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Municipal Government of IsulanPART ONERationale for the Program

I. Planning and DevelopmentConducted during the 1st quarter of 2008, the Municipal Government of Isulan through the Municipal Planning and Development Office generated the Community Based Monitoring System (CBMS) of the Municipality of Isulan. Aside from its significance for collecting, processing and validating location-specific information about human development, the CBMS is also utilized for numerous times by this LGU as mechanism for social monitoring and gauging the effectiveness of programs and projects. In the preparation and finalization of the CBMS, the Municipal Government established partnership with the different stakeholders in Isulan, including the following: the national line agencies, including the PNP, BFP and AFP the Womens Development Council, Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina (KALIPI) and Rural Improvement Club (RIC), representing the Women Sector, the Isulan Chamber of Commerce and Isulan Bankers Association, representing the Business Sector, the United Isulan Youth for Progress (UIYP), representing the Youth Sector, REACT Philippines, Inc., through Bantay Isulan Radio Group, representing the Communications Sector; National Auxiliary Chaplaincy Philippines (NACPHIL) Isulan PART, representing the Religious Sector, The Senior Citizens Association, representing the Elderly Sector; and Other sectors: the DepEd for the Education Sector, and the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) for the Health Sector.

Total number of populationThe Isulan CBMS includes, among others, a picture of the Isulan demographics. Presented below is the bar graph extracted from the official 2008 CMBS of the Municipality of Isulan showing total number of population divided according to gender, age, socio-economic status and education profile.Graph 1. Total Population by Barangay

Population by AgePopulation below 15 years and over 64 years old are considered the dependent population which total to 29,873 or 38.63% of the total population of Isulan while those in the age bracket 15-64 years old or the productive/working population are placed at 47,467 or 61.37%. Age dependency ratio for Isulan is placed at 74.91%.Table 1. Population by Age GroupAge GroupMaleFemaleTotal

Population 0 to 14 years old 13,79413,14926,943

Population 15 to 64 years old 24,51122,95647,467

Population 65 years old and over1,3351,5952,930

Young Dependency Ratio56.76%

Old Dependency Ratio6.17%

Age Dependency Ratio62.93%

Population by Religious Affiliation

The Municipality of Isulan is predominantly a Christian community which shows a high population of Roman Catholic which is about 51,316 believers accounting to 66.31% to the total population. This is followed by the Islam religion with 15,063 followers accounting to 19.46%. Table 2. Population by Religious AffiliationReligionMaleFemaleTotal

Roman Catholic26,45624,86051,316

Protestant3,1853,2176,402

Iglesia ni Cristo6236081,231

Aglipay309293602

Islam7,7177,34615,063

Others (specified)1,2831,3062,589

None9393186

Total39,66637,72377,389

Population by Ethnicity

The 2000 census of population showed a total of 68 tribal/ethnic or cultural groups in the Municipality of Isulan. The people of Isulan predominantly belong to the Hiligaynon ethnic group which totals to 42,580 or 55.39 percent of the total population. This is followed by the Maguindanaons (29.35%), Ilocanos (20.42%) and Cebuanos (7.98%).Table 3. Ethnicity by SexEthnicityMaleFemaleBoth SexesPercent to Total

Abelling2130.0067

Abiyan82100.0224

Aburlin1-10.0022

Aeta/Aita2240.0090

Aklanon1613290.0650

Atta/Ata55100.0224

Ayangan-220.0045

Bagobo/Guinga1120.0045

Batangan1-10.0022

Bikol1461052510.5623

Blaan2526510.1143

Bukidnon56110.0246

Bisaya51731240.2778

Boholano4139800.1792

Bulinao1120.0045

Buntok1-10.0022

Buhid1-10.0022

Butuanon1-10.0022

Caviteo-Chavacano-330.0067

Cebuano1,8021,7623,5647.9842

Cotabateno1230.0067

CotabbateoChavacano-110.0022

Davaweo-Chavacano2240.0090

Davaweo66120.0269

Hiligaynon,Ilonggo21,64220,93842,58055.3896

Ibanag2823510.1143

Ifugao67130.0291

Ilocano4,7374,3779,11420.4176

Iraya1-10.0022

Isamal Kanlao2240.0090

Isarog-110.0022

Iyiwaks2240.0090

Kamiguin1340.0090

Kankanai1191172360.5287

Kapampangan4534398921.9983

Kapul3140.0090

Karao2-20.0045

Karay-a3603366961.5592

Kolibugan3360.0134

Maguindanao6,6336,46613,09929.3450

Malaueg1120.0045

Mamanwa1450.0112

Mandaya-220.0045

Manobo2642164801.0753

Maranao1241132370.5309

Masbateo3360.0134

Pangasisnan/Pangalato168240.0538

Sama/Abaknon3140.0090

Sangil2240.0090

Subanin4150.0112

SUrigawnon1120.0045

Tagabawa2130.0067

Tagalog2932135061.1336

Tausog3470.0157

TBoli1921400.0896

Teduray2019390.0874

Tiruray213150.0336

Tuwali2130.0067

Waray72751470.3293

Zamboangeo-Chavacano2344670.1501

Other local ethnicity1217290.0650

Chinese37100.0224

American/English1-10.0022

Other foreign ethnicity4431750.1680

Not reported1751583330.7460

Total37,20135,72372,924100

Source: NSO 2000Population by School-AgeIsulans computed school age population as of 2008 is approximately 19,893 with male number slightly higher than the female number except in the secondary level. The elementary level of education totals to 11,197 of which 69.45 percent are in primary school-going age and the remaining 30.55 percent are in the intermediate school-going age grade. Among the three levels of education, elementary level has the highest population compared to the secondary and the tertiary levels. Table 4. School - Age PopulationLevel of EducationSchool Age PopulationTotal

MaleFemale

Elementary

Primary3,9233,8537,776

Intermediate1,7471,6743,421

Secondary2,89329645,857

Tertiary1,48813512,839

T o t a l10,0519,84219,893

Poverty Incidence

Poverty incidence or the proportion of households with income below the poverty threshold (P12,703 Rural and P16,480 Urban) in the municipality stood at 46.24 percent or a total of 7,935 out of 17,160 households. Of all the seventeen barangays of Isulan, Nine barangays had poverty incidence rates that exceeded the municipal figure with Barangay Lagandang, Barangay D.Lotilla and Barangay Kalawag I topping the chart at 69.7 percent, 65.2 percent and 56.9 percent, respectively. Barangay Mapantig has the lowest rate of poverty incidence amongst all barangays of Isulan with a rate of only 25.44 percent.Table 5. Households with Income below the Poverty ThresholdBarangayNumber of HouseholdsHouseholds with income below Poverty Threshold

MagnitudeProportion

ISULAN 17,1607,93546.24

Bambad 1,27251940.80

Bual 1,10662356.33

Dansuli 76022129.08

D.Lotilla 71846865.18

Impao 49327756.19

Kalawag I (Pob.) 1,9111,08856.93

Kalawag II (Pob.) 2,21870631.83

Kalawag III (Pob.) 1,47261541.78

Kenram 1,07133331.09

Kolambog 52724546.49

Kudanding 67333850.22

Lagandang 50835469.69

Laguilayan 2,0611,02249.59

Mapantig 40110225.44

New Pangasinan 40120150.12

Sampao 1,26469154.58

Tayugo 30413243.42

Population At Risk

Aside from the standard CBMS being produced by the majority of the local government units, other means to monitor the statistics of population are being devised and utilized by this municipal government to address other crucial issues such as disaster risk reduction and management and poverty reduction. One is the joint assessment of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office and the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of the member of populations who are most vulnerable during disasters. Yearly, the Municipal Government, through the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), assesses and determines the populations at risk during all hazards in Isulan. For CY 2012, the Municipal Government has assessed that out of seventeen (17) barangays, thirteen (13) barangays except Barangay Impao, Kenram, Kolambog and Laguilayan, have populations at risk during disasters. See the following table presented.

