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Rehabilitatiion and Preservation of Buhay Forest

Description: Buhay Forest is located at Brgy San Agustin, summit 1 & 2 & at Brgy Ramirez, summit 3. With the aim to revitalize Philippine ecosystem, municipal officials & employees, brgy constituents &other participants planted trees twic , Implementation : On 2014, Buhay Forest was declared as Protected Area and an estimated 6,000 seedlings were planted. In 2015, concreting of Buhay Forest stairs was constructed. The Local Government continuous to allocate funds for rehabilitat, Project Result : At present, an estimated 15,000 seedlings of different trees and kinds was planted in Buhay Forest aside from natural grown species in the same area. In the last five years, the composition of 5,000 total volunteers participa

Outcome Areas : Environment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUs
Sub-category : Environmental Protection

Integrated Solid Waste Management Program

Description: The hallmarks of the SWMP are: (a) continuous public awareness campaigns; (b) enforcement of a “no segregation, no collection” policy; and (c) the operationalization of MRFs in each of the nine (9) barangays and a municipal M , Implementation : Now in its eleven year of implementation, the Teresa SWMP stipulates the systematic collection, segregation, processing, transfer and storage of solid waste, in a manner that protects public health and minimizes impacts on th, Project Result : The success story that is the Teresa, Rizal SWMP demonstrates how strong political will and leadership by example, supported by the community can create positive changes in the attitudes, values, and practices of its resident

Outcome Areas : Environment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUs
Sub-category : Environmental Protection

Tacloban City Rescue Unit publicly known as TACRU

Description: Last August 2, 2000, the Tacloban City Rescue Unit publicly known as TACRU, was put into service with the mission of providing immediate medical and emergency care to the constituents of Tacloban City, reduce casualties durin , Implementation : The TACRU’s objectives is based on the acronym R.O.C.K.S. which stands for: R - Responsiveness – to effectively respond to all forms of call-outs with the necessary administrative as well as operational appetencies conforming, Project Result : Covering the operational period of CY 2016, TACRU was able to respond to the following emergencies: 565 Medical Emergencies, 395 Vehicular Accidents, 105 request for Medical Transport, 62 requests for Medical Assistance, 5 Ha

Outcome Areas : Environment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUs
Sub-category : Disaster Management

THE SEAWALL OF CULASI: A PROTECTIVE MEASURE AND A TOURIST ATTRACTION

Description: The envisioned seventeen kilometre shoreline protection or simply called seawall project is made of reinforced concrete sheet piles constructed along the shores of Culasi. These features were designed to withstand bad weather , Implementation : See attached PDF file, Project Result : This serves as protective measure against storm surge and sea level rise, making the people living along the shoreline feel safer. Culasi Boulevard was developed and has turned into a tourist attraction flocked by both fore

Outcome Areas : Business-Friendly and Competitive LGUsEnvironment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUs
Sub-category : Livelihood/Income GenerationLocal Economic DevelopmentCulture and TourismDisaster ManagementEnvironmental Protection

SEEDS VARIETAL TRIAL IN OTON: AN ECOSYSTEM ADAPTATION PROGRAM

Description: Oton signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Southern Iloilo Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SIAMPC) in 2016, for the funding of the rice varietal trial. PhilRice supplied fourteen (14) rice varieties at one (1) kilogram per var , Implementation : See attached PDF file, Project Result : Through the local initiative of the Municipality of Oton, in cooperation with PhilRice and SIAMPC, seeds varietal trial for 2016 became an effective tool to identify high yielding and good quality seeds that farmers can avail

Outcome Areas : Business-Friendly and Competitive LGUsEnvironment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUs
Sub-category : Livelihood/Income GenerationLocal Economic DevelopmentSustainable Agriculture

PAG ULIKID: Jordan Municipal Eco-Center with Centralized Material Recovery Facility

Description: The Jordan Municipal Eco-Center with Centralized Material Recovery Facility is a project designed to implement the closure and rehabilitation plan of the Municipal Controlled Dumpsite based on its 10-Year Municipal Ecologica , Implementation : (See Attached PDF file), Project Result : - Effective Waste Management - Provided livelihood for Residents - Residual Waste Reduction (See attached PDF file for complete impact)

Outcome Areas : Business-Friendly and Competitive LGUsEnvironment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUs
Sub-category : Livelihood/Income GenerationEnvironmental Protection

MONTHLY SEARCH FOR GALING BARANGAY AND GALING PUROK

Description: The Search Program became an avenue for the municipal leadership to download the programs to the barangay, purok and grassroots level. It is always difficult for municipal leadership to ask a barangay or its officials or the , Implementation : One specific criteria of judging the Galing Barangay/Galing Purok is the -- Training of Barangay Elected Officials, Executive Staff and Solid Waste Management Committee, barangay NGO’s/sectors/purok folks on proper waste s, Project Result : All the 11 barangays and all the puroks were consistent performers and compliant barangays of basic good governance programs covering good governance, accountability and transparency, health and wellness, nutrition, organi

Outcome Areas : Environment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUsSocially-Protective and Safe LGUs
Sub-category : Disaster ManagementEnvironmental ProtectionSustainable AgricultureHealth and SanitationPeace and Security

Kasama ... Ani sa Barangay (KaAniB): Organic Agricul ture and C.ardPning jn the City of Ralanga

Description: KaAniB is a project of then city mayor now 2nd District Congressman Jose Enrique "Joet" Garcia I I I being implemented for the past eight yea rs where idle lands in 25 bara ngays in the City of Bala nga are converted i , Implementation : Conversion of garbage dumpsite in the barangay into a KaAniB Garden • Audience Type and Size : Vacant lots available in the barangay, no required land area • Average Duration and Cost of running the strategy: Farm Inputs a, Project Result : The City Government has been impleme nti ng KaAniB Program since 2008. KaAniB's eight years of imple mentation is proof of its sustainability and importance as a government intervention program on the problem of food and live

Outcome Areas : Business-Friendly and Competitive LGUsEnvironment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUsAccountable, Transparent, Participative and Effective Local Governance
Sub-category : Livelihood/Income GenerationLocal Economic DevelopmentEnvironmental ProtectionSustainable Agriculture

Pura-Corn-Husk Project

Description: The idea of recycling corn husk was conceived by the then Municipal Vice-Mayor Concepcion A. Zarate as a means to get rid of the tons of agricultural waste created by corn yield especially the corn's husk. She spearheaded a p , Implementation : The com-husk craft producers did not only produce flowers, they have expanded their new found craft to other obJects, such as home and kitchen decors, flower arrangements for special occasions, Christmas decor, lei and corsag, Project Result : Today, there are three (3) entrepreneurs who actively participate in Agri-trade fairs and exhivlts In malls. They display their corn-husk products m trade fairs conducted by the Department of the Trade and ndustry like "UKHA"

Outcome Areas : Business-Friendly and Competitive LGUsEnvironment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUs
Sub-category : Livelihood/Income GenerationLocal Economic DevelopmentCulture and TourismEnvironmental ProtectionSustainable Agriculture

Discover Health and Wealth in Moncada’s Slaughterhouse

Description: the old structure was made up of concrete materials, galvanized roofing and iron grills. Poor facilities and equipments are another issue that needs to be addressed. Butchers used two (2) metal boiling water (kawa) but no deh , Implementation : A modern type abattoir that will cater slaughtering services for cattle and hogs not only those within the municipality but also from the neighboring towns, Project Result : Increase number of animals butchered in the slaughterhouse. Operations of slaughterhouse has a full capacity of 60 hogs per day. At present the newly renovated slaughterhouse is one of the finest facilities of its kind in the

Outcome Areas : Business-Friendly and Competitive LGUsEnvironment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUs
Sub-category : Livelihood/Income GenerationLocal Economic DevelopmentHealth and Sanitation

Ecological Solid Waste Management

Description: The ten-year Local Government Solid Waste Management Plan showcases the segregation of wastes generated in the locality including reduce, re-use, recycle, composting, and include other components of the Solid Waste Management , Implementation : Biodegradable wastes are processed into organic fertilizer and charcoal briquettes thru the established MRF at Palacpalac, Victoria. All the biodegradable waste collected at Poblacion areas are handled by the MRF for processi, Project Result : The Open Dump site located at Barangay Masalasa was officially closed. Thus, the wastes beneficial for possible pulverizing technology are being transferred to the MRF while wastes that are not viable will be dumped at Metro-

Outcome Areas : Environment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUs
Sub-category : Disaster ManagementEnvironmental ProtectionAdvocacy

Sweet Potato Wine

Description: ? In 2003, under Mayor Estelita M. Aquino, the municipality ventured into sweet potato food processing ? A variety of processed foods like camote chips, buchi, crunchies and camote juice, popularly known as Moncadenian Delic , Implementation : Winemaking, or vinification, is the production of wine, starting with selection of the grapes or other produce and ending with bottling the finished wine. Although most wine is made from grapes, it may also be made from other, Project Result : Income Generation

