The Municipality of Maco in Davao de Oro is showcasing a strong commitment to gender equality and inclusive governance. The local government has announced a significant milestone in its Gender and Development (GAD) initiatives for the fiscal year 2026.
High Compliance Rate Achieved
As of January 16, 2026, the Maco Gender and Development Resource and Coordinating Office (GADRCO) has successfully reviewed and endorsed the GAD Plans and Budgets (GPB) of 34 out of the municipality's 37 barangays. This represents an impressive compliance rate of 91.89%, marking substantial progress in institutionalizing gender-responsive planning at the grassroots level.
List of Compliant Barangays
The barangays that have successfully met the requirements and had their FY 2026 GPB endorsed to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) are:
- Anibongan
- Anislagan
- Binuangan
- Bucana
- Calabcab
- Concepcion
- Dumlan
- Elizalde
- Pangi
- Hijo
- Kimbunan
- Langgam
- Lapu-Lapu
- Libay-libay
- Limbo
- Lumotob
- Magangit
- Malamodao
- Manipongol
- Mapang
- Masara
- New Asturias
- Panibasan
- Panoranc
- Poblacion
- San Roque
- Sangab
- Taglawig
- Maninit
- New Leyte
- New Visayas
- Panangan
- Tagbaros
- Teresa
Commitment to Accountable Governance
This achievement underscores the municipality's dedication to fulfilling its mandate under the Philippine GAD mandate. The endorsement process ensures that local development plans and budgets actively address gender issues and promote inclusivity. The Maco GADRCO's role in coordinating and reviewing these plans is pivotal in translating national policy into actionable local programs.
The successful compliance of the majority of barangays signals a growing institutional capacity and awareness of the importance of gender-responsive, inclusive, and accountable local governance. It sets a precedent for other municipalities in the region to follow, demonstrating that systematic planning can lead to high levels of policy adherence.
