Amateur Boxing Championships.

During the year, the city of Zamboanga played host to 11 sporting events, notwithstanding the absence of the JFE Memorial Sports Complex in Bliwasan which was used by internally displaced persons (IDPs) since the siege in 2013. The city spent P1.4 million for these activities conducted in different venues in the city.

TOURISM

The year 2014 was indeed challenging for the local tourism industry as Zamboanga City stood up to rebuild better and stronger communities destroyed by the September 2013 siege that paralyzed the city's economic and tourism activities during the third and final quarters of that year (2013).

To revive the tourism industry, the City Tourism Office undertook in its best effort to organize the approved activities for CY 2014 and at the same time explored all possible effective means to boost t h e m a r k e t i n g a n d promotions campaign of the local tourism.

Further, the Office also implemen-ted other areas of concern in matters of tourism development, tourism support and tourism regulation. It continued to conduct crowd-drawing activities during the Dia de Zamboanga Festival in February, which include Achiever's Night, Cheer Dance Competition, Drum & Lyre Competition (High School Level), Zamboanga International film

thFestival, 8 Zamboanga Food Festival, Vinta Display, Grand Civic-Military Parade, Main Program and the Dia de Zamboanga Peace Concert.

rd rdThe 3 Sineng Pambansa (3 Zamboanga International Film Festival) was successful in coordination with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), which assisted in the preparations of the third Zamboanga International Film Festival held in the city.

The films were shown in the Cinema-theque Zamboanga at the Vetarans St., corner Leg ionna i re wh ich was inaugurated and opened to the public last February 8, 2014.

Meanwhile, the Office sent represen-tations to the different tourism-related trainings and seminars to capacitate its personnel and strengthen its services.

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th4 Asian Beach Games in Phuket, Thailand on Nov. 14-23, 2014World Juniors Championship in Shanghai, China on Nov. 14-19, 2014

The amount of P300,000 was released to the medalists, bringing to P1.3 million the total of financial incentives the city released to local athletes who reaped medals from regional, national and world competitions.

In addition, the city government had released P5.6 million to assist the conduct and participation in various sports programs notably the Batang

rdPinoy National Finals, the Little League Philippine Series, the 3 National Para-Games, Batang Pinoy Mindanao Leg, Phil Cup International Chess Championships and the PLDT-ABAP National Amateur Boxing Championships.

During the year, the city of Zamboanga played host to 11 sporting events, notwithstanding the absence of the JFE Memorial Sports Complex in Bliwasan which was used by internally displaced persons (IDPs) since the siege in 2013. The city spent P1.4 million for these activities conducted in different venues in the city.

TOURISM

The year 2014 was indeed challenging for the local tourism industry as Zamboanga City stood up to rebuild better and stronger communities destroyed by the September 2013 siege that paralyzed the city's economic and tourism activities during the third and final quarters of that year (2013).

arrest of 33 suspects, confiscation of 11 assorted high powered firearms and filing of 12 cases in court93 assorted firearms were confiscated, arrest of 93 suspects and the filing of 77 cases in court Filing of charges against suspects involved in high profile cases including the kidnapping of local residents and the explosion incident in Tomas Claudio St. recently11.50% reduction in shooting incidents at 145 in 2014 as compared to the 2013 record of 164 incidents. 50% reduction in kidnapping incidents at 2 with 2 victims in 2014 as compared to the 4 incidents with 5 victims in 2013.21,466 beat patrols; 30,384 mobile patrols and 7,716 checkpoints/ chokepoints were conducted that led to the issuance of 30,814 citation

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tickets and 2,182 TOP for various traffic violations.

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accomplishments of the 3 Air Division, Philippine Coast Guard-Zamboanga Station, Task Force Zamboanga, Philippine Navy and intelligence groups that initiated intensified sea-based defense and monitoring/patrol mechanism and effective implementation of target hardening measures.

Focusing on security and engi-neering projects, the Joint Task

motorcycles, and firearms. This year, a new Zamboanga Central Police Office building will rise at the former Zambagora area, a police outpost will be con-structed at Licomo and 5 police outpost buildings will also be built in Tetuan.

The fusion of operations by the police, military and other law enforcement units is key to public safety and security both in land, air and sea. The comprehensive security plan, which is a collective effort of all units, is in place.

