Abstract: This study aimed to describe the best practices of the government of Cotabato City particularly on the implementation of its programs. The study utilized exploratory-case study method using interview guide questions to key informants like the mayor, vice-mayor, city administrator, councilor, planning officer and secretary. Data was interpreted using document and content analysis.
Findings revealed that Cotabato City envisions to become a “peaceful, secured and highly developed multi-cultural community”. Its mission geared towards “Cotabateños, enjoy equal rights and access to quality and basic social services thru continuous improvement and innovation.”
Cotabato City Government has received several awards particularly Seal of Good Housekeeping was translated into good governance practices. The Seal of Good Housekeeping was achieved through the effort and initiatives of the local government officials with the cooperation of the stakeholders of Cotabato city.
The Seal of Good Housekeeping required local government units to maintain a sound financial status, and provide documents to prove it. Aside from good financial housekeeping, there were also other factors like peace and order, business friendliness, environmental protection, social protection, and others. Hence, in establishing the Seal of good Housekeeping was not an easy task. They have to use diplomacy in working out things towards achieving the award, conflicts and opposition they took care in dealing with people involved where some employees were supporters of previous administration. They involved everybody in the process, they will follow and communicate the vision with clear explanation. One of the effective processes used was the spirit of teambuilding in order to make people realize that election was over and it’s time for everybody to work for the people of Cotabato City. The Cotabato City Government was able to bring them in one vision it showed they were now working together.
Keywords: Seal of Good Housekeeping, Good Financial Housekeeping, Cotabato City, Maguindanao.
Title: PRACTICES OF THE COTABATO CITY GOVERNMENT IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS PROGRAMS
Author: Maarij Darwin A. Sero
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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