The Technical Assistance/Advisory and Other Related Services Section (TAAORSS) brought together Local Government Units (LGUs) from across the region on October 18, 2024, at Sophia’s Way Food Center, Tacloban City, Leyte, for the Presentation and Deliberation of Good Practice Documentations (GPDs). This gathering aimed to showcase innovative and impactful practices, with this semester’s entries primarily focusing on initiatives for the Elderly Sector.
The event highlighted the creativity and dedication of LGUs in addressing the needs of senior citizens through programs emphasizing community involvement, honors and privileges, streamlined processes, and enriching initiatives. Each GPD entry reflected unique approaches to uplifting the lives of the elderly while promoting inclusivity and empowerment within their communities.
The entries were assessed by the Knowledge Management (KM) Committee Members, who evaluated them based on four critical elements: innovation, responsiveness, sustainability, and replicability. These criteria ensured that the submissions not only addressed current needs but also had the potential to inspire and guide other LGUs in implementing similar initiatives.
The first batch of GPDs featured submissions from LGUs across Southern Leyte, Northern Samar, Leyte Province, and one from the Field Office. Each entry presented a unique perspective on improving the lives of senior citizens. For instance, Anahawan highlighted an innovative approach to selecting social pension beneficiaries in their project “The Selection Process of Waitlisted Recommended Eligible Senior Citizens for Social Pension Program – Leveling Up: How We Do It”. Meanwhile, Bontoc’s “Pasalamat sa Gasa sa Kinabuhi” celebrated gratitude and well-being among the elderly.
Other notable entries included Maasin’s “Enriching Lives in Golden Years, Providing Initiatives for Seniors”, which emphasized comprehensive support for the elderly, and Lavezares’ “Engaging the Senior Citizens of the Municipality of Lavezares in Empowering and Productive Activities”, focusing on promoting active and productive involvement of senior citizens. Palapag showcased the synergy between LGUs and the Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) through their entry “OSCA: LGU Palapag’s Active Partner In Enriching Programs and Services for the Elderly”.
San Miguel presented an inspiring ordinance honoring nonagenarians and centenarians in “An Ordinance to Recognize and Honor the Nonagenarians and Centenarians of San Miguel, Leyte”. Leyte LGU offered a unique integration of senior citizens into parenting programs through “The Senior Citizens – LED, Parent Effectiveness Service Implementation”. Finally, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program Division showcased enhanced support services for their beneficiaries in their entry “Enhanced Support Services Intervention”.
After thorough deliberation, the KM Committee identified areas for improvement in each GPD. The entries were recommended for revision and repackaging to meet documentation standards before submission to the SWIDB Central Office.
This activity underscored the LGUs’ commitment to fostering innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability in their programs for the elderly. By highlighting these good practices,