Table 6. Populations At RiskPOPULATIONS AT RISKCY 2012

BarangaysElderlyChildrenInfantPregnant Persons with DisabilityNone of the AboveTOTAL

Bambad26633969630683

Bual 6160122140158

Dansuli4844160146181,172

DLotilla1231973123185

Kalawag I2682820220554

Kalawag II501090010160

Kalawag III7365611326391

Kudanding90133040110

Lagandang 21790525156394

Mapantig261921449272517

New Pangasinan1933301122178

Sampao1993821141,8202,407

Tayugo1150002036

TOTAL1,0592,102 176100 513,4576,945

II. Development and Annual Investment PlansTaking into consideration the literacy programs, the Municipal Government of Isulan has ever since incorporated in its Five-year Comprehensive Development Plan (for P.Y. 2012-2017) and the 2014 Annual Investment Plan programs, projects and activities that advocates basic and functional literacy among various sectors such as Agriculture, Health, Infrastructure, Social Services, Environment and Peace and Order.

GoalsThe following are the goals of the Municipal Government embodied in the Comprehensive development Plan(CDP) and Annual Investment Plan(AIP) for literacy development:a.) Economic Sector Attainment of self-sufficiency on the production of food crops, vegetables and fruits thus, sustaining the supply of the local requirements of every adjoining towns and provinces with its surplus Acceleration of the development of livestock and poultry production in order to meet the municipalitys requirement of meat poultry Promotion of optimal utilization of water resources and attainment of self-sufficiency in fish production in order to supply the fish requirements of this municipality Attainment of desirable distribution of commercial activities that will best serve the needs of the towns population and the neighboring municipalities Promotion of self-reliance and strengthening of the municipalitys human resources capability in generation of a better income and quality standard of livingb.) Social Sector Development of healthy and well-sounded citizens of the municipality Attainment of a desirable level of health and nutrition for the population through the provisions of improved services and facilities based on self-reliance Improvement of housing conditions in the municipality Attainment of better and quality graduates, to become more productive and knowledgeable through formal and non-formal education Provision of proper stimulus for the promotion of social welfare and justice that are conducive to the formation of self-reliant, productive and progressive citizens Attainment of a more effective and efficient delivery of protective services to the populace and involvement of the general public in the prevention of both fire incidents and crimes in the municipality

c.) Infrastructure and Utilities Sector To provide adequate physical facilities to support both economic and social development Provision of efficient telecommunications facilities and postal services in the municipality

ObjectivesThe following are the objectives in meeting the goals of the Municipal Government as embodied in the CDP and AIP for literacy development:

a.) Economic Sector To hasten agricultural development in the rural communities through the provision of basic infrastructure supports and transfer of modern farming technology To increase production of quality livestock and poultry products both for commercial and human consumption To organize fishers into cooperatives To encourage the private sector to put-up business establishments of desirable structures in the locality and open employment opportunities To promote and develop the establishment of a small-scale industries and high impact projects in the community Development of healthy and well-sounded citizens of the municipality

b.) Social Sector To promote and develop sports and recreational activities in the area To promote the utilization of indigenous food resources and peoples awareness on proper food habits and practices as ways towards minimizing malnutrition To provide housing and resettlement sites with infrastructure support facilities for the indigent; displaced members of the cultural communities and similar groups To provide better general education and develop and strengthen moral values through the formal education system To develop and improve the necessary better teaching skills to complement the formal education system through non-formal educational activities To provide a more substantial support for the disadvantaged group to transform them into productive and self-reliant citizens. To install awareness and preparedness among the people and the community in case of emergency and occurrence of disaster To elicit the maximum participation of all barangays and its populace in the prevention of crimes and delinquency in the area

c.) Infrastructure and Utilities Sector To provide adequate and efficient transport facilities network for better mobility of people, goods and services To improve and expand the existing telecommunications and postal service and facilities

Strategiesa) Economic Sector The LGU shall promote technology transfer programs on agriculture and fisheries production and food processing. The LGU shall initiate trainings and capability building seminars to be conducted by the proper line agencies on entrepreneurial skills especially on priority projects. Establishment of a Model Farm called as Palayamanan Project, a farming system that showcases the purpose of integration of various farming components such as rice, other crops, livestock, poultry and fish. Conduct of Massive Information Education Campaign on Environmental Protection Programs

b) Social Sector Regular physical fitness programs for community residents and youths of different barangays every weekend Additional midwives to service Barangays not served Continuous conduct of information campaign on health and sanitation, PHC concept, use of herbal medicines in all barangays Nutrition services to 600 preschoolers, school children, pregnant women and lactating mothers. Implementation of Socialized Housing Programs Upgrade teaching standards and quality of instructions to determine its suitability and usefulness to the need of pupils through seminars. Conduct regular teachers in-service training for all primary elementary and secondary teachers. Preferential attention should be in the field of non-formal education by conducting adult education classes in every barangay. Services for the disadvantaged population will be focused on the uplifting of the socio-economic status of the economically needy families, the socially needy which include neglected children and youth; disadvantaged women and with problems of existing large families; displaced/distressed individuals/unstable groups and the physically handicapped. Child Welfare Program, Isulan will be provided with a broad range of development, preventive and remedial/services. Municipal wide beneficiaries of the Assistance Program which include financial assistance and counseling and food for work and food incentives projects through the SEAP Organize fire brigades in all barangays. Yearly developmental training for the police and fire personnel. Upgrading the CAFGU units through regular drills and reporting. Encourage full community participation in local governance including the marginalized sectors Promote peoples participation though institutionalization of Civil Society Organizations in Local Special Bodies. Formulate relevant ordinances and resolutions for development support of social, economic, environmental management and public administration.

c) Infrastructure and Utilities Sector Repair and maintenance of Home Economics and Practical Arts buildings. Construction of school fences for the protection and safety of the pupils and students. Construction and repair of elementary school buildings. Construction and repair of high school buildings. Construction of Industrial Arts buildings in the different barangay elementary schools. Construction of Home Economics buildings in the different barangay elementary schools. Construction of Municipal Library.

