Sustainable Upland Development Projects in the 30 LGUs So. Cot Terminal report.pdf · Sustainable...

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This report contains the account of the life of the project and presented in parts from its inception to the implementation and finally to the integration, completion and project assessment.

Part I presents a detailed discussion of what the Project is about: Its

objectives and expected outputs, conceptual framework, project activities and a detailed work plan.

Part II provides highlights of the project accomplishments and their

relationship to the meeting of the project objectives, and particularly to the project’s specific results. Consolidated results of activities by phase would also be part of the highlights.

Part III presents the analysis of the project accomplishments in the

context of sustaining the CWP and to the sustainability framework in general. Part IV focuses on specific recommendations that will address various

CWP sustainability concerns. One major aspect of the recommendations discusses the proposed next

step plan of DAP sa Mindanao with the UDP for possible partnership and collaboration.

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The project focuses on providing technical assistance to the Upland Development Programme (UDP) in implementing the Comprehensive Watershed Plan (CWP) formulated at the barangay level as blueprint of development plans and programs for upland communities.

The assistance provided was through the conduct of Barangay

Consultations and Planning Workshops for Sustainable Upland Development Projects in the 30 LGUs Covered by UDP in Southern Mindanao.

The project has a timeframe of three (3) months, which started

on August 2002 and ended October 2002. Project interventions were

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Terminal Report DAP Project with the UDP

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intended to 60 barangays in 30 LGUs covered by UDP in Southern Mindanao.

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Generally, the Project intends to build and strengthen the 1st and 2nd barangays to actively participate in the planning, implementing and monitoring the Sustainable Community Watershed Projects in their respective Local Government Units (LGUs).

Specifically, at the end of the Project, the following objectives as well as outputs shall have been achieved, to wit:

Specific Objectives Expected Outputs

1. Enhance knowledge, attitude and skills of barangay leaders/stakeholders on resource accessing for community projects

� Enhanced KAS of sitio and barangay leaders on resource accessing for community projects

2. Improve capacities of barangay leaders/stakeholders in integrating sustainable community watershed plan into the Barangay Development Plan and eventually in the Municipality’s and Barangay’s Annual Investment Plan

� Project documents that outlines particular projects for implementation which are incorporated in the the Municipal nd Barangay Annual Investment Plans in the 30 LGUs covered by UDP

3. Update LGU strategic development directions/plans toward a responsive and priority development-laden issues for the uplands

� Strengthened linkages and mobilized partners/stakeholders support in watershed protection and governance processes; and

4. Come up with next steps plan for the effective and sustainable implementation of CWPs

� Drafted the next steps plan (i.e. action plan to pursue outputs and results) for each barangay and municipality covered.

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All development strategies identified and used in meeting the

above objectives, and, consequently, achieving the desired results were based on a given framework. The framework presupposes significant steps taken or level of interventions carried out by the Project with given emphasis on establishing a sustainable CWP.

The first level of interventions dealt with looking back to the so-called “givens”. This process is basically gathering information or data on the development status of the Community Watershed Plan of the target barangays.

Included in the process was to identify some facilitating and hindering factors affecting the implementation of upland development

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projects and activities at the local level, be it institutional, structural, operational issues, etc.

The second level has to do with the Plan Review. The existence of a 5-year Community Watershed Plan called for a need to revisit and assess how implementation was done. Where is the CWP in terms of its integration into the AIP and Barangay/Municipal Development Plan?

Reviewing the plan also gave the target barangays the opportunity to rethink or confirm the vision of the upland community and realign their concerns as appropriate to the present development needs.

Another level of intervention involved the process of Identifying Gaps. Guided by the fact that in almost all kinds of development plans and programs like CWP, the most significant issue to contend with should be on the capability or capacity level of the implementers of the plan. Performance assessment of key actors should be done in utmost consideration.

In the case of CWP implementation, the need to assess how capable the community is in terms program delivery particularly in meeting program requirements.

Under this level of intervention, identifying the gaps may be done in two ways:

i. If the plans have not yet been integrated, then the reasons why this has not happened yet must be identified as well as how the CWP can be integrated and when the integration will happen.

ii. If the plans have already been integrated, then determine whether an Investment Plan has already been prepared correspondingly. If not, steps have to be undertaken to facilitate this.

It is inseparable thing that after having identified the gaps and deficiencies, the next intervention is to Identify methods and approaches that are appropriate for the implementation of a sustainable CWP. This is a way of ensuring that effective methods will continue to be adopted and discard those that have not produced the minimum of results.

The next step of intervention would be on Project Development. In this stage, the methods, people, and system are to be identified and put together to come up with a workable project.

The process does not end in identifying projects that need to be implemented. Establishing a support structure is required for a successful implementation. Here, there is a need to forge partnership between the local government units, the community as well as People’s Organizations to be able to establish ownership of the plan by the stakeholders and ensure sustainability of upland development efforts, thus, Strengthening Partnership form an integral part of intervention.

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See Figure 1: Project Conceptual Framework for the proposed interventions.

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The project interventions were delivered in phases. Provincial Facilitators

and Project Staff were selected to ensure smooth and effective implementation of all activities under each phase and provide technical assistance in generating outputs.

The project phases vis-à-vis key outputs, and timeframe are shown in

Table 1: Implementation Activities, while major participants in each of the project activities are listed down in Table 2: Project Detailed Work Plan.

Table 1: Implementation Activities Activity Output Timeframe

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§ Signed MOA/Identified Teams § Organized Project Team § CWP’s Status Report

.5 Month

Phase II – Plan Review and Project Development Phase 1. Review of Sitio/Barangay Watershed Plan and

Project Development Workshop 2. CWP Consultation Workshop at the Barangay

Level 3. 2nd Partner’s Coordination Meeting

§ Reviewed and validated CWP for inclusion in the BDP and LDP § Community Projects and

Programs Identified § Plan Review and Project

Development Phase Report

1.5 Months

Phase III – Strengthening Partnership 1. Municipal Level CWP Consultation and

Teambuilding Workshop

§ Community projects for inclusion in the Municipal AIP § Enhanced team spirit among

partners/ stakeholders and working collaboratively to pursue efforts for the identified projects

.5 Months

Phase IV – Integration and Evaluation Phase 1. Project Evaluation with UDP and LGUs 2. Terminal Report/Preparation and turning over

of DSM outputs to LGU/UDP

§ Project Evaluation Result § Terminal Report and other

important documents submitted to UDP

.5 Months

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The Project Barangay Consultations and Planning Workshops for Sustainable Upland Development Projects in the 30 LGUs covered by UDP in Southern Mindanao is basically a capacity building intervention for the community leaders as well as other stakeholders of upland development for a sustainable Community Watershed Plan (CWP) in their respective LGUs.

To describe the kind of accomplishments achieved by the project, reference

should be in terms with the meeting of the project objectives and the discussion should delve more into understanding how these objectives were attained and what specific areas of capacity enhancement have an impact on and can best be attributed to the project.

What follows is a discussion of the specific objectives translated into Key Result

Areas for the project and how these were achieved through the activities conducted and the outputs generated.

Specific Objective 1:

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l The CWP Review and Project Development Workshop under Phase II led the

participants to a process of Conceptual interfacing (leveling of understanding). Participants, after having a lot contention, were able to set a common perspective in pursuing upland development programs at the local level, that one should avoid the kind of mentality syndrome of total dependency to UDP.

l This resulted further to an increased knowledge on the part of UCO/UBA as well as other participants from LGU that a major setback that has to be addressed with regards to the non-implementation of CWP projects was the lack of enabling mechanism for possible sourcing-out of funds and other resources needed.

l At the operational and implementational perspective of CWP projects and

activities, the level of appreciation of the community on the importance of resource accessing as development strategy for a sustainable CWP was increased, thus, regarded it as an effective delivery mechanism, first in addressing non-implemented community development projects and, second, to pursue more focused and locally initiated programs for upland communities.

l Stemmed from the outcome of the plan review workshop, the development

options of the participants in project identification and prioritization have been widened. It is worth noting that community plans and programs should not be at the helm of nobody but should lie on the community’s ability to access resources.

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This further widened the participants ability in identifying and prioritizing projects as not confined to one document only but to be based on what they think are in exigency at present and of high value

l The inclusions of non-CWP projects in the list of community priorities presuppose

participants’ mind shifting from being a “totally-UDP-dependent” upland community to a resource mobilizer community.

l The development of the 2003 Operational Plan, which embodied the prioritized

programs of the community both CWP and non-CWP was a clear manifestation of enhanced readiness of the community for resource accessing.

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l The Barangay Level Consultation under Phase II provided an enabling

environment particularly for the community leaders to initiate the ground-working advocacy for upland development.

l The consultation was done with the end view of seeking support for the program

priorities of the community through which, one clear and expectable outcome was the extent of support that the Barangay could give. Part of the results, however, was in terms of how UCO/UBA translated the learning gained in resource accessing, over and above the agreements and commitments prearranged and specified in the meeting. Thus, an enhanced competence of the community leaders in resource accessing and program advocacy was ascertained.

l Prior to the presentation to BDC, the project allotted specific considerations for

technical skills preparation of the community leaders. This resulted to an increased confidence of the UCO/UBA; first, in articulating community priority projects for possible funding, second, on program advocacy at the Barangay level and, third, in advancing the cause of upland development through the presentation of the 2003 Operational Plan. Please refer to Annex D of the provincial reports for copies of the Operational Plans per Barangay.

l Agreements entered and other commitments given by the Barangay

Development Councils as specified during the Barangay Level Consultations are as follows, to wit: a. Resolution adopting the 2003 Operational Plan, endorsing to the MDC,

and allocating funds from the Barangay 20% Development Fund. b. Resolution requesting for the UBA President to have a permanent seat in

the BDC and adopting allocating, and endorsing the 2003 Operational

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Plan Endorsing for inclusion of the CWP & Non-CWP Projects listed in the 2003 OP to the Municipal Development Plan (MDP).

c. Approving the inclusion of the 2003 OP listed Projects in the Barangay AIP

d. The BDC members signified their support and interest to help the community thru the “Food for Work” forged through a Memorandum of Understanding.

e. Memorandum of Understanding was forged between BDC members and UCO/UBA leaders signifying their supports to the 2003 Operational Plan but only to wait for the Budget Hearing for the final appropriation

f. Memorandum of Understanding was forged by the BDC members signifying their support and to the 2003 Operational Plan

g. Executive Order creating additional Team Members for the Upland Development Program like in the case of

h. Resolution endorsing List of Development Projects for further consideration and support

i. Resolution accepting Upland Development Program (UDP)

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l The conduct of the consultation meeting with the target-LGUs under Phase I,

through the Focus Group Discussion (FGD), was able to aggregate issues and concerns not only in the implementation of the CWP in general, but also, in particular, the degree of appreciation and involvement of the local officials with respect to accelerating the strategic and more focused upland development at the local level.

Among issues and concerns gathered were grouped according to Policy and Legislative Support; Project Systems and Procedures; Project Structure; Project Implementation Strategy and Mechanism; People; Attitude of Stakeholders; External Factors and Geographical Concerns. Table 3 enumerates various CWP implementation issues and concerns by category.

