17 Sustainable Development Goals: Project/Program, Information, and Opinion
1. No Poverty
a. project/program
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)
b. information
This is a program implemented by the government’s DSWD to aid the poorest of the poor’s living condition and its development by means of providing conditional cash grants, to improve the health, nutrition, and the education of the children.
c. opinion
Based on some articles that I have read, this program seems to be effective in helping the socioeconomic status of the less fortunate people. I am glad that the DSWD pulled this off for years, and I’m hoping that they can maintain and improve it more on the next few years so that less and less Filipino families will face the problem of not knowing the security of their children’s future.
2. Zero Hunger
Fill the Nutrition Gap
b. information
This is a program conducted by the World
Food Programme (WFP); wherein, through collecting and analyzing nutrition data and situations, they identify the reasons and barriers faced by the most vulnerable when accessing/consuming nutritious meals.
The project is carried out in collaboration with a range of national stakeholders and its results are used to inform policies and programming in social protection, food systems, health, agriculture, education and other sectors that can contribute to improving nutrition.
c. opinion
There’s this Arab proverb that goes, “He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.” And true enough, it can all only start with a good and proper meal every day. There are a lot of people out there, starving and ill due to lack of food and/or nutrition in their system. So, having these kinds of organizations who took their time thinking and making reports to give out to groups who can act, and help is something I really am grateful for.
3. Good Health and Well-being
a. project/program
World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO - FCTC)
b. information
The objective of this convention and its protocols is to protect present and futuregenerations from the devastating health, socialenvironmental and economic consequences of tobacco consumption and exposure to tobacco smoke by providing a framework for tobacco control measures to be implemented by the parties at the national, regional and international levels in order to reduce continually and substantially the prevalence of tobacco use and exposure
to tobacco smoke.
c. opinion
Personally, I know a lot of people who smoke like their life depends on it. Well, it will if they don’t stop. It’s sad that they can’t control their use of tobacco. Although, I know that only they can help themselves, but figuring out that there is an actual plan to help people to, at least, lessen their habit of doing it somehow gives me hope and I believe that this action can, indeed, make a difference.
4. Quality Education
a. project/program
CHED-Tulong Dunong Scholarship
b. information
This is scholarship, intended for the high school graduates whose GWA is at least a passing grade and who will enroll in identified priority courses in duly authorized public or private HEIs, aims to exclusively give financial assistance to qualified and
deserving students.
c. opinion
Education is a right and knowledge is power, that’s what they say. But we also know that due to lack of resources, a lot of yesterday’s people did not pursue their education. And that’s what we’re changing, we need today’s people to have a better quality of education. Providing scholarships for the marginalized is a big help and I believe that by preparing and equipping this whole new generation with knowledge and experiences, someday, they will be using this for the betterment of our country.
5. Gender Equality
a. project/program
Gender and Development Program (GAD)
b. information
This program seeks to achieve gender equality as a fundamental value that should be reflected in development choices and promotes that women are active agents of development, not just passive recipients of development. GAD focuses on Gender Mainstreaming or
a strategy for making women’s as well as men’s concerns
and experiences an integral dimension of the design,
implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies, programs and projects in all social, political, civil, and economic spheres so that women and men benefit equally. As well as assessing the implications for women and men of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programs in all areas and at all levels
c. opinion
Seeing/reading/hearing the way it was before, there is no doubt that the society’s perception on genders have changed a lot, for the better. Although there are still traditionalists who prefers seeing women in the house doing chores and stuffs, I can say that by every passing generation, it gets better, everyone becomes more open-minded about changes from the norms. Nevertheless, projects, that invoke women’s right to be involved and considered, like this one will always mean a lot for us and the next ones because they are the ones who thought and fought
for our inclusion. They are the reason why our present is more accepting than it was back then.
