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CHALLENGES & TOOLS NEEDED TO ENSURE GOOD GOVERNANCE. The Philippines’ experience with the OIE PVS Pathway. EMELINDA L. LOPEZ, DVM, Dip.VPH, MSc Bureau of Animal Industry Philippine Department of Agriculture.
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CHALLENGES & TOOLS NEEDED TO ENSURE GOOD GOVERNANCE The Philippines’ experience with the OIE PVS Pathway EMELINDA L. LOPEZ, DVM, Dip.VPH, MSc Bureau of Animal Industry Philippine Department of Agriculture OIE Global Conference on Aquatic Animal Health Programmes El Panama Hotel, Panama 28-30 June 2011
Chronology of Activities • 3-20 May 2008 OIE PVS Country Mission to the Philippines • 2 December 2009 OIE Consultation Meeting on the PVS • 28 June to 7 July 2010 OIE PVS Gap Analysis Mission • 14-16 September 2010 OIE PSVS Strategic Planning Mission
OIE PVS Pathway
OIE-PVS Country Mission to the Philippines 3-20 May 2008 Reference for the PVS Evaluation OIE PVS Tool
OIE-PVS Country Mission to the Philippines 3-20 May 2008 • Objectives • To evaluate the VS of the Philippines against the four fundamental components in the OIE PVS Tool • Human, physical and financial resources • Technical authority and capability • Interaction with stakeholders • Access to markets • Establish the current level of performance, the vision for future development and strategic priorities using the sub-component critical competencies laid down in the PVS tool
OIE-PVS Country Mission to the Philippines 3-20 May 2008 Team Members Dr. John Weaver Team Leader Dr. Trisatya Putri Naipospos Technical Expert Dr. Ronello Abila OIE Observer
OIE-PVS Country Mission to the Philippines 3-20 May 2008 Meetings VETERINARY SERVICES Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), National Meat Inspection Service, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture and private sector representatives
OIE-PVS Country Mission to the Philippines 3-20 May 2008 Public Market Field Visits LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) Office of the City Veterinarian in Marikina
OIE-PVS Country Mission to the Philippines 3-20 May 2008 Field Offices Field Visits • LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) • Provincial Veterinary Office in Pampanga • DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REGION III • Regulatory Division • Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (RADDL)
OIE-PVS Country Mission to the Philippines 3-20 May 2008 Veterinary School Field Visits ACADEME Central Luzon State University (CLSU) -College of Veterinary Science and Medicine in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
OIE-PVS Country Mission to the Philippines 3-20 May 2008 Final Report on the OIE Evaluation of the Performance of Veterinary Services in the Philippines (released July 2009)
OIE Consultation Meeting on the PVS 2 December 2009 Meeting with the VS and stakeholders
Establishment of the PVS Working Group BAI Special Order No. 16, series of 2010 dated 21 May 2010 Creation of the PVS Working Group and Preparations • Chair (PVS Coordinator): Dr. Davinio P. Catbagan, OIC-BAI Director • Members: • Dr. Reildrin G. Morales - Animal Health Division, BAI • Dr. Rubina O. Cresencio - Livestock Development Division, BAI • Dr. Magdalena S. Cruz - Philippine Animal Health Center, BAI • Dr. Minda S. Manantan - National Meat Inspection Service • Dr. Rustan V. Patacsil - Philippine Veterinary Medical Association • Dr. Dominador A. Borja - Provincial, City and Municipal Veterinarians League of the Philippines • Atty. Edgardo R. Sison - Office of the Solicitor General • Dr. Conrado A. Valdez - College of Veterinary Medicine, • University of the Philippines Los Baños
Establishment of the PVS Working Group BAI Special Order No. 16, series of 2010 dated 21 May 2010 Creation of the PVS Working Group and Preparations • Members… • 9. Dr. Tomas M. Acorda - Board of Veterinary Medicine • Professional Regulation Commission • 10. Dr. Gilbert R. Cervantes - Philippine College of Poultry Practitioners • 11. Dr. Wilfredo P. Resoso - Philippine College of Swine Practitioners • 12. Dr. Teodulo M. Topacio, Jr.- National Advisory Committee on • Animal Disease Control and Emergency Secretariat Dr. Emelinda L. Lopez (PVS Focal Person) Dr. Anthony C. Bucad Dr. Emerson P. Tapdasan Dr. Maria Glofezita B. Opulencia Ms. Marites C. Gealone Ms. Lerma V. Panganiban
OIE PVS Gap Analysis Mission 28 June – 7 July 2010 Veterinary Services with the Gap Analysis Mission Experts
