In a bid to foster community empowerment and uphold the spirit of teamwork among Filipinos, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed government agencies to observe “Community Development Week” and “Community Development Day.” This initiative, outlined in Memorandum Circular (MC) 41, aims to promote community engagement and collaboration throughout the country.
Under MC 41, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has been tasked with leading the activities and programs of the annual Community Development Week and Community Development Day. In a show of unity, all national government agencies, including government-owned or -controlled corporations, government financial institutions, and state universities and colleges, are required to extend their support and cooperation for these events.
Furthermore, local government units (LGUs) are encouraged to provide full support and cooperation in the conduct of relevant activities and programs during the annual event. This inclusive approach ensures that communities at all levels are actively involved in the development process.
The significance of Community Development Week and Community Development Day can be traced back to Proclamation 316, issued in 1994. According to this proclamation, the first week of January and January 6 of every year have been designated as Community Development Week and Community Development Day, respectively. These dates serve as an opportunity to recognize the invaluable contributions and collaborative efforts of both government and non-government organizations in the development of local communities, people empowerment, and community mobilization.
The DILG, in coordination with non-government and people’s organizations, takes the lead in organizing the annual celebration. By involving various stakeholders, the government aims to create a platform for dialogue and collaboration, fostering a sense of shared responsibility for community development.
The release of MC 41 by Malacañang on Friday ensures the immediate implementation of this directive. The prompt action reflects the government’s commitment to promoting community development and empowering citizens to actively participate in shaping their communities.
The observance of Community Development Week and Community Development Day not only highlights the importance of community engagement but also serves as a catalyst for sustainable development. Through these events, Filipinos are encouraged to work together, leveraging their collective strengths and resources to address local challenges and improve the overall quality of life.
By instilling the “bayanihan spirit,” a term that refers to the Filipino tradition of communal unity and cooperation, President Marcos Jr. aims to inspire a sense of pride and ownership among Filipinos. This spirit of teamwork fosters a supportive environment where individuals and communities can thrive, ensuring a brighter future for all.
In conclusion, the directive to observe Community Development Week and Community Development Day underscores the government’s commitment to community empowerment and collaboration. By actively involving government agencies, non-government organizations, and citizens, this initiative aims to create a platform for dialogue, cooperation, and collective action. Through the celebration of these events, Filipinos are encouraged to embrace the “bayanihan spirit” and work together towards sustainable community development.
Source: The Manila Times
"Kwa lengo la kuimarisha nguvu za jamii na kuendeleza roho ya kazi ya timu miongoni mwa Wafilipino, Rais Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ameelekeza mashirika ya serikali kuzingatia ""Wiki ya Maendeleo ya Jumuiya"" na ""Siku ya Maendeleo ya Jumuiya"" - mpango huu, ulioelezwa katika Mkataba wa Mzunguko (MC) 41, unakusudia kukuza ushiriki wa jamii na ushirikiano nchini kote." Kwa mujibu wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba wa Mkataba. Kwa kuonyesha umoja, mashirika yote ya serikali ya kitaifa, ikiwa ni pamoja na mashirika ya serikali au kudhibitiwa, taasisi za fedha za serikali, na vyuo vikuu na vyuo vikuu vya serikali, zinahitajika kupanua msaada wao na ushirikiano kwa matukio haya. Zaidi ya hayo, vitengo vya serikali za mitaa (LGUs) vinahimizwa kutoa msaada kamili na ushirikiano katika uendeshaji wa shughuli na programu husika wakati wa tukio la kila mwaka. Njia hii ya ushirikiano inahakikisha kwamba jamii katika ngazi zote zinahusika kikamilifu katika mchakato wa maendeleo. Siku ya Maendeleo ya Jamii (Community Development Week) na Siku ya Maendeleo ya Jamii (Community Development Day) ni tamko la mwaka 1994 lililoitwa Proclaimation 316. "Kwa mujibu wa taarifa hiyo, ""Juma la kwanza la Januari na Januari 6 kila mwaka zimetangazwa kama wiki ya maendeleo ya jamii na siku ya maendeleo ya jamii.""" Tarehe hizi ni fursa ya kutambua michango muhimu na juhudi za ushirikiano za mashirika ya serikali na yasiyo ya serikali katika maendeleo ya jamii za mitaa, kuwezesha watu, na kuhamasisha jamii. DILG, kwa uratibu na mashirika yasiyo ya serikali na ya watu, huongoza katika kuandaa sherehe ya kila mwaka. Kwa kuhusisha wadau mbalimbali, serikali inakusudia kuunda jukwaa la mazungumzo na ushirikiano, kukuza hisia ya jukumu la pamoja kwa maendeleo ya jamii. Kuondolewa kwa MC41 na Malaccañang Ijumaa huhakikisha utekelezaji wa mara moja wa agizo hili. Hatua hiyo ya haraka inaonyesha kujitolea kwa serikali kukuza maendeleo ya jamii na kuwawezesha raia kushiriki kikamilifu katika kuunda jamii zao. Maadhimisho ya wiki ya maendeleo ya jamii na siku ya maendeleo ya jamii sio tu inasisitiza umuhimu wa ushiriki wa jamii lakini pia hutumika kama kichocheo cha maendeleo endelevu. """Kupitia matukio haya, Wafilipino wanahimizwa kufanya kazi pamoja, kutumia nguvu zao za pamoja na rasilimali ili kukabiliana na changamoto za ndani na kuboresha ubora wa maisha kwa ujumla." Kwa kuingiza "roho ya bayanihan", neno linalorejelea utamaduni wa Ufilipino wa umoja wa kikabila na ushirikiano, Rais Marcos Jr. anakusudia kuhamasisha hisia ya kiburi na umiliki miongoni mwa Wafilipino. Roho hii ya kazi ya timu huendeleza mazingira ya kuunga mkono ambapo watu binafsi na jamii zinaweza kusitawi, kuhakikisha siku zijazo nzuri kwa wote. Kwa kumalizia, maagizo ya kuadhimisha Wiki ya Maendeleo ya Jumuiya na Siku ya Maendeleo ya Jumuiya inasisitiza kujitolea kwa serikali kwa nguvu za jamii na ushirikiano. Kwa kuhusisha kikamilifu mashirika ya serikali, mashirika yasiyo ya serikali, na raia, mpango huu unakusudia kuunda jukwaa la mazungumzo, ushirikiano, na hatua ya pamoja. Kupitia sherehe za matukio haya, Wafilipino wanahimizwa kukumbatia "roho ya bayanihan" na kufanya kazi pamoja kuelekea maendeleo endelevu ya jamii. Chanzo: Manila Times