The powerpoint highlights the rural development response to COVID19 in the Philippines focusing on the Balik Probinsiya Program. I enhanced my analysis with scientific literatures as well as the OECD report.
The powerpoint highlights the rural development response to COVID19 in the Philippines focusing on the Balik Probinsiya Program. I enhanced my analysis with scientific literatures as well as the OECD report.
The powerpoint highlights the rural development response to COVID19 in the Philippines focusing on the Balik Probinsiya Program. I enhanced my analysis with scientific literatures as well as the OECD report.
The powerpoint highlights the rural development response to COVID19 in the Philippines focusing on the Balik Probinsiya Program. I enhanced my analysis with scientific literatures as well as the OECD report.
COVID19: BALIK PROBINSIYA, BAGONG PAG-ASA (BP2) PROGRAM In Partial Fullfillment to the Requirements of RD 308
November 21, 2020
Nathaniel Vincent A. Lubrica
Objectives of the Presentation a. State the rationale of establishing EO 114; b. Discuss the features of the BP2 Program; c. State the advantages of the BP2 Program; d. State the disadvantages of the BP2 Program; e. Discuss the possible impact of the BP2 Program to rural development; and f. Evaluate the BP2 Program vis a vis rural development models and approaches. Report Outline I. Rationale II. Program Description III. Advantages IV. Disadvantages V. Conclusion VI. Recommendation VII. References Rationale • High COVID-19 infection rate in urban areas • Perrineal population problems in megacities and HUCs • Constituional provisions for rural development: poverty reduction, social justice and equity, and ecological balance • PDRDP (2017-2022) • Ambisyon Natin 2040 • RA 11469 • Rural areas both help and is affected by the pandemic Opportunities for rural development (OECD, 2020) Program Description • Decongestion of NCR • Informal settlers as special targets • Immediate Response strategies • The Balik Probinsiya, Bagong Pagasa Council • Key Areas: Empowerment of Local Industries, Food Security and Agricultural Productivity, Social Welfare, Health, and Employment, and Development of Infrastructure • Towards a Law • Inter-agency Coordination • Setting Up Model “Balik” Villages • BP2 Website: balikprobinsiya.ph BP2 Council Members Advantages • Warm Reception among Beneficiaries: Decongesting NCR • Warm Reception Among LGUs • Program Statistics • Proof of Beneficiaries • Regional Disparity on Wages can be Addressed • Local Benefits can be Realized • Consultations for Feedback Disadvantages • Resources needed at a fast pace • More supporting policies needed • Impacts need to be proven • Healthcare and Economic Problems in rural areas • Exacerbation of Healthcare and Economic Problems in Rural Areas • Long Term Preparations is Needed Impact to Rural Development • The BP2 program has four key results areas to ensure inclusive and balanced urban and rural development, and the creation of resilient and sustainable communities: (1) the empowerment of local industries; (2) food security and agricultural productivity; (3) housing, social welfare, health, employment and human resource development; and (4) infrastructure development. Conclusion • Opportunities such as the BP2 came to fore during the pandemic. Similar approaches in the past mostly failed because of the lack of the appreciation on rural development as well as the recognition on the disadvantages of centralized urban growth. • The constitution as well as Philippine development strategies and policies recognize the importance of rural development which paved way to the justification of BP2 program through EO 114. Conclusion • The start of the implementation of the project shows a positive response from multiple council members, local government units as well as the target beneficiaries. The online registration as well as the strategic communication plan proved to be effective reaching out to the target beneficiaries. • It was observed that resettlement areas as well as partnership with rural industries are preliminarily established. With the latest registrants reaching 100,319, statistics can provide trends on the demographics and target destination. • It was found that the program can provide solution to other problems such as regional wage disparities and insurgencies. Furthermore, the program include consultations as a feedback mechanism. Conclusion • Despite of the advantages of a program, there will always be disadvantages. The rapid action needed for the program implementation posed a big challenge in government systems as well as the readiness of the host local government units. • BP2 requires other supporting policies linked to recovery and tax incentives since the program emanated from the emergency powers of the President in the re-allocation of funds to the program. • A big disadvantage like any other program is its impact which halted nationwide institutionalization. Other issues identified were the program’s healthcare and economic effect. • However, Agnoetti et al. (2020) confirms the positive effect of rural development by decreasing exposure to COVID-19 along with low energy inputs to the environment. Conclusion • All in all, the program shows good reception from both actors and stakeholders. Though