III. Policies Legislative Support to promote literacy

In support to literacy development and continuing education program, a number of resolutions and ordinances have been passed and enacted by the Sangguniang Bayan of Isulan. The legislation in the municipality plays a major role to be in harmony with the goal of the executive to increase literacy and socio-economic development among all Isulanons. The following are some of the noteworthy literacy development-related ordinances and Sangguniang Bayan Resolutions:

Table 7. Education and Literacy - related Ordinances and ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO.TITLE

Ordinance No. 2014 196 ISBAn Ordinance requiring all business establishments in the municipality of Isulan to accept Senior High School Students who will undergo on-the-job training as part of the K-12 Basic Education Program of the Department of Education and for other purposes

Resolution No. 2013 061 ISBResolution authorizing the Municipal Mayor, Hon. Diosdado Pallasigue to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Ayala Foundation, Inc for the implementation of Text2Teach Project

Resolution No. 2013 062 ISBResolution authorizing the Municipal Mayor, Hon. Diosdado Pallasigue to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD) Council and the Department of Education for the establishment of the National Child Development Center at Buencamino Avenue, Kalawag I, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat

Resolution No. 2013 063 ISBResolution authorizing the Municipal Mayor, Hon. Diosdado Pallasigue to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for the implementation of Community-based Training Program

Resolution No. 2012 093 ISBResolution requesting His Excellency, President benign Aquino III, through Hon. Paquito Ochoa, Executive Secretary for financial assistance amounting to Five Million Pesos (P5,000,000.00) for the purchase of books for the seventeen(17) barangays of Isulan

Resolution No. 2011 023 A ISBResolution granting Financial Support to Kalawag Central School intended for the Summer Class of 2011

Resolution No. 2011 023 B ISBResolution granting Financial Support to Isulan National High School intended for the Summer Class of 2011

Resolution No. 2011 104 ISBResolution earnestly requesting the National Library of the Philippines for computer units for the e-library of the Municipality of Isulan

Resolution No. 2011 117 ISBResolution favourably endorsing Res.No. 03 Series of 2011 of the Isulan National High School Parents Teachers Association requesting the Department of Education Secretary Hon. Armin A. Luistro to allocate funds for the construction of two-room building to be used as Audio-Visual Room and Dance Room in Isulan National High School

Ordinance No. 2011 182 ISBAn Ordinance providing for a study leave grant to all qualified officials and employees of the Municipality of Isulan, providing for the requirements therefor, pursuant to Rule XVI implementing Book V of Executive Order 292 and for other purposes

Resolution No. 2009 087 ISBResolution authorizing the Hon. Mayor Diosdado Pallasigue to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Commission on Information and Communication Technology regarding the iSchools Project Wireless Learning Laboratories at Isulan National High School

Resolution No. 2009 103 ISBResolution authorizing the Hon. Mayor Diosdado Pallasigue to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Education in connection with the Library Hub Project

PART TWOProgram/Project Management and Implementation

I. Relevant and Effective Approaches Implementation of K-12

Being a National Level Brigada Eskwela Hall of Fame Awardee, the Isulan National High School is selected by the Department of Education as the pilot school for the implementation of K-12 Education Program. As far as the implementation is concerned the following are the initial courses offered by the said institution:Figure 1. INHS as K-12 Pilot School

In relation to the K-12 implementation. the Municipal Government of Isulan. in active collaboration with the Department of Education has conducted the first Local Government Department of Education Dialogue last April 21, 2014 which was participated by the Municipal Officials, Barangay Chairmen, Barangay Councilors who are at the same time the Chairman of the Barangay Committee on Education, Principals of the secondary schools in Isulan, and representatives from the Department of Education Regional Office XII. Held at the Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall of Isulan, this stakeholders dialogue is intended to deliver the specific information and importance of this recent development in Philippine Education System. The prime end result of the dialogue is to ensure that deeper understanding of the essentials of the K-12 Education Program is conveyed at the grassroots level in the community through the Barangay leaders.

Literacy ProgramsTo ensure that progress is cascaded among all sectors, the Municipal Government gives ample importance on the implementation of basic and functional literacy programs in order for each individual to contribute to the growth of the municipality in general.

a.) Text2Teach Project: Modern Education in the Modern World

As the modern world progresses, so is the demand for higher quality of education and new techniques for teaching and learning. The Text2Teach Project aims to use online learning to build the capacity of the four districts of Isulan (East, West, South and Central) to provide quality professional development and enable teachers and administrators to integrate technology into their curriculum thereby meeting the standards the modern world requires. TheText2Teach Project, with support mechanisms from the Ayala Foundation,Inc., together with the Philippine Implementation Team composed of the Philippine Department of Education, Nokia Corporation, Globe Telecom, and Pearson Foundation, is expected to improve student achievement through the use of technology, to raise student technology literacy, and to ensure that teachers integrate technology into the curriculum effectively. Project recipients will also be trained to use online tools to evaluate the effectiveness of the online professional development courses, and to use online assessment techniques to measure the impact of the online courses on teacher practice and student achievement. As a capacity development program wherein twenty seven (27) public schools of the municipality benefited, the need to implement the Text2Teach Project is critical in a way that it is focused on quality professional development and technology integration into the curriculum which will have a long-term impact on teaching and learning in the four(4) school districts of Isulan, and will enable the each district to sustain this learning after the project duration.

Figure 2. Text2Teach Multimedia Package

Launched with a three-day teachers training, the Text2Teach Project addresses the current need of the educators and students to equip themselves with the necessary training and facility that will make them meaningful users of technology. Being provided with interactive and easy-to-use multimedia packages, elementary teachers have now designed their way of educating a more meaningful, exciting and effective among young learners. The following are the specific cost shouldered by the Municipal Government of Isulan through the Special Education Fund:

Table 8. Project Cost financed by LGU Isulan

b.) Knowledge Program for Intermittent Thriving ChildrenSuccessfully launched last 2013, the Knowledge Program for Intermittent Thriving Children is a literacy development project in the form of free education program in partnership with the Municipal Government of Isulan, Department of Labor and Employement(DOLE) and Sultan Kudarat-Tripartite Industrial Peace Council. This is in line with the DOLEs commitment to the Millennium Development Goal (MDG), aiming to send 100% children of school age to school.Knowledge Program roots from the observation that majority of the children vendors who are going to school performed poorly in their academic education which is attributable to the fact that most of their free times were spent selling cellophane, vegetables and other items or were working with their parents in the public market. This is why under the knowledge program,employees from the Municipal Government Unit and from DOLE assist children vendors and children of market vendors of Isulan public market tofinish school thru special weekend classes. The Knowledge Program, now on its third year, is continuously being implemented by the Municipal Government of Isulan with the help of DOLE and through supportofbenefactors from the business sector and other Non-government Organizations such as the Isulan Chamber of Commerce. Books, bags, hygiene kits and other school supplies are also donated yearly by the LGU Isulan.Operating under a three-point modulethatenhanced and developed the participants skills onthree competencies:Reading, Writing andArithmetic, the original scheme of implementing the Knowledge Program is by way of the Student Teachers who voluntarily give their time to educate the children. Employees of the Municipal Government, specifically from the Office of the Municipal Mayor, volunteer at times to teach the children and conduct story-telling activities. The kids were given snacks during the lessons which were sometimes personally prepared or cooked by the employees. They also get free medical and dental check-ups from the Isulan Medical Specialist Center Incorporated, Isulan Municipal Health Office and the Sultan Kudarat Doctors Hospital.With the goal ofassisting the children vendors and children of market vendors to finish their education secondary and hopefully tertiary education, the Municipal Government of Isulan continue to attract various organizations to join the cause. Below are some of the photos of the implementation of the Knowledge Program for Intermittent Thriving Children:

