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Kababaihan,saTunaynaKaunlaran!ForumonGenderinGoodGovernance
TowerB,EDSAFunctionHall,RegaliaTowerSuites
P.TuazonBoulevard,QuezonCity
December12,2009
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_________________________________________________________________________2
TableofContentsExecutiveSummary 3
ForumConcept 7
ForumObjectives 7
ForumFormat 8
OpeningCeremonies 8
WelcomeRemarks 8
OpeningAddressandForumBackground 10
Presentationof
Best
Practices
11
GenderMainstreaminginDavaoCity 11
MISS:APlatformforGenderResponsiveGovernanceinMalaybalayCity 14
TeknolohiyangMakakalikasan,SusiLabansaKahirapan:TheOrganicandBio
DynamicFarmingTechnologyofTrento,AgusandelSur 16
KuartaSaBasura++:HarnessingMulti StakeholdersParticipationin
EnvironmentalandResponsiveGovernance 20
OpenForum 23
PolicyRecommendations: AdvocatingGenderinGoodGovernance 26
Openforum
28
MagnaCartaofWomen 30
MovingtheMagnaCartaForward 31
OpenForum 34
WANDUNIFEMGRRBBookLaunchingandVideoPresentation 35
ClosingCeremonies 36
ForumEvaluation 37
Annex1:ForumProgram 39
Annex2:ForumParticipants 40
Annex3a:
Davaos
Gender
Mainstreaming
Program
43
Annex3b:MalaybalayIntegratedSurveySystem 47
Annex3c:TeknolohiyangMakakalikasan,SusiLabansaKahirapan:TheOrganicand
BioDynamicFarmingTechnologyofTrento,AgusandelSur 50
Annex3d:KuartaSaBasura++HarnessingMulti StakeholdersParticipationin
EnvironmentalandResponsiveGovernance 54
Annex3e:GenderinGoodGovernance 58
Annex3f:MagnaCartaofWomen 61
Annex3g:MovingtheMagnaCartaForward 66
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Executive Summary
In line with its mission of promoting excellence in local governance through recognition,
sharingofinformation,andsupportofeffortsforthewideradoptionofbestpracticesatthe
local level, Galing Pook regularly conducts Forums on Strategic Policy Formulations from
Best Local Governance Practices to showcase outstanding local governments, and to
generateurgent,relevantandappropriateproposalsforpolicyinterventionsforthenational
leadershiponthemostimportantdevelopmentthemes.
TheKababaihan,
sa
Tunay
na
Kaunlaran!
forum
is
Galing
Pooks
fourth
and
final
activity
in
a
series, this time, focusing on women and gender. This is in recognition that the
government, especially at the local level, has to pay attention and place the interests of
womenandchildreninthemainstreamofgovernance. Thisforumisexpectedtoprovidean
important inputforsectoralconcernstobe incorporated in localgovernance, inparticular,
thewomensagendathatwillbetheoutputofthisworkshop.Thisworkshopaimstofirst,
look at models of genderresponsive governance, and second, identify policy
recommendationsthatwilladvocategenderingoodgovernance. Thenextchallengewillbe
pushingthisagendaforpolicyadoptioninthelegislativeandexecutivebranch,especiallyat
thelocallevel.
Forumparticipantscomefromthedifferentregions
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This forum is also an opportunity to launch the book and video documentary on gender
responsiveandresultsorientedbudgetingprojectofWANDandUNIFEM. Thesematerials
documentthewealthofexperiences,notnecessarilybestpracticesyetoftheninepartner
LGUs,whichdidtheirbestinunderstandingtheconceptofGRRBandmainstreaminggender
inlocalgovernance.
Ms. Patricia Melizza Ruivivar of Davao City shared that Davao City has been pioneering
gender advocacy since the Martial Law days. The
period
from
19861996
is
called
women
in
development which consisted mainly of grassroots
organizing, and eventually paved the way for the
enactmentofthecitysWomeninDevelopmentCode
in1997. Mainstreamingthegenderagendawasdone
during 19972002, and the city sought the
institutionalization of gender mainstreaming in 2003
2005. This is also the period of nationwide
recognitionforDavaosefforts. Atpresent,DavaoCity
isworkingtowardssustainingtheinitiativesandgains,
and
benchmarking.
As
such,
Davao
City
leads
gender
mainstreaming in several areas such as provision of
comprehensive support to VAW victims (medical
assistance, free legal assistance), organizing and
engaging various stakeholders (local government
units,Muslimpopulation, indigenouswomen,privatesector,media,and includingmenor
theGADFathers),settingupandsustainingmechanismsforgendermainstreamingsuch
as local policies (ordinances, executive orders), budgets for gender, LGBT desk, women
friendlyjails,tonamea few. Oneofthekey lessonstobegained fromDavaoCity isthat
they were able to capitalize on the strong image of the local chief executive to push for
gendermainstreaming.
The Malaybalay City experience shared by Mayor Florencio Flores showed gender
disaggregatedinformationdowntothehouseholdandindividuallevel.Thiscanbeusedasa
tooltomakelocalgovernmentsprogramsgenuinelyresponsive,transparentandeffective,
especially for women and children. The Malaybalay Integrated Survey System (MISS)
manages the information database of its constituents on health and education,
disaggregated by barangay, age, sector, and sex. Integrating data on violence against
womenisbeingcurrentlyundertaken.Withjustoneclick,rawdataisprocessedintouseful
Ms.DinaAnitanservesasthe
moderatorforthedaysactivity.
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informationthatenablethesocialandhumandevelopmentservicestoberesponsivetothe
realneedsandcontextoftheconstituents.
Economicempowermentthroughsustainablefarmingsystems ispossible,asshownbythe
experience shared by Mayor Irenea Hitgano of Trento, Agusan del Sur. Through the
programOrganicBiodynamicFarming,womenandfarmerswereabletoreducethecostof
agricultural production and increase their income, while also ensuring positive
environmental and health impacts. In addition to these benefits, project sustainability is
underscoredbythecurrentlocalgovernmentsinitiativetoupscaleitsoperations,linkwith
marketsand
institutions,
and
promote
their
experience
to
other
LGUs.
A
gender
analysis
of
theprojectwasrecommended.
There is money in trash, this is the lesson imparted by the experience of Barangay Luz,
CebuCitypresentedbyMs.TeresaFernandez. TheresidentsinbarangayLuzwereresettled
thereafterabig fire. Lacking insocialservices, thecommunity initiallymobilizedtohave
accesstohealthservices,whichspurredtheKuartasaBasuraprojectthataimedtoimprove
thequalityof lifeoftheresidentsthroughabalancedecologyandsustainablecommunity
development participated by the different stakeholders. The strategy centers on waste
segregationandrecycling,whichhasreapedmorethanP3millioninsavingsgeneratedfora
total
of
500
families,
including
employment
from
livelihood
production
and
provision
of
communityservices,asidefrom laudablesocialandenvironmental impactsgained. Keyto
this strategy is the collaboration with private institutions, particularly the Cebu Business
Park/Ayala Center for waste collection. Women and children play a key role in the
collection,segregationandrecyclingofthewasteintomarketableitems.
Ms. Luz LopezRodriguez of UNIFEM recognizes the important contribution of these
initiativestoforwardgendermainstreamingatthelocallevel. Sheremarksthatthelinkages
between gender and the various development concerns should be wellentrenched, in
politics,livelihoodandentrepreneurialdevelopment,environmentalliteracy,andeconomic
security. Thesetransformationsshouldbe inthedifferentarenas inthehome, inpolicy
making and implementation. Gender disaggregation and analysis should also take into
considerationdiversityanalysis,i.e.,sex,age,class,ethnicity,ability,andsexualorientation.
Given theunevenpowerrelation,sheemphasizesthatpowerrelationsshouldmove from
PowerOvertoTransformativePower(powerwith,powertoandpowerwithin). Concretely,
sherecommends:
Sharpening of collective power to confront, engage and negotiate exclusionary and
delegitimizingactionsofcertaingroups/individuals
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Calibrate responses according to the depth and intensity of exclusion and
delegitimization
Sustain and scale up actions (e.g. gender analysis of the region, not just at the
provincial level;updatingof informationsystembasedontherightsbasedapproach,
regular functioning of established systems/mechanisms such as the semestral GAD
WatchinDavaoCity)
Collect local experiences to highlight local actions and push national agencies to
respondaccordingly
Promotionofevidencebasedadvocacy
Ms. Emmeline Verzosa of the Philippine Commission on Women explained the salient
provisions of the Magna Carta of Women. Magna CartaofWomen (MCW) is a landmark
legislative victory for the Filipino women. It enshrines principles of human rights as
womens rights and defines discrimination against women and identifies rights. Magna
Carta stemmed from CEDAW, but captures all the international documents that the
government has signed on women. It institutionalizes the gender budget and gender
mainstreamingasastrategyforgenderequality. Furthermore,thelawelevatestheroleof
PCWinnationaldecisionmaking.
