RA 9502 Cheaper Medicines Act (PPAN) 2011-2016 Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition DOH-NCIP-DILG JMC 2013-1 and DOH MC 2013-0037 Guidelines on the Delivery of Health Services for IPs/ICCs Annex 4 Interview with DSWD Region XI 1. Current Social Protection situation in Region XI - With DSWD taking the lead among the social protection agencies in the country, it maintains that the true implementer of social protection programs is the local government unit. - The initiatives do come from the national government, but implementation happens at the local level. And this is where some issues happen since these initiatives are not integrated in the local process. - Some LGUs are not aware that some initiatives/policies are part of the social protection plan - Usually if a program involves download of resources to the LGU wherein it will be used for a “tangible” project with direct benefit to the LGUs constituencies, the LGU is amenable. But if it involves only work, like collection of data, reporting, research, etc. the LGU is less likely to cooperate. - There are 6 municipalities in the Region XI that conducted the Family Risk/Vulnerability Assessment, these municipalities were Lupon, San Isidro, Gov. Generoso, Tarragona, Caraga, and Baganga. DSWD is thinking of repeating the assessment as the understanding of the enumerators and indicators by the barangay social workers were different from the expectations of the agency. This was probably due to lapses in coordination between the Municipal LGU, Municipal Social Welfare Office and Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator. - Quarterly Accomplishment Report (data provided) - Number of poor and qualified families for 4Ps (both identified thru the NHTS) - Most social welfare programs in the country are targeted programs. First world countries often implement universal programs. - Social Pension Programs are the source of the biggest payouts among the programs. These are pensioners identified thru the LISTAHAN-NHTS. - There are no variations among the qualifications for CCT and MCCT per region. - From 2015-2016 there was data on “survival” rate and self-sufficiency rate of those enrolled under the 4Ps. This data was used to assess those that are ready to “graduate” or move out of the 4Ps into another set of initiatives. (KALAHI-CIDSS and SLP) - Most Filipinos want work (even blue-collar work) rather than a business. The SLP does not only provide livelihood amelioration but employment programs as well. - Poverty level/situation in Region XI is improving in the current administration since development has been seen owing to the President coming from Davao City. 2. How does the agency contribute/compliment the Social Protection component of the Philippine Development Plan? 55