Figure 3. Knowledge Program Participants

Children vendors and children of market vendors who participated during one of the sessions of Knowledge Program for Intermittent Thriving Children

Figure 4. Learning Materials & Hygiene Kits Distribution

Mayor Diosdado Pallasigue together with then Isulan Chamber of Commerce President Engr. Arturo Zambrano and DOLE representatives during the 2013 Annual Opening Ceremony of the Knowledge Program.

c.) Isulan Farmers Field School : Asenso sa Agrikultura

The Municipal Government of Isulan thru the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist in partnership with Department of Agriculture successfully implemented various agricultural development programs that primarily aim to improve productivity and profitability in the agricultural communities of Isulan. Almost eighty percent (80%) of Isulan populace are farmers which mean they comprise the large number of agricultural communities in the municipality. This is why one of the eight pillars of the Pallasigue Administration is centered on agriculture for the majority of the Isulanon families to benefit from the wide-array of programs of the government. One of the intensive agricultural program of the Municipal Government is the establishment of the Isulan Farmers Field School wherein farmers are educated about the convenient ways for them to generate additional source of livelihood and manage their financial as well as industrial investments essential for rural development. The Farmers Field School also serves the rural women, the wives of the farmers and other disadvantaged sector.Farmers who participated in the Farmers Field School are being educated at Barangay Gymnasiums or Purok Centers regarding the Location Specific Technology Development wherein the methods and techniques of farming varies for every land or agricultural terrain depending on the climate, soil condition and other factors. The knowledge being imparted to the farmers through the Agricultural Technologists employed under the Municipal Government provides them additional expertise and skills on their craft. This is one strategy also in which the LGU can be able to meet food security through farmers empowerment and provide agribusiness opportunities. Integrated Farming System with carabao or cattle as major component and vegetable and vermi-culture as sub-components is also discussed during sessions in the Farmers Field School. With these programs and efforts, the Municipal Government of Isulan through the proactive leadership of Mayor Pallasigue in the field of agricultural development received an award as one of the Best Performing Local Government Unit in the Mindanao Rural Development Program of the Department of Agriculture. This award garnered a bonus round of project amounting to Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P2,500,000.00).

Figure 5. Farmers Field School SessionThrough the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist, the Farmers Field School for every barangays are properly implemented and regularly monitored by the Municipal facilitators assigned per barangays together with other agencies (Department of Agriculture, Philippine Rural Development Program, Barangay Council, etc.) to ensure sustainability of the program.

Photo was taken during one of the Farmers Field School Session in 2013 which is conducted at Barangay Gymnasiums or Purok Centers.

Figure 6. FFS Participants

Farmers and their families who welcome facilitators of farmers field school which sometimes feature the Usapang Palay Program.

d.) Banwa Ta Amligan Ta : Environmental Information Education CampaignThe continuous Information and Education Campaign (IEC) on Municipal Ordinance No. 2005-144 ISB, also known as the Integrated Solid Waste Management Ordinance of the Municipality of Isulan is also know as the Banwa Ta Amligan Ta Information Education Campaign wherein personnel from the Municipal Government of Isulan through the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) conduct dialogue at all seventeen (17) barangays.Prior to its full implementation, including the meting out of penalties to violators, an Information and Education Campaign on Municipal Ordinance No. 2005-144 ISB, also known as the Integrated Solid Waste Management Ordinance of the Municipality of Isulan, was conducted by the MENRO in 2010. The said IEC aims to provide deeper knowledge and understanding to the Isulan constituents regarding the importance of full participation to the environmental protection highly advocated nowadays and the probable consequences to be faced by humanity for lack of respect to Mother Earth. Further, the familiar Reduce-Reuse-Recycle Principle was demonstrated in the aim of enabling the IEC participants to fully appreciate the May Pera Sa Basura slogan. Therefore, residents can earn additional income while caring for the environment.The Municipal Government also started the implementation of the No Segregation, No Collection and No Littering Policy on May 2011 anchored from the abovementioned ordinance. These policies were aimed to ensure the protection of public health and environment and to reduce waste thrown in the local dumpsite. Massive information dissemination and education campaign were conducted by the MENRO. The public market was the pilot area for the implementation, which was gradually descended to the household or residential level especially in the poblacion area where garbage collection is being conducted regularly. The said implementation resulted into the reduction of the volume of residual waste being collected, transported and thrown into the Municipal Governments disposal facility.

This IEC drive was successfully conducted by the MENRO in all Barangays, including the business sector, schools and other government offices in different schedules, as follows:Schedule of Information and Education Campaign (IEC) on Solid Waste Management in 2012 to 4th Quarter of 2013

DATENAME OF BARANGAY/SCHOOL/OFFICE

January 10-11, 2012Barangay Kalawag I,II

January 24-25, 2012Barangay Kenram & Mapantig

February 20-21, 2012Barangay Dansuli & Impao

February 24-25, 2012Barangay Sampao & Bambad

April 10, 2012Barangay Laguilayan & Laguilayan Elementary School

April 11, 2012Notre Dame of Isulan & Kalawag Central School

June 18, 2012Montessori Learning Center & Isulan Central School

June 24, 2012Sultan Kudarat State University

August 25, 2012Isulan Central Plaza

September 14, 2012Barangay Kalawag III & Barangay Kudanding

September 15, 2012Isulan Public Market

October 28, 2012Bambad National High School

October 29, 2012King David Academy& Kings College of Isulan

November 13, 2012Barangay Lagandang

December 26, 2012Barangay D Lotilla

January 9, 2013Sultan Kudarat State University

January 10, 2012Leonora Homes Subdivision

February 1, 2013Precious Ones Foundation

March 10, 2013Barangay Kolambog

April 5, 2013Villa Irene & Tolentino Subdivision

May 18, 2013KARBEMPCO

June 26, 2013MAPARBEMCO

August 27, 2013Isulan Public Market

September 10, 2013Barangay Bual

October 4, 2013Sitio Kamanga, Laguilayan

November 7, 2013Barangay Tayugo

December 3, 2013Barangay Kudanding

Figure 7. IEC on Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Figure 8. Clean Up Drive after IEC on Environmental Management

