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The word CARES in Mauban dialect means “alaga” or “pagaaruga especially to those vulnerable sectors of the society. The word itself speaks about its purpose. The overall objective of this program is first to institutionalized DWSD programs down to the smallest unit of government to reach even the most vulnerable sector of society. Secondly to localize and make our own identity that will help the municipality to have sense of ownership so that the officials and the people will be more involved and participative in all MSWDO programs.

Local authority-driven initiatives that contribute to extending these freedoms to poorer communities will empower them to achieve economic security and social inclusion. Such initiatives contribute significantly to improving their lives. They include: • Instituting participatory urban processes that give a voice in decision-making to poor and marginalized populations. • Providing access to land (including regularization), infrastructure, and urban services. • Initiating integrated programs for the improvement of the urban environment. • Supporting the development of small businesses and micro-enterprises. • Fostering citizenship and social inclusion. • Collaborating with foundations and philanthropic organizations on social projects. • Alleviating the hardships endured by poor and marginalized populations. • Initiating special programs to reach vulnerable groups.

All Maubanin free from hunger and poverty, have equal access to opportunities, enabled by a fair, just and peaceful society. The disadvantaged sectors are empowered for an improved quality of life.

The impact of Mauban CARES in the municipality of Mauban are the following: Commited Nutrition Month Celebration Campaign held every July to create greater awareness among Maubanin on the importance of nutrition. Mauban develops and provides accessible and high quality Day Care Center services. Supplementary Feeding Program for identified malnourished children. Children’s Month Celebration and State of the Children Address are awareness campaign on the available services of the LGU in terms of the welfare of the children. Day care Worker Week Celebration is an appreciation of day care workers as service providers for children in preparing them to become assets of the nation. Lesson Learned Session on Barangay Council for the Protection of Children strengthen and develop the capacity of barangay officials towards every child’s survival, protection, development and participation rights; and to establish and maintain a functional BCPC in very barangay. Formulated Community Base Rehabilitation Project that will enhance the sector of person with disability to excel in the most different way of living and to live independently among others. Aware Provided materials to attain the objectives of the Day Care Service for the welfare of the children. Intervention/diversion programs to help the minor change and reform minor’s behaviour and attitude with the support of Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) and their parents. Barangay Nutrition Scholar Congress updates BNS on current nutrition and program developments in addressing hunger and malnutrition. Infant and Young Child Feeding Advocate the importance of exclusively for 0 – 6 months in their respective barangays. Women’s Month Celebration strengthen public advocacy on National Women’s issues that still need to be addressed. KALIPI General Assembly promotes women rights and empowerment. Responsible Gender Sensitivity Training of Municipal Employees promotes GST among municipal employees enabling them to support and sustain women empowerment in the municipality. Review on the Roles of Barangay VAW Desk Officer track goal and mission in promoting the welfare of the women and to support and restore social functioning of victims. Youth Leadership Development Training educate on how they can help address the problem of communist insurgency, issues concerning the environment protection, drug abuse, human right spiritual values. Inculcate positive values and attitudes to the youth and enhance their leadership potential in order to increase their support to the government’s effort in the on-going campaign for peace, progress and development. Empowering National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation stimulate public awareness on disability issues and concerns that strengthen the involvement of the different government and non-government organization. Implementation of community Base Rehabilitation for Person with Disability Capability building and livelihood projects. Provision of monthly pension for Indigent Senior Citizens. Quezon First 1000 Days of Life Q1k Program focus in ensuring that the pregnant mother gets adequate information and health interventions and to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality, improve the quality of life through reduction of malnutrition and generate behavioural change among parents and community in child rearing through various health service and strategies. Service Psychosocial services for victims of violence/abused/exploitation for victims of violence/exploitation to restore the social functioning of victims. Provide Assistive Devices PWD members were given assistive device as part of PWD services and assistance especially to the indigent PWD members. Quarterly Birthday celebration of Senior Citizen, Pre marriage counseling, Organization of Solo Parents, Barangay Visitation Medical and Dental Mission, Libreng Gupit, Distribution of Toothbrush, Toothpaste and Towel. Aid to Individual in Crisis Situation and Philhealth Para sa Masa spo

The General Welfare Clause of the Local Government Code of 1991, every Local Government unit shall exercise the powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as powers necessary, appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare. The DSWD will lead in the formulation, implementation, and coordination of social welfare and development policies and programs for and with poor and vulnerable. Municipality of Mauban has successfully implementing various national and local social welfare and development programs through the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office in support of the national initiatives.