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TTaabbllee 33:: CWP Implementation Issues and Concerns

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Policy &Legislative Support

§ Lack of LGU support in terms of Executive and Legislative Policy support § Non-inclusion of Upland Development Projects to Annual Investment Plan (AIP) of

the LGU § Non-implementation of Upland Development Projects funded by AIP of the LGU § Annual Work Plan presented to MCC/PCC do not reflect projects priorities of the

community. § Lack of financial support for the implementation of the project (LGU counterpart)-

issues motherhood statements not project specific § No MDC Resolution supporting policy to CWP § Project were not specifically detailed in AIP

Project Systems and Procedures

§§ Reported communication gap due to unclear or absence of feedbacking system on the status of the approved projects

§§ Slow implementation of projects due to long and tedious administrative processes on project approval

§§ Delay releases of funds due to pending liquidation of previous project funds §§ Purchasing and procurement system in LGU causes the delay of project

implementation §§ Procurement process take so much time §§ Lengthy and difficult process of project approval because of lack of understanding

of the process (complicated and tedious guidelines) §§ Delay in the release of funds due to delay in reviewing liquidated project expenses §§ Tedious process in approving community project by the UDP (lack of consolidated

and synchronized master list of requirement/criteria from PPO and PMO regarding project approval

§§ Numerous requirements for project to be implemented §§ Delayed and non-delivery of necessary materials §§ Project fund mismanagement

Project Structure §§ Weak working relationship among the beneficiaries, among UCO officers and among members of the MPT

§§ No point person identified in LGU for upland development §§ Absence of counterpart LGU personnel to perform administrative functions §§ Unequal distribution of work resulting to overload of UDP staff (because of unclear

roles) §§ Timeliness and relevance of the project §§ No point person was clearly designated for material evaluation and purchasing §§ Lack of incentives to the community leaders considering the livelihood/financial

status of the UCO and UBA members (transportation allowance for every meeting or activities they will be attending to augment their workdays)

Project Implementation Strategy/ Mechanism

§§ Some members spend so much time implementing the project resulting to inefficiency because they just want to dilly-dally

§§ Diffuclty in making the people understand the project and its benefits to the people (challenge to the leaders to make the people understand)

§§ Unclear instructions received by farmers regarding project implementation §§ Lack of infromation dissemination (IEC) to the community §§ Overlapping activities on the part of the ATs considering UDP concerns were just

intervening activities for them §§ Uncoordinated implementation of projects §§ Slow and non-completion of implemented projects due to necessary realignment

of other project §§ Community does not understand the essence of volunteerism or “bayanihan” §§ Low level of community awareness towards planning and development §§ No further proper consultation of LGU with BDC and communities §§ Improper coordination of local stakeholders §§ Communication gaps among local stakeholders §§ No prior consultation with communities about the project implementation

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People §§ Weak planning capabilities of the local barangay stakeholders §§ Lack of knowledge in the requisition and liquidation of funds §§ Lack of absorptive capacity of the community leaders regarding the six (6)

components of the UDP Program §§ Lack of skills of staff

Attitude of stakeholders

§§ Inactive and loss of enthusiasm of the beneficiaries towards implementation due to non-clarity of project objectives

§§ Lack of community cooperation due to negative attitude towards the projects §§ Lack of cooperation (i.e. “naa nay seed materials, wala pay natanum) §§ Non-attendance to meetings because of the following reasons:

a) Lack of cooperation from the community; b) Religious conflict – religious leader threatens expulsion from sect because of

belief; c) lack of information

§§ Lack of appreciation of the process of project availment §§ Lack of appreciation of the project scheme and how it will benefit them without

asking for payment of services (personal counterpart) §§ Varied negative attitude such as

a) expectations of remuneration for services rendered when it is clear that it is voluntary;

b) Wait and see attitude (wont work unless they see some tangibles) §§ Skeptical attitude of members because of failed previous project experience §§ Torn between volunteering and earning a living and spending quality time with the

family §§ Inactive Barangay Development Council

External Factors §§ Peace and order problems §§ Rehabilitation of roads §§ LGU focus confined to administrative requirements compliance instead of

implementation of succeeding activities §§ Conflict of Leadership among the Indigenous People resulting to a non-

representation on some very essential issues concerning them §§ Presence of illegal activities found in the area like cutting of trees near the water

system and illegal acts of some agencies not involved in the project §§ Cultural background of some members because most settlers are of T’boli tribe §§ Some identified sitios did not qualify based on the standards of UDP §§ Degree of acceptability is low for some projects

Geographical Concerns

§§ Monitoring becomes difficult because of distance from one LGU to the next and the number of LGUs assigned for each monitor

§§ Working conditions (geography and topography)

l In the same manner the Team Building Workshop and Municipal Consultation

where members of Local Finance Committee (LFC) and Sangguniang Bayan Chair on Finance or Environment were invited to and participated in shedding light on certain LGU-specific concerns and issues affecting the implementation of the CWP, be it policy, structural, operational, and others.

l As a result, all key actors involved like the UCO/UBA and other technical persons,

directly or indirectly involved in the implementation of upland development programs were able to review and examine various factors affecting the operational relationship between them, specifically, in terms of carrying out the expected functions and roles, manifested in the degree of performance and involvement of each stakeholder.

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l The activity also served, as venue for leveling off as to what should be required to whom, particularly the roles and other expectations to LGUs were defined, and given much clearer specifications. For Role Clarification outputs, please refer to the provincial reports as attached, Annex F.

Specific Objective 4:

On formulating next steps plan for effective and sustainable implementation of CWP

l For this particular objective, the Provincial Integration Session, Phase IV, was purposely conducted to draw out from the participants a knowledge-level proposition in terms of mechanisms and strategies that will ensure effective and sustainable implementation of CWP as well as identifying applications of the proposed processes to be taken up in search for a sustainable CWP. As a result community leaders and other key technical actors were able to identify specific activities consonant with the given requirements of sustainable CWP

l After matching the specified activities to be undertaken to ensure requirements for a sustainable CWP and to be able to recognize what and which of the given activities are already undertaken by the community, they were requested to select among the checklist of activities at least 5 for further identification of immediate and doable events or actions to be taken as their next step toward sustainability of the CWP.

l To appreciate more the results relative to this objective, tables 4 & 5 below outlined the consolidated outputs of the participants on the Development of Strategies and Activities for Sustainable as well as the Sustainability Plan of Actions by per Barangay.

Table 4: Development Strategies and Activities for Sustainable CWP

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l Developing readiness and capacities of UCO/UBA to go into PARTNERSHIP with other stakeholders of upland development (LGU, National Government Sectors, Business Sectors, etc.)

� Readiness is not quite high and therefore enabling environment should be provided to UCO/UBA - Facilitation and skills development for

UCO/UBA - UCO/UBA need to create constitution

and by-laws � Networking and linkage building by

enlisting the participation of other sectors in drawing up course of actions to respond to upland development issues and concerns

� Lack of skills in the process � Needs improvement in networking and

linkage building � Still question on need concrete benefits

from UDP is expected

1. Strong and principled UCO/UBA

� Conceptual interfacing among members of the UCO/UBA to mutually-define development concerns as well as priorities (common stand)

� There is still no unitary stand regarding organizational policies UDP

� Regular consultation meetings with all sectors of the community with UDP and LGU

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2. Strong and principled partnership of UCO/UBA with other Key Sectors involved in upland development

� Constant leveling-off with various key sectors on upland development priorities, issues and concerns

� Not enough developing skills UDP � UCO/UBA needs more training in

organizational effectiveness UDP � UCO/UBA must be actively involved in

upland development processes UDP

Ensuring participation of UCO/UBA in development planning, implementation and policy formulation

� Not enough UDP (Davao del Sur) � Strengthen first the relationship

between UCO/UBA officers and barangay officials UDP

� “Dole out” orientation of the barangay from the community affects the initiative of the entire organization (especially the 10% kickback from projects) UDP (Davao del Sur)

3. Integrated and institutionalized CWP in Local Development Processes and Policy formulation of local governance

Ensuring adequate representation of the UCO/UBA in all local development processes for upland development

� Not enough UDP - UCO/UBA are not represented in

local planning stage UDP - There is a need to tap the position

of ABC President in obtaining support from the LGUs UDP (Davao del Sur)

Ensuring existence of favorable LGU Policy for upland development projects and activities

� (South Cotabato) � Not enough UDP (Davao del Sur) � UCO/UBA already started lobbying

for BDC resolution UDP (Davao del Sur)

� Currently waiting for signal from barangay officials in order to reconcile their vision towards better development programs UDP (Davao del Sur)

Table 5: Community Sustainable Plan of Action for CWP

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� Ensuring participation of UCO/UBA in devlopment planning, implementation and policy formulation a the local level

� Conduct meeting � Orient UCO/UBA � Conduct of project

implementation with proper monitoring

� Formulation of plans for the program

� Presentation of project for approval

� Attend UCO/UBA meeting � Attend every BDC meeting � Presentation of policy at

BDC meeting � Submit upland development

policy � Work for representation of

UCO/UBA to the BDC Sectoral Committee through EO or resolution

� November 3, 2002 � November 3, 2002 � November –

December 2002 � March 2003 � March 2003 � December 2002 � 2nd Friday of

November � 3rd week of

November

� School supplies � School supplies � Project documents � UCO/UBA � UCO/UBA � Minutes of the last

UCO/UBA meeting � UCO/UBA chairmen and

copy of policy � Copy of policy

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� Conduct sitio meetings with the barangay

� Encourage BDC to involve UCO/UBA leaders and other sectors

� Fomulation of policy of UCO/UBA

� Strengthen organization (UCO/UBA)

� January 2003 � November 2002 � November 2002 � December 2002 � March 2003

� Supplies � Supplies � AT, MPT, LGU

� Networking and linkage building by enlisting participation of other sectors in drawing up courses of actions to respond to upland issues and concerns

� Preparation of project proposal

� Assist/coach UBA/UCO on preparing project document

� Follow-up resolution on action taken

� Courtesy call � Present project document � Seek assistance from other

agencies � Attend BDC meeting � Ask commitment from

concerned sectors � Attend training on

partnership devlopment � Conduct lecture/training

corresponding to the needs of networking/ linkaging

� December 2002 � December 2002 � December 2002 � 1st Saturday of the

month � 1st Saturday of the


month � November 2002 � During regular

meetings � November 2002 � November 2002

� School supplies � List of funding agencies � List of funding agencies � Manual � Manual � Manual

� Open dialogue and communication with various key sectors to come up with specific agreements with define roles in pursuing upland development projects

� Courtesy call � Presentation of proposal

with proper orientation � Follow-up � Conduct information drive in

the community � Setting of schedule for

training � Attend and participate in

BDC meeting � Attend Purok Federation

meeting � Attend UCO/UBA meeting � Presentation of Operational

Plan � MOA between beneficiaries

and other agencies � Formulate upland

development policy � Submit upland

� December 2002 � December 2002 � December 2002 � February 2003 � February 2003 � December 2002 � December 2002 � November 2003 � 1st Saturday of the


� Resolutions � Resolutions � Resolutions � Writing materials, snacks

and meals � UCO/UBA Chairmen, AT-DF � Purok Chairman, UCO,

UBA, AT-DF � Operational Plan for 2003 � Operational Plan � Operational Plan

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development policy

month � 2nd Thursday of

November 2002 � 3rd week of

November

� UBA/UCO officers AT, manila paper, ballpen, pentel pen, bond paper

� Copy of policy

� Developing readiness and capacity of UCO/UBA to go into partnership with other stakeholders of UDP (LGU, National Giovernment offices, Business Sector)

