Galing Pook Contents 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 39 The Galing Pook Galing Pook Hymn Moving Towards an Archipelago of Good Governance Message from Development Bank of the Philippines Message from Land Bank of the Philippines Participatory Environment Management Barangay Luz, Cebu City Comprehensive Peace and Development Program Sarangani Province Clean Food and Water Laboratory Marikina City Facilitating Access to Social Services Taguig City Alliance Building for Peace and Conflict Resolution Municipality of Midsayap, Cotabato Creating a Garden City Quezon City The Ecosan Principle Bayawan City Organic Farming and Alternative Medicine Municipality of Surallah, South Cotabato Solid Waste Diversion and Reduction Program Makati City Integrated Survey System Malaybalay City Organic Fertilizer Marketing Barangay Barobo, Valencia City Resolving Tribal Animosities Tabuk, Kalinga Incentives for Local Innovations Bulacan Province Health Services for the Youth Parañaque City 2009 National Selection Committee 2009 Regional Selection Committee Galing Pook Foundation Board of Trustees and Secretariat Cover Design, Layout and Main Articles by Allen M. Mariano • References supplied by LGUs • Photos by LGUs and Galing Pook File Photos 2 • Galing Pook 2009
Pook T he Galing Pook awards is a pioneering program that recognizes innovation and excellence in local governance. It started in October 21, 1993 under the joint initiative of the Local Government Academy-Department of the Interior and Local Government, the Ford Foundation, and other individual advocates of good governance from the academe, civil society and the government. Vision We are a leading resource institution that promotes innovation, sustainability, citizen empowerment, and excellence in local governance. Mission We promote excellence in local governance through recognition, sharing of information and support of efforts to replicate best practices at the local level. We encourage partnerships among civil society organizations, private sector, and government agencies at local, national and global levels to improve quality of life. The Asian Institute of Management carried on the awards program until 2001. Earlier in 1998, the Galing Pook Foundation was formed as a juridical institution to sustain the program. Since 1994, more than 240 programs from 158 local government units have already won recognition. The Galing Pook winners are chosen each year from a wide array of programs from local governments after undergoing a rigorous multi-level screening process. The winning programs are selected based on positive results, promotion of people's participation and empowerment, innovation, transferability and sustainability, and efficiency of program service delivery. Par artners The Par tners FORD FOUNDATION LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACADEMY Galing Pook 2009 • 3
music and lyrics by Gary Granada vocals: Gary Granada, Bayang Barrios, Noel Cabangon, Shane and Dave of Crazy as Pinoy, PETA kids, Luke Granada Ang aming adhikain Ay simple lang naman Sapat sa pangunahing Mga pangangailangan Saan mahahagilap Ang mga munting pangarap Makaigpaw sa hirap Maalwang hinaharap Sa punyagi at kusa Munting pamayanan Sa husay kinilala Umani ng karangalan Kayraming nagsasabing Ang galing galing daw namin Saan ba nanggagaling Ano ba’ng anting-anting? Simple lang yan Kaya mo yan, Bay! Sa malikhaing paraan, sa paraang malikhain Kasama ang mamamayan, mamamaya’y pagsamahin Pagbabago na lantad, lantad na pagbabago Tuluy-tuloy na pag-unlad, tuluy-tuloy na pag-asenso Sa dami ng balakid Sa dami ng hadlang Ang diwang nalulupig Nagtitiis na lang Ngunit huwag kang papayag Huwag kang pabubuway Tadhanang ating palad Nasa ating kamay Chorus counterpoint: Galing Pook.. Ang sabi ng iba, ang galing ng Pilipino Magaling na mang-isa, mandaraya, manloloko Ang sakit sa tenga, kahit di mo matanggap Ganyan daw talaga, yan ang sabi ng lahat Subalit doon sa aming mumunting komunidad Namayani ang maraming kabutihan ang hangad Pinaghusay ang lokal na gobyernong niluklok Pinagpala’t natanghal na isang Galing Pook! Ang sabi ng marami, Pilipino ay tamad Walang respeto sa sarili, dangal at dignidad Palakasang palasak, boto na nilalako Lider na nagbubuhat ng sarili ring bangko Di man maikakaila ay huwag nating lahatin Di mo rin maitatatwa, di man sukat akalain Magandang mga balita sa mga suluk-sulok Kayraming halimbawa ng mga Galing Pook Visit www.galingpook.org to download lyrics and music 4 • Galing Pook 2009
Moving To of Good Governance Gov T he 2009 Galing Pook awards has an unexpected twist. The Foundation is bestowing for the first time the annual recognition to fourteen instead of ten local government units. This, in truth, is cause for celebration. Indeed, going back to the speeches during past awards ceremonies, we have often heard of aspirations for more excellence in local governments. We wished not just for islands but for an entire archipelago of good governance. Propitiously, the decision by our colleagues comprising the 2009 National Selection Committee is wish-fulfilling. This year’s five awardees from Mindanao, two from the Visayas and seven from Luzon are a proud addition to our growing contingent of outstanding local government units. Peace-building initiatives, effective environmental protection, health promotion, government-private sector partnerships for public welfare, financing public services, a comprehensive information system and an incentives program for local innovations are the areas pursued by our new Galing Pook awardees. The development concerns they address are not new; they are in fact common to most LGUs. The processes they employ, likewise, do not involve rocket science and are instead inspiring in their replicability. Their programs, simply put, are recognized for the way they confront and effectively address “problems” with the basic tools commonly employed by progressive and enlightened LGUs: knowledge, political will and people’s involvement. Plus, of course, a good measure of creativity and innovation. What they do captures our imagination and strengthens our faith that good governance can and does prosper in our beloved country. May their tribe increase. Congratulations to our awardees, at maraming salamat sa inyong lahat! Rafael L. Coscolluela Chairperson Galing Pook Foundation The awardees capture our imagination and strengthen our faith that good governance can and does prosper in our beloved country Galing Pook 2009 • 5
