Executive Legislative Agenda

Republic of the Philippines

Province of Samar
CITY OF CATBALOGAN

Office of the Mayor

Message
It has been said that a journey of a thousand miles, begin with a single step. If our vision for the city represents our
intended destination, the Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA) serves as our roadmap, and each of the project, program,
activity or legislation contained here represents the steps we have to make in order to arrive at that vision, which is
progress and development for our beloved city.
Aside from being a presentation of our intended actions, the ELA also reflects the process that we have undergone in
order to come up with such a comprehensive plan. This plan is the fruit of a series of consultations conducted with the
different departments of the executive branch in coordination with the legislative branch, all of whom responded with
due consideration to the needs of our stakeholders and most especially you, the Catbaloganons.
This whole undertaking manifests to us that though the executive and legislative branches of the government perform
different functions, these can be geared towards a common purpose for the service and benefit of Catbaloganons.
Through responsive development projects that are in sync with our legislative measures, we had hoped to lay out the
road for our collective journey towards our future. Through every stumbling block that we are bound to encounter, may
this plan serve as our guide and help strengthen our resolve to continue with this endeavour for the next three years.

Hon. STEPHANY UY-TAN

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City Mayor
Republic of the Philippines
Province of Samar
CITY OF CATBALOGAN

Office of the Vice Mayor

Message

The year 2013 has not been an easy beginning for the new administration.

At onset, we were greeted by a

historic calamity posing many challenges in governance. Yet time and again, the City of Catbalogan has remained
strong and resilient, able to withstand any tempest that comes to its way. Thus, much of the collective inputs in
this ELA (2014-2016) are revisions and improvements of the existing programs and projects coupled with
appropriate legislative measures directed to the realization of the chartered goals and objectives of this
administration aimed at serving the best interest of our people and the City in general.
Allow me also to extend my gratefulness and commend the lead offices/agencies that painstakingly
prepared the ELA, reflecting the vision and mission statement of the City, and the basic needs and aspirations of
our people.
GOD be with us and let us continue to take responsibility in helping our community and helping make life
better for everyone. I urge the citizenry to continue to trust and help our City Officials as we journey towards a
progressive Catbalogan City. MABUHAY.

ART SHERWIN L. GABON

City Vice Mayor/Presiding Officer
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Contents
Preliminaries
i. Mayors Message
ii. Vice Mayors Message
iii. Sanggunian Resolution Adopting the ELA
iv. Contents
v. Introduction

Part 1.

Catbalogan City Profile

Part 2.

LGU Vision, Mission

Part 3.

Development Goals and Strategies

Part 4.

Executive and Legislative Agenda

Part 5.

Capacity Development Agenda

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Introduction
Effective Local Governance is a continuing challenge to local government units. Good governance does not happen
overnight. It is often a result of thorough and systematic planning and efficient and effective execution of plans involving
various stakeholders in the locality. It is building partnerships that encourage and facilitate convergence of efforts among
critical actors in the LGU, and citizen participation in local planning and decision-making processes. Engaging the
participation of various local stakeholders promotes shared ownership of plans and shared accountability for results.
Formulating a participatory Executive-Legislative Agenda is an attempt at promoting good governance at the local level.
The ELA process seeks to enhance the effectiveness of LGUs by pursuing development programs and projects that are
realistic, doable and best address the needs and aspirations of the constituents. Through a participatory process, the
ELA also promotes greater transparency and accountability of LCEs and other local officials.
The Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA) is an enhancement to the existing local planning processes and structures as
mandated by the Local Government Code. It provides strategies, as well as tools and techniques, which are intended for
LCEs, Sanggunian members, the Local Development Council, LGU Department Heads, local partners in charting a
common future for their localities. The process utilizes participatory and consultative approaches, and offers
mechanisms that facilitate convergent planning and decision-making processes between the executive and legislative
department of the LGU.
It is hoped that this term-based Executive and Legislative Agenda (ELA) of Catbalogan City covering the period 20142016 would contribute to the attainment of sustainable local development goals.

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