Waterlily Project
Las Piñas Zapote River
Rehabilitation Program
Before the Program
heavily-silted and biologically dead rivers in Las
Piñas City as ideal dumping sites for all types of
waste
The uncollected decomposing garbage that can
be found in eroded river banks in turn attracted
disease carrying organisms in the area
ince the garbage in the water systems are
uncollected, it has become a major source of
flooding in nearby areas
Source: UN Habitat, 2006
Achieved Results
train 9,070 residents spanning across
communities in Las Piñas City, Parañaque City,
and Bacoor, Cavite on ecological solid waste
and river management
3,576 members were divided into 98 teams to
act as river watch volunteers for the program
Of the total 56 kilometer stretch of the river
system, 13 kilometers were regularly cleaned
Source: UN Habitat, 2006
Achieved Results
kilometres of the said river system was targeted
for re-greening using bamboos, mangroves and
other related species for soil erosion control
the 7.5 kilometer stretch within Las Piñas was
dredged at the same time 3,100 culms of 2 species
of bamboos were used for the re-greening of the
riverbanks.
the City Council of Las Piñas endorsed an
ordinance declaring the established bamboo
plantation as a Wilflife Conservation and Protection
Area (Draft Ordinance No. 658-05, Series of 2005)
Strategy Formulation
DENR-NCR and Office of the Cong. Villar
OBJECTIVES STRATEGY ACTIVITY
To rehabilitate dredging acquisition, operation and maintenance of heavy
catchment areas equipment
clean-up
of rivers for flood recovery of missing tributaries
control re-greening regular removal of floating debris
installation of garbage traps
To stabilize Advocacy/
establishment of plantation strips using bamboos
riverbanks for soil
capacity building of various species, mangroves, etc.
erosion control
enhancement of plantation strips with ornamental
To empower plants
women and Clean-up drives
posting signage(s)
youth in river
distribution of information materials
management
seminars/trainings
designation and mobilization of volunteers
The Case and Its
Background
Background of the Study
Background of the Case Study
a project team was formed under the livelihood
project of the Villar Foundation
task was to find ways to solve the clutter that is
caused by water lilies
Mr. Dong Torres was chosen as project head
formed a consensus to transform the water
lilies into various types of products such as
slippers, bags, baskets, lamps and floor mats
Background of the Case Study
The Las Piñas Arts and Crafts Center is
stituated in GK Sunshineville as it is a tribute
to Gawad Kalinga.
Order .Com Trading, Inc., headed by Mrs. So
is the partner exporting company.
Places wherein the technology
has been transferred
Davao Mindoro
Butuan Taguig
Sultan Kudarat Pasig
Lanao Del Sur San Pedro
South Cotabato Mandaluyong
Tuguegarao Taytay
Isabela Bulacan
Nueva Ecija Bacoor
Bulacan Golden Acres
Valenzuela Miriam College
Philippine Navy
Case Outline
Project Background
Introduction
The purpose of the project
Major partners
Environmental Considerations
Invasive Alien Species
Las Piñas Zapote River Rehabilitation Program
First Project Team
Organizational Structure
Production Process
Difficulties encountered
Expansion into different locations
Comparison against other training areas in Metro
Manila (Taguig, Pasig)
Exposure into mainstream media
Emergence of Chinese competitors
Strategies for growth
Handicraft product lines
Impact of the current financial crisis
Credit crunch among developed countries
Level of exposure of the project team
Forming a business enterprise
Decision factors to consider
Alternative course of actions
Forming a business enterprise
Case Learning Objectives
This study aims to determine the best
possible approach in creating a social
enterprise such as the waterlily project.