� Courtesy call � Attend training � Link with other agencies � Attend BDC meeting � Presentation of program

and projects � Presentation of Operational

Plans � Identify potential

sector/agencies � Initiate meeting with

partner agencies � Conduct value formation � Conduct project

management training, monitoring and supervision

� MPT to follow up UBA/UCO activities to assess their performance

� Provide feedback/assess for improvement

� Attend training on linkaging and coordination with other agencies

� Install On-the-job training

� December 2002 – January 2003

� December 2002 � December 2002 � January 2003 � January 2003 � 1st Saturday of the

month � November 2002 � November 2002 � December 2002 � January 2003 � January - December

2003 � June – December

2003 � November 2002 � January 2003

� Project documents � Project documents � Project documents � Manila papers and pentel

pens � Manual, UCO/UBA � Food, supplies � Gasoline � Food, supplies

� Ensuring adequate representation of UCO/UBA in local development process fro upland development

� Ensure the representation of UCO/UBA in BDC

� Ensure the representation of Barangay Captain in the MDC

� Integrate the Barangay AWP to the Municipal AIP

� Courtesy call to Barangay Captain

� Presentation of UCO/UBA in the BDC

� Presentation of 2003 Operational Plan and Budget

� Attend SB session � Attend BDC meeting � Participate in BDC planning � Seek Barangay resolution

that UCO/UBA leaders should be members of BDC

� November-December 2002

� December 2002 � December 2002 � January 2003 � January 2003 � November 2002 � January 2003 � January 2003 � Last BDC of the

year 2002 � November

� UCO/UBA Chairmen Resolution

� Resolution � Resolution � UCO/UBA � UCO/UBA � UCO/UBA Chairmen, AT-DF � UCO, UBA, AT-DF � UCO/UBA

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� Exploring possibilities of working together with various key sectors in the area including the identification of strategies and other options to implement upland development projects

� Establish linkage with other sector

� Conduct dialogue with concerned personnel

� Prioritization of projects for implementation

� Conduct continuous education and team building

� February 2003 � February-March

2003

� UCO/UBA � UCO/UBA

� Ensuring existence of favorable LGU policy for Upland Development Projects and Activities

� Attend SB session � Lobby appropriation for

upland development projects/ activities in SB

� Signing of MOA between LGU and community

� Attend BDC session � Courtesy call to MDC

members, local official � Attend MDC session and

lobby Upland Development Project Policy

� Participate in the legislation in the barangay level

� UCO/UBA should be members of the BDC for policy formulation

� Attend Barangay session with UCO/UBA Officers to lobby for Barangay ordinances and policies favorable for upland development

� January 2003 � January 2003 � 1st Saturday of the

month � 3rd week of

November � November 2002 � As needed � November-

December 2002

� UCO, UBA, AT-DF � UCO, UBA, AT-DF � Copy of the MOA � Minutes from the previous

BDC meeting � UCO/UBA chairmen and

Barangay Captain � Barangay Captain and copy

of policy � Supplies, food

� Constant leveling of various key sectors on upland development issues and concerns

� Recognition of the sectoral organization to lobby UDP issues and advocacy

� UCO/UBA monthly meeting � MPT to conduct regular

meeting (Barangay level) to clarify issues and arrive at a common strategy and direction

� Conduct consultative meetings among various sectors

� January 2003 � January-December

2003 � January 2003

� UCO, UBA, AT-DF � Food, supplies, gasoline

� Conceptual interfacing of UCO/UBA to mutually define development as well as priorities

� Constant coordination/updating with the barangay officials regarding project status

� UCO/UBA to attend sessions � November 2002 � Status report of the project

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� Improvement of individual capacity

� Attend training on leadership, skills training

� November 2002 � Resource person, meals and travel allowance

� Proper identification of the projects

� CWP Review � January 2003 � Resource person, meals and travel allowance

� To learn better about project management

� Training on Project Management

� March 2003 � Resource Person, meals and travel allowance

� Lobby with Sanggunian Bayan for CWP support

� Attend sessions of the Local Development Council

� January 2003 � Status report of the project

� Policy on skilled workers hiring

� Review policy on who pays the wages of skilled workers

� January 2003 � Plan/Budget

� Executive and Legislative Policy

� Issuance of Ordinance/ Resolution

� January 2003 � Sit-in of UBA and MPT in the SB session

� Federation of UBA � Registration with CDA/SEC � Regularization of UBA

President � Monthly meeting

� January 2003 � Financial Support to register

� Financial support for meeting

� Overhead � Insitutionalization of

UBA in the BDC/MDC � Resolution for UBA

President to be regular member of BDC

� January 2003 � Barangay Council support

� Continuous capability building training down to UCO level

� Leadership training on Value Orientation, Records Keeping and Teambuilding

� November-December 2002

� UDP and LGU financing

� LGU to come up with Upland Development Program

� Hire permanent upland Barangay Technicians

� January 2004 � Sangguniang Bayan and MDC support

� Coalition, linkages, networking

� UCO/UBA should have a dominant force in barangay and municipal level

� January 2003

� Lack of support from the LGU-Municipal

� Prioritize projects 2003 � January – Decemeber 2003

� UDP � LGU (Brgy. and Municipal)

� Barangay Equity to the 2003 AIP

� Prioritize projects 2003 � January – Decemeber 2003

� UDP � LGU (Brgy. and Municipal)

� Slow implementation of UDP projects

� Prioritize projects 2003 � Streamlining/ transparency

of processing papers at the municipal level

� Infrastructure projects

� January – December 2003

� October 2002-

October 2003 � November 2002-

November 2003

� UDP � LGU (Brgy. and Municipal-

Budget and Accounting), DA, MPT members

� DILG, NGOs, Private Sector � More support from LGU-

Barangay and Municipality

� Lack of participation towards the “bayanihan” system

� Prioritize projects 2003 � Pre-implementation

meetings � Barangay Consultation

through BDC Meeting � Food for Work � Information, Education and

Communication (IEC) Campaign

� January – December 2003

� October 2002-October 2003

� October 2002-

October 2003 � October 2002-

October 2003

� UDP, LGU (Brgy. and Municipal)

� Barangay IRA, Chairperson, Committee on Appropriation

� District Barangay Council � UDP (AT and MSO) &

Barangay Council � UDP (AT and MSO)

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� Reduction of 20% from barangay equity to 2003 AWP

� Resolution for non-inclusion of barangays from the 20% IRA reduction policy

� October-December 2002

� LGU-Barangay, Municipal, and Provincial Resolutions

� Slow delivery of materials

� Constant follow-ups and reminders to concerned agencies

� Obtain LGU-Municipal support


� October 2002-

October 2003

� MSO, UDP, Barangay Officials, Municipal Officials (Mayor)

� LGU-Municipal (Mayor)

� Expansion of UDP to other sitios

� Fast-tracking of identified projects in UDP-assisted sitios


� UDP, MSO, Community, Barangay Officials, Municipal Officials (Mayor)

� Barangay Resolution Adopting the 2003 Operational Plan to the AIP

� The Chairperson of the Agriculture, Appropriation Committee will sponsor the resolution

� January 2003 � Chairperson, Committee on Agriculture and Finance/ Appropriation

� Membership expansion of non-UDP members

� Membership training � Orientation seminar

� February – March 2003

� MPT members, LGU, UCO/UBA

� Road Rehabilitation � Follow-up � January-February 2003

� UDP, LGU-Province

� Hanging Cable Foot Bridge

� Follow-up � March 2003 � UDP, LGU

� Spring Development � Follow-up � April 2003 � UDP, LGU � Corn Sheller � Follow-up � January-February

2003 � UDP, LGU

� Agro-Reforestation � Follow-up � June 2003 � UDP, LGU � Lack of community

participation � Bayanihan System � Labor Counterpart � Leadership training


• November 2002-

November 2003

� Food for Work (DSWD), Barangay 20% Development Fund

� UDP

� Lack of LGU-Municipality support

� Regular attendance during BDC meetings


� Memorandum of Agreement

� Slow community participation

� Bayanihan System � October 2002-October 2003

� Food for Work

� Poor roads � Deliver the materials to the project site


� DPWH � DA-Makasama

� Constraints on barangay funds

� Inappropriate 20% LGDF for Barangay IRA


� Resolution soliciting funds from CDF, LGU-Province & National Government

� Barangay equity � BDC Resolutions � October 25, 2002 � Barangay Council � Expansion of UDP to

other sitios � Road Rehabilitation � October 2002-

October 2003 � UDP, LGU-Municipal

� Lack of participation of UCO, UBA and Barangay Officials

� Leadership training � October 2002-October 2003

� CIDE Specialist and Staff

� Other livelihood programs

� Pig and goat-raising seminar � June 2003 � NGOs, UDP, Community, LGUs

� Additional Projects � Construction of foot trail, foot bridge, spring development


� UDP, LGU, Community

� Community apprehension about UDP projects

� More consultation and orientation meetings


� Barangay Council, UDP Staff

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1. The level of interventions of the project can best be used as development

strategies in ensuring that upland developments become part of local development processes and deliberation, hence minimize the degree of effects of social aggression and displacement for upland communities.

2. Adopting the processes such as looking back and revisiting the so-called

“givens”, which would suggest updating the upland development milestones at the LGU level, will specify the kind and extent of support required to whom and for what.

3. A plan review that will lead to assess elements of responsiveness,

receptivity, and accessibility of the plans, in order to pick up the pace of development. This would include certain degree of assessment on the institutional capability and capacity of all actors involved and would require decision on identifying what methods will continue to be adopted and discard those that have not produced the minimum results or just stick with the plan.

4. Adopt a process that will ensure a strong and principled partnership

established from and among concerned sectors that will make a unified stand in advancing the plan of development at the local level.

5. The need to set up a two-track advocacy level for upland development

concerns. Upland development is not a sole concern of the upland communities. Advocacy should not be left alone to the community only for the reason that they are the one benefiting from it. The LGU plays a greater role and in the same manner should take the lead and champion for the promotion and development of upland communities.

6. The presence of executive and legislative policies at all levels shows the

degree or extent of support provided for the upland development or may represent the level of consciousness and priorities of the LGU on upland development concerns.

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A. On Effective Implementation of Upland Development Programs

1. There should be a continuous capability building for the

community leaders focused on Project Development and Management. Appendages to PDM are the following proposals: � Coming up with a systematic, easy-to-use tool and approach

to be adopted by the community in planning, particularly application of specific technology on project prioritization.

� Technology surfing can be the initial step to have a menu of technology on project prioritization to devise a community-specific approach. An good example is the Integrated Rural Accessibility Planning Tool (IRAP)

2. Customized Project Monitoring and Evaluation Scheme should be

clearly designed and in place based on verifiable indicators to be identified. This would include Monitoring Compliance on Project Requirements in terms of project responsiveness, receptivity and accessibility.

3. Creation of a social marketing arm for upland development at the

LGU level vis-à-vis strengthen its technical arm.

Point of consideration may be given to following: � Redefine the roles and functions of the MPT to cover among

others the promotion of upland development concerns. � Institutionalization of the Municipal Consultative Committee

(MCC). This woul transform MCC from a mere committee to council.

� Federation of UBA.

4. Advocacy-specific-interventions for LGU should be provided. This would particularly create and facilitate enabling policy environment to ensure LGU support to upland development is acquired. Proposition should be the inclusion of upland development programs and projects to the Executive Agenda of the LCE.

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B. On Strengthening Partnership

5. Conduct of a Capacity and Readiness Assessment (CRA) of UCO/UBA to go into partnership with other key sectors. This would include evaluation of the networking and linkage-building ability of the UCO/UBA.

6. The need to tap involvements and participation of other local/community organizations for sustainability. An inventory of local based organizations carrying common concerns should be starting point.

