Validation of PAMANA 2013-2014 projects conducted

From the Philippine Information Agency (Feb 23): Validation of PAMANA 2013-2014 projects conducted

More than P36 million worth of Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) projects of the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) in Kauswagan town, Lanao del Norte was jointly validated by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), DA-RFO 10, Local Government Unit of Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, Armed Forces of the Philippines 5th Mechanized Brigade, and the Municipal Philippine National Police on 15 February.

PAMANA is a national government program and framework for peace and development. The PAMANA program is implemented in conflict affected areas covered by existing peace agreement. One of its goals is to reduce poverty and vulnerability in conflict-affected areas through sustainable rural development, community infrastructure and focused delivery of social services.

The joint validation of PAMANA projects were conducted in response to the queries made by Pacasirang Batidor who claimed to be a former Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Chairman in Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte. Batidor requested the DA to locate the P63.5 million worth of PAMANA projects implemented in the year 2013-2014and further questioned the delayed completion of these projects.

In a comprehensive cost and status report that was presented by DA-RFO 10 to Ranolfo Daligdig spokesperson of Batidor it reflects that only P36.5 million is allocated and not P63.5 million.

In addition, Field Operations Division Chief Carlota S. Madriaga emphasized that the process of releasing the fund of the project is through tranching wherein downloading of fund is not on a one-time basis. At least 70% physical accomplishment is required for the release of the second tranche.

MNLF Commander of Barangay Delabayan, Kauswagan, Nazir Manalao, the beneficiary of the projects that was put on question, confirmed that they had received the PAMANA projects and there were no reasons for them to validate further since the project is visible in their barangay.

After the validation, it was sighted that most of the PAMANA projects of 2013-2014 were completed and others are on their final tranche. The LGU committed to complete the remaining projects on April, 2017.

http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1471487853728/validation-of-pamana-2013-2014-projects-conducted