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
a. project/program
PRO-WATER: Promoting water and sanitation access, integrity, empowerment, rights and resiliency
b. information
This is a collaborative multi-sectoral
action, supported by the Spanish Government in partnership with the UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, UN WOMEN together with DILG, DOH, NWRB and PCW; with selected Provincial and Municipal Governments, Civil Society Organizations, Academia, Private Sector, community groups, and women and girls, with the goal of; 1) improving governance of safe water, sanitation, and hygiene at all levels, especially local; 2) broadening access through improved solutions that are demonstrated in the implementation of safe water, sanitation and hygiene that will benefit most especially women and girls in households, schools, health centers and public spaces; 3) generating knowledge utilized to aid policy advocacy, planning, capacity building based on the experiences and lessons learned from the implementation of integrated safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
c. opinion
It saddens me that clean water availability on certain areas is still a problem on a world where technologies are very advanced. We could’ve used ideas and inventions to connect with these areas. Still, witnessing a group of people trying their best to make it work for everyone is an incredible thing. And I hope, soon, we will be living in a world where everyone meets their daily needs.
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
a. project/program
National Renewable Energy Program (NREP)
b. information
This outlines the policy framework
enshrined in Republic Act 9513. It sets the strategic building blocks that will help the country achieve the goals set forth in the Renewable Energy Act of 2008. The NREP signals the country's big leap from fragmented and halting RE initiatives into a focused and sustained drive towards energy security and improved access to clean energy.
c. opinion
I believe that this program perfectly fits the needed solution for the lack of non renewable resources used to power the world. I love how we can affordably obtain this energy, without harming the ecosystem. Although, some places may be in progress of attaining this, a progress is a progress and someday, hopefully, mostly all the places will be doing it the right way.
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
a. project/program
Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP)
b. information
strategic roadmap for national stakeholders and international partners in supporting the labor and employment goals and priorities of the country’s 25-year long-term plan called AmBisyon Natin 2040.
It focuses on the following country priorities: 1) Productive, remunerative, freely chosen, green and sustainable work and employment opportunities available for all Filipino women and men willing to work; 2) Improved labour market governance which ensures respect for all rights at work, including fundamental principles and rights at work, international labour standards and human rights; 3) Equitable social protection that is available and accessible to all.
c. opinion
Having a job is one thing, but having one that someone can truly love and enjoy? That’s everything. A lot of Filipino minds and skills are being wasted and/or shared/given to other countries because of the working conditions in our country. And that’s alarming, because would we wait for all Filipino workers to choose working for another country, for they can provide better benefits? By having this project, I hope we can make a better work environment for everyone.
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
a. project/program
Inclusive Innovation Industrial Strategy (i3S)
b. information
agriculture, and services while strengthening their linkages into domestic and global value chains with innovation at the core of the country’s strategic policies and programs.
c. opinion
It is actually a great thing to have a project like this in our country because most Filipinos have depended on foreign countries when it comes to the latest technology and advancement. I think, involving the mass in the making and development would be of help to both our economy and innovation. The discoveries the world has now have all started as an absurd idea, anyway. In addition, it can help the economy because they’ll be more attached in our system, they’ll have this competitive mindset that this product our country is producing is of good quality too. I believe that, with adequate mind power and resources, maintaining and developing this project further in the long run can possibly make our country running along with the developed and advanced ones.
10. Reduced Inequality
a. project/program
Universal Health Care Law (UHC)
b. information
About 110 million Filipinos, based on the Philippine Statistics Authority
consensus, are now eligible to receive universal healthcare. They will also be granted access to all health care services in accredited public facilities, as well as basic accommodations in accredited private health care institutions (HCI). All Filipino citizens are automatically eligible to avail the government’s health benefits packages.
c. opinion
A good health is the most valuable possession someone can have, because without it, how can we even enjoy our lives? Maybe for those who have enough on their purses, this law didn’t seem so grand, but for those who barely have enough, this is a lot. Imagine uncertainly worrying for your health because you don’t have a budget for it, now we won’t need to. It may not cover all bills, but I believe it will be enough for us not to fear check-ups to monitor our health situation. I am certain that the passage of this law has changed lives and will still do.
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
a. project/program
“Green, Green, Green” Program
b. information
It is a unique assistance program,
livable and sustainable through the development of public open spaces.
To make good public open spaces
common in the country and not an exception. This will be evident when by year 2022, each of the 145 Philippine cities has completed a catalytic public open space project that improves the quality of life for Filipinos living in urban areas.
c. opinion
I love greeneries. It’s relaxing and peaceful and I believe that, that is one of the things to be considered when creating a livable and sustainable communities. In addition, it can create an atmosphere of home and freshness, making the people on it be amicable to one another. But one of the greatest benefits of these kinds of cities and communities is that it helps our environment to be sustainable and eco-friendly. I am really hoping that this will be thoroughly planned and conducted for I know that this will have a huge impact on our country.