TheImplementing
Rules
and
Regulations
of
the
law
is
being
drafted
through
aconsultative
process. Atty. Gettie Sandoval presents the areas for further action towards the
implementation of the MCW: completion of the rules and regulations to implement RA
9710,capabilitybuilding(especiallyingender,humanrightsandpeace)forimplementersof
the law, reorganization of the PCW and the role of the CHR as an authority on gender
complaintsandinvestigations,andcontributionofwomensgroupsinitsimplementation.
In his concluding remarks, Dr. Dorotan of Galing Pook acknowledged the contributions of
women and men in this endeavor. Dr. Dorotan further underscored that doing good
governanceisnotonlyaboutthegovernorsandmayors,buttheparticipationofthepeople,
especially
the
women.
This
is
the
essence
of
Galing
Pooks
slogan
which
also
serves
as
its
criteria: innovation, participation, results, sustainability. Innovation is about doing things
differently. Ms. Joanne Barriga of FES congratulates WAND for going to the communities
where itmatters. Ms.JuneRodriguezenjoinseveryonetocontinueworkingwithwomen,
especially the vulnerable sectors, the farmers, fishers, workers, indigenous women, Moro
women,andthecountry.
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Forum Concept
Despitethecontinuingcontroversiesinthegovernment,theeconomicintricaciesthatpose
as barriers to economic growth, and the development challenges brought about by the
environmental trend forecasted to last for generations, there are LGUs who keep making
good,findingandcreatingopportunitieswiththeavailableresourcesattheirdisposal.These
are theLGUs that theGalingPookFoundationsearches forandrecognizesannually.They
providewealthofpracticalinsights,strategiesandinnovativesolutionstoaddressconcerns
on
gender
and
development,
local
economy,
health
of
the
people,
environmental
degradation and declining agricultural conditions largely wrought over time by
unsustainablehumanpractices.
GalingPookintendstomaketheexamplesfromoutstandinglocalgovernmentsgetthrough
to more LGUs and to all communities in the country. The Kababaihan sa Tunay na
Kaunlaran!PolicyForumon Gender inGoodGovernance,oneof theFoundations forums
onstrategicpolicyformulationsfrombestlocalgovernancepractices,isajointundertaking
oftheWomensActionNetworkforDevelopmentandtheGalingPookFoundationthatwill
bring together credible LGU executives and managers and CSO leaders who succeeded in
promoting
an
integrative,
participatory
and
action
oriented
approaches
to
promote
womens rights and their role in genuine development. These champions of good
governancebringwiththemimportantlessons,aswellas,policyproposalsforthenational
leadership on important development themes most specifically on gender and
development.
Forum Objectives
TheKababaihansaTunaynaKaunlaran!Forumaimsto:
Bring
together
credible
LGU
executives
and
managers
and
CSO
leaders
who
are
championsofgoodgovernancewiththeir important lessonsaswellaspolicyproposals
forthenationalleadershipongenderanddevelopment;
PresentanddiscussLGUandCSObestpractices inpromotingwomensrightsandtheir
roleingenuinedevelopment,howthesepracticescanbemorebroadlyadoptedbyLGUs
andcommunitieswheneverappropriate,andpromotedatthenationallevel;and
Exploreandnarrowdownurgentpolicyrecommendationsfromexpertsand localchief
executives and managers in view of promoting womens rights and gender responsive
governance.
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Forum Format
Theonedayforumwashighlightedbythesharingofexperiencesinmainstreaminggender
bythe localgovernmentsofDavaoCity,MalaybalayCity,MunicipalityofTrento inAgusan
delSur,andBarangayLuzofCebuCity. Anopenforumfollowedthepresentations. Policy
recommendationsforadvocatinggender ingoodgovernancewasalsoprovided. Ms.Dina
AnitanofPILIPINACDOfacilitatedthedaysactivities.
The afternoon session focused on the Magna Carta of Women and the formulation of its
ImplementingRules
and
Regulations.
A
brief
discussion
of
issues
followed
during
the
Open
Forum.
The afternoon also provided an inspiration with the launching of the book and video on
genderresponsive and resultsoriented budgeting experiences of the WANDUNIFEM
partnersinvariousprovincesandlocalities. Theagendafortheforumwascappedwiththe
awardingofcertificatesofrecognitiontotheWANDUNIFEMpartnersfortheGRRBprojects
aswellasclosingremarksfromtheorganizersoftheforum.
Opening Ceremonies
TheforumwasformallystartedwithanecumenicalprayerledbyMs.MelbourgaCorregidor
and Ms.NorkieMohamad (AMDF). Ms.Melbourgaenjoined everyone tosingThe More
WeGetTogether,whichwassunginEnglishandCebuano.
Mr.LorenzoUbaldeofGalingPookrecognizedparticipantsinattendance:SouthMindanao,
Central Mindanao, North Mindanao, Eastern and Central Visayas, Western Visayas, North
Luzon,SouthLuzon,andtheNationalCapitalRegion.
Welcome Remarks
Mr.Coscolluelaexpressedappreciationforthepresenceoftheparticipants,presentersand
sponsorsoftheworkshop,andtheoverwhelmingpresenceofwomen,whichhewouldwant
to see more of, in governance. He shared his difficult experience in fielding women
candidates. Hementioned thathewasable toconvinceawomantorunandshewonas
MemberoftheProvincialBoardandlaterservedoneterm inCongress. Herecognizesthe
challenge to have more women in the local governments all over the country; and
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acknowledgesthe inspirationbeingbroughtbyafewbravesoulswhodedicatetheir lives
inpublicservicethroughlocalgovernance,withthehopethatwomenspresencewillhave
akindofinfluenceontheresponsivenessoflocalgovernancetotheconstituentsespecially
womenandchildren.
HeintroducedGalingPooksgoaltosearchexamplesof
goodgovernance. Hesharedanexampleofabarangay
official, who was apprehensive to submit an entry to
Galing Pook, and later won an award. Galing Pooks
message
is
that
there
are
many
examples
of
goodgovernance in the country but these are not being
recognized, encouraged, nor replicated. By giving
recognition, hehopes thatother LGUswillbe inspired
bythegoodexamples.
ThisforumisGalingPooksfourthandfinalactivityina
series,thistime,focusingonwomenandgender. This
isinrecognitionthatthegovernment,especiallyatthe
local level,hastopayattentionandplacetheinterests
of
women
and
children
in
the
mainstream
of
governance. This forum is expected to provide an
important input for sectoral concerns to be
incorporated in local governance, in particular, the
womens agenda that will be the output of this
workshop.
Thisworkshopaimsto first, lookatmodelsofgenderresponsivegovernance,andsecond,
identifypolicyrecommendationsthatwilladvocategender ingoodgovernance. Thenext
challenge will be pushing this agenda for policy adoption in the legislative and executive
branch,especiallyatthelocallevel.
As a final note, he leaves as a challenge, for himself as a candidate running for office in
2010, and to the participants, to realize participatory governance, through the various
mechanisms of public consultations, governance bodies or local special bodies, and in
general,activeinvolvementingovernanceprocesses,becauseonlyasaparticipantcanone
influenceitsoutcomes.
Mr.Coscolluelashareshis
personalreflectionsin
governanceand
the
need
for
greaterpeoplesparticipation.
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Opening Address and Forum Background
Ms. Florencia Oyen Dorotan, National Chairperson of WAND, shares with pleasure that
thisforumisreallyameetingofheartsandmindsamongtheorganizers. Sherecognizedthe
individuals present in the forum who have strived to realize the goals of the Gender
ResponsiveandResultsOrientedBudgeting(GRRBProject) initiativeofWANDthroughthe
supportofUNIFEM.
Thisforum
is
also
an
opportunity
to
launch
the
book
and
video documentary on genderresponsive and results
orientedbudgetingprojectofWANDandUNIFEM.
The materials document the wealth of experiences, not
necessarily best practices yet of the nine partner LGUs,
which did their best in understanding the concept of
GRRBandmainstreaminggenderinlocalgovernance.
Ms. Dorotan notes that, women cannot remain in the
sidelines
anymore.
She
recognizes
that
women
indeed
arecandid,simplybecausetheycommunicatewhat they
think and feel, and these are important in the context of transformative leadership and
governance. Itremainsachallengetobringthewomensagendanotonly intheelectoral
forumsbutmoreimportantly,itsadoptioninthelegislativeandexecutivearena. Onlythen
canwomenclaimtobringinthewomensvote.
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PRESENTATION OF BEST PRACTICES
Gender Mainstreaming in Davao City
Ms. Patricia Melizza PatMe Ruivivar opens her presentation by acknowledging that the
gendermainstreaming inDavaoCityisnotbecauseofMayorDutertebutdespiteMayor
Duterte.Thisisoneoftheimportantlessonsto
be learned from their experience; how Mayor
Dutertes macho image, was utilized as a force
topushgendermainstreaming. DavaoCityhas
received various recognition on gender
mainstreaming, namely, Galing Pook Awards
2004 Top Ten Outstanding Programs in the
Philippines; GenderResponsive Local
Government Unit, Galing Pook Special Citation
2004;LocalGovernmentUnitwithBestPractices
onGAD,NCRFWPearlAnniversaryAwards2005;
and Outstanding VAWResponsive LocalGovernmentUnit,NCRFWSearchFinalist2009.
