Metamorphosis_Kalahi-CIDSS Compendium 2015
outside of Nagcanasan which could help them ferry goods easier and bring them home faster and more comfortably. The First Step The initial step towards the realization of a concrete pavement in Nagcanasan came in 2012 when the Kapit-bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was introduced. The program, which is funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Millennium Challenge Account - Philippines (MCA - P) through grants, aims to help impoverished municipalities attain solutions to their problems for the welfare of their people. It was the answer to Nagcanasan’s dream to have a concrete access road for the improvement of the lives of its residents. Without much fuss, the Municipal Local Government Unit accepted the assistance, and implementation started after a mass participation of the 19 barangays of Pilar through successful information dissemination from the Kalahi-CIDSS staff. During the first barangay consultation, the residents were very much impressed with the proposed sub-projects. With determination and eagerness to finally have a concrete road, the community in unison concluded to the farm-to-market road sub-project. On their part, the residents complied to the all requirements and other matters taken during the barangay consultations in their topmost capability. The dream of a concrete road connection in Nagcanasan inched even closer to realization when the project was billed the top priority based on the approved criteria through a voting during the MIBF-PRA. Finally, the 2, 580 linear meters of the Nagcanasan to Gapang Farm-to-Market Road was given a funding of P7, 351, 823.69. Paving Reality The project was officially started on December 8 last year through the concerted efforts of the Kalahi-CIDSS staff in coordination with the MLGU, barangay officials, and the entire community of Nagcanasan. 21
Again in a show of unity and determination, the community pitched in for the fare of the materials to the construction site. After almost a year, the road is now at virtually complete. As of November 21, the long stretch of concrete pavement that connects Nagcanasan to the outside world only needs inspection before this can finally be turned over to the community. The success and benefit of the road pavement is felt deeply and enjoyed not only by the community of Nagcanasan but by other barangays as well. People can now comfortably travel from one barangay to another at ease or ferry their produce to town and go home faster, regardless of what season of the year it is. The trouble of carrying ill residents by foot is now history and emergency situations are now easily answered by responding agencies or authorities. The agony of inaccessibility will no longer be passed on to the upcoming generations because Nagcanasan’s dreams have now been paved to reality. The first step was taken and the journey of a thousand miles has reached its end.// 22
- Page 1 and 2: Kalahi-CIDSS Compendium of Success
- Page 3: Stories of Beautiful Transformation
- Page 7 and 8: TABLE OF CONTENTS What is Kalahi-CI
- Page 9 and 10: MESSAGE few years ago, the springin
- Page 11 and 12: design of appropriate development i
- Page 13 and 14: to Big Apple Back to Back. While at
- Page 15 and 16: However, she stayed for one reason
- Page 17 and 18: ealization came vocally from a 46 y
- Page 19 and 20: dadduma nga paset ti konstruksiyon
- Page 21 and 22: “ So overwhelming to know that co
- Page 23 and 24: prioritized barangays were disappoi
- Page 25 and 26: from Florida, Pampanga until she me
- Page 27 and 28: Through thick and thin. Maricel Ber
- Page 29: The only way in and out is through
- Page 33 and 34: CUPIS WOMen: Bringing pride to Conn
- Page 35 and 36: “Yung mga natutunan namin sa Kala
- Page 37 and 38: Manong Jun shared that prior to the
- Page 39 and 40: “Iti Tineg ket maysa nga kaadayua
- Page 41 and 42: Under the Mango Tree. Bucay Communi
- Page 43 and 44: “ Para akong nagkaroon ng kakampi
- Page 45 and 46: are municipal or barangay projects,
- Page 47 and 48: Princess, five. Taking good care of
- Page 49 and 50: like Kalahi-CIDSS. As for Maricel,
- Page 51 and 52: “ The program is unlike others th
- Page 53 and 54: Smooth Travel. Roads going to each
- Page 55 and 56: says goodbye to muddy slippers Walk
- Page 57 and 58: “ One night when I was rushing to
- Page 59 and 60: weaving communities to achieve desi
- Page 61 and 62: uild schools, pathways and irrigati
- Page 63 and 64: Chain of development. Age, gender,
- Page 65 and 66: At some point, however, the rain be
- Page 67 and 68: Face to face with the young generat
- Page 69 and 70: “ Potable water was brought near
- Page 71 and 72: Kung MAGKAKAPIT- BISIG tayo” 62
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- Page 76: Department of Social Welfare and De
Again in a show of unity and determination, the community pitched in for the fare of the<br />
materials to the construction site.<br />
After almost a year, the road is now at virtually complete. As of November 21, the long<br />
stretch of concrete pavement that connects Nagcanasan to the outside world only needs<br />
inspection before this can finally be turned over to the community.<br />
The success and benefit of the road pavement is felt deeply and enjoyed not only by the<br />
community of Nagcanasan but by other barangays as well.<br />
People can now comfortably travel from one barangay to another at ease or ferry their<br />
produce to town and go home faster, regardless of what season of the year it is.<br />
The trouble of carrying ill residents by foot is now history and emergency situations are now<br />
easily answered by responding agencies or authorities.<br />
The agony of inaccessibility will no longer be passed on to the upcoming generations<br />
because Nagcanasan’s dreams have now been paved to reality.<br />
The first step was taken and the journey of a thousand miles has reached its end.//<br />
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