SALIDUMMAY ISSUE NO. 4 (APRIL-JUNE 2022)

DILG ILOCOS SUR

SALIDUMMAY

APRIL - JUNE 2022 (ISSUE NO. 4)

In this issue
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, bTwyo: I(O2)RSiaupLpoourtTtaoaByarangay Development Program FY 2021 Infrastructure
Projects were inaugurated earlier today, 24 May 2022 - with a combined
, construction cost of P18 million funded by the NTF-ELCAC.

1.779 Million Pesos Awarded to 13 DILG-OPDS Assistant Director/Concurrent LEO70 PMO Director Rene Valera,
Former Rebels (FRs) under the USec. Vicente Agdamag - Deputy Director, National Security Adviser, Col.
Enhanced Comprehensive Local Angel Madarang-Deputy Brigade Commander 702nd Brigade Philippine
Integration Program (ECLIP) Army,DILG Regional Director Julie J. Daquioag, PhD.,CESO lll represented by
PDMU Chief Engr. Sharwyn Sangel, EnP led the project inauguration.
Strengthening Civil Society
Organizations through series of Also present during the activity are PIA Region 1 Regional Director Jenelyn
trainings Role, DILG Ilocos Sur Provincial Director Randy S. Dela Rosa, CESE, SPM
Constante Oandasan - representative of Ilocos Sur Governor Ryan Luis V.
Singson, Councilor Lucio Manuel - representative of Sto. Domingo Mayor
Bryan Dexter Tadena, and Mr. Fortunate Ines - representative of Ilocos Sur
1st District Congressman Deogracias Victor "DV" