Republic of the Philippines

Province of Iloilo
Municipality of Miagao
BARANGAY GINES

OFFICE OF THE PUNONG BARANGAY

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 02

Series of 2023

“AN EXECUTIVE ORDER DESIGNATING THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY MEMBER ON ENVIRONMENT TO LEAD
AND MANAGE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BARANGAY COMMUNITY GARDEN OF
BARANGAY GINES”

WHEREAS, Article II, Section 16 of the Philippine Constitution provides that “the State shall protect and advance the right
of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature”;

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the state to ensure the sustainable use, development, management, protection and
conservation of the country’s environment and natural resources and cultural heritage for the enjoyment of the present
and future generations;

WHEREAS, the economy of the Philippines depends heavily on the agricultural sector, thus challenges encountered,
especially by farmers, have negative effects on the food security of the Philippines experienced numerous threats to food
security brought about by strings of natural calamities that have rendered farm produce unusable or increased food prices
due to food shortage;

WHEREAS, the Covid-19 pandemic has further worsened the country’s food insecurity, disrupting the availability and
access to fresh and nutritious foods at affordable prices. When people are severely food insecure, they most likely
experience hunger;

WHEREAS, to address the problem of hunger and food insecurity in the Philippines, the national government enacted
several laws and implemented various initiatives and strategies to ensure sustainability and resilient production and food
availability throughout the country. However, food insecurity remains a challenge in the country due to food shortage and
rising food prices brought by natural calamities, among others, hindering economic growth and national development;

WHEREAS, in support to the thrust of the current administration and cognizant of the role of barangays as essential
partners of the national government in contributing to addressing hunger and ensuring food security in the country, the
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is introducing the Halina’t MAgtanim ng Prutas at Gulay
(HAPAG) sa Barangay Project;

WHEREAS, the HAPAG sa Barangay Project aims to strengthen the capacities of barangays towards sustainable
agriculture initiatives;

WHEREAS, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) issued DILG Memorandum Circular (MC) 2023-
001 dated January 3, 2023, Re: “Implementation of the Halina’t Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay (HAPAG) sa Barangay
Project” to provide guidelines for the establishment of a Barangay Community Garden that will serve as a strategy to
diversify the food source and contribute to ensuring food security in the community;

WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Barangay deems it necessary to establish barangay community garden to address the
problem of hunger, food insecurity and rising food prices.

NOW THEREFORE, I, HON. RICARIDO D. NISDA, Punong Barangay of Barangay Gines, Miagao, Iloilo hereby
designate, HON. MYRA MAY N. NAPARATO, Sangguniang Barangay Member on Environment to lead and manage the
establishment and maintenance of the Barangay Community Garden of Barangay Gines, Miagao, Iloilo.

Section 1. Duties and Responsibilities of the Sangguniang Barangay Member on Environment on the
Barangay Community Garden. The Sangguniang Barangay Member on Environment shall lead and manage the
establishment and maintenance of the Barangay Community Garden of Barangay Gines, Miagao, Iloilo.

Section 2. Effectivity. This order shall take effect immediately.

DONE AND EXECUTED this 28th day of February, 2023 at Barangay Gines, Miagao, Iloilo.

HON. RICARIDO D. NISDA

Punong Barangay