basics of community mobilization

BASICS OF COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION

COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION

COMMUNITY

It is the web of personal relationships, groups, network traditions and patterns of behaviours that exist among those who shared physical neighborhoods, socio-economic conditions or common understanding and interest.

COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION

It is the process of harnessing people’s active participation in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of policies, plans and programs of local government units. The object of it is people participation which is sometimes referred to as people/community participation.

LEGAL BASESSection16 of Art. XIII on Social Justice

and Human Rights states that “the rights of the people and their organizations to effective and reasonable participation at all levels of social, political and economic decision-making shall not be abridged. The State shall, by law, facilitate the establishment of adequate consultation mechanism.”

LEGAL BASESSection 23 provides that “the State shall

encourage non-governmental, community-based or sectoral organizations that promote the welfare of the nation.”Section 34 of the LG Code states that

the LGU shall promote the establishment and operation of POs/NGOs to become active partners in the pursuit of local autonomy.

BENEFITS THAT COULD BE DERIVED FROM COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION

Increases access of people to basic services;

Enhances relationship between government officials and people;

Ensures that the needs of the people are articulated and studied;

Ensures relevance of development program to real needs;

Ensures that benefits go to intended beneficiaries;

BENEFITS THAT COULD BE DERIVED FROM COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION

Makes beneficiaries understand better the project objectives, the benefits to be derived, the responsibilities of each group or sector and the management scheme;

Ensures sustainability of programs; Provides beneficiaries the opportunity to

interact and provide feedback on key issues at some or all stages in the project cycle;

Builds up beneficiaries capability to examine and solve their own problems;

BENEFITS THAT COULD BE DERIVED FROM

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Facilitates effective group and collective actions;

Reduces cost of projects because beneficiaries contribute their resources

Enhances capability of LGU to deliver services. High level of people participation means STRONG LOCAL GOVERNANCE.

In a real

C O M M U N I T Y U are in the middle of everything.

Without U, the community falls apart.U must do your share, big or small.

Obey the law.Give way at a traffic intersection.

Fall in line.Pay your taxes.

Conserve energy.Clean your surroundings.

Help others help themselves.There are so many constructive things.

U can do to help transform the PhilippinesInto a country U can be proud of.If U set your mind and heart to it,

U can make a difference.

Participation of NGOs and POs in Governance

Non-Government Organization (NGO) - is a private-non-profit voluntary organization that is committed to the task of socio-economic development and is established primarily for service.

Peoples Organization (PO) - refers to an association of residents in a barangay, or barangays, established to promote the public interest and with an identifiable leadership structure and membership.

What is:

Private Sector (PS) – refers to private organizations, institutions, entities, business or commercial organizations not controlled by any public or government entities

Civic Society Organization (CSO) – includes PO, NGOs, SCGs, Association of professionals, and related associations.

What is:

LGC Provisions on CSO and PO Participation in Governance

Section 34. Role of People's and Non-governmental Organizations. - Local government units shall promote the establishment and operation of people's and non-governmental organizations to become active partners in the pursuit of local autonomy.

How can the NGOs/POs/PS Participate in Local Governance?

The Code allows and encourage NGOs/POs/PS direct involvement in the Local Special Bodies and in the following plans, projects, or activities of LGUs:

- Delivery of basic services and facilities- Joint ventures and cooperative programs or

undertaking- Financial and other forms of assistance- Preferential treatment for cooperatives of

marginal fisherman

- Preferential treatment for cooperatives development

- Financing, construction, maintenance, operation and management of infrastructure projects.

Accreditation of NGOs (MC No 2010-73)

Requirements for Accreditation: Letter of Application

Duly Accomplished Application Form for Accreditation

Board resolution signifying intention for accreditation

Certificate of Registration List of current officers and members Annual accomplishment report for the

immediately preceding year Financial statement

Mandatory ConsultationSystem of RecallLocal InitiativeLocal ReferendumMembership on Barangay-Based

Institutions

People’s Participation in Decision-Making and Local Legislation

Mandatory Consultation “ The Code requires all national

government agencies and officers to conduct periodic consultations with appropriate LGUs, NGOs, POs and other concerned sectors of the community before any project or program is implemented in their respective jurisdictions.”


System of Recall“Recall is a process or mode by which elective local official may be removed from office before the end of his term by a vote of no confidence in an election called for the purpose. It is an initiated by the registered voters of an LGU or by a preparatory recall assembly upon any elective LGU who no longer enjoys the voters’ confidence.”


