Review of the

Department of Budget
and Management

Green Green Green

Presented by:
L. Arch. Don Manlangit
Ecohaven OPC

Date:
Nov. 24, 2022
Content 01
Parks & Open Spaces

02
Green Green Green
Program and Timeline

03
Case Studies

04
IDiscussion and Challenges
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L. ARCH. DON MANLANGIT
Founder & CEO
EDUCATION
Master of Urban Planning (Professional) and Urban Design
Second Class Honours (First Division)
The University of Auckland
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Cum Laude
University of the Philippines - Diliman
“Public spaces are sites which are accessible
and enjoyable by all without a profit motive
and take on various spatial forms, including
parks, streets, sidewalks, markets and
playgrounds. Good public spaces enhance
community cohesion and promote health,
happiness, and well-being for all citizens.”

–UN HABITAT
Parks and Open Spaces
Benefits

Promote Healthy Safeguard the Boost Tourism Attract Investments

Lifestyle Environment
Department of Budget and Management
Green Green Green Program

It is a unique national assistance

program aim for the development of
public open spaces to 146 cities in the
Philippines from 2018 to 2021.

Some projects include parks, plazas,

waterfronts, institutional spaces and
streetscapes.
Official Launch of the DBM Green Green Green
October 2018
DBM Green Green Green Program Timeline

2018 2019 2021

Local Budget Circular LBC No. 120 LBC No. 133

Php 2.48 billion Php 350 million

(LBC) No. 116-A
Php 2.5 billion

2018 October
2020
LBC No. 123
Official Launch of the Php 2.48 billion
Program
Case Studies 01 San Pablo City, Laguna

02 Naga City, Camarines Sur

03 Legazpi City, Albay

04 Bislig City, Surigao del Sur

05 Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

Dona Leonila Park
San Pablo City, Laguna
Prior to the redevelopment

“It was hardly appreciated because there was no

clear significant use for the place, there was no
striking aesthetic value. It was bare ground with
patches of shrubs, wild plants and overgrown trees,
with a broken fountain, broken concrete benches,
and a deteriorated bandstand.”
- Luzviminda Migriño
Senior Tourism Officer
Laguna

Dona Leonila Park, San Pablo City

Laguna

Dona Leonila Park, San Pablo City

Laguna

Dona Leonila Park, San Pablo City

Laguna

Dona Leonila Park, San Pablo City

Laguna

Dona Leonila Park, San Pablo City

Centro Naga Pedestrianization
Project
Naga City, Camarines Sur
Camarines Sur

Centro Naga
Pedestrianization Project
Camarines Sur

Centro Naga Pedestrianization Project

Camarines Sur

Centro Naga Pedestrianization Project

Camarines Sur

Centro Naga Pedestrianization Project

Camarines Sur

Centro Naga Pedestrianization Project

Camarines Sur

Centro Naga Pedestrianization Project

Sawangan Park
Legazpi City, Albay
Prior to the redevelopment

“(It used to be a) naturally flattened, non-formal

place for various activities, (and it was also used for
the) Ibalong Festival invitational beach volleyball.”

- Arch. Rey Acosta

City Achitect
Albay

Legazpi City - Sawangan Park

Albay

Legazpi City - Sawangan Park

Albay

Legazpi City - Sawangan Park

Albay

Legazpi City - Sawangan Park

Albay

Legazpi City - Sawangan Park

 Bislig Bayfront
Bislig City, Surigao del Sur
 Surigao del Sur
Surigao del Sur
2021 Golden Trezzini
Bislig City - Bislig Bayfront
Special Mention Award for Landscape Architecture
 Surigao del Sur
Surigao del Sur
2021 Golden Trezzini
Bislig City - Bislig Bayfront
Special Mention Award for Landscape Architecture
 Surigao del Sur
Surigao del Sur
2021 Golden Trezzini
Bislig City - Bislig Bayfront
Special Mention Award for Landscape Architecture
 Surigao del Sur
Surigao del Sur
2021 Golden Trezzini
Bislig City - Bislig Bayfront
Special Mention Award for Landscape Architecture
 Surigao del Sur
Surigao del Sur
2021 Golden Trezzini
Bislig City - Bislig Bayfront
Special Mention Award for Landscape Architecture
Surigao del Sur

Bislig Bayfront - Bislig City

Balayong People's Park
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Palawan

Puerto Princesa City - Balayong Park

In developing the Balayong People’s Park,
the city hopes to directly address the need for urban
greening. The park mixes a variety of green spaces — it has
a forest park, mini-parks, and a recreational park, all of which
aim to provide a “safe space, (and) that can nurture
positivity.”

- Engr. Jovenee Sagun

City Planning & Development Coordinator
Palawan

Puerto Princesa City - Balayong Park

Palawan

Puerto Princesa City - Balayong Park

Palawan

Puerto Princesa City - Balayong Park

Palawan

Puerto Princesa City - Balayong Park

Palawan

Puerto Princesa City - Balayong Park

Surigao del Sur
Discussion
1. The DBM Green Green Green prompted the massive development
and appreciation of public open spaces in various cities.

2. Several LGUs supported the fund, and some appropriated local funds
for the development of public open spaces.

3. Parks became the branding identity of the city, i.e., tourism

destinations, health and wellness, environmental and cultural landmarks.
Challenges
1. Program continuity - need of national framework for parks
development

2. The funding was exclusive for cities - need to include the municipalities.

3. Operations and maintenance of completed projects

4. Technical assistance and partnerships

Thank you!

L. Arch. Don Patrick Manlangit

Ecohaven OPC
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