DavaoCity isoneofthe largestcities intheworld,which isthreetimes largerthanMetro
Manila. Basicinformationonthecityisfoundintheboxacross.
Davao City has been pioneering gender advocacy. Ms. Ruivivar acknowledges the women
trailblazers in Davao City, in the various fields in citys development. Davao Citys gender
journey has contributed to several milestones in the countrys history. Before there was
EDSA1,therewasDavaoCitysWomenAgainstMartialLawinthe1980s. Theperiodfrom
19861996
is
called
women
in
development
which
consisted
mainly
of
grassroots
organizing, and eventually paved the way for the enactment of the citys Women in
DevelopmentCodein1997. Mainstreamingthegenderagendawasdoneduring19972002,
andthecitysoughtthe institutionalizationofgendermainstreaming in20032005. This is
also the period of nationwide recognition for Davaos efforts. At present, Davao City is
workingtowardssustainingtheinitiativesandgains,andbenchmarking.
TheWomenDevelopmentCodeofDavaoCityisacomprehensiveinstrumenttomainstream
gender and development (GAD) in program planning, implementation, budget allocation,
monitoringandevaluation in DavaoCity. It is the firstof itskind in thePhilippines. Even
TotalLandArea :244,000Has.
Barangays :182
CongressionalDistricts :3
2007RegisteredVoters :736,000
TradeSurplus: :over$530M
2010Budget :P3.799Billion
LocalRevenue :P1.4Billion
IRA :P2.4Billion
Loan: :P2.8Billion
Debt
Servicing
:
P497.9
Million
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before the passage of national laws like RA 9262 or
the AntiVAWC Act in 2004, RA 9208 or the Anti
Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003, and the Magna
Carta of Women, Davao City has already a local
ordinance since 1997 and has been implementing
comprehensivegenderprogramsat thelocallevel.
Davao Citys Gender Mainstreaming Institutional
Mechanismsinclude:
Allocation
of30% of Official DevelopmentAssistancefundsforGAD
6% of Davao Citys Annual DevelopmentFundforGADmainstreaming
CreationoftheIntegratedGenderandDevelopmentDivision(IGDD)undertheCityMayorsOfficetobethecoordinative,regulatoryandmonitoringbodyresponsiblein
theimplementationoftheCodewithregularappropriationsandplantillapersonnel
Creation of theDavaoCity Council forWomen, a federation of all 182 BarangayCouncils for Women (BCW), and a mechanism to elect a womens sectoral
representativeintheDavaoCityCouncil(SangguniangPanglungsod);italsoservesas
anAdvisory
Council
to
IGDD
Creation of the GAD Focal Persons Assembly composed of point persons in thedifferentdepartmentsandofficesintheLGUandNGAsbasedinDavaoCity
Creation of the following multisectoral and multidisciplinary coordinative and
advisorybodieschairedbynolessthantheCityMayor:
o DavaoCityCouncilonGenderBasedViolence
o DavaoCityInterAgencyCouncilAgainstTrafficking
o Monitoring Board on Violence in Media (media is now able to police their own
ranks)
Creation of the Office of the Special Counsel on Violence Against Women (OSC
VAW),
thefirst
of
its
kind
in
the
country,
composed
of
five
city
paid
lawyers
who
provide legal services to indigent VAW victims and assist in the prosecution of
RICAVAWcasesinthecity
EstablishmentofonestopshopWomenCrisisCentertocomprehensivelyrespondto
VAWvictimsandtheirchildren;thecityemploysfiveattorneystoprovidefreelegal
assistancetogenderviolencevictims
EstablishmentofWomenandChildrenProtectionUnitattheDavaoMedicalCenter
to handle medical emergencies of women victims of rape, incest, trafficking, and
domesticviolence,separatefromthehospitalsmorepublicEmergencyRoom
Ms.Patmesharesthe
trailblazinginitiatives
of
Davao
Cityandtheimportantlessons
learned.
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TheCitysGenderMainstreamingAdvocacyProgramscoverthevariousareasof:
Womensrights
Reproductivehealth
Climatechange
Socialentrepreneurship
Transformativejustice
Womenssummit
DavaoCitysinnovativeprogramsinclude:
Childminding
center
Motherandbabyfriendlyplacesinbothpublicandprivateinstitutions
LGBTDeskatthecityhall,afirstinthecountry
Womenfriendlyjails, where children can visit their mothers in a nontraumatizing
environment
Mens involvement through the GAD Fathers or mens responsibilities in gender
anddevelopment(MRGAD)andEndDomesticViolencecampaign
AffirmativeactiononIndigenousWomenLeadershipwhereindigenouswomenserve
as deputy mayors in their respective towns, with their own budget and
responsibilities(DavaoCityiscomposedof10tribes,Islamizedandlumad)
Engaging
Islamic
communities
by
setting
upmadrasas
(which
integrates
gender
awareness,diversityandtoleranceintheteachingcurriculum)
Transformingbeautycontestsbycelebratingdiversity,showcasingwomenspower
andwit(notwomensbodies)
WOMYNET criticalcollaborationbetweenGOsandNGOs
AddressinggenderinequalityinthelocaleconomythroughtheMagnegosyoTaDay
program
Ms. Ruivivar shared that the city provided assistance to a Muslim woman who suffered
violencefromherhusband,andwhowasgranteddivorcebytheShariacourt. Thecity is
composed
of
5%
Muslim
population.
The
Muslim
laws
do
not
normally
grant
divorce
initiatedbyawoman.
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MISS: A Platform for Gender Responsive Governance inMalaybalay City1
MayorFlorencioBoyFloresacknowledgesthat it ishisfirsttimetobespeakingbeforea
group composed almost entirely of women. He shares the Malaybalay Integrated Survey
System(MISS)asatoolforgenderresponsivegovernance.
When the city government of Malaybalay conceptualized the MISS in the last quarter of
2007, itwas intendedtounderstandtherealcontextofthecitysconstituentssothatthe
localgovernmentsprogramsaregenuinelyresponsive,transparentandeffective. Thegoal
istopromotequalityoflifeandaddressinequitiesespeciallyamongchildrenandwomen.
The MISS manages the information database of its constituents, consisting of population
distribution per barangay, by age group and by sex including household population and
averagenumberofhouseholdsforaparticularbarangay(village).
In a digital map shown of Barangay Mapayag,
residential structures down to purok level are
represented by different colors based on their
puroklocation.
GPS
or
global
position
points
were
established. Clicking on the icon representing a
residentialstructurewillshowthehouseholdhead
andthefamilymembersofthehousehold.Aphoto
documentation on the household is embedded in
thesystem.
Prior to MISS, the local government realized that
the city was datarich but informationpoor. With
MISS, raw data is processed into useful
information,for
example,
to
enable
the
social
and
human development services to be responsive to
the real needs and context of the constituents.
Throughthesystem,oneclickgivesinformationon
thepopulationwithouthealth insurance inagiven
survey period, and in another, the number of
marriedwomenofreproductiveagenotusingand
not interested in using any family planning method and relevant data on other family
1MalaybalayCityisoneofthenineLGUsitesofWANDUNIFEMGRRBproject.
MayorBoyFloresexpressedthat
priortoMISS,MalaybalayCitywas
datarichbutinformationpoor.
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planningpreferences. Thisinformationhelpsthemidwivesandbarangayhealthworkersin
providing valuable health education that will guide women in choosing the correct family
planningmethod. Inanotherexample,dataonsmoking(bybarangay,ageandsex)andthe
reasons forsmoking,provides invaluable input tothehealthprogrammingandbudgeting,
especially that the number of female smokers especially those of reproductive age is of
primary concern of the LGU given the potential implication of smoking to pregnancy and
birthcomplications.
Information is also disaggregated according to economic sectors. Such information is
valuablenot
only
for
the
City
Health
Office
but
for
the
City
Agriculture
Office
in
evolving
programsandallocatingLGUbudgetsthatareresponsivetothedistinctneedsof women
farmers not only in terms of trainings on appropriate farming technologies but also on
provisionofcreditfacilities.
Anotherbodyof informationgathered isoneducation. MayorFloresshowednotonlythe
dataonnonparticipationinschoolbyageandsexinonebarangay,butalsothereasonsfor
beingoutofschoolrankedaccordingtofrequencyofresponse.Thedatashowsthatthere
aremore femalestudents (63.59%) inschoolcomparedtothemalestudents (63.75%) for
agegroups3to17yearsold. Inthecitedbarangay,thepopulationof femalestudents in
tertiary
schooling
is
only
35%
while
male
students
is
at
65%.
MISS is an empowering process. It builds the competencies of stakeholders particularly
barangay officials and barangay health workers not only in survey tool enhancement, but
also in enumeration, data processing and analysis. These women are barangay health
workers, many of whom did not finish the elementary level but are able to learn data
encodingusinganinhousedevelopedelectronicprocessingsystem.
