The CPDO and CSWDO together with PSAIX concludes the 6-day speakers training on CBMS Data Collection at the Zamboanga Seafood House, San Roque, Zamboanga City

City Development Council Executive Committee (expanded) met Friday, March 17, 2023 to pass a resolution endorsing the New Zamboanga International Airport Development Project to RDC IX, and the draft Ordinance updating the Investment Incentive Code of Zamboanga City. The meeting was attended by the Punong Barangays of Mercedes, Zambowood and Talabaan as well as representatives from DOTr who joined via Zoom and presented the ZIADP.
 
What: CY 2023 1st Quarter Regular RPMC IX Meeting Cum Problem-Solving Session
When: March 1, 2023 @ 9:00AM
Where: Jade, Grand Astoria Hotel
What: Preparation of the Executive-Legislatuve Agenda (ELA) Dashboard for Projects funded under the City FY 2023 Annual Budget supported by the USAID CHANGE Projects for the timely implementation of the ELA programs, projects and activities
When: February 27-28, 2023 @ 9:00AM
Where: CPDO Conference room
 
 
Monitors of the PMC, Wednesday, February 22, 2023, inspected LGU projects in Barangays Camino Nuevo, Canelar, Pasonanca and Catangan. The inspected projects forms part of the role of the PMC to ensure that development projects in Zamboanga City are implemented according to accepted standards. Among those inspected are as follows:
 
1.) Construction of Evacuation Center at Sta.Maria Cluster
2.) Development of Parks and Garden at Pasonanca
3.) Construction of Balay Silangan at Pasonanca
4.) Construction of Drainage System at Carmen Valley, Pasonanca
5.) Concreting of Road at Pasonanca
6.) Construction of DRRM Building with Command Center at Cabatangan
7.) Site Development for Center of Youth, Cabatangan
8.) Construction of Drainage System at Canelar Moret to Johnston Compound Canelar
9.) Construction/Rehabilitation/ Improvement of Drainage System at Moret Road, Canelar
10.) Construction of Multi-Purpose Building at Camino Nuevo
11.) Construction of Covered Court at Camino Nuevo
 
The Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) is a special body of the City Development Council (CDC) that is tasked to monitor and evaluate infrastructure projects funded by the government in Zamboanga City.
What: Civil Society Organization (CSO) Planning Session enjoined by the DILG through MC-2021-054 on the amendment to the DILG MC-2021-012 on the establishment of CSO Desk and Institutionalization of People’s Council in the LGU. Funded and assisted by the USAID-CHANGE Project together with the CSO Desk Officer of the City Planning Office in formulating an Ordinance establishing the system of partnership between the LGUs and CSOs.
When: February 9, 2023 @ 8:00AM
Where: Badjao 3, Garden Orchid Hotel

What: Second Batch – Preparation of the amended CY 2024 component of CY 2023-2025 Local Development Investment Program (LDIP) and CY 2024 Annual Investment Program (AIP) and Local Budget Accountability (LBAC)
When: February 1, 2023 @ 1:00PM
Where: CPDCO Conference Room

What: Inter-Agengy Joint Project Inspection on the Completion of Z3R Infrastructure Project -Concreting of footbridges implemented by the National Housing Authority (NHA), Repair thru permanent replacement of wooden footbridge with concrete footbridge at Z3R Sitio Hongkong
When: February 1, 2023 @ 2:00PM
Where: HLMD Office Ground Floor, Centro Latino Bldg., Paseo del Mar for short briefing then proceed to Sitio Hongkong, Barangay Rio Hondo

What: CY 2023 First Quarter Field Monitoring Visit RPMC IX, through its Project Monitoring Team
When: January 26, 2023
Where: DPWH UPMO Projects (PR-12 Curuan-Sibuco Road)

Monitors of the PMC, Tuesday, January 17, 2023, inspected LGU projects in Barangays Mampang, Talon Talon, Tugbungan and Sta. Catalina. The inspected projects forms part of the role of the PMC to ensure that development projects in Zamboanga City are implemented according to accepted standards. Among those inspected are as follows:1.) Construction of Crematorium at Mampang Public Cementery, Mampang
2.) Construction of Columbarium at Mampang Public Cementery, Mampang
3.) Construction of Four (4) Storey Twenty (20) Classroom School Building at Mampang National High School (Phase 1), Mampang
4.) Construction/Rehabilitation/ Improvement of Drainage System at Talon-Talon
5.) Rehabilitation/Improvement of Road at Talon-Talon Loop, Talon-Talon
6.) Concreting of Road at Tugbungan-Putik-Boalan, Tugbungan
7.) Desilting and Dredging of Riverbeds ( Tumaga – Tugbungan )
8.) Construction of Three (3) Storey School Building at Tugbungan Elem. School, Tugbungan
9.) Construction of Three (3) Storey Fifteen (15) Classroom School Building at Don Gregorio Evangelista Memorial School, Sta. Catalina
The Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) is a special body of the City Development Council (CDC) that is tasked to monitor and evaluate infrastructure projects funded by the government in Zamboanga City.

