Watershed Development Program

The Local Government Unit of Bacong is embarking on a no nonsense contribution for a Green Environment, the Watershed Development Program. This program is part of our Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and requires 120 ha Tree Planting on a 12 kilometer stretch of rivers like Lawigan, Malangwa, Tubod, Buntis and their 20 meter public easement on both sides.

This activity started on August 7, 2010 and shall continue every saturday until completed by the by the LGU Employees and Officials headed by the Local Chief Executive.

Breakdown of Trees Planted

August 7, 2010 - 400 trees

August 14, 2010, - 200 trees

August 21, 2010 - 200 trees

September 4, 2010 -100 trees

September 11, 2010 - 50 trees

September 18, 2010 - 50 trees

September 25, 2010 - 100 trees

Before the formal start of tree planting activities by the LGU, NGO's PO's started planting on the area ACSAT 100 trees, Cuernos De Negros Mountaineering Club 100 trees, and SPI 100 trees.

All seedlings/planting materials were provided by the LGU.

Tree Planting Policies Adapted;

-All tree planting activities in the Public Lands mentioned shall be documented at the LGU Mayor's Office/MPDO

-Planting materials shall be provided by the LGU to make sure all planted trees are endemic.

-Tree planters shall bring 1 bamboo stick for each tree planted at least 1 meter long as tree marker for monitoring purposes.

-Weekly monitoring and maintenance will be executed by the LGU for the seedlings.

This program would take the LGU quite some time to finish and will be visible in about 10 years

for our next generation to benefit and make the Municipality of Bacong a better place to live in...

Time Management- A great Need for Baconganons

"To effectively manage time is to be able to control time"

1. MAKE A PLAN. Start the day by making a general schedule with emphasis on two or three important things you like to accomplish. Prioritize them and set deadlines.

2. CONCENTRATE. Do not be interrupted in doing too many things at once. Do it piece-meal or think one thing at a time on the most important task.

3. TAKE A BREAK. Relieve tension by doing isometric exercise like walking around, deep breathing, stretching or going to the restroom. You may take a light merienda ( However "taking break" to most Filipinos is eating a heavy snack!) You have 10 minutes for this.

4. AVOID CLUTTER. A disarrayed table or room could hinder concentration, creates tension, and frustration. Put and use a waste basket near your table or corner of your room.

5. DON'T BE A PERFECTIONIST. To strive for excellence is attainable , gratifying and healthy,but not for perfection , which is often unattainable, frustrating and a waste of time.

6. DONT BE AFRAID TO SAY "NO!". This is a time-saving attitude. Avoid counter productive talks- like answering unimportant calls , uncalled for requests (i.e. "Paalayon" or favors),etc. Dont worry about offending others annoying requests.

7.DON'T BE PROCRASTINATE.( The "mañana habit"- deeply rooted trait of Filipinos). By all means, cut this bad habit now. "Never postpone for tomorrow what you can do today." is the best policy.

8.APPLY "RADICAL SURGERY". This sounds like a surgeon removing a pre-cancerrous growth. Please stop your time-wasting activities - e.g. uncalled for socializing ,"tsismis" (gossiping), reading fantastic comics,etc. All these non-essential things will consume precious time.

9. LEARN TO DELEGATE. You don't have to be the "boss" all the time. You must educate and trust your subordinates and assign them some tasks to facilitate routine matters. This decision will lessen you work load and saves time.

10.DON'T BE A "WORKAHOLIC". Workaholic is a guy who is addicted to his work to get rich quick. He refuses to relax and avoid taking a vacation.