𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐨, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐌𝐒𝐖𝐃𝐎, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲’𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
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The Local Government Unit of Maco, through its Gender and Development (GAD) Office, in partnership with the Sangguniang Bayan Office, Municipal Health Office, MSWDO, and Council of Women, conducted a benchmarking activity at Tagum City’s Atiman Center and Child Minding Center. The activity aimed to observe best practices in social welfare, early childhood care, and community-based programs to enhance local services in Maco.
The delegation was warmly welcomed by Ms. Sally Balili, RSW, CSWD Officer, who guided the team throughout the visit. The benchmarking began at the Child Minding Center, where members observed program implementation, child care services, and staff engagement.
The visit continued at the Atiman Center, where Dr. Joyce Lyn J. Hernani guided the delegation and explained the meaning behind “ATIMAN,” which stands for Atimanun, Tagdon, Ilhon, Matutuon, Amumahon Nato. She also highlighted the center’s objectives and its two major thrusts: Prevention and Intervention, aimed at addressing social welfare and rehabilitation needs in the community.
Following the site visits, a critiquing and feedback session was conducted. Participants shared their observations, identified best practices that could be adapted in Maco, and discussed strategies to enhance the efficiency, inclusivity, and impact of local programs.
The LGU Maco delegation extended its gratitude to Mayor Rey T. Uy, Ms. Sally Balili, Dr. Hernani, and the staff of both centers for their support and warm reception. The benchmarking activity reinforced LGU Maco’s commitment to responsive, people-centered governance and the continuous improvement of programs that promote social welfare and gender and development initiatives.
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