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This citation was conferred in 2006 to local government units selected from previous recipients of the Gawad Galing Pook that demonstrated positive innovative approaches towards achieving any of the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Given in partnership with:
United Nations Development Programme
Capacity 2015 Programme
Focused Reforms
Malalag, Davao del Sur
ONCE a sleepy third-class municipality with only very few basic services delivered to residents, Malalag is now a busy area for commerce. Social and physical infrastructures that attract investors are in place, including quality health services and a telephone system. It has a zoning ordinance that ensures appropriate use of space and resources. It has a program to protect the environment, especially marine resources, for the economic benefit of residents. It has a local revenue code that ensures efficient generation of municipal income. To date, 72% of total households comply with their tax obligations, which speak a lot about how the people accept and support the municipal government’s development interventions. The key to the success of the municipality’s trailblazing efforts toward progress is the MBN approach to poverty alleviation. Regular surveys are conducted to determine the MBN of residents. Aside from the 33 social indicators under the MBN approach, the LGU had added 16 more indicators to measure the impact of the program on people’s behavior and attitude. More than the improvements in economic and social conditions, the empowerment of people for participation in local governance is of strategic value. Sectors are organized and empowered, and organized groups are tapped to help in pursuing development. The participation of various stakeholders ensures the institutionalization and sustainability of development interventions.
Safeguarding the Country's Future
Maitum, Sarangani
THERE is a rhyme and reason why children are one of the main target beneficiaries under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). No less than Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal articulated this when he said more than a century ago that “the youth are the hope of our nation.” This is the reason why five out of the eight major goals under the MDGs directly addresses a host of problems (i.e. education, health and poverty) beleaguering children. In Maitum, Sarangani, Mayor George Yabes has taken both the challenge of the MDGs and Dr. Jose Rizal’s message to heart and has invested substantially in securing Maitum’s future by taking care of its children. While Mayor Yabes does not have a child of his own, this did not deter him from pursuing programs that could help the children of Maitum. Thus in Maitum, Yabes is the “adoptive father” who ensures that babies are born healthy, kids are provided sufficient medical services, and that children of school age are educated, allotted play time, and are allowed to express their ideas. The children are well taken care of and are protected from any harm or abuse. Mothers are taken care of as well.
Given in partnership with:
United Nations Development Programme
Capacity 2015 Programme
Focused Reforms
Malalag, Davao del Sur
ONCE a sleepy third-class municipality with only very few basic services delivered to residents, Malalag is now a busy area for commerce. Social and physical infrastructures that attract investors are in place, including quality health services and a telephone system. It has a zoning ordinance that ensures appropriate use of space and resources. It has a program to protect the environment, especially marine resources, for the economic benefit of residents. It has a local revenue code that ensures efficient generation of municipal income. To date, 72% of total households comply with their tax obligations, which speak a lot about how the people accept and support the municipal government’s development interventions. The key to the success of the municipality’s trailblazing efforts toward progress is the MBN approach to poverty alleviation. Regular surveys are conducted to determine the MBN of residents. Aside from the 33 social indicators under the MBN approach, the LGU had added 16 more indicators to measure the impact of the program on people’s behavior and attitude. More than the improvements in economic and social conditions, the empowerment of people for participation in local governance is of strategic value. Sectors are organized and empowered, and organized groups are tapped to help in pursuing development. The participation of various stakeholders ensures the institutionalization and sustainability of development interventions.
Safeguarding the Country's Future
Maitum, Sarangani
THERE is a rhyme and reason why children are one of the main target beneficiaries under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). No less than Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal articulated this when he said more than a century ago that “the youth are the hope of our nation.” This is the reason why five out of the eight major goals under the MDGs directly addresses a host of problems (i.e. education, health and poverty) beleaguering children. In Maitum, Sarangani, Mayor George Yabes has taken both the challenge of the MDGs and Dr. Jose Rizal’s message to heart and has invested substantially in securing Maitum’s future by taking care of its children. While Mayor Yabes does not have a child of his own, this did not deter him from pursuing programs that could help the children of Maitum. Thus in Maitum, Yabes is the “adoptive father” who ensures that babies are born healthy, kids are provided sufficient medical services, and that children of school age are educated, allotted play time, and are allowed to express their ideas. The children are well taken care of and are protected from any harm or abuse. Mothers are taken care of as well.
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