Greetings of Peace and Welcome to the BLGF 12 Website
It is our objective to supply our clientele the desired information on local finance administration and operations of the treasury and assessment services
from this region, as well as other issues and concerns with regards to the duties and functions of this regional office by means of this modern technology.
Once again welcome and please don’t hesitate to visit us often and feel the beauty and abundance of our place.
God Bless and Mabuhay!
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ABOUT US
Vision
BLGF of the Department of Finance is the focal agency and an authority in local finance that aims to be at the forefront of local economic growth leading the way towards national development.
Functional Statement
- Supervises and coordinate the conduct of local treasury and assessment operations of the provinces, cities and municipalities within the region for proper implementation of laws, decrees, rules and regulations and administrative issuances of the Department.
- Establish liaison and linkage with other regional offices and agencies of the national government in the region for the purpose of closer coordination in the execution of national regional plans or programs in the area.
- Coordinate in the prosecution of local government projects.
- Undertake researches, studies and related activities for purpose of formulation and execution of policies that would promote the financial stability and growth of the local government.
- Supervises and monitor the execution of taxmapping and other real property assessment projects of the local government units within the region.
- Approve the individual schedules of values of real property prepared by the provincial and city assessors in the region.
- Coordinate the plans, programs and activities of local treasury and assessment offices in the conduct of tax collections drives and tax information and education campaigns.
- Subject to the approval of the Department of Finance, conduct regional training programs, seminar-workshops, conferences, and other allied activities designed primarily for the improvement of administrative and technical skills in the local treasury and assessment offices.
- Perform such other functions as may be prescribed by law or as may be delegated by the Secretary of Finance.
REGIONAL STAFF
Rosalinda C. Baliquig
Financial Analyst IV/Caretaker
Mimbai M. Mangelen
Local Treasury Operations Officer IV
Marlene S. Alapuen
Local Assessment Operations Officer IV
Delia G. Guillermo
Financial Analyst III
Antonio R. Ruslin
Local Treasury Operations Officer III
Marfe C. Lambuyot
Local Treasury Operations Officer II
Celedonio R. CedanaAdministrative Officer III
Amalia T. Maggay
Financial Anaylst I
Christina C. Carmelotes
Administrative Assistant III
Abdul M. Iba
Administrative Aide VI
Florabel O. Robin
Administrative Aide IV
Carlos G. Escano
Administrative Aide III
Tobai P. Malikol
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PROFILE OF THE REGION
Political Subdivision
SOCCSKSARGEN is a region of the Philippines, located in central Mindanao, and is officially designated as Region XII. The name is an acronym that stands for the region´s four provinces and one of its ciites. South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City. The regional center is Koronaldal City located in the province of South Cotabato. Cotabato City, though geographically with in the boundaries of the province of Mauindanao itself is part of SOCCSKSARGEN, and is independent of that province as part of the special region called the ARMM which has its seat in Cotabato City. Other than Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur and Marawi City also belong to ARMM , however, remained part of Region XII of BLGF, Department of Finance bureaucracy.
Climate:
The region, being highly agricultural , has a climate that is relatively dry from March to May and relatively wet from June to December.
Language and Dialects:
The region inhabitants are of different dialects, such as cebuanos, ilongos, maranaos, maguindanaos and more other.
Hence, for this reason, in order for all inhabitants to understand each other, tagalog has become the common dialect used in this region.
Major Industries:
The region has the following major industries/establishments;
- Philippine Phosphate Fertilizer Corporation
- Dole Phil., Inc – Cobox Division Corporation
- Oriental Tin Can & Metal Sheet Mfg.
- Cargill Philippines, Inc.
- Coca-Cola Bottlers (Philippines), Inc.
- Gaisano Mall
- Stone Works Specialist International Corporation
- RD Group Of Companies
- Celebes Canning Corporation
- Philbest Canning
- Oceab Canning Corporation
- Maranaw Canning Corporation
- Marbel Ace Centerpoint
- Pioneer Hybrid Corn See
- Magnolia Dressing Plant
Specialty Foods:
Food Specialties of Cotabato City and Gen. Santos City
- Alimango
- Sugpo
- Yellow Fin Tuna
Food Specialties of Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato
- Dalag
- Tilapia
- Yellow Fin Tuna
Food Specialties/Delicasies of Muslims
- Dalag
- Tilapia
- Yellow Fin Tuna
Famous Activities/Festivals:
Cotabato City
- Sahriff Kabunsuan Festival in December 15-19
General Santos City:
- Kalilangan Festival in February 22-27
- Tuna Festival in September 1-5
- Kalaja Outdoor Festival in August 19-21
KidapawaN City:
- Allaw Ta Apo Sandawa in April 7
- Fruit Festival “TIMPUPO” in July-August
- Kanyon Kawayan Festival, 3rd week of December
Koronadal City:
- Hinugyaw Festival in January 10
- Kawayan Festival in February 11-25
Saraggani province:
- Lubi-Lubi Festival every 25th of November
- Binuyugan Festival every May 22-27
- Kasadyaan Festival every 10th of September
South Cotabato Province:
- Helobong Festival, every 2nd week of November
- T´nalak Festival, every July 16-19
Sultan Kudarat Province:
- Kanduli Festival, every October 10, mun. of Lutayan
- Kalimudan Festival, every November 21-22, of S.K. province
Tacurong City
- Talakudong Festival, every September 18
ARMM
Marawi City
- Kalilang sa Ranao
Maguindanao Province
- Meguyaya Festival, in the mun. Upi
- Padang-Padang Festival,in the mun. of Parang
- Tagunggo Festival, in the mun. of Buluan
Population and Land Area:
Region XII has a total land area of 19,165.87 sq. km., which is about 17% of the total land area of Mindanao. Among the four provinces of the region, North Cotabato has the biggest land area at 6,019.78 sq. km., which is about 30.4% of the region´s land area. The smallest among the provinces is Sultan Kudarat with a land area of 4,401.06 sq. km.
Among the five cities of the region, General Santos City has the biggest land area at 668.49 sq. km., with Tacurong City as the smallest with a land area of 161.96 sq. km.
The population of Region XII in 2007 was 3.829 million. This was almost 18% of Mindanao´s total population. The average annual population growth rate from 2000 to 2007 was 2.41%.
The population density of Region XII increased from 168 in 2000 to 169 persons per square kilometer in 2007. Cotabato City and General Santos City are the most densely populated areas in the region with densities of 1,472 and 1,074 persons per sq. km., respectively in 2007. (ref. Socio Economic Profile-NEDA)