C. On Policy Recommendations

7. Setting a regular interfacing between the community leaders and the Local Chief Executive. This suggests constant leveling-off with the LCE and other various key sectors on upland development priorities.

8. Conduct of a policy review (e.g Project Fund Releases Scheme) should be considered. This suggests assessing characteristic factors on the “cause and effect” of UDP Policy in relation to the development status of upland development programs.

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Over and above of all these development concerns as espoused by various recommendations, there is one and timely intervention through which, the Development Academy of the Philippines-Mindanao Office would like to propose for future undertaking with Upland Development Programme (UDP).

This undertaking will interweave with existing efforts of ensuring not only inclusion of the upland development programs in the physical document of the LGU Development Plans but most significantly be imbued in the local development framework.

This undertaking would be part of the initiative in rehashing the Executive Agenda already formulated by the Local Chief Executive.

Here, one of the requirements is to ensure that specific provisions for upland development are highlighted in the agenda.

Part of the rehashing would entail refocusing or redirecting programs and plans towards addressing upland development concerns, thus, strategic interventions for upland development will be accelerated.

Planning and program refinement as well as setting-up monitoring and evaluation system of upland development programs would form part of the project requirements and deliverables.

Directory of Key Actors Involved Tampakan, South Cotabato

Municipal Project Team (MPT)

Name Designation for UDP 1. Mr. Antonio G. Garces Municipal Project Team Leader Members 2. Mr. Gregorio D. Misaen UDP - South Cotabato 3. Hon. Dan M. Cagas Sangguniang Bayan 4. Hon. Relly A. Leysa Sangguniang Bayan 5. Mr. Robert Y. Barroso Sangguniang Bayan 6. Engr. Mercidita G. Mangunlay MPDO 7. Engr. Ernesto C. Vicente Municipal Engineering Office 8. Mr. Nolan Mangunlay Municipal Assessor's Office 9. Mr. Bonnie P. Sombong MPDO 10. Mr. Efren C. Vicente MHO 11. Ms. Elsie Frugalidan MSWD 12. Ms. Florida R. Layda MAO 13. Mr. Andres Villanueva MASSO 14. Mr. Lucio L. Bunga 15. Engr. Alfonso Q. Vazquez MEO 16. Engr. Ezra Guirhem MEO 17. Sammy Baldove MEO 18. Oscar V. Purpura MACCO 19. Joelinda A. Segui GSO 20. Herminlina T. Munar MTO 21. Hon. Alexander Felisilda Bryg. Palo 19 22. Hon. Teofilo M. Cano Brgy. Buto 23. Hon. Teresito Bisnar Brgy. Albagan 24. Hon. Celestino D. Erediano Brgy. Lampitak 25. Henry Español 26. Ernesto Padal General Services Office 27. Norma Dariagan Municipal Agriculture Office 28. Marilyn A. Exiomo Agricultural Technician - Brgy. Palo 19 29. Roy M. Cagas Agricultural Technician - Brgy. Buto 30. Christopher P. Sioco Agricultural Technician - Brgy. Albagan 31. Roselily T. Joyno Agricultural Technician - Brgy Lampitak

Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Chairman on Committee on Finance and Environment

SB Committee Name Year Elected

Terms in Office

Committee on Environment Hon. Relly A. Leyson 2001 1st Term Committee on Finance Hon. Juanito L. Morante 2001 Last Term

Sangguniang Barangay Profile Barangay Palo 19

Name Year Elected Committee 1. Alexander C. Felisilda - Barangay Captain Barangay Kagawad 2. Albert C. Rama Infrastructure 3. Roel Sumalinog Sports 4. Jolita F. Laurence Education/Women 5. Fernando C. Magbato Peace and Order 6. Ernesto T. Garces Budget/Finance and

Appropriations 7. Felomina Modina Health and Sanitation 8. Reynalda Jarqueo Agriculture 9. Mercy Pasquel SK Chair


Terms in Office

Committee on Environment Hon. Relly A. Leyson 2001 1st Term Committee on Finance Hon. Juanito L. Morante 2001 Last Term

Sangguniang Barangay Profile Barangay Buto

Name Year Elected Terms in Office 1. Hon. Teofilo Cano - Barangay Captain Incumbent Barangay Kagawad 2. Bonifacio Batiao 2002 1st Term 3. Wilma Abaiz 2002 1st Term 4. Nonito Ompod 2002 1st Term 5. Oscar Ompod 2002 1st Term 6. Alberto Ompod 2002 1st Term 7. Gaspar de la Cruz 2002 1st Term 8. Other Local/Community Organizations Name of the Organization Contact Person Position in the

Organization Address

MONSANTO Phils. LOME AUSAID

Directory of Key Actors Involved Poblacion, Tantangan, South Cotabato

Municipal Project Team (MPT)

Name Designation for UDP 32. Mr. Reynaldo B. Palacio Municipal Project Team Leader Members 33. Mr. Paquito S. Rubio Detailed PLGU - UDP 34. Mr. Cesar Dasilao Municipal Agriculture Office 35. Engr. Joseph Pudadera 36. Hon. Johnny Alada Brgy. Dumadalig 37. Hon. Adelaida Leono Brgy. Poblacion 38. Hon. Danilo Darroca Brgy. Maibo 39. Hon. Datuan Magon Brgy. Magon 40. Dr. Renato Ureta 41. Mr. Prudencio Pellen Agricultural Technician - Dumadalig 42. Mr. Anastacio Lorente Agricultural Technician - Poblacion 43. Ms. Dominica Enano Agricultural Technician - Maibo 44. Mr. Dionisio Manzano Agricultural Technician -Magon 45. Mr. Edgardo Nono MPDO 46. Ms. Maricel D. Lazaro MAO Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Chairman on Committee on Finance and Environment


Terms in Office

Committee on Finance Tito Viloria 2001 3 years Committee on Environment Wilson Paclibar 2001 3 years Committee on Agriculture Gloria Vega 2001 3 years

Sangguniang Barangay Profile Barangay Poblacion

Name Year Elected Terms in Office 9. Adelaida L. Leono - Barangay Captain 2002 3 years Barangay Kagawad 10. Timee Joy C. Torres 2002 3 years 11. Romeo Lazaro 2002 3 years 12. Jene V. Seneca 2002 3 years 13. Bartolome L. Colobong 2002 3 years 14. Moreno L. Marquez 2002 3 years 15. Eddie C. Mangudadatu 2002 3 years 16. Hector Agrave 2002 3 years Other Local/Community Organizations Name of the Organization Contact Person Position in the


POTIMCO Bartolome Colobong Manager Poblacion, Tantangan FUCO Bamboo Craft Neri Tanquindo President Ferdran, Pob., Tantangan SITAFAMCO Danny D. Tanting Chairman Sitio Tanting, Poblacion MMRGMPC Chairman Sitio Barak, Poblacion Sangguniang Barangay Profile Barangay Dumadalig

Name Year Elected Terms in Office 17. Johnny T. Alada. - Barangay Captain 2002 Barangay Kagawad 18. Wilfredo Oro 2002 19. Julian Casquero 2002 20. Jovi Legaste 2002 21. Felix Andrada 2002 22. Marloun Ledda 2002 23. Val Calixton 2002 24. Virgelio Valenzuelo 2002

Directory of Key Actors Involved Tupi, South Cotabato

Municipal Project Team (MPT) Name Designation for UDP

1. Mr. Julgen R. Dajay Municipal Project Team Leader 2. Mrs Evangeline T. Faustino Asst. Municipal Project Team Leader Members 3. Mr. Rogelio B. Calmita UDP - South Cotabato 4. Engr. Eugenio S. Juele Engineering Office 5. Mr. Ruben T. Embang MENRO 6. Mr. Herbert C. Jugador Assessor's Office 7. Ho. Alexander A. Robleza SB Office 8. Mr. Rolando T. Visaya Mayor's Office 9. Engr. Rasan Nolasco MPDO 10. Brgy. Capt. Avelino G. Recinto Kablon 11. Brgy. Capt. Cawade Piang Jr. Acmonan 12. Brgy. Capt. Ildefonso S. Ortiz Linan 13. Brgy. Capt. Pablito Escobillo Miasong 14. Mr. Bumbe G. Odal MAFC Chairman 15. Mr. Samuel M. Sunico Municipal General Services Office 16. Mrs. Angeles N. Saab Municipal Treasurer's Office 17. Mrs. Raides S. Sales, CPA Municipal Accounting Office 18. Mr. Pedro Abad Liaison Officer/ B'laan Affairs 19. Mr. Richter James D. Benzonan Agricultural Technologist - Brgy. Kablon 20. Mr. Jeric R. Sim Agricultural Technologist - Brgy. Acmonan 21. Maulvi U. Bajunaid Agricultural Technologist - Brgy. Linan 22. Mr. Joey R. Roberto Agricultural Technologist - Brgy. Miasong 23. Ms. Amor G. Hatulan UDLF - FO

Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Chairman on Committee on Finance and Environment


Terms in Office

Committee on Finance Ho. Edwin R. Sim 1998 2nd Committee on Environment Hon. Alexander Robleza 3rd

Sangguniang Barangay Profile Barangay Kablon

Name Year Elected Terms in Office 25. Avelino G. Recinto. - Barangay Captain 1988 Barangay Kagawad 26. Edgar Sambog 1997 2nd Term 27. Arnold Guerrero 1997 2nd Term 28. Carling Sambog July 2002 1st Term 29. Sarhen Dialang July 2002 1st Term 30. Roben Dialang July 2002 1st Term 31. Enrico Guerrero July 2002 1st Term 32. Dominador Cabote July 2002 1st Term Other Local/Community Organizations Name of the Organization Contact Person Position in the


SCFI (PACAP) Danilo Lilam Technician Koronadal City SMI CZMP Ruben Embang " Municipality of Tupi Sangguniang Barangay Profile Barangay Acmonan

Name Year Elected Terms in Office 1. Cawad Piang, Jr. Barangay Captain July 2002 1st Term

Barangay Kagawad 2. Bert Piang July 2002 1st Term 3. Sarin Tuli July 2002 1st Term 4. Danilo Aguinaldo 1992 3rd Term 5. Reynaldo Maghirang 1997 2nd Term 6. Julian Piang July 2002 1st Term 7. Richard Langinay July 2002 1st Term 8. Bernard Piang July 2002 1st Term

Other Local/Community Organizations Name of the Organization Contact Person Position in the


SCFI (PACAP) Danilo Lilam Technician Koronadal City SMI CZMP Ruben Embang " Municipality of Tupi

Result of Focus Group Discussion: Province of South Cotabato Difficulties (kalisdanan) in the implementation of the UDP Projects

Ø The water system project was put on hold because during validation by the Engineering Office it was found out that only three (3) HH were presently staying in the area out of the so many listed.

Wala na dayon anf implementasyon kay 3 na lang ang nabilin nga mulupyo sa lugar.

Ø The project on road rehabilitation was not implemented because the area is a protected area and the Protected Area Management Board is opposing the project.

Wala nadayon ang implementasyon tungod kay nasulod ang proyekto sa protedted area.

Ø There are still problems when it comes to mobilization of members for bayanihan especially the natives. If the UDP can provide food during this activity. Ø It is a problem when they work for the community because they can't work in the farm and the sustenance of their family will be jeopardized.

Problema ang pag-apil sa bayanihan kay tungod mabiyaan ang uma ug wala pagkaon ang pamilya.