CPDO Zamboanga hosts the Joint Committee Meeting of the Project Monitoring Committee and the CDC Sectoral Committee on Physical and Land Use Development on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 9AM at the City Hall Conference Room.
 
The City Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals convened December 2, 2022 at the City Hall Conference Room to act on applications for locational clearance. Mayor John Dalipe presided over the meeting that included several re-appeals on setback issues and applications for Special Use Permit.
 
CPDO Zamboanga joins the USAID Climate Resilience Cities project on its two day workshop on Adopting CDRA in LCCAP at the Palacio Del Sur Marcian Garden Hotel on November 28-29, 2022. The Acting Assistant CPDC presented the City’s profile and CDP Framework. CRC commits to assist the LGU in preparing the CDRA and LCCAP as the CDP and CLUP are set to be updated for the next planning period.
 
 
The International Organization for Migration met with the CPDO Zamboanga to discuss IOM’s ongoing study on climate migration to Zamboanga City. The courtesy meeting last Monday, November 28, 2022 at the CPDO Conference Room included discussions on the assistance that the LGU can provide as IOM proceeds with its data gathering exercises.
 
 
Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) monitors continue inspection activities Monitors of the PMC, Tuesday, November 29, 2022, inspected LGU projects in Barangays Talisayan, Ayala, Maasin, Cawit and Malagutay. The inspected projects forms part of the role of the PMC to ensure that development projects in Zamboanga City are implemented according to accepted standards. Among those inspected are as follows:
1.) Site Development in Talisayan
2.) Dredging/Desiltation of Riverbeds at Saaz River in Talisayan
3.) Construction of School Building at Colegio De la Ciudad De Zamboanga
4.) B. Construction of Slope Protection in Ayala
5.) B. Retrofitting/Rehabilitation of Maasin Bridge at Maasin
6.) A. Retrofitting/Rehabilitation of Cawit Bridge at Cawit
7.) Construction of Drainage System at Malagutay
The Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) is a special body of the City Development Council (CDC) that is tasked to monitor and evaluate infrastructure projects funded by the government in Zamboanga City.
What: Meeting with DHSUD and HLMD on various Programs of DHSUD such as Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program (4PH) and Badjao Housing Program
Where: HLMD Office
When: November 28, 2022

What: Information, Education and Communication Campaign on Training-Workshop on Understanding Risk Exposure Map by DENR-Mines and Geoscience Bureau Central Office
Where: City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Conference Hall
When: November 24, 2022 (8:00 am – 5:00pm)

Monitors of the PMC, on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, inspected LGU projects in Barangays Taluksangay, Talabaan, Mercedes, Pasobolong, Salaan and Lunzuran. The inspected projects forms part of the role of the PMC to ensure that development projects in Zamboanga City are implemented according to accepted standards. Among those inspected are as follows:
 
1.) Construction of Multi-purpose center at Taluksangay
2.) Construction of Multi-purpose center at Talabaan
3.) Rehabilitation of Mercedes-Talabaan Road, Mercedes
4.) Construction of Multi-Purpose Building at Mercedes National High School, Mercedes
5.) Construction of Slope Protection at River Walls, Pasobolong
6.) Construction of Slope Protection with Box Culvert at Salaan
7.) Construction of Sanitary Landfill (Cell #3) at Salaan
8.) Construction of Two (2) Storey Eight Classroom School Building at Lunzuran Elementary School, Lunzuran (Completion)
9.) Rehabilation/Improvement of Barangay Hall at Lunzuran
The Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) is a special body of the City Development Council (CDC) that is tasked to monitor and evaluate infrastructure projects funded by the government in Zamboanga City
CPDO Zamboanga joins the City Accountant and the City Legal Officer at the Sangguniang Panlungsod, November 14, 2022 (morning) for the SP Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with DOTR for the aquisition of properties in Mercedes. With a Php1 billion additional fund under the FY 2021 GAA, DOTr is set to download the fund to the LGU as part of aquisition of properties in Mercedes for the New Airport Development Project. The SP unanimously adopted a Resolution authorizing the LCE to enter into an Agreement with DOTr for the utilization of the Php1 Billion fund.