In 2014, the City Police under Director PSSupt. Angelito Casimiro neutralized 11 suspected Abu Sayyaf Group members that eventually foiled the group's evil intentions for the city. Six members of lawless elements were also apprehended and two of their companions killed in police operations. 28 most wanted persons at the city and police station level and 269 other wanted persons were also nabbed.

The police also conducted 315 successful anti-illegal drug operations that led to the arrest of 513 suspected drug pushers, confiscation of 1,575.94 grams of shabu with a market value of P6.72 million. 319 cases were filed in Court for violation of the drug law. Other accomplishments include:

268 successful anti-illegal gambling operations that led to the arrest of 120 suspects and the filing of 64 cases in court12 successful implementation/service of search warrants that led to the

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thForce Zambasulta and 545 Engineering Construction Battalion completed seven infrastructure projects costing Php 57.8 M supporting internally displaced persons (IDPs) and the rehabilitation efforts of the City. These includes: 5 units, 12-door bunkhouses in Tulungatung, 10 units, 24-door on-stilt bunkhouse in Mampang, 20 units boardwalk in Mampang, 32 units single detached core shelter in Sta. Catalina and Masepla, on-stilt latrine and bathing areas in Mampang, additional 10 units, 24-door on-stilt bunkhouses at Masepla, and 30 units, 24-door on stilt bunkhouses with facilities in Masepla.

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The city's support to the security sector is ever-increasing and the outcomes are very encouraging. In 2014, a total of P191.8M has been allocated for police logistics- a big leap from the 2013 allocation of P131.5M. Already we have purchased handheld radio units with battery packs, motor vehicles,

PEACE & SECURITY

arrest of 33 suspects, confiscation of 11 assorted high powered firearms and filing of 12 cases in court93 assorted firearms were confiscated, arrest of 93 suspects and the filing of 77 cases in court Filing of charges against suspects involved in high profile cases including the kidnapping of local residents and the explosion incident in Tomas Claudio St. recently11.50% reduction in shooting incidents at 145 in 2014 as compared to the 2013 record of 164 incidents. 50% reduction in kidnapping incidents at 2 with 2 victims in 2014 as compared to the 4 incidents with 5 victims in 2013.21,466 beat patrols; 30,384 mobile patrols and 7,716 checkpoints/ chokepoints were conducted that led to the issuance of 30,814 citation

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tickets and 2,182 TOP for various traffic violations.

Equally noteworthy are the rd

accomplishments of the 3 Air Division, Philippine Coast Guard-Zamboanga Station, Task Force Zamboanga, Philippine Navy and intelligence groups that initiated intensified sea-based defense and monitoring/patrol mechanism and effective implementation of target hardening measures.

Focusing on security and engi-neering projects, the Joint Task

motorcycles, and firearms. This year, a new Zamboanga Central Police Office building will rise at the former Zambagora area, a police outpost will be con-structed at Licomo and 5 police outpost buildings will also be built in Tetuan.

The fusion of operations by the police, military and other law enforcement units is key to public safety and security both in land, air and sea. The comprehensive security plan, which is a collective effort of all units, is in place.

In 2014, the City Police under Director PSSupt. Angelito Casimiro neutralized 11 suspected Abu Sayyaf Group members that eventually foiled the group's evil intentions for the city. Six members of lawless elements were also apprehended and two of their companions killed in police operations. 28 most wanted persons at the city and police station level and 269 other wanted persons were also nabbed.

The police also conducted 315 successful anti-illegal drug operations that led to the arrest of 513 suspected drug pushers, confiscation of 1,575.94 grams of shabu with a market value of P6.72 million. 319 cases were filed in Court for violation of the drug law. Other accomplishments include:

268 successful anti-illegal gambling operations that led to the arrest of 120 suspects and the filing of 64 cases in court12 successful implementation/service of search warrants that led to the

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thForce Zambasulta and 545 Engineering Construction Battalion completed seven infrastructure projects costing Php 57.8 M supporting internally displaced persons (IDPs) and the rehabilitation efforts of the City. These includes: 5 units, 12-door bunkhouses in Tulungatung, 10 units, 24-door on-stilt bunkhouse in Mampang, 20 units boardwalk in Mampang, 32 units single detached core shelter in Sta. Catalina and Masepla, on-stilt latrine and bathing areas in Mampang, additional 10 units, 24-door on-stilt bunkhouses at Masepla, and 30 units, 24-door on stilt bunkhouses with facilities in Masepla.

