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
1. 2. 3. 4. 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

Field Visits

Public Market

LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) Office of the City Veterinarian in Marikina

OIE-PVS Country Mission to the Philippines

3-20 May 2008

Field Visits

Field Offices
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

Field Visits

Veterinary School
ACADEME Central Luzon State University (CLSU) College of Veterinary Science and Medicine in Muoz, 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 Animal Health Division, BAI Livestock Development Division, BAI Philippine Animal Health Center, BAI National Meat Inspection Service Philippine Veterinary Medical Association Provincial, City and Municipal Veterinarians League of the Philippines - Office of the Solicitor General - College of Veterinary Medicine, University of the Philippines Los Baos

Members: 1. Dr. Reildrin G. Morales 2. Dr. Rubina O. Cresencio 3. Dr. Magdalena S. Cruz 4. Dr. Minda S. Manantan 5. Dr. Rustan V. Patacsil 6. Dr. Dominador A. Borja
7. Atty. Edgardo R. Sison 8. Dr. Conrado A. Valdez

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. Ronello Abila

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

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
1. To protect human and environmental health from hazards caused by animal diseases and zoonoses; 2. To establish a modern and responsive veterinary services; 3. To formulate, promote, enforce, implement rules, policies and programs for the promotion of animal health, animal welfare and environment-friendly animal production processes; 4. 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)
5. To ensure animal food production safety and food security in support of poverty alleviation 6. To guarantee compliance and harmonization of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures and other veterinary protocols with international standards 7. To promote an environment of global livestock trade competitiveness 8. 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
1. 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

Thank you very much!

Muchas gracias!