Outcome Areas : Business-Friendly and Competitive LGUsEnvironment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUs
Sub-category : Livelihood/Income GenerationCulture and TourismSustainable AgricultureHealth and Sanitation

LINGAP SA BARANGAY: BRINGING SOCIAL SERVICES CLOSER TO THE COMMUNITY

Description: The “Lingap sa Barangay” program is a red mark in every month of the LGU-Rizal work plan. This one yet highly important day of the month provides and avenue for the constituents in a scheduled barangay to do usual transaction , Implementation : In the “Lingap sa Barangay”program, the implementing team serves as the facilitator of the activity. The team is responsible in organizing, coordinating and mobilizing the concerned offices at the barangay level., Project Result : Through the program the following has been attained -Enhanced community participation to the local government unit programs and decision making process -Increased confidence of constituents -Fostered responsive leadership

Outcome Areas : Business-Friendly and Competitive LGUsEnvironment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUsSocially-Protective and Safe LGUsAccountable, Transparent, Participative and Effective Local Governance
Sub-category : Disaster ManagementEnvironmental ProtectionChild Welfare and ProtectionSocial Welfare and DevelopmentHealth and SanitationPeace and Security

Olongapo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

Description: The Olongapo CDRRMC is on a road map on strengthening the capacity of the local government with partner stakeholders, to build the disaster resilient communities and to institutionalize arrangements and measures for reducing , Implementation : DISASTER PREVENTION DISASTER PREPAREDNESS DISASTER RESPONSE, Project Result : DISASTER PREVENTION AND MITIGATION, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND FASTER DISASTER RESPONSE

Outcome Areas : Environment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUsSocially-Protective and Safe LGUs
Sub-category : Disaster ManagementEnvironmental Protection

LUNTIANG SAN LUIS (Luntiang Pamayanan bunga ng Inisyatibo at Aksyon ng Nagkakaisang Mamamayan ng San Luis – The Dim

Description: Luntiang San Luis aims primarily to provide electricity with micro-hydro power project in the community but cascaded into many projects in recent years. It also aims to increase productivity and income of both farmers and fi , Implementation : The municipality of San Luis, Aurora implemented the program by contract but made sure the labor force except for the technical person working on the Construction of the Micro-Hydro Power Plant are all from Barangay Dimanayat, Project Result : The construction of micro-hydro power plant in both Barangay Dimanayat and Sitio Alasanay has brought social awareness in the community including the protection of watershed, forest management and social responsibility. With

Outcome Areas : Environment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUs
Sub-category : Livelihood/Income GenerationLocal Economic DevelopmentEnvironmental Protection

Green Governance: LGU-Villaverde’s 555, 555 trees project

Description: The LGU considered meager funds as their biggest challenge but governed by convergence, multi-stakeholdership and innovation as the main principles of good governance, they believed that to bring back the green beauty of thei , Implementation : The local officials love for nature is bigger than their aspirations, hence, it was not difficult for them to implement programs on solid waste management, anti-mining practices, and adaption of climate adaptation and mitigat, Project Result : Aside from these awards, the LGU is thankful to their constituents who are very receptive to the LGU’s implemented programs, projects and activities that will live on whoever will serve as Local Chief Executive of their munic

Outcome Areas : Environment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUs
Sub-category : Disaster ManagementEnvironmental Protection

CONVERGENCE INITIATIVE PROJECT THRU PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP: THE PIDDIG WAY

Description: An Organic Coffee Production Project , Implementation : The LGU took the lead in the implementation of the project. It has partnered with various NGAs, CSOs, farmers, and community people themselves to be able to realize the objective of the project. , Project Result : o Employment generation o Women empowerment o Strengthen cooperative capability o Collective shared economy of Piddig o Environmental preservation & improvements o Garbage reduction and utilization of farm waste material

Outcome Areas : Environment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUsSocially-Protective and Safe LGUs
Sub-category : Livelihood/Income GenerationEnvironmental ProtectionSustainable Agriculture

SANITATION THROUGH COOPERATION: “The South Cotabato Clustered Sanitary Landfill Project”

Description: The South Cotabato Cluster Sanitary Landfill is a six (6) hectares common disposal facility located in Sitio Columbasinong, Barangay Colongolo, Surallah, South Cotabato. It is approximately six (6) kms. from Surallah town pro , Implementation : test, Project Result : test

Outcome Areas : Environment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUs
Sub-category : Disaster ManagementEnvironmental Protection