FY 2021 HAMODYONG 3RD & 4TH QUARTER ISSUE

H A M O D Y O N G VOLUMEX–THIRDISSUE

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF DILG REGION V JUNE TO DECEMBER 2021

The Sorsogon Provincial Government led by Governor Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero and Vice Governor Atty. Manuel L. Fortes Jr., together
with RD Anthony C. Nuyda, OIC ARD Heginio A. Baldano, and RD Renato M. De Vera represented by ARD Antonio F. Villanueva, formally

receive the ISO 9001:2015 Certification during the Awarding Ceremonies on June 30, 2021 at Sorsogon Provincial Gymnasium.

EXHIBITING WORLD-CLASS EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE,

SORSOGON IS FIRST ISO 9001:2015-CERTIFIED
PROVINCE IN BICOL REGION

By LGOO II Joselle Valerie D. Dreo

Sorsogon province has officially Sorsogon which started as early as in this goal by providing a series of
become one of the first provinces the First Semester of Fiscal Year (FY) trainings, workshops, and on-site
in the country, and the very 2019. Under his governance, Sorsogon technical guidance sessions on ISO
first in Bicol region, to receive Provincial Governor Francis “Chiz” G. 9001:2015 Quality Management System
the International Organization for Escudero launched the project to lead the (QMS) to the provincial government
Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 Provincial Government of Sorsogon, 15 employees. A QMS Orientation for key
Certification in its business operations City and Municipal LGUs, 25 barangays, officials was also carried out on July 23,
and public service delivery. seven National Government Agencies 2019, followed by a three-day Training
The ISO certification, which (NGAs), nine Provincial, District, and Course on July 24 to 26, 2019 which
covered all 22 functional areas with no Medicare Hospitals (PDMHs), and eight provided participating stakeholders with
exclusions to the Standard, was obtained Small and medium Enterprises (SMEs) basic understanding on the requirements
after stringent audits by the Certification into being ISO-certified. and documentation of the ISO 9001:2015
International Philippines Inc. (CIPI). Through a Memorandum of certification.
The notable achievement Agreement, the Development Academy The Provincial Government
resulted from the efforts of the Provincial of the Philippines (DAP), through its initially went through its Stage 1
Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Productivity and Development Center Certification Audit in 2020 and improved
(PDC), assisted the Sorsogon PLGU some areas for ...continued on page 4

IN THIS ISSUE

6RD Nuyda hailed as 2021
CSC Dangal ng Bayan Reg’l
Awardee

EXHIBITING WORD CLASS EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE,
SORSOGON IS FIRST ISO 9001:2015-CERTIFIED PROVINCE IN BICOL REGION

ON THE COVER

7DILG RV conferred with PRIME 8 DILG RV confers 2021 LTIA, ADAC
HRM Award Special Awards through 1st virtual Reg’l
Awarding Ceremonies

7 ARD Escober heads to
RVIII as new RD; PD
Razal succeeds as DILG
RV OIC ARD
12 DILG RV inaugurates Bicol LGGRC facilities

10 PASIRING SA PADAGOS NA 15 DILG RV monitors LFPs
KATONINONGAN ASIN PAG-USWAG: under FY 2021 DRRAP, FALGU, SBDP
SBDP BENEFICIARY BARANGAYS EMBRACE
NEW ERA IN GROUNBREAKING CEREMONIES
13Bicol LGRRC ranks 6th among 16 15DILG RV launches Volcanic Eruption Manual
regions per LGA 2021 Assessment

16Bolstering ties with Youth/ 16 DILG RV spearheads SICAP 17 Usec. Densing joins
Student, Academic Sector: BADAC Rollout Training DILG RV in reinforcing
DILG RV conducts Reg’l public accountability
Convergence on CUCPD to LCEs in Bicol region

18 RPOC V convenes for 4th Quarter
Full Council Meeting

19 DILG RV supports nationwide launching of 20 Engaging public,
Duterte Legacy Barangayanihan Caravan, stakeholders through Bicol
showcases Bicol LGRRC Advocacy Booth Dagyaw ‘21 Town Hall
Meeting

21Gearing up towards full devolution, 22 2365.69% of Bicolanos inoculated
DILG RV holds Reg’l Orientation through Bayanihan,
on LGU DTP, CapDev Agenda Reinforcing PH’s response to Bakunahan vaccination drives;
Formulation COVID-19 as economy reopens, 100% eyed in sustained efforts
IATF-MEID implements SSCP

23Towards development and 24 10 DILG RV newly appointed
transformation, LGOOs take oath
Baranggayan sa Bikol engages
337 barangays throughout region

2410 DILG RV newly promoted 26 Batch 53 say “Padayon!” as 14 members
personnel assume office as embark on new journey as full-fledged LGOOs
LGOO IV, V, VII in 3rd Quarter

25 HRMSPB facilitates 2nd online
CBA for LGOO IV, LGOO V

28 NEWS FROM DILG REGION V 35 LEGAL UPDATE
PROVINCIAL OPERATIONS OFFICES ATTY. MAGDALENA A. BORBE

JUNE TO DECEMBER 2021

Governor Escudero and Vice Governor Fortes lead the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies of the Sorsogon
Provincial Gymnasium on June 30, 2021, the same day as the Awarding Ceremonies.

Sorsogon is first M. De Vera represented by Assistant certification of Sorsogon City and the 14
ISO 9001:2015... Regional Director Antonio F. Villanueva, municipalities of the province.
and Department of the Interior and It is noteworthy that the
(continued from cover page) Local Government (DILG) V Regional Municipal Government of Castilla,
its Stage 2 Certification Audit earlier in Director Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda, CESO Sorsogon has been awarded as the first
2021. III. ISO-certified municipality in Bicol, with
After rigorous preparation and “This is one of the greatest all its departments and offices passing
improvements amidst the challenges honors given to the Provincial the stringent audit processes conducted
brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, Government of Sorsogon. You did not by the CIPI.
Sorsogon was confirmed ISO-certified only prove that you can keep up with Castilla Municipal Mayor
on June 3, 2021. international standards in delivering Isagani B. Mendoza expressed joy for
The Sorsogon Provincial services to the people but you proved his municipality’s achievement during
Government led by Governor Chiz that you can deliver services in keeping the virtual awarding ceremonies held
Escudero and Vice Governor Atty. up with the needs of the people of for the MLGU of Castilla. “Our efforts
Manuel L. Fortes Jr. formally received Sorsogon,” RD Nuyda expressed in his to best serve our constituents and our
the certification during the awarding congratulatory speech. clientele have finally paid off,” he stated.
ceremonies held on June 30, 2021 at CASTILLA, SORSOGON NAMED Aside from the ISO certification, Mayor
Sorsogon Provincial Gymnasium FIRST ISO 9001:2015-CERTIFIED Mendoza also aims to achieve the Seal of
Among the attending heads MUNICIPALITY IN BICOL Good Local Governance (SGLG) Award
of agencies were Department of Trade REGION; 6 MORE SORSOGON being conferred by the DILG.
and Industry (DTI) V OIC Assistant LGUs BECOME ISO-CERTIFIED As of writing, seven LGUs in
Regional Director Heginio A. Baldano, In line with this effort, Governor Sorsogon have already obtained the ISO
Department of Budget and Management Chiz Escudero supported the ISO 9001:2015 certification.
(DBM) V Regional Director Renato

The Provincial Government of Sorsogon represented by Governor Escudero formally receives
the ISO 9001:2015 Certification conferred by the CIPI during the Awarding Ceremonies.

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Governor Escudero, SPHO Chief Dr. Renato B. Bolo Jr., RD Nuyda, OIC RD Paula Paz M. Sydiongco, and OIC RD
Heginio A. Baldano, together with the Chiefs of the 9 ISO-certified PDMHs receive certification during the Awarding
Ceremonies held on December 1, 2021 at Sorsogon Provincial Gymnasium.

Governor Chiz Escudero expresses his 9 PDMHs ALSO ISO 9001:2015-CERTIFIED
gratitude to the workforce behind the success Along with the Sorsogon PLGU’s efforts in the
province-wide ISO 9001:2015 certification, nine Provincial,
of the Provincial Government of Sorsogon District, and Medicare Hospitals (PDMHs) in Sorsogon also
having been ISO 9001:2015-Certified. underwent the ISO 9001:2015 Stage 1 and 2 Audits on May
25 to 28 and August 5 25, 2021, respectively, and have been
officially certified by the ISO auditors by November 5, 2021
for the scope of activities on the provision of quality health care
services.

The ISO-certified PDMHs are the Sorsogon Provincial
Hospital, the District Hospitals in Castilla, Donsol, Gubat,
and Irosin, and the Medicare Hospitals in Bulan, Magallanes,
Matnog, and Prieto Diaz.

DILG V RD Nuyda delivers his The certification was received by Governor Chiz
congratulatory message, highlighting the Escudero, along with Vice Governor Fortes and Sorsogon
laudable efforts of the Provincial Government Provincial Health Office Chief Dr. Renato B. Bolo Jr., during
the Awarding Ceremonies held on December 1, 2021 at the
of Sorsogon in its ISO journey. Sorsogon Provincial Gymnasium. It was also witnessed by
Department of Health (DOH) V OIC Regional Director Dr.
Paula Paz M. Sydiongco, DILG V RD Anthony C. Nuyda, and
DTI V OIC Assistant Regional Director Heginio A. Baldano.

Governor Chiz Escudero expressed his congratulatory
message to all the Doctors, Nurses, andAdministrative Personnel
of the said PDMHs whose contributions are substantial to the
said achievement. “Ang ISO certification ay pagkilala sa ating
pagtutulungan upang maiangat ang kalidad ng serbisyo ng
ating mga ospital para sa ating mga kababayan. Kasabay ng
aking pagbati ay ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng tumulong upang
maisakatuparan natin ang pinapangarap na ISO certification
para sa ating medical facilities,” he said.

Governor Escudero together with Sorsogon City Mayor Ma. Ester SORSOGON AS MODELS OF QMS
E. Hamor and key officials, and DILG V Assistant Regional Director The ISO 9001 is the international standard for QMS. Its
Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober Jr., formally receive the ISO 9001:2015 certification signifies that an organization recognizes the value
Certification for the City of Sorsogon during the Awarding Ceremonies of implementing and maintaining a quality management system
on July 29, 2021 at Sorsoson State University. in ensuring and upholding the absolute satisfaction of their
clientele. It also symbolizes their commitment to demonstrate
the ability to consistently provide quality services while, at the
same time, demonstrating continuous improvement.

With this certification, the development of the
province of Sorsogon continues, not only in its infrastructures
and businesses but also in ensuring world-class service to its
constituents and stakeholders.

As the first province to be ISO-certified in Bicol region,
Sorsogon province is undoubtedly an LGU worth emulating.

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RD Nuyda hailed as 2021CSC Dangal ng Bayan Reg’l Awardee

By April Dawn A. Daep

Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda, CESO in response to the pandemic. for promotion, pioneering among
III, Regional Director of the the Regional Offices in the entire
Department of the Interior and In his acceptance speech, Department.
Local Government Region V he proudly cited some of the DILG DILG Secretary Eduardo M.
(DILG RV), was conferred the Dangal RV’s most notable achievements Año expressed his appreciation to RD
ng Bayan Award sponsored by the Civil such as 1) Chairmanship in the Bicol Nuyda, as well as the other awardees
Service Commission Region V (CSC Inter-Agency Task Force (BIATF) coming from the Local Government
RV) on October 29, 2021 via virtual which was established to address the Units (LGUs), through his congratulatory
teleconference. concerns of the Bicol region arising message.
RD Nuyda was recognized for from the pandemic; 2) the successful “Maraming salamat sa lahat
his efforts and significant contributions and innovative implementation of the ng mga sakripisyo na inyong inialay
to the achievement of the Department’s Retooled Community Support Program at pinagdaanan upang matamo ang
mandates which are to promote peace and (RCSP); and 3) his contributions in the tagumpay para sa sambayanang
order, ensure public safety, and further rehabilitation efforts of the government Pilipino. Maraming salamat sa inyong
strengthen local government capability in Boracay island. He also mentioned matino, mahusay, at maasahang serbisyo
aimed towards the effective delivery of the innovation of the Regional Office sa bayan,” Secretary Año expressed.
basic services to the citizenry especially to virtually conduct the Competency- The Dangal ng Bayan Award
Based Assessment (CBA) for applicants for Outstanding Public Officials
and Employees is conferred to
exemplary government workers for
their performance of an extraordinary
act of public service and consistent
demonstration of exceptional ethical
behavior on the basis of observance of
the eight norms provided under Republic
Act 6713 otherwise known as “An Act
Establishing a Code of Conduct and
Ethical Standards for Public Officials
and Employees, to Uphold the Time-
Honored Principle of Public Office Being
a Public Trust, Granting Incentives
and Rewards for Exemplary Service,
Enumerating Prohibited Acts and
Transactions and Providing Penalties
for Violations Thereof and for Other
Purposes,” particularly, 1) Commitment
to Public Interest; 2) Professionalism;
3) Justness and Sincerity; 4) Political
Neutrality; 5) Responsiveness to the
Public; 6) Nationalism and Patriotism;
7) Commitment to Democracy; and 9)
Simple Living.