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The city's support to the security sector is ever-increasing and the outcomes are very encouraging. In 2014, a total of P191.8M has been allocated for police logistics- a big leap from the 2013 allocation of P131.5M. Already we have purchased handheld radio units with battery packs, motor vehicles,

PEACE & SECURITY

DISASTER RISK REDUCTION MANAGEMENT

The creation of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) structure is based on ordinance 433 approved December 29, 2014 in compliance with the provisions of Republic Act 10121. With its P30M new building, newly purchased equipment and several others coming, the CDRRMO is geared for the work it was cut out to do.

With Dr. Elmeir Apolinario as its new department head, the CDRRMO coordinates with other line agencies to respond to all types of emergencies—natural or man-made disaster or other common issues for the welfare of the residents.

Despite being a newly-created office, the CDRRMO's accomplishments speak for itself. Trainings and drills for personnel to enhance their capacity on disaster response and management were held and the team has effectively responded to emergencies such as fire, heavy rains, flooding as well as defective riprap facilities, in coordination with all agencies concerned, as it is

on call 24/7 since its operation on July 1, 2014.

Various necessary rescue equipment already acquired included

(1) unit Backhoe Loader(1) unit Grader(8) units Rubber Boat(2) units Portable Generator(2) units Portable Tower Light(2) units Rescue Chain Saw(2) units Aluminum Ladder(10) units Life Buoy(62) pieces Life JacketMegaphone with Siren(15) units Handheld Radios and (1) set Radio Base(10) sets Tent

Under its Civil Military Operations, the unit also provided Engineering Capability Assistance (ENCAP) for the rehabilitation of roads and ground development in various barangays in the City.

Our anti-smuggling drive will continue without let-up and we will closely monitor the progress in the investigation of the missing sugar and the recently intercepted smuggled rice in the custody of the Bureau of Customs. Those responsible in this illegal activity must be held accountable, and justice must be served.

We are pursuing with utmost urgency the transfer of the 57 suspected ASG inmates at the City Reformatory Center to a more secure site in Manila to minimize security risks as well as the trauma experienced by Zamboangueños in the aftermath of the 2013 siege. These high profile inmates are facing charges for crimes committed not in Zamboanga.

The foiled rescue attempt at the Reformatory Center has derailed evil plans and prevented further casualties.

The Guiwan incident is considered a retaliatory attack in view of the foiled plan of the lawless group but the authorities are hot on the trail of the suspects.

We express deepest sympathies to the families of those who perished and we assure them government assistance as well as to those wounded in the incident, but it should not end here, we want to bring their deaths to justice because their deaths should never be in vain and even the other victims who were affected.

Let us not be afraid of terrorism and for as long as I am mayor of the City, I will utilize all that is within my power and authority with God's grace to really stop terrorism not only in the killing of innocent lives but also in preventing them.

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DISASTER RISK REDUCTION MANAGEMENT

The creation of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) structure is based on ordinance 433 approved December 29, 2014 in compliance with the provisions of Republic Act 10121. With its P30M new building, newly purchased equipment and several others coming, the CDRRMO is geared for the work it was cut out to do.

With Dr. Elmeir Apolinario as its new department head, the CDRRMO coordinates with other line agencies to respond to all types of emergencies—natural or man-made disaster or other common issues for the welfare of the residents.

Despite being a newly-created office, the CDRRMO's accomplishments speak for itself. Trainings and drills for personnel to enhance their capacity on disaster response and management were held and the team has effectively responded to emergencies such as fire, heavy rains, flooding as well as defective riprap facilities, in coordination with all agencies concerned, as it is

on call 24/7 since its operation on July 1, 2014.

Various necessary rescue equipment already acquired included

(1) unit Backhoe Loader(1) unit Grader(8) units Rubber Boat(2) units Portable Generator(2) units Portable Tower Light(2) units Rescue Chain Saw(2) units Aluminum Ladder(10) units Life Buoy(62) pieces Life JacketMegaphone with Siren(15) units Handheld Radios and (1) set Radio Base(10) sets Tent

Under its Civil Military Operations, the unit also provided Engineering Capability Assistance (ENCAP) for the rehabilitation of roads and ground development in various barangays in the City.

