Thursday, 30 June 2011 03:52
Written by Administrator
Agriculture
Home to various research and development institutions
Blessed with fertile soil suited for growing agricultural crops
All riceland are irrigated
Producer of quality seeds of rice and munggo in the region, host to seed laboratories catering the whole region
Information Technology Cab (first in the Philippines) inaugurated on September 3, 2008
Fisheries: San Mateo is endowed with rivers and creeks which make fishpond development very rich source of livelihood. There are 75 hectares of fishponds in the municipality. Eight (8) hectares of these are hatcheries.
Organic Production thru Vermi-Composting
Organic Vegetable Production in vacant lots
Production of Organic Fertilizer
Organic Swine Production
Earned recognition as one of the Top Ten Outstanding Local Governance Programs in the Philippines for 2007 by the Galing Pook Foundation for its Munggo Production: The Black Gold of San Mateo
Environment
Continuous information and education campaign
Full force implementation, monitoring and evaluation of ESWM programs
GO-FAR replication project
Waste analysis and characterization survey (WACS)
Passage and strict enforcement of ESWM ordinances
Citation tickets to RA 9003 violators
Formulation of long term ESWM plan
Presence of a functional Material Recovery Facilities (MRF), composting facilities and hazardous waste vaults
Presence of a functional municipal MRF
Many signage to advocate awareness on garbage
Sustained municiapal-wide search for model barangays and schools
Conduct of Linis Bayan
Strong partnership with National Government Agencies and Non-Government Organizations
Livelihood opportunities thru the "May Pera sa Basura" or the recycling programs
Production of recycled and vermiculture products
Cultivation of gulayan sa barangay and schools
Maintained cleanliness and orderliness at the public market, barangays and schools
Strict implementation of NO SEGREGATION, NO COLLECTION POLICY
Reduction of the use of cellophanes, plastics and disposable cups and saucers in the school canteens, sari-sari stores and business establishments thru the "WALANG PLASTIKAN" campaign
Advocacy on the use if bayong, basket and other reusable containers in going to the market
Host of Lakbay-Aral participants from different places
Health
Rural Health Unit of San Mateo, Isabela is Certified as: SENTRONG SIGLA and PHILHEALTH Accredited
PPMD (Public Private Mix DOTS) Unit - 5th Round
Presence of Botika ng Bayan
Presence of Maternity Lying-in with accreditation from PhilHealth Insurance
Outstanding Municipal Nutrition Committee
Education
Presence of secondary schools in the different corners of San Mateo
Presence of book augmentation program thru the distribution of Reading Comprehension Assessment Books known as RCA Books to primary pupils in the municipality
Continuous Scholarship Program
Presence of the Library Hub Project
Presence of Alternative Learning System
Presence of Computers and e-TV to some schools for instruction purposes
Presence of summer job to poor but deserving students thru the Special Program for Employment of Students better known as SPES
Conduct of Summer Class Enrichment Program - considered the first of its kind in Isabela and in Region 2
Host to Congressional Area III Palaro
Host of the Provincial Girl Scout of the Philippines, Junior & Senior Encampment
Continuous funding to the Local School Board
Continuous Construction/Rehabilitation of Classrooms through Counter-parting scheme & Donations
Local Governance
Certified First Class Municipality by the Bureau of Local Government Finance
Top Grosser in Real Property Tax Collection
Presence of Information Communication Technology (TOIMS, GAAMS, BPLTAS, RPTAS)
Home of Outstanding Elected and Appointed Officials
Presence of Batch Request Entry and Query System (BREQS) – the first in Region 2
Annual conduct of Alay Mula Sa Puso, Mass Wedding, Mass Baptism, Mobile Registration
Presence of Child, Adult and Elderly Friendly programs and activities
Presence of a program for mentally ill persons or children with special needs thru the AGAP Program (Aruga at Gabay Alay sa Kababayang May Kapansanan sa Pag-iisip)
Infrastructure
A good road network leading to its neighboring towns and cities
Continuous MPDP & flat-dryer construction and Farm-to-Market Road concreting thru Counter-Parting Scheme (DA, LGU, Congressman, Governor and Barangay Fund)
Commerce and Trade
Home of the best salted eggs produced by Pag-asa Bayanihan Association – member of PhilExport
1,160 registered business establishment
Presence of organized Business Sector Group with duly elected set of officers
Peace and Order
Presence of the 24-Hour Action Center Task Force
Presence of Gabay sa Mamamayan Action Center (GMAC) in all barangays
Presence of committed policemen and supportive community and political leaders
Best Police Station for many years in the region
Presence of Police Law Enforcement Communication System
Guiding principles of LGU : "Aksyon Agad" and "Mamamayan Muna, Di Mamaya Na"
NGOs & NGAs active participation
Community initiated activities:
Medical and Dental Mission – IGLO, Rotary & Inner Wheel Clubs
Alay Mula Sa Puso – IWC/Rotary Club/LGU
Distribution of wheelchairs - Inner Wheel Club (IWC)
Distribution of RCA Books – IWC, RotaryClub
Donation of school supplies & ceiling fan to Day Care Centers - IWC
Feeding Program –IGLO & R.I.C
Sports Program (Mini-Olympics) – SM Bullalayao Jaycees
Invitational Ramp Model – San Mateo Balatong Jaycees
Handicraft Weaving – DTI & SM Balatong Jaycees
Distribution of Dengue Awareness Leaflets – IGLO
Tubal Ligation, Paps Smear, ECG,FBS – IGLO
Blood Typing, Blood Letting - IGLO
Women’s Month & Family Week Celebration - LCW
Adopt-A-Park and Adopt-A-Street – all NGAs, NGOs & schools