Case Learning Objectives
The objectives of the study are the following:
To define social entrepreneurship in the
context of the Philippines
To understand the decision factors that
govern social enterprises
Case Learning Objectives
To establish a working framework for
identifying and monitoring SEs
To discover various approaches for
constructing social enterprises
To form a business model for social
enterprises
Working Framework
Working Framework
Technical
Mission Socio-
Economic
Political
Corporate Governance
Results of the Study
Mission Aspect
Motivation to Work Knowledge on mission
Las Piñas
Job description Organizational commitment
Job commitment Family involvement
Motivation to Work Knowledge on mission
Taguig
Job description Organizational commitment
Job commitment Family involvement
Motivation to Work Knowledge on mission
Pasig
Job description Organizational commitment
Job commitment Family involvement
Business Aspect
Extent of Publicity
Areas Media Exposure
Las Pinas Unang hirit, 100% Pinoy, Mel &
Joey, Umagang Kay Ganda, Talk
and Text, Go Negosyo, MOA,
WTC
Taguig Bazaar, Exhibit, Wow Philippines,
MOA,WTC, Intercon, Kabuhayang
Swak na Swak, Channel 23, Fuji
TV, A sweet Life , Umagang Kay
Ganda, Unang Hirit, Lovely Rivero,
Kid’s Club, Market ket
Pasig Sunshine Radio
Project Aspects
Las Piñas Taguig Pasig
Years of existence 5 1.5 1
Gawad Kalinga,
Government Government, Parish Government
Socio-political support
Export and
Target Market Local Taguig residents Pasig residents
Skilled laborers, 4 Skilled laborers,
Technical capabilities Skilled laborers, hanloom weaving pasta makers
4 hanloom
weaving, 4 spot machies
welding
Distribution Channels Arts and Crafts Taguig Livelihood Pasig Livelihood
Center, Center, Market Market Center
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Trading
Project Aspects(unit/week)
Number of employees 150 800 200
Production centers 10 20 30
Supply of materials 5000 15000-20000 6000
Finished products 5000 5000 1000
Slippers, bags, Bags, baskets, Christmas
Product lines baskets, lamps decors, wine holder, Bayong
floor mats, shoes lamps
Economic-Technical- Socio-Political Analysis
Las Piñas Taguig Pasig
Phase 1 66% 60% 60%
Economic 24% 18% 18%
Technical 24% 24% 24%
Sociopolitical 18% 18% 18%
Phase2 42% 42% 30%
Economic 12% 12% 12%
Technical 18% 18% 12%
Sociopolitical 12% 12% 6%
Phase 3 12% 6% 12%
Economic 6% 6% 6%
Technical 0% 0% 0%
Sociopolitical 6% 0% 6%
Corporate Governance
Structure
Corporate Governance
Structure-Trainer
Las Piñas Taguig Pasig
Rights of Stakeholder 3.12% 4.68% 4.06%
Equitable Treatment of
Stakeholders 0.00% 0.00% 3.13%
Role of Stakeholders in
Corporate Governance 0.00% 0.00% 10.39%
Board Responsibility 5.00% 0.00% 20.00%
Corporate Governance
Structure-OIC
Las Piñas Taguig Pasig
Rights of Stakeholder 3.12% 17.18% 10.78%
Equitable Treatment of
Stakeholders 0.00% 10.37% 0.00%
Role of Stakeholders in
Corporate Governance 0.00% 25.00% 5.95%
Board Responsibility 5.00% 10.00% 25.00%
Elements of Governance
Las Piñas Taguig Pasig
Accountability 7% 25% 21%
Participation 7% 25% 21%
Predictability 4% 21% 14%
Transparency 7% 25% 14%
Explanation of the
Framework
Socio-Political Socio-Political
Socio-Political Economic
Economic Techincial
Economic
Technical Techincial
Cohesion Cohesion Cohesion
Rationale behind the
designation of weights
Socio-political Support
In the first phase, socio-political support would perform
a decisive role because even if an organization has a good idea
with the right amount of expertise, it wouldn’t be successful if it
has no support from the government, the civil society, and the
Filipino society at large.
Rationale behind the
designation of weights
Economic Sustainability
Economic sustainability would be crucial as it tries to fill
the market gap while competing with the typical business
enterprises, which are only geared towards profit.
At this point, an SE would have forged strong partnerships which
cannot be easily destroyed.
Rationale behind the
designation of weights
Institutionalization
In the final stage, the operations must be institutionalized already
in such a way that it can be replicated in other areas across the
Philippines.
Since the company has already proven itself towards its
customers and suppliers, it would already be indispensable in its
field.
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