ARD Escober heads to RVIII as new RD; PD Razal succeeds as
DILG RV OIC ARD By Engr. Khryza Beth T. Lladoc & LGOO II Kent Charles M. Notario

Former Department of the Interior
and Local Government (DILG)
Assistant Regional Director
Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober Jr.,
CESO V, officially assumed office as
DILG Region VIII’s new OIC Regional
Director effective October 1, 2021 per
Department Order 2021-545.
RD Escober was welcomed
by DILG RVIII with a turnover rite on
October 4 at the DILG Regional Office
VIII in Tacloban City. Outgoing DILG
VIII and incoming DILG RIII RD Karl
Caesar R. Rimando, CESO III, handed
over the key and DILG banner to RD
Escober during the ceremony.
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DILG RV conferred with PRIME HRM Award

By April Dawn A. Daep

Department of the Interior and RD Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda and HRMO Section Chief Ma. Pia M. Salameño
Local Government (DILG) receive the PRIME HRM Bronze Award during the conferment ceremony on
V Regional Director Atty. October 13, 2021 at CSC RV, Rawis, Legazpi City.
Anthony C. Nuyda, CESO
III, and Human Resource Management
Office (HRMO) Section Chief Ma. Pia
M. Salameño, received the Program
to Institutionalize Meritocracy and
Excellence in Human Resource
Management (PRIME HRM) Bronze
Award through a conferment ceremony
at the Civil Service Commission Region
V (CSC RV), Rawis, Legazpi City on
October 13, 2021.

The PRIME HRM Bronze
Award is a citation that seeks to integrate,
enhance, and empower government
agencies by developing their HRM
competencies, systems, and practices
toward HR excellence. It entails the
engagement of all the officials and the
rank-and-file employees of an agency.

The said recognition came Recognition. We will continuously provide excellent
after the on-site assessment of the CSC services to our clients and comply with
RV and the validation by the Human “While the Bronze Award the applicable statutory and regulatory
Resource Policies and Standards Office symbolizes another achievement of requirements of the HRM,” RD Nuyda
conducted in October 2018, wherein this office, it is also an invitation for stated, expressing his commitment in the
DILG RV met the PRIME HRM Level us to do more in achieving the goals constant delivery of outstanding public
II Maturity Indicators in the systems, and objectives of the PRIME HRM. service beyond awards and recognitions.
practices, and competencies in the Four
Core Areas such as 1) Recruitment,
Selection and Promotion; 2) Learning
and Development; 3) Performance
Management; and 4) Rewards and

ARD Escober heads Meanwhile, the appointment passing the prescribed CES examination.
to RVIII... of Catanduanes Provincial Director In his acceptance message, OIC
Uldarico S. Razal Jr., CESO V as the new ARD Razal thanked the DILG RV for
(continued from page 6) DILG Region V OIC Assistant Regional their warm reception.
RD Escober, a member of Director ensued effective November 8, “I’m really humbled for the
LGOO Batch 43, has by far spent 24 2021, following the rules and regulations opportunity to lead and be part of a team
years in the Department. He started on succession and a stringent selection of dedicated and hardworking people.
out as a Contract of Service (COS) process among eligible candidates in Maraming salamat sa inyo, lalo na kay
employee for two years, and became a Region V. RD Ton [Nuyda], sa tiwala. I am looking
Local Government Operations Officer His formal introduction to the forward to be working with you all,” he
(LGOO) II. He was then promoted as an workforce of the Department highlighted concluded.
MLGOO, during which he studied Law, the first Monday Convocation and
and was later designated as Legal Officer Management Committee (ManCom) ULDARICO S. RAZAL JR.,
in 2010. Subsequently, he was assigned Meeting held for the month of November CESO V - OIC ARD
as Provincial Director of Catanduanes 2021.
province in 2014, and eventually, the As one who rose from ranks,
Assistant Regional Director of DILG RV. OIC ARD Razal has the work and
Some of his notable professional experience that makes him
contributions in DILG RV include his eligible for the position. Among such
chairmanship in the Human Resource was his service as the OIC Provincial
Merit Promotion Selection Board Director of DILG Catanduanes
(HRMSPB), particularly in pioneering Provincial Operations Office from 2014
the conduct of the online Competency- to 2018, then as full-fledged Provincial
Based Assessment (CBA) amidst the Director from 2018 to 2021.
pandemic, and his chairmanship in the OIC ARD Razal also has a brand
Program on Awards and Incentives of leadership, managerial capabilities,
for Service Excellence (PRAISE) and service that earned him awards and
Committee. recognitions. Lastly, he was conferred
On January 2022, he was the Career Executive Service (CES)
officially designated as full-fledged eligibility under CES Board Resolution
Regional Director of DILG RVIII. No. 1575 on February 22, 2021, after

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DILG RV confers 2021 LTIA, ADAC Special Awards
through first virtual Reg’l Awarding Ceremonies

By Engr. Khryza Beth T. Lladoc

RD Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda delivers his message gives recognition Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA),
during the Regional Awarding Ceremonies. to outstanding Philippine National Police (PNP),
Lupong Department of Social Welfare and
Tagapamayapa Development (DSWD), Department of
that adequately Health (DOH), and DILG.
demonstrate Meanwhile, the LTIA also has
the ability to three categories: the LTIA for First to
judiciously and Third Class Municipalities, LTIA for
expeditiously Fourth to Sixth Class Municipalities, and
resolve disputes at the Independent Component City (ICC).
the barangay level
and demonstrate For the First to Third Class
exemplary Municipalities, Barangays Panique,
performance and Aroroy, Masbate and Bagong Bayan,
commendable Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte were
contributions in hailed as the Second Runner-Up and
the promotion First Runner-Up, respectively, while
of Katarungang Barangay Salvacion, Tigaon, Camarines
Pambarangay Sur was awarded as the Regional Winner.
(KP). For the Fourth to Sixth Class
Municipalities, Barangay Monserrat,
The Magarao, Camarines Sur and Barangay
ADAC Special Del Carmen, Talisay, Camarines Norte
Awards has were conferred as Second Runner-Up
three categories, and First Runner-Up, respectively, while
the first two of Barangay Umabay Exterior, Mobo,
which are for the Masbate was declared the Regional
LGUs that have Winner.
sustained their Barangay Carolina, Naga City,
drug-cleared Camarines Sur was the recipient of the
status for their award under the ICC category.
drug affected The LTIA awardees, each
LGOO V Luningning Z. Brazil and LGOO II Jaymel E. Imperial barangays and receiving a plaque of recognition and
as hosts of the 2021 LTIA, ADAC Special Awards. LGUs that have cash incentives to be allocated for
KP programs, were nominated and
The Department of the Interior sustained the drug-free status of their deliberated upon by the LTIA Regional
and Local Government Region unaffected barangays, while the third Awards Committee composed of the
V (DILG RV) conducted its is for the Civil Society Organizations Department of Justice (DOJ), PNP,
first virtual Regional Awarding (CSOs) that have worked relentlessly on DILG, and the Family Multi-Purpose
Ceremonies centering on the theme: their anti-illegal drugs program amidst Cooperative as the Non-Governmental
“Vanguards of Peace and Order Rising the pandemic. Organization (NGO) representative.
above the Pandemic,” on October 30, Also virtually present during
2021 via Facebook Live. Two of the four recipients of the event were Albay Governor and
the ADAC Special Awards for the first RPOC V Chairperson Al Francis C.
In partnership with the Local category are the LGUs of Barcelona and Bichara, DILG Undersecretary for
Governance Regional Resource Center Sta. Magdalena, both from the province Barangay Affairs Martin B. Diño,
(LGRRC) V, Regional Management and of Sorsogon, while the LGUs of San DILG Undersecretary for External and
Coordinating Committee (RMCC) V, Vicente, Camarines Norte and San Legislative Affairs Ricojudge Janvier M.
and Regional Peace and Order Council Miguel, Catanduanes are the recipients Echiverri, and Secretary of the Interior
(RPOC) V, the DILG RV aired the of the ADAC Special Awards for both and Local Government Eduardo M Año.
awarding ceremonies covering the 2020 categories for LGUs. “All of you have courageously
Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) responded to the call of service especially
Special Awards and the 2021 Lupong Caritas Virac Justice and Peace at a very challenging and unprecedented
Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards Incorporated received the award for the time, so you deserve our loudest
(LTIA). third ADAC Special Awards category. applauses and deepest appreciation.

The ADAC Special Awards All the ADAC awardees were
recognizes the outstanding Local nominated and deliberated upon by the
Government Units (LGUs) and Civil members of the Regional Oversight
Society Organizations (CSOs) in Committee on Dangerous Drugs
strengthening their efforts to curb the (ROCDD) as the Regional Nomination
use of illegal drugs, while the LTIA Committee, particularly the Philippine

The awarding ceremonies’ virtual background and stage designed
using SketchUp 3D Design Software. In various scenes throughout
the ceremonies, the stage can be seen in different frames and angles.

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for your remarkable work but most there to safeguard its people against the IATF guidelines, prohibiting the conduct
importantly, for your depth of sacrifice,” menace of illegal drugs and community of mass gatherings.
Secretary Año expressed in his speech. conflicts,” DILG V Regional Director The post-processed video
“Naniniwala kaming sa Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda, CESO III was then streamed through the official
pamamagitan ng Regional Awarding added. Facebook page and Youtube channel of
Ceremonies, we are able to showcase that “Sa ating mga awardees, nawa’y DILG RV. The streamed output was the
we can rise above the challenges of the magsilbing inspirasyon ang pagkilalang product of collaborative efforts among
pandemic. With all the challenges you ito, para patuloy sa paglaban para sa the members of the Technical Team
faced today, you remained persistent and ikabubuti ng ating mga mamamayan at composed of staff from the Regional
resolved in sustaining a peaceful, orderly, para sa ikauunlad ng ating bayan,”RD Program Management Office (RPMO)
and safe society, through the efficient Nuyda concluded. and the Local Government Evaluation
implementation of the anti-illegal drug All the ADAC Special Awards Division (LGMED).
programs, and virtuous discharge of the and LTIA awardees received their
Katarungang Pambarangay, you were respective plaques and prizes on-site The Technical Team was in
able to sustain peace and order that is on different dates simultaneous with the charge of the stage design, camera
an essential element in maintaining video shooting for the virtual awarding operation, graphic design, production,
economic development, social order, and ceremonies. This is in adherence to the equipment handling, and post-editing of
stability. In this manner, you delivered raw shots.

Stills and behind-the-scene photos from the 2021 LTIA, ADAC Special Awards virtual Regional Awarding Ceremonies

The ceremony may be streamed through DILG RV’s official Facebook page (DILG Region 5) or official Youtube channel (DILG Region 5).

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Pasiring sa Padagos na Katoninongan asin Pag-Uswag:

SBDPCAMARINES NORTE, MASBATE SBDP
BENEFICIARY BARANGAYS EMBRACE NEW ERA IN
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONIES

By LGOO II Sheila Mae J. Sajuela, LGOO II Charleston D. Fulgentes,
& Engr. Khryza Beth T. Lladoc

With the full-scale Barangay Jagna-an, San Jacinto, Masbate Espinosa, in his closing remarks,
implementation of the on October 11 to 12, 2021. expressed his heartfelt gratitude to
Support to the Barangay The Local Access Road was President Duterte and to all the NGAs that
Development Program among the SBDP projects granted for made the project possible. He affirmed
(SBDP), the Department of the Interior Barangay Jagna-an, with fund allocation that the government is true to their words
and Local Government (DILG) in amounting to Php. 7.75 million. and shared that the residents of Barangay
coordination with the Local Government Barangay Jagna-an is one of the 25 SBDP Jagna-an are beyond delighted having
Units (LGUs), have responded to the call beneficiary barangays in the province of been chosen as beneficiaries of the
of public service beyond the mandates of Masbate. SBDP.
Executive Order No. 70, and mobilized The project monitoring and site
the immediate commencement of the The momentous event was inspection of ongoing SBDP projects in
priority projects granted for all SBDP witnessed by personnel from the DILG Monreal, Masbate followed on October
beneficiary barangays nationwide. Regional and Provincial Offices; guests 12, 2021.
The SBDP aims to provide from the National Task Force to End Meanwhile, another SBDP
the barangays’ much needed Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF groundbreaking activities and ceremonies
infrastructure and social services to ELCAC), National Security Council were conducted in two beneficiary
address development gaps in pursuit of (NSC), DILG Central Office – Office of barangays in the province of Camarines
sustainable peace and prosperity. Project Development Services (OPDS), Norte on November 9, 2021, with the first
Approved priority projects 903rd Infantry Battalion Philippine Army two sites located at Barangay Guisican,
under the SBDP are funded under (903rd IB PA), Philippine National Police Labo and the third and last site located
Local Government Support Fund-SBDP (PNP), Provincial Engineering Office at Barangay Bulala, Sta. Elena. Barangay
(LGSF-SBDP) under 2021 General (PEO), Masbate Provincial Government, Guisican was the host and main venue of
Appropriations ACT (GAA), having a and San Jacinto Municipal Government; the groundbreaking ceremony.
total of Php. 16.44 billion for the 822 and Barangay Officials and residents of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte
beneficiary barangays nationwide. Php. Barangay Jagna-an, San Jacinto. and DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año
980 million from the total allocated President Rodrigo Roa Duterte once again delivered their heartfelt
budget will go to the 49 beneficiary and DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año messages through separate AVPs.
barangays from Region V, with each expressed their warm support and utmost The activity was led by the
barangay entitled to up to Php. 20 million appreciation to the SBDP beneficiaries DILG RV through the leadership of RD
worth of project funds. through an audio-visual presentation Nuyda and in close coordination with
With constant and devoted (AVP), while DILG Undersecretary for Camarines Norte Provincial Director,
guidance from the lead program Local Government Marlo L. Iringan, Ray B. Caceres, CESO V, DILG Project
implementers, the beneficiary barangays CESO III personally graced and Development and Management Unit
have been assisted in the preparation of witnessed the ceremonies.
documentary requirements and in the Punong Barangay Isagani
completion of the prerequisite procedures
in accordance with prescribed standards Usec. Marlo L. Iringan deliver his speech during the opening program of the SBDP
and guidelines. groundbreaking ceremonies at Barangay Jagna-An, San Jacinto Masbate on October 11, 2021.
Upon the accomplishment of
such, the beneficiary barangays are now
ready to take on the next step. The sign of
a brighter future awaits.
EMBRACING A NEW ERA
The DILG Region V headed
by Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda, CESO
III, Regional Director, in partnership
with the LGUs of the province of
Masbate and participating National
Government Agencies (NGAs), carried
out the groundbreaking and launching
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(PDMU) Chief, LGOO VI Elmer M.
Villanueva Jr., and other personnel from the
DILG Regional and Provincial Offices, and
was personally witnessed by Regional Task
Force ELCAC Chairperson, Usec. Marvel
C. Clavecilla, and the heads and staff of the
security sector, particularly NSC Deputy
Director General Vicente M. Agdamag, 9ID
PA Commander MGEN Henry A Robinson
Jr, 902nd IB PA Commander COL Moises
Nayve, PNP V Regional Director PBGEN
Jonnel C Estomo, PNP Camarines Norte
Provincial Director, PLT COL Julius D.
Guadamor, PLT COL Rodel B. Pili, and
PLT COL Rogelyn C. Peratero.
The event was also graced by the
LCEs from the Camarines Norte Provincial
and Municipal LGUs, particularly, Hon.
Edgardo A. Tallado and Hon. Josefina B.
Tallado, Camarines Norte Governor and
First District Representative, respectively,
and Councilor Rey Kenneth Oning
representing Hon. Joseph V. Ascutia, Labo
Municipal Mayor, and Hon. Bernardina E.
Borja, Sta. Elena Municipal Mayor.
Most importantly, Hon. Panilo
E. Bequio, Hon. Medel G. Labayan,
and Hon. Lilian M. San Antonio, the
Punong Barangays of Barangay Guisican,
Barangay Bayabas, and Barangay Bulala,
respectively, along with their respective
Sanggunian members and fellow residents,
were also present to formally embrace the
beginning of a new era in their barangays.
BRIDGING DEVELOPMENT GAPS
Along with the objectives of
the SBDP, the groundbreaking activities
and ceremonies also aim to intensify
the awareness and involvement of the
community with regard to the SBDP
projects.
In the long run, when goals are
finally met, the overall success of the
program will not only end the country’s
long-standing problems on insurgency, but
also win back communities by providing
them a better life.
The groundbreaking ceremonies
are a spark of hope – an assurance that the
barangays’ long yearned development is no
longer far in sight.

