Authors : Rowena M. Orina; Juvy P. Patan; Romeo A. Patan; Ronald E. Gozon

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 12 - December

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25dec1397

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Abstract : This study assessed the Extent of Implementation of the Expanded National Greening Program (ENGP) across three Community Environment and Natural Resources Offices (CENROs) in the province of Surigao del Sur, namely: Cantilan, Bislig, and Lianga. The lack of localized research that explores how the ENGP policy is being carried out at a grassroots level prompted the conduct of this study in July 2024 until June 2025. A total of 351 respondents participated in the evaluation using Cochran sampling, a descriptive-evaluative research design and a 65-item Likert-scale instrument covering legal foundations, stakeholder participation, resource allocation, planting activities, monitoring, and sustainability governance mechanisms. Findings revealed that the overall extent of ENGP implementation is Very High with a composite mean of 4.34, indicating strong, consistent, and well-established program execution. Among the three CENROs, Cantilan emerged as the highest performer with a Very High mean of 4.66, while Lianga (4.14) and Bislig (3.91) demonstrated a High extent of implementation. The program’s strengths include clear legal frameworks, active involvement of farmer- beneficiaries, and robust post-planting support mechanisms. The areas needing enhancement are fund distribution transparency, stakeholder participation during consensus-building, and sectoral representation. The results suggest that improving inclusiveness and equity in program processes will further strengthen its long-term environmental impact. It is recommended to enhance transparency, broaden stakeholder engagement, and replicate best practices from high- performing CENROs.

Keywords : ENGP Implementation, CENRO Performance, Environmental Program Evaluation, Governance Mechanisms

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