OIE PVS Gap Analysis Mission 28 June – 7 July 2010 • Aims • To strengthen in a sustainable manner the Veterinary Services’ compliance with OIE standards defined in the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code • To determine precisely what activities and means are needed to bring the Veterinary Services progressively and sustainably into line with OIE quality standards TEAM Dr. Patrice Gautier Dr. John Weaver Dr. Dan Sheesley Dr. RonelloAbila
OIE PVS Gap Analysis Mission 28 June – 7 July 2010 OIE Mission Experts Dr. Patrice Gautier Dr. John Weaver Dr. Dan Sheesley
OIE PSVS Strategic Planning Mission 14-16 September 2010 The Philippines Veterinary Services Strategic Plan OIE Gap Analysis Report
OIE PSVS Strategic Planning Mission 14-16 September 2010 Opening Meeting with Department of Agriculture officials, staff and OIE Experts Ross McLeod Dr. Ronel Abila Dr. Peter Thornber Dr. John Stratton
OIE PSVS Strategic Planning Mission 14-16 September 2010
Tools for Good Governance • LEGISLATION • “An Act Strengthening the Veterinary Services and the Animal Industry in the Philippines” (pending for approval) Objectives To protect human and environmental health from hazards caused by animal diseases and zoonoses; To establish a modern and responsive veterinary services; To formulate, promote, enforce, implement rules, policies and programs for the promotion of animal health, animal welfare and environment-friendly animal production processes; To institutionalize inter-agency, multi-sectoral and local government cooperation on animal health and veterinary service programs;
Tools for Good Governance • LEGISLATION • “An Act Strengthening the Veterinary Services and the Animal Industry in the Philippines” (pending approval) To ensure animal food production safety and food security in support of poverty alleviation To guarantee compliance and harmonization of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures and other veterinary protocols with international standards To promote an environment of global livestock trade competitiveness To establish nucleus and multiplier livestock breeder and production farms in support of the government's modernization programs in agriculture
Tools for Good Governance • STRONG ALLIANCE WITH STAKEHOLDERS • Groups • Industry – pork producers, hog farmers, cattle raisers, broiler raisers/integrators, meat importers, meat processors, feed millers, drug companies • Professional Associations – Philippine Veterinary Medical Association, Philippine College of Poultry Practitioners, Philippine College of Swine Practitioners, Philippine College of Veterinary Public Health, … • Local Government Units – Provincial, City and Municipal Veterinarians League of the Philippines (PCMVLP) • Non-government organizations – animal welfare groups • Academe – state universities
Tools for Good Governance • STRONG ALLIANCE WITH STAKEHOLDERS • Forums for Interaction • National Advisory Committee for Animal Disease Control and Emergency (NAC-ADCE) • National Agricultural and Fishery Council (NAFC) – • Committee on Poultry, Livestock and Feed Crops • Philippine Inter-Agency Committee on Zoonoses (PhICZ) • Technical Working Groups • Public consultation meetings • Expos, summits, conferences
Challenges • Crafting the Veterinary Services Strategic Plan • Formation of a dedicated Technical Writing Group to finalize the Strategic Plan • Fitting this in with the rationalization plan (streamlining) of the government • Matching with the priorities and banner programs of the current administration • Possible incorporation into the Philippine Medium Term Development Plan (2011-2016)
Challenges • 2. Sourcing of funds • Diligently working within the system: regularly submitting budget proposals and justification • Utilizing income from regulatory activities and services for the development and modernization of government facilities and enhancing efficiency of services • Improving external assistance through international donor funding
Challenges • 3. International concerns and issues • Threats of transboundary diseases (e.g., Foot and Mouth Disease, Hog Cholera, Newcastle Disease), zoonoses (e.g. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, Rabies, Anthrax, Influenza AH1N1) and emerging diseases • Coping with forces of nature (tsunamis, earthquakes, floods), effects of global climate change, rational use of drugs and biologicals in animals, bioterrorism • Compliance to international standards and guidelines
I took the road less traveled by, and that has made all the difference... - Robert Frost
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