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Teknolohiyang Maka-kalik asan, Susi Laban sa Kahirapan : TheOrganic and Bio-Dynam ic Farming Technology of Trento,Agusan del Sur
MayorIreneaHitganosharesthattheprojectwas
startedinJuly1,2005,intendedtobenefit1,250
farmers, 1,000 women and 263 preschool and
elementarystudents. Thetotalbudgetin2005is
P5 million, 2006, P2.2 million in 2006, P2.7
million in 2008, and P2 million in 2009. This
includes the World Bank Community Based
Resource Management Project support fund in
2005 amounting to P3.3 million. Local
government funding was taken from the Local
DevelopmentFundandtheGeneralFund.
The project was a response to the issues that
wereidentifiedbothbythelocalfarmersandthe
municipalgovernment:
Povertybroughtaboutbyhighproductioncostcoupledwithlowproductivity;
Overdependenceonexpensivesyntheticfertilizersandpesticides;
Decreasingsoilproductivityasaresultofcontinueduseofsyntheticfertilizers;
Healthrisksfromtheuseofcommercialpesticides;
Susceptibilityofcropstovariouspestsanddiseases;and,
Insufficientpostharvestfacilities.
Through the program, the local government sets its sight on achieving the following
objectives:
Minimizethecostoffarminputs
Increaseagriculturalproductivity
Increasetheincomeofthefarmers
Promotetheuseofhealthandenvironmentfriendlyfarmingtechnology
Instillamongthefarmingcommunitiesthevalueofselfreliance
TotalLandArea :244,000Has.
Region :Caraga
Province :AgusandelSur
CongressionalDistrict :LoneDistrictof
Agusan
del
Sur
LandArea :80,982hectares
AgriculturalArea
Rice :3,255hectares
(irrigated)
Corn :1,849hectares
No.ofBarangays :16
Population :46,247
No.ofHouseholds :9,249
Ave.HouseholdSize :5
Ave.
Population
Density
:
57
persons
per
squarekilometer
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To realize these program objectives, the local government methodically implemented the
followingstrategies:
Organizationofawomensgrouptohelpadvocatetheprogram
Diversificationoffarmproducts
Productionoforganicfarminputs
Networkingwithkeyorganizationsforknowledgesharingandfurtherenhancement
Since its inception in 2005, the program has resulted to social, economic, environmental,
andevenpoliticalgains. Thesocial impacts includepeopleempowerment,specificallythe
women,farmers
groups,
and
the
youth,
as
well
as
social
inclusion
and
self
reliance.
Withintwoyears,thePinagbuklodLakasKababaihanngTrento (PLAKAT),a localwomens
organization, is now the local governments partner in the production of Trento Organic
Products(TOPs)suchasorganicfertilizers(basalandfoliar),organicpesticides,insecticides
andherbicides. Itisalsoapartnerintheorganicswinedispersal. Womenhavebeentaking
the lead inthe implementationandpromotionoftheprogram. Theorganicfertilizersand
pesticides production is organized into 20 clusters and women are the ones primarily
involved.
The
2,100membership
of
the
organization
also
provides
mortuary
assistance
to
its
members. In the event of death of a members kin, each member contributes P10. The
organizationhasgivenatotalofPhP3millionassistancetoseniorcitizensandrelativesof
PLAKATmembers.
Intermsofeconomicimpact,theexperiencehasshownthefollowing:
Thebeneficiariesclaimareductionofproductioncostwhichtranslatestoincreasein
income for their farminghouseholds, the uplift of the socioeconomicconditionof
farmerrecipients, and the overall agricultural productivity for the Municipality of
Trento.
There
has
been
an
overwhelming
increase
of
the
municipalitys
RealPropertyTaxCollectionfromPhP5,279,654.11inCY2007toPhP8,079,657.89inCY
2008.
The comparative cost and return analysis of organic riceduck farming versus the
conventional (synthetic) rice farming technology for a one hectare area (for 2
croppings) shows that there is a substantial difference in the labor, material,
harvestingandmillingcosts. Thetotalproductioncostfortheorganicandsynthetic
rice faming technologies is PhP29,192.50 and PhP43,734.00, respectively. In the
samecroppingcycles,totalincomefromriceproductionandduckeggproductionis
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PhP138,405.00. Conventional production without duck egg production is
PhP68,532.00.
A comparison of the production cost for organic and commercial feeds for hog
raisingshowsthatthetotalnet incomefororganicfedhogs isPhP12,548.00,while
forcommerciallyfedhogsisPhP1,856.00.
In thecomingyears theMunicipalityofTrento, through theprogram, isgearingup for its
campaignforrecognitionastheOrganic FarmingCapitalofAgusandelSurandintheentire
regionof
CARAGA
as
it
aims
to
supply
the
region
with
affordable
organic
farm
inputs
and
products.
Meanwhile,thehealthandenvironmentalimpactsinclude:
Betterconditionofsoil
Preventionofgroundwatercontaminationduetochemicalpesticidesandsynthetic
fertilizers
Ecologicalbalance,proofofwhichisthereturnoffriendlyinsectsthatfeedonpests,
therebyreducingtheneedforpesticides
Noriskofpoisoningfromchemicalfarminputs
Theprojectwasfacilitatedbypoliticallinkages,throughtheincreasedparticipationoflocal
and elected officials to the development of the municipality, as well as strong inter
governmentlinkages.
Theprojectssustainabilityisunderscoredbythefollowing:
Attheonset,theprojectwasconceptualizedbothbythe localgovernmentandthe
local farmers. The local womens group PLAKAT, is actively involved in all
processes, from advocacy to the production of organic farm inputs to managing
demonstrationfarms.
The
sense
of
ownership
is
quite
evident.
Havingexperiencedthebenefitsoforganicfarming, it isveryunlikelythatthe local
farmerswouldrevertto theiroldwaysofusingsynthetic farm inputs,which is the
veryrootoftheirmisery.
There now exists a huge market for agricultural products grown via organic
technology;therisksassociatedwiththeuseoftoxicfertilizersandpesticideshave
been eradicated; the soil has regained its nutrients; the threat to groundwater
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contamination has been diminished; and income of the farmers has significantly
increased.
The creation of PLAKAT safeguards the program from the threat of being shelved
afterthenextlocalelections,especiallysincesupportingresolutionsfromthecouncil
areinplacetorecognizePLAKATandtheorganicfarmingtechnology.
The production of organic farm inputs have proven to be profitable for the local
womens group, the group that plans for mass production and marketing to
surroundingtowns
and
provinces.
Against the rising costs of commercial fertilizers, pesticides, feeds, and other farm
inputs,there isnootherwayforthe localagriculturalsectortosurviveandflourish
withoutpursuingorganicfarming.
WiththeMunicipalitywinningseveralawardsinagriculturaldevelopment,andbeing
a pioneer in the field in the CARAGA region, the opportunity for development is
endless.
The
ProvincialGovernment
and
the
League
of
Municipalities
have
expressed
their
support to scale up the program, recognizing its role in combating poverty,
protectingtheenvironmentandpublichealth,aswellaspromotinggenuinepeoples
participation.
Asoneofthepioneersoftheprogram,theMunicipalitywillbemorethanwillingto
share its experiences with other municipalities by supporting peertopeer training
and seminars such as those conducted by national government agencies like the
Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Agriculture,
Department of Trade and Industry, and the League of Municipalities of the
Philippines.
Simply put, the program will respond to the biggest challenges of good local
governmentpracticeswhicharesustainabilityandreplicability.Wewillnotturnour
backsontheprogramthatwehaveworkedonsohardtodevelop,andwewillnot
turn our backs on the other LGUs that will need our help. We have established a
goodfacilitytoshareourknowledgeandexperiencestothosewhoareinterestedto
learnourcraft.
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To conclude her presentation, Mayor Hitgano shared her thoughts on the stages of the
financiallifeofanindividual:
At 2035 years old, economic gain comes from hard work, for example, a woman
worksasateacher
Atage3545,shemusthavebuiltup20%ofherassets
Atage4560,herassetaccumulationshouldhavereached60%
Andat60yearsold,sheshouldberetiringandenjoyingherlife,suchastravelling.
Todo
this,
one
has
to
know
the
difference
between
needs
and
wants.
Her
needs
include
PhilHealthandSSScontributionsforhersecurityonhersenioryears.
Kuarta Sa Basura ++:Harnessing Multi- StakeholdersParticipation in Environmental and Responsive Governance
Ms. Teresa Fernandez presented the experience in behalf of Hon. Nida C. Cabrera,
Chairperson,BarangayLuz,CebuCity.
BarangayLuzisaresettledcommunity. In1956,abigfireleftthousandsofpeoplehomeless
along Jones Avenue in Cebu City. With PhP100 thousand donation from President
Magsaysay,thenMayorSergioOsmenahadseveralbuildingsconstructedalongArchbishop
ReyesAvenuetoserveastemporaryhousingandclassroomsforthefirevictims.Thearea,
BarrioLuz(afterPres.MagsaysayswifeLuz)grewintoadenselypopulatedbarangay. Land
tenureisstillanunresolvedproblem.
