Midterm Report 2016–2019
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Midterm Report 2016–2019 OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT Message from VP Leni Robredo Looking back at the past three years, the Office of This report begins to tell that story. It brings to the kindness and generosity. We could only hope to keep the Vice President has had the privilege of seeing forefront the many faces of transformation that we doing the same in the years to come, and to reach out first-hand how embodying our bayanihan can shape have encountered, and the many ways we can act to more people who need our help. a better world we can proudly bequeath to future together to make things work for the better. generations. We say this with pride and remarkable We cannot simply do one-time, big-time interventions, This is not just about our fight against poverty, hope, because from the very start, we have known counting heads instead of outcomes. Education is not against apathy and negativity, against the growing of this extraordinary strength within each of us. just about giving scholarships and school supplies, culture of mistrust in government. This is about This strength is found in our resiliency as Filipinos and building classrooms. Healthcare is not just about empowering one person and giving them the amid adversity. It is found in the hope and faith building medical facilities and distributing medicine to opportunities to thrive and survive. This is about that bind our communities together. It is kept alive patients. Nutrition is not just about feeding programs changing the lives of countless others, creating an by the passion of our people, which characterizes alone. These extraordinary times call on us to think impact that ripples through an entire community. the relationships we build with others along the way. of extraordinary solutions. We need to be holistic in The story of what tomorrow can bring is shaped by our approach and be creative in bridging the gaps that our actions today, and the choices we make every day. In bringing bayanihan to life, we found what it truly need to be addressed, so that we can make impact And so: may we always choose to see the light, means to serve our people. If there is anything we where it truly matters—in the quality of life of those in spite of these extraordinary times. learned halfway through our journey together, we strive to serve. it is that this same force is what keeps us committed Lagi nating sinasabi: ang kuwento ng bawat Pilipino ay to our promise since day one: to uplift lives, to create The work may still be far from over, but these stories kuwento ng pag-asa. Kuwento ito ng mga pagpupunyagi meaningful change, to allow our people to dream tell us that we are going the right way. So many at ng mga bagong simula. Kuwento ito ng isang bigger dreams than ever before. To transform, individuals and organizations helped us pave this path, mapagpalayang bukas. Sa susunod pang mga laban, not just the present, but also the story of what dedicating their time and energy to our collective ito ang patuloy na panghahawakan natin. tomorrow can bring. cause, and we cannot thank them enough for their iv v vi Introduction TO THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT Since the start of VP Leni’s term, the OVP has Council that was established in Naga City, Ahon remained faithful to its commitment as an advocacy- Laylayan complements Angat Buhay as anti-poverty centric organization that aims to uplift the lives interventions provided by partner organizations are of Filipinos, especially the marginalized. conceptualized and implemented in consultation with the local stakeholders themselves. In pursuit of this goal, the OVP has spearheaded various initiatives that promote innovations in In advocating for good governance and shared leadership and good governance. While the previous leadership in our communities, the OVP leads years have focused on expanding the breadth and by example as its commitment to continuous depth of our programs, the focus of the next three improvement is manifested in various channels. years is to build on the early wins as a proof of concept Among others, this has resulted in the expansion of the and ensuring that these practices are institutionalized. Office’s leadership development program, which now caters to both middle managers and a second batch of Aside from the deepening of our anti-poverty program emerging leaders, as well as the ongoing transition of Angat Buhay and bringing Istorya ng Pag-asa to more our Human Resource system to a competency-based areas, this year has seen the launch of Ahon Laylayan framework. In addition, the Office has successfully Koalisyon—a program that aims to empower various leveraged available technologies to improve the quality sectors to determine their priorities and engage and efficiency of its services for both internal and community leaders in collaborative problem- external stakeholders. solving. Building on the example of the People’s vii TABLE OF CONTENTS BISErbisyong 10 Level Up Angat 20 Buhay Istorya ng 94 Pag-asa Ahon Laylayan 112 Koalisyon viii