CATEGORY: BEST HIGHWAY AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARE STANDARDS/CRITERIA A.

Cleanliness and beautification of national roads, main roads and thoroughfares 1. Absence of graffiti 2. No scattered wastes, piles of garbage, dead plants or parts thereoff are visible in road shoulders and in public/private lots adjacent to the national main road 3. Absence of laundries and tarpaulins, posters and other promotional materials on trees regardless of its size and purpose; (for fiesta celebrations, banners and the like are put up 9 days before the celebration and removed 3 days after) 4. Vegetation after 3 meters from the main road consist of flowering shrubs (Adoranta, Santan, Bougainvillea) planted directly in the soil and not on pots (Note: existing vegetation may be maintained, however, should there be a need to enhance, recommended variety are those with aesthetic, traditional/cultural and economic values) 5. Planted trees are of varieties with root systems which grow downward rather than sideward. Molave( Tugas); Kamagong (Mabolo); Lipote (Maigang); Alim, Lanutan, Bangkal; Ornamental/shrub type vegetation are recommended for road side planting 6. For roads where there is sufficient space between the identified road right of way (RROW) limit and pavement edge - Planted trees have a minimum clear distance of 1.0 meter from the RROW limit but not less than 3.0 meters from the edge of the pavement 7. Ditches and canals are well-maintained and free from solid wastes/garbages, junk materials and the like 8. Absence of stray dogs along the national highway B. Safety of National Roads, Main Roads and Thoroughfares (30%) 1. Properly trimmed trees for safety and do not affect power lines WEIGHTS 70 30.00 5.00

5.00

5.00

10.00

5.00

5.00 5.00 30.00 6.00

2. In roads with narrow RROW, no tree planting activities have been undertaken, to preclude accidents and allow space for vehicles to pull over during emergencies

6.00

3. Presence of street lighting infrastructure

6.00

4. Painting of pedestrian lanes, curbs and gutters

6.00

5. Non-utilization of roadsides into drying pavements TOTAL

6.00 100.00

CATEGORY: PRIVATE RESIDENCES OR HOUSES

STANDARDS/CRITERIA 1. Well-maintained and free of any graffiti/vandals; preferably well-painted 2. Surroundings are clean and garbage-free/ no junk materials and promotes waste segregation 3. Houses along the national highway reflect that unique and distinct Cebuano culture and heritage manifested thru utilization of native and indigenous materials as decors or design 4. Its presence should contribute to the overall vista of the surroundings (fence is not more than 2 feet high; if beyond 2 ft, fence must be "seethrough"), so as not to block the natural landscape; accented with shrubs, native trees and ornamental plants where necessary 5. Properly trimmed trees within the premises for safety and not to affect power lines 6. Pet owners are adhering to the law on responsible pet ownership TOTAL
CATEGORY: GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES (MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS)

WEIGHTS 30.00 20.00

15.00

15.00

10.00
10.00 100.00

STANDARDS/CRITERIA 1. Well- maintained faade and free of any graffiti or eye sores; preferably well-painted 2. Accented with ornamental plants, shrubs and native trees where necessary 3. Surroundings are clean, free from garbage and dead plants, presence of garbage receptacles 4. Interior is clean and orderly including offices and comfort rooms; promotes waste segregation 5. Properly trimmed trees within premises for safety and do not affect power lines TOTAL

WEIGHTS 30.00

20.00

20.00

20.00

10.00 100.00

CATEGORY: GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES (BARANGAY HALLS)

STANDARDS/CRITERIA 1. Well- maintained faade and free of any graffiti or eye sores; preferably well-painted 2. Accented with ornamental plants, shrubs and native trees where necessary 3. Surroundings are clean, free from garbage and dead plants; presence of garbage receptacles 4. Interior is clean and orderly including offices and comfort rooms; promotes waste segregation 5. Properly trimmed trees within premises for safety and do not affect power lines TOTAL
CATEGORY: COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS (INCLUDING SARI-SARI STORES)

WEIGHTS 30.00

20.00

20.00

20.00

10.00
100.00

STANDARDS/CRITERIA 1. Well- maintained faade and free of any graffiti or eye sores; preferably well-painted, harmonizes with and contributes to the overall vista of the surroundings 2. Presence of garbage receptacles and promotes waste segregation; surroundings are clean, free from garbage, and foul smell 3. Adherence to building code 4 Accented with ornamental plants, shrubs and native trees where necessary 5. Signages/billboards/posters are properly installed/placed 6. Properly trimmed trees within the premises for safety and do not affect power lines 7. No dogs/pets roaming around the vicinity TOTAL

WEIGHTS

30.00

15.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00

100.00

BEST DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE (DEO) CRITERIA

CRITERIA 1. Carriage Way (Roads) * Absence of potholes in asphalted roads * Absence of cracks in concrete roads * Road are cleared of obstructions such as copras, rice, corn ears/kernels etc. * Presence of pavement markings (center lines,broken lines, pedestrian lanes, etc.) 2. Road Side 2.1 Road Side Shoulders * Kilometer signages/posts visible/readable * Absence of garbages, eye sores such as laundries, tarpaulins, and promotional materials, (clattered) vulcanizing shops in highways * Graffiti-free and well-maintained guard railings and signages * Well-maintained center islands 2.2 Road Side Vegetations * Well-maintained ornamental plants and well-trimmed trees * Well-trimmed vegetation and shrubberies 2.3 Road Side Drainage * Free-flowing drainage (that is free of obstractions and solid wastes/garbages) * Absence of excavated silt/soil from drainage or dumped soil/garbage beside roads TOTAL

STANDARD RATING 40.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 60.00 20.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 100.00

CATEGORY: INTERIOR BARANGAYS

STANDARDS/CRITERIA 1. Free of any grafitti and/or vandals 2. Roads are accented with ornamental plants, shrubs, and native trees where necessary are planted directly in the soil 3. Surroundings are clean, free from garbage and dead plants; presence of garbage receptacles

WEIGHTS 30.00 20.00

20.00

4. Absence of eye sores in roadsides such as clothesline with laundry, posters, tarps, junkyards/vulcanizing shops and the like

20.00

5. Absence of stray animals TOTAL

10.00
100.00