NGP CTB Vol.1

CY 2014 Coffee plantation of PO Bagani Tribal Returnees Community
Development Association, Inc. at Brgy. Padi-ay, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur

In a world where money is everything, education “From the time I joined the NGP, I always set
may seem to be a privilege more than a right. aside a portion of the budget for the construction of
our primary school which we called “NGP Primary
For the residents of Sitio Bato, Barangay School”. This is an initiative of our organization
Bitaogan, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, education is which aims to give the children of our community a
priceless. Most of them were not given the chance to chance to learn basic education without spending so
attain formal education. Going to school is a day to day much” Datu Subang said.
struggle since the nearest school is about 80 kilometers
away from their community, not to mention the As of today, a total of 40 students were
challenging trail that they have to pass through. enrolled in the said school which started in 2013 and is
offering grades 1 to 4. The school is not yet
Education, even the simplest skill of reading and accredited, but the parents are still very thankful that
writing is a bit unattainable for them but not long until at least their children would be able to learn how to
the Chairman of a People’s Organization named Datu read and write amidst the fact that they cannot send
Subang took the initiative to establish a school in their their children to school due to lack of financial
community. capacity.

“I joined the National Greening Program of the “We are hoping that in the future, DepEd will
DENR and headed our PO named Bagani Tribal recognize this school and will even fund the expansion
Returnees Community Development Association, Inc. or of the infrastructure and provision of funds for
BTRCDAI. Our decision of joining the NGP paves the additional teachers since the members of the
way to a lot of opportunities for our organization” Datu community who were able to graduate with a degree in
Subang said. education are the only ones who serves as teachers in
the school” Datu Subang said.
BTRCDAI has a total of 612 members, 69 of
which are NGP beneficiaries. Out of the total PO’s “Through this initiative, we believe that we
approved CBFMA Area of 1,204.60 hectares, 471
hectares were already developed. In year 2013, NGP could inspire the younger generation to strive harder
planted 289 hectares of coffee, falcata, rubber, and fruit
trees while 182 hectares of the same species were and hopefully secure a brighter future” he added.
planted in 2014.



San Francisco Association of Differently-Abled Person
Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SAFRA-ADAP MPC)

The differently-abled persons of San Francisco Association of

Differently Abled Person Multi Purpose Cooperative (SAFRA-ADAP MPC)
in Sitio Damilag, Barangay Pisaan, San Francisco Agusan del Sur prove
that they can still be productive amidst their condition as they
effectively work to provide for the needs of their families.

A total of 56 individuals with disabilities were given the chance to
live a normal life and work harmoniously in a cooperative in Agusan del
Sur. This cooperative started in October 21, 1999 which aims to sere
and meet the needs of the persons with disabilities by enhancing and
developing their skills and knowledge to become productive citizen in
the community.

These individuals can effectively produce 150 chairs a day and hit
their everyday target using their dedication and determination to work.

In a world full of judgments, this organization opens its door to
differently-abled individuals giving them hope and chance to live a
normal life.

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This was first managed by Roland Ordoña who “After losing my ability to walk, I always
passed away last October 8, 2016 due to thought that I will no longer live a normal life. I lose
hypertension. He left a legacy of a series of hope and my dreams were shattered into pieces”
successful projects that inspired the members of his Arlyn said.
organization.
Years passed and Arlyn has been living a
One of the members is Arlyn Peralis. Arlyn miserable life until she was introduced to this
has been a member of the organization for 6 years. organization.
She has been handicapped due to an accident on
1999 causing damage in her spinal cord. “SAFRA-ADAP brought back the confidence that
I once lost. This organization made me whole again.

This is where I met my
husband Edwin who was also a
member of the organization.
From there, I realized that I
have a shot for a normal life
again. SAFRA-ADAP gave me a
source of income which enabled
me to support my 67-year-old
father and send my 14-year-old
niece to school” Arlyn added.

This cooperative also
gave opportunities to the
indigenous people of the
community. Five of their
members belong to the Manobo
tribe.

It is also supported by
the Life Giving Force
Foundation from Germany
which finances the salary of the
four workers assigned for
maintenance of the plantation.

Another opportunity

knocks at the door of the

organization when the

Department of Environment

and Natural Resources

implemented Executive Order

No. 26 also known as the

National Greening Program in

2011. The organization enrolled

their 11-hectare land under the

National Greening Program

from 2011 to 2013 which was

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CY 2011 Tree plantation of PO San Francisco Association of
Differently-Abled Person Multi-Purpose Cooperative
(SAFRA-ADAP MPC) in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur

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A community in Sitio Dap-og, Barangay Angeles, La Paz, Talacogon,
Agusan del Sur, established through the National Greening Program



The community is far from the municipal proper and can only be accessed
through motorcycle. The road may be tough but the efforts were all worth it

as you are welcomed by very wonderful people bound by their advocacy to
protect, conserve, and nurture the environment.

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“This place was once a ghost town. Now, there
is already a established community through the
National Greening Program. So far, this is the
only program of the government that reached

the hinterland and upland communities,
especially to the Indigenous People. This
community is surrounded by sites under the
NGP. This program brought back the trust of the

people to the government.”

-Datu Maawang

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DATU MAAWANG

NGP Beneficiary
Chairman, Manobo Banwaon Talaandig United for Peace Inc.

Sitio Dap-og, Brgy. Angeles, La Paz, Agusan del Sur

Whenever there are visitors in the community, the people warmly welcome them all with
genuine smiles.