Development Bank of the Philippines O n behalf of the Development Bank of the Philippines, may I congratulate the winners of the 2009 Galing Pook Awards. The success stories of your outstanding local governance programs mean significant, positive strides continue to be taken particularly in local economic development, local administration and fiscal management, youth development, infrastructure, peace and development, health care, environmental management, and information technology, among others. These initiatives benchmark the delivery of social services at the local level, and demonstrate that innovation and excellence in local governance is attainable and replicable nationwide. There is certainly a wide scope of programs and activities that DBP and the LGU sector have and can continue to collaborate on. Our goal is to touch base with LGU officials, and provide you with the financial backing to make a positive difference in your respective communities. DBP’s programs trajectory not only addresses large developmental loans but likewise pro-micro and pro-small scale. The economics of the deal is such that it is a win-win situation for everyone. It, thus, follows that DBP continues to support the Galing Pook Awards program, as it recognizes outstanding LGUs that prove outstanding governance and that have projects that bestow positive socioeconomic impacts, people empowerment, and are sustainable and replicable. We certainly believe that by bestowing recognition on exemplary local government projects, we can help raise the bar of local governance to ever higher levels. DBP has long recognized the LGU sector as a major and critical pillar in national development. We have worked with many of you on a continuing basis, with our development priorities perfectly in sync with your own LGU functions. Our myriad partnerships include the development of a modern storage, handling, and transport system nationwide to boost inter-island trade These are the LGU partners that DBP looks forward and tourism, shorten travel time, lower transport costs, to working with—local leaders who guide their and consequently, bring down the cost of goods. communities on the path to development. With the need to energize the domestic economy in light of Together, we continue to prioritize the delivery of the global financial crisis, we encourage LGUs to social services such as housing, education, livelihood, partner with us for their priority development projects. health care, and community development. We have We are looking at the right projects and the right also worked on LGU computerization programs that LGU-partners. Together, let us bring more effective will enable efficiency in back-room operations. and efficient service to the people we are bound to serve and set a sterling standard of service quality DBP has also partnered with your respective for the public sector. communities in the areas of environmental management, and in the provision of power and water ser vices. We helped provide communities with adequate, affordable, and reliable energy services. We also provided funding assistance for new and renewable energy projects. To promote environmental protection, DBP also financed industrial pollution prevention and reduction projects, and clean alternative fuels. We also worked with LGUs for solid waste management, sanitary landfill, materials recovery facilities/composting facilities, and waste REYNALDO G. DAVID collection. President and CEO Development Bank of the Philippines 6 • Galing Pook 2009
W e congratulate all winners in the 2009 Galing Pook awards which serve as inspiration and models of excellence in the area of good governance among our local government units. The pioneering and sustainable programs you initiated which brought far-reaching, socio-economic benefits to your constituents are truly noteworthy. We also commend the Galing Pook Foundation for this recognition program that chronicles best practices in Philippine local governance. Through this prestigious award, other LGUs become more aware about how their counterparts in the country implement projects that empower and encourage people’s participation in the areas of livelihood promotion, environmental protection, disaster management, peace and order, housing, and fiscal management, among others. The advocacy programs initiated by our local government will have a lasting benefit not only to their respective communities but to the growth and development of the nation at large. We have always believed in the competency and capability of our LGUs. This is the reason why LANDBANK has maintained strong ties with our local government units particularly in implementing various economic and assistance programs of the Bank geared towards the development of the countryside. Mabuhay po kayo! We have always believed in the competency and capability of our LGUs. This is the reason why LANDBANK has maintained strong ties with them! GILDA E. PICO President and CEO LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES Galing Pook 2009 • 7