e.) Better Living Through Skills Training and Livelihood ProjectAmong the numerous Skills Training and Livelihood Projects being conducted and sponsored by the Municipal Government of Isulan for the benefit of tricycle drivers, out-of-school youths, senior citizens and others, the noteworthy accomplishments are: Skills Training on Community Rehabilitation Program for Persons with Disability and Sustainable Livelihood Project for the Elderly and for Unemployed Women.By virtue of R.A. 7277, a law was created which provided for the Rehabilitation, Self Development and Self-reliance of disabled persons and their integration into the mainstream of society. Based on the records of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, there are about one hundred ninety two (192) registered persons with disability ranging from age 15-59 years old in the Municipality of Isulan. Hence, LGU Isulan created this Skills Training on Community Rehabilitation Program for Persons with Disability(PWD) for the Barangay Health Workers and the families or relatives of the PWDs. From the said training, the elderly, Barangay Health Workers, Barangay Volunteer Workers, the families or relatives of the PWDs and the PWDs themselves will learn skills to properly render health services (to properly administer self-medication in case of PWD participant), mobility assistance, genetic counselling and timely intervention to arrest disabling condition. Each training is facilitated by a Registered/Licensed Therapist, Mrs. Cecilia Gampong, RSW (MSWDO) and Ms. Lanyfe Laguda,MD,DPCP (MHO).

Meanwhile, the Sustainable Livelihood Project for the Elderly and for Unemployed Women was implemented through the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office and funded out of the Gender And Development(GAD) Fund of the Municipal Government of Isulan. The sustainable livelihood project for elderly and unemployed women was realized through the intervention of the Local Poverty Action Team(LPRAT) and the Womens Development Council headed by their President, Dr. Marites K. Pallasigue. The unemployed women-paticipants were given tutorials on Basket-weaving/making and food processing such as Noodle-Pasta Making, Powdered Vegetables Making, Bread & Pastry Making and Fruit & Meat Preservation. The project-recipients were also taught marketing techniques on how to sell their products after the end of series of tutorials.

Project beneficiaries were trained on three levels of competencies: Basic, Common and Core. To ensure that the beneficiaries will be properly trained, certified trainers and assessors from TESDA were tapped to assist in the skills training. Likewise, expertise of technologists and researchers from academic institutions were solicited.

f.) Technical and Vocational Scholarships: A Chance for a Brighter Future

Early pregnancies, alcoholism, drug addiction and all sorts of juvenile delinquencies are some of our youths today have engaged themselves with. Poverty if not we call it a culprit, is one of the distinct reasons why most of them even if they wanted to continue their education are inclined to get out from the ethical norms our society is embracing. As per survey, instead of books or developing their skills the youth tend to involve themselves in vicious acts which bring distress not only to their parents but as well as the society and the people or individuals that maybe affected by their actions. These observable facts are being delimited of the program schemed by the Local Government of Isulan through the Technical Vocational (TechVoc) Education in partnership with Castillo Technology Development Academy Institue (CTDAI) through the Technical Skills Development Authority (TESDA). The Local Government sponsors scholarships for Housekeeping NCII, Food Beverage Serving NCII as well as Driving and Troubleshooting Skills to individuals who are eligible to the program.

Most of the recipients are out of school youths in the municipality and individuals who desire to acquire skills of the abovementioned program being offered. The Local Government started this Scholarship from year 2007 and concurrently it continues to offer hopeful scholars for the program. These technical and vocational schemes have helped the scholars to equip themselves with the necessary skills and competencies. Some have been employed in the local establishment with adequate skills and become functional in their workplace. More so, those that look forward of working abroad have been very fortunate to acquire jobs in the overseas having the facility and the aptitude delivered by the institution. Increase of job opportunities of the successful juveniles paves the way to motivate others in aspiring to join the technical vocational education and be educated.

The TechVoc Scholarship Program set by the Local Government has a significant implications to the lives of many Isulanons because, if not completely changing the economic condition of the recipient, the program gives them the value of having adequate expertise to become purposeful in the community they lived in rather become the predicament of the society. Moreover, the program gradually sets an idea to the hopeful scholars that education is still the preeminent way to become successful in all facades of life. The next table presented is the list of short-term courses offered and other pertinent details regarding the TechVoc Scholarship Program:

Table 9.Skills training through short-term coursesCoursesCost of Course Per Trainee (based on TESDA scholarship rate per course)No. of trainees (to be provided by the LGU)No. of trainees sponsored by CTDAI & SKAN-PPVRProject Cost

Massage Therapy NCII4,000.00 / trainee25 100,000.00

Tailoring Pattern-Making3,560.00 / trainee25 89,000.00

Carpentry & Masonry5,000.00 / trainee25 125,000.00

FBS NCII3,500.00 / trainee255 87,500.00

EIM NCII5,000.00 / trainee255 125,000.00

Bread & Pastry Production NCII3,500.00 / trainee255 87,500.00

Housekeeping NCII5,000.00 / trainee205 100,000.00

Total17020 714,000.00

g.) Building Dreams Through Education Facilities and Infrastructure

Safe infrastructure with proper functioning facilities in place such as electric power, potable water, transportation networks and the like, are clearly the best place for the young generations to start learning and building their dreams for the future. In the municipality, there are 27 public elementary schools, 7 private elementary schools, 5 public secondary schools, 3 private secondary schools, 1 public tertiary school, 1 private tertiary school, 2 private schools offering vocational courses and 43 Day Care Centers. With the mentioned number of learning infrastructure, there is still an increasing demand to establish additional buildings and provide more conducive venues for learning due to population growth, increase competitiveness and the enhancement of public awareness of the need for education.

Hence, the Municipal Government of Isulan extended infrastructure support to the education sector through financing the construction of Classroom Buildings, Alternative Learning System Multi-purpose Building, School Mini-gymnasiums, School Stage, School Fencing, School Beautification and Repair of School Amenities and Facilities such as electric wiring, telecommunication services and water supply.