TABLE OF CONTENTS Democratizing Leadership: From Dreams to Reality Building on the gains from the first batch of the Junior the identified challenges. Using their findings as Leadership Development Program (JLDP), the office a springboard, they developed a combination of has extended its organizational development efforts initiatives that aim to address different aspects of to more employees, as it launched the second run of internal communications and employee satisfaction. the program and implemented an Executive Education These include the development of (a) an on-boarding Program for mid-level management leaders. package for new OVP hires; (b) a monthly newsletter called “BiSentral”; (c) the conduct of an “Attitude Core Values of the For JLDP Batch 2, the central challenge that they of Gratitude” campaign; and (d) the OVP Manifesto Office of the Vice President sought to address were strengthening internal Signing campaign. To sustain the gains from these communications and reinforcing the core values initiatives, teams from both JLDP batches collaborated SERVANT LEADERSHIP of Servant Leadership, Strategic Leadership, and with the Human Resource and Management Unit to We believe that serving our country Shared Leadership among employees. Following ensure the proper implementation of these efforts. is both an honor and a privilege, a similar process of action learning, four teams of not a source of entitlement. junior leaders conducted interviews and focus group To complement efforts to empower rank and file discussions in order to identify the root causes of staff, the Executive Development Program was SHARED LEADERSHIP conceptualized for supervisors and heads. We achieve our aspirations Through this program, team leaders are empowered for our country when leadership to go beyond their function as managers and inspire and power are shared with the people. their team members to collaborate in the achievement of shared goals. STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP We act with transparency, Democratizing leadership begins with the idea that accountability and integrity to everyone, regardless of position, is a leader. Through deliver transformative results. these initiatives,these ideals are slowly, but surely, becoming reality. 12 BISERBISYONG LEVEL UP BISERBISYONG LEVEL UP 13 14 BISERBISYONG LEVEL UP Interwoven: Empowerment Begins with a Single Thread Women and their economic contributions go the goal was to ensure that the needs of the office unrecognized. By enabling more women to pursue are procured on a timely basis while ensuring value entrepreneurship through a more favorable supporting for money. environment, social and economic benefits are generated for the economy. While the gains obtained from both efforts were weaves from Kiangan, Ifugao. These were given as valuable, the OVP recognized the potential for tokens of appreciation to our Angat Buhay partners, For our frontliners, providing assistance to aspiring convergence. Building on the learnings from the as well as to foreign dignitaries. women entrepreneurs has always been one of our PPSC, the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) focus areas, as we recognize the importance of began exploring the idea of procuring products from The goal has always been to help our fellowmen economic freedom in the fight for gender justice. our women entrepreneurs in Angat Buhay areas, in any way possible. In supporting the livelihood To promote this goal, we have implemented various rather than from established suppliers. By providing of our women entrepreneurs, the OVP hopes to capacity building activities to support women interventions that would complete the product cycle encourage countless others to do the same and create entrepreneurs in the development of their enterprises. of our women entrepreneurs, we are opening wider partnerships with them, deepening our collective markets for their native products. appreciation of our culture and traditional crafts. Several of our administrative and support staff attended the Level 1 Public Procurement Specialist Following months of preparation, the initiative paid off Certification Course (PPSC) as part of the OVP’s as we successfully procured indigenous products such efforts to streamline the procurement process and as Abaca placemats and backpacks from Bukidnon, enhance the culture of fiscal prudence. Originally, Yakan table runners from Lamitan, Basilan, and Ikat BISERBISYONG LEVEL UP 15 ISO Certified: Making the Best Better observed and performance is measured objectively As we approach our third year of certification, vis-a-vis these standards. we recognize the extent to which the organization has matured vis-a-vis where we have started. Each year has seen the efficient migration of processes But rather than be complacent, we see this as a from a purely manual platform to an increasingly challenge—one which we willingly embrace in the digitized platform. Since the start of the term, several next three years, so that we can deliver as effectively Information Systems have been implemented for on our mission to serve the last, the least and the lost.