CSO Leadership Selection and Unity Meeting

October 23, 2025 | Municipality of Prosperidad
A productive gathering was held during the CSO Leadership Selection and Unity Meeting, dedicated to strengthening people’s participation and promoting collaborative governance between our CSOs and the LGU.
Highlights:
Engr. Ludelio S. Paray opened the program, emphasizing the vital role of CSOs in transparent and responsive governance.
Sir Jorem Luzon, MLGOO of DILG Prosperidad, discussed key topics including the functions and reorganization of the Local People’s Council, DILG MC 2025-060, and the selection of CSO representatives to Local Special Bodies.
The CSO Desk Officer Focal expressed gratitude to all partners, especially to Hon. Frederick Mark Plaza Mellana, for his steadfast support to CSOs as partners in participatory governance.
Together, we continue to empower CSOs as active partners in local development, ensuring that the people’s voices are heard and valued.
 

Committee Hearing for CSO Accreditation

September 22, 2025
📌 Committee Hearing for CSO Accreditation
Conducted by Hon. Edelberto D. Bastareche, Chairman, Committee on Cooperative Development and Civil Society, together with the 20th Sanggunian.
Also present were:
Ms. Marlita P. Cortez – Municipal Agriculture Office
Ms. Janet A. Maquiling – MAO, Cooperative In-Charge
Mr. Ian Kenneth O. Alfeche, CPA – Municipal Accounting Office
Ms. Christine L. Alvizo – PESO
Mr. Jomar M. Cabusas – BPLO
Mr. Clark Ian G. Perez – Municipal Mayor’s Office
The following Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) were presented for accreditation:
1. Dependable Agriculture Cooperative
2. Agusan del Sur Community Enhancement Multi-Purpose Cooperative (ADSEMCO)
3. Mabuhay Timberland Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative
4. Foundation for the Development of Agusanons Inc.
5. LARBA Agriculture Cooperative (LACO)
6. Ago Magsaysay ARB Multi-Purpose Cooperative (AMARBEMCO)
7. Los Arcos Multi-Purpose Cooperative (LAMPCO)
8. SIAMALU Irrigators Association Inc.
9. LUCEMADA Irrigators Association
10. LACTAMANA Irrigators Association Inc.
11. GACUB Settlers Multi-Purpose Cooperative
12. Patin-ay Motorcycle Operators and Drivers Association (PAMODA)
13. Agusan del Sur Magkasama Irrigators Association Inc.
14. Dagani Farmers Association
15. New Maasin San Martín Women’s Association (NEMASANWA)
16. Mikit Manubo Farmers Association (MIMANO-TRIFASS)
17. Libertad USAD Farmers Association (LUFA)
18. LACARLUTA Small Farmers Irrigators Association
19. Prosperidad Small Farmers Association
20. Prosperidad Sta. Irene Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (PSTODA)
21. Libertad Manobo Tribal Farmers Association (LIBMANO-TRIFASS)
✅ The hearing turned out positively for all. Congratulations!

September 8, 2025

“Thank you, Cong. Alfel, for these food packs for the Civil Society Organization – Transport Group. In celebration of your birthday, your generosity continues to uplift and inspire our community.

#CSOMabuhayKa

August 27, 2025

We had a productive one-hour meeting with CSOs from the Transport Group together with Ma’am Tata Tejadillo, Congressman Alfel Bascug’s Chief of staff, Judy Enterio, from MBCD Prosperidad and our Municipal Administrator Richel Tumulak on behalf of our Municipal Mayor Frederick Mark Plaza Mellana. The meeting focused on the preparation for the upcoming Birthday Food Pack Distribution of Congressman Alfel Bascug for our registered transport groups.

#CSOArangkada

#ProsperidadMabuhayKa

August 8, 2025

The LGU of Prosperidad, in partnership with accredited Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), the Municipal People’s Council, and the Gawad Kalinga Foundation Development Inc. (GKFDI) OGP Field Teams a third-party organization engaged by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) successfully conducted the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Localization Program.

This activity was conducted by Gawad Kalinga Foundation Development Inc. (GKFDI) as part of their engagement with the DILG to localize the OGP Program and document open government practices in selected local government units.

The OGP Localization Program aims to institutionalize the principles of transparency, accountability, and citizen participation at the local level by identifying and capturing exemplary governance practices.

As part of the initiative, a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was facilitated to gather insights, share best practices, and strengthen collaboration between government and community stakeholders. This was made possible with the active involvement of key local offices: the Municipal Planning Office, Municipal Budget Office, Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan, Public Employment Service Office, GSO/BAC, Municipal Treasury, Municipal Information Office, Municipal Administrator, and the Office of the Municipal Mayor.

Together with GKFDI, DILG, and our CSO partners, the LGU of Prosperidad remains steadfast in building a culture of open, inclusive, and participatory governance ensuring that leadership is truly with the people and for the people.

#CSOArangkada

#PadayonSaPagUswagProsperidad

August 1, 2025

A successful and meaningful CSO Conference, uniting voices and forging stronger partnerships for inclusive community development.

Joined by 160 CSO participants alongside DILG and LGU officials, the event marked a significant step toward collaborative governance.

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#PadayonSaPagUswagProsperidad