Ø The nursery project in the Barangay Kidog was not yet implemented because there is no water system in the area.

Dili ma implementar ang Nursery Project kay wala’y water sytem.

Summary Report of the Consultation in the Municipality of Tantangan August 22, 2002

A. Feedback on the difficulties to the UDP Project (Mga kalisdanan nga nasinati sa

UDP Project): 1. Problems encountered by the participants: § It is a problem when they work for the community because they can't work in the

farm and the sustainance of their family will be jeopardized § The nursery project in the Barangay Kidog was not yet implemented because

there is no water system in the area 2. It was explained that only projects listed in the CWP but were not implemented can

still be for included in the AIP 3. All UDP projects have been supported by the municipality. However, only those

barangays who are fast enough to implement their project can access of the funds. Those who are slow in the implementation are left with nothing.

The water sytem project was put on hold because during validation by the Engineering Office it was found out that only three (3) HH were presently staying in the area out of the so many listed. B. Feedback on the difficulties to the DSM-UDP Project (Mga kabalaka sa DSM-UDP

Project 1. Schedule of activities. § The consultation was originally scheduled on Aug. 20, however, UCO and UBA

officers and members were not included as participants as listed in the UDP communication. They were re-scheduled on August 23, Friday.

§ Two barangays will attend the CWP Workshop scheduled on Aug. 26, 27,28

Summary Report of the Consultation in the Municipality of Tupi August 21, 2002


UDP Project): § The project on road rehabilitation was not implemented because the area is a

protected area and the Protected Area Management Board is opposing the project. § None so far, difficulty come when they are too lazy to do their work § Barangay Kablon has no electricity. How can they apply for energization in their

barangay. 1. Some questions were also raised and responded to during the consultation § Barangay officials should be involved in the UDP projects § It is up to the implementors/beneficiaries if the project is a failure (reaction of the

participant) § The processes in making a resolution will be discussed during the 3-day workshop

B. Feedback on the difficulties to the DSM-UDP Project (Mga kabalaka sa DSM-UDP

Project)

Schedule of activities: § Only 2 UCOs of Barangay Acmonan and 1 Kagawad were able to attend § The consultation was originally scheduled on Aug. 21, however, UCO and UBA

officers and members were not included as participants as listed in the UDP communication. They were re-scheduled on August 23, Friday.

§ Barangay Kablon was rescheduled on August 23. The consultation will be held in their Barangay in the afternoon of August 23.

§ There are participants who do not know how to write. Since it is a group workshop he can ask the group to assist him

§

Summary Report of the Consultation in the Municipality of Tampakan August 21, 2002


UDP Project):

1. What are the projects that can be included in the AIP § The drainage canal project which was included in the CWP can be included even if

it was a new project §

§ The Bailey bridge in Barangay Buto has to be repaired every year. The budget for the repair of the bridge is coming from the LGU. If it will be replace with concrete can it be included in the AIP.

Process: If it is included in the CWP, then you can work it out. 2. Incentives for members § There are still problems when it comes to mobilization of members for bayanihan

especially the natives. If the UDP can provide food during this activity. § Only jeepney/motor fares will be reimbursed by UDP

B. Feedback on the difficulties to the DSM-UDP Project (Mga kabalaka sa DSM-UDP

Project) The AT of Barangay Palo expressed her difficulty to have the UCO and UBA attend the CWP workshop on August 27, 28,29 because they will be celebrating their fiesta. It was then agreed that the workshop will be moved on the 26, 27,28 to be able to accommodate the said barangay.

Synopsis of Findings LGU Consultations Tampakan

Executive/Legislative Support Policy LGU AIP Barangay BDC MDC Others

Palo 19 ü ü N/A ü Buto ü ü N/A ü Tupi


Kablon ü ü N/A ü Acmonan ü ü N/A ü Tantangan


Dumadalig ü ü ü Poblacion ü ü ü N/A- not available Executive & Legislative Support BDC 6 Barangay MDC 6 Barangays Upland Barangays included in the AIP 6 Barangays

CWP Review and Project Development Phase Province of South Cotabato

CWP Review Workshop

This is the Phase II activity following the Municipal Consultation. Outputs of the Synopsis of the Findings/Result of the Consultation Meeting Session were presented to the participants. The mapping activity validates the project Progress Monitoring Report by identifying the project implemented and not implemented in the Barangay Base Maps, and projects listed as not implemented or for implementation updated. The next activity under the CWP Review Workshop was reviewing the Vision and the CWP and visualizing its applicability in the next five (5) years. Elements of the CWP Cluster Vision were identified to simplify comprehension and better understanding. The keywords were related as Economic, Socio-Political, Environment and Infrastructure. Revisiting the CWP Review and project Planning Workshop shows the CWP project progress and development status of the projects as planned and listed in the CWP vis-à-vis actual implementation undertaken. The review of the community vision re-affirms the stated "needs and wants" of the people two years ago when they formulated it in the CWP, thus, this will provide UDP the opportunity to evaluate and assess the status of the six (6) major components in the area. The CWP Review and Project Development Workshop enhanced the knowledge and skills of the community to conduct an internal evaluation and prioritizing of projects to be implemented according to its needs. They also gained the attitude of making a real development and priority laden Operational Plan and not a "wish list". The 2003 Operational Plan was also formulated. Listed in the 2003 Operational Plan ware the five (5) identified projects (CWP and non-CWP) with corresponding cost and the counterpart funding requirements of the Local Government Unit (Municipal and Province), Barangay and Partner Financial Institutions (PFIs).

2003 Operational Plan in support to the Community Watershed Plan (CWP) of Barangay Buto, Municipality of Tampakan, South Cotabato

I. CWP Status of Projects

The Barangay Buto, Municipality of Tampakan, South Cotabato is one of the two barangays in the municipality identified for assistance under the Upland Development Programme (UDP). The Barangay has formulated a Community Watershed Plan (CWP) in 2000 where upland development projects were outlined.

Todate, the following are the projects listed in the CWP intended for the last two (2) years reported as implemented or not implemented. Table below shows the location of the projects as indicated in the barangay map.

Project Implemented Location Nursery & Scion Grove § Barak

§ Basal § Admol § SanRoque

Food Production § Barak § Basal § Admol § SanRoque

Agro-Forestry

§ Barak § Basal § Admol § SanRoque

Handicraft CBS

Project Not Implemented Location Hedge Grow Establishment § Barak

§ Basal § Admol § SanRoque

Rural Finance Service § Barak § Basal § Admol § SanRoque

CIDE § Barak § Basal § Admol § SanRoque

II. Revisiting the CWP Vision

The Vision for the Barangay as outlined in the CWP is:

1. Improved living conditions 2. Sustainable Farming 3. Capable of managing environmental resources 4. Socio-economically empowered residents 5. Planning livelihood activities to promote standard of living

Reviewing the projects implemented in the CWP, the Barangay would like to see the community after five (5) years as (“ unsay gustong mahitabo sa komunidad lima (5) ka-tuig gikan karon?”):

Economic Socio -Political Environment Infrastructure • Sustainable

Income • Management

Capability • Community

Cooperation • Barangay Bank

• Happy community • Market Vendors

Association

• Environment restoration

• Contour Farming

• Spring Development

• Road • Bridge

III. Revisiting the CWP

Given their CWP Vision and their outlook after five (5) years, the following

are the projects identified to help them realize their planned vision:

CWP Included Projects Non-CWP Projects • Inland Fishing • Water System • Road Networking • Trainings ( Cooperative, Bookkeeping,

Business Planning, Gender Sensitivity, Literacy, Tribal Awareness)

• Cut Flower Production • Multi-purpose building w solar drier

• Upland Irrigation • Bailey Bridge • Trail Improvement • Electrification • Water Pump • Livestock Dispersal • Honeybee Culture • Food Processing • Cosmetology Training • Cave Improvement (Tourism)

From the above projects, the following are identified as priority for year 2003:

Key Priority Projects Reason/s CWP Included Projects Road Networking § Accessibility Trainings § Information / Education , Awareness

Key Priority Projects Reason/s Non CWP Project

Upland Irrigation § Farm sustainability Bailey Bridge § Accessibility Livestock Dispersal § Income Generation

IV. 2003 Operational Plan

The proposed Operational Plan for 2003 is shown in the next page of this document.

The amount of funds requested from each of the sources is broken down as follows:

Source Fund Requested

Barangay 18,000.00 Municipality 202,500.00 UDP 2,080,000.00 Partner’s Financial Institutions (PFI) *400,000.00 Others 50,000.00

* Province

Barangay Consultations and Planning Workshops for Sustainable Upland Development Projects in the Thirty (30) LGUs Covered by the Upland Development Program (UDP) in Southern Mindanao

V. 2003 Operational Plan

Barangay Buto Municipality of Tampakan

Outputs Fund Source/Amount

Project Area Beneficiaries

Description In-Charge

UDP Mun Brgy Others Timetable

Road Networking 4 sitios 139 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

1,000,0000

75,000 5,000 *400,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Upland Irrigation 2 sitios 83 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

800,000 60,000 5,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Bailey Bridge 2 sitios 60 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

250,000 37,500 3,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Livestock Dispersal

4 sitios 3 HH/sitio UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

30,000 20,000 30,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Training 4 sitios 139 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

30,000 10,000 5,000 20,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Total 2,080,000

202,500 18,000 450,000

*Provincial Government

2003 Operational Plan in support to the Community Watershed Plan (CWP) of Barangay Palo, Municipality of Tampakan, South Cotabato


The Barangay Palo, Municipality of Tampakan, South Cotabato is one of the two barangays in the municipality identified for assistance under the Upland Development Programme (UDP). The Barangay has formulated a Community Watershed Plan (CWP) in 2000 where upland development projects were outlined.


Project Implemented Location Agro-Forestry § Bong Lawaaan

§ Upper Balisan § Purok 3 § Garciano

Farm Road Rehab § Bong Lawaaan § Upper Balisan § Garciano

Hedge Grow Establishment

§ Bong Lawaaan § Upper Balisan § Purok 3 § Garciano

Post Harvest Facililities § Bong Lawaaan § Upper Balisan § Purok 3 § Garciano

Soil Erosion § Purok 3 Water System § Purok 3 Tree Planting § Whole of Palo

Project Not Implemented Location Assisted Natural Regeneration § Bong Lawaan



1. Sustainable Resources 2. Fruitful and Productive Livelihood 3. Organized Association 4. Model Progressive Community


Economic Socio –Political Environment Infrastructure • Additional

Capital • Additional

Income • Food Sufficiency

• Strong Association • Capability Training

• Erosion Control

• Soil Protection

• Water System • Tourist Spot • Corn Sheller • Peanut Sheller




CWP Included Projects Non-CWP Projects • Water Impounding • Forest Protection • Livestock Dispersal • Poultry Dispersal • Inland Fishing • Multi-purpose Pavement/Solar Drier • Corn Sheller • On and Off Farm Training • Water System

• Drainage Canal • Day Care Center • Livestock Disease Control Training


Key Priority Projects Reason/s CWP Included Projects Water System § Source of Potable Water Multi-purpose Pavement/Solar Drier § Additional Post-harvest facility Poultry Dispersal § Income Generation Project On and Off Farm Training § Income Generation Ptoject


Day care Center § Place where kids can go and learn





Barangay 20,000.00 Municipality 218,500.00 UDP 887,000.00 Partner’s Financial Institutions (PFI) *300,000.00 Others

* Congressional Funds



Barangay Palo Municipality of Tampakan





Water System 3 sitios 135 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

450,000 50,000 15,000 *150,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Multi-purpose Pavement-Solar Drier

3 sitios 108 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

300,000 35,000 1,000 *100,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Dressmaking 1 sitio 20 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

5,000 1,500 1,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Poultry Dispersal 6 sitios 132 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

132,000 9,000 3,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Daycare Center 1 sitio 20 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

30,000 *50,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Total 887,000 218,500 20,000 *300,000 * Congressional Fund

2003 Operational Plan in support to the Community Watershed Plan (CWP) of Barangay Kablon, Municipality of Tupi, South Cotabato


The Barangay Kablon, Municipality of Tupi, South Cotabato is one of the two barangays in the municipality identified for assistance under the Upland Development Programme (UDP). The Barangay has formulated a Community Watershed Plan (CWP) in 2000 where upland development projects were outlined.


