National Industry Cluster Capacity

Enhancement Project

STATUS REPORT (as of 15 June 2014)

Department of Trade & Industry Regional Operations Group

Stage of progress

Regions

Activity plan is not finalized and not approved

The basic framework of the activity plan was agreed among the cluster players. The framework was approved

Cluster organization is established. They are in the stage of implementation

N. Luzon    

- Bangus (R-1)- Coffee (CAR)- Dairy (R-2)- Bamboo (R-3)

S. Luzon   -Tourism (R-4B)-H&W (NCR)

- ICT (R-4A)- W/H (R-5)

Visayas  -GDH-Tourism-H&W (*)

- ICT

Mindanao(excl. Davao)   -Poultry (R-10)(*)

-Oil Palm (R-13)(*)-Rubber (R-9) -Tuna (R-12)

(As of mid-March, 2014)

(*) Implementation stage, as of May 20.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES

1. Implemented Support Modules for Industry Cluster Capacity Enhancement

North Luzon: Coffee: capability building cum pre-investment matching for coffee growers in

CAR; advocacy on coffee beans quality standards thru Nestle Philippines; turned over 3 equipment to beneficiaries of SSF

Milkfish: Regional Bangus Summit; awarded SSF to 3 milkfish industry org./associations;

Dairy: training on the improvement of feed and feeding system; animal health management and conduct of massive artificial insemination; provided SSF on dairy collection, processing and marketing

Bamboo: database build-up using GPS & GIS – DENR surveyed bamboo stands in Region 3 provinces; Capability building on nursery and plantation establishment and management

MAJOR ACTIVITIES

South Luzon: ICT (R4A): promo collaterals for the Japan Study Mission; study mission in

Japan Wearables & Homestyle (R5): training needs identification; research and

learning Japanese market trends for W & H & GDH Industry Clusters; market tie-up & technology sourcing in Cebu and Metro Manila

:Visayas GDH: market research on green products, technology, trends & buyers’ profile

ICT & ICT Services: IT assessment and certifications; Visayas-based technology

business incubation (TBI) Health & Wellness: website developed Tourism: souvenir product development of Reg. 7

MAJOR ACTIVITIES

Mindanao: Rubber (R9): rubber production & expansion program; rubber quality

improvement advocacy program Poultry (R10): capability building and development program; forum on AEC

integration focusing on poultry industry perspective Tuna (R12): training on PTRACE, GMP, & orientation on international standards

Palm Oil: top level industry forum on tenurial policy issues; Phil. oil palm

industry roadmap Metro Davao: Seaweed: developed nursery farm (1/4 ha.); value-adding and enterprise

development for sustainable seaweed industry Banana: promotion of Cavendish banana in the domestic market; promotional

tours around Cebu provinces and product launching Mango: Mango Rejuvenation project in Davao del Sur; farmers field school

lecture and demo on adoption of GAP

MAJOR ACTIVITIES

Metro Davao: Coconut: organizational diagnosis and strategic planning cum leaders

convergence; converged with the Tourism cluster for the development and promotion of coco-food based projects Mining: ARM Trainers’ training module in 2013; mine visits in Palawan Tourism: School of Living Tradition training in Samal, Davao City and Sta. Cruz,

Davao del Sur ICT: LIVEX project launched during the Innovation Expo 2013 Wood: Regional wood cluster handbook

MAJOR ACTIVITIES

2. Conducted: Progress Monitoring Workshops Branding/Product Development Workshops Study Mission to Japan (ICT Cluster) Cluster Coordinator’s, NPMO/SPMO,

5TH Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) meetings

STATUS OF PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR JICA FUNDING

1. Yokohama Seminar for promotion of women entrepreneurs

For further consultation/discussion

2. Assistance activities of NICCEP Cluster Organizations for typhoon and earthquake affected areas

JICA to approve 4 project proposals submitted by the relevant cluster organizations, and to allocate around PhP3.5 million of additional fund for the following activities :

STATUS OF PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR JICA FUNDING

Reconstruction of seashell gathering and processing facilities in Northern Cebu (Visayas GDH Cluster)

Research and networking activities to support reconstruction of ICT industry-basis in Region 8 (Visayas ICT Cluster)

Skill training project for the people affected by Typhoon "Y" to support creation of jobs in collaboration with GDH exporters (Visayas GDH Cluster)

Project to establish inland nursery facility of seaweeds to avoid damages to be caused periodically by typhoons, and ensure the seaweeds seedling supply (Davao Seaweeds cluster)

STATUS OF PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR JICA FUNDING

3. Training program in Japan for Mindanao clusters

Ongoing discussion with SPMO on possible change of the training focus from the proposed trade and investment promotion for the respective clusters, to study on SMEs and their support programs in Japan particularly focusing on food processing industries

STATUS OF PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR JICA FUNDING

4. Proposals of DTI for the next step technical cooperation of JICA

One proposal from DTI-R7 Industry-based expert dispatch for NICCEP pilot industry

clusters in Mindanao (Regions 9, 10, 12, 13)

Thank You!