Prosperidad LGU Enhances Governance with 2022 Community-Based Monitoring System Data Turnover Ceremony

A significant stride in Prosperidad's journey towards effective governance was achieved on 13 March 2024, with the formal turnover of the 2022 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) data to the Local Government Unit (LGU). Led by the esteemed Local Chief Executive, Honorable Frederick Mark P. Mellana, represented by Municipal Administrator Richel B. Tumulak, this event held at Jojo Catering Services in barangay New Leyte, highlights a steadfast commitment to leveraging technology for community benefit and promoting inclusive governance.

The CBMS platform stands as a robust technological solution crafted to gather, process, and verify disaggregated data crucial for informed decision-making at the grassroots level. More than a mere statistical effort, CBMS empowers communities to actively engage in the developmental process, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs effectively addressed.

Dignitaries gracing the ceremony included Municipal Mayor Honorable Frederick Mark P. Mellana represented by Municipal Administrator Richel B. Tumulak, Supervising Statistical Specialist Demetrio T. Dejolde, Jr., and Municipal Planning and Development Office Coordinator Engr. Ludelio Paray, alongside heads and representatives from various local offices.

Senior Statistical Specialist Vic F. Notarion, delivering the presentation on behalf of Supervising Statistical Specialist/Officer In-Charge Demetrio Dejolde Jr., shared insights gleaned from the comprehensive dataset collected from households participating in the 2022 CBMS. The presentation shed light on diverse aspects of community life, including access to essential services such as electricity, internet connectivity, water supply, sanitation facilities, safety measures, food security, and disaster preparedness.

In her address, Local Chief Executive Honorable Frederick Mark P. Mellana, represented by Municipal Administrator Richel B. Tumulak, emphasized the pivotal role of data in steering actionable initiatives and reiterated the commitment to addressing identified challenges and extending aid to the vulnerable. She urged heads of local offices to harness insights from the CBMS data to craft effective strategies aimed at tackling pressing issues confronting the municipality.

The turnover ceremony symbolizes more than just the transfer of data; it signifies a dedication to utilizing information for the advancement of Prosperidad and its populace. Through collaborative efforts and data-driven governance, Prosperidad is poised to embark on a journey of inclusive development, ensuring no community member is left behind.  

(Sgd.)DEMETRIO T. DEJOLDE, JR.
Supervising Statistical Specialist
(Officer-In-Charge)
Agusan del Sur Provincial Office