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RD Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda and OIC ARD Uldarico S. Razal Jr., together
with the LGRRC-MSAC partners, formally open the LGRRC Exhibit.

DILG RV inaugurates Bicol LGRRC facilities

By LGOO V Sheena Mae P. de la Cruz

New and upgraded features to the changing times. researches, and other materials. The
and facilities of the Bicol The inauguration of the Bicol facility also features DILG RV’s original
Local Governance Regional LGRRC Knowledge Hub was among publication – the Retooled Community
Resource Center (Bicol Support Program (RCSP) Handbook
LGRRC) were inaugurated on November the major highlights of the activity. The and the Disaster Preparedness Manual –
26, 2021 at the Department of the Interior Knowledge Hub is a physical library that Protocols for Volcanic Eruption for Bicol
and Local Government Region V (DILG houses a number of knowledge products Region.
RV). including Information, Education,
and Communication (IEC) materials Beyond being home to a
The DILG RV strengthened the on local governance, guidebooks and wide variety of learning materials, the
capacity of its Bicol LGRRC, an avenue flyers on DILG Programs, Projects, Knowledge Hub is also renowned for
for collaboration for the effective delivery and Activities (PPAs), newsletters its modern interior, technology, and
of capacity development interventions issued from Hamodyong – the official connectivity that enables seamless
for Local Government Units (LGUs), publication of DILG RV, annual reports, teleconferencing and e-learning.
by revitalizing programs, services, and manuals, encyclopedias, local plans, best
facilities to better serve clients and adapt practices, dissertations, theses, relevant The facility is open for local
officials, local functionaries, students,
and all other clients to whom the hub
may be of service.

DILG RV’s improved Health
and Emergency Operations Center
(HEOC) was also formally introduced
during the inauguration ceremonies. The
HEOC primarily functions as the venue
for disaster operations, monitoring,
information dissemination, and intra and
inter-agency coordination.

The HEOC features wide-
screen televisions used in real time
monitoring of weather updates, a
hazard map of the Bicol Region for
reference purposes, and a high-capacity
RD Nuyda and BU President Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas lead computer for efficient data processing.
the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Bicol LGRRC Knowledge Hub. It also stores basic emergency response

equipment, personal protective gears,
and emergency kit to ensure the safety of
personnel during disaster operations.

The HEOC is vital to the
effective discharge of the Department’s
role as the Vice-Chair for Disaster
Preparedness and lead agency in the
Management of the Dead and the Missing
(MDM) Cluster.

HEA Antonio H. Pasano, LGOO V Leonard Champ E. Navarro II (composer), and Lastly, the DILG RV also
LGOO II Porfirio R. Mercado perform “Lakbay,” the newly launched Bicol LGRRC song. showcased and highlighted through
the Bicol LGRRC’s Exhibit its major
activities in 2021 and accomplishments
with the Multi-Stakeholder Advisory
Committee (MSAC) partners, along with
the launching of the Bicol Express for
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The Bicol LGRRC Core Team with the LGA Validators and
the MSAC partners from Bicol University and CODE-NGO.

Bicol LGRRC ranks 6th among 16 regions per LGA 2021 Assessment

By LGOO V Sheena Mae P. de la Cruz

The Bicol Local Governance discussions to ensure the veracity of the adequately manage its resources).
Regional Resource Center data generated via the questionnaire, and The LGRRC Core Team,
(LGRRC) ranked sixth among the on-site validation of accomplished headed by DILG V Regional Director
the 16 regions who underwent questionnaires which the LGA team Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda, CESO III,
the Local Government Academy (LGA) composed of Research and Policy participated in the validation interview
evaluation for the Fiscal Year 2021. Development Division Chief Marciana together with LGRRC-Multi-Stakeholder
For Bicol region, the LGA C. Obispo, and Project Officer Amica Advisory Committee (MSAC)
Annual Assessment was conducted at Laine M. Francisco, conducted at the partners, Caucus of Development Non-
the Department of the Interior and Local LGRRC Knowledge Hub. Governmental Organization Networks
Government (DILG) Regional Office V (CODE-NGO) Chairperson, Ms. Aurora
on November 25, 2021. The validation Further, the LGA looked R. Chavez, and Bicol University – Jesse
team also assessed the Albay and into four assessment areas for the M. Robredo Institute of Governance and
Catanduanes sub-LGRRCs. 2021 LGRRC Assessment, namely 1) Development Director, Professor Noemi
The activity aims to assess Organizational Capacity (anchored L. Ibo.
and validate that the Bicol LGRRC on the Capacity Development Strengthened documentation
is a knowledge-centric organization Framework), 2) Organizational mechanism, organization of sub-
that delivers relevant knowledge and Motivation (milestones and successes), LGRRCs, formalization of and
services to promote excellence in local 3) Environment (multi-stakeholdership, consistent linkages with external
governance. collaboration, and partnership), and partners, strong commitment of the team,
The assessment had two 4) Relevance (the extent to which an and the unwavering support of the top
components, the first of which was organization responds to the needs of management to improve the delivery of
the accomplishment of questionnaires its stakeholders) and Sustainability (the LGRRC services were the contributory
through a series of meetings and ability of an organization to continue to factors for the huge leap by Bicol
adapt to its evolving environment and LGRRC in the ranking.

DILG RV inaugurates... The BEEG Trip inspired the members. Former Assistant Secretary
song “Lakbay” which was also formally Josefina Castilla-Go, Local Government
(continued from page 12) introduced to the public for the first time Academy (LGA) Research and Policy
Excellence in Governance (BEEG) Trip. during the inauguration ceremonies. Development Division Chief Marciana
All capacity development interventions Lakbay is another original composition C. Obispo and Project Officer Amica
of DILG RV will now be under the BEEG of LGOO V Leonard Champ E. Navarro Laine M. Francisco also graced the
TRIP as a symbol of the Department’s II following the success of his previously event.
steadfast commitment in excellence in released RCSP Baranggayan song The MSAC partners present
local governance. entitled “Kasama Ka.” during the activity were Dr. Arnulfo M.
The song performed by Mascarinas, Bicol University President,
LGOO II Jose Porfirio R. Mercado and Atty. Joseph L. Bartolata, BU Vice
supervised by Head Executive Assistant President for Admin and Finance, Dir.
Antonio H. Pasano, encapsulates Bicol Antonio Villanueva Jr., Department
LGRRC’s advocacy on collaboration of of Budget and Management (DBM)
all stakeholders to promote excellence in OIC-Assistant Regional Director,
local governance. Supt. Bernadette Madrid of Bureau
The activity was spearheaded of Fire Protection (BFP), Engr. Jose
by DILG V Regional Director Atty. Alfonso Barizo of Philippine Institute
Anthony C. Nuyda, CESO III, OIC of Environmental Planners – Albay
Assistant Regional Director Uldarico Chapter, and Ms. Karla Manlangit from
S. Razal, Jr., CESO V, Provincial the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). The
Directors, Division Chiefs, and LGRRC rest of the LGRRC-MSAC partners and
sub-LGRRC members joined the event
via Zoom.

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DILG RV monitors LFPs under FY 2021 DRRAP, FALGU, SBDP

By Engr. Jian Benedick V. Rontas

The Department of the Interior funds under FALGU shall be used to order to address development gaps and
and Local Government Region V support priority programs and projects the root causes of insurgency and other
(DILG RV) through the Project such as constructions, rehabilitations, armed conflicts, and ultimately achieve
Development and Management purchases, and assistance to various sustainable peace and prosperity.
Unit (PDMU) continuously monitors programs related to health, sports, All six provinces of Region V are
and inspects locally funded projects education, and indigence. recipients of both DRRAP and FALGU,
under the Disaster Rehabilitation and while identified priority barangays
Reconstruction Assistance Program Lastly, for the SBDP, beneficiary from the provinces of Camarines Norte,
(DRRAP), Financial Assistance to barangays determined by the National Masbate, and Sorsogon are selected as
Local Government Units (FALGU), and Task Force to End Local Communist beneficiaries of SBDP.
Support to the Barangay Development Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) are The implementation of the
Program (SBDP) for the Fiscal Year entitled to up to Php 20 million worth of DRRAP, FALGU and SBDP are funded
(FY) 2021. project funds per LBC 135. These funds by the Local Government Support Fund
As stated in Local Budget may be utilized for identified priority (LGSF) under the GeneralAppropriations
Circular (LBC) 134 guidelines, the programs and projects such as 1) farm- Act (GAA) of 2021 or Republic Act No.
DRRAP shall aid the LGUs directly to-market roads, 2) school buildings, 3) 11518.
affected by calamities, particularly, water and sanitation system, 4) health The PDMU team composed
typhoons Quinta, Ulysses, and Rolly stations, 5) rural electrification, 6) of the Technical Engineers and Project
for Bicol region, by funding priority reconstruction, rehabilitation, repair, Evaluation Officers (PEOs), in close
programs and projects such as 1) and similar projects in connection with coordination with the Provincial Offices
construction of shelters and resettlements, human-induced calamities, epidemics, and concerned LGUs, regularly inspects
2) construction of public infrastructure, crises resulting from armed conflicts, and monitors all the identified projects to
3) education and health services, 4) insurgency, terrorism, and other ensure that they are all implemented in
agriculture, and 5) social protection. catastrophes, 7) housing, 8) COVID-19 accordance with prescribed guidelines
The fund allocation for DRRAP shall vaccination, 9) agricultural, livelihood, and standards.
be computed depending on the type of and technical or vocational projects, Subsequently, inspection and
calamity and shall be on prorated basis and 10) assistance to indigent individual monitoring reports are rendered to call for
considering several factors as further families. appropriate and suitable actions.
detailed in the same LBC. The goal of SBDP is to provide
Moreover, per LBC 131, the the beneficiary barangays’ much needed
infrastructure and social services in

STATUS OF FY 2021 DRRAP, BEFORE SBDP
FALGU, & SBDP PROJECTS IN
REGION V (PER PDMU DATA) PROJECT TITLE: Concreting of Farm-to-Market Road in
Purok 7 to Purok 1, Brgy. Bulala, Sta.Elena, Camarines Norte
DRRAP (472 projects)
PROJECT COST: Php. 3,000,000
194 completed
193 ongoing FALGU
34 in procurement phase
PROJECT TITLE: Construction of Farm-to-Market Road Project
6 not yet started Barangay Bahao, Siruma, Camarines Sur
43 in preparation phase PROJECT COST: Php. 2,000,000

2 for fund reversion

FALGU (61 projects)

4 completed
15 ongoing
11 in procurement phase
31 in preparation phase

SBDP (164 projects)

4 completed
129 ongoing

2 in procurement phase
21 not yet started

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DILG RV launches Volcanic Eruption Manual

By LGOO II Ma. Mercedes A. Deleña

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
(PHIVOLCS) Resident Volcanologist April Angelique
Dominguiano, all of whom are members of the Technical
Working Group, provided the LGUs with brief lectures and
overview on what to expect as to the manual’s content.

The activity was spearheaded by DILG V Regional
Director Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda, CESO III, DILG V OIC-
Assistant Regional Director Uldarico S. Razal, Jr., CESO
V, DILG Sorsogon Provincial Director Julius Rodel L. Cal-
Ortiz, Cluster Heads, and Division Chiefs. Also present were
representatives of the RDRRMC Bicol member agencies.