Project Implemented Location Agro-Forestry § Eil Biel

§ Datal Ngisi § Palo 3

Hedge Grow Establishment § Eil Biel § Datal Ngisi § Palo 3

Food Production § Eil Biel § Datal Ngisi § Palo 3 § Latil § Glandang

Nursery § Eil Biel § Datal Ngisi § Palo 3

Road Rehab § Datal Ngisi Solar Drier § Eil Biel


Project Not Implemented Location Water System § Eil Biel


Creek Bank § Eil Biel § Datal Ngisi § Palo 3



1. Self-reliant 2. Sustainable Agricultural Development 3. Safeguarding and Managing the Resources 4. Living economically, spiritually balanced environment


Economic Socio –Political Environment Infrastructure § Sufficient

Income

• Trainor’s Training • Leadership

Training • Technology

Transfer • Strong Community

Organization

• Forest Management

• Organic Farming

• Pesticide Safety Handling

• Coffee Pulper • Roads




CWP Included Projects Non-CWP Projects • Creek and Gullies Rehabilitation • Water System • CBFMA Parcellary Survey • Corn Sheller • Solar Drier • Dress Making/Tailoring Training • Coffee Pulper • Formation of Barangay Multi-purpose Forest

Protection • Formation of community-based DENDRO • Inland fishing

• Electrification • School Building (Day-care and

Primary level) • Periodic vaccination of

livestock and certification of large ruminant animals

• Adult Literacy (non formal education)

• Bantay bayan (honorarium for CVO’s)


Key Priority Projects Reason/s CWP Included Projects Water System § Source of Potable Water Solar Drier § Place where to spread palay and corn

for drying Formation of Barangay Multi-purpose Forest Protection

§ Environment Protection


Electrification § Source of Energy School Building § Venue for formal and non formal

education





Barangay 20,000.00 Municipality 197,500.00 UDP 585,000.00 Partner’s Financial Institutions (PFI) 72,000.00 Others *1,950,000.00

* Congressional Funds and DEPED



Barangay Kablon Municipality of Tupi





Water System 2 sitios 69HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

420,000 120,000

10,000 22,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Solar Drier 1 sitio 144 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

150,000 75,000 5,000 50,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Formation of Brgy Forest Inspection Unit


Officials

15,000 2,500 5,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Electrification 2 sitios 336 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

*1,500,000 Jan-Dec 2003

School Bldg 1 sitio 203 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

**450,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Total 585,000 197,500

20,000 2,022,000

* Congressional Allocation ** DEPED Funds

2003 Operational Plan in support to the Community Watershed Plan (CWP) of Barangay Acmonan, Municipality of Tupi, South Cotabato


The Barangay Acmonan, Municipality of Tupi, South Cotabato is one of the two barangays in the municipality identified for assistance under the Upland Development Programme (UDP). The Barangay has formulated a Community Watershed Plan (CWP) in 2000 where upland development projects were outlined.


Project Implemented Location Nursery § Leing

§ Tinago § Dataltah § Kapok

Fruit Trees § Leing § Tinago § Dataltah § Kapok

Bangko sa Barangay § Leing § Tinago § Dataltah § Kapok

Road Rehabilitation § Leing § Tinago § Dataltah § Kapok

Project Not Implemented Location Creek Bank Establishment § Leing

§ Tinago § Dataltah § Kapok

Food Production § Leing § Tinago § Dataltah § Kapok

Intake Box § Leing § Tinago § Dataltah § Kapok



1. Peace and Harmony 2. Progressive Community 3. Safeguard Resource Base 4. Spring Development

Reviewing the projects implemented in the CWP, the Barangay would like to see the community after five (5) years as (“ unsay gustong mahitabo sa komunidad lima (5) ka-tuig gikan karon?”): “Ang among paglantaw sa 5 ka-tuig gikan karon mao ang tanang mga plano, proyekto nga gusto namong maangkon mahisulod sa among CWP nga mahimong maangkon namo sa sulod sa 5 ka-tuig pinaagi sa among pag-hiusa ug pagtinabangay alang sa katuparan sa among mga dmaggo”. ( Our vision for the next 5 years is the realization of our plans and projects incorporated in the CWP through unity and cooperation.)

Economic Socio –Political Environment Infrastructure §

• Cooperation • Unity

• •




CWP Included Projects Non-CWP Projects • People’s Organization Registration-SEC • Water Sources Protection • Water Restoration and Development • Forest Protection and Conservation • Nursery Establishment • Insurance of CBFMA Tenurial Instrument • Fruit Trees Production • On-Off Farm Enterprise Training • Operation of Financial Service Center • Credit and Loan Assistance • Road Improvement, Rehab ,and Development • Trail Improvement

• PO Leadership Training • Peanut Production • Upland Irrigation • Bailey Bridge • Inland Fishing


Key Priority Projects Reason/s CWP Included Projects Nursery Establishment § Forest Propagation Bangko sa Barangay § Fund Accessibility Road Trail Rehabilitation § Accessibility Water Development § Source of Drinking Water Fruit Tree Production § Income Generation


§





Barangay 20,000.00 Municipality 515,000.00 UDP 1,764,863.00 Partner’s Financial Institutions (PFI) *600,000.00 Others

Congressional Funds



Barangay Acmonan Municipality of Tupi





Nursery Establishment


Officials

139,030 15,000 5,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Fruit Trees Production


Officials

510,920 100,000 5,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Bangko sa Barangay

Cluster Level

170 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

100,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Road Trail Rehab


Officials

387,500 100,000 5,000 *100,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Water Development


Officials

627,413 300,000 5,000 *500,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Total 1,764,863

515,000 20,000 *600,000

* Congressional Allocation

2003 Operational Plan in support to the Community Watershed Plan (CWP) of Barangay Dumadalig, Municipality of Tantangan, South Cotabato


The Barangay Dumadalig, Municipality of Tantangan, South Cotabato is one of the two barangays in the municipality identified for assistance under the Upland Development Programme (UDP). The Barangay has formulated a Community Watershed Plan (CWP) in 2000 where upland development projects were outlined.


Project Implemented Location Agro-Forestry § Lower Matimos

§ El Naf § Upper Matimos § Purok 6

Communal Nursery § Lower Matimos § El Naf § Upper Matimos § Purok 6

Road Rehabilitation § Lower Matimos § El Naf § Upper Matimos § Purok 6

Water System § Lower Matimos Food Production § Lower Matimos


Project Not Implemented Location Creek Bank Establishment § Lower Matimos


Water System § El Naf § Upper Matimos

Livestock Production § Lower Matimos § El Naf § Upper Matimos § Purok 6

Hedge Grow Establishment § Lower Matimos § El Naf § Upper Matimos § Purok 6



1. Education for the Children 2. Food Sufficiency 3. Clean Drinking Water 4. Sufficient Income 5. Good Roads


Economic Socio –Political Environment Infrastructure • Sufficient

Earnings • Food Sufficiency • Environment

recovery • Water System • Roads




CWP Included Projects Non-CWP Projects • Inland Fishing • Livestock Production • Small Farm Reservoir • Creek Stabilization • Post Harvest Facility • Multi-Purpose Building • Corn Sheller • Water System

• Hedge Grow Establishment • Leadership Training • Handicraft Training • Food Processing Training • Peanut Production • Primary School Building • Food Production


Key Priority Projects Reason/s CWP Included Projects Livestock Production § Additional Income Creek Stabilization § Erosion Control


Hedge Grow Establishment § Erosion Control Handicraft Training § Income Generation Food Production § Food Sufficiency





Barangay 11,000.00 Municipality 38,600.00 UDP 448,750.00 Partner’s Financial Institutions (PFI) Others



Barangay Dumadalig Municipality of Tantangan





Food Production

1 sitio 135 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

35,000 10,000 2,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Hedgegrowth Establishment


Officials

180,000 10,000 2,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Creek Stabilization


Officials

157,750 5,000 5,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Training 4 sitios 48 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

40,000 10,000 2,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Livelihood Production

4 sitios 3 HH/sitio UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

36,000 3,600 Jan-Dec 2003

Total 448,750 38,600 11,000

2003 Operational Plan in support to the Community Watershed Plan (CWP) of Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Tantangan, South Cotabato


The Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Tantangan, South Cotabato is one of the two barangays in the municipality identified for assistance under the Upland Development Programme (UDP). The Barangay has formulated a Community Watershed Plan (CWP) in 2000 where upland development projects were outlined.


Project Implemented Location Agro-Forestry § Tanting

§ Barak § Kidog § Ferdoan

Project Not Implemented Location Nursery § Tanting

§ Barak § Kidog § Ferdoan

Creek Bank § Tanting § Barak § Kidog § Ferdoan

Livestock § Tanting § Barak § Kidog § Ferdoan

Post Harvest Facility § Tanting § Barak § Kidog § Ferdoan

Road Rehabilitation § Tanting § Barak § Kidog § Ferdoan

Water System § Tanting § Barak § Kidog § Ferdoan



1. People are United 2. Ecologically Balanced 3. Sufficient Food 4. Organized People 5. Sustainable socio-economic opportunity


Economic Socio –Political Environment Infrastructure • Local/export

market • Available market

outlet

• United People • Organized People

• Contour Farming

• Soil Erosion Control

• Soil & Water Conservation

• Water System • Road Rehab




CWP Included Projects Non-CWP Projects • Nursery • Creek Bank • Road Rehabilitation • Water System • Post Harvest Facility • Livestock Production and Inland Fishing

• Handicraft (bamboo products) • Consumer Store • Health Center • Adult Literacy • Electrification


Key Priority Projects Reason/s CWP Included Projects Road Rehabilitation § Accessibility Water System § Source of Potable Water Post Harvest Facility § Place to dry palay and corn Livestock Production and Inland Fishing § Income Generation


Electrification § Source of Energy/ Peace and Order





Barangay 16,000.00 Municipality 405,000.00 UDP 1,459,000.00 Partner’s Financial Institutions (PFI) 21,500.00 Others *1,000,000.00

* DOE and Congressional Fund



Barangay Poblacion Municipality of Tantangan





Road Rehab 4 sitios 211 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

504,000 151,000 8,000 5,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Water System 2 sitios 65 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

421,000 189,000 3,000 10,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Solar Drier 3 sitios 97 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

420,000 63,000 2,000 5,000 Jan-Dec 2003

Inland Fishing 2 sitios 114 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

114,000 2,000 1,000 1,500 Jan-Dec 2003

Electrification 3 sitios 97 HH UCO/UBA Brgy

Officials

2,000 *500,000 **500,00

0

Jan-Dec 2003

Total 1,459,000

405,000 16,000 1,021,500

* Congressional Fund ** Department of Energy

Barangay Development Council Meeting Report For the Province of South Cotabato

I. Prepatory Activities

Before the the scheduled Barangay Development Council Meeting took place, a briefng with the UBA on how to present the the 2003 Operational Plan to the BDC. The said briefing was made together with the UCO, AT, and MSO. The following were given point to point coaching, namely:

a) How to handle the Barangay Council member who is not symphatetic to UDP Projects;

b) How to network with kagawads who are with the project and request them to talked with other BDC members (non-kagawads)

c) Identify the kagawad who will sponsor the motion d) Keep a low profile if the discussion is in favor of the Operational Plan.

