The Local Government Unit

By 2015, Iriga City, the City of Crystal-Clear Springs, shall be a premiere agro-ecotourism center in the Philippines.

We shall strive for a vibrant domestic economy propped up by the dynamic partnership between an innovative, competent and transparent local government unit and an empowered people; and fueled by a strong agro-ecotourism backbone and infrastructure; as well as a deep sense of pride and identity based on shared values, character and culture.

We shall pursue a balance between development and the environment and ensure a peaceful and contented life for each and every Irigueno.

"KUNTENTONG IRIGUENO" "KUNTENTONG IRIGUENO"

Over-all Development Strategies (SERVICE Strategies) for the City of Iriga.

• Promote organic or nature's farming
• Develop nursery and Demo Farm
• Provide post-harvest facilities and Trading Post
• Development of processing facilities for Livestock and Fishery Products
• Promote One-Barangay-One-Product Production Scheme
• Conduct capability building for farmers and cooperatives
• Develop crop/product diversification and expansion of market linkages

• Rehabilitate, protect and conserve Mt. Iriga
• Develop an Eco-Park and Green Sanctuary
• Implement the Community Based Forest / Resource Management Systems
• Promote the Rafflesia Irigaense, trekking and mountain climbing (Adventure Tourism)
• Work for the declaration of Mt. Iriga as a protected area
• Provide incentives to investors
• Conduct investment forum, clinics and missions
• Encourage private sector involvement in eco-tourism investments
• Promote arts and culture i.e. Tribal Village, Dances

• Enhance culture of excellence and transparency
• Strengthen access to participatory mechanisms
• Develop highly competent, dedicated, disciplined and motivated workforce
• Institutionalize character program in all levels of the city's population

• Enhance delivery of basic urban services and facilities
• Provide affordable/low-cost housing
• Identify disaster prone and other environmentally critical area, define appropriate development limits and measures to reduce safety risks
• Provide adequate social welfare services
• Strengthen access to participatory mechanisms
• Improve/strengthen revenue collection on Real Property

• Enhance and strengthen the Road Network Development Program
• Improve/expand urban infrastructure facilities and services
• Expand power and water supply services and facilities
• Formulate a Traffic Management Plan

• Computerization of revenue generating offices
• Improvement of enforcement mechanism to increase efficiency
• Adoption of legislative revenue measures such as rationalization of fiscal incentives and indexation of tax on "sin" products
• Disciplined and efficient public spending
• Strengthening of LGU-Business-Civil Society partnership to ensure private sector participation in implementing development programs

• Operationalization of a one-stop convergence center for livelihood and employment
• Regular Jobs Fair and Market Information Program
• Forge partnership with private sector on Micro-Financing, Marketing and Entrepreneurial Development
• Strict enforcement of the National Building Code and Zoning Ordinance
• Strengthening of PESO operations