(l-r) Ms. Karla Manlangit of OCD RV, PD Julius Rodel L. Cal-Ortiz, Meanwhile, Municipal Local Government Operations
RD Anthony C. Nuyda, ARD Uldarico S. Razal Jr., SPDRRMO Head Officers (MLGOOs), Local Disaster Risk Reduction
Engr. Raden D. Dimaano, and CH Rebecca O. Britanico during the & Management Officers (LDRRMOs) and other local
functionaries of the provinces of Albay and Sorsogon were in
ceremonial unveiling and turn-over of the manual. attendance via Zoom which was also streamed live via DILG
RV’s official Facebook page.
In line with the Department’s mandate of ensuring the The launching activity generally aims to inform
disaster preparedness of Local Government Units (LGUs), and encourage the LGUs of Albay and Sorsogon to observe
the Department of the Interior and Local Government the protocols imbued in the manual. The adoption and
Region V (DILG RV) formally launched the Disaster implementation of the manual is crucial in the attainment of
Preparedness Manual: Protocols for Volcanic Eruption for the Department’s advocacy of building and strengthening the
Bicol Region on November 26, 2021 at the DILG V Regional disaster resiliency of communities and the attainment of zero
Office. casualty in the event of volcanic eruptions.

Among the highlights of the activity were the
unveiling of the manual followed by its ceremonial turn-over to
the Provincial Government of Albay and Sorsogon, and to the
Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) Regional Director Claudio
L. Yucot, in behalf of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction
Management Council (RDRRMC) member agencies. Copies
of the Manual were already distributed to the LGUs of Albay
and Sorsogon.

The activity also showcased the teaser discussion Volcanic Eruption Manual Teaser Video released on DILG
on the salient features of the manual. Albay Public Safety Region V’s official Facebook page and Youtube channel.
and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) Head Dr.
Cedric D. Daep, Sorsogon Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management Office (SPDRRMO) Head Engr. Raden
D. Dimaano, and Department of Science and Technology–

DILG RV monitors LFPs...

(continued from page 14)

DRRAP

PROJECT TITLE: Retrofitting and Extension of Life Guard Station
Bagasbas Daet, Camarines Norte
PROJECT COST: Php. 3,000,000

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Bolstering ties with Youth/Student, Academic Sector:

DILG RV conducts Reg’l Convergence on CUCPD

By Engr. Khryza Beth T. Lladoc

conversational discourse that transpired in
the Solution-Seeking Sessions, the youth/
student and academic sectors were able to
secure the commitment of the concerned
NGAs in providing solutions to their
issues and concerns.

The activity is part of DILG RV’s
efforts as lead of the Sectoral Unification,
Capacity Building, Empowerment and
Mobilization (SUCBEM) Cluster of
the Regional Task Force to End Local
Communist Armed Conflict (RTF
ELCAC) V.

Participants of the youth and student sector from the six provinces of the region voice Through this regional
out their sector’s most pressing issues and concerns during the breakout session. convergence, the student/youth sectors
were reassured that their voices are heard
Aimed at engaging the youth/ Education. for future interventions, strengthening
student sector and National The first part of the activity, their ties with the government sector,
Government Agencies led by Regional Focal Person Darlyn which is one of the main goals of the
(NGAs) towards convergence D. Ayende, LGOO VI, shed light on CUCPD program.
mechanisms, the Department of the Executive Order No. 70 (EO70) most LGOO VI Darlyn D. Ayende discusses the
Interior and Local Government Region commonly known as the Whole-of- provisions of EO70, particularly under
V (DILG RV) conducted its very first Nation Approach, and the CUCPD which the CUCPD.
Regional Convergence on Capacitating is among the flagship programs of EO70, A representative from the student sector
Urban Communities for Peace and particularly its roles and impacts on the presents their group’s consolidated issues
Development (CUCPD) on December youth/student and academic sectors. and concerns.
14, 2021 at Ninong’s Hotel in adherence Subsequently, the participants were called
to existing IATF guidelines. to action by Ms. Angel Trinidad from the
Office of the Presidential Adviser on the
Centering on the theme, “Young Peace Process (OPAPP), while the 9th
Leaders Advocating for Peace and Infantry Division Philippine Army (9ID
Development,” the regional convergence PA) represented by Sergeant Virgilio P
was participated in by student leaders Pomarejo (MI) enlightened on who the
and school administrators from different true enemy is in achieving sustainable
schools and universities in Bicol region, peace and development. Lastly, the
namely, University of Sto. Tomas – Philippine National Police (PNP)
Legazpi, Bicol University, Divine Word represented by Pat Kenn Rhoniel B Pato
College of Legazpi, University of Nueva discussed the importance of Community
Caceres, and Camarines Sur Polytechnic Awareness on Anti-Terrorism (CAAT).
Colleges.
The convergence was manifested through
Also present were the Solution-Seeking Sessions conducted
representatives from the Sangguniang wherein the different sectors present
Kabataan Provincial Federations of identified the issues and concerns they face,
Sorsogon, Albay, and Masbate; National and eventually relaying them to the NGAs
Youth Commission; Team Albay Youth for the latter’s response. Through the
Organization; and Commission on Higher

DILG RV spearheads SICAP BADAC Rollout Training

By LGOO IV James Edward M. Pecson

To enhance the capacities, knowledge, and skills of
the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADACs)
in the implementation of anti-illegal drug programs
and activities at the local level, the Department of
the Interior and Local Government Region V (DILG RV), in
partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), Department
of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Philippine Drug
Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Commission on Human Rights
(CHR), and National Youth Commission (NYC), conducted
the Rollout Training on Strengthening Institutional Capacities
of Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (SICAP BADAC) on
the months of November to December 2021.
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Usec. Densing joins DILG RV in reinforcing
public accountability to LCEs in Bicol Region

By Mark A. Barayoga

Usec. Epimaco V. Densing III and Mr. George Mapile with the LCEs in the Albay Province who
physically attended the Bantay-Korapsyon Seminar on July 28, 2021 at DILG RV Training Hall.

Department of the Interior and as a key to end corruption in the country. the accountabilities of the elective and
Local Government (DILG) He warned local officials to refrain from appointive officers and employees of the
Undersecretary for Operations corruption shenanigans and highlighted Local Government Units (LGUs) and
Epimaco V. Densing III the important role of the Civil Society capacitate CSOs in the anti-corruption
joined DILG Region V in the conduct Organizations (CSOs) and the people campaign.
of Bantay-Korapsyon Seminar entitled, to look after local officials’ corrupt
“Reinforcing Public Accountability for activities and hold them accountable for The three-part program featured
Better Public Service” at the DILG RV it. Mr. George Mapile Jr, the Program
Training Hall and simultaneously via Development Officer of Bantay-
Zoom Teleconference on July 28, 2021. “We have to encourage the Korapsyon, who gave an overview of
ordinary citizen, CSOs, and your the Bantay-Korapsyon Program; Atty.
Usec. Densing emphasized the constituencies to be part of the walk of Markk L. Perete who discussed Republic
importance of participatory governance anti-corruption processes,” he stressed Act 3019 or the “Anti-Graft and Corrupt
in his message to the Practices Act,” and; Atty. Jennifer B.
USEC EPIMACO V. DENSING III participating Local Balleras-Bagay who shed light on the
Undersecretary for Operations Chief Executives corruption relevant provisions under the
Revised Penal Code.
(LCEs).
The seminar was participated
Usec. Densing in by 10 LCEs from the Province of
also likened the crusade Albay who were physically present at the
in ending corruption venue. Participating virtually via ZOOM
in the country to the Teleconference were 300 LCEs and
nation’s fight against members of the CSOs from Camarines
COVID-19 pandemic, Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes,
that through the Masbate, and Sorsogon.
cooperation of the Bantay-Korapsyon is a program
people to the programs of the DILG that introduces a three-
and initiatives of the pronged strategy to combat corruption
government, we can through 1) education, by improving
successfully put an end the awareness regarding corruption; 2)
to this pandemic, and prevention, by reducing opportunities
likewise, corruption. to do corrupt acts; and 3) determent, by
raising the probability of catching the
The Bantay- corrupt and rewarding good practices.
Korapsyon Seminar
was aimed at reechoing

DILG RV to 19, and November 22 to 23, 2021, Barangay, Chair of BADAC Committee
spearheads... correspondingly. on Advocacy, Chair of BADAC
Committee on Operations, BADAC Duty
(continued from page 16) The training shed light on Officer, and Civil Society Organizations
For the provinces of Albay, BADAC and its mandates, Barangay (CSO) Representatives.
Camarines Norte, and Camarines Sur, the Drug Clearing Program, Drug Preventive
rollout training took place on November Programs, Community-Based Drug Adapting to the new normal
16 to 17, November 22 to 23, and Rehabilitation Program, and Aftercare and in adherence to health protocols,
November 18 to 19, 2021 respectively. and Reintegration Program. the SICAP BADAC was conducted
through a blended method wherein the
The SICAP BADAC was A total of 1,736 barangays from participants were gathered in a venue
also carried out in the provinces of the six provinces in the Bicol Region or in their respective barangays, and the
Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon attended the rollout training, with each lectures or discussions were delivered
on December 6 to 7, November 16 barangay represented by the Punong online.

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RPOC V convenes for 4th Quarter Full Council Meeting

By Engr. Khryza Beth T. Lladoc

To discuss pressing concerns on Moreover, the Department Conflicts (RTF ELCAC) V Chairperson
peace and order in the Bicol of the Interior and Local Government of the Peace, Law Enforcement and
region, the Regional Peace Region V (DILG RV) briefed the Development Support (PLEDS) Cluster,
and Order Council (RPOC) V council on the possible engagement of and Vice-Chairperson of RPOC V. MGen
convened for its Fourth Quarter Full the region with President Rodrigo Roa Robinson is set to retire from the service
Council Meeting on November 24, 2021 Duterte in December. The DILG RV also by December 2021. PBGen Jonnel C
at The Pepperland Hotel, Legazpi City. presented updates on the implementation Estomo, Regional Director of PNP RV
The quarterly meeting, presided of Executive Order No. 70, particularly and also RPOC V’s Vice Chair, rendered
by RPOC V Chairperson and Albay the Retooled Community Support a tribute via audio-visual presentation on
Governor Al Francis C. Bichara, was Program (RCSP), one of EO70’s flagship the successful partnership between the
attended by Presidential Adviser for programs. PNP and PA under MGen Robinson’s
Bicol Affairs, Undersecretary Marvel C. As member agencies from leadership, capped by a salute to the
Clavecilla; and RPOC V members and the security sector, the regional offices outgoing 9th ID PA Commander.
regular guests from the different National of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Important matters related to the
Government Agencies (NGAs). Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine meeting agenda and other announcements
Following the agenda, the National Police (PNP) reported their were discussed during the open forum
Department of Health Bicol Center accomplishments for the year 2021, prior to meeting adjournment, in which
for Health Development (DOH Bicol especially on crime statistics and Governor Bichara, RPOC V Chairperson,
CHD) reported the latest COVID-19 campaign against illegal drugs. concluded with his expression of
situation in Bicol Region, particularly The 9th Infantry Division appreciation and gratitude to the RPOC
on the trend in COVID-19 infections as Philippine Army (9ID PA) also V attending members and guests.
of November, COVID-19 variants and presented their accomplishments in The RPOC V Full Council
community risk classifications in the six the region pursuant to their mandate as Meeting is quarterly conducted to discuss
provinces, Health Care utilization rate, well as efforts under EO70. This was the peace and order situation in the
and vaccination coverage. The DOH followed by the awarding of Plaques of region. The Joint Regional Task Force
Bicol CHD also called for strategies in Commendation by the DILG RV and (JRTF) Katoninungan asin Kauswagan V
encouraging the public to get vaccinated RPOC V to MGen Henry A Robinson Third Quarter Full Council Meeting held
in line with the government’s continuing Jr in recognition of his dedicated on August 25, 2021 at the same venue,
nationwide vaccination drive. service and outstanding leadership as to address concerns and recommend
9ID PA Commander, Regional Task actions towards attaining lasting peace
Force to End Local Communist Armed and sustainable development in Bicol.

DILG V RD Anthony C. Nuyda Governor Al Francis C. Bichara presides MGen Henry A Robinson
provides updates and addresses the 4th Quarter RPOC Meeting. elaborates on the peace and
concerns raised on EO70. security status of Region V.

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DILG RV supports nationwide launching of Duterte Legacy
Barangayanihan Caravan, showcases LGRRC Advocacy Booths

By Engr. Romnick A. Ilarde

The Presidential Communications which also provided goods and delivered include booklets, flyers, handbooks,
Operations Office (PCOO), basic services to beneficiaries at the brochures, and audio-visual presentations
in partnership with the venue, and featured respective booths to on major programs of the Department.
Department of the Interior boost the information dissemination of Other NGAs present in support
and Local Government (DILG) and their respective PPAs. of the Barangayanihan Caravan were
the Philippine National Police (PNP), For Region V, the caravan PNP, Philippine Information Agency
highlighted the Duterte administration’s highlighted the accomplishments of (PIA), Department of Social Welfare
accomplishments through the Duterte the convergence of all NGAs under and Development (DSWD), Department
Legacy Barangayanihan Caravan the Regional Task Force to End Local of Labor and Employment (DOLE),
simultaneously held across the country Communist Armed Conflicts (RTF- Department of Public Works and
on September 30, 2021. ELCAC), and of the DILG particularly Highways (DPWH), Technical Education
In Region V, the Duterte Legacy on the localization of Executive Order and Skills Development Authority
with the theme, “Barangayanihan No. 70. This includes the implementation (TESDA), and National Commission on
Caravan Towards National Recovery,” of Locally Funded Projects (LFPs), Indigenous Peoples (NCIP). Camarines
kicked off with a motorcade followed by Retooled Community Support Program Sur Second District Representative Luis
a program held at the CWC Watersports (RCSP), and Support to the Barangay Raymund “LRay” F. Villafuerte, Jr.
Complex, Pili, Camarines Sur, as the Development Program (SBDP). also graced the event and delivered his
event was hosted by the Province of The DILG RV Advocacy message supporting the launching of the
Camarines Sur. The program featured Booth was spearheaded by its Local Duterte Legacy Caravan.
accomplishments and notable changes Governance Regional Resource Center The caravan was concluded by
in the government since the assumption (LGRRC) featuring knowledge products the testimonies of the beneficiaries and
of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Baranggayan sa Bikol or the recipients of the different programs and
(PRRD) as President in 2016. The localized RCSP, SBDP, LFPs, Uswag, projects of the NGAs, with the former
program showcased the achievements and other Information, Education and sharing their stories on how the Duterte
of the government through the different Communication (IEC) materials which administration changed their lives.
National Government Agencies (NGAs)

The LGRRC Booth displaying the knowledge products and IEC materials produced by the DILG RV.