Local Initiative“Local Initiative is the legal process whereby the registered voters of an LGU may directly propose, enact, or amend any ordinance trough an election called for the purpose.”


Local Referendum “Local referendum is the legal process whereby the registered voters of LGUs may approve, amend, or reject any ordinance enacted by the sanggunian through an election held for the purpose.”


Maximizing Barangay Based Institutions

BPOC

BDC BDCC

BADAC BSWMC

BNC BCPC

BPFSDC

TANOD

Brgy.-based Institutions (BBIs)

BPOC

BDC BDCC

BADACBSWMC

BNC BCPC

BPFSDC

TANOD


What is the composition of the Brgy. Dev’t. Council?

PBSB MembersNGO Representatives (at least

¼) Representative of

Congressman

What are the functions of the Barangay Development Council?

Mobilizes people’s participation

in local development council;Prepares Brgy. Development Plans

What are the functions of the Barangay Development Council?

Monitors and evaluates the implementation of national or local programs and projects;Performs other functions provided by law

BPOC

BDC BDCC

BADACBSWMC

BNC BCPC

BPFSDC

TANOD


DISASTER MANAGEMENT

BARANGAY DISASTER COORDINATING Committee –

COMPOSITION Punong Barangay- Chairman other leading persons - Members in the community

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

FUNCTIONS OF BDCC Establishes the Barangay Disaster

Operations Center (BDOC); Coordinates with the BDOC the disaster

operation activities of its tasked units; Implements within the barangay the

guidelines set by the MDCC;

FUNCTIONS OF BDCC

Advises the members of the BDCC regarding disaster management; and

Submits recommendations to the MDCC as necessary

BPOC

BDC BDCC

BADACBSWMC

BNC BCPC

BPFSDC

TANOD

Brgy.-based Institutions (BBIs)..

Punong BarangaySK Chair, as Vice Chairperson

Rep from DSWDRep from NGOs concerned with the welfare of children operating in the barangay;

What is the composition of the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children?

Rep from People’s Org in the community

Rep from DepED, DOH and Human Rights;

A child advocate whose age ranges from 9-14 duly chosen by the barangay officials.

Foster the education of every child in the barangay;

Encourage proper performance of duties of parents;

Protect and assist abandoned and maltreated children;

What are the functions of the BCPC?

Assist parents whenever necessary in securing expert guidance counseling from the proper governmental or private welfare agency. (P.D. 603, Art. 87)

Protect working children from abuse and exploitation.

What are the functions of the BCPC?

BPOC

BDC BDCC

BADACBSWMC

BNC BCPC

BPFSDC

TANOD


Punong Barangay SK Representative DepEd School Principal Barangay Kagawad Sports

Coordinator Homeowners Association

Representative (2) NGO Representatives

Composition of the Brgy Physical Fitness and Sports Development

Council

Meet at least once a month to plan and formulate a blueprint for the short, medium, and long term for the sectoral sports based on the National Policy and Program of “Sports for All”

What are the functions of the BPFSDC?

Conduct local “Sports Summits” in consultation with other public and private entities concerned to identify and prioritize sports programs and activities in their respective areas of concern and to monitor, review, and validate their program.


Disseminate proper information on the national policy and program, including their local programs to encourage the active participation of their constituents on physical fitness and sports activities;


BPOC

BDC BDCC

BADACBSWMC

BNC BCPC

BPFSDC

TANOD


Punong BarangayBarangay Kagawad (Chairman

on environmental protection and/or health and sanitation)

SK ChairmanPublic/Private School Principal

or Representative

Composition of the Brgy Solid Waste Management Council

Rep from Religious organizationsRep. from the Association of Business Community (Commercial or Industrial Sector)

NGO Representative (concerned on environment)

President of the Market Vendors Association and Junkyard owners, if any;

Formulate a community solid waste management program consistent with that of the city/municipality.

Responsible for the segregation and collection of solid waste specifically for biodegradable, compostable and reusable wastes;

What are the functions of BSWMC?

Organize a Core of Area/Street Coordinators through the conducts of trainings for barangay residents on segregation, composting, recycling and livelihood opportunities from use of recyclable waste and to monitor their implementation;

BPOC

BDC BDCC

BADACBSWMC

BNC BCPC

BPFSDC

TANOD


Punong BarangayBarangay Kagawad – (In charge

of peace and order) as Vice Chairman

SK Chairman School Principal (Public)

What is the Composition of the Brgy Anti-Drugs Abuse Council?