there were several disadvantages, I feel that the program can address the issues during the process with sound coordination and in-built feedback mechanisms. Nevertheless, the program is continuously implemented. Recommendations • Though consultations were conducted, accessible sources does not clearly illustrate the involvement and inputs of stakeholders. Aside from stakeholder inputs, the host communities should be involved in the program. The readiness of the host municpality/community must also be taken into consideration. • Only few members of the council were actively engaging and formulating short term, medium term, and long term programs aligned to BP2. Anent to these, another major consideration would be blending or complementing the BP2 to existing line agency, local government unit, and community plans, programs, and activities. Recommendations • In the US through USDA and Europe through the European Commission, COVID19 responses focus on loans and programs for agriculture, and rural businesses. Thus, an office that focuses on rural development must be established to ensure the sustainability of BP2. • The Kerlala model can be considered in preparing the host communities as well as the integration of the new resettlement areas. • Program impact research framework needs to be formulated and conducted Benchmark on OECD Country Best Practices References • Agnoletti, M., Manganelli, S., Piras, F., 2020. Covid-19 and rural landscape. Landscape and Urban Planning 204 (2020) 103995 • Chatukulam, J., Tharamangalam, J., 2021. The Kerala model in the time of COVID19: Rethinking state, society, and democracy. World Development 137 (202.1) 105207. • Forbes, March 17, 2020. How the Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic is Impacting Rural America. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/claryestes/2020/03/17/coronavirus-and-rural- america/?sh=770c45cae108 • GMA News Online, November 17, 2020. NEDA suggests to defer institutionalization of Balik Probinsya program. Retrieved from https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/764453/neda-suggests-to-defer- institutionalization-of-balik-probinsya-program/story/ References • GMA News Online, May 13, 2020. Balik Probinsya program got nearly 10k applicants in 5 days –NHA exec. Retrieved from https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/738034/balik-probinsya-program-got-nearly- 10k-applicants-in-5-days-nha-exec/story/ • Inquirer, May 26, 2020. Wage is key issue in ‘Balik Probinsya’. Retrieved from https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1280722/wage-is-key-issue-in-balik-probinsya • Inquirer, May 28, 2020. ‘Balik Probinsya’ program to generate more problems in rural areas — Gabriela. Retrieved from https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1282627/balik-probinsya-program-to-generate-more-problems-in-rural-areas- gabriela • McKenzie, G. and Adams, B., 2020. A country comparison of place-based activity response to COVID-19 policies. Applied Geography 125 (2020) 102363. • Mindanao Daily, October 12, 2020. Balik Probinsya Program preparations continue as Bong Go pushes for holistic approach in boosting economic opportunities in the provinces. Retrieved from https://www.mindanaodailynews.com/news/nation/trending-news/balik-probinsya-program-preparations- continue-as-bong-go-pushes-for-holistic-approach-in-boosting-economic-opportunities-in-the-provinces • OECD, June 16, 2020. Policy Implications of Coronavirus Crisis for Rural Development. Retrieved from http://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/policy-responses/policy-implications-of-coronavirus-crisis-for-rural- development-6b9d189a/ References • Philippine News Agency, May 31, 2020. MinDA completes ‘Balik Probinsya’ consultations. Retrieved from https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1104466 • Philippine News Agency, May 29, 2020. 'Balik Probinsya' to help address insurgency: Or. Mindoro mayor. Retrieved from https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1104193 • Philippine News Agency, June 1, 2020. Lanao Norte guv mulls BPO village as ‘Balik’ model. Retrieved from https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1104577 • Philippine News Agency, June 10, 2020. 85K enroll for Balik Probinsya; gov't cites LGUs' preparedness. Retrieved from https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1105434 • Philippine News Agency, June 18, 2020. Go cites BP2 'template communities' in Mindanao. Retrieved from https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1106369 • Philippine News Agency, June 24, 2020. Model 'Balik' hub ground breaks in Lanao Norte town. Retrieved from https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1106897 • Philppine News Agency, October 1, 2020. Go lauds holistic approach of BP2 program. Retrieved from https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1117190 • Philippine News Agency, August 20, 2020. Zambo Norte town readies 'Balik Probinsya' plantation area. Retrieved from https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1112848 • Tribune, November 11, 2020. DENR Bataan allots land for ‘Balik Probinsiya’ program. Retrieved from https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/11/11/denr-bataan-allots-land-for-balik-probinsiya-program/