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Acknowledgment
THIS compilation of best practices in local governance would not have
materialized without the support and cooperation of a number of
individuals and institutional partners. The Galing Pook Foundation
expresses its gratitude to the GOP-UNDP Programme: Fostering
Democratic Governance, for supporting the project; and to the members
of the Tri-Partite Committee, --- NEDA Director Antonio C. Fernandez
Jr., UNDP Governance Portfolio Manager, Dr. Emmanuel Buendia, UP
NCPAG Dean, Dr. Alex Brillantes, Jr. for providing professional guidance
in the planning and implementation of the project. The Foundation also
wishes to thank the Program Management Office, especially Ms. Rosette
Librea and Staff, for keeping the project on track and within the stated
project objectives.
The Foundation also acknowledges the valuable contribution of case
writers, Carmina B. Flores, Rovik Obanil, Rodolfo Desuasido, and Allen
M. Mariano; former Calbiga, Samar Mayor Melchor F. Nacario, for
editorial guidance and layout; Pamela Grafilo, for her dedication as
Project Coordinator; Jimmy Domingo and Alex Baluyut for the
photographs used in this book; and the Board of Trustees, for continually
providing institutional guidance to the Foundation.
Finally, and certainly not the least, Galing Pook extends its gratitude
as well as commendation to the local government units, officials, and
constituents represented and showcased in this publication. Without
their programs worthy of replication, this project would not have been a
reality.
Mabuhay kayong lahat!