Republic of the Philippines | DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANDEMPLOYMENT | AJA) \/AB Intramuros, Manila ar Ptove thes Jobs! Tereicesies Rea Ps decent, job: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER No. 24 Series of 2020 INSTITUTIONALIZING THE DOLE KABUHAYAN AWARDS: AWARDING OF BEST DOLE-ASSISTED LIVELIHOOD PROJECTS In the interest of the service, and in recognition of the outstanding accomplishments exemplified by the beneficiaries, implementers, and partners relative to the implementation of the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP), a Guidelines for the Selection of Awardees for various categories of awards for the DOLE Kabuhayan Awards, is hereby issued to institutionalize the process, rules, and regulations governing the selection of awardees at the regional and national levels. |. Objectives The DOLE Kabuhayan Awards aims to: 1, Recognize and reward outstanding DOLE-assisted livelihood projects both for the individual and group categories at the Regional and National Levels; 2, Document and showcase the best practices of outstanding livelihood projects in achieving viability and sustainability of their businesses; 3. Recognize the DOLE partners in the implementation of the DILP, i.e. PESO Managers of LGUs where the awardees come from, as well as LGUs and other Accredited co-Partners, ie. Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)/State Colleges and Universities, (SUCs)/People's Organizations (POs) with significant contribution in the implementation of DILP; and 4, Recognize the DOLE Regional Offices and livelihood focal persons with significant efforts and outstanding accomplishments in the implementation of the program. Il. Categories of Awards and Prizes A. Major Awards The awarding of Regional and National Winners for Best DOLE-assisted livelihood projects will have two (2) categories, as follows: Category 1: Best Individual Project — To be awarded to an individual project that has demonstrated potential for significant growth and sustainability, which helped in augmenting the income of the individual entrepreneur. Category 2: Best Group Project — To be awarded to a group undertaking that has significantly contributed to employment generation and demonstrated potential for significant growth and sustainability. Aside from plaques, the awardees will receive the following cash awards:‘Awardees Cash Awards Individual Category | Group Category Regional Winners ct 30,000 | 50,000 National Winners Best 50,000 P400,000 2” Best 40,000 80,000 3" Best 30,000 60,000 B. Special Awards al Special awards will also be given to DOLE Regional Offices, Livelihood Focal Persons, nd LGUs with outstanding achievements on the following categories of award Category of Award Description Prize Top Performing To be awarded to the top 3 regional | +» Cash of Regions in Livelihood | offices that have the most) P10,000.00 Implementation outstanding achievements in terms |» Plaque of of timely submission of report,| — Recognition physical and financial accomplishments, minimal number of audit observations, and good practices/innovations initiated Top 3 Performing To be awarded to the top 3 regional |» Cash of Regions in offices that have demonstrated| — P10,000.00 Sustainable significant efforts in providing | * Plaque of Livelinood Framework | technical support and other | Recognition implementation interventions to the beneficiaries of SLF in terms of timely submission of reports, faciltatingfinitiating SLF- related activities, and forging of partnerships. Best in Video To be awarded to the top 3 regional Documentation offices for both individual and group categories that submitted the best video documentation in terms of content, coherence, clarity, and creativity, * Best Cash of 20,000 Plaque of Recognition + 2" Best Cash of P15,000 | Plaque of Recognition * 3" Best Cash of P10,000 Plaque of RecognitionCategory of Award Description Prize Best Performing Livelihood Focal Person ‘* Regional Level To be awarded to the best 3 regional livelihood focal persons who have demonstrated significant efforts in supervising and monitoring of the implementation of DILP. * Best * 2% Best * 3° Best To be awarded to the 16 provincialfield office's livelihood focal persons that have been selected by their respective regional offices as the outstanding provincialfield livelihood focal person Cash of P10,000 Plaque of Recognition Cash of P7,000 Plaque of Recognition Cash of P5,000 Plaque of Recognition Cash of P7,000.00 Plaque of Recognition * Provincial! Field Office's Level Best Local Government Unit (LGU) - Implementing DILP (per Regional Office) Best ACP- Implementing DILP (NGOs, SUCs, POs) To be awarded to the 16 LGUs nationwide (1 per region) with significant performance and contribution in the