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Engaging the public, stakeholders through Bicol Dagyaw ‘21
Town Hall Meeting

By LGOO II Sheila Mae J. Sajuela

The Bicol Dagyaw* 2021 138 in the delivery of local services, the implementation of the Mandanas-Garcia
Town Hall Meeting entitled support to be provided by the national Ruling. In 2021, the amount of the LGUs’
“USAPANG DEBOLUSYON: government to the LGUs in transitioning received Internal Revenue Allotment
Mga Inaasahang Pagbabago to full devolution, and the preparation (IRA) was only equivalent to around Php
sa mga Pangunahing Serbisyo” was of the DTPs and the strategies to ensure 695.49 billion. In 2022, the National Tax
held on October 21, 2021 to provide effective implementation of devolved Allotment (NTA) share of the LGUs will
an online public dialogue on the most functions. only be around Php 773.87 billion without
relevant concerns of the country. This Further, it was also explained implementing the Supreme Court Ruling,
episode focused on the effects and in detail that the share of the LGUs an amount determined based on the
implications of the Mandanas-Garcia was comparably small prior to the National Internal Revenue Taxes (NIRT)
Ruling, and the implementation of the collected in 2019. However, since all the
provisions of Executive Order No. 138 National Taxes including the Collection
series of 2021 or the Full Devolution of Customs Duties will be included in
of Certain Functions of the Executive the computation, the tax base in the
Branch to Local Governments, including computation will now increase, leading
the Status of the Devolution Transition to the increase in the computation of
Plans (DTPs), amidst the COVID-19 the devolved 40% share of LGUs. From
pandemic. Php 773. 87 billion based on NIRT, the
NTA will climb up to Php 959.04 billion.
This fiscal impact is around Php 185.17
billion, a difference of around 23.93%
prior to and after the implementation of
the Supreme Court Ruling. On a year
expansion, the increase will be around
Php 263.55 billion or around 37. 89%
from 2021 to 2022.
The fiscal implication of this
is the Php 185 billion increase in the
NTA share of the LGUs will result in
the consequent decrease in the fiscal
resources available to the National

The Bicol Dagyaw Town Hall
Meeting enabled the collaboration among
the National Government Agencies
(NGAs), Local Government Units
(LGUs), academe, and non-government
sectors to discuss the challenges and
opportunities brought about by the
changes in the full implementation of
the Mandanas-Garcia Ruling as well as
the subsequent implementation of EO
138. Through this effort, the government
increases awareness among the general
public and stakeholders, and sustains
the promotion of citizen participation in
governance despite the challenges of the
pandemic.

At the regional level, the lead of
conveners of the Town Hall Meeting were
the regional offices of the Department
of the Interior and Local Government
(DILG), Department of Budget and
Management (DBM), Philippine
Information Agency (PIA), and the Civil
Society Organizations (CSOs).

Dir.JohnAriesS.Macaspac,OIC
Director of DBM - Local Government
and Regional Coordination Bureau
(LGRCB), discussed the short and long-
term effects of the implementation of EO

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Government. The measure pursued by VOLUME X - THIRD ISSUE
the Local Government is to fully devolve
the functions and services which in the Gearing up towards full devolution,
first place have been already devolved in
the LGUs by virtue of the LG Code of DILG RV holds Reg’l Orientation on LGU
1991. DTP, CapDev Agenda Formulation
With this, some functions
and services shall be transferred and By LGOO V Sheena Mae P. de la Cruz
shouldered by the LGUs after the
devolution. The Department of the Interior M. De Vera shared their guidance to
The DILG has already and Local Government Region V the participants as they prepare for the
cascaded assistance and measures in (DILG RV) initiated the conduct transition to full devolution in 2022.
the preparation of the LGUs’ DTP in of the Regional Orientation on
order to ensure integration of the 2022 the Preparation of Local Government The participants were
annual programs and budgets attributed Unit (LGU) Devolution Transition composed of Local Chief Executives
to the functions devolved to the LGUs. Plan (DTP) and Capacity Development (LCEs), members of the Sanggunian,
The LGU DTP preparation shall be (CapDev) Agenda Formulation on Local Planning and Development
undertaken in close coordination with August 11 to 13, 2021 via online Coordinators (LPDCs), Civil Society
NGAs concerned especially with regard teleconference and Facebook Live. Organizations (CSOs), and the DILG
to the devolved functions and services. The three-day activity aims to RV Provincial Directors, Cluster Heads,
The content of the LGU DTPs are capacitate participants on the prescribed Program Managers, City/Municipal
the devolved functions, services, and components, processes, and mechanisms Local Government Operations
facilities that will be implemented by the for the formulation of the LGU’s Officers (C/MLGOOs), and Provincial
LGUs. DTP and CapDev Agenda pursuant to Comprehensive Development Plan
Full assumption will happen in Executive Order No. 138 series of 2021 (CDP) Focal Persons.
three years starting 2022 and will end in mandating all LGUs to prepare their
2024. DTPs to facilitate transition towards full Meanwhile, subsequent
devolution beginning Fiscal Year 2022 Provincial and Municipal Orientations as
“Dagyaw” is a Hiligaynon in light of the implementation of the well as vertical alignment activities were
word which means “togetherness.” Supreme Court Ruling on the Mandanas also carried out to ensure that the DTPs
The Philippine government initiated and Garcia petitions. of the barangay, city, municipality, and
the Dagyaw Town Hall Meetings to The DTP of LGUs will serve as provincial governments are coherent.
provide a venue wherein citizens and the roadmap to ensure strategic outlook,
the government can come together to systematic, and clear actions towards their The Local Governance Regional
engage in discourse. full assumption of devolved functions Resource Center – Multi-Stakeholder
This dialogue will serve as and services. It shall also be a main Advisory Committee (LGRRC-MSAC)
a key reference of the government in consideration of local plans, particularly partners participated in the series of
public decision-making, and in shaping in identifying and implementing priority orientations as Resource Persons. By
and updating government policies programs and activities relative to the the end of 2021, the region achieved a
that can lead to better public sector devolved functions and services. In completion rate of 98 percent.
performance and service delivery. addition, the CapDev Agenda of LGUs
In these Town Hall Meetings, must be prepared to be able to undertake The DTPs of all LGUs were
citizens can ask questions and fully devolved services and guarantee subjected to the Quality Assessment
provide feedback to public programs the attainment of development goals and Tool developed by the Bureau of Local
and services. Likewise, government objectives. Government Development (BLGD)
agencies benefit from Dagyaw as it The regional offices of the during the first quarter of Cluster
is a platform to promote and explain National Government Agencies (NGAs) Year 2022 to evaluate the quality and
government initiatives and get a feel such as Department of Agriculture (DA), compliance of the LGU DTPs based
of the pulse of the people on important Department of the Environment and on Form Completeness, Process and
issues. Natural Resources (DENR), Department Alignment, and DTP Coherence and
The Dagyaw Town Hall of Health (DOH), Department of Public Completeness.
Meetings are being conducted both at Works and Highways (DPWH), and
the national and regional levels. Department of Social Welfare and The DTP Quality Assessment
Development (DSWD) presented their is the first phase of the DTP Analytics
agency’s DTP during the said orientation. and is an internal-level assessment of the
DILG V Regional Director quality and compliance of DTPs based
Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda, CESO III, and on prescribed guidelines. The assessment
Department of Budget and Management results shall contribute to the design of
(DBM) V Regional Director Renato the succeeding activities vital to the
Analytics and can be used as reference in
providing technical assistance to LGUs
in enhancing their DTPs.

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JUNE TO DECEMBER 2021

Reinforcing PH’s response to COVID-19 as economy reopens,

IATF-MEID implements Safety Seal Certification Program (SSCP)

By LGOO V Luningning Z. Brazil

One of the most significant The DOH, DILG, DOLE, Police (PNP).
initiatives of the Inter- DOT, DTI, and Local Government Units
Agency Task Force for the (LGUs) as issuing authorities have been Most of the government and
Management of Emerging vested with the authority to inspect private establishments in Region V
Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) that establishments and issue and/or revoke respond positively to the requirements
highly reinforces our country’s response the Safety Seal. Each establishment of Safety Seal. They believe that more
to combat COVID-19 is the Safety Seal conducts ‘self-assessment’ and submits customers or clients will be encouraged
Certification Program (SSCP) which the accomplished Safety Seal Checklist to patronize their services knowing that
started its implementation in May 2021. to the corresponding issuing authority said offices are safe and compliant with
As provided in the IATF or inspection team prior to the onsite the minimum health protocols.
Resolution No. 87, series of 2020 and inspection. If found compliant to the
pursuant to the Department of Health minimum health standards during the As of December 2021, per
(DOH) – Department of the Interior and inspection, a Safety Seal is issued by DILG Regional Office V data alone, a
Local Government (DILG) – Department the concerned issuing authority to the total of 4,363 buildings composed of
of Labor and Employment (DOLE) establishment and posted at the main 2,196 government offices and 2,167
– Department of Tourism (DOT) – entrance of the building. private establishments were inspected
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and awarded with the Safety Seal
Joint Memorandum Circular No. 21-01, Due to the surge of by the issuing authorities. There are
series of 2021, SSCP aims to increase COVID-19 cases in Bicol Region and 1,913 establishments still subject for
compliance of private and public to accommodate more Safety Seal evaluation or ‘self-assessment’ while 65
establishments to the minimum public Certification requests, especially on the establishments were already referred to
health standards set by the government. It part of government offices, the Regional DOLE, DOT, and DTI for inspection.
also seeks to boost the confidence of our Management Coordinating Committee
consumers and clients as the economy (RMCC) V approved and adopted As of writing, there are still 2,437
reopens and shifts to the ‘new normal.’ RMCC Resolution No. 01-2021 creating private and government establishments
Further, the Safety Seal serves the Regional and Provincial Inspection lined up for inspection and certification.
as a physical manifestation of the and Certification Teams (R/PICTs) and Considering that all issued Safety Seals
compliance of the establishment to RMCC Joint Memorandum Circular are valid only for six months, and in
contain the spread of COVID-19. It also No. 01 dated June 2, 2021 providing the light of the positive feedbacks from the
allows generation of important data for guidelines on the creation and functions management, employees and consumers
the surveillance of infectious diseases, of the R/PICTs composed of Regional or clients during the conduct of inspection
particularly through the use of StaySafe. and Provincial Directors of DILG, activities, more requests for renewal of
Ph application which is proven to be an Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Bureau the Safety Seal are expected in the first
effective contact tracing tool. of Jail Management and Penology and second quarters of 2022.
(BJMP), National Police Commission
(NAPOLCOM), and Philippine National

Towards development and transformation,

Baranggayan sa Bikol engages 337 barangays throughout region

By Engr. Khryza Beth T. Lladoc

The Department of the Interior the said barangays, particularly by 1) RCSP
and Local Government Region integrating the programs, projects, and BARANGGAYAN SA BIKOL
V (DILG RV), through the activities (PPAs) identified and enlisted in
localized Retooled Community each barangay’s eBDP into the different MILESTONES
Support Program (RCSP) entitled programs of the DILG, 2) by providing
Baranggayan sa Bikol, has reached capacity development interventions to 337 barangays engaged
a total of 337 barangays throughout the different functionaries and members regionwide
the region since 2019 up to the end of of each barangay, and 3) by delivering
December 2021. basic services and assistance to the 300 Serbisyo Caravan & Solution-
The Baranggayan is a five-day members of the priority barangays. Seeking Dialogues conducted
immersion in each priority barangay 164 projects identified under
wherein activities that foster the By the end of 2021, a total RCSP funded for SBDP 2021
convergence between the government of 164 PPAs from the formulated
and its people are conducted. The eBDPs from 49 priority barangays 1,308 projects to be funded
highlights of the Baranggayan include were integrated for funding in the 2021 under SBDP 2022
the formulation of the enhanced Support to the Barangay Development
Baranggay Development Plan (eBDP), Program (SBDP). An additional 1,308 1,685 BBIs provided with
strengthening of the Barangay-Based PPAs from the eBDPs of 280 more CapDev Interventions
Institutions (BBIs), conduct of Serbisyo priority barangays are also eyed for
Caravan, Solution-Seeking Dialogues, funding under 2022 SBDP. 25,275 officialsandBBImembers
and consultations on citizen movement provided with CapDev Interventions
for sectoral development. Additionally, the Baranggayan
This enabled the Department, has by far capacitated 1,685 BBIs
Local Government Units (LGUs), and and a total of 25,275 officials and BBI
partner National Government Agencies members across the Bicol region.
(NGAs) to capacitate and empower
Meanwhile, in over 300
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65.69% of Bicolanos inoculated through Bayanihan, Bakunahan
vaccination drives; 100% eyed in sustained efforts

By LGOO IV Ma. Victoria G. Rañeses

Through the nationwide
simultaneous rollout of the
“Bayanihan, Bakunahan”
National Vaccination Days
(NVD) on November 29 to December
1, 2021 for Part I and on December
20 to 22, 2021 for Part II, the Bicol
region achieved an increased number of
inoculated individuals from 25 percent
to 65.69 percent of the region’s total
population.