Cpdo Zamboanga participates in the 4th National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill, early today, Thursday, November 10, 2022. Organized by the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office in collaboration with the Office of the Civil Defense and PhiVolcs and other agencies, the NSED is aimed to promote disaster preparedness as well as test the readiness of the different agencies.

CPDO Zamboanga joins a contingent of the Philippine Air Force and the Department of National Defense to make initial inspection of prospective sites for the transfer of the Edwin Andrews Air Base (EAAB). With the aquisition of properties in Mercedes in full swing for the transfer of the Zamboanga International Airport (ZIA), the DND is studying the possibility of moving EAAB near the (proposed) new ZIA.

The City Peace and Order Council Technical Working Group (CPOC – TWG) met again on October 26, 2022 at the City Hall Conference Room to discuss the updates on the formulation of the POPS Plan. The Acting City Planning and Development Coordinator, EnP Ma Luz Agbayani presided over the meeting. The CPOC TWG was established by virtue of EO No. JD 2022 – 072.

The City Planning and Development Coordinator’s office joins the 2nd Semester Executive Field Monitoring Inspection by the Regional Project Monitoring Committee lead by NEDA IX, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Among the inspected projects are as follows:
1.) Zamboanga City Bypass Road from Barangay Sinubong to Culianan
2.) Cabaluay – Zambowood – Mampang Diversion Road
3.) Zamboanga City Fly-over project at Sta. cruz market intersection
4.) Sewage Treatment Plants at Rio Hondo
5.) Port Terminal Building
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Officer convened the focal persons for the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) on November 16, 2022 at the City Hall Conference Room. The team discussed the mechanism to reach the goal of saving fuel and electricity consumption by 10%.
 
 
CPDO Zamboanga through the CSO Desk concluded the two-day Community Engagement Program for Basic Sectors conducted November 15-16, 2022 at the City Hall Conference Room. Around forty SP Accredited CSOs participated in the session where select representatives were chosen to participate in LGU Ad Hoc Committees.
 

SM Mindpro representatives met with select local officials to workout issues and discuss collaboration opportunities for local development. As the LGU strives to bring back economic vibrancy, employment generators are imperative to stimulate business activities.

The Performance Management Team (PMT) convened November 4, 2022 for its second semester meeting at the City Hall Conference Room. Chaired by the City Administrator and championed by the Mayor, the PMT ensures the proper execution of the Strategic Performance Managment System through the OPCR and the IPCR. The CPDO Zamboanga is the secretariat of the PMT.

CPDO Zamboanga joins the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) IX in the search for the next young Statistics Whizzes during the 26th Philippine Statistics Quiz City Wide Elimination. The city elimination was conducted last November 4, 2022 at the Grand Astoria Plaza Hotel. EnP Jayson D Bustamante , Statistician II, of LGU Zamboanga City presided as Chairman of the Board.

The City Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals (CZBAA) convened at the City Hall Conference Room on November 3, 2022 to act on appeals for Locational Clearances and Special Use Permits. Headed by the local chief executive, the CZBAA is delegated with the autority to provide variances and exceptions on activities that warrant consideration. The CPDO Zamboanga is the Secretariat of the CZBAA.

CPDO Zamboanga participates in the provincial area consultation for the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Development Plan 2023-2028 Strategic Framework at the Crystal Ballroom, Grand Astoria Hotel, November 4, 2022. The consultation is arranged by NEDA IX being the RDC IX Secretariat.

The Technical Working Group for the New Zamboanga International Airport Project met on November 3, 2022 at the CEO Conference Room to discuss the progress in the acquisition of lots. The LGU aims to expedite the transfer of P800 million from DOTR in the soonest possible time as negotiations with lot owners continue

The Youth Development Alliance sub-committee on Governance met November 3, 2022 to finalize the reorganization of YDA and finalize the fineprint for the Memorandum of Understanding between the LGU and USAID Opportunity 2.0. The reorganized YDA plans to convene in mid-November to recalibrate its strategy for youth development.
 
 
 
 
 
 
CPDO Zamboanga meets with PSA IX, November 3, 2022, for an initial coordination meeting for the conduct of a Community Based Monitoring System (CBMS). CBMS is a data gathering exercise intended to profile households and barangays on poverty related indicators. The LGU intends to conduct a CBMS in early 2023.
 