implementation of the DILP. To be awarded to the 16 ACPs nationwide (1 per region) with significant performance and contribution in the implementation of the DILP Cash of P20,000 Plaque of Recognition Cash of P20,000 Plaque of Recognition Recognition of PESO Managers of the National Winners of Best DOLE-Assisted Livelihood Projects (for individual and group categories) To be awarded to the respective PESO Managers of the National Winners for Best DOLE-Assisted Livelinood Projects (for individual and group categories) as an appreciation for their ~—_ vital contribution for the growth and the sustainability of livelihood projects of the awardees. Plaque of RecognitionMechanics A. Evaluation Criteria Selection of awardees shall be based on the criteria set for the purpose, as follows: 1. Best DOLE-Assisted Livelihood Projects — Minimum Requirements Category of Minimum Requirements Projects should have been funded by DOLE within four years prior to the current year (e.g. For Y2020 Awarding, projects should have been funded within Y2016-2019) ‘* For Formation, projects should have been provided with DOLE's assistance within four years prior to the current year. (e.g. For Y2020 Awarding, projects should have been funded within Y2016-2019) + For Enhancement, projects should have started through DOLE's assistance in terms of working capital, and provided enhancement within at least one (1) year after the first assistance. (e.g. For Y2020 Awarding, projects should have been provided enhancement within Y2017- 2019) *The organization should have started as workers’ association * Nominees for group category should preferably come from SLF enrolled projects Note: projects. ‘Those who were already conferred as the regional and national winners during the previous Kabuhayan Awards are no longer eligible to compete for the awards to give equitable chance/opportunity to other DOLE-assisted livelihood2.4 Best DOLE-Assisted elihood Projects — INDIVIDUAL Category (REGIONAL LEVEL) BEST DOLE-ASSISTED LIVELIHOOD PROJECT CRITERIA (INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY] CATIERIA ‘OUTPUT INDICATORS ‘OBSERVABLE INDICATORS MEANS OF VERIFICATION RELEVANCE (25%) ~The applicability of the Projects signified by its responsiveness tothe needs of the beneficiaries. Relevance to the beneficiaries = Complied with the Livelihood Guidelines in terms of: (2) priority cients, (2) nature of project, and (3) documentary requirements Beneficiaries are the priority clients oF DOLE Livelihood Program, ‘The project has supported the needs ofthe beneficiaries and consistent with priorities Identified by HOPR Cluster, RCCs and other relevant national or local government agencies. Complete documentary requirements were submitted Project Reports Project Proposal Beneficiary Survey Visit and interview Local or Regional Development Plan (HOPR Priorities etc) EFFECTIVENESS (25%) = Excellence in project management, production (of good quality product/service and ‘adoption of good marketing practices reflects the success of project outputs. Y_ eifective Management = Has maintained a simple-recoding system Presence of simple recording system Project Reports Books of Accounts Documentation of meetings and activities (photos included) Visit and interview 7 fective Marketing + Products or services are responsive to the needs of ‘markets present within or outside the community = The volume of sales is sustainable to supply the needs of the market Increase in monthly sales Availabilty of affordable products and Project Reports Sales Reports Book of Accounts 7 Effective Production Has produced quality yet affordable products or ‘Customer satisfaction (based on volume of sales) Project Reports Sales and inventory Reports Visit and interview EFFECIENCY (25%) = The financas generated 7 Financiol Viability + Has generated prof = Availabilty of cash to finance project operations “available cash in hand or In bank lin PRP) Project Reports Financial Records ~The impacts of the project are evident ‘through the socio- economic development of beneficiaries. = Household income of the beneficiaries has increased. Beneficiaries have developed entrepreneurial sks. + Has generated employment (Additional points ifthe benefcaries are covered in social security) through the additional earnings received from the project. ‘Workers hired to help in the project Able to demonstrate acquired skills by the project are Bank Book utilized efficiently to ‘meet the project expenses. - IMPACT (25%) Impact on the beneficiaries Beneficiaries were able to meet basie needs Project Reports Beneficiary Survey Focus Group Discussion Visitand interview Photo Documentation2.2 Best DOLE-Assisted Livelihood Projects — INDIVIDUAL Category (NATIONAL LEVEL) BEST DOLE-ASSISTED LIVELIHOOD PROJECT CRITERIA (INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY) CRTIERIA, OUTPUT INDICATORS OBSERVABLE INDICATORS. MEANS OF VERIFICATION EFFECTIVENESS (3074) Effective Management Presence of simple recording system Project Reports = Excellence in project Has maintained a simple-recoding system Books of Accounts management, Documentation of meetings production of good quality product/service and adoption of good marketing practices reflects the success of project outputs. and_ activities (photos included) Visit and interview Effective Marketing Products or services are responsive to the needs of ‘markets present within or outside the community. The volume of sales is sustainable to supply the needs of the market Increase in monthly sales Availablity of affordable products and Project Reports Sales Reports Book of Accounts ‘Effective Production Has produced quality yet affordable products or ‘Customer satisfaction based on volume oF sales) Project Reports Sales and Inventory Reports Visit and Interview EFFECIENCY (30%) = The finances generated by the project are utilized efficiently to meet the project expenses. Financial Viability Has generated profit ‘Availability of cash to finance project operations “Available cash in hand or in bank (in PhP) Project Reports Financial Records Bank Book IMPACT (40%) ‘The impacts of the project are evident through the soci economic development of beneficiaries. Impact on the beneficiaries Household income of the beneficiaries has increased, Beneficiaries have developed entrepreneurial skills Has generated employment {Additional points ifthe beneficiaries are covered in social security) Beneficiaries were able to meet basie needs ‘through the additional earnings received from the project. Workers hire to help in the project Able to demanstrate acquired skills Project Reports Beneficiary Survey Focus Group Discussion Visit and Interview Photo Documentation3.1 Best DOLE-Assisted Livelihood Projects - GROUP Category (REGIONAL LEVEL) BEST DOLE-ASSISTED LIVELIHOOD PROJECT CRITERIA (GROUP CATEGORY) CRTIERIA ‘OUTPUT INDICATORS ‘OBSERVABLE INDICATORS (MEANS OF VERIFICATION RELEVANCE TESA = Theapplesbilty of th project is signed byes respensivenassto the nesce of banciarer andthe commun, 7 Relevance fo the beneficiaries ona the Cmnmuniiy = compiiag withthe Lvatinood Gulzeinas in terms of: (2) ‘ror cents, (2) nature of project and (3, ‘ecurenearyrequiremenss, aretiares ae the prot ents of DOE Uveinogd Progra ‘The prajet has supported the needs cf the beneficiaries and consurent wh pranties isenineg local government agencies Complete documentary requrements were submites Proje Reports Projece Propose! Vistand intriew Local or Regional Development Plan (ropa erie ee) Projecx/beraicry Prete THRECTIVENESS RY ‘marketing precicesconenbute 19 the projets suc T_ifetve Management 7 nsttutonatzed potices, nandurs, rules and tepulatorgarizations actives overment agencies or private istntons Presence of writen poles, Handards or ules and regulations in the project implementation (i, prot Sharing semere, by at, & ete] resance ot standard recorekesping 2ystem Dccumentatien on mestings and development ‘echrical & capital asistance accessed rom overrmantagencles or privte stations Prajee Reprs Books of accounts Decumentation of matings and ecies ptos cluded cut Group Oscussion effective rarkating C Marestabenee secesbl, profile maskets ~ Adopts attecsve seateges or yet 23 proms prodvesser services Promotional Rratagy or ayer in pate to naTeaTE Ineretse in aenat sas Sales Repos sects of accourss 7 effective Preaucion = Has produces qualty yet affordable products or services 2 Volume of prosucton has responded tothe demande of the marist lasatiens) pints f the project has asopted effective production technology or satay that improved the Erogusign caoscin and minimises cort sna wsstagee ‘CastomerSatsfaction (based on volume of se] Jzvnlablty of qual products or rerccee Ineressed production cazaciny ust innovation introeuces Esles and incentory Repos et sna renew TRCN SRT ~The inances generated by the projet are tinea offerte let tha projec exsences Y Financial Vibity “ne inane postions surtsinatle sna blanc. "alae Valoe OED) Return incezeen (01) (in Ph) TART ~The sode-econemie impacts of the project ere elusive tothe bontfesaristsnctee community Tinpact on beneficiaries 7 Househois income ofthe beneficiaries has increased 2 senefiares have developed entrepreneurial anc crzonsational kil (adeional pant # the beneficiaries are covere in social srotecton programs] "adaivonal income raved by benehares Brough wages and profit raring or dvdends. baceicaries were sie ts mest basse noeds through ‘he adsional sarnings received from the project. impact on comnanity Har generstee employment forthe community Hat spearhendesinkistver tmatconbutes tothe