Vision

"God centered, empowered, globally- competitive, resilient, and Prosperous Surigaonon, living in a peaceful Province with a sustainably- managed resources, and well developed infrastructure system continually inspired by ethical and responsive leadership."

Mission

"To achieve more rapid, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth towards poverty alleviation through good governance"

Core Values (Relevance Optimism Accountability Discipline Synergy)

  • Adequate and quality infrastructure which will make the cost of moving people, goods, & services fast and affordable
  • Adequate and inclusive financing for barangay small & medium enterprises
  • An inclusive Education system that will equip you with knowledge and skills necessary to occupy high, productive employment & a system that gives premium to the province’s rich cultural heritage
  • A well-planned food security system that is focused and responsive to the growing demands of the province and adaptive to climate change and disasters
  • A community based tourism industry that highly considers our rich biodiversity and cultural heritage
  • A healthy society with social protection thru a healthcare system where any person, rich and poor can access the best health services without worrying about money
  • An economy that is frugal in using the province’s limited resources, yet highly capable of empowering barangays thru technology and innovations

Policies and Development Directions

  • Establish a good information database systems
  • Continue capacity development activities
  • Continue our efforts in organizational development
  • Implement better human resource policies as well as undergo austerity measures in the Capitol operations
  • Continue the projects and activities of HEALS Agenda through:
    • connectivity thru roads and bridges
    • better communication and internet services
    • environment protection 
    • risk resiliency
    • stronger convergence
​H – Health
  1. Affordable Health and Wellness Program
  2. Hospital Management Program
  3. Mobile Clinic and Medical Outreach Program
  4. Health Education Program
  5. Healthworkers Incentive and Capability Building Building Program
E – Education & Environment
Education:
  1. Free or Affordable Education (Scholarship) Programs for Indigents
  2. Alignment of LGU vision with education vision
  3. "Zero Drop Out" Campaign in basic education
  4. Teachers Rewards/Incentive and Capability Building Program
  5. School Empowerment
  6. Curriculum Development /Integration
  7. Job creation for graduates program
  8. College Education for Daytime Workers Program
Environment:
  1. Enforcement of existing Environment Laws
  2. Monitoring/Evaluation of the implementation of environment laws and ordinances
  3. Creation of award-giving bodies to recognize functional and viable environmental projects.
  4. Active involvement of Indigenous People and Peoples Organizations for environmental protection.
A – Agriculture & Aquaculture
  1. Review/Revitalize Local Agri/Aquaculture Programs
  2. Improve Agri/Aquaculture Education
  3. Push Agri-Aqua budget/funding requirements
  4. Conduct Benchmarking Study on new trends in Agri-Aqua and set up pilot sites.
L – Livelihood
  1. Promote Tourism ("Tourism Means Jobs")
  2. Provide Livelihood Education/Training
  3. Support/Encourage Entrepreneurship and Cooperativism
  4. Identify and promote other investment priority areas
S – Spiritual Renewal, Senior Citizen and People with Special Needs, Welfare
Security and Social Welfare
  1. Craft a Provincial Moral Education Program.
  2. Organize a Provincial Council to focus on Values Formation Program.
  3. Organize a quarterly ecumenical dialogue in the community.
  4. Set award-giving bodies on sectors sustaining strong character formation program.
  5. Implement fully the new expanded Senior Citizens Act
  6. Provide specific programs for persons with special needs
  7. Create a Senior Citizens and Persons with Special Needs Office at the Provincial Capitol
  8. Restore / Reactivate the SURIMAA program of the Lalo Matugas Administration