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A Day Care Center was also established in the community to nurture the minds of
the children within the community. Most of the children are already equipped
with skills in art and numbers.

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CY 2013 Falcata plantation of PO Manobo Banwaon Talaandig
United for Peace Incorporated (MBTUPI) in Sitio Dap-og,
Brgy. Angeles, La Paz, Agusan del Sur

BRGY. CHAIRMAN EDILBERTO ELEGINO

NGP-Partner Implementer
Kapatagan Kauswagan Farmer’s Association Inc.
Barangay Kauswagan, Loreto, Agusan del Sur

“The National Greening Program provided us with
additional source of income. We planted falcata,

rubber, and mahogany. While waiting for the harvest
time, we inter-cropped it with bananas for an

alternative source of income. The NGP not only
helps the people but it is also a great tool in the
battle against climate change. It keeps the air fresh
and clean. The program is truly beneficial for the

people.”
-Brgy. Chairman Elegino

CY 2013-2014 70-hectare Falcata plantation of PO Kapatagan Kauswagan
Farmers Association Inc. (KKFAI) in Brgy. Kauswagan, Loreto, Agusan del Sur

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CY 2013-2014 Falcata plantation of PO Kapatagan Kauswagan Farmers
Association Inc. (KKFAI) in Brgy. Kauswagan, Loreto, Agusan del Sur

“The National Greening Program helped us a lot.
Through the program, the government is providing us

cash assistance to be able to maintain our land.
Without the NGP, we will not be able to clean and

reforest the area.”

-Joe Pineda

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JOE PINEDA

NGP Beneficiary
Sitio Malinawon, San Isidro, Trento, Agusan del Sur



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CY 2014 Falcata plantation of the Pakyaw Group Leaders
in Sitio Malinawon, San Isidro, Trento, Agusan del Sur

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CY 2014 Rubber plantation of the Pakyaw Group Leaders
in Sitio Malinawon, San Isidro, Trento, Agusan del Sur

DATU KWAWING

NGP Beneficiary
Pakyaw Group Leader
Sitio Malinawon, San Isidro, Trento, Agusan del Sur

“The main benefit of the National Greening
Program is livelihood. Through the program, we
were able to provide for our family. When you are
living in the upland communities, the main source

of income would be farming and through the
NGP, we were able to cultivate our own lands and

we were also provided with free seedlings. It is
truly a program for the people.”

-Elmer C. Valentin “Datu Malibato”

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“The National Greening Program
helped us improve our farming

strategies. It also helped us by means of
financial support for the maintenance
and protection of our sites. Without the

NGP we will not be able to have
plantations of our own. Its benefits are

directed towards the people.”

-Benjamin C. Ferrer “Datu Malibato”

DATU MALIBATO

NGP Beneficiary
Pakyaw Group Leader
Sitio Malinawon, San Isidro, Trento, Agusan del Sur

CY 2012 Coffee plantation of PO Mabuhay Kahayagan Coffee Growers
Cooperative in Brgy. Kahayagan, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur

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LEONARDO EVANGELISTA

NGP Beneficiary
Chairman, Mabuhay Kahayagan Coffee Growers Cooperative

Barangay Kahayagan, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur



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Robusta Ground Coffee produced by PO Mabuhay Kahayagan Coffee Growers Cooperative

“The National Greening Program changes
the lives of the people. It truly helps alleviate

poverty and helps in the increase of our
production. We were able to expand our
coffee plantation through the help of the
NGP. We were able to send our children to
school and provide livelihood to the people

within the community. It is indeed a
successful project.”

-Leonardo Evangelista

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“Our organization is a beneficiary of the CBFM, through this, we were able to avail
the National Greening Program. The program has helped our community through

generation of livelihood and value formation. As the Barangay Captain and the
Chairman of the organization, I see to it that we develop values that are anchored

on environmental protection and conservation.”

-Rolando Rein

ROLANDO REIN

NGP Beneficiary
Chairman, Tapi-an - Tagbuyawan Development Farmers Association Inc.

Mainit, Surigao del Norte

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Nursery of PO TATADFAI at Tapi-an, Mainit, Surigao del Norte

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“Mangroves are beneficial to communities living
within the coastal areas. We were able to capture
more fish and crabs because of the increase in our

mangrove forest cover. Through the National
Greening Program, we were able to protect and
conserve our mangrove forest. In return, we assure
that we will protect it to the best of our abilities. We
already have rotation of people to conduct patrols to
be able to stop the cutting of mangroves and illegal

fishing within our area.”
-Joenifer Mamayabay

JOENIFER MAMAYABAY

NGP Beneficiary
Chairman, Tidman Fishermen Association
Barangay Tidman, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur

Mangrove propagules

CY 2012 Mangrove plantation of PO Tidman Fisherman
Association (TIDFA) in Brgy. Tidman, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur

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“The National Greening Program provides
livelihood to the people. It surely helps the
people. Through the program, we were able
to maintain our mangrove plantation which
lifts up our living condition through increase

in fish catch.”
-Vergelio Mosura

Mangrove plantation in Brgy. Taganaan, Surigao del Norte

VERGELIO MOSURA

NGP Beneficiary
Chairman, Banban Humamaug Sampaguita Mangrove Association

Taganaan, Surigao del Norte

“The National Greening Program
truly helped our organization. We

have a total of 10 hectares of
mangrove plantation and we have
been able to established it through the

NGP. Our organization aims to
reforest our area and bring back the

once vast mangrove forest of our
community. This goal was put to life

through the NGP.”

-Marcelo Cabasa