Said projects which are implemented to create venues conducive for learning and growth of the young learners are financed through the Special Education Fund, the DSWD/Kalahi-CIDSS fund, and the counterparting scheme using the 20% Development Fund of the Municipality of Isulan. Other private organizations also took their part in community development. The construction of two-classroom buildings in Isulan Central School and Kalawag Central School is a proven paradigm of private-public partnership in action. The construction of these buildings were financed largely by the Isulan Chinese Chamber of Commerce with fund counterpart from the Municipal Government of Isulan. These were also built through active participation from the Parents-Teachers Association of the schools and Barangay Officials and Barangay Tanods who contributed manual labor during the construction phase. Table 10. Infrastructure Projects funded by Special Education FundProjectSchoolAmount

Construction Of Mini Gym

Dansli Elem.School, Kudanding School, D. Lotilla Elem. School, Isulan Central School 1,200,000.00

Construction Of Classroom BuildingBonita Elem. School, Kal. III Elem. School200,000.00

Installation Of Electric PowerBambad Elem. School20,000.00

Completion Of Classroom BuildingKalawag III Annex Elem. School120,000.00

Completion And Stage And CRBonita Elem. School70,000.00

Construction And Installation Of School GateKolambog Elem. School30,000.00

School Improvements/Facilities For Brigada Eskwela 400,000.00

Table 11. Education Infrastructure Projects in partnership with Kalahi-CIDSSInfrastructure ProjectSCHOOLTotal CostLGU COUNTERPART(20% Development Fund)

2 ClassroomsDon Juan Garcia Elem. School (Kenram)1.25 Million222,000.00

2 ClassroomsKolambog Elem. School1.3 Million305,000.00

3 ClassroomsMapantig Elem. School1.77 Million390,000.00

Alternative Learning CenterBrgy. Laguilayan1.2 Million398,000.00

Figure 9. School Mini Gyms Funded by SEF

Figure 10. Construction of 2-Classroom Bldg. At Brgy. Kenram

II. Monitoring and Evaluation Documentation and Records-keepingAs the database needed for literacy development programs is being compiled on an on-going basis, records-keeping are being done primarily by the ALS District Coordinators while some are compiled and kept in the Municipal Planning and Development Office. The Municipal Government also encourages institutions and organizations to submit a report of their literacy projects to be included in the LGU records and the ALS database. Ocular inspection of the District Coordinators as well as the four (4) District Supervisors of public elementary schools of Isulan and representatives from LGU Isulan(usually the MSWDO) is being conducted to ensure that monitoring and evaluation is regularly done. Their monitoring includes observation of literacy classes being held on their respective districts. The evaluation of literacy classes primarily focuses on the attendance and participation of the learners and how far they have gained knowledge in the learning shared to them. Every quarter, district meeting is conducted by the teachers with the ALS coordinators to generate feedback, solicit suggestions and to know the areas needed for further improvement. Regular submission of Status ReportsThe ALS District Coordinators submit their monthly reports to the Sultan Kudarat Division ALS Coordinator for consolidation and for further verification to ensure the accuracy, reliability and timeliness of the data. Records are also furnished to the Office of the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator for further use in the drafting of comprehensive development plans and annual investment plans for the municipality of Isulan.

III. Organizational Structure and ManagementThe leadership of the municipal authorities in identifyingpotential beneficiariesand in coordinating activities to offer them an education relevant to their needs has been credited as a key factor in raising literacy levels and sustaining lifelong learning in the region. Hence, the creation of Municipal Literacy Coordinating Council and Municipal School Board was immediately put into effect through Executive Orders.

Municipal Literacy Coordinating Council

Empowerment of out-of-school youth and adults is essential through provision of learning opportunities that will help them in improving their quality of life and in becoming more productive and effective contributors to the community. These learning opportunities are possible through a local special body, such as a local literacy coordinating council, which will focus in the effective implementation and monitoring of the literacy programs of the Local Government. Organized through the Executive Order No.23 Series of 2013, the Municipal Literacy Coordinating Council (MLCC) has the following functions and responsibilities:1. Conduct survey mapping, with special emphasis on the level of elementary and secondary formal school drop-out;2. Collect and consolidate relative data on participation rate of children enrolled in private and public schools;3. Assign and monitor the performance of Learning Facilitators and/or Instructional Managers of the Community Learning Center in the barangays;4. Implement the Literacy Programs and Alternative Learning System to address illiteracy in the Municipality;5. Coordinate with and consult the barangay council on issues concerning education, most especially on the implementation of BLP and ALS;6. Perform such other functions as may be deemed necessary.The Municipal Literacy Coordinating Council is composed of the following:CHAIRMAN:HON. DIOSDADO G. PALLASIGUEMunicipal Mayor

VICE CHAIRMAN:HON. PABLETO RENDON JR., RMTSB Member/Chairman Committee on Education

MEMBERS:MILFORD SOLDEVILLASouth Isulan District Supervisor

INDALENCIA JAMISONEast Isulan District Supervisor

ERIC BALANCIOWest Isulan District Supervisor

SIMEON LOTILLACentral Isulan District Supervisor

RAMIL A. PARLEROALS Coordinator East Isulan District

LILIBETH T. PAMAALS Coordinator South Isulan District

ANGELITO D. DINEROALS Coordinator Central Isulan District

REYNOUR S. SOURIBIOALS Coordinator Central Isulan District

HON. ARNOLD NANGKIABC President

CECILIA P. GAMPONGMun. Social Welfare & Development Officer

ROGER VILLAGRACIAMunicipal Agriculturist

DR. MARITES K. PALLASIGUERepresentative Womens Sector

REV. EDUARDO ERECERepresentative Religious Sector

ERIC FANTILANANRepresentative Youth Sector

SECRETARIAT:CHERRY D. BEPITEL, CPAA.O. IV; Budget Officer IIANDRES G. MAGAT IIIAdministrative Aide IV

Municipal School Board

One of the most fully functional local special bodies in this municipal government is the Municipal School Board. Recently reorganized through the the Executive Order No.40 Series of 2013, the Municipal School Board has produced five (5) Municipal School Board Resolutions, majority of which are directly related to the programs and projects that are financed by the Special Education Fund.The composition of the Municipal School Board is as follows:Chairman-HON. DIOSDADO G. PALLASIGUEMunicipal MayorCo- Chairman-MR. SIMEON Y. LOTILLACentral Isulan District Supervisor- Dep Ed

Members-MRS. INDALECIA P. JAMISONEast Isulan District Supervisor- Dep Ed

-MR. REYNALDO SOURIBIOWest Isulan District Supervisor- Dep Ed

-MR. MILFORD SOLDEVILLASouth Isulan OIC-District Supervisor- Dep Ed

-HON. PABLETO A. RENDON JR.SB Member- Committee on Education

-MRS. MAE L. BARRERAMunicipal Treasurer-HON. RYNN JUDD C. ESCANOSKMF President

RepresentativeNon- Academic Personnel of Public School

PresidentTeacher Organization of Isulan, SKFederation PresidentParents Teacher Association (PTA)

Secretariat-INDALENCIA JAMISONSecretariat - designate

The following are the functions and responsibilities of the Municipal School Board of Isulan:1. Determine, in accordance with criteria set by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports, the annual supplementary budgetary needs for the operation and maintenance of public schools within the province, city or municipality, as the case may be, and the supplementary local cost of meeting needs, which shall be reflected in the form of an annual school board budget corresponding to its share of the proceeds on real property constituting the Special Education Fund and such other source of revenue as this Code and other laws or ordinances may provide;

2. Authorize the provincial, city or municipal treasurer, as the case may be, to disburse funds from the Special Education Fund pursuant to the budget prepared and in accordance with existing rules and regulations;

3. Serve as an advisory committee to the sanggunian concerned on Education matters such aas, but not limited to, the necessity for and the uses of local appropriations for educational purposes; and

4. Recommend changes in the names of public schools within the territorial jurisdiction of the local government unit for enactment by the sanggunian concerned. The Department of Education, Culture and Sports shall consult the local school board on the appointment of division superintendents, district supervisor, school principals, and other school officials.