Our anti-smuggling drive will continue without let-up and we will closely monitor the progress in the investigation of the missing sugar and the recently intercepted smuggled rice in the custody of the Bureau of Customs. Those responsible in this illegal activity must be held accountable, and justice must be served.

We are pursuing with utmost urgency the transfer of the 57 suspected ASG inmates at the City Reformatory Center to a more secure site in Manila to minimize security risks as well as the trauma experienced by Zamboangueños in the aftermath of the 2013 siege. These high profile inmates are facing charges for crimes committed not in Zamboanga.

The foiled rescue attempt at the Reformatory Center has derailed evil plans and prevented further casualties.

The Guiwan incident is considered a retaliatory attack in view of the foiled plan of the lawless group but the authorities are hot on the trail of the suspects.

We express deepest sympathies to the families of those who perished and we assure them government assistance as well as to those wounded in the incident, but it should not end here, we want to bring their deaths to justice because their deaths should never be in vain and even the other victims who were affected.

Let us not be afraid of terrorism and for as long as I am mayor of the City, I will utilize all that is within my power and authority with God's grace to really stop terrorism not only in the killing of innocent lives but also in preventing them.

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and 43 sessions held—are proofs of the legislative body's dynamism and zeal to serve the constituents who put them in office. Worthy to mention in the list of ordinances approved are the amendments to the ordinance imposing a fee on local registry, amendment to the plantilla ordinance, the supplemental budget ordinance, the annual budget ordinance, the ordinance providing for the legislative records tracking and electronic data storage-access system development program in the Sang-guniang Panlungsod, the ordinance that mandates the organization and management of one barangay one product or OBOP, the enabling ordinance on the expanded promotion of exclusive and continued breastfeeding in the workplace, the ordinance declaring public nuisance all illegal structures, obstructions and improvements found within the rivers of Boalan and Tumaga, the ordinance institutionalizing, promoting and developing organic agriculture, the ordinances that establishes public high

Thank you to all our partners in the barangays for their efforts in all aspects of governance and most particularly in the implementation of the administration's priority thrust on Security, Health and Education (SHE).

As a show of gratitude and continuous support to the barangays, the local government has initiated the Dia del Alcalde concept, an outreach activity bringing frontline services to the barangays. Todate, Dia del Alcalde has visited 60 barangays including the island villages and served over 20,000 families.

In line with our thrust on participatory governance, we have been visiting barangays to consult with the constituents on the projects and programs of the city. We also have been turning over infrastructures to the barangays regardless of the location and distance. On the average, the infrastructure projects for all the barangays increased by about 125% - from P317M in 2013 to P713M in 2014.

BARANGAY

Equipment already awarded and set to be delivered are the

(1) Water Tanker(1) Truck-mounted Declogger(1) Dump Truck(25) units Portable Toilets

The City Council, under the stewardship of Vice Mayor Cesar Iturralde has performed remarkably in the past 12 months. 24 ordinances and 1,507 resolutions approved; 134 public hearings/ commit-tee meetings and on-site inspections conducted

CITY COUNCIL

The 98 barangays remain to be indispensable partners of the City Government. They are the city's show window to the world and are frontliners of public service. Most of the time, barangay officials act on pressing matters in the community and in times of disaster- man-made or natural – the barangay officials are the first res-ponders.

To our barangay officials, let us stay united and strong and together let us face all these challenges confronting our city and build back a better Zamboanga. We urge you to be vigilant Let us remain steadfast in our stand to remain one flag, one nation, one Zamboanga!

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and 43 sessions held—are proofs of the legislative body's dynamism and zeal to serve the constituents who put them in office. Worthy to mention in the list of ordinances approved are the amendments to the ordinance imposing a fee on local registry, amendment to the plantilla ordinance, the supplemental budget ordinance, the annual budget ordinance, the ordinance providing for the legislative records tracking and electronic data storage-access system development program in the Sang-guniang Panlungsod, the ordinance that mandates the organization and management of one barangay one product or OBOP, the enabling ordinance on the expanded promotion of exclusive and continued breastfeeding in the workplace, the ordinance declaring public nuisance all illegal structures, obstructions and improvements found within the rivers of Boalan and Tumaga, the ordinance institutionalizing, promoting and developing organic agriculture, the ordinances that establishes public high

Thank you to all our partners in the barangays for their efforts in all aspects of governance and most particularly in the implementation of the administration's priority thrust on Security, Health and Education (SHE).