II. During the BDC Session

After the usual pleasentaries, the PF introduced the purpose of the request to calendar the presentation of the 2003 OP, the UBA presented the OP. As expected the Kagawads who participated during the CWP Plan Review, were the one’s who orchestrated the discussions and started the discussions of its salient points. Since most of the Barangay Captains were also informed about the project or a participant of Phase II, they also gave some insights. (They were reminded by the PF that proper decorum must be observed by following the Parliamentary Proceedures to avoid technicalities.)

III. General Observation

There was little or no objections when the Operational Plan was presented, specially on the topic of the amount of the barangay counterpart for the listed projects. While some asked for clarification on as to “Why the barangay must put up counterpart fundings?” , there was a smooth motion and votes to adopt, allocate and endorse the 2003 Operational Plan by the BDC were unanimous.

IV. Outputs

Please see attached Barangay Resolutions.

SUMMARY OF BARANGAY RESOLUTIONS South Cotabato

Municipality Barangay Date Conducted Result/Output

Tampakan Palo Buto

Sept 21, 2002 Sept 17, 2002

Resolution # 2002-27 Adopting and Endorsing 2003 Operational Plan and Allocating P 20,000.00 counterpart from the 20% Development Fund. Resolution # 2002-30 Adopting and Endorsing 2003 Operational Plan and Allocating P 18,000.00 from the 20% Development Fund.

Tupi Acmonan Kablon

Sept. 25, 2002 Sept. 22, 2002


Tantangan Dumadalig Poblacion

Sept 19, 2002 Sept. 19, 2002


Process on Role Clarification: The participants were asked to write in the white meta card “ how do they understand their roles in the Upland Development Porgramme”. ( Unsa ang inyong tan-aw ang inyong katungdanan o papel sa proyekto?) Their responses were brought forward for everybody to see and formulate their own opinion silently. After everybody have given their cards, it was observed that most of the UCO officers find it hard to write their idea in the card, hence another approach was done this time through a conversant manner. The responses at the board was read for everybody to comprehend and the MPTL, MSO, AT, Barangay Captain, a representative of the barangay kagawads present, UCO representative from each barangay, and UBA Presidents were asked to come forward to enlighten everybody on what they have written and pick another card that they see is important but they missed out. (facilitator writes the highlights/important things on the board) After everybody gave his or her piece, process to the response followed: § The facilitator clarified again the salient points mentioned by the respondent and

solicited responses and reactions from the body as to what they perceive and think on what was told to them. (Sa inyong tan-aw, naa pa mo ikadunggag sa ilang nasulti)

§ It was however emphasized to the participants that the barangay captain and

kagawads have their specific roles, responsibilities, and obligations as provided in the Local Government Code, the facilitator is not at liberty to discuss deeper because this might not be consistent with what the DILG have said. So as not to create confusion it is wise to take it as expressed.

§ The MPT Leaders were asked to enlighten their roles including the responsibilities

of the Municipal Government towards the implementation of the project. § A representative from the province was tasked to talk on his perception as to what

roles the province plays, this was not fully explored because of cautiousness by the representative.

§ After everybody have talked about their roles, the participants where asked to give

their perceptions on the roles of the actors other than themselves. Conversant manner, responses were written on the board.

The facilitator gave some leading ideas to the participants, for the following purpose:

1. Generate a common understanding and get the participants to say “Yes” with the question: Kasabot na mo kung unsa ang katunggdanan sa mga nagdumala sa proyekto?

2. Be able to draw constructive responses and critics on the roles that the

concerned actors missed to perform and have created confusion in the process.

3. Make the person concerned aware that the role of everybody is a vital link in

the synergy and dynamics process of the project;

4. Be able to draw up an Organigram (fig. 1) for everybody to understand the linkage

Fig 1. Dark Line (Direct Monitoring) Broken Line (Indirect Monitoring)

MPT

MSO

AT AT

UBA UBA

UCO

PPO LGU/MUN

BARANGAY

ee)) RRoollee CCllaarriiffiiccaattiioonn MPT MSO AT UCO UBA Brgy kagawad Brgy Captain Barangay Municipality Procince Others

Project Manager � Formulate plan

and set directions for the team

� Ensure that the projects are implemented as planned and approved - PM

� Represent the project in the LGU

� Coordinate with the PPO, community in all apects of the project

� Monitor regularly project implementation (including project personnel activities)

� Provide support to the ATs, engineers and MPPs

� Facilitate the needs of the PPO at the municipal level

� Prepares municipal AWP/B

� Review project/ training documents

� Facilitate and assess CWP implementation

� Document project activities and outputs

Project Manager (Municipal Level) � Ensure support,

validate, coordinate with government line agencies the implementation of the projects

� Coordinate with the MPT

� Supervise the ATs

� Provides logistical support and equipment to the AT

� Monitor project activities and outputs at municipal and barangay level

� Monitors the fund releases and liquidation

� Edit the AT’s project proposal

� Explain clearly what UDP is and its benefits

� Collect reports from ATs regarding the program

� Prepare, submit and present project proposals to different agencies of the government

� Present project plans to SB,

PPrroojjeecctt IImmpplleemmeenntteerr � Facilitate the

implementation of the projects in the barangay

� Coordinate activities with the MSO

� Inform the community of meetings and seminars

� Attend meetings/ functions of the UCO/UBA

� Prepare and submit report

� Check regularly the needs of the members

� Collect data in relation to projects

� Request sitio projects

� Recommend for replication

PPrroojjeecctt MMaannaaggeerr � Supervise/

monitor project implementation

� Monitor the area

� Manage the projects in the barangay level

� Conducts house and farm visits

� Prepare and submit report

� Evaluate projects

PPrroojjeecctt IImmpplleemmeennttoorr//PPrroojjeecctt MMaannaaggeerr � Community

Facilitator in the implementation of the projects

� Assist the UBA in monitoring the projects

� Constantly check on the development of the purok or sitio

� Coordinate with the AT

� Assist in the implementation of projects at the sitio level

� Preside meetings of the community

� Prioritize and implement projects based on their needs

� Monitor the projects

� Leads the members

� Explain objectives of the program to the members

� Prepare CWP � Initiate integration

of CWP in the AIP � Prepare project

proposal � Supervise

implementation of of all projects

� Preside over sitio meetings and ensure the signatures of the farmers in

PPrroojjeecctt IImmpplleemmeenntteerr//PPrroojjeecctt MMaannaaggeerr � Overall PO

activity in-charge in the barangay

� Monitor the project implementation and development

� Coordinate with the AT’s, MPT, MSO, Barangay Council on the development of the projects

� Check on the development of the purok or sitio

� Prioritize and implement projects based on their needs

� Prepare CWP � Initiate integration

of CWP in the AIP � Prepare project

proposal � Help maintain

project in the barangay

� Presides UBA meetings

� Follow up projects included in CWP

� Help make plans for the barangay

CCoommmmuunniittyy OOrrggaanniizzeerr � Lead the

organization toward betterment of the community

� Make the

LLeeggiissllaattoorr � Legislate

resolutions to ensure government support to the UDP Projects

� Legislate resolution to appropriate and include counterpart funding for UDP projects in the AIP

� Pass resolution on appropriation of fund/budget for projects

� Allocate budget from barangay IRA for the implementation of the projects

� Make project resolution (Barangay Council)

� Integrate CWP to BDP as regular program

� Adopt UCO resolutions on what are the priority projects in the sitio

� Source out funds for the projects

� Magpanday sa balaud sa barangay

CChhiieeff EExxeeccuuttiivvee OOffffiicceerr ooff tthhee bbaarraannggaayy � Represent the

barangay in the LGU

� Monitor the implementation and development of the projects

� Support and assist his constituents in their financial needs for community development and ease them from tedious document processing in the barangay level

� Protect all the projects of the barangay

� Initiate activities in the barangay

� Make or approve the resolution through project implementation

Co-implementor � Provide

counterpart funds for the implementation of the project

� Ensure the continuity of the project

� Implement projects in the barangay

� Assist in the project implementation

� Adopt UCO/UBA’s operational plan to BDP

� Support the project proposals in the community

� Monitor projects of every sitio

� Responsible for peace and order in the community

� Support UCO/UBA

� Support UDP projects

� Implement the plans of the barangay

� Labor equity � Evaluate

specific activities

� Assess progress indicators

� Submit monthly reports of the of the work done in

LLeeggiissllaattoorr � MPDC- to

initiate/formulate plans/projects for the upland development

� MBO- To appropriate funds with the concurrence of the Mayor and the SB members

� LFC – Prioritize the appropriation of fund/budget for the CWP

� Provide counterpart funds as approved by the MCC

� MPDO/MPDC – to facilitate in incorporating BDP to the MDP and eventually AIP

� LFC- assist in the formulation of the policies relative to fiscal matter to support UDP projects

� Received and disbursed funds for UDP projects

� Mo-review sa 20% LGDF project proposal kabahin sa programa ug project support sa DA-UDP

� Mo pasaka sa ordinansa sa pagprotektar sa atong kinaiyahan nga mga bahandi

� Mo-adopt ug loan

CCoo--iimmpplleemmeennttoorr � Ensure timely

implementation of approved project plans

� Approve community projects

LLeeggiissllaattoorr � Give

budgets/counterpart for Barangay projects

� Look after the needs of the municipalities and barangays

� Assist the municipality in terms of financial ordinance, updates laws about governance

� Overseer of all programs

TTeecchhnniiccaall SSuuppoorrtt NNCCIIPP � Provide

technical assistance for the IPs covered by the project

DENR � Conduct the

various surveys as provided in the MOA

DepEd � Provide the

logistical support for the construction of school buildings identified bythe POs in the UDP covered areas

Congress: � Include the

projects identified by the POs by providing financial support

� Recommend/

suggest technologies/ techniques to ensure program’s success

� Request project validation

� Allocate funds as counterpart

� Conduct bidding relative to the procurement of supplies and materials

� Provide updates and UDP accomplishemts through progress or other periodic reports based on AT reports

� Coordinate with mayor and other concerned offices

� Conduct surveys on infra projects

� Conduct periodic monitoring

� Ensures that all plans are included in the AWP

� Give instructions regarding programs

FFiinnaannccee OOffffiicceerr � Disburse funds

MPDC, Budget Office and Mayor’s Office for approval

� Visit project sites in the barangay

� Review project documents

� Coordinate PPO and MPT activities

� Prepare periodic reports

� Process project proposal of community to LGU

� Ensure program implementation at community through LGU

SSuuppppoorrtt SSttaaffff � Assist MPT in

project planning and implementation

� Facilitate the liquidation of TAMA

� Assist in the preparation of CWP

LLiiaaiissoonn ooffffiicceerr � Carry

information from PPO to the MPT

� Serve as the channel between PPO and MPT and UDP

� Coordinate and form linkages

� Conduct meetings

TTeecchhnniiccaall SSuuppppoorrtt � Assist the POs

in the proposal preparation

� Introduce and teach the community new technologies on farming

� Provide information about the program and assist community to make implementation of projects less difficult

