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.

PREDO

Target beneficiaries : Residents of Santa Cruz, Laguna

Program duration : Two (2) Years

Project cost : 2,100,000.00

Source of fund : LGSF-DRRAP (TRUST FUND)

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, vulnerable, climate-disaster affected 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 and improve the
disaster resilience of vulnerable communities 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 and other natural hazards and disasters 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 and conduct of minimum health
protocols. 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" and
strengthen the community’s disaster resilience.

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.
8. To promote a pilot community adapted to the policies of climate change adaptation and
mitigation and disaster risk reduction
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
6. Raise awareness in streamlining DRR-CCA initiatives in the grass roots level
7. Improvement of stakeholders’ participatory level in community-based DRR-CCA
Planning and implementation

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. BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS

The total project cost amounting to ___________________________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 Status
Requirem
ent

1. Alipit Agri-livestock Integrated Funded Under LGU

Farm Project (Agri-tourism SNO – Alipit
Php 1,000,000 and DSWD
Project) Farmers

SNO – Sto. Angel

2. Municipal Fisheries Station Norte, Central and Php 1,500,000 GAD 2021
Calios

3. Free Range Chicken Farming SNO – San Juan Php 592,355 Unfunded
4. Facemask, Rags and RTW Oogong Womens
Php 1,500,000 Funded GAD 2021
Project Group
Santa Cruz Youth
5. Community Bakery Php 1,000,000 Unfunded
Org.

Partially Funded
6. Chicken Layer Farm SNO - Malinao Php 2,600,000
under GAA 2020

7. Community Store SNO – Poblacion Php 500,000 Unfunded

8. Carabao Milk Production/ Different Farmers

Php 800,000 Partially Funded
Breeding Group

9. Duck Raising and Vegetable SNO – Gatid and Funded under

Production Php 900,000
Santo Angel Norte LGU and DSWD

10. Peanut Butter and

Sandwich Spread Making SNO – Santisima Php 500,000 Unfunded

Funded under
11. Meat Processing Brgy. Palasan Php 1,000,000 LGU -GAD and
DSWD-SLP

VII. 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.

VIII. 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 LGU,
NGOs and NGAs.

Cailles Street, Poblacion III, Santa Cruz,

Laguna Telephone No. (049) 808 - 2788