Thedeliveryofbasicserviceshasbeenaresultofthecommunitysadvocacyandlobbying.
Thisincludes:
Regularmonthlyweighingtomonitorthehealthofthechildren
Feeding program conducted in partnership with various NGOs, private companies,
schools
AccesstofreeandaffordablemedicinesforchildrenthroughtheBotikasaBarangay
It is in thiscontext that thecommunitywasable todevelop theKuartasaBasuraproject
that started in 2002. The project was initiated by then barangay councilor Nida Cabrera.
Generally, the program aimed to improve the quality of life of the residents through a
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balanced ecology and sustainable community development participated by the different
stakeholders.Specifically,itaimsto:
Develop awareness among the constituents on the issues of environment, waste
management and related laws; be responsible for their waste and keep the
environmentcleanandhealthy.
Enable constituents to earn money through recycling, composting and related
activitiesandimprovetheiraccesstoresourcesandqualityoflife;
Enable the barangay to reduce by 25% the waste delivered and help extend the
lifespanofthecitylandfill;and,
Forthe
different
stakeholders
to
assume
their
own
roles
in
waste
management
at
their own sitios, agencies and organizations at different levels to ensure
participatoryeffortin achievingamorebalancedecologyanddevelopment.
Thestrategiesemployedare:
Massiveawarenessraisingthroughhousetohousevisitation
Community associations meetings that include topics on waste segregation, City
OrdinanceNo.1361andRepublicAct9003
Policysupporttointegratetheenvironmentandwastemanagementconcernsinthe
Barangay Development Plan vision, mission and goals as well as programs and
budget.
Thefollowing
barangay
ordinances
were
passed:
o ResolutionNo.1170:ResolutionfortheAdoptionofR.A.9003,knownasthe
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 which provides for an
Ecological Solid Waste Management Program in the barangay and enables
topromotetheKSBPasoneofthemechanismsinsolidwastereduction
o Resolution No. 11 71: Resolution Approving the Adoption of Cebu City
Ordinance1361toensureandmaintainpublichealth,promotecleanlinessin
theentirebarangaythruthecooperationoftheresidents
o Resolution No. 11128: Resolution Approving the Creation of Barangay
EcologicalSolidWasteManagementCommitteeandthememberscomposing
therein
Themechanismsandstructureinvolve
Regularizinggarbagecollectionandstrictlawenforcement
Eco center that serves as the materials recovery facility, demonstration area for
compostingaswellaswellness/cumbutterflygarden
Income generation and savings mobilization through weekly wastebuying through
the establishment of 16 Bayanihan Centers and linking with the Barangay Luz
Multipurpose cooperative for the savings (cash or waste),junk shops and tapping
localandforeigncontacts forrecycledproducts.
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Incentivestostakeholderssuchas:annualsearchforthecleanestsitio;recognition
ofindividualsandbayanihancenterswhichhasthehighestnumberofkilosofwaste
recycledperyear,and annualsearchformarketableproductsfromwaste;Christmas
decorcontest;etc.
Another strategy is linking and setting up social infrastructures for collaboration with and
among stakeholders, such as with business establishments like Ayala Center Cebu which
provided market for Barangay Luz recyclable products and resulted to Tugkaran, a
composting/training center that employs 21 individuals (earning P6,000/month) and
another
6
morejobless
family
members
earning
PhP1500
PhP3000/month.
Local
and
internationalnetworksweretappedtomarketrecycledproducts.NGOsprovide livelihood
trainingfortheconstituents.ImprovementsofproductsfromwasteCITIEDepartment.
Thepositiveresultsandimpactinclude:
Awareness people have become aware of the issues affecting environment and
waste management as well as the benefits to their own families, community and
theirsocialrelationships.Almostallresidentssegregateatsource.Manyareinvolved
in recycling and composting, and savings generated through waste recycling at
differentlevelsandgroups. Withthecleanbarangay ,thepeoplefeelandactwith
dignity.
Morewomen
are
doing
livelihood
using
waste.
More
people
are
involved
in
composting,usingindividualcompostingbinandcondotypeofcomposting.
EconomicimpactAcombinedPhP3millioninsavingsgeneratedforatotalof500
families, including employment from livelihood production and provision of
communityservices.
EnvironmentalimpactIncompliancewithRA9003,BarangayLuzhasreducedthe
waste thrown to the city landfill (now only 28%); the rest are converted into cash
throughrecycling(60%)andcomposting(10%). Thebarangayisalsoabletoextend
theuseofallocatedfuelforgarbagetruckfrom14daysto30days.
PublicPrivate collaboration Barangay Luz is the waste managing partner of the
CebuBusiness
Park/Ayala
Center,
recycling
both
wet
and
dry
waste;
it
was
able
to
generate a donation of one dump truck, a space 2,800 square meter for the
Tugkaran,andaccesstooccasionalexhibitofproducts.
Barangay Luz became a model barangay for participatory environment
managementinthecityaswellasthecountry.Ithasgainedseveralawardsandhas
been invitedtoshareandtrainotherbarangays,communities, localgovernmentas
wellasschoolsandsubdivisionswithinandoutsidethecitywantingtoreplicatethe
effort.
Cultural impact development of a housing program which was availed of by 26
familieswithanincomeofPhP4,000PhP7,000/month. Theoutofschoolyouthsare
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also undergoing review classes in preparation forjobqualifying examination. OSY
numbering1,000wereemployedinpartnerbusinessestablishments.
Open Forum
Violence against women. Ms. Beth Yang expressed that it is heartening to hear LGUs
making dents because in her experience, engaging some LGUs requires a lot of patience.
SheinquirediftherehasbeenaresponsefromtheMalaybalayLGUontheissueofVAWC,
especiallythat
in
the
research
they
conducted,
it
was
shown
that
Bukidnon
has
one
of
the
highestVAWcases inRegion10.DoestheMalaybalayLGUconsiderVAWasahealth issue
also?Hastherebeendatageneratedinthisrespect?
MayorFloresrespondedthatdataonVAWCisbeinggeneratedandwillbeincorporatedin
theMISS.Currently,theLGUisworkingoutwithpolicestationsonthedataandplansareto
be integrated in the survey. The Malaybalay city government has also established a
temporary shelter. He
expressed that he was
inspired by Davaos
example
on
the
women
inmatesfacilitybecausein
Malaybalay the wardens
are already raising
concerns about the
situation of women
inmates.
Another participant has
expressed that Angeles
City
has
looked
at
DavaoCityas a model. Given the
performance in
institutionalizing GAD,
whatisthetrendnowinDavao,intermsofallformsofVAWC(reported,triedanddecided);
the number of prostituted women (is it increasing or decreasing?); and the number of
prostitutedwomenwhohavegoneintoalternativeincome.
According to Ms. Ruivivar, the number of reported cases is increasing, which can be
attributedtohighlevelofawarenessofthe lawandknowingthatthecitygovernmentwill
Participantsengage
in
the
sharing
of
experiences
during
the
OpenForum.
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provide support. The problem at this point with the legislative department already
responsiveandtheexecutivedepartmentshowingexecutiveaction istheslowresponse
fromthejudiciary. Therehavebeenmany instanceswhenthecase isbeingsettledoutof
court. Asaresponse, thecitygovernmentmadeanagreementwith theprosecutors that
before an affidavit of desistance is accepted, the perpetrator has to undergo mandatory
counseling. One of the respondents filed an appeal to the DOJ on this matter and in
response,theDOJreprimandedtheprosecutorforthisaction.
Therehasalsobeenareportedincreaseinthenumberofprostitutedwomenincludinggirl
children,but
they
come
from
neighboring
towns
of
Davao
City.
However,
there
has
been
an
increase,too, inthenumberofprostitutedwomengoing intoalternative livelihoods. One
exampleisthattheyarenowmakingkeychains,sothatinsteadofsellingtheirbodies,they
are producing instead items which are being sold. Another group is establishing a
restaurant because many of them have interest in cooking. But the problem still is the
demandsidethathastobeaddressed.
MayorFloressharedthatoneRTCjudgesharedthattherewasayoungwomanmarriedtoa
tricycle driver, but this husband was veryjealous so he slashed the face of his wife. But
afterawhile,thewifesignedanaffidavitofdesistance.Andafewdays later,thephysical
abuse
started
again.
The
judges
were
asking
what
they
can
do
in
this
case.
InCebuaswell,asnotedbyMs.Fernandez,therehasbeenanincreaseintheincidenceof
violenceagainstwomen. Thebarangayhasconductedarapidappraisalonantitrafficking,
in which the city officials affirmed that there are indeed so many cases if the various
provisionsinthelawwillbeobserved.
Furthermore,shesharedthattheSupremeCourtrecognizesitsownlimitations,evenwitha
Trial Court Performance System in place. They acknowledge that the judges are less
advancedintheunderstandingoftheantiVAWClawthanthecivilsociety. Thereisaneed
formoreregulardiscussions.LihokPilipina,anNGO,iscomingupwithacenterformenso
thatwhenthemenarekeptawayfromtheirhousesasaresultofaprotectionorder,they
willhaveaplacetostayandbegivenpropercounselingintheprocess.