 
 
 
 
CPDO Zamboanga convenes the Safe Schools Reopenning Team (SSRT) on October 28, 2022 , 2PM, to iron out the final arrangements for the November 11, 2022 culmination activity in Manila. Safe Schools Reopenning project is an initiative by UNICEF and Galing Pook in partnership with select LGUs and DepEd.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Office of the City Planning and Development Coordinator together with the City Budget Office met with select LGU units on October 27, 2022 to discuss their respective quarterly report of physical performance using LBAc No. 3. As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted several departments need to recalibrate their respective targets to commensurate to their offices’ capacities under the New Normal.

Orientation on RBME of LGU Infrastructure Projects or RLIP thru the Subaybayan Portal with DILG IX was conducted online at the CPDO Conference Room. RLIP aims to optimize the outcomes expected from the 20% National Tax Allotment (NTA) for LGUs to ensure substantial increase in the effectivity in resource utilization.
The online orientation was attended by officers from the Office of the City Engineer and the Research Evalaution and Statistics Division of the Office of the City Planning and Development Coordinator.
Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) monitors continue inspection activities Monitors of the PMC, on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, inspected LGU projects in Barangays Panubigan, Lubigan, Quiniput, Curuan and Buenavista. The inspected projects forms part of the role of the PMC to ensure that development projects in Zamboanga City are implemented according to accepted standards. Among those inspected are as follows:
1.) Construction of Barangay Hall at Panubigan
2.) Construction of three (3) additional classroom school building at Panubigan Elementary School Building at Panubigan
3.) Construction of Health Center at Panubigan
4.) Construction of Shoreline Protection at Panubigan
5.) Construction of Evacuation Center at Curuan
6.) Rehabilitation/Improvement of Curuan Gymnasium at Curuan
7.) Rehabilitation/Improvement of Fire Station at Quiniput
8.) Construction of Multi-Purpose Building at Buenavista
9.) Construction of Slope Protection at Sitio Cansilayan, Lubigan
The Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) is a special body of the City Development Council (CDC) that is tasked to monitor and evaluate infrastructure projects funded by the government in Zamboanga City.
The City Peace and Order Council Technical Working Group (CPOC – TWG) held its maiden meeting Friday, October 14, 2022 at the City Hall Conference Room to discuss the preparation of the POPS Plan. The Acting City Planning and Development Coordinator, EnP Ma Luz Agbayani presided over the meeting with the DILG City Director and the local chief executive. The CPOC TWG was established by virtue of EO No. JD 2022 – 072.
 
CPDO joins the 33rd National Statistics Month celebration with the theme Boosting the country’s Recovery with Informed Decisions, Better Policies. Organized by the Philippines Statistical System through the PSA, this year’s celebration marks the first conduct of CBMS under PSA.
Statistics play a pivotal role in evidenced based planning, ensuring an informed policy making, and program prioritization anchored on grassroots realities.
What: Civil Society Organization (CSO) Selection
Where: Sangguniang Panlungsod Session Hall
When: September 14, 2022 (1:00 pm – 5:00 pm)

The Project Monitoring Committee meeting was convened on September 9, 2022 at the City Hall Conference room.

Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) monitors continue inspection activities Monitors of the PMC, on Thursday, August 11, 2022, inspected LGU projects in Barangays Zone I, Zone II, Zone III and Zone IV. The inspected projects forms part of the role of the PMC to ensure that development projects in Zamboanga City are implemented according to accepted standards. Among those inspected are as follows:
 
1.) Construction/Rehabilitation/ Improvement of Sidewalk at Central Business District, Zone I
2.) Construction/Rehabilitation/ Improvement of Sidewalk at Central Business District, Zone II
3.) Construction/Rehabilitation/ Improvement of Sidewalk at Central Business District, Zone III
4.) Construction/Rehabilitation/ Improvement of Sidewalk at Central Business District, Zone IV
5.) Construction of Three (3) Storey Office Building at Pettit Barracks, Zone IV
6.) Construction/Rehabilitation/ Improvement of Drainage System at Zone IV
 
The Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) is a special body of the City Development Council (CDC) that is tasked to monitor and evaluate infrastructure projects funded by the government in Zamboanga City.

Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) monitors continue inspection activities Monitors of the PMC, August 3 and 4, 2022, inspected LGU projects in Island Barangays like Busay, Pasilmanta, Landang Gua, Landang Laum, Tumalutab, Manalipa, Pangapuyan and Tigtabon. The inspected projects forms part of the role of the PMC to ensure that development projects in Zamboanga City are implemented according to accepted standards. Among those inspected are as follows:
1.) Construction of Two (2) Storey Six (6) Classroom School Building at Landang Gua Elementary School, Landang Gua
2.) Construction of Health Center at Landang Gua
3.) Construction Of Two (2) Storey Six (6) Classroom School Building at Landang Laum Elementary School, Landang Laum
4.) Construction of One ( 1) Storey Three (3) Classroom School Building at Landang Laum Elementary School, Landang Laum
5.) Construction Of Health Center at Pasilmanta
6.) Construction of Covered Court at Centro Pasilmanta
7.) Construction of Shoreline Protection at Pasilmanta
8.) Improvement of Road at Manalipa
9.) Construction of Covered Court at Manalipa
10.) Construction of Open Stage and Comfort Room at Sinunuc Elementary School, Tumalutab
11.) Construction Of Three (3) Classroom at Tumalutab Elementary School, Tumalutab
12.) Construction of Solar Dryer at Tigtabon
The Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) is a special body of the City Development Council (CDC) that is tasked to monitor and evaluate infrastructure projects funded by the government in Zamboanga City.

Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) monitors continue inspection activities Monitors of the PMC, on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, inspected LGU projects in Barangays Pamucutan, Ayala, Tulungatung, Recodo and Cawit. The inspected projects forms part of the role of the PMC to ensure that development projects in Zamboanga City are implemented according to accepted standards. Among those inspected are as follows:

1.) Construction of Covered Shed at Sitio Anuling, Pamucutan

2.) Construction of School Building at Colegio Dela Ciudad De Zamboanga, Ayala

3.) Construction of Barangay Hall at Ayala

4.) Construction of Hanging Bridge at Sto. Niño, Ayala

5.) Construction of Slope Protection at Ayala

6.) Construction of Fence at Ayala Health Center, Ayala

7.) Construction of Fence at Tulungatung National High School, Tulungatung

8.) Construction of Multi-Purpose Building at Tulungatung

9.) Construction of Covered Court at Recodo Elementary School, Recodo

10.) Construction of Day Care Center at Recodo

11.) Construction of Slope Protection at Cawit

The Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) is a special body of the City Development Council (CDC) that is tasked to monitor and evaluate infrastructure projects funded by the government in Zamboanga City.

Monitors of the PMC, on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, inspected LGU projects in Barangays Talon-talon, Sta. Barbara, Rio Hondo, Mampang and Mariki. The inspected projects forms part of the role of the PMC to ensure that development projects in Zamboanga City are implemented according to accepted standards. Among those inspected are as follows:

1.) Construction of Four (4) Storey Twenty (20) Classroom School Building at Mampang National High School (Phase 1), Mampang
2. ) Rehabilitation/Improvement of Road at Talon-Talon Loop, Talon-Talon
3.) Construction/Rehabilitation/ Improvement of Drainage System at Talon-Talon
4.) Construction/Rehabilitation/ Improvement of Drainage System at Talon-Talon Loop, Talon-Talon
5.) Construction of Sump Tank at Talon-Talon
6.) Construction of Waiting Shed with Steel Bench at Sta. Barbara Elementary School, Sta. Barbara (Revised)
7.) Construction of Health Center at Sta. Barbara
8.) Construction/Rehabilitation/ Improvement of Hatchery Facility at ZSCMST, Rio Hondo
9.) Construction of Footbriges at Block A, Mariki
 
The Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) is a special body of the City Development Council (CDC) that is tasked to monitor and evaluate infrastructure projects funded by the government in Zamboanga City.
 
The City Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals (CZBAA) convened Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the City Hall Conference Room. Applications for Land Use Exceptions, and zoning variances were evaluated as the New Zoning Ordinance took effect on January 2022.
 
The blended/hybrid meeting was presided by the City Mayor and attended by members from the CLO, CAgri, CEO, BPLO, CHO, OCENR, CVet and CPDO.
The first batch Training on Updating the Barangay Development and Investment Plans concluded Friday, April 22, 2022. Select Barangay Officials attended the 3-day training, which began on April 20, 2022, hosted by the CPDO in coordination with DILG Zamboanga Office.
 
The exercise forms part of the City Government’s thrust in supporting Barangay LGUs in the preparation of plans and programming instruments. The technical assistance provided to Barangay LGUs hopes to increase satisfactory compliance of Barangays on DILG mandated instruments, as well as raise the standard of LGU planning/programming process.
 
The next batch of trainings is scheduled on May 2022.