Barangay Luz, Cebu City articipator ticipatory Par ticipator y Environment Management T barangay’s homeowners’ associations began profiling their members, collecting savings, and developing subdivision plans. waste materials into bags that they later sell to interested buyers led to the development of a program that can make money out of waste. For decades, the people of Barangay Luz struggled hard to acquire titles to the land where they were relocated. In 1989, the Barangay Luz Confederation of Community Organizations persuaded then Governor Lito Osmeña to sell the lots they occupied through the Community Mortgage Program. In the following years, the Subsequently, they began discussing solutions to community issues suc h as access to water, domestic violence, savings mobilizations, education, elderly concerns and waste recycling. Among the major problems they wanted to solve was solid waste disposal. While the city is mainly responsible for collecting garbage from major city streets, the barangays are expected to collect waste from the inner streets and areas. The initial effort of the urban poor women’s groups to recycle In 2002, the Kuarta sa Basura project was launched to enable the residents to earn money through recycling, composting and other activities. It was part of a wider sustainable community development program which entailed the participation of various stakeholders. The program aimed to develop public awareness about environment issues, waste management and related laws. It encouraged the residents to be responsible for their waste and to keep the environment clean and healthy. urning trash into cash is but one feat accomplished by the urban poor residents of Barangay Luz in Cebu City. They also managed to convince local firms like the Ayala conglomerate to join and support their environmental governance program! 8 • Galing Pook 2009
participation. These include regular schedules for the collection of degradable and non-degradable waste and the establishment of an Eco Center that serves as the materials recovery facility of the barangay. The Eco Center is also a demonstration area for composting as well as a wellness garden. There were also incentives such as the annual search for the cleanest sitio, formal recognition of individuals and bayanihan centers that have the most kilos of recycled waste per year and the annual search for marketable products from waste. Violators of the waste management ordinances were fined or ordered to render community service. The “no segregation, no collection” policy was strictly enforced, and the youth were tasked to assist in monitoring and apprehension. The various community sector organizations (i.e. elderly, youth and women, sitios and homeowners associations) are actively involved in awareness raising, cleaning, segregating, recycling, and monitoring their own sitios and groups. The business sector, which includes the junk shops, ser ves as market for recyclables. for their advocacy network and capability building on gender rights, housing, nutrition, environment and governance. Local and international networks (e.g. Shangri-La Hotel, Ayala Center, Fair-trade Belgium and Oxfam Netherlands) were also utilized to find markets for recycled products. Today, practically all the residents segregate their waste. Many are involved in recycling and composting, and saving through waste at different levels and groups. The pride of the people of Barangay Luz is quite evident over what they accomplished and their substantial role in it. The barangay’s waste that is disposed in the city landfill has been reduced to only 28%. The rest are converted into cash through recycling (60%) and composting (10%). The barangay is also able to extend the use of allocated fuel for garbage truck from 14 days to 30 days. Barangay Luz has turned into a model barangay for participatory environment management in the city as well as the country. It has gained several awards and has been invited to share and train other barangays, communities, local governments as well as schools and subdivisions within and outside the city wanting to replicate the program. The main ingredient in their success is undeniably the various stakeholder active participation and involvement in their program. CONTACT To ensure the people’s participation and involvement, a massive house to house, awareness-raising campaign on environment issues, waste management and related laws was conducted. Environmental and waste management concerns were also integrated into the Barangay Development Plan. Barangay resolutions (BR) were subsequently passed to implement national and city laws on waste management in the barangay. These include BR 11-225 which established the Bayanihan Savings program in 16 sitios. The Bayanihan Savings scheme is a financing program being replicated by the DILG. The innovation in Barangay Luz is that, instead of cash, recycled waste was accepted as deposit for eventual loan applications. Punong Barangay Nida C. Cabrera Tel No. (032) 416-9006 Email: nida_cabrera@yahoo.com The barangay was also able to enter into partnership agreements with the Cebu Business Park/Ayala Center and obtained a donation of one dump truck, a 2,800 square meter space for the Tugkaran (a training center on composting which employs 27 persons). It also partnered with government agencies like the City Agriculture Office, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and TESDA for information, skills training as well as coordination. It also tapped NGOs Galing Pook 2009 • 9
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