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DUMARAO PEOPLE’S CONGRESS: A SOAPBOX OF PUBLIC CONCERNS

Description: Dumarao People’s Congress was created last January 30, 1997 and it is still thriving up to the present. It is a “soapbox” for public concerns in the sense that any problem is solved by consensus and not by specific technical , Implementation : (See Attached PDF file), Project Result : the Local Government Unit of Dumarao found an appropriate platform and forum to present current issues, problems and concerns. It becomes a sounding board before critical ears of a large cross section of the community.

Outcome Areas : Accountable, Transparent, Participative and Effective Local Governance
Sub-category : Social Welfare and DevelopmentAdvocacy

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

FEAST in Governance and Public Service

Description: The administration recognized that computerization is the global trend in streamlining procedures, increasing efficiency, and promoting transparency and accountability. San Simon availed the benefits and advantages that Infor , Implementation : The eTax Collections3 program was internally developed by their dedicated, smart, highly trained, skilled and experienced ICT programmer. The cost for the development and implementation was very minimal. , Project Result : With computerization, discretion and human intervention in government dealings and transactions have been reduced to minimum levels. It made all transaction Fast, Effective, Accountable, Simple and Transparent (FEAST). This

Outcome Areas : Business-Friendly and Competitive LGUsAccountable, Transparent, Participative and Effective Local Governance
Sub-category : Livelihood/Income GenerationLocal Economic DevelopmentAdvocacy

Angeles City's Business Permit and Licensing System and Business One Stop Shop

Description: Angeles City's Business Permit and Licensing System and Business One Stop Shop is a streamlining program that was implemented to establish a defined system that would enhance the business permit issuance process, boost revenu , Implementation : The program required mapping of existing processes and operations of all offices involved in business permit issuance, identifying and removing redundant or relevant processes as well as removing redundant or relevant steps,, Project Result : In terms of revenue collection, a significant increase in the business tax collection has been observed since its implementation in 2013.Also, many business owners secure business permits.

Outcome Areas : Business-Friendly and Competitive LGUsAccountable, Transparent, Participative and Effective Local Governance
Sub-category : Livelihood/Income GenerationAdvocacy

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