Regular Conduct of Meeting of the Municipal School BoardDATEVENUEAGENDAREMARKS

January 28, 2013Conference HallConstruction of Mini-gymnasiums at selected schools;Construction of Classroom Building at selected schools;Installation of electric power at selected schoolsRegular meeting

March 4, 2013Conference HallCompletion of Classroom Bulding of selected school;Completion of stage and Comfort Room at selected school;Construction of school gate at selected school;School Improvement Facilities for Brigada EskwelaRegular meeting

September 2, 2013Conference HallText-to-teach Program ImplementationRegular meeting

December 4, 2013Conference Hall2014 Budgetting for Special Education FundRegular meeting

December 19, 2013Mayors OfficeExtension of services of Special Education Fund-paid Teachers until March 30, 2013 in view of the Memorandum Circular from Department of Education for the termination of their servicesSpecial meeting

Since the creation of the Municipal School Board, conducted regular meetings have always been attended by majority of the council members. In 2013, a total of five (5) meetings were scheduled, which obtained a quorum to allow the Chairman to deliberate on the agenda of the meeting and decide thereon. IV. Effects of Programs/Projects on LearnersEach literacy program implemented by the Municipal Government of Isulan leaves traces of hope and success in the lives of program recipients especially the few number of indigenous people in the municipality: Blaan(.11%), Manobo(1.08%) and Tiruray(.03%). The Basic Literacy Programs, ALS Program and other literacy development-related programs and projects provided the participants the necessary learning and skills to help them get along in this competitive and modern world. Majority is now able to recognize important documents and can then affix their names and signatures thereto. They will able to be write their name and affix their signature in their formal documents or they can choose their own candidates when they vote without the help of assistors during elections. Most farmers can already estimate quantities to be used in their agricultural products. Those participants who are trained with livelihood programs and were given capital by the Municipal Government and other agencies to start their own businesses can now calculate their income and expenses when they sell their products. The learning and skills gained by the participants in the literacy program have imbibed in them the confidence to be able to appreciate their individuality and the awareness as to what they can contribute to the community. PART THREEManagement and Leadership

I. Resource Generation, Networking and Social Mobilization Budget and financial statements

The main source of fund to finance literacy and continuing education-related programs is the Special Education Fund. Other sources include: 20% Development Fund, Gender and Development Fund and the MOOE under the Office of the Mayor. Below is the audited financial statement(Report of Revenues and Receipts) from the office of the Municipal Accountant showing the revenue generated in 2012 to be allotted as Special Education Fund:Table 12. 2012 Report of Revenues and Receipts

Benefactors and Networks

Networking is essential in every organization especially in a local government unit to ensure that significant information and public service are relayed and delivered to all sectors. In the case of strengthening and promoting literacy development programs, networking is an effective tool to solicit support and intervention from other organizations.

Table 13. Benefactors, Networks and their ParticipationAGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONSSUPPORT AND/OR PARTICIPATION

Department of Education (RFO XII)Active participation to all the activities and programs of the LGU; Assisted in monitoring and evaluation of all education programs; Ensure that schools submit monitoring reports on the Text2Teach Project; assisted in the successful implementation of Brigada Eskwela Program and awarded the LGU as a Hall of Fame Awardee for Best Brigada Eskwela Implementer

Bureau of Alternative Learning SystemDeployment of Mobile Teachers, District

ALS Coordinators and Instructional

Managers

Isulan Chinese Chamber of CommerceFunded with counterpart from LGU Isulan the Construction of 2-classroom Buildings at Kalawag Central School and Isulan Central School; donated items for the distribution of hygiene kits and school supplies for the Knowledge Program and to the elementary schools of Isulan; participated in the school beautification project for the Brigada Eskwela Program

Department of Social Welfare and Development (RFU XII)Through the Kalahi-CIDSS program, took the lead in the construction of various School Buildings in the selected barangays and Multi-purpose Alternative Learning Center at Brgy. Laguilayan; Funded the P1.7 Million supplemental feeding to Day Care Children; Monitored Day Care Workers; Conducted seminars per barangays educating the families regarding the Anti Violence Against Women and Children(VAWC) Law.

ALS District CoordinatorsFacilitated recruitment of facilitators and learners; Conducted orientation of the Alternative Learning System per barangays in coordination with the Mun. Government; monitor literacy program and conducted review of ALS test takers

Rural Improvement ClubHeaded by the First Lady herself, Dr. Marites Pallasigue, they participated in the Skills Training and Livelihood Project for women through identification of qualified recipients; sponsored numerous skills training program not only for the women but for out-of-school youth as well

Ayala Foundation IncorporatedProvided counterpart to shoulder administrative costs, educational videos, NED software, downloading load for one year for the Text2Teach project.

Database Management and Track Record

Database for the literacy programs are being maintained primarily by the District ALS Coordinators and copies of other significant information are under the custody of the Office of the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator. On the other hand, details of the programs funded through the Special Education Fund are being kept by the Municipal School Board Secretariat Designate. Further, Hon. Pableto Rendon, Jr., RMT who is the Chairman of Committee on Education coordinates and monitors the literacy programs being implemented in the municipality and also cooperates with the ALS Coordinators and District Supervisors. On the other hand, the Municipal Mayor also directed the Barangay Chairmen to organize a Barangay Literacy Coordinating Council so that the problem of their respective constituents in basic education will be given proper attention and intervention.

II. Program Sustainability and Institutionalization Sustainability and Institutionalization Plan

To sustain the Basic Literacy and Continuing Education Program of ALS, the followingstrategies and approaches are initiated:1. Organization of the Municipal Literacy Coordinating Council. Its main Function is to provide policy and programs and to recommend strategies for the eradication of illiteracy in the municipality.2. Full support of the Municipal School Board and the Sangguniang Bayan of Isulan through creation and enactment of resolutions and executive orders in support for the literacy program.3. Allocation of funds for literacy programs under the General Fund and the Special Education Fund.4. Proper budgeting to ensure efficient and effective utilization of the Special Education Fund to augment the resources of the academic institutions and for the sustainability of the literacy programs being implemented in the municipality.5. Strong partnership and networking schemes with organizations from both the public and private sector through comprehensive dialogue, submission of proposals, requests and resolutions to support the community.6. Establishing of Community Learning Centers in the far-flung areas to cater the education needs of the learners especially the IPs.