As a show of gratitude and continuous support to the barangays, the local government has initiated the Dia del Alcalde concept, an outreach activity bringing frontline services to the barangays. Todate, Dia del Alcalde has visited 60 barangays including the island villages and served over 20,000 families.

In line with our thrust on participatory governance, we have been visiting barangays to consult with the constituents on the projects and programs of the city. We also have been turning over infrastructures to the barangays regardless of the location and distance. On the average, the infrastructure projects for all the barangays increased by about 125% - from P317M in 2013 to P713M in 2014.

BARANGAY

Equipment already awarded and set to be delivered are the

(1) Water Tanker(1) Truck-mounted Declogger(1) Dump Truck(25) units Portable Toilets

The City Council, under the stewardship of Vice Mayor Cesar Iturralde has performed remarkably in the past 12 months. 24 ordinances and 1,507 resolutions approved; 134 public hearings/ commit-tee meetings and on-site inspections conducted

CITY COUNCIL

The 98 barangays remain to be indispensable partners of the City Government. They are the city's show window to the world and are frontliners of public service. Most of the time, barangay officials act on pressing matters in the community and in times of disaster- man-made or natural – the barangay officials are the first res-ponders.

To our barangay officials, let us stay united and strong and together let us face all these challenges confronting our city and build back a better Zamboanga. We urge you to be vigilant Let us remain steadfast in our stand to remain one flag, one nation, one Zamboanga!

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schools in barangay San Roque and the island barangay of Manalipa, institutionalization of the ban on firecrackers and pyrotechnics that resulted to zero casualty during the New Year revelry- the first time ever in the history of Zamboanga and the ordinance reorganizing the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.

Ladies and gentlemen of the City Council, let us continue our partnership together with our two congressional representatives- Cong. Celso Lobregat and Cong. Lilia Nuño. Together we shall trudge the bumpy road ahead, for the challenges and the difficulties will always remain to be a part of our journey.

A total of 3,567 families remain in 2 evacuation centers(ECs) (JFEMSC and ZECS) and 9 transitory sites (TS). The transfer of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from ECs to TS depends on the level of completion of the infrastructures that include houses, roads and utilities. The transfer takes place after series of social preparations, look-see visits in target shelters and vulnerable situations. Three permanent housing projects under Z3R have been turned over to siege-affected families- St. Peter Homeowners Association in Sta. Catalina (16 units), Martha HOA in Sta. Catalina (44 units) and Paniran HOA (143 houses)Work on the different housing programs and road projects by the NHA and DPWH under the Z3R is currently ongoing. As of 15 January, 675 out of the targeted 8,197 permanent housing units have been completed. This includes the 406 units completed out of the targeted 1,661 deliveries in the Home Materials Assistance (HOMA) program and the 269 out of the targeted 1,676 Duplex Type Housing units finished. The different road packages are also under various stages of implementation. During his visit to the city last Sunday, January 25, President Aquino committed to make available P200 million for additional permanent houses under Z3R, P400 million for sewerage facilities in permanent housing sites and P50 million as bridging fundIn partnership with humanitarian agencies, the DSWD and other partners, improvement of the transitory sites and other interventions for livelihood, health and education of our IDPs are being fast tracked. The City Government is doing the best it can to give the affected families a more dignified temporary shelter with the necessary services and facilities built in accordance with existing standards and ultimately a permanent housing based on the build back better concept. It relies fully on the national government for the implementation of the Z3R plan and we are hopeful that the June 2015 timeline will be realized.We are very grateful but we continuously seek the support and assistance of the national government, humanitarian partners, the IDPs and the constituents in general to help us build back a better Zamboanga!

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UPDATES ON THE ZAMBOANGA CITY ROADMAP TO RECOVERY & RECONSTRUCTION

For 2015, we urge the City Council to prioritize various proposed measures that we declare as urgent. These include:

To expedite the passage of the proposed ordinance “Establishing, Operationalizing and Regulating the Use of the Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT) at Barangay Divisoria, City of Zamboanga; Creating and Defining the Functions of the Integrated Bus Terminal Committee; Authorizing the Imposition of Reasonable Rental Rates and Other Fees/ Charges, Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof, and for other Related Purposes.”