� Assist and keep the community abreast with the development of the program and other new technologies relatred to their livelihood

� Assist farmers in project implementation

� Practice technology transfer

LLiiaaiissoonn OOffffiicceerr � Follow-up

resolutions in the BDC

TTrraaiinneerr � Give training

meetings relating to adoption of

resolutions/proposals

SSuuppppoorrtt SSttaaffff � Safe keep

documents relevant to the program

Faciliatator � Facilitate group

sessions

CCoommmmuunniittyy OOrrggaanniizzeerr � Persevere in

making the community appreciate the benefits and importance of every project to be implemented

� Encourage people to join in any activities of the community

� Serves as the voice of the community in the LGU/UDP

� Help the community understand the program and strengthen barangay

community appreciate the benefits and importance of every project to be implemented

� Encourage people to join in any activities of the community

� Preside over meetings of the community

� Serves as the voice of the community in the LGU/UDP

� Explain objectives of the program to the members

� Help make resolutions

� Strengthen farmers cooperative

� Initiate or mobilize the community for project implementation

� Help the community iunderstand the program

� Ensure the signature of the farmers in resolutions/proposals

� Identify priorities and needs

FFaacciilliittaattoorr � Facilitate the

groups SSuuppppoorrtt SSttaaffff � Assist the UCO

in the implementation of

the barangay council

� Magpatawag ug barangay assembly para mapasabot and katawhan sa kamahinungdanon sa maong proyekto

� Pagsuporta sa kanunay sa programa/proyekto sa UDP

policy � Approve MDP, AIP

and appropriation of funds

� Monitor project implementation as aid for legislation

� Approve Municipal AIP

� Proponent of laws and ordiances

� SB Finance- to ensure that budget for the UDP projects will be passed and approved by the council

CCoo--iimmpplleemmeenntteerr � Ensure timely

implementation of approved project plans

� Make the processs much easier in terms of planning, budget appropriation, document processing and other requirements

� Facilitate the release of UDP funds to LGU for project implementation especially infra projects

� Make resolutions/ordinances to strengthen the implementation of project in the barangay

� Provide and install doable M & E mechanism

� Muhatag ug equity

in accordance with the program

� Approve T.O., trip tickets , vouchers, PR and other documents

� Submit AWP & budget to LFC

FFaacciilliittaattoorr � Iron out issues

that may implementation

� Conduct MPT regular meetings

LLiiaaiissoonn OOffffiicceerr � Collaborate with

other agencies Endorse projects to the province from MDC to PDC

with the MLGU and other agencies involved in upland development to ensure better coordination and relationship among all the said agencies

� Provide link to partners and potential partner agencies

TTeecchhnniiccaall SSuuppppoorrtt � Facilitates

formulation of municipal AWP/B

� Facilitate MPT access of technology sources and networking

� Assist ATs � Provide

assistance to the MPT technology

TTrraaiinneerr � Conduct training/

seminars in relation to the projects in the upland

� Coordinator between UDP and MPT

� Provides assistance to MPO in the supervision of the program activities

� Provide HRD technical training to stakeholders and MPT

farming technologies to farmers for projects

Community Organizer � organize the

community for the program per se

� Explain to the community the importance of the program

� Organize people’s organization

� Facilitate organization strengthening at barangay and sitio level

Facilitator

the community projects

� Assist in the implementation of projects at the sitio level

� Safe keep documents relevant to the program

Represent UCO chairman who cannot attend the meeting

� Pagpahiluna sa implementasyon sa UDP (oversee) pinaagi sa MTWG

� Identify profitable natural resources and thereafter pass a resolution addressed to a certain agency for funding in the development

Municipal Consultation cum Teambuilding Workshop Province of South Cotabato

October 9-10, 2002

Role Clarification

Your Roles LGU MPT MSO AT UCO UBA Brgy

Kagawad Bgry Captain Barangay Municipal Provincial

See to it that the projects are implemented as planned and approved Represents the project in the LGU Coordinate with the PPO on all aspects of the project

Ensure support, validate, Coordinate with gov’t line agencies the implementation of the projects Coordinate with the MPT Supervise the AT’s

Facilitate in the implementation of the projects in the barangay level Assist the PO’s in the proposal preparation Coordinate activities with the MSO Negotiate for Project implementation

Community Facilitator Mahimong masaligan sa katawhan Manage community projects Pagsunod sa proseso sa barangay sa pag implemntar sa project To transmit correct communication to the community Pagmonitor sa tanang project sa UDP kung unsa na ang nahitabo

Over-all PO’ activity in-charge in the barangay. Assist the UCO in the implementation of the community projects Monitors the project implementation and development Coordinate with the AT’s, MPT, MSO, Barangay Council on the developments of the projects. Representative to the BDC To challenge to initiate project Evaluate project implementation

Legislate resolutions to ensure govt support to the UDP projects Legislate resolution to appropriate and include counterpart funding for UDP projects in the AIP

Chief Executive Officer of the barangay Represent the barangay in the LGU Monitors the implementation and development of the projects

Provide counterpart funds for the implementation of the project Ensure the continuity of the project

See to it that the projects are implemented as planned and approved Provide Executive & Legislative support for inclusion in the MDP Provide counterpart funds as approved by the MCC

See to it that the projects are implemented as planned and approved Provide counterpart funds as agreed in the MOA

CWP Implemental Issues and Concern CWP Implemental Issues and Concerns Recommended Integrating Actions

(What Do You Think?) Person/Office Responsible

( Who Will Do What?) 1. LACK OF COMMUNITY COOPERATION due to negative attitude towards the projects

Convince people through positive project result

MPT, UDP (CIDE), UCO,UBA, and Barangay Officials

2. Weak working relationship among the beneficiaries.

Dialogue, FGD, Identify weakest link


3. Inactive and lost of enthusiasm of the beneficiaries to the project implementation due to non-clarity of project objectives

Project Review to iron out problems


4. Communication gap due to unclear or absence of feedbacking system on the status of the approved projects

Strengthen M&E MPT, UDP (CIDE), UCO,UBA, and Barangay Officials

5. Community does not understand the essence of volunteerism or “bayanihan”

Sitio/Barangay Follow-up MPT, UDP (CIDE), UCO,UBA, and Barangay Officials

6. SLOW IMPLEMENTATION of projects due to long and tedious administrative processes on project approval

Follow up by AT and MPT, UCO, and UBA


7. Delay releases of funds due to pending liquidation of previous project

Project M&E and mobilize all concern


8. Purchasing and Procurement system in LGU causes the delay of project implementation

Emergency meeting to tackle the problem


9. No point person identified in LGU for upland development

N/A

10. Lack of LGU support in terms of Executive and Legislative Policy support

MPT, and community representation


11. Non-inclusion of Upland Development Projects to Annual Investment Plan

Have representative to the MDC to air problem


12. Non-implementation of Upland Development Projects funded by AIP of the LGU

Project Review MPT, UDP (CIDE), UCO,UBA, and Barangay Officials

13. Annual Work Plan presented to MCC/PCC do not reflect projects of the community

Project Review MPT, UDP (CIDE), UCO,UBA, and Barangay Officials

Province of South Cotabato

Matrix on Individual Responses on Project Gains and Gaps (P2)

Activities per Phase

“(What I Did?)

Gains Learnings/Benefits (“What I Learned”?)

Use/Utility of the Gains (“What I Felt”?)

Gaps Problems/Issues

(Areas for Improvement)

Phase I Consultation Meeting with LGU

We identified the problem and needs of the farmers Internalization of problems regarding the implementation of the project and subsequent activities Issues and concerns are coming from both the community and the LGU.

There must be re-direction to manage community conflict There must be community and barangay commitment Have trust to UDP

Regularization of consultation meetings Improve the levels of internalization of the community leaders

Phase II CWP Review and Project Development Workshop

Project Prioritization shall be based on the immediate needs of the communities CWP review is very important so that projects listed is monitored if implemented or not or implemented according to targets The review narrowed down the long list of projects in more realistic ones to address long term and short term vision of the community

Project Proposal is very important to avail financial support from the GO’s and NGO’s Some plans need refinement and need to implement plans according to the target date. Efforts/directions is more focused/realistic w clear support from the BDC

How to gather data for the project proposal Teamwork between The community and LGU The intervention of other institutions on the community Key leaders need to develop their skills to articulate the need for support. organization.

BCD meeting –to come up with BDC resolution allocating funds to support the project

BDC is supportive to the project because they committed immediately to support the project implementation

Need to support the project always


Matrix on Individual Responses on Project Gains and Gaps (P2)

Activities per Phase

“(What I Did?)

Gains Learnings/Benefits (“What I Learned”?)

Use/Utility of the Gains (“What I Felt”?)

Gaps Problems/Issues

(Areas for Improvement)

Phase III Municipal Consultation and Teambuilding Workshop

Punctuality and Participation Everybody is needed in the team Partnership strengthening Changes of behavioral attitude The different leaders learned the value of teamwork. Activities cannot by few persons alone.

Energized Guilty Additional Knowledge Continuous participation Project ownership among key leaders, LGU was internalized at certain level

Need to support the project always Teamwork between the community and LGU Participation of the community members A continuous leadership and related workshop for various leaders


Activities Checklist for a Sustainable CWP (S-3) Requirements of a Sustainable CWP

Activities to be Undertaken by the Community to Sustain CWP

Check Here

a. Developing readiness and capacities of UCO/UBA to go into PARNERSHIP with other stakeholders of upland development (LGU, National Government Sectors, Business Sectors, etc)

Not enough

b. Networking and linkage building by enlisting the participation of other sectors in drawing up course of actions to respond to upland development issues and concerns.

Not enough Still on the process

1. Strong and Principled UCO/UBA

c. Conceptual interfacing among members of UCO/UBA to mutually-define development concerns as well as priorities (common stand).

Not enough

a. Constant leveling-off with various key sectors on upland development priorities issues and concerns.

Not enough Developing skills

b. Exploring possibilities of working together with various key sectors including the identification of strategies and other options to implement CWP Projects.

Not enough

2. Strong and Principled Partnership of UCA/UBA with other Key Sectors Involved in Upland Development

c. Open dialogue/communication with various

key sectors to come into specific agreements and well-defined roles in pursuing upland development projects

Not enough

a. Ensuring participation of UCO/UBA in development planning, implementation and policy formulation

Not enough

b. Ensuring adequate representation of the UCO/UBA in all local development processes for upland development.

Not enough

3. Integrated and

Institutionalized CWP in Local Development Processes and Policy Formulation of Local Governance.

c. Ensuring existence of favorable LGU Policy for upland development projects and activities.

Not enough


Provincial Integration Session SUSTAINABLE ACTION PLAN FOR THE CWP

South Cotabato Specific Activities Immediate Events Dates Resource Needed

Policy Review on Skilled Workers hired for the implementation of the project

Review Policy for inclusion in the budget Allocation of appropriate budget

January 2003 Policy Manual Budget

Executive/Legislative Policy Lobbying

Generate support from the LGU Adoption of the BDC Issuance of Ordinances

January 2003

Sit in during LFC, MDC Session

Federation of UBA Registration

Registration with SEC, CDA, DTI,DA Series of Trainings Implementation of UBA Federation Meeting

November 2002-January 2003

Articles of Incorporation Federation Resolutions

Institutionalization of UBA in the BDC and MDC

Inclusion of UBA Pres in the BDC, MDC

January 2003

Position Paper, Resolution

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