In adherence to the National RD Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda emphasizes the As part of the vaccination protocols, the
Vaccine Deployment Plan to apply significance of the National Vaccination Drive in individuals undergo a series of screening
the Whole-of-Nation and Whole-of- his message during the Opening Ceremonies held processes prior to inoculation.
Government Approach, the NVD was on November 31, 2021 at Ligao City Gymnasium.
carried out through the convergence of
the Department of Health Bicol Center A citizen of Ligao City taking his first shot of the COVID-19
for Health and Development (DOH Bicol vaccine on November 31, 2021 at Ligao City Gymnasium.
CHD) and the Department of the Interior
and Local Government (DILG) Region Bayanihan, Bakunahan objectives. to conduct daily on-site monitoring
V as lead implementers, together with Prior to the NVD launching, the to observe and assess the vaccination
other National Government Agencies DILG RV, as one of the lead implementers sites all over Bicol region, and submit
(NGAs), Local Government Unit of the Bayanihan, Bakunahan, issued corresponding monitoring reports.
(LGU) counterparts, and partners from advisories and memoranda to its While the NVD initially aimed
the private sector and civil society. The Provincial and Field Offices to provide to vaccinate 70 percent of the total
NVD mobilized NGAs and stakeholders directives in the mobilization of all LGUs, population of Region V or approximately
to ramp up the vaccination coverage and ensuring the latter’s compliance to the more than 1 million Bicolanos, sustained
eventually achieve herd immunity in the logistic, data management, and demand vaccination drives are still in place to
region. generation requirements of the NVD. reach the 100 percent target to achieve
The Department also devised reporting maximum community immunity and
For Part I, the region-wide templates and deployment plan, and protection against COVID-19.
simultaneous launching of the NVD activated Regional Monitoring Teams
was held in the LGUs of 1) Ligao City,
Albay; (2) Bato, Camarines Sur; (3) Sta. DILG RV AVP, "Kasama Ka" earn highest
Elena, Camarines Norte; (4) Caramoran, recognitions in year-end awarding ceremonies
Catanduanes; (5) Claveria, Masbate,
and; (6) Pilar, Sorsogon. By Engr. Khryza Beth T. Lladoc

Undersecretary for Peace and Exemplifying creativity and by LGOO V Leonard Champ E. Navarro
Order Bernardo C. Florece Jr. and DILG excellence, the Department of the also clinched First Place in the “Song
V Regional Director Atty. Anthony C. Interior and Local Government Region V Writing and Rendition” category.
Nuyda, CESO III, attended the launching (DILG RV) bagged the top recognitions The theme song, which is among the
ceremonies to personally support and in two categories during the Second innovations of the DILG RV in the
witness the invigorated efforts of the Annual Performance Online Assessment Retooled Community Support Program
implementers in the attainment of the cum 31st DILG Anniversary Celebration (RCSP) implementation, reverberates to
held on December 10, 2021 via Zoom. the communities the RCSP Baranggayan
Baranggayan sa The DILG RV Audio-Visual experience and dedicated work in
Bikol engages... Presentation (AVP) produced by IO Lynn improving people’s lives, and a call on to
C. Oliquino received First Place in the all stakeholders to be part of the fight for
(continued from page 22) “AVP Exemplifying the Brand Identity sustainable peace and development.
Serbisyo Caravans and Solution-Seeking and Core Values of the Department” It is worthy to note that aside
Dialogues conducted, thousands of category. from the AVP and theme song, the DILG
residents have been provided with basic Meanwhile, the Baranggayan RV also published the RCSP Handbook
services and assistance in various forms. Song entitled “Kasama Ka” composed which standardizes the conduct of the
RCSP immersion process in Bicol region.
The RCSP, as one of the flagship
programs of the government under
Executive Order No. 70 series of 2018,
aims to improve the lives of the people
residing in Geographically Isolated and
Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) in the
Bicol region, especially those affected by
the Communist Terrorist Groups’ (CTG)
presence and activities.

As of writing, the Baranggayan
is expected to resume operations and
continue empowering more priority
barangays after the 2022 National
Elections.

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JUNE TO DECEMBER 2021

10 DILG RV newly appointed LGOOs take oath

By April Dawn A. Daep

RD Atty. Anthony C Nuyda, together with ARD Arnaldo E. Escober Jr., administers
the oath of office to the DILG RV’s 10 new LGOOs at the Training Hall.

Ten newly appointed Local 7. LGOO II Karla Andrea A. Rico for the regional selection process were
Government Operations Officers 8. LGOO II Sheila Mae J. Sajuela then assessed and evaluated based on
(LGOO) II took their oath of 9. LGOO II Ardy A. San Buenaventura their skills and competencies to hold
office administered by Regional 10. LGOO II Ammabelle Cristine D. LGOO positions. They went through
Director Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda, CESO Solano three processes which tested their mental
III at the Department of the Interior and Prior to taking oath, the LGOO capability, verbal communication skills,
Local Government (DILG) Regional appointees underwent stringent regional and over-all personality impression.
Office V Training Hall on July 14, 2021. selection process and were recommended These processes are conducted by the
WithAssistant Regional Director by the Human Resource Merit Selection DILG RV Regional Selection Board.
Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr., CESO V, and Promotion Board (HRMSPB).
Provincial Directors, Cluster Heads, and The procedures were carried
Division Chiefs as witnesses, the LGOOs Over a hundred applicants from out using various online platforms and
who took oath are the following: the six provinces submitted application applications in observance of health
documents, however, only those who protocols.
1. LGOO II Mike V. Ebio met the minimum requirements for the
2. LGOO II Christian D. Gabalfin position and passed the Pre-Qualifying The 10 new LGOOs are now
3. LGOO II Kent Charles M. Notario Examination (PQE) advanced to the next assigned in different offices in the
4. LGOO II Regine S. Pedro phase of the selection process. Regional and the Provincial Offices
5. LGOO II Benedict B. Quiambao The 58 applicants who qualified fulfilling their tasks and responsibilities
6. LGOO II Charene Joy M. Rapsing as the new personnel of the DILG RV.

10 DILG RV newly promoted personnel assume office as
LGOO IV, V, VII in 3rd Quarter

By April Dawn A. Daep

Ten newly promoted Local Masbate on October 11, 2021. DILG The selection process also
Government Operations Officers Undersecretary for Local Government, included the Online Competency-Based
(LGOO) of the Department of the Marlo L. Iringan, administered the oath Assessment (CBA) and panel interview
Interior and Local Government with DILG Localization of Executive to further determine the readiness of the
Region V (DILG RV) took oath as Order 70 Project Management Office applicants vying for higher positions.
LGOO IV, V, and VII in separate dates (LEO PMO) Director Rene V. Valera, There were a total of five
and venues in the third quarter of 2021. DILG V Regional Director Atty. Anthony next-in-rank applicants for LGOO IV,
Having sworn oath at the Office C. Nuyda, CESO III, and DILG Masbate 13 applicants for LGOO V, and five
of the Regional Director on September Provincial Director Ben Paul M. Naz, as applicants for LGOO VII.
1, 2021 were newly appointed LGOO witnesses. The applicants were assessed
IV, James Edward M. Pecson and Ma. The promotion followed based on their performance in their
Victoria G. Rañeses, and newly promoted after the conduct of separate selection current position, education, trainings
LGOO V, Alfredo I. Fria Jr., Sharon S. processes for LGOO IV, V, and VII attended, CBA results, and their
Lopez, Jerus G. Merenciano, Percilina S. by the Regional Human Resource individual achievements, awards, and
Millare, Ivy S. Ramirez, and Jose Tomas Merit Selection and Promotion Board recognitions. After thorough deliberation
B. Riva. (HRMSPB) headed by former DILG V by the HRMSPB, the applicants who met
Meanwhile, newly promoted Assistant Regional Director (now DILG all the prerequisites for promotion were
LGOO VII, Leandro S. Gigantoca and RVIII Regional Director) Atty. Arnaldo ultimately recommended for approval to
Joel O. Logenio, took oath of office at E. Escober Jr., and facilitated by the the Regional Director.
San Jacinto Municipal Hall, San Jacinto, Human Resource and Management
Office (HRMO) Section.

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RD Anthony C. Nuyda and Usec. Marlo L. Iringan administer the oath of office of the newly promoted LGOO IV, V, and VII,
respectively. The rites are witnessed by the ARD Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr., PDs of the six provinces, and Division Chiefs.

HRMSPB facilitates 2nd online CBA for LGOO IV, LGOO V

By April Dawn A. Daep

The Human Resource Merit Office (HRMO) and Project Evaluation Assistant, Antonio H. Pasano, and
Promotion Selection Board Officer (PEO) III Zenica B. Torre. LGOO VI Mae C. Clemente were tasked
(HRMPSB) conducted the Assistant Regional Director Atty. to determine the level of competencies
second online Competency- Arnaldo E. Escober Jr., the HRMSPB of the participants based on their actual
Based Assessment (CBA) for LGOO IV Chairman, oriented and instructed the experiences as LGOOs, and eventually
and V on July 10 and 23, 2021 via Zoom. participants on the online assessment decide on their qualification for the
The online CBA was process. positions of LGOO IV and V.
participated in mainly by LGOOs from The second part of the online After the assessment activities,
the 52nd Batch in pursuit of career assessment was held on July 23, 2021, ARD Escober, conducted debriefing and
advancement. The participants went wherein the assessors composed expressed his gratitude to the participants
through exercises designed to capture of HRMO Section Chief, Ma. Pia as well as the assessors and facilitators
their competencies as determined in the M. Salameño, Local Government for the success of the CBA despite the
Competency Framework. Monitoring and Evaluation Division challenges faced amidst the COVID-19
The first part of the online (LGMED) Assistant Division Chief, pandemic.
assessment was conducted on July 10, LGOO VI Amaline R. Colina, Project
2021 via Google Forms and Zoom, Development and Management Unit The transition to the online
with the assistance and facilitation from (PDMU) Chief, LGOO VI Leandro S. conduct of the CBA is a strategy to
the Human Resource and Management Gigantoca, Regional Legal Officer, Atty. combat and limit the effects of the
Magdalena A. Borbe, Head Executive COVID-19 on physical gatherings.

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JUNE TO DECEMBER 2021

Padayon, DE JESUS,
BATALLER, LYSANDRA GALE S.
CEASAR JAMES B.

Batch 53!

CAMBA, DE SAGUN,
NOLAN JR. T. FRANC THOMAS D.

Batch 53 say “Padayon!” as
14 members embark on new journey

as full-fledged LGOOs

By LGOO II Ma. Mercedes A. Deleña

In the most difficult times, it is RD Anthony C. Nuyda, ARD Arnaldo E. Escober Jr., together with the Division Chiefs, Assistant
always the strong-willed that Division Chiefs, and LGOO Apprentices during the Orientation cum Send-Off Ceremony.
prevails.
governance and all that there is to Apprenticeship Program. This two-
This was yet again proven to discover what truly makes a Matino, month immersion in their assigned
be true when the Local Government Mahusay, and Maaasahang LGOO. Local Government Units (LGUs)
Operations Officers (LGOO) II This component of the training program opened their eyes to the realities on the
from Batch 53 of the Department of was a constant battle of survival ground and uncovered the difficulties
the Interior and Local Government throughout the six modules. Beyond faced by the people. At the same time,
Region V (DILG RV) marked 2020 honing one’s knowledge and skills, this it was an awakening experience for
as the beginning of their journey of phase developed the character of the these LGOOs to heed the call to further
becoming, despite it being a year of LGOOs to become adaptive, persistent, strengthen the capacity of the LGUs and
fear, uncertainties, and challenges for resilient, and innovative. uplift the communities. The SFW of the
most people due to the emergence of the 53rd Batch centered on capacitating
COVID-19 pandemic. Another highlight of the the LGUs to deliver basic services and
Apprenticeship Program was the perform their functions under the full
Batch 53’s journey in the Supervised Field Work (SFW). devolution come 2022.
Local Government Academy’s (LGA) From June 7 to August 7, 2021, the
Apprenticeship Program for LGOOs Apprentices were immersed in the field The ultimate test for the
II and III began with the General to gain firsthand experience on local Apprentices was the Competency
Orientation Program (GOP) on government operations and exhibit Assessment administered by the LGA
September 2 to 9, 2020. Over a hundred the competencies they developed from October to December 2021. This
LGOOs from the different regions of the in the previous components of the third component of the Apprenticeship
country took part in this first component
of the program, putting to test their
general knowledge of the Department
and the government’s operations to
qualify for the next phase of the training.

The week-long orientation
was followed by rigorous Foundational
Courses that ran from September 2020
to February 2021. For six months, the
Apprentices have gone great lengths
to learn about the DILG’s programs,
appreciate the Department’s mandates,
and understand the dynamics of local

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DELEÑA, FULGENTES, NOPIA, RIVERA, TEODORO,
MA. MERCEDES A. CHARLESTON D. CARMELLE ANNE C. GELICA MILKAH E. VERNON JOSEF A.

FAJARDO, MERCADO, REBAYA, ROMBLON, ZAMORA,
ALIW B. JOSE PORFIRIO R. MELROSE R. EDEN JEAN KATHRESE DUSHEEN MARIE B.

Program was composed of two parts: The 14 LGOO apprentices (divided into five teams) in their respective
the Paper and Pencil Examination LGU assignments during their Supervised Field Work (SFW).
(PPE) and the Simulated Exercises and
Interview (SEI). The assessment was a a
crucial moment for the apprentices as
it evaluated their readiness to take on b
bigger roles and responsibilities in the
discharge of the Department’s mandate. (a-b) The apprentices together with RD Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda during the Grand
Graduation Ceremony on December 17, 2021 at Stotsenberg Hotel, Clark, Pampanga.
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series of assessments along with all the
challenges of distant learning due to
the pandemic, 14 LGOOs II of DILG
RV finished strong by successfully
completing the Apprenticeship Program
through the Revalida and Grand
Graduation held on December 13 to
17, 2021 at Stotsenberg Hotel, Clark,
Pampanga. Present in the activity
were the 196 LGOOs of the DILG
RV’s 53rd Batch, Undersecretaries,
Regional Directors, Assistant Regional
Directors, LGA Training Management,
and representatives from the Regional
Training Management, all of whom gave
worthwhile contributions and provided
unwavering support that resulted to the
success of the Apprenticeship Program
amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bannering the theme “Sulong
LGOO: Pinagtibay ng Hamon ng
Panahon,” the journey of 53rd
Batch was painstakingly long yet
extraordinarily beautiful. It was made
up of stories of friendships, downfalls,
little wins, triumphs, and everything in
between. Overall, it was an account of
resilience, of constantly rising above
the challenges, and of helping one
another until the end. And now, 14 new
full-fledged LGOOs emerge bolder,
stronger, and more than ready to serve
the Bicol Region.