III. Leadership Qualities Isulan: Of Good Governance and Leadership

Setting Clear Directions

Every leader has a dream for the populace whom he is bound to serve. The Municipal Government of Isulan under the administration of Mayor Diosdado Pallasigue believes that dreams to be fulfilled begins with a vision to organize a fully functional effective system and to transpire significant change in the organization. This is in assonance to another idea, that not all has this innate desire to lead others. Nevertheless, a man behind the progressive Isulan gives us the succinct delineation of a leader and the concept of an incomparable leadership. Mayor Pallasigue, in sharing to all Isulanons a vivid picture of advancement through his untainted interest to serve the public, exerts hands-on effort in overseeing and reviewing the formulation and implementation of plans for the Municipality of Isulan as evidenced in the Annual Investment Plan, the five-year Comprehensive Development Plan as well as the three-year Executive-Legislative Agenda. Essentially, there is no such a regimen to hone a leader or to born a leader it is learned through constant search to the needs of others. The competence of Mayor Pallasigue to provide clear directions which involve knowledge of the task, expertise to handle more challenging job especially in the risk of decision making and experience to learn more the craft of handling people in your parameter of work is greatly manifested in his ability and willingness to serve as the League of Municipalties President(LMP) for Sultan Kudarat Chapter as well as President for LMP-Mindanao Cluster.

Interpersonal Relations, Communication Skills and Teambuilding Capacity

Setting guidance and good example rather than only commanding authority is where every leadership differs. The leaders of the municipality of Isulan under the administration of Mayor Pallasigue put together strong teams to work reciprocally in a group as evidenced by the strong support of the council for Local Special Bodies. One of the great manifestations of the team building skills exercised by Mayor Pallasigue to date is the regular conduct of Kapehan sa Bayan which he initiated to serve as multi-sectoral dialogue to address pressing concerns and issues in the municipality. Guests from different sectors such as the Representatives from the Department of Education, Womens Group, Religious Sector, Senior Citizens Federation, Transport groups, Business Sector, Isulan Bankers Association, Media, LGU Department Heads and others are invited to attend the conference which usually starts at 5:30 in the morning and ends within two hours. This is where the Local Chief Executive together with the Members of Sangguniang Bayan obtains feedback whether the performance targets of his administration are being implemented if not given attention and made things done immediately. The leaders of this Municipal Government establishes civic rapport to all sectors of society also through Public Consultations, Public Hearings and . As the Municipal Officials headed by Mayor Pallasigue often discloses in most of his speeches, Buylog Isulan, Ugyon Kita, their clear call for unity and progress is widely communicated to all Isulanons.

Ability to Make Critical Judgments and DecisionsA leader who is tamed by time often emphasizes the attitude of not delaying public transactions to the needy public. He is a benevolent leader, he allows his people to contribute at the same time delegates them to take part in his visions and made them into reality.

Transparency and Accountability

Figure 11. Scanned Copy of DILG Certification of Compliance with the Full Disclosure PolicyBeing an awardee of the Seal of Good Housekeeping for two straight years (2011 and 2012), the highest award conferred by the Department of Interior and Local Government, only meant that the Municipal Government of Isulan has passed the standards of Transparent, Accountable and Participatory Governance the three ingredients to successfully practice Good Governance.

PART FOURCollective Impact

I. Actual Improvement on Literacy Rate

Through both the basic and functional literacy programs implemented in the municipality, Isulanons especially the young learners have enhanced their skill in reading, writing and arithmetic which gives them empowerment and paves the way for better living. Moreover, the young and adult learners are given opportunity to continue their learning and have a chance to improve their socio-economic status. The learning and skills development brought by the literacy program to the beneficiaries especially those belonging to the underprivileged sector are now being put into practice by them and thus giving them good sustainable sources of income. Not only were the recipients trained for economic purposes but also to boost their self-reliance and self-confidence especially the elderly, the Persons With Disabilities and the Unemployed Women.

II. Improved Economic Status(Poverty Reduction Rate)

The Skills and Livelihood Program initiated by the service providers indeed is a great help to the learners. This developed the entrepreneurial skills of the learners which will help them to improve their economic status so that they can carry on their daily needs and to be utilized for the education of their family members. They used their knowledge in literacy mathematical ability in their small business venture. In addition to, many of the learners who enrolled in cosmetology are now employed in the different beauty salon as hair dresser or make-up artists not only here in Isulan but in some part of Sultan Kudarat.

III. Improvement in terms of health and nutrition, sanitation and hygieneThrough the effective collaboration and joint efforts of the District ALS, Department of Education Division Office and the Municipal Health Office, the recipients of literacy programs improved a notch higher in term if hygiene, good grooming health and sanitation, waste disposal and environmental management. The Health and Sanitation Team headed by the Municipal Health Officer in coordination with the public and private schools and other Non-Government Organizations are responsible for training of all personnel and volunteers assigned in the team. During the skills training for PWDs, the project recipients(the elderly, Barangay Health Workers, Barangay Volunteer Workers, the families or relatives of the PWDs and the PWDs themselves) already acquired basic knowledge trained how to : Apply first aid and self-help medical operations during emergency Proper hygiene routines especially for the PWDs encountering difficulty in doing so due to physical incapacities Arrange with and tap government health agencies,MHO, NGOs, Red Cross or other sources for first aid and medical self-help trainings for all organization personnel. Supervise the selection of first aid medical treatment areas in shelters and elsewhere, Direct first aid or medical self-help operations and knowledge how to use basic medical supplies, as required, assuring the proper use, conservation and availability for emergency.IV. Improved environmental protection program

The Municipality of Isulan has not escaped the changing times and weather pattern in the Philippines. Because of soil erosion, more and more areas adjacent to the riparian zone have been consumed by the Allah River, thereby causing hundreds of hectares of agricultural lands being submerged underwater. Likewise, several barangays, which have never experienced flooding in the past, have also been flooded in recent years. Due to this inescapable problem of flooding, the Municipal Government of Isulan has sought to implement programs and projects with the end goal of making the constituents more responsible to protect the environment and at the same time adapting to climate change. Because climate change is an inescapable fact of the natural process of global warming, the Municipal Governments intervention focused in the Information Education Campaigns such as trainings and seminars regarding the preservation of the riparian zone, implementation of solid waste management policies, and accomplishment of other climate change adaption activities such as tree planting. Included in the Information Education Campaigns is the topic on Reduce, Reuse. Recycle wherein participants were taught on how to gain profitability from reusing waste materials and converting them into usable items. Through these, Isulanons gain knowledge on environmental protection while contributing to achieve the target goal of reducing waste collection in the Municipality.

V. Improved peace and order conditions

With the proliferation of literacy programs along with other development programs, the Municipality of Isulan maintains to be relatively peaceful. The improved peace and order condition of the municipality is manifested in the crime statistics being monitored by the peacekeeping forces particularly the Isulan Municipal Police. Index crimes, as defined by the PNP, involves crimes against person such as murder, homicide, physical injury and rape, and crimes against property such as robbery, theft, carjacking and cattle rustling. Non-index crimes are violations of special laws such as illegal logging or local laws or ordinances. Below is the graph of the Index Crime Statistics of Isulan for the past three years:Graph 2. Isulan Index Crime Statistics

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