Appendix 1

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
RESPONDENT’S PROFILE

Introduction: This interview is being conducted as an input to an assessment of the participation of Civil
Society Organizations / Non-Government Organizations in the City of Mandaluyong. The identity of respondents
shall be treated with confidentiality. We would appreciate honest responses as this would contribute to arriving
at a credible assessment. Your input is very important that we humbly ask a little of your time to complete this
survey/interview. Thank you very much.

Instruction: Put Check (/) on space provided that best suits your response. Give additional information/ data if
needed. Name of Respondent is optional.

Type of Respondent:

____ City Government Personnel/Official ____ CSO Member ____ Community Member ____Others

Name : _______________________________ Office/Agency/Organization : _______________________

Designation/Position : ____________________ Location/Area of Operation* : _______________________
No. of Years as Member* : __________________ No. of Years in Operation* : _______________________

Educational Attainment:
____ Elementary ____ High School ____ College ____ Graduate Studies

Classification of Civil Society Organization/s (CSOs),:

____ Non-Government Organization (NGO) ____ People’s Organization

____ Professional Group ____ Business Group
____ Cooperative ____ Social Movement
____ Indigenous People Organization ____ Others, Pls . specify_________________

What sector do you / they represent :

_____ Academe _____ Women _____ Business _____ Youth
_____ Religious _____ Cooperative _____ Media _____ Civic
_____ Others, pls. Specify: ____________________

CSO Membership* :
_______ Active ______ Inactive (If inactive, please check/ state reason why)
____ Dissolved Organization / Lost Leadership
____ Lack of Time / No longer a priority
____ Lack of Financial Support / Sponsorship
____ Others, pls. specify _____________________

Source of Fund Support / Sponsorship* : General Description of Sectoral Advocacy* :

_______ International ________________________________________
_______ Local Government/ Mayor ________________________________________
_______ Congressman ________________________________________

* to be answered by CSO member only

Thank You. Please Proceed to Next Page.
 Appendix 1.A

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
FOR CSO MEMBER

1. Is there a specific local policy / legal measure authorizing the Operation of CSOs in the City Government?
_____ None
_____ Yes, indicate legal bases : __________________
(e.g. Executive Order, Resolution, Ordinance)

2. Based on personal assessment, please check column that corresponds to the level of participation of YOUR
Organization in local governance:

None at all Very Low Low High Very High

a. Recognition of CSO
existence in local
governance, in general
b. Attendance to Meetings
called by the City
Government
c. Area of CSO Participation
- Development Planning
and Decision Making
- Capacity Building
Activities
– Monitoring & Evaluation of
local projects
- Membership/
Representation to
Local Special Bodies
d. Presence of CSO Action
Plans of Proposed Projects
e. Support from the City
Government, as to:
- Financial / Monetary
- in Kind (Office space,
Equipment, office supplies, if any)
- Legal Authority to
operate
- CSO Initiated Projects,
Activities included in
local plans & activities
- CSO Initiated Projects,
Activities included in
local plans & activities
are locally funded
3. CSO Capability Performance / Output
Check the response that best corresponds to your personal assessment

Indicators Disagree Agree Strongly No

Agree Comment
1. I have enough knowledge on the role of CSOs in local
governance
2. I can prepare my Organization’s Action Plan of Activities
3. My advocacy as CSO is known in my community

4.a. I always attend to meetings called by my Organization /

Sectoral President / Leader
4.b I always attend to meetings called by the City Government
to represent my organization / Sector
5. I am aware on CSO/ NGO membership in various or any of
the following Local Special Bodies :
a. Local Development Council
b. Local School Board
c. Local Health Board
d. Barangay Based Institutions
6. My proposal/s are usually heard and adopted in the planning
process
7. I have attended Training / Seminar for CSO members
sponsored by local and/or National Government Agencies /
International Institutions
8. I am engaged in providing seminars and trainings to local
officials/ functionaries / community
9 I am into monitoring of local development projects
implementation

4. What are your comments / recommendations/ suggestions to strengthen the organization and operational
system of Civil Society Organizations in your area?

_____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Thank You for Your Cooperation!

 Appendix 1.B

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
FOR CITY GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL/OFFICIAL

1. Is there a specific LGU policy authorizing the operation of Civil Society Organizations in the locality as
adopted by the City Government?
_____ None
_____ Yes, indicate legal bases
(e.g. Executive Order, Resolution, Ordinance, Republic Act) : ___________
___________
2. How many CSOs are known existing in the City Government from CY 2017 to CY 2018?

_____ more than 50 ______30 – 50 _____10-30 ______ less than 10

3. How many of the CSOs were accredited / authorized by the City Government to operate and participate in
local governance from CY 2017 to CY 2018?

_____ more than 50 ______30 – 50 _____10-30 ______ less than 10

4. Based on observation, assess the level of CSO participation in governance

Level of CSOs / NGOs participation / involvement in None Very Very

Low High
local governance at all Low High
a. Social Protection (peace & order, women,
housing, urban poor, etc)
b. Environmental Management
c. Economic Development

5. What kind of assistance usually received by the City Government from CSOs /NGOs ?

None Very Very

Assistance Provided by CSOs / NGOs Low High
at all Low High
d. Consultancy Service / Technical “know-how”
e. Capacity Building / Seminars
f. CSO proposed project / program
implementation
g. Financial Support

6. What kind of assistance usually provided by the City Government to CSOs /NGOs ?

None Very Very

Assistance Provided by the City Government Low High
at all Low High
a. Financial Support / Monetary
b. Office Space / Accommodation
c. Office Supplies / Equipment
h. Legal Authority / Policy Measure /Accreditation
7. CSO Performance / Output
Check the response that best corresponds to your personal observation / assessment
Indicators Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly
Disagree Agree
1. CSOs have enough knowledge on their role in local
governance
2. CSOs can prepare their Organization’s Action Plan of
Activities
3. CSOs are active in attendance to meetings called by
the City Government / LSBs to represent their
Organization/ Sector
4. Effectiveness of CSO/ NGO membership in various or
any of the following Local Special Bodies in the City :
a. Local Development Council
b. Local Peace & Order Council
c. Local Health Board
d. Barangay Based Institutions
6. CSO proposed projects are usually heard and adopted in
the planning process
7. CSOs are engaged in providing seminars and trainings to
local officials/ functionaries / community
8 CSOs are actively involved in monitoring of local
development projects implementation
9. I am satisfied with the CSO performance in my locality

8. Are you in favor of having Civil Society Organization (CSOs) / Non-Government Organization (NGOs)
involved in your locality?
____ Yes, because : __________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

____ No, because: __________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

9. What are your comments / recommendations/ suggestions to increase participation of Civil Society
Organization (CSOs) / Non-Government Organization (NGOs) in your City, if any?

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Thank You for Your Cooperation!