Padayon, Batch 53!

PROVINCIAL UPDATES

DILG Cam. Sur airs “GIYA PUBLIKO: Urulay Panlokal na
Gobyerno” radio program

By LGOO II Gelica Milkah E. Rivera

Aimed to further strengthen role of the LGUs on the implementation Emmanuel G. Ricafort as guest to share
the Local Government Units of a more aggressive Prevent - Detect - safety tips and precautionary measures in
(LGUs) and raise public Isolate - Treat - Reintegrate + Vaccinate light of the New Year’s Eve celebration.
awareness on the programs, (PDITR+V) strategy and stronger FSupt Ricafort also discussed the
projects, activities, and policies of the Contact Tracing initiatives to contain guidelines on the manufacture, sale,
national and local governments in this highly transmissible COVID-19 variants. distribution, and use of firecrackers and
time of pandemic, the Department of the The radio program’s subsequent other pyrotechnic devices, and reminded
Interior and Local Government (DILG) episodes also tackled topics such as 1) the public to comply with the minimum
Camarines Sur Provincial Office, under DILG Programs and Latest Issuances; health protocols during the holiday
the leadership of Provincial Director 2) Local Vaccine Operations Updates; season to prevent the surge in COVID-19
Melody E. Relucio, CESO V, launched 3) LGU’s Best Practices and Initiatives cases in the province.
its own knowledge sharing radio During the Pandemic; 4) Contact
program entitled, “GIYA PUBLIKO: Tracing; 5) National Vaccination Days; PD Relucio, LGOO VII Angela
Urulay Panlokal na Gobyerno.” 6) Implementation of Alert Level System M. Galvo, LGOO VII Angela Lourdes
The radio program which for COVID-19 Response; 7) Safety Seal V. Astor, LGOO V Jose Tomas B. Riva,
premiered on November 4, 2021, Certification Program; 8) Mandanas- LGOO V Percilina S. Millare, and Naga
broadcasts live every Thursday from Garcia Supreme Court Ruling; 9) Full City Contact Tracers Hubert Brocales
10:30AM to 11:30AM through DWNX Devolution; 10) Health and Safety and Shiela Narvaez, also appeared as
91.1, and is also streamed on the official Preparations for the Holiday Season; 11) guests in some of the radio episodes
Facebook page of the DILG Camarines Business One-Stop Shop; 12) Election to share awareness on their respective
Sur. Calendar, and; 13) Public Reminders on topics of expertise.
On its first episode entitled the Observation of the Minimum Public The radio program is organized
“Giya sa mga Lokal na Opisyal: Mga Health Standards. by the Communication Team created
Stratehiya Laban sa COVID-19,” GIYA PUBLIKO’s year-end by the DILG Camarines Sur. The
program hosts LGOO II Carmelle Anne episode was aired on December 30, 2021, Communication Team manages the
C. Nopia and LGOO II Gelica Milkah with Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) drafting of news or feature articles,
E. Rivera discussed and emphasized the Camarines Sur Provincial Director FSupt preparation of audio-visual presentations,
finalization of program flow, and
coordination with guests. Selected
DILG Camarines Sur personnel are also
divided into three host teams composed
of LGOO II Ana Dominique R. Batacan
and LGOO II Ervin J. Belano; LGOO
II Jane Crizelle O. Bobis and LGOO
II Bernice Paz A. Paita, and; LGOO II
Nopia and LGOO II Rivera.
The GIYA PUBLIKO: Urulay
Panlokal na Gobyerno radio program,
utilizing the news and social media
platforms, is designed to be a steadfast
means of information and a powerful
medium in providing the public the
most recent news and updates from
the government, especially now that
the country remains under the threat
of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also
aims to serve as a conduit between the
government and the people.

BFP Camarines Sur FSupt Emmanuel G. Ricafort share safety tips & PD Melody E. Relucio appears as guest in one of GIYA PUBLIKO’s
precautionary measures in light of the New Year’s Eve celebration. episodes to share knowledge in her line of expertise.

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LGA, DILG RV capacitate Masbate LGUs on DRR through 15-day training

By DILG Masbate Provincial Operations Office

The Local Government Academy San Pascual MPDO Adonis V. Picaso presents the
(LGA), together with the outputs generated within the 15-day DRR Training.
Department of the Interior and
Local Government Region V
(DILG RV), conducted a 15-day Disaster
Risk Reduction (DRR) Training in the
Local Government Units (LGUs) of
the municipalities of Aroroy, Cawayan,
Claveria, Placer, and San Pascual,
Masbate in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Aligned with the mandates and
objectives of the Program on Enhancing
Institutional Capacities of LGUs in
Region V on Climate Change Adaptation
and Mitigation – Disaster Risk Reduction
Management (CCAM-DRRM) or
commonly known as “Operation Listo,”
the training covered discussions and
assistance on the effective and efficient
use of Climate and Disaster Risk
Assessment (CDRA) as a tool towards
developing and implementing climate
change adaptive and disaster-resilient
programs, projects, and activities (PPAs)
in their respective municipalities.
These include the formulation of the
Local Climate Change and Adaptation
Plan (LCCAP) and Comprehensive
Development Plan (CDP).

The DRR Training generally Representatives from the DRRMO, MPDC, and MAPPER and LGOOs from
aims to capacitate participants to adapt, DILG Masbate participate in one of the workshops of the 15-day DRR Training.
cope, and respond to the impact of
climate risks and disasters.

LGU Capalonga’s CLUP updated after decades-long revision efforts

By DILG Camarines Norte Provincial Operations Office

An updated and risk-informed CLUP for FY 2020-2030 is presented of revision efforts, and through the
to the Provincial Land Use Committee represented by DHSUD RV. collective perseverance of the LGU
CLUP Team headed by Mayor Luz E.
Ricasio, with the guidance of LGOO
VI Lovella L. Tolosa and LGOO VI
Shiela O. Cada, the current and former
Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG) Officer assigned in
the LGU of Capalonga, respectively.

The CLUP plays a crucial part
in the development of one locality as it
is designed to provide clear and rational
allocation of land resources and a vision
for the future.

The Local Government of the Provincial Land Use Committee, As a third class municipality in
Unit (LGU) of Capalonga, represented by the Department of Human the province of Camarines Norte, LGU
Camarines Norte produced Settlements and Urban Development Capalonga recognizes the importance of
an updated and risk-informed (DHSUD) Region V. having a risk-informed CLUP that shall
Comprehensive Land Used Plan (CLUP) cater to the needs of its constituents by
for the Fiscal Years 2020 to 2030 on The updated CLUP was made establishing a blueprint and a policy
December 21, 2021 through the approval possible after almost three decades on how to develop land resources
accordingly with consideration to
climate change and other environmental
challenges the world is facing today.

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JUNE TO DECEMBER 2021

LGU Pandan completes construction of P6M-worth disaster-
resilient evacuation center

By LGOO II Reagan T. Lumbao

The Local Government Unit
(LGU) of Pandan, Catanduanes
has completed the construction
of a two-storey disaster-resilient
evacuation center in Barangay Wagdas
on August 2021.
The Php 6-million worth project
is funded under the Fiscal Year (FY)
2020 Local Government Support Fund
– Assistance to Municipalities (LGSF-
AM), a program of the Department
of the Interior and Local Government
(DILG) that “seeks to equitably assist
all municipalities in the delivery of basic
services by providing financial subsidy
to municipalities for the implementation
of their priority programs and projects.”
The structure can provide
temporary shelter to 300 individuals or
60 families (or 10 families in the current
pandemic situation) displaced from their
homes following a disaster or calamity.
The 470.4 square meter evacuation
center was built in a low-risk area
identified in the hazard map of the Mines
and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) and was
designed to be resilient from any disaster
such as typhoons, floods, earthquakes,
and other calamitous events.
Consistent with the 2020 AM
implementation guidelines and project
minimum standards for the construction
of evacuation centers, the ground floor
of the completed project features among
others a spacious hall, a clinical room,
breastfeeding and lactation area, storage
area, kitchen and dining area, wash or
laundry area, and comfort rooms for men,
women, and persons with disabilities
(PWDs). The second floor provides for
a hall, a Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Office (DRRMO), couples
room and toilet for men and women.
The evacuation center was also
installed with two units of 1,000-liter
capacity elevated water tanks and 8-cubic
meter capacity elevated rainwater
collector.

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DILG Cam. Sur receives DTI commendation for efforts, support to
consumer protection programs, initiatives

By LGOO II Ervin J. Belano

and Communications Technology
(DICT), Land Transportation Office
(LTO), and Philippine National Police
(PNP), received the said recognition
for their unwavering efforts and support
to consumer protection programs and
initiatives amidst the current pandemic.

DILG Camarines Sur receives the DTI’s plaque of commendation during the Consumer Net Earlier this year, the DILG
Awarding Ceremony held on November 5, 2021 at Primus Hotel and Resort, Naga City. Camarines Sur has actively engaged with
the DTI especially in its undertakings
The Department of the Interior The DILG Camarines Sur, that involved the Local Government
and Local Government (DILG) along with other National Government Units (LGUs). Among these activities
Camarines Sur Provincial Agencies (NGAs) conferred with was the conduct of E-Congress on
Office was recognized by the the award such as Bureau of Fire the establishment of Local Price
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Protection (BFP), Department of Coordinating Councils (LPCC).
during the Consumer Net Awarding Agriculture (DA), Department of In the said activity participated
Ceremony held on November 5, 2021 at Environment and Natural Resources in by the Local Chief Executives (LCEs)
Primus Hotel and Resort, Naga City. (DENR), Department of Information in the province of Camarines Sur, the
DILG Camarines Sur’s LPCC Focal
Person discussed the provisions of
Department Memorandum Circulars on
the creation of PCCs in the local level.

DILG Sorsogon establishes Reg'l Mgmt. Improvement Committee (RMIC)

By AAIV Aldrin Jovi B. Gallanosa

Acknowledging and acting The Record Storage Area was the NAP Act of 2007, all imbued in the
upon the challenges of records selected through thorough mapping Records Management Manual of DILG
keeping and management, the and inventory of existing resources and Sorsogon.
Department of the Interior and possible allocation of space for records
Local Government (DILG) Sorsogon storage and mini library. The RMIC also The committee aims to
Provincial Office created the Records formed a sub-committee for each of the structuralize and localize the records
Management Improvement Committee different types of document, such as the management system in DILG Sorsogon
(RMIC), with compliance to Paragraph Written or Manual Documents, Posted to ensure a more efficient and effective
3.4 of Article III of the National Archives Documents, and Electronic Documents. records keeping. Records support the
of the Philippines (NAP) Circular No. 1 Lastly, the RMIC formulated a Department in legal predicaments as
dated January 20, 2009. compilation of procedures and policies they contain substantial information and
Provincial Director Julius Rodel for records management in line with are of historical value. Thus, through
L. Cal-Ortiz, CESE issued Provincial the preexisting processes of the Quality properly documented information,
Order 2021-070 for the creation and Management System (QMS) Quality the organization will not just prevent
composition of the RMIC which shall act Procedure in Records Management and document-related risks, but will also be
as an advisory body on the development the prescribed rules and regulation set by guided to a more reliable and effective
of records management. The committee is Republic Act 9470 otherwise known as data-driven governance.
composed of the OIC-Program Manager,
LGOO V Donna Dawn V. Villanueva as
the Committee Head, current Records
Officer, Administrative Aide IV Aldrin
Jovi B. Gallanosa as the Committee
Secretary, and representatives from each
section or unit as committee members.

The first RMIC meeting was
held at Una Pizzeria, Barangay Bitan-O,
Sorsogon City on December 3, 2021 to
discuss on the establishment of Records
Storage Area and Library, creation
of the RMI Sub-Committees, and the
establishment of Records Management
Manual.

AA IV Aldrin B. Gallanosa discusses the outline for the 1st RMIC Meeting.

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JUNE TO DECEMBER 2021

DILG, NAPOLCOM Cam. Sur strengthen PLEB members’ capacity
through virtual updating, consultation

By LGOO II Carmelle Anne C. Nopia

Through coordinated efforts
amidst the pandemic, the
Camarines Sur Provincial
Offices of the Department of
the Interior and Local Government
(DILG) and the National Police
Commission (NAPOLCOM) conducted
the People’s Law Enforcement Board
(PLEB) Updating and Consultation last
November 17, 2021 via Zoom.

The activity aimed to 1)
capacitate the PLEB members on the
revised rules of procedure on hearing and
deciding on complaints against erring
police officers, and 2) address concerns
relative to the discharge of the PLEB
members’ functions especially in this
time of pandemic.