Chief TanodRep NGO/Civil SocietyParents Teachers Assn. Rep Homeowners Assn. Rep Religious Organization

Composition of the BADAC?

Plan, strategize, implement and evaluate programs and projects on drug abuse prevention in the barangay;

Coordinate and collaborate with other Institutions implementing programs and projects on drug abuse at the barangay level;

What are the functions of BADAC?

Continuously gather and update data on drug abuse and its effect on the peace and order situation in the barangay including listing of drug users and pushers.

What are the functions of BADAC?

Submit a monthly report to the ADAC through the DILG;

Refer users and pushers to the police and other Institution for corresponding sanctions, rehabilitation and/or counseling;

BPOC

BDC BDCC

BADACBSWMC

BNC BCPC

BPFSDC

TANOD


Composition of the Brgy. Peace and Order CouncilPunong BarangaySK ChairmanLupon Tagapamayapa Member/Rep.Brgy. Tanod Member/Rep.Interfaith/Religious Group/Senior Citizen

Rep. 3 NGO Rep. (anti crime groups)PNP Representative

Monitor and coordinate the implementation of peace and order programs and projects at the barangay level;

Serves as an information-gathering mechanism;

What are the functions of BPOC?

Monitor and check the nefarious activities of criminal elements;Identify barangay constituents with strong deviant behavior for referral to appropriate authorities;


Maintain continuing dialogue, close coordination and rapport with the City Peace and Order and public safety councils;

Monitor, coordinate and supervise the operation of all community-based anti-crime movements within the barangay.


BPOC

BDC BDCC

BADACBSWMC

BNC BCPC

BPFSDC

TANOD


Are civilian volunteers duly appointed by the PB upon recommendation of the BPOC

20 BTs headed by BT Exec. Officer

Barangay Tanods

Filipino citizen & resident of at least 6 months in the Brgy.

At least 18-60 years of age Can read and write Of good moral characterPhysically and mentally fit

Qualifications of Barangay Tanods

Under the supervision of the Punong Barangay, the BT shall:

Assist the barangay officials in the prevention of crime and promotion of public safety;

Conduct patrol/ronda in the barangay

Functions of Barangay Tanods

Monitor presence and or activities of suspicious persons, criminals and other lawless elements


Coordinate closely with the barangay officials and police/local authorities in the drive against all forms of crimes such as terrorisim, smuggling, carnapping, drug trafficking, drug pushing, illegal gambling, child abuse, crime against women, all forms of vices and syndicated crimes


arangay utrition ouncil

Legal Basis – DLG MC No. 89-47: Organization/Reorganization of Brgy. Nutrition Committees

Legal Basis:

Chairman: Punong BarangayMembers: RIC President

PTA President Anak-Bukid (4-H Club)

President SK Chairman Heads of Religious/Civic Org. Brgy Nutrition Scholar

Composition:

• Formulate Brgy Nutrition Action Plan• Coordinate the nutrition activities of the brgy.• Organize the Brgy Networks• Prepare spot map of the barangay• Conduct Operation Timbang under supervision of the RHU• Organize specific groups to implement nutrition intervention activities and assess progress, • Hold regular quarterly meetings to monitor program performance

Functions:

• Disseminate proper information on the national policy and program, including their local prog. to encourage the active participation of their constituents on physical fitness and sports activities;• Assist in the identification, recruitment and training of gifted and talented athletes;• Perform other functions deemed necessary to promote and implement the National Policy Program.

Functions:

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BHRAO

BHERT

BPRAT

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Legal Basis:

DILG MC No. 2003-95: Enjoining the creation of BHERT in all barangays nationwide. There shall be BHERT for every 5000 population in the barangay

Composition: Head : Executive Officer, Tanod Members : Tanod Member

Two (2) barangay health workers, one of whom is preferably a midwife or nurse

Functions: Conduct visits in the home of every person arriving

from SARS affected countries; Immediately list down the person(s) the arriving

person came in contact with prior to his arrival in his residence;

Take daily temperature of the arriving person and observe any other signs of SARS like cough, difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath;

Provide protective gadgets to the SARS case, including the members of the HH. immediately isolate;

Monitor SARS case, and Report to the PB on mesures or actions taken per

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DILG MC N0. 94-194 which enjoins all barangays to pass/adopt a resolution for the establishment of the HRAC in LGUs. It was issued on October 27, 1994 by then SILG Rafael M. Alunan III.

Legal Basis:

How will the BHRAO be selected?

