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e) Clean and Efficient Governance

Good governance is characterized by a citizen-centered, clean,
and efficient delivery of goods and services. The research outputs
aim to introduce innovations and new technologies, and
automation of processes and procedures to improve delivery of
public service.

Attaining Just and Lasting Peace

It has been observed that conflict affected areas in the Region are
contiguous municipalities at the southern tip of Quezon province
which have poverty incidence greater than 20 percent based on
the 2012 Small Area Poverty Estimates. Lack of awareness of the
populace on land issues and insufficient delivery of basic services
are the main reasons for the existence of insurgency in the area.
Calabarzon being an industrial region also is susceptible to internal
conflict. Labor disputes could result in insurgency when rebel
groups intervene in behalf of the labor sector.

Ensuring Regional Security, Public Order and Safety
Calabarzon has a generally peaceful environment. The use of
programmatic and sustainable approaches to combat criminality
resulted in a notable decrease in crime incidence.

To attain national security, public order and safety, the following
objectives will have to be pursued:
 Uphold and protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of
the country;
 Reduce all forms of criminality;
 Ensure public safety; and
 Protect the welfare and well-being of all Filipinos overseas.

The following are the priority research areas for Regional Security,
Public Order and Safety:

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