A total of 123 PLEB members the participants with the legal basis, diem allocation for PLEB members, and
from all the 37 cities and municipalities composition, and duties of the PLEB, 3) imposition of penalties which were
in the province responded to the while Atty. Zalman D. Udin, Assistant raised by the participants during the
invitation of the DILG and NAPOLCOM Chief of the Regional Investigation Unit consultation proper were all satisfactorily
Camarines Sur Provincial Offices per of NAPOLCOM Region V, discussed addressed by Atty. Pares and Melody E.
Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. on the offenses and penalties within the Relucio, CESO V, DILG Camarines Sur
2021-001 dated November 10, 2021. PLEB jurisdiction. Atty. Franco Fermin Provincial Director.
LGOO VI Olivio D. Ramirez, B. Avila, Chairman of the Regional PD Relucio concluded by
Chief of the Local Government Appellate Board V also tackled the emphasizing the importance of the
Monitoring and Evaluation Division NAPOLCOM MC 2016-002 particularly activity especially in keeping the
(LGMED) of the DILG Region V on the appeal process, and Atty. Edman PLEB members updated so as for them
expressed in his opening message that B. Pares, Assistant Regional Director of to continuously perform their civic
the DILG is committed in supporting the NAPOLCOM Region V, provided the duty amidst the pandemic. She also
initiatives of Local Government Units participants a review of the administrative reassured the participants that the DILG
(LGUs) in realizing the objectives of the disciplinary procedures. and NAPOLCOM are always ready to
PLEB, in order to build the citizenry’s The issues and concerns provide technical assistance relative to
trust and confidence in the said board. relative to 1) PLEB membership, 2) per the PLEB.
LGOO VI Lino Ruperto R.
Boncodin Jr., Naga CLGOO, refreshed

DILG Cam. Norte, partners carry out Prov’l Orientation on
DTP Preparation

By DILG Camarines Norte Provincial Office - LGCDS

The Department of the Interior
and Local Government (DILG)
Camarines Norte Provincial
Office, in collaboration with
selected partners from the different
National Government Agencies (NGAs),
conducted the Provincial Orientation
on Devolution Transition Plan (DTP)
Preparation on September 6, 2021 via
Zoom.

The activity was designed to
enhance the technical know-how of the
members of the Provincial, Municipal,
and Barangay Devolution Transition
Committees to facilitate the completion
of their respective DTPs, in compliance
with Presidential Executive Order No.
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partners...
DILG Cam. Sur, PLEDS Cluster meet for
(continued from page 32) CUCPD Rollout in Cam. Sur

By LGOO V Jayne Katherine T. Gonzales

Provincial Director Ray B. The Department of the Interior Sur Local Government Monitoring and
Caceres, CESO V emphasized that and Local Government (DILG) Evaluation Section (LGMES) Chief.
in order to attain full devolution of Camarines Sur Provincial Office LGOO V Jayne Katherine T.
functions, services, and facilities, spearheaded the Consultative Gonzales, CUCPD Focal Person, shed
Local Government Units (LGUs) must Meeting with the Peace, Law light on CUCPD while the 9ID PA
strengthen their organizational capacity. Enforcement, and Development Support provided the list of possible organizations
The full devolution journey of the LGUs (PLEDS) Cluster for the Capacitating to be invited during the CUCPD actual
may still have a long way to go, but Urban Communities for Peace and rollout. Both the 9ID PA and PNP
formulation of a comprehensive DTP Development (CUCPD) Rollout on expressed their commitments in relation
shall surely hasten the LGUs’ transition November 12, 2021 at Villa Caceres to the implementation of the program.
to full devolution, and thus, increasing Hotel, Naga City.
their local autonomy. The meeting was conducted Prior to the Actual CUCPD
to orient members, stakeholders, and rollout in Iriga City and in the rest of
Environmental Planner Elena B. partners on the CUCPD program Camarines Sur, it was agreed upon
Austria from the Provincial Planning and and finalize the strategies for its during the meeting that orientations
Development Office (PPDO) discussed implementation in Iriga City, and in the or consultations with the concerned
the significance of the alignment of rest of the cities and municipalities in the Local Government Units (LGUs) shall
local plans to higher plans and national province of Camarines Sur. be conducted to get the full support
commitments, while Provincial Budget Among the attendees were and commitment of the Local Chief
Officer Mercedes M. Alfuerte and LTCOL Clark R Dalumbar, Commanding Executives (LCEs) and Department
the regional representative from the Officer of 83rd Infantry Battalion, MAJ Heads. The said activities are scheduled
Department of Budget and Management BenjieAJimenez from the 902nd Brigade, on the First Quarter of 2022.
(DBM) provided the participants and their team from the 9th Infantry
information on National Tax Allocation Division Philippine Army (9ID PA); The CUCPD is among the
for Fiscal Year 2022 and the succeeding PMAJ Jonnel N. Averilla and colleagues flagship programs under Executive
years. Through such, the LGUs were from the Camarines Sur Provincial Order No. 70 and a platform for the
guided on the allocation of monetary Police Office, and PLT Bellagracia V convergence and collaboration among all
requirements in their DTPs. Cereno of the Philippine National Police the stakeholders in the local level. This
(PNP) Iriga City; and LGOO VI Francia is a sectoral-based approach that focuses
Further, representatives from M. Abaldonado, LGOO VI Elmer L. on the issues and governance gaps in the
the regional offices of the Department Penolio, Iriga CLGOO, and LGOO V urban communities. Said sectors include:
of Health (DOH), Department of Jose Tomas B. Riva, DILG Camarines Youth and Student Labor, Transport,
Agriculture (DA), Department of Urban Poor, Women, Farmers, and
Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Fisher folk.
and Department of Social Welfare
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their respective agency’s DTP which
provided the participants a clear sight on
the national government’s focus area in
addition to the basic services stipulated
in the Local Government Code of 1991.

The DILG Provincial
Devolution Core Team, through LGOO
VII Shielame B. Villa, LGOO VI
Mary Ann B. Bolo, LGOO VI Vencer
Krystian M. Guerrero, LGOO VI Odessa
O. Robregado, LGOO VI Lovella
L. TolosaL, LGOO V Lara Mae P.
Baptisma, LGOO V Francis Deocareza,
Jr., LGOO II Edmund S. Bañares, and
LGOO II Jose Porfirio R. Mercado,
emphasized on the crafting of the six
DTP components through the discussion
of their corresponding annexes. The
participants particularly raised queries
on the allocation of Personal Services
on the creation and filling up of plantilla
positions, which were immediately
answered by the DBM regional
representative.

The discussions were followed
by the formulation and submission of
the participants’ action plans on their
respective LGU’s DTPs.

JUNE TO DECEMBER 2021

BEEFING UP CN’s PANDEMIC PREPARENESS, RESILIENCE TO FUTURE OUTBREAKS

CONTACT TRACERS

The Vital Force in Preventing Local Spread of COVID-19 Disease

By AAIII Diana G. Beronio

The COVID-19 pandemic has CTs immediately identify first COVID-19 Contact Tracing Work of
claimed thousands of lives to third generation close contacts and DILG-hired Contact Tracers” held last
and changed the landscape of impose quarantine protocols for every July 28, 2021 at Prime Suite Hotel,
development in the country as confirmed COVID-19 case. Aside from Daet, Camarines Norte. The activity
we know it, affecting largely the lower contact tracing, the LGUs especially highlighted the emergence of different
income class and pinning the most the Local Epidemiology Surveillance COVID-19 variants and the necessary
vulnerable of sectors. From the day the Units (LESUs) and Municipal Health measures to be adopted particularly in
virus reached the country, the number Officers (MHOs) also entrust other contact tracing.
of positive patients gushed into waves tasks to the CTs such as 1) monitoring
and surges. This compelled government of Locally Stranded Individuals (LSIs), CTs in Camarines Norte are not
interventions to combat this pandemic. 2) assisting in transporting of COVID-19 only effective in the tasks entrusted to them
Per Department of Health patients or close contacts to hospitals by their respective LGUs. They are also
(DOH) data as of October 17, 2021, there and other facilities, 3) disinfecting public efficient in their speedy accomplishments
are 2,720,368 COVID-19 cases recorded places, 4) assisting in the management of administrative requirements including
nationwide—81,641 of which are still of COVID-19 related deaths, 5) the preparation and submission of Daily
active. The total number of deaths disseminating information pertaining Time Record (DTR), Certificate of
have reached 40,675 with a 1.2 percent to COVID-19 health measures and Appearance (CA), Individual Action
mortality rate. While these statistics protocols, and 6) initiating vaccination Plan (IAP), Performance Monitoring
may seem like mere numbers, they campaigns and advocacies. Further, Weekly Accomplishment (PMWA),
are identified through the consolidated some strategies were also initiated by and Communication and Travel
efforts of the members of the Inter- the CTs such as the creation of a uniform Reimbursement documents.
Agency Task Force (IATF) of the Local reporting system especially to the LGUs
Government Units (LGUs) all over the with two or more contact tracing teams A CT’s job, thus cannot be
country. The same is attributed to the including personnel from Rural Health discounted. As they do the nitty gritty
contact tracing activities by the contact Units (RHUs), Philippine National tasks while also facing discriminations
tracing teams including those hired by Police (PNP), and other volunteers along other frontliners and health care
the Department of the Interior and Local to harmonize the monitoring system, workers, it can be a matter of life and
Government (DILG). contact tracing, and isolation. death. Despite this, their efforts are
Out of 15,000 DILG contact not deterred because it is a fulfilling
tracers (CTs) nationwide, 856 were hired Continuing capacity work. They are recognized as a vital
in the Bicol Region and 80 of them were interventions were also given to the CTs force in preventing the spread of the
deployed to the different municipalities to enhance their knowledge and skills virus, building and strengthening the
in the province of Camarines Norte. in dealing with complex cases. One of Philippine’s pandemic preparedness and
the significant trainings attended by the resilience to future outbreaks.
CTs was the training on “Enhancing

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VOLUME X - THIRD ISSUE

LEGAL UPDATE

RA 11683 as a Tool of
Conversion of a Municipality into a City

BY ATTY. MAGDALENA A. BORBE-MALLARI

In the last 35 years, there has been a spate of conversion How about those municipalities that failed to
of municipalities to cities. Studies have shown that comply with the population of not less than 150,000? Is there
while fiscal inequities in the distribution of the internal any hope for those municipalities dreaming to be cities?
revenue allotment (IRA) has been the main driver for This is the significance of RA 11683, which benefited those
the rush to cityhood, political incentives played out as well. municipalities with a population of less than 150,000. Under
Several reform measures are now being proposed in Congress R.A 11683, a municipality or a cluster of barangays having
to address the said inequity as well as to further restrict the a population of not less than 100,000 may be converted
requirements for cityhood.1 into a component city if it has an average annual income,
First of all, why convert a Municipality into a City? as certified by the Department of Finance, of at least Four
The answer is simply due to Fiscal Status. According to Hundred Million Pesos (P400,000,000.00) for the last two
Capuno2, there seems to be an inequity in the distribution of (2) consecutive years based on 2012 constant prices. In other
the IRA, the country’s most important fiscal transfer program, words, under R.A 11683, a municipality has the following
vis-à-vis to the burden of the devolved functions of Local options to become a city:
Government Units (LGUs). Under the Local Government
Code, the IRA is apportioned as follows: 20% to provinces, 1. If such municipality or cluster of barangays if it has an
23% to cities, 34% to municipalities, and 20% to barangays. average annual income, as certified by the Department
However, the cost of devolution is being shared mainly by the of Finance, of at least P100,000,000.00 for the last two
provinces (46%) and municipalities (47%).3 Meaning, cities (2) consecutive years based on 2000 constant prices
have bigger revenues than municipalities which in turn can provided it has a population of not less than 150,000;
spend more on essential services and basic necessities, and
can prioritize education, healthcare, and other social services. 2. If such municipality or cluster of barangays if it has an
With the advent of Republic Act 11683 which in turn average annual income, as certified by the Department
amended Section 450 of R.A 7160 or otherwise known as the of Finance, of at least P400,000,000.00 for the last two
Local Government Code of the Philippines, municipalities (2) consecutive years based on 2012 constant prices
have more options or criterions for conversion into a city. provided it has a population of not less than 100,000;
Originally, Section 450 of the Local Government Code only
provides the criterion to enable a municipality to be converted 3. A contiguous territory of at least one hundred (100)
into a city, to wit: square kilometers, as certified by the Lands Management
Bureau.
Section 450. Requisites for Creation.
a. A municipality or a cluster of barangays may For easy reference, please see the table of comparison below:

be converted into a component city if it has an average CRITERION LOCAL RA 11683
annual income, as certified by the Department of Finance, GOVERNMENT CODE Average annual income of at
of at least Twenty million (P20,000,000.00) for the last least P100,000,000.00 for the
two (2) consecutive years based on 1991 constant prices, As to Average annual last two (2) consecutive years
and if it has either of the following requisites: average income of at least based on 2000 constant prices
annual Twenty million or
i. a contiguous territory of at least one hundred income (P20,000,000.00) at least P400,000,000.00 for
(100) square kilometers, as certified by the Lands for the last two (2) the last two (2) consecutivey
Management Bureau; or consecutive years years based on 2012 constant
ii. a population of not less than one hundred fifty prices (for population of not
thousand (150,000) inhabitants, as certified by the based on 1991 less than 100,000)
National Statistics Office: constant prices
Provided,that, the creation thereof shall not reduce the
land area, population, and income of the original unit or As to A population of not a population of not less than
units at the time of said creation to less than the minimum Population less than 150,000 150,000 inhabitants, as
requirements prescribed herein. certified by the NSO (if
Simply put, a municipality can be converted into a inhabitants, average annual income
city under Section 450 of the Local Government Code if: as certified by the is 100,000,000 for two
1. average annual income, as certified by the Department National Statistics consecutive years)
of Finance, of at least Twenty million (P20,000,000.00) or
for the last two (2) consecutive years; Office (NSO) a population of not less
2. Contiguous territory of at least 100 square kilometres, than 100,000 as certified by
or; the NSO (if average annual
3. A population of not less than 150,000. income is 400,000,000 for
two consecutive years)

a contiguous territory
of at least 100 sq. km., a contiguous territory of at
As to Area as certified by the least 100 sq. km., as certified

Lands Management by the LMB
Bureau (LMB)

1 Cities in the Philippines at a Glance, Senate of the Philippines, November 2013 HAMODYONG | 35
2 Joseph Capuno. University of the Philippines School of Economics Discussion Paper No. 2013-04.
Fiscal transfers and gerrymandering under decentralization in the Philippines. June 2013
3 Ibid

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OIC Assistant Regional Director

LGOO VI DARLYN D. AYENDE
ENGR. KHRYZA BETH T. LLADOC
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