The above discussion raised the need to give attention to the judiciary in the
implementationoftheMagnaCartaofWomen.
Womenseconomicempowerment.OnthesharingofMayorHitgano,Ms.Yangagreesthat
economic empowerment is an important element in the empowerment of women, and
would like to be informed if there have been studies in terms of the impact on women
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brought about by the additional work. While income increased, is there an effect on the
genderrelationswithinthefamily?
MayorHitganorepliedthatthechoiceoflivelihoodisuptothewomen,iftheywantonlyto
go into riceduck project. The organic fertilizers are being done in 20 chapters. The
husbandshelpinmakingtheorganicfertilizers. Thisisnotbeingdoneonaweeklongbasis
andtheproductiontakesplaceduringtheplantingseason,whichhappenstwiceayear.She
addedthatthewomenstillhavetimeforotherreproductiveroles. Onthisnote,Ms.Remy
Rikken expressed that the question is not really about women having time for their
husbands.
Empowerment
shouldalso
lead
to
a
transformation
of
agriculture
productionsystemssothatwomensissuesarealsoaddressed(includingmultipleburdenandviolence).
She recommends a gender analysis of the Trento experience to surface these issues.
Similarly,concretesteps includingfinancialcounselingtowomenshouldbedone,because
alleviationfrompovertyisnotaslinearasthefinancialstagespresented. Itshouldtakeinto
consideration that, intheexamplegiven, teachersareassetlessand,on thecontrary,are
heavilyindebted.
Gender inmedia. Ms.WinnieVenturawanted toknowmorehowmonitoringonviolenceagainstwomeninmediacanbedone. Ms.Ruivivarsharedthatitwaspainstakingtoinvolve
media,
but
they
were
able
to
get
the
participation
of
various
representatives
from
print,
TV,
theKBP,etc. TheDavaoCitygovernmentprovidedgendersensitivitytrainingsorGSTsand
otherawarenessseminars,whichfacilitatedthedevelopmentofthemediasownguidelines
andregulations. Althoughthereisnolegalbasisforbanningcertainadsandbillboards,any
applicationgoestothegenderofficeforreview,andtheprivatesectorhasbeenresponsive.
Citizensalsoreport iftherearebillboardswhichtheyfeelaredegrading forwomen. How
thiswillbesustainedisachallengesincethe incumbentmayorisonhis lastterm,butMs.
Ruivivar is hoping that the practice/habit gained throughout the years will provide
momentumforsustainingthesecitizensactions.
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Policy Recommendations: Advocating Gender in GoodGovernance
Ms. Luz LopezRodriguez, National Coordinator of UNIFEM Philippines, thanked the
presentersfortheinspirationtheybring. Sherecognizesthatthecurrentsituationpresents
a lotofopportunities,thepassageoftheMagnaCartaofWomenandtheongoingreview
ofthePhilippinePlanforGenderResponsiveDevelopment.
She
raises
the
following
important
points
for
reflection:
Numbers alone is not enough to push the
womens agenda in politics. The current
report that the Philippines is sixth in the
world in terms of gender equality is both
misleading and partly true, because it
relied on a limited set of indicators, and
does not automatically translate in the
empowerment
of
women.
The
irony
is
thatwhilethecountryhashadtwowomen
presidents, there are still many women
dying as a result of pregnancy and
childbirth.
Whatshouldbetaken intoaccount ishow
empowerment leads to priorities in policies and budgets; how numbers result in
qualitative change in consciousness about gender, and how that translates into
action. The experience in Malaybalay shows the importance of evidencebased
advocacyand
gender
analysis.
Genderanalysisshouldnotonlybeaboutsexdisaggregateddata. Itshouldalsotake
into account diversities. Discrimination, including gender, can still be filtered into
several layerssex,race,class,ethnicity,ability,sexualorientation. Baselinedata,
monitoring indicators and reporting systems should be sex and sector
disaggregated. Gender analysis should move into analysis of intersectional
discrimination.
Intersectional analysis of multiple level/s of discrimination requires a CEDAW plus
strategyparticularly indevisingaffirmativeactionsorwhatCEDAWcallstemporary
Ms.LuzLopezRodriguezreminds
everyonethatnumbersarenot
enough.
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specialmeasures.TheUNCEDAWCommitteeConcludingCommentspointsprecisely
to thiswhen itcalledattention to theplightof themostdisadvantagedgroupsof
women the rural women, urban poor women, indigenous women, and Moro
womenwhoareunderrepresentedinpoliticaldecisionmaking.
The presentations have also underscored the need to harness womens political
powertoforgepartnershipswiththemen.ThesharingonMOVEandMRGAD/GAD
Fathers is a potent arena for action, being sensitive to the fact that men too are
victims of uneven power relations. They also need support to be engaged as
partnersand
to
get
organized
as
well.
Economic empowerment is not a linear process, but rather, a story with several
subplots. Therearecircumstancesthatwomenhavetocontendwithtobeableto
accumulateassetsandgainempowerment,whichismissingintheanalysishaving
so many children to attend to, rising rice and oil prices, climate change. It is not
sufficienttoencapsulateallthesecontextsintosarilingsikapbutinsteadrequires
collectivesupport toprovideservicesandspaces forwomen, i.e., for IPwomen to
have literacy and access to education, for women candidates to be assured of
reservedseatsinpoliticalparties,etc.
The linkages between gender and the various development concerns should be well
entrenched in politics, livelihoods and entrepreneurial development, environmental
literacy,economicsecurity. Thesetransformationsshouldbeinthedifferentarenasinthe
home,inpolicymakingandimplementation.
Ms.Rodriguezpresentstheschemaformainstreaminggenderingovernance:
Gender mainstreaming should stream fromGenderandDiversity Analysis (sex and
sector disaggregated data, gender issue and equality gap, practical and strategic
gender
needs);
it
should
be
aware
of
the
existence
of
gender
biases
and
differentiatedrolesandopportunities(e.g.stickyfloorandglassceiling)
Gendermainstreamingasanapproachshouldbefound inthewholeprogramcycle
of planning, programming and budgeting, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation.
Resultsshouldcontributetotherealizationofhumanrights,asstandardsofpractice
and as indicators of outcomes; it is not simply about employment, but decent
working standards; not only about housing, but security of tenure; it is not only
about granting land titles but the capacity to improve the land and livelihoods
derivedfromit.
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Another analytical tool Ms. Rodriguez shared is the Power Matrix, which emphasizes that
powerrelationsshouldmovefromPowerOvertoTransformativePower(powerwith,power
to and power within). The mechanisms by which uneven power relations (power over)
operatearethroughwhatisvisible(makingandenforcingrules),whatishidden(modesof
exclusion and delegitimization), and what is invisible (socialization and control of
information). Womenarerarelyinvolvedinpolicymakingandhavelittleinfluenceinother
institutionsthatshapepolicies.
Sherecommends
the
following:
Sharpeningofcollectivepowertoconfront,engageandnegotiateexclusionaryand
delegitimizingactionsofcertaingroups/individuals;
Calibrate responses according to the depth and intensity of exclusion and
delegitimization;
Sustain and scale up actions (e.g. gender analysis of the region, notjust at the
provinciallevel;updatingofinformationsystembasedontherightsbasedapproach,
regular functioning of established systems/mechanisms such as the semestral GAD
WatchinDavaoCity);
Collect local experiences to highlight local actions and push national agencies to
respondaccordingly;
Promote evidencebased advocacy through monitoring and documentation of
complianceand/orviolationsofGADpolicesandwomenshumanrightsstandards;
and
ParticipateintheongoingconsultationsontheImplementingRulesandRegulations
for the Magna Carta of Women and the review of the Philippine Plan for Gender
Responsive Development (PPGD) to ensure the links between national and local
policies,plansandactions.
Open forum
Violence againstwomen. A participant from Albay inquired where to get support for a
womanvictimshe iscurrently takingcustodyof. Ms.Rodriguezunderscorestheneed for
preventive actions which are more costeffective such as selfawareness workshops,
effectiveparentingandothercreativeinformationdisseminationstrategies. Sherecognizes
the limitationsofthejusticesystemandthegeneralabsenceofenablingfundstosupport
legal and counseling support to women victims. She said two cases have been already
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brought to the UN CEDAW Committee, which aims to make the government respond
throughpolicyandotheractions.
Genderand climate change. Ms. Joanne of FES inquired how LGUs are being assisted in
scalingupitsprogramsinthecontextofclimatechange. Ms.Rodrigueznotesthatthereisa
need to link initiatives, such as promotion of reproductive health and antiVAWC actions,
encouraging participation in comprehensive land use planning; conduct of gender,
environmentalandculturalanalysis. GADplanningandbudgetingshouldnotremaininthe
periphery or happen in pocket areas; it should engage the mainstream: forestry, mining,
fishing.
