In line with the national thrust of inclusive growth and development, Grassroots Participatory Process (GPP) shall be mainstreamed to all concerned specifically by having updates on the status of GPP FY 2014 project implementation; GPP FY 2015 proposed projects; and appreciate GPP FY 2016.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government Region III has conducted a Seminar-Workshop on Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS) and finalization of the 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan on October 28-30, 2014 for the first batch and November 4-6, 2014 for the second batch.
The 190 participants who were from the provinces of Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija and Pampanga were oriented and trained on the formulation of WACS Sampling Plan, Garbage Sorter and Recorder and the integration of WACS result to the SWM Plan.
WACS is the process of gathering information on the quantity (e.g. tons per day, cubic meters per day, kilograms per household) and composition (e.g. biodegradable and non-biodegradable) and weight of solid wastes generated from various major sources. In order to formulate an achievable waste management plan, planners must have knowledge on the type of waste, weight and volume, and composition of wastes generated within the Municipality. The data will guide planners in formulating appropriate waste management strategies, designing facilities, institutional arrangements, and provide baseline information for LGUs to monitor and evaluate its SWM performance in reducing waste generation. WACS requires preparation and training before the conduct of actual WACS. Identification of the major sources of waste both residential and non-residential sources and sample size determination for both major sources is necessary prior to WACS. In her message, DILG Regional Director Florida Dijan thanked the participants and expressed her gratitude to their respective Local Chief Executives for allowing them to participate in training. “Your output is necessary as it is in compliance with their mandate under RA 9003 and Mandamus Supreme Court Decision”, she said.
In line with the celebration of the 23rd Anniversary of the Local Government Code, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 3 held an outreach activityon October 21, 2014atBahayatYamanni San Martin de Porres, Claro Santos St., Brgy. BongaMenorBustos, Bulacan. It was attended by 109 students and 9 faculty members.
The activity was started with an opening prayer followed by a music rendition of the students with the use of violins.
Brother Vincent Ordiales, Bahay at Yamanni San Martin de Porrescoordinator,warmly welcomed the DILG staff and expressed in his message, the goodness of God and his gratefulness to DILG for taking the initiative and effort in conducting such activity especially in choosing them as a beneficiary. He stated his belief that everything happens for a reason and that God brought the DILG Staff to the place for a purpose.
Fun games for the children were facilitated by LGOOs II Paolo Israel Franco, Yves Mari Javier, Amelia Obar and RonnelUbungen with the assistance and supervision of the school teachers and staff.The progra
m was highlighted by giving of prizes for the winners of different games, awarding of grocery items for the children and donation of cash gift for the management of the orphanage.