To pass an ordinance declaring as nuisance and demolish all illegally constructed finger wharves in the city for security and public safety and order

To require business establishments in the City for the installation of CCTV as part of the requisites for the approval and renewal of business permits

To pass an ordinance implementing a City-wide ID System

To file a case before the Ombudsman holding persons responsible criminally and administratively for the loss of 844 sacks of 50 kilograms sugar while in the custody of the Bureau of Customs

To recommend for the review of the Market Code, Investment Code, Traffic Code and Local Tax Code in order to suit the needs of the present time and

To pass an ordinance on Chavacano Orthography and Lexicography

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schools in barangay San Roque and the island barangay of Manalipa, institutionalization of the ban on firecrackers and pyrotechnics that resulted to zero casualty during the New Year revelry- the first time ever in the history of Zamboanga and the ordinance reorganizing the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.

Ladies and gentlemen of the City Council, let us continue our partnership together with our two congressional representatives- Cong. Celso Lobregat and Cong. Lilia Nuño. Together we shall trudge the bumpy road ahead, for the challenges and the difficulties will always remain to be a part of our journey.

A total of 3,567 families remain in 2 evacuation centers(ECs) (JFEMSC and ZECS) and 9 transitory sites (TS). The transfer of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from ECs to TS depends on the level of completion of the infrastructures that include houses, roads and utilities. The transfer takes place after series of social preparations, look-see visits in target shelters and vulnerable situations. Three permanent housing projects under Z3R have been turned over to siege-affected families- St. Peter Homeowners Association in Sta. Catalina (16 units), Martha HOA in Sta. Catalina (44 units) and Paniran HOA (143 houses)Work on the different housing programs and road projects by the NHA and DPWH under the Z3R is currently ongoing. As of 15 January, 675 out of the targeted 8,197 permanent housing units have been completed. This includes the 406 units completed out of the targeted 1,661 deliveries in the Home Materials Assistance (HOMA) program and the 269 out of the targeted 1,676 Duplex Type Housing units finished. The different road packages are also under various stages of implementation. During his visit to the city last Sunday, January 25, President Aquino committed to make available P200 million for additional permanent houses under Z3R, P400 million for sewerage facilities in permanent housing sites and P50 million as bridging fundIn partnership with humanitarian agencies, the DSWD and other partners, improvement of the transitory sites and other interventions for livelihood, health and education of our IDPs are being fast tracked. The City Government is doing the best it can to give the affected families a more dignified temporary shelter with the necessary services and facilities built in accordance with existing standards and ultimately a permanent housing based on the build back better concept. It relies fully on the national government for the implementation of the Z3R plan and we are hopeful that the June 2015 timeline will be realized.We are very grateful but we continuously seek the support and assistance of the national government, humanitarian partners, the IDPs and the constituents in general to help us build back a better Zamboanga!

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UPDATES ON THE ZAMBOANGA CITY ROADMAP TO RECOVERY & RECONSTRUCTION

For 2015, we urge the City Council to prioritize various proposed measures that we declare as urgent. These include:

To expedite the passage of the proposed ordinance “Establishing, Operationalizing and Regulating the Use of the Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT) at Barangay Divisoria, City of Zamboanga; Creating and Defining the Functions of the Integrated Bus Terminal Committee; Authorizing the Imposition of Reasonable Rental Rates and Other Fees/ Charges, Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof, and for other Related Purposes.”

To pass an ordinance declaring as nuisance and demolish all illegally constructed finger wharves in the city for security and public safety and order

To require business establishments in the City for the installation of CCTV as part of the requisites for the approval and renewal of business permits

To pass an ordinance implementing a City-wide ID System

To file a case before the Ombudsman holding persons responsible criminally and administratively for the loss of 844 sacks of 50 kilograms sugar while in the custody of the Bureau of Customs

To recommend for the review of the Market Code, Investment Code, Traffic Code and Local Tax Code in order to suit the needs of the present time and

To pass an ordinance on Chavacano Orthography and Lexicography

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