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Magna Carta of Women
Ms. Emmeline Verzosa, Executive Director of the Philippine Commission on Women,
explains that Magna Carta of Women had several versions and passed through three
congresses,untilfinally ithasbeensigned into law. Therearesixmajorchapters,butthe
substanceoftherights is found intwochapters.Therehavebeenproposalstomergethe
two, but the lobbying of the rural women was strong so the chapter on Rights of
MarginalizedWomenwasretained.
TheMCW
is
atranslation
of
a30
year
old
treaty. Chapter IstatestheDeclarationof
Policy, Principles of Human Rights. As a
policy, the law affirms the role of women
innationbuilding;ensuresthesubstantive
equality of men and women; condemns
discrimination; affirms womens rights as
human rights; and provides for the
intensification of efforts to recognize,
respect, protect, fulfill and promote
womens
rights
and
freedom,
especially
marginalized women. Normally, an IRR is
given 3 months to be formulated, but the
law extended the period to six months so
that broader consultations can take place
withthedifferentstakeholders.
Chapter II contains the definition of terms. It adopts the CEDAW definition of
discrimination. The definition of gender has been removed because the proposal of the
Church has made the concept more vague so at the end of the day, it was best not to
includeit.
The thirdchapterdefines theDutiesrelated to therightsofwomen, inwhich theState is
recognizedastheprimarydutybearer.
TherightsofwomenareoutlinedinChapterIVandV. Variousprovisionsrelatetotheright
toprotectionfromviolenceincludingthosecommittedbythestate. Amongtheprovisions
isthe incremental increaseto50%ofwomenoccupyingwomendesksandunitsproviding
services to women victims of genderrelated offenses. Also relevant nowadays is the
protectionandsecurityinsituationsofarmedconflictandmilitarization,withthemassacre
Ms.EmmelineVerzosaexplainsthesalient
featuresoftheMagnaCartaofWomen.
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in Maguindanao and the recent spate of electionrelated violence. A section also states
womens right to protection and security in times of disaster, calamities, and other crisis
situations inallphasesofrelief,recovery,rehabilitationandconstructionefforts, including
theprotectionfromsexualexploitation.
Variousindicatorsonwomensrighttoparticipationandrepresentationarealsoincludedin
thelaw,suchas5050genderbalanceespeciallyinthethirdlevelcivilservicewithin5years,
andwomenshouldcompriseatleast40%ofthedevelopmentcouncilsandplanningbodies.
In
the
legal
front,
women
should
enjoy
equal
treatment,
requiring
the
review
and
ifnecessary,toamendorrepealoflawsthatarediscriminatorytowomenwithinthreeyears
from the effectivity of the MCW. This year, only the MCW is passed when there are still
other pending laws, theAntiProstitution bill, the Magna Carta of Women in the Informal
Sectors,theKasambahayLaw,revisionoftheFamilyCode.
The enumeration of rights cover other areas of womens rights, including education,
participation insportsandrecreation,media,militaryandpolice,health,employmentand
leave benefits, access to livelihood, credit, capital, technology, and representation in
governance.
The MCW also empowers the machinery on women (renaming the NCRFW into the
PhilippineCommissiononWomen)byprovidingpolicymakingauthorityandnotjustpolicy
recommendation.
Thelawalsoprovidesforpenaltiesaswellasdevelopmentofincentivestopromotegender
mainstreamingasastrategy.
Moving the Magna Carta Forward
MariaCleofeGettieC.Sandovalemphasizedthatthe law,evenwithoutthe Implementing
RulesandRegulations(IRR),iseffective.Itcanbeusedtoclaimtherightsembodiedtherein.
TheprocessofdraftingtheIRRisorganizedintothematicclusters,theoutputofwhichisthe
first draft that will be subject to consultations. The consultations will then produce the
seconddrafttobereviewedbyaTechnicalDraftingCommitteeandforwardedtothePCW
Board for review and approval as the final document. In as much as the MCW was
developedthroughparticipatoryprocesses,thentheIRRshouldalsobe.
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MagnaCartaofWomen(MCW) isa landmark legislativevictoryfortheFilipinowomen. It
enshrinesprinciples ofhumanrights aswomens rightsand defines discrimination against
women and identifies rights. Magna Carta stemmed from CEDAW, but captures all the
internationaldocumentsthatthegovernmenthassignedonwomen. Itinstitutionalizesthe
genderbudget,andgendermainstreamingasastrategyforgenderequality. Furthermore,
thelawelevatestheroleofPCWinnationaldecisionmaking.
Likemostotherwomenslaws,it
takes on the average of nine
years
to
be
passed.
It
isthereforeachallengethatinone
oftheprovisions,atimeframeof
three years was given for the
review and revision of other
genderdiscriminatorylaws.
Thislawservestwopurposes:(1)
as a framework for other laws,
(e.g. review of other laws), and
(2)
being
a
source
of
rights
that
is already executory, with or
withouttheIRR.
MovingforwardwiththeMCW,thefollowingareareastoworkon:
CompletionoftherulesandregulationstoimplementRA9710thatshouldinclude:
o Rolesandresponsibilities, includingareasofcoordination,ofdifferentunits
taskedto implementthe law, i.e.,nationalagencies, localgovernmentunits
andprivateinstitutions
o
Proceduresinavailingofrights,benefitsorentitlements
o System of monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the various stages of
implementation
o Timeframeintheaccomplishmentoftargets
o Indicationofareasinthelawthatneedfurtheraction
Capabilitybuilding(especiallyingender,humanandpeace)fortheimplementersof
thelaw
ReorganizationofthePCWandtheroleoftheCHRasGenderOmbud
Contributionofwomensgroupsintheimplementationofthelaw
Atty.GettieSandovalexplainsthattheMCWservesas
aframeworkforotherlawstobereviewedandpassed
andasasourceofrights.
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Thelawhardlymentionsagenciesandbodiesthatshouldimplementit.Therewasaversion
inthepastthatidentifiestheseagencies,butitbecamerepetitious. Attheendoftheday,
whatisneedediscoordinationandcollaborationamongtheagencies.
InpreviousdiscourseonHR,thestateisthesoledutybearer. MCWrecognizesthatprivate
institutionsandindividualsarealsodutybearers. WhattheIRRneedstodefineiswhoisthe
State. Forexample,inestablishingthewomensdeskinallbarangays,itisnotonlytheLGUs
that should be involved, but also the DILG. It is not only about a material desk, but the
strengtheningofaunit/aprogram. InformulatingtheIRR,theimplementingactionsforthis
particular
section
entails
several
actions.
But
although
the
IRR
cannot
exhaust
all
thedetails,itshouldprovideageneralguidanceonspecificstepsthatshouldbeundertaken.
Issuesthatarebeingraisedinestablishingtheseguidelinesincludeproceduresinavailment
of rights, benefits or entitlements. For example on the provision for maternity leaves,
framersoftheIRRshouldconsiderifthecoverageincludesallgynecologicaloperations,the
stepstoavailofthesebenefits,andsoon.
A challenge in implementing the MCW is on balancing respect for customary rights and
keepingwiththeminimumstandardsofhumanrights. Therealsohas tobesensitivity to
certain
contexts,
for
example,
the
Code
of
Muslim
and
Personal
Laws
is
a
result
of
a
peace
process,butitcontainssomegenderdiscriminatoryprovisions. Intheconsultationwiththe
Muslim women, it was agreed that they will be responsible for increasing awareness on
genderatthecommunitylevel,andthroughthatprocess,workoutamendmentsfollowing
theirculturallyacceptableprocess.
Atty.Sandovalalsonotesthattheabsenceofthedefinitionofgenderinthelaw,isaresult
ofstalematenegotiationswithsomesectors. TheIRRcannotprovidethisdefinitionbecause
any IRRcannotprovideforwhat isnotcontained intheoriginal law itderives itsmandate
from. In this context, the challenge is for the development sector to provide that
perspectiveincapacitybuilding.
OnthereorganizationofNCRFWintoPCW,Atty.SandovalnotesthatitrequiresPCWtobe
more systematic and scientific in its process. It needs to analyze whether the old
organization has been effective in its mandate and that the culture being brought to the
new organization is responsive to the needs of the constituents and the law. It cannot
simplybeatranspositionoftheoldstructureandadditionofnewstaffing.
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Open Forum
DuringtheOpenForum,thefollowingissueswereclarified:
Thepenalties included inthe lawfollowstheapplicableadministrativeandcriminal
remedies. Itwillnotbeconsideredasforumshoppingifbothtypesofcasesarefiled
incourt.
Theintent
on
section
on
participation
and
representation
is
to
put
more
women
in
decisionmaking inareas thatrelate to womens concerns. There is noaffirmative
actionnecessaryifthecaseiswherewomenoutnumberthemen.
TheMCWprovidesforadditional leavebenefitstowomen.Thisonlyappliestothe
employedwomenanddoesnotincludetheinformalsector.
The lawdoesnotcovermattersrelating todeterminationofpay;however,partof
theIRRcanrequirestateagenciestoreviewtheirdiscriminatorypolicies,theinternal
bureaucracyandhowitaffectstheirconstituencies,includingdiscriminationinpay.
