2015-ISA-IGG-LGU-Journey Report - Local Government Units

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2015-ISA and IGG Local Government Units Journey Report presents the Islands of Good Governance initiative in the Philippines, developed by ISA and ICD to recognize public sector institutions that deliver transformation aligned with global governance standards. The report explains the Performance Governance System as a strategy management framework for setting, tracking, and achieving strategic goals, reducing corruption, and improving public service. It documents the transformation journeys of participating LGUs and highlights performance mechanisms assessed through quality, sustainability, and community impact.

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Pages52

Reading Time2 h 11 min

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Message from the Chairman Emeritus

Message from the Chairman

Part I: The Performance Governance System

Good Governance is a Shared Responsibility

The Governance Charter

Strategy Maps

Performance Scorecard

Office for Strategy Management

Cascading

Multi-Sectoral Governance Council

Governance Culture

Governance Outreach

Part II. Vision Aligned Cities

Transforming the Nation, One City at a Time

Balanga City: Emerging Knowledge Industry Hub

Butuan City: A Model Forest Estate

Dipolog City: Outdoor Sports Center of the South

Legazpi City: Exciting Convention City

Masbate City: Organic Beef Capital

Mandaue City: Source Of Quality Consumer Products

San Fernando, La Union: Health and Wellness Center of Northern Luzon

Talisay City: The Global Retirement City

Bataan Province: Eco-Industrial Investment Destination

I C D- I S A ’ s I s l a n d s o f G o o d G o v e r n a n c e JOURNEY REPORT LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS The Philippine Countryside on the Cusp of Change The lines give an abstract image of a mountain as it takes on the meaning of cusp: a pointed end where two curves meet. At the cusp, the two curves that represent local government units and ISA meet to initiate change in the landscape. Through a consistent meeting, they propel an upward movement that indicates progress. About the Islands of Good Governance (IGG) Initiaive As the Philippines hosts the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 2015, the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA) and the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) are spearheading the Islands of Good Governance (IGG) to recognize Philippine public sector institutions as models of transformation at par with global standards of governance. Several national government agencies, government-owned and controlled corporations, and local government units are now working to achieve this recognition by their progress in controlling corruption and delivering better public service through governance. Taking unprecedented initiative, they have pledged to deliver breaktrough goals to be assessed by regional auditing teams and multi-stakeholder panels based on quality, sustainability, and impact on Filipino communities. All of these efforts are in line with the long-term goal of building stronger, more transparent, and more accountable Philippine institutions. Coming together as “islands of good governance” they are determined to showcase the results of their transformation journeys, and to prove that government can truly work for the Filipino. Table of Contents Message from the Chairman Emeritus 6 Message from the Chairman 7 Part I: The Performance Governance System 8 Good Governance is a Shared Responsibility 9 The Governance Charter 10 Strategy Maps 12 Performance Scorecard 14 Office for Strategy Management 16 Cascading 18 Multi-Sectoral Governance Council 20 Governance Culture 22 Governance Outreach 23 Part II. Vision Aligned Cities 24 Transforming the Nation, One City at a Time 25 Balanga City: Emerging Knowledge Industry Hub 26 Butuan City: A Model Forest Estate 28 Dipolog City: Outdoor Sports Center of the South 30 Legazpi City: Exciting Convention City 34 Masbate City: Organic Beef Capital 36 Mandaue City: Source Of Quality Consumer Products 38 San Fernando, La Union: Health and Wellness Center of Northern Luzon 40 Talisay City: The Global Retirement City 42 Bataan Province: Eco-Industrial Investment Destination 44 Local Chief Executives & OSM Heads 46 ISA Executives & ISA LGU Team 47 Corporate Sponsors 48 Message from the Chairman Emeritus We began our governance reform initiatives at ISA more than 10 years ago with the vision of a better future for the country. Hinged on the idea that good governance can be the foundation for greater political reform and economic development, we sought out ways by which we can contribute to the positive transformation of Philippine society. WeconcretizedouraspirationsthroughthePerformance Governance System (PGS), which we have installed in various public sector institutions – Local Government Units (LGUs), National Government Agencies (NGAs) and Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) . As a strategy management system founded on good governance principles, the PGS helps organizations set, track and accomplish their strategic goals. Over the past decade, these organizations have produced breakthrough results that are an indication of the change that is beginning to happen in our country. The Islands of Good Governance (IGG) initiative recognizes these efforts. First conceptualized in 2013, the IGG is a seal that recognizes organizations who have performed exceptionally well in terms of executing the various good governance mechanisms installed under the PGS. Operating under thi

FAQs

What is the Islands of Good Governance (IGG) initiative?

The IGG initiative is a recognition program led by ISA and ICD that highlights Philippine public sector institutions as models of transformation aligned with global governance standards.

How does the Performance Governance System (PGS) support good governance?

The PGS is a strategy management system that helps organizations set, track, and accomplish strategic goals based on good governance principles.

Which local government units are included in this 2015 journey report?

The report highlights LGUs seeking IGG recognition, including Balanga City, Butuan City, Dipolog City, Legazpi City, Mandaue City, Masbate City, City of San Fernando (La Union), Talisay City, and Bataan Province.

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