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
a. project/program
Clean Air Program
b. information
and maintain air quality that meets the
National Air Quality Guidelines for Criteria
Pollutants throughout the Philippines, while
minimizing the possible associated negative impacts on the country’s economy. Thus, in order to effectively monitor and regulate all sources of air emissions, the Clean Air Program is divided into three sub programs: (1) Motor Vehicle Emission Management Program, (2) Industrial Emission Management Program, (3) Roadside ambient and general ambient air monitoring. This is to effectively manage the three sources of air emission namely mobile, stationary, and area sources.
c. opinion
I wholeheartedly support this program for we should be responsible for our own actions. We do things, we make mistakes, then what? We should think of ideas to prevent repeating those mistakes, or at least compensate for what you have done. Conducting and participating on programs like these can make a difference. If we can’t stop doing something that harms another, we could, for the very least, be responsible and take our parts on taking care of the thing we are harming.
13. Climate Action
a. project/program
Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation and
Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (AMIA)
b. information
c. opinion
Climate change is something we all know
is frightening, but somehow, we always find ourselves forgetting it’s preventive measures. That alone can prove how we can’t fix a problem if we don’t put our focus on it. That’s the advantages of having organizations and programs to organize and make an act that will create a ripple effect. Now will always be the best time to move.
14. Life Below Water
a. project/program
Republic Act No. 10654
b. Information
An act to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending republic act no. 8550, otherwise known as “The Philippine Fisheries Code Of 1998” To ensure the rational and sustainable development, management and conservation of the fishery and aquatic resources in Philippine waters including the exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and in the adjacent high seas, consistent with the primordial objective of maintaining a sound ecological balance, protecting and enhancing the quality of the environment. The Philippines shall pursue its commitment to international conventions and cooperate with other states and international bodies, in order to conserve and manage threatened , aquatic species, straddling and highly migratory fish stocks and other living marine resources.
c. opinion
It is miserable to see and witness aquatic resources being destroyed and taken for granted, so knowing that efforts to save the marine life are continuously being made makes me feel at ease a little. Only a little because I know this is something, but it may not be enough. Why? Although passing this law makes rules to lessen pollution, unsolicited fishing and destruction on water, but this does not necessarily mean everyone will follow it. I know that lack of discipline among people, especially the desperate and the powerful, is also one of the most contributing factors here.
15. Life on Land
a. project/program
Community-Based Forest
Management (CBFM)
b. Information
c. opinion
When we travel on high places, like Tagaytay, Baguio and Antipolo, we witness big patches of brown and multiple roofs when looking at the places below us. Thinking that they used to be trees makes me feel regret, even if I am not the one who did that. Subdivisions and infrastructures have been really taking a huge toll on our plains, forests and mountains. By this project, I hope communities all over the country will get to participate on it and make their places better than it ever was.
16. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
a. project/program
Campaigns on Civil and Political Rights of Philippine Alliance of Human Rights
Advocates (PAHRA)
b. information
That we shall promote a strong
awareness and commitment for human rights in Philippine society and shall strengthen democratic forces to fight and resist all forms of repression that prevent the people from exercising their basic rights; That we shall exert all efforts to uphold the supremacy of the civilian authority and institutions over the military; That we shall work to seek justice and indemnification for all victims of human rights violations.
c. opinion
Human rights have been a big issue in the Philippines since forever. Though, I am not particularly sure why it should be. Human rights. What’s so wrong with that, that most people find it hard to respect the right of one another? This should be something normal, not controversial. Through these campaigns which resists repressions, I am optimistic that someday, we will have a better social order and humanity will arise again.
17. Partnerships to achieve the goal
a. project/program
Water and Sanitation Program
b. Information
c. opinion
A single act can make a difference, we say. But try imagining what a group of people, fighting the same problem, can do. I am glad that there are these organizations who are willing to take a step further and connect with people/groups who can help them achieve their vision/goal. It will always be better to have multiple groups implementing and acting on the same program for it means it will reach more people all over the world.
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