evelopment of the community ‘Warkas Fired rows th community ana nearby 3eae Encersrses second a erica by the preject within the community projector actives inte for community Financial Repors Transaction Becorde Vist soa nteniow Droweer/barsicany Pref3.2 Best DOLE-Assisted Livelihood Projects - GROUP Category (NATIONAL LEVEL) ‘BEST DOLE ASSISTED LIVELIHOOD PROJECT CRITERIA (GROUP CATEGORY) = Has spearheaded intatives that contributed tothe development ofthe communi community Projects or actvts inated for community development carina ‘OUTPUTINDICATORS ‘OBSERVABLE INDICATORS MEANS OF VERIFICATION THRECTIVENESS GOR) | 7 fective Management Trezence of rien pokes, standards oes and Project Repors Good pject | lniutonalzed ples, standards, rules nd ‘equltonsin the projet implementation Le. profit sharing | ~ Project Profle tranagement, | __‘eglauon for the project implementation Seheme, bylaws, Bete) Sooke of Accounts sattmeat | Haba functional project management team Presence of standard record-Leaping sytem Docerentation of eetngs and activites Pete | ~ conducted eeguar organizational aie Documentation on mestings and development acts (photos nuded Modotsor | Aetestedtecnial and rant sctance rom “ech &captal esstanceacessed fom goverment a semkcs nd | OVeMment agers or phate institution, 2gecles or rate sions Focus Group Oscusson option of | Hectve ‘ravtetng | 7 Efective marketing | = Pramatnal aategyoraemin ace oncene ales Project Reports peers | Hasesablsheg accesible potable mats | -_nreasen anual sls Sales Reports Contibtes | ~ Adopted effective strategies or system to promote ‘Accessibilty and affordably of product or services Books of Accounts theproject's | __ products orserics. | | success [7 fective Production “aster Sst (based on volume of aes Project Reports | Z Hipraducedqunty effort paducsor | vata af quay products or serves Sales and ivenory Reports serves incensed production copecty de tolnnevaton introduced | Vistandinteriew Volume of production as responded tothe demands ofthe martet (addtional points H the project has adopted effective production technology of strategy tht improved the production capac and minimized costs and wastes) ePRIENGY Om) % Ponca by [= Tanase vate in PY Project Repors = Thefances | Thefnancal postion ssstiable and balance, | ~ Retumoflvestnen (ROM (in HP) Financial Reports igararaned by "Aaalablty of cash to finance project operations | -_Asset-Debt Ratio Bank Accounts Semen Profs sustainable | areutiaed | stint to meet the projet pense. IMPACT) 7 tpact on beneficares ‘onal come eeivedbybenaiares ough wage Tree Reports an thesodo. |= Houeholdincome ofthe benelrieshasinceased. | and profit sharing or dividends Franca Reports Tegseie | Reneelares have developed entrepreneurial and enatcares were ble to met Das neds tough the ‘ramscton peelge orgatational sl. ddional earings rece from the poke. Recor Ihemrjecr | (Addons pontsi te beneficaries are covered in sci Vita interview dreincaive | protection programs) Focus Group tome | Dicusson beneicanes | Phat and the Impact on community [Workers hired from the communityand nearby areas jcumientaton ommuniy. | Hay generated employment for the community. Enterprises cessed or sence ye projet win the Preiecbenecay4, Top 3 Performing Regions in Livelihood Implementation To be awarded to the top 3 regional offices that have the most outstanding achievements on the following: * Timely submission of reports required under the Department Order | 35% 173-17, ie Consolidated Quarterly Progress Report, DILEEP Annual Report, DOLE Sustainable Livelihood Framework Semestral Status Report, Annual Action Plan Physical and Financial Accomplishments 20% ‘*_ Minimal number of COA audit observations 10% ‘+ Good Practices/innovations Initiated 35% | Total 100% | Top 3 Performing Regions in Sustainable Livelihood Framework Implementation SLF. To be awarded to the top 3 regional offices that have demonstrated significant efforts in providing technical support and other interventions to the beneficiaries of Timely submission of reports required under the Guide in the Operationalization of SLF 35% + Facilitated/Initiated SLF-related activities not funded by CO. * Forged partnership (with MOA) with other agencies which could provide support and assistance in the implementation of SLF > Region-initiated > Organization-nitiated 35% 30% Total Best in Video Documentation 100% | To be awarded to the top 3 regional office that submitted the best video documentation in terms of the following: Documentation/Content - refers to the comprehensiveness and relevance of information based on the requirements of the BWSC in selection of Best DOLE-Assisted Livelinood Projects 40% Coherence — refers to logical presentation of the story Clarity = refers to clearness of sounds, including mu: narration