Mauban CARES is a local adaptation of DSWD Programs and Project plus Mauban distinct initiatives in the field of social welfare and development. Aside from the literal meaning of the word “cares” it is also an abbreviation which stands for: Commited Aware Responsible Empowering Service

Not yet, but it can be replicated with proper, clear and traceable documentation of practices help in the usability and appropriateness of the processes that are likely adaptable other municipalities and/or region in performing functions

Through the partnership with other offices, units, departments the LGU resources became possible with the help from different NGOs like Quezon power Limited Philippines Co. through supplementary feeding program for children, medical and dental mission or the “Barangay Visitation”, gift giving or “Pamaskong Handog sa Pamilyang Pinagpala”. Partnership with Farmers and Fisher folks(Farmer’s Federation, Rural Improvement Club, 4H Club, Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council, Samahan ng Magseseaweedsng Barangay Cagbalete I, Lamon Bay Aqua Farmers Association and Cacao Growers Association) provided assistance in different agricultural areas for different sectors of the community. Partnership with DSWD Regional Office through Cash for Work Program that encourage community participation in implementing a community-defined project related, prepare them for response and post response activities including hunger mitigation and security initiatives. Partnership with KALIPI (Kalipunan ng LIping Pilipina) provided free laboratory tests and assistance on different livelihood activities. Through partnership with Girl Scout of the Philippines they strengthened gender equality, health and wellbeing; provided clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth. Through partnership with Rotary Club of Metro Mauban hundreds of families have given food assistance. MOVE (Men Opposed Violence Against Women Everywhere) is an organized group of men who committed themselves to be include in the elimination of violence against women. SLSU (Southern Luzon State University) partnership, the agreement includes a partnership in facilitating seminar, livelihood trainings to different abled persons like Samahan ng may Kapansanan sa Mauban (SAKAMA) of Mauban, Quezon. Last is the partnership with CECAP in fighting Cervical Cancer.

Supervision, provision of technical assistance and regular training given by the office or by other agencies for capacity building in delivering the programs and services of the LGU and LSWDO effectively and efficiency. Comprehensive preparation and detailed review of documents needed in carrying out of programs and services.Partnership with other offices, units, departments within the LGU on resources – related concern.

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Programs and services under Mauban CARES are documented and assessed after every conduct. A debriefing session for the staff is also integrated in the evaluation session. The MSWDO also conducts a year-end evaluation of the Mauban CARES programs and services.

Local Social Welfare and Development Service Delivery System Monitoring tool

As of December 2016, the LSWDO has attained a Fully Functional Gold Level as the result of the assessment of LSWDOs programs and services.

The Mauban CARES programs and services implemented by the MSWDO are backed up by policies such as executive orders, ordinances and resolutions to ensure its sustainability and quality. The LCE’s support for the programs and services is best expressed through these policies that are not just created but implemented and continuously enhanced. Aside from this, more than the proper implementation of the programs and services guidelines set by DSWD, innovations in the processes makes the programs and services more appropriate to the constituents. Lastly, the implementation of the Magna Carta for Public Social Workers is essential in boosting the morale of the MSWDO staff. The support for the mobilization of volunteers is formalized through a resolution. Volunteers receive monthly allowance, Christmas gifts, and are prioritized in trainings. A formal volunteer management system is yet to be established, however, the MSWDO has already established a Camp Coordination and Management Office as a strategy in Disaster Management, in which the Evacuation Management Committee Task Forces are composed of volunteers. The MSWDO has an established a coaching system, in which the junior staff is continuously provided with inputs on how to handle programs, improve the work performance, and opportunities for professional development. Furthermore, assigning a focal person for each sector and a documenter per program boosts their confidence and improves their knowledge and skills on their assigned areas.

The Local Chief Executive’s (LCE) support is vital in the implementation of the social welfare and development programs and services. The leadership, initiative and commitment of the LCE contributed to the sustainability of the Mauban CARES programs and services. The policies drafted and signed by the LCE strengthened the implementation process of the programs and services. Establishing close collaboration with partner agencies, units, departments within the LGU is important to sustain the practice. The close coordination as well as the sufficient financial support provided by partner agencies, units, and other departments within the LGU enabled the MSWDO to be responsive to the needs of its target beneficiaries. Furthermore, the supervision, technical assistance and regular training provided by the office and other agencies improves the capacity of the MSWDO in delivering the programs and services. Healthy relational dynamics in the workplace facilitates smooth flow of processes and procedures involved in program and services implementation. A positive working environment motivates the staff to work with a purpose and even work the extra mile. Proper, clear, and traceable documentation of practices help in the usability and appropriateness of the processes that are likely adaptable other municipalities and/or region in performing functions. Comprehensive preparation and detailed review of documents needed in carrying out of programs and services enables successful implementation of such programs and services. It also indicates that the workplace is organized and managed well.