A Barangay Assembly Meeting shall be convened for the purpose of establishing the BHRAC and consequently, the barangay constituents will ELECT the BHRAO through a viva-voce voting by a majority of the participants.

What happens after a BHRAO had been elected?

The Barangay Council shall issue a resolution designating the elected person to serve as BHRAO.

Qualification of a BHRAO:

1. He is at least high school graduate.2. NLT 21 years old3. Must be a person of probity and integrity4. Must not engage in partisan/political activities5. Must not be an elected/appointed official of

the government6. Must be committed to the cause of human

rights; and7. Willing to undergo skills training

Where does the BHRAO hold office?

The BHRAO holds office in any area designated by the Chairman of the Barangay Council.

* Barangay Hall ( most preferably)

Functions of the BHRAO:

The BHRAO has 4 main functions:

1. Receives complaints;2. Provides human rights information & education;3. Provides coordination and referral services; &4. Conducts mobilization activities for Human Rights.

initiates the conduct of info drives/campaign & other HR education activities for creating awareness of human rights among the barangay citizens.

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Legal Basis:

DILG issued Memorandum Circular 2003-92 dated April 29, 2003 provides for the “Adoption of Core Local Poverty Indicators in Planning” wherein a Local Poverty Reduction Action Team or LPRAT shall be created at the barangay level and be known as the Barangay Poverty Reduction Action Team or BPRAT.

Composition: Head : Punong Barangay Members : Chair, Appropriations Comm. Chair, Education Comm. Chair, Health and Social Comm. NGO Rep. School Principal/ Head Teacher Brgy Health Worker Brgy Nutrition Scholar Brgy Daycare Worker

Functions: collect data at the household level; process and analyze data for

barangay-level diagnosis; validate data through community

assembly; prepare barangay level poverty

map and barangay profile; and prepare Barangay Poverty

Reduction Action Plan/Program.

BARANGAY ASSEMBLY

WHAT IS BRGY. ASSEMBLY? A brgy. Assembly is a meeting of

actual residents of the brgy. called upon by the punong barangay or of atleast four members of the sangguniang barangay or upon a written petition of atleast 5% of the assembly members which shall be submitted to, and favorably acted upon by the punong barangay.

ITS LEGAL BASES

Sec. 397 of the LGC Proclamation No. 342 dated March 18,

2003: Declaring the last Saturday of March 2003 and the last Saturday of October 2003 and every year thereafter as Barangay Assembly Day

MC 2003 - 57

ITS COMPOSITION (a) Actual residents of the

barangay for at least six (6) mos; (b) fifteen (15) years of age or

over; (c) citizens of the philippines;

and Duly registered in the list of

barangay assembly members.

ITS PURPOSE

The brgy. Assembly shall meet at least twice a year & shall discuss the semestral report of the sangguniang barangay concerning its activities and finances as well as problems affecting the barangay. (Sec . 397 (b) of the LGC)

HOW IS THE ASSEMBLY MEETING CONDUCTED?

The meetings shall be called upon by the Punong Barangay or of at least four (4) members of the sangguniang barangay or upon a written petition of at least five percent (5%) of the assembly members which shall be submitted to, and favorably acted upon, by the punong barangay.

HOW IS THE ASSEMBLY MEETING CONDUCTED?

(A written notice to all barangay assembly members stating the date , time, venue, and purpose of the meeting & shall be posted in three (3) conspicuous places w/in the barangay one (1) week prior to the meeting except on matters involving public safety & security, in which case notice w/in a reasonable time shall be sufficient.)

POWERS OF THE BARANGAYASSEMBLYa) Initiate legislative processes by recommending

to the sangguniang barangay the adoption of measures for the welfare of the barangay and the city or municipality concerned;

(b) Decide on the Adoption of initiative as a legal process whereby the registered voters of the brgy. may directly propose, enact or amend any ordinance; andc) Hear and pass upon the semestral report of

the sangguniang barangay concerning its

activities and finances.

1. Short Program2. State of the Barangay Address by the

Punong Barangay3. Accomplishment Report and Financial

Report on Estimated Expenses for the Current Year.

Example:a. Programs and project during the period.b. Capability building activitiesc. Other vital accomplishments of the barangays.

ACTIVITIES DURING BARANGAY ASSEMBLY:

4. Barangay operational Plan and Financial Plan for the next calendar year.

5. Situationer on:- Peace and Order- Anti-Terrorism

- Anti-Drug Abuse - Health

- Environment6. Measures to address issues and

concerns.

ACTIVITIES DURING BARANGAY ASSEMBLY (Cont.):

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