and * Creativity — refers to the overall aesthetic value and originality of concept 30% Total 100%7. Best Performing Regional Livelihood Focal Person (National Level) of DILP To be awarded to the top three regional lvelinood focal persons who have demonstrated significant effort in supervising and monitoring of the implementation * Timely submission to BWSC of required reports of the under the Department Order 173-17, i.e. Consolidated Quarterly Progress Report, DILEEP Annual Report, DOLE Sustainable Livelihood Framework Semestral Status Report, Annual Action Plan 30% + Significant effort in providing technical assistance to the POs/FOs in providing assistance to DILP beneficiaries (Kindly specify the period of designation, initiative, scope of responsibilities, innovation in the implementation of DILP, efforts to facilitate the liquidation of fund releases, ie. creation of Liquidation Team, sending of demand letters) 40% * Observed proper coordination with and feedbacking to CO and PO/FO 30% Total 100% 8. Best Performing Provincial/Field Office Livelihood Focal Person (Regional Level) provincial/field livelihood focal person. To be awarded to the sixteen provincialffield office’s (1 per region) focal persons that have been selected by their respective regional office as the outstanding the BWSC, i.e. actions taken on the request endorsed to ROs livelinood project proposals endorsed to ROs * Significant effort in providing assistance to DILP beneficiaries sending of demand letters) RO Note: Shall also consider completeness of requirements/attachments of (Kindly specify the period of designation, initiative, scope of responsibilities, innovation in the implementation of DILP, efforts to facilitate the liquidation of fund releases, i.e. creation of Liquidation Team, ‘+ Observed proper coordination with and feedbacking to PO/FO Head and | ‘+ Timely submission to RO of the required reports under the Department | 30% Order 173-17, ie. Consolidated Quarterly Progress Report, DILEEP Annual Report, DOLE Sustainable Livelinood Framework Semestral Status Report, Annual Action Plan, and other reports being required by 40% 30% | Total 100% 109. Best Local Government Unit (LGU) ~ Implementing DILP (per Regional Office) and contribution in the implementation of the DILP, as determined b) ‘To be awarded to the 16 LGUs nationwide (1 per region) with significant performance + No unliquidated cash advances and/or grants from DOLE 20% ‘© Support to the project by providing 20% equity, as well as assistance in 20% monitoring and supervision Active involvement of PESO in promoting livelihood opportunities to its 20% constituents + Significant initiatives in providing assistance to the DILP beneficiaries 20% No complaints from beneficiaries 20% Total 100% 10. Best ACP-Implementing DILP (per Regional Office) significant performance and contribution in the implementation of the determined by: “To be awarded to the 16 ACPs (i.e. NGOs, SUCs, POs) nationwide (1 per region) with DILP, as * No unliquidated cash advances and/or grants from DOLE 20% © Support to the project by providing 20% equity, as well as assistance in 20% monitoring and supervision * Active involvement of ACPs in promoting livelihood opportunities 20% + Significant initiatives in providing assistance to the DILP beneficiaries 20% No complaints from beneficiaries 20% Total 100% B. Submission of Entries B.1 Regional Level The DOLE-Provincial/Field Offices shall submit to their DOLE-Regional Offices, their respective nominees for the various categories. Categories of Documents to be Submitted Deadline of Awards is Submission ‘Major of Awards © Narrative documentation of the project | 2nd week of (Annex “A”) February * Best DOLE-Assisted | « Photos of project and their products Livelihood Projects | * Other supporting documents that will (Individual and| show proof of accomplishments in Group Categories) | relation to the project } | | Special Awards * Best Performing Endorsement form for Best Performing | 2nd week of Provincial/Field Provincial/Field Office’ Livelihood Focal | February Office’ Livelihood Person (Annex “B”) Focal Person iLCategories of | Documents to be Submitted Deadline of Awards Submission Office’ Livelihood Focal Person * Best Local Endorsement form for Best Local| 2nd week of Government Unit- | Government Unit — Implementing DILP | February Implementing DILP | (Annex “C”) 2nd week of February + Best ACP — Endorsement form for B Implementing DILP Implementing DILP (Annex (NGOs, SUCs, POs) The regional winners for the Special Awards, i.e. Best Provincial/Field Office’ Livelinood Focal Person, Best Local Government Unit — Implementing DILP, and Best ACP — Implementing DILP shall be officially endorsed to the DOLE-BWSC using the Annexes “B", “C", and “D” respectively, on