Advocacies
can
be
directed
towards
specific
agencies
to
include
effective
AdministrativeOrders into the IRR.Forexample, theDARAOon titling forwomen
wasintegratedintheIRRonthisprovision.
TheDOHrecently issuedapolicythatpreventsdeliverybytrainedbirthattendants
(TBAs), as a response to the study that more maternal deaths occur among births
attended by them. However, this raised a concern for women because the DOH
servicesarelimited,especiallyinfarflungareas. ThespiritoftheMCWprovisionon
health is that all women needing health care should be provided with such; any
policydeprivingwomenofthatrightshouldgivewaytotheMCW.Itisnotonlythe
letterof
the
law
that
should
be
considered,
but
the
spirit
of
the
law.
ThecaseofCityofManilasordinancethateffectivelyrejectstheprovisionofhealth
caretowomenwhohavebeenknowntouseartificialcontraception isbeingtaken
upwiththeUNCEDAWCommittee.
There is also an ongoing process formulating a National Action Plan for the protection of
womeninarmedconflict/participationinpeaceprocess,inrelationtoUNResolution1325.
Similarly,aNationalFrameworkforDisasterMitigationisalsobeingdone. ThePCWshould
makesurethattheseplansshouldbeconsistentwiththeMCW,initiatedbyLikhaan.
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WAND-UNIFEM GRRB Book Launching and Video Presentation
Ms.KarenTanadaintroducedthebookandvideoshownas
a celebration of successes from the experience in
promoting GRRB as an effective strategy to mainstream
gender in LGUs. The documented experiences show the
seriousness of partner LGUs in implementing and
mainstreaming
gender
in
their
programs,
and
that
producesresults.
After the video showing andan introductionof the book,
Ms. Oyen Dorotan thanked the partners, the LGUs, the
WAND sisters and the partner agencies. The following
were given certificates of recognition, and who, in turn,
gave brief messages that expressed their appreciation to
WANDUNIFEM and their NGO counterparts at the local
level.
MunicipalMayorAldenAvestruz,Barugo,Leyte
MunicipalMayorPabloCuyahon,Hungduan,Ifugao
Mr.AllanRonolo,CityPlanningandDevelopmentOfficer,MalaybalayCity
Ms.ElizabethYang,NationalCoordinator, PilipinaNational
Ms.MarylouCaharian,ViceChairperson,WANDDavaoCity
Ms.CeliaFlorandMs.MarieJuneCastro,DAWN,BacolodCity
Ms.LaureenDumaguing,ExecutiveDirector,WELFARE,Leyte
Ms.PaulineNayra,ExecutiveDirector,RUNGGIYAN,Leyte
Mr.JohannedelaRosa,Coordinator,CADENET,NagaCity
Ms.Dina
Anitan,
Coordinator,
PILIPINA
CDO
Ms.MarianFerreras,Representative,LIKASSorsogon
Ms.KarenTanada
introducedthebookand
videoonGender
ResponsiveResults
Oriented
Budgeting.
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Closing Ceremonies
Dr.Dorotanexpressedhisappreciationandcongratulatoryremarkstothewomeninpolitics
and governance present during the forum. He contradicted the traditional politics dictum
thatwhat isneededtowinanelectionarethree3Gsguns,goonsandgold. Instead,he
saidthatgoodgovernanceentails5Gs goodplatform,grassrootssupport,goodwill,guts
andgirls. Lookingatthevotingprofile,womenoutnumberthemenwhoactuallygooutto
vote.
Dr.Dorotan
mentioned
that
Galing
Pook
has
been
advocating
good
governance.
Doing
good
governanceisnotonlyaboutthegovernorsandmayors,buttheparticipationofthepeople.
This is the essence of Galing Pooks slogan which also serves as its criteria: innovation,
participation, results, sustainability. Innovation is about doing things differently. Results,
canbeseenfromGRRB, isnotonlyabouthowmuchbudgetwasallocated,butaboutthe
impact,andhowthesearesustained.
Ms.JoanneBarrigarepresentedMr.MirkoHerbergofFES. Shesaidshewas impressedat
the commitment of all the participants in the workshop. She shared the life story of
Friedrich Ebert, who came from a poor family and laterjoined the local government and
madechanges
in
the
way
it
is
run.
Before
Ebert
died
prior
to
World
War
I,Mr.
Ebert
saw
the
needforinternationaldialogue,whichisthemissionofFES.
Ms.BarrigasharedthatforFES,democracy isnotsweepingorunitary inform;whatFESis
workingtowardsisademocracythatisempowering,inclusiveandparticipatory. Thisisthe
reason why FES works with NGOs, governments and academic institutions in working
towardsdemocracy. Shereiterated that thispolicy forum isoneof the four thatFESand
GPF has conducted for this year, beginning with local economic development, health and
environment.Sheconcludesthataswedesiretobuildabettercommunity,wealsobearin
mindthatthisisreallyworkingforthefutureofourchildren.
She congratulates WAND for going to the communities where it matters. This forum has
shownthatalthoughtherehavebeenobstacles,itisthecommitmentofsuchorganizations
asWANDthatkeepsthegoalatsight.
Ms.JuneRodriguezofFSSI ishappytogivethe foundationanopportunitytosupportthis
forum. FSSIacknowledgestheexemplary initiativesofGalingPookandWAND inbringing
together local chief executives, NGO managers and civil society leaders who continue to
promote and uphold womens rights. She enjoins everyone to continue working with
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women,especiallythevulnerablesectors,thefarmers,fishers,workers,indigenouswomen,
Morowomen,andthecountry.
Theforumformallyendedat6:30pm.
Forum Evaluation
Afterthe
Forum,
participants
were
requested
to
fill
out
the
evaluation
forms
that
were
includedinthekitsdistributedtothemduringtheregistration.Inthefirstpartofthe
evaluation,participantswereaskedtoratespecificcriteriafromarangeof15,with1as
thelowestand5asthehighest(seeTablebelow). NotethatemptyaswellasNoOpinion
cellsweregivenavalueof0.
Forum Evaluation Results (Average of responses from 47 returned/filled in forms)
Information received before the forum 3.36
Having participated, are you now clear about the objectives of the forum? 4.06
To what extent were the forum objectives achieved? 3.62
Given the objectives, how appropriate were the contents of the forum? 3.96
Given your level of prior learning and knowledge, how appropriate were the forumcontents?
3.77
Were the learning methods used generally appropriate? 3.98
How would you judge the resource person/facilitators' overall contribution? 4.17
Did the group of participants, with whom you attended the forum contribute to yourlearning?
3.68
Were the materials used during the forum appropriate? 3.77
Would you say that the forum venue was conducive to learning? 3.77
Were you satisfied with the meals/snacks served? 3.53
Would you say that the forum was well organized? 3.87
Would you consider the secretariat efficient? 3.77
Are you satisfied with the quality of the forum? 3.98
How likely is it that you will apply what you have learned? 4.02To what degree would your office benefit from your participation in this forum? 4.00
TheoverallratingoftheForumis3.83,basedonasimpleaverageofthesumofresponses
toallthecriteria.
Theparticipantsfeelthatthemostusefulaspectoftheforumarethesharingofgender
mainstreaming/genderingoodgovernancebestpracticesoflocalgovernmentand
overwhelminglyontheinputontheMagnaCartaofWomen. Specificallymentionedaswell
istheappreciationofMs.LuzLopezRodriguezsynthesisandAtty.Gettysdiscussionof
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waysforwardontheMCW. OneparticipantnotedthattheleastusefulwastheOrganicBio
dynamicFarming.
Whatneedstoimprovearethepresentationmethods(useofmorevisualaidsthantext,use
largertext,andgivemoreconcreteexamples),theparticipationofotherrepresentatives
present,bettertimemanagement(andprovisionoftimeforsharingofcustomarylaws).
Difficultiesthatwillbeencounteredwhenapplyingthelearnings:
Lackofpoliticalwill;needforpoliticalintervention;traditionalpolitics
Howto
get
the
support
of
our
LGUs;
cooperation
of
councils;
resistance
Onlivelihoods,howtolookformarketsandtobuildupcapital
Limitedresources/GADbudget
Clientsuncertaintytomakedecisions
Participantsnotedintheformthattheyarethankfulfortheopportunitytolearn. One
commentindicatedthatpresentationswereinspiringalbeitparochial. Anothernoteisthat
therewerenotrainingmaterialsdistributedtotheparticipants.
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Annex 1: Forum P rogram
Time Activities ResourcePersons7:30 Registration Secretariat
8:30
9:00
OpeningCeremonies
SharedPrayerandNationalAnthem
Welcome Remarks
OpeningAddressandForumBackground
Mr.RafaelL.Coscolluela,Chairperson GalingPookMs.FlorenciaC.Dorotan,NationalChairperson WAND
9:00
10:00
PresentationofBestPractices
GenderMainstreaminginDavaoCity
MISS:APlatformforGenderResponsive
GovernanceinMalaybalayCity
OrganicBi