MISSION:

The Provincial Planning and Development Office is a God centered organization where the people are open to change, united, serving blissfully and continuously working hand in hand for further development of Bulacan.

VISION:

We are committed to work together in striving for excellence by serving as catalyst of change through effective development planning for sustainable growth of the province.

MANDATES:

As stipulated in the Local Government Code, the PPDO shall:

• Formulate integrated economic, social, physical and other development plans and policies for consideration of the PDC;
• Conduct continuing studies, researches and training programs necessary to evolve plans and programs for implementation and studies undertaken by the different functional groups and agencies;
• Integrate and coordinate all sector plans;
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the different development programs, projects, activities in accordance with the approved development plans;
• Prepare comprehensive plans and other development planning documents for the consideration of the PDC;
• Analyze the income and expenditure patterns, formulate and recommend fiscal plans and policies for consideration of the finance committee;
• Promote people's participation in development planning; and
• Exercise such other powers and perform such other functions and duties as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

FUNCTIONS:

A. PLANS AND PROGRAMS DIVISION

• Formulate integrated economic, social, physical and other development plans and policies;
• Integrate and coordinate all sectoral activities;
• Prepare comprehensive plans and other development planning documents for consideration of the PDC;
• Provide analysis and recommendations on fiscal plans and policies for the consideration of the finance committee;
• Serve as a coordinating unit for development planning in the province;
• Perform other related functions that may be assigned from time to time.

B. Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Division

• Develop, install and implement quality and performance monitoring, assessment and evaluation of plans, programs and projects implementation;
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the different programs, projects, activities in accordance with the approved development plans;
• Provide recommendations on the results of the monitoring and evaluation activities;
• Determine research priority areas/ research agenda relevant to the needs of the province;
• Conduct research studies that relate to developmental, scientific and technological requirements of the province;
• Perform other related functions that may be assigned from time to time.

C. Databank and Statistics Division

• Provide updated and substantial information for development planning;
• Overall responsible for the GIS Center and database of the province;
• Formulate plans and policies for the efficient functioning and operation of the GIS facility and databank;
• Identify and develop methodologies for data capture and processing to ensure the accurate registration of geographic features and generation of map outputs;
• Develop GIS applications to further improve the economy and enhance the delivery of service of the provincial government;
• Process, analyse and manipulate data using GIS software to generate derived and modelled outputs;
• Develop system of menu-based interfaces to the various databases to ensure update, management, tabulation and output of information;
• Perform other related functions that may be assigned from time to time.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:

• Annual Investment Plan
• Bulacan Council for Sustainable Development (BCSD)
• Provincial Development Council (PDC)
• Bids and Awards Committee
• Provincial Project Monitoring Committee (PPMC)
• Preparation of Project Proposals / Feasibility Study / Concept Papers
• Databanking
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Municipal / City Land Use Plan
• Annual Accomplishment Report
• Community-based Monitoring System (CBMS)
• Local Productivity and Performance Measurement System
• Vital Indicators / Socio-Economic Profile
• Gawad Galing Barangay
• Dangal ng Lipi

ACHIEVEMENTS:

• 2009 Gawad Kilos Bayanihan Award - Continuing Excellence Award - PGB
• 2007 Gawad Kilos Bayanihan Award - Continuing Excellence Award - PGB
• 2006 Gawad Kilos Bayanihan Award - Hall of Fame Award - PGB
• 2006 Gawad Kilos Bayanihan Award - Outstanding Result Contributing Department - PGB
• 2005 Gawad Kilos Bayanihan Award - Outstanding Result Contributing Department - PGB
• 2004 Gawad Kilos Bayanihan Award - Outstanding Result Contributing Department - PGB
• Finalist 2001 Bayanihan Awards - Search for Outstanding Department - PGB
• Finalist 2000 Bayanihan Awards - Search for Outstanding Department - PGB
• 2005 Best Practitioner - 5S on Good Housekeeping - PGB
• 2004 Best Practitioner - 5S on Good Housekeeping - PGB
• 2002 Best Practitioner - 5S on Good Housekeeping - PGB
• 2001 Best Practitioner - 5S on Good Housekeeping - PGB
• 2000 Best Practitioner - 5S on Good Housekeeping - PGB
• Second Runner-Up - 2005 Dr. Manuel Roxas' Galing Paglilingkod Award - Search for Best Flavor of the Month - PGB
• 2003 Land Use Awards - DILG's Recognition for having the Most Number of Approved Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) in the Philippines
• Outstanding Employees ( Natatanging Kawani ng Taon)

Year 2005

• Arlene G. Pascual - Managerial category
• Rodello C. Robles - Supervisory category - Result Contributing category
• Randy H. Po - Professional / Technical - Result Contributing category

Year 2003

• Norminda B. Calayag - Professional / Technical

Year 2002

• Ricardo C. Medina, Jr. - Supervisory category

Year 2001

• Rodello C. Robles - Professional / Technical

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Ms. Arlene G. Pascual
Department Head

Mailing Address:
Provincial Planning and Development Office
3rd Floor, Provincial Capitol Building
City of Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines 3000

Tel: +63(44) 791-8176; +63(44) 791-8177 (GIS)

Email: ppdo@bulacan.gov.ph
arlene.pascual@bulacan.gov.ph