or before the 1** week of March. B.2 National Level ‘The DOLE-Regional Office shall submit to the DOLE-BWSC, their respective nominees for the various categories, Categories Documents to be Submitted Deadline of Awards Submission ‘Major of Awards + Best DOLE-Assisted | + Narrative documentation of the project | 1st week of Livelihood Projects | (Annex “A”) March (Individual and | « Photos of project and their products Group Categories) | * Other supporting documents that will show proof of accomplishments in relation to the project ‘Special Awards + Best Performing + Endorsement form for Best Performing | 1st week of Regional Livelihood | Regional Livelihood Focal Person | March Focal Person (Annex “E”) «Top Performing ‘+ Endorsement form for Top Performing | 1st week of Regions in Regions in Livelihood Implementation | March Livelihood (Annex “F") Implementation | * Top Performing + Endorsement form for Top Performing | 1st. week of Regions in Regions in Livelihood Implementation | March Sustainable (Annex “G”) | 12Categories of | Documents to be Submitted Deadline of Awards ‘Subm Framework implementation * Best in Video ‘+ Maximum of 10 minute high definition | 1st week — of Documentation video documentation of projects in | March either mp4, avi, or mkv format, featuring the background and status of the organization prior to receipt of DOLE livelihood —_assistance, interventions and strategies adopted by the organization to sustain their livelihood undertakings, the challenges, experience and lessons learned, and impact of the livelihood program to the beneficiaries and the community NOTE: The nominations for various awards shall be submitted on the deadline set by the Awards Committee. Late submission will have corresponding deduction on points or disqualification in their vying for awards. C. Selection Committees 1. 21 Regional Level The Regional Project Evaluation Team (RPET) composed of the Assistant Regional Director, TSSD Chief, IMSD Chief, and Regional Livelihood Focal Person shall deliberate and select for endorsement to the Regional Director, the regional winners for the following categories of awards: + Best DOLE-Assisted Livelihood Projects (individual and group categories) + Best Performing Provincial/Field Office’ Livelihood Focal Person + Best Local Government Unit - Implementing DILP + Best ACP — Implementing DILP National Level * The DOLE-BWSC, through the Workers in the Informal Economy Development Division (WIEDD) shall be responsible for the following 1. Shortlisting of top five entries for both individual and group categories of the Best DOLE-Assisted Livelihood Projects, and of Best Video Documentation. 2. Selection of National Winners for the Best Performing Regional Livelihood Focal Person, Top Performing Regions in Livelihood Implementation, Top Performing Regions in Sustainable Livelihood Framework Implementation, and Best Regional Livelihood Focal Person. 13* The DOLE-BWSC through the Program Monitoring and Technical Support Services Division (PMTSSD) and the Information and Publication Service (IPS) shall select the national winners for both individual and group categories of Best Video Documentation. + The National Screening and Selection Committee shall be composed of the Assistant Secretary for Regional Operations and Special Concerns Cluster as the Chairperson, the Director of BWSC as the Vice-Chairperson, and the Heads of Financial and Management Service (FMS) and Internal Audit Service (IAS), as well as an identified ACP, who shall select the winners for Best DOLE-Assisted Livelinood Projects (individual and group categories) at the national level. During the deliberation, the nominee or its representative (preferably the President of the organization, if group undertaking) and the concerned PO/FO focal person of the short-listed nominees shall be present to be able to immediately defend and respond to the queries and clarifications of the NSSC. D. Rules in Selection Major Awards: Best DOLE-Assisted Livelihood Projects (individual and group categories) REGIONAL LEVEL 1. Each member of the RPET will rate all the nominees using the weight assigned per oriteria, 2. The ratings of the RPET members for every nominee shall be added and will be averaged to determine each nominee's overall score. 3. In case of tie, the members of the team shall break the tie on a criteria that will be set by the team. 4. The nominee/s who gets the highest rating will be declared as the Best DOLE-Assisted Livelihood Project at the regional level, and will be officially endorsed as the region’s nominee to vie for the National Awards. | NATIONAL LEVEL NSSC Level (Final Stage) 7. The five nominees that were shortlisted at BWSC Level (First Stage) 1. The livelihood team shall review the completeness, accuracy, and authenticity of the documentary requirements submitted, and their adherence to the _ prescribed qualifications of the nominees. 