Republic of the Philippines Province of Laguna MUNICIPALITY OF SANTA CRUZ
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
PROJECT PROPOSAL
I. PROJECT INFORMATION
Project title : KABUHAYANIHAN
“Kabuhayan ng Bayan Isusulong
Sama-sama, Tulong-tulong”
Proponent : LGU – Municipality of Santa Cruz
Contact persons and designation : Hon. Edgar S. San Luis
Municipal Mayor
Mr. Ronald P. Bautista Jr.
NAPC Focal
Target beneficiaries : Sitio Neighborhood Organization/
KASAMBAYANIHAN Volunteers
Program duration : Two (2) Years
Project cost : Php 12,720,000.00
Source of fund : National Anti – Poverty Commission
Amount requested : Php 12,720,000.00
II. BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION
a. PROPONENT
The Municipality of Santa Cruz is the capital town of the Province of Laguna. It is
classified as 1st class Municipality and is composed of 26 barangays.
As mandated under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government
Code of 1991, the Municipal Government of Santa Cruz, Laguna, just like any local
government unit, shall endeavor to be self-reliant and shall continue exercising the powers
and discharging the duties and functions currently vested upon them, discharging the
delegated functions and responsibilities of national government units and exercise such
other powers as necessary or appropriate or incidental to efficient and effective provisions
of basic services and facilities.
Santa Cruz, being the capital town of Laguna, envisions to be a premier Municipality in
the province for education, trade and commerce, agriculture, health and wellness,
information technology and a true home for self-reliant and God-loving people, in a
planned, safe and well-balanced environment under a transparent, able and righteous
leadership.
Moving forward toward its vision, it remains steadfast and dedicated public servants to
attain social and economic growth comprising human and ecological integrity.
b. BENEFICIARIES
Being a community-based project, target beneficiaries will be households in the
selected marginalized and basic sectors with skills appropriate for the services needed
in the facilities and programs to implemented. These residents will then be members of
a community organization to maximize its potential and opportunities.
III. PROJECT RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES
a. RATIONALE
To win the fight against hunger, poverty and hopelessness in the Municipality, the
local government must continue to find novel and innovative ways to harness the
capabilities of our people to improve their circumstances.
The ongoing pandemic has affected the livelihood of many. Most of the people who
worked hard from day to night had lost their source of income for nearly two months. This,
however, comes to an end as most areas loosen up on their quarantine policies. Everyone
who decided to continue their jobs now has to adapt to the "new normal". This "new
normal" calls for changes on everyone's operations, which mainly involves social
distancing. As a result, recreational facilities are closed, sanitary products are becoming
in-demand, transportation services and grocery stores are limiting their operations,
checkpoints are strictly checking everyone who passes through, and other necessary
establishments are restrictedly operating. Everyone is also required to look out for their
sanitation and safety. Even worse, some might lose their jobs due to the changes made in
this "new normal" phase.
While the government has taken measures to help everyone during this dire time, this
situation is not favorable for everyone. These circumstances call for a change in the
operation of the government, which may require them to focus on creating community-
based new enterprises which may effectively adopt the policies of the "new normal".
b. OBJECTIVES
1. To create new community-based enterprises that will contribute positively to the
local economy.
2. To generate new job opportunities for the people
3. To formulate and implement interventions for the vulnerable and other sectors
4. To formulate and implement agriculture and fishery programs and projects
5. To maximize local resources and existing industries to create livelihood and
employment opportunities
6. To establish linkages for research and development for new products and processes
7. To establish a business-friendly environment
IV. COMMUNITY IMPACT
1. Raise barangay level employment rate
2. Improved household income levels
3. Develop a proud barangay-owned product
4. Emergence of model entrepreneurs
5. Attainment of the Municipality’s vision for economic empowerment
V. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
KABUHAYANIHAN is a combination of the words Kabuhayan, Bayan and
Bayanihan. It provides an alternative to traditional forms of enterprises as the
program itself is fundamentally established in creating and authorizing community
level social enterprises.
KABUHAYANIHAN is an adaptation of the Coop’poration model of the
National Anti-Poverty Commission. It promotes a business concept which is
community-owned, community-controlled, and makes use of a community
benefit structure. A community-owned business is a business which has its capital
(in any form) derived from the community itself (in this case, initial capital will be
provided by the LGU). A community-controlled business gives the community the
reins to control the direction of the business, which may involve other citizens not
directly involved in labor. As for the community benefit structure, it makes the
products available for internal consumption and exports the community’s products
at a higher price, which ensures profit for the community.
This is a mother proposal for various livelihood projects that would benefit
the members of the different organizations existing in the municipality of Santa
Cruz as identified by the office of the Mayor and the National Anti-Poverty
Commission (NAPC).
The implementation of the different livelihood projects will be directly
managed by the respective organization or community-based people’s
organizations through the management committee. The NAPC and the Poverty
Reduction and Enterprise Development Office will provide the necessary support
for education, capability and skills enhancement training, technology development,
project management and marketing assistance.
The organization-beneficiaries are required to have a bank account to
ensure financial recording and accounting. Proper accounting system will be
utilized and basic financial management training will be conducted.
The concerned organization-beneficiaries will also be trained to access other
social services and possible linkages and coordination with the possible business
partners, private sectors and other civil society for other services which they may
need.
Lessons and practices will be documented and to be used as references for
improvement. Best practices will be replicated and rewarded through incentives.
VI. MECHANICS
The management committee with clearly defined tasks and functions shall be
created to each organization involved in the project to ensure the day to day management
and operations of the project.
Each organization has its own organizational structure for the management of their
respective project. The project committee shall meet at least twice a month.
There will be an over-all Project Management team who will facilitate, monitor,
evaluate and document the project implementation by the organization/beneficiaries.
The over-all Project Management Team shall be composed of the following:
Project Implementation and Monitoring Team
Chairman : Hon. Edgar S. San Luis
Municipal Mayor
Vice Chairman : Mr. Ronald Bautista Jr.
Poverty Reduction Officer
Members : Mr. Melvin Bonza
OIC- MSWDO
Mrs. Lucy Acosta
PESO Staff
Mr. Victorino Relucano
Municipal Agriculturist
Engr. Rosaly Gutierrez
MPDO
Mrs. Maricel Ramos
PIO, Head
Each organization will undergo a massive social preparation to capacitate the
beneficiaries for a socio-economic endeavor and develop confidence towards self-
reliance. A 15 module workshops entitled Gabay para sa mga Benepisyaryo ng
Sustainable Livelihood Program of DSWD will be given to the beneficiaries prior to the
release of projects.
The LGU will designate community organizers that will closely monitor the
implementation of the project in the community and will provide massive technical
assistance from the partner agencies to enrich organizational and entrepreneurial skills of
the organization to manage their micro-enterprise.
a. TIME TABLE OF ACTIVITIES AND OUTPUT
Activities Year 1 Year 2 Responsible Agency
st rd
1 week – 3 week after
Project/ Site Preparation xxx LGU/ beneficiaries
notice of approval
Pre-Procurement/ 2nd week after the notice LGU/ beneficiaries/
xxx
Inventory of approval NAPC/ DSWD
Release/ turn-over of One month after
xxx LGU/ beneficiaries
materials/ project inputs downloading of funds
Preparation of Liquidation 2 months after awarding xxx LGU/ beneficiaries
Reports of project
Liquidation of Funds 3 months after xxx LGU/ beneficiaries
1st week to 4th week after LGU/ beneficiaries/
Capacity Building Training xxx
downloading of funds NAPC/ DSWD
Technical Assistance and LGU/ beneficiaries/
Whole Year
Guidance NAPC/ DSWD
Project Monitoring,
LGU/ beneficiaries/
Assessment and Weekly/ Every 6th Month
NAPC/ DSWD
Evaluation
VII. BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS
The total project cost amounting to Twelve Million Seven Hundred Twenty
Thousand (Php 12,720,000) is broken down as shown in the table below. The list of
identified beneficiaries who have undergone the selection process conducted by the Local
Government Unit through the Poverty Reduction and Enterprise Development Office
together with the Office of the Mayor are also attached in this proposal.
Estimated Budgetary
Name of Project Beneficiaries
Requirement
1. Alipit Agri-livestock Integrated
Farm Project (Agri-tourism Project) SNO – Alipit Farmers Php 1,000,000
SNO – Sto. Angel Norte,
2. Municipal Fisheries Station Php 1,500,000
Central and Calios
3. Free Range Chicken Farming SNO – San Juan Php 1,000,000
4. Facemask, Rags and RTW Project Oogong Womens Group Php 1,500,000
5. Community Bakery Santa Cruz Youth Org. Php 1,000,000
6. Chicken Layer Farm SNO - Malinao Php 1,000,000
7. Breedable Female Cattle Dispersal SNO – Santa Cruz Php 1,000,000
8. Foods Cart/ Food Park Ambulant Vendors Php 1,500,000
9. Community Store SNO – Poblacion Php 500,000
10. Carabao Milk Production/ Breeding Different Farmers Group Php 1,000,000
11. Duck Raising and Vegetable
SNO – Gatid Php 500,000
Production
12. Peanut Butter and Sandwich
SNO – Santisima Php 500,000
Spread
13. Meat Processing Brgy. Palasan Php 500,000
14. Administrative Expenses Php 85,000
15. Training and Monitoring Expenses Php 135,000
TOTAL Php 12,720,000
VIII. PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY
Project will provide long-term solutions to the community needs since the benefiting
community can maintain activities after grant funding ends. Project will display the
following characteristics on sustainability.
1. Community Needs and Strengths: Project is well planned. Various face-to-face consultations
were conducted with stakeholders especially the communities and project partners. Project is
aligned with the interest and capabilities of the implementing communities. Federation
conducted a thorough assessment of the community's needs.
2. Materials and Technology: Equipment to be procured and technology are available locally.
Spare parts are readily available from equipment supplier and other outlets.
3. Funding: Even after LGU grant is complete, there will be reliable supply source of funding
since the project is designed to generate income part of which will flow back to the project as
additional capital while maintaining the working capital.
4. Knowledge: This project is sustainable because this will increase capacity of adopted
communities by helping them acquire new skills, knowledge, and behaviors.
5. Motivation: Beneficiaries have a well-defined role in carrying out project goals. Income is
shared with the project partners as incentives to beneficiaries and project participants to
ensure ongoing support.
6. Monitoring and Evaluation: Project has clear and measurable outcomes. Methods for
collecting project data are identified.
IX. RECOMMENDATION
With the above stated rationale/purpose, objectives and justifications, the undersigned
hereby recommends for the approval of this project proposal to be funded by the National
Anti-Poverty Commission.
[email protected]
Prepared by:
RONALD P. BAUTISTA JR. (sgd)
Poverty Reduction Officer
Noted by:
HON. EDGAR S. SAN LUIS (sgd)
Municipal Mayor
Cailles Street, Poblacion III, Santa Cruz,
Laguna Telephone No. (049) 808 - 2788
