The city of Tacurong is a fourth class component city in the province of Sultan Kudarat. Called the “City of Goodwill,” it is located in the heart of central Mindanao. It is considered the gateway to the other major cities in Mindanao like General Santos City, Davao City, Cotabato, and Cagayan de Oro. The city is very accessible, being 92 kilometers from General Santos and 96 kilometers from Cotabato City. It is composed of 20 barangays, most of which are agricultural-based. The main agricultural crops they produce are rice, corn, and palm oil. People from the surrounding area come to the city for trading, merchandise, education, and to avail of different services.
Tacurong City has a total land area of 15,340 hectares, the smallest in land area among the 12 municipalities comprising the Sultan Kudarat province. It is the smallest in terms of land area, but has the largest population in the entire province. As of 2015, it has a population of 98,316.
Tacurong City has a total land area of 15,340 hectares, the smallest in land area among the 12 municipalities comprising the Sultan Kudarat province. It is the smallest in terms of land area, but has the largest population in the entire province. As of 2015, it has a population of 98,316.
TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Transparency and accountability in Tacurong City is clearly seen and observed. Funds and resources are utilized properly in different projected allocations. Various organizations and civil society groups participate in formulating and planning the different programs and projects of the LGU. Revenues are collected effectively and efficiently.The city complies with the full disclosure policy in all their financial transactions, as can be seen in public places, social media accounts, local media, their publications, and their website.These different channels are also used by the LGU to disseminate important information to their citizens, to make sure that as many people as possible are well-informed about government’s services and efforts.
Transparency and accountability in Tacurong City is clearly seen and observed. Funds and resources are utilized properly in different projected allocations. Various organizations and civil society groups participate in formulating and planning the different programs and projects of the LGU. Revenues are collected effectively and efficiently.The city complies with the full disclosure policy in all their financial transactions, as can be seen in public places, social media accounts, local media, their publications, and their website.These different channels are also used by the LGU to disseminate important information to their citizens, to make sure that as many people as possible are well-informed about government’s services and efforts.
HEALTH AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Tacurong's rural health unit (RHU) is well equipped. They have upgraded their equipment, which can be seen in the free laboratory testing for the patients. When it comes to resource mobilization, the local government has forged an agreement with private hospitals to support their medical missions, providing special services that the RHU cannot provide. Most citizens of Tacurong City are now enrolled in PhilHealth para sa Masa, which financially aids locals with health services.
Since barangay health workers (BHWs) are the front liners of their advocacies and programs, the city makes sure that they are empowered through trainings and seminars, as well as provided with honoraria. With all their partnerships with different organizations, they have made a great impact in the processes and proper management of resources to make health services available to all its constituents and neighboring municipalities. In crafting the health programs, every sector has a representative to make sure that all concerns are heard and adequately discussed.
Tacurong's rural health unit (RHU) is well equipped. They have upgraded their equipment, which can be seen in the free laboratory testing for the patients. When it comes to resource mobilization, the local government has forged an agreement with private hospitals to support their medical missions, providing special services that the RHU cannot provide. Most citizens of Tacurong City are now enrolled in PhilHealth para sa Masa, which financially aids locals with health services.
Since barangay health workers (BHWs) are the front liners of their advocacies and programs, the city makes sure that they are empowered through trainings and seminars, as well as provided with honoraria. With all their partnerships with different organizations, they have made a great impact in the processes and proper management of resources to make health services available to all its constituents and neighboring municipalities. In crafting the health programs, every sector has a representative to make sure that all concerns are heard and adequately discussed.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN HEALTH
One main thing that makes for a healthy community is the cooperation of all its members. The LGU’s involvement in making health services available to their constituents plays a large part in the positive response of the public. Trust in the city’s services are high enough that it is the people who encourage sick friends and family to consult with their doctors.
Another thing to highlight is the cooperation of the mothers in the feeding program for public schools. The parents are heavily involved in the preparation and implementation of the feeding program, from cooking all the way to washing dishes. As a result, the children are fed well and the parents see the good outcomes of participating in the government’s programs.
One main thing that makes for a healthy community is the cooperation of all its members. The LGU’s involvement in making health services available to their constituents plays a large part in the positive response of the public. Trust in the city’s services are high enough that it is the people who encourage sick friends and family to consult with their doctors.
Another thing to highlight is the cooperation of the mothers in the feeding program for public schools. The parents are heavily involved in the preparation and implementation of the feeding program, from cooking all the way to washing dishes. As a result, the children are fed well and the parents see the good outcomes of participating in the government’s programs.
LOCAL LEADERSHIP
Mayor Lina Montilla is the current local chief executive of Tacurong City. Under the leadership of Mayor Montilla, various programs were implemented which includes the City Hall sa Barangay, where they go to each barangay to offer available government services to the people. This program aims to give people easier access to the services of the city hall. The needs of each barangay are also included in the city’s budget; two million pesos aid is given to every barangay for improvement of their infrastructure and programs.
Because of their efforts to improve their services, Tacurong has won numerous awards, such as the Seal of Good Local Governance 2016 and Seal of Child Friendly Local Governance 2014 from the Department of Interior and Local Governemtn (DILG), and the 23rd Most Competitive Component City nationwide. They also received an award from Regional Gawad Kalasag 2016 for the Best Government Emergency Response, 3rd place on health services with high rating of 73.60%, and they were also awarded as one of the Top 5 winners of Champions for Health Governance Awards in 2015.
Mayor Lina Montilla is the current local chief executive of Tacurong City. Under the leadership of Mayor Montilla, various programs were implemented which includes the City Hall sa Barangay, where they go to each barangay to offer available government services to the people. This program aims to give people easier access to the services of the city hall. The needs of each barangay are also included in the city’s budget; two million pesos aid is given to every barangay for improvement of their infrastructure and programs.
Because of their efforts to improve their services, Tacurong has won numerous awards, such as the Seal of Good Local Governance 2016 and Seal of Child Friendly Local Governance 2014 from the Department of Interior and Local Governemtn (DILG), and the 23rd Most Competitive Component City nationwide. They also received an award from Regional Gawad Kalasag 2016 for the Best Government Emergency Response, 3rd place on health services with high rating of 73.60%, and they were also awarded as one of the Top 5 winners of Champions for Health Governance Awards in 2015.
The consistent good governance and best practices of the City of Tacurong, as well as those of many other local government units, help push forward the goal of bridging the gap between local stakeholders and the provision of health services. With such praise-worthy practices such as those of Tacurong, the Champions for Health Governance Awards continues to pursue the act of recognizing innovative and effective health governance practices while advocating for the continuous development of health care in the country.
For more information about the CHG Awards. visit the ABOUT THE AWARDS page; for interested applicants of the 2019 awards, please visit the application page on this website.
For more information about the CHG Awards. visit the ABOUT THE AWARDS page; for interested applicants of the 2019 awards, please visit the application page on this website.
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