2. Each member of the team will rate all the nominees using the weight assigned for the criteria. 3.The ratings of each of the team members for every nominee shall be added and will be averaged to determine each nominee's overall score. 4. The five nominees who get the highest ratings will form part of the shortlisted nominees who will compete at the final round - the NSSC level. the BWSC level will compete for the top 3 places of the Best DOLE-Assisted | Livelihood Projects. The ratings that were incurred during the first stage of selection shall have no bearing in this final stage of | selection. Each member of the NSSC will rate all the nominees using the weight assigned for the criteria set forth for this final round of selection. The ratings of each of the committee members for every nominee shall be added and will be averaged to determine each nominee's overall score. In case of tie, the committee members shall break the tie on the criteria that will be set by the team 146. Other required documents that may be 5. In case of tie, the members of the team | 5. The three nominees who get the highest shall break the tie on a criteria that will | ratings will be declared winners taking the be set by the team first, second, and third places. identified at the BWSC level to support the nomination shall be settled at this stage prior to the deliberation at the NSSC level Il. Special Awards REGIONAL LEVEL NATIONAL LEVEL Best Provincial Focal Persons per | « Best Regional Livelihood Focal Person region ‘« Top Performing Regions in ihood Best Local Government Unit| _ Implementation Implementing DILP (per region) * Top Performing Regions in Sustainable Best ACP Implementing DILP (per| Livelihood Framework Implementation region) The nominees from the DOLE-| 1. The DOLE-ROs who signified intent to vie Provincial/Field Offices will compete for | for the awards by officially endorsing their the regional level. nomination will be considered, Each member of the RPET will rate all | 2.Each member of the evaluation team at the nominees using the weight assigned | _ the BWSC level will rate all the nominees for the criteria. using the weight assigned for the criteria. The ratings of each of the team | 3. The ratings of each of the team members members for every nominee shall be | — for every nominee shall be added and will added and will be averagedtodetermine | be averaged to determine each each nominee's overall score. nominee's overall score. In case of tie, the members of the team | 4. In case of tie, the members of the team shall break the tie on a criteria that will | __shall break the tie on a criteria that will be be set by the team. set by the team. . The nominee who gets the highest rating | 5. The three nominees who get the highest will be declared as the winner. ratings will be declared as the winner. Best in Video Documentation 1. All the DOLE-ROs with submitted video documentation for Best DOLE-Assisied Livelihood Project will be automatically considered, 2. The DOLE-BWSC, through the WIEDD shall short-list top five entries for both individual and group categories using the criteria set forth for the purpose. 3. The shortlisted nominees shall be deliberated by the BWSC through the Program Monitoring and Technical Support Services Division (PMTSSD), and the Information Publication Service (IPS) who will rate all the nominees using the weight assigned for the criteria. 4. The ratings of each of the team members for every nominee shall be added and will be averaged to determine each nominee's overall score. 5. Incase of tie, the members of the team shall break the tie on a criteria that will be set by the team. 6. The three nominees who get the highest scores will be declared winners taking the first, second, and third places. 15E. Showcasing of Livelihood Projects The regional winners will be encouraged to showcase their products through a product exhibit/display. Selling of products will not be allowed but the product owners should be ready to provide interested buyers with calling cards, for their reference. In case the beneficiaries won't be able to bring their products, photos and a brief project profile will be showcased F. Funding Regional Level ‘The DOLE-ROs are authorized to charge expenses to be incurred in the search for regional nominees against their respective DILEEP Administrative Cost Funds, and/or funds that may be downloaded by the DOLE-BWSC to the ROs, depending on the availability of funds. National Level All costs to be incurred in the annual conduct of the Kabuhayan Awards shall be charged against the DILEEP Administrative Cost Fund. For your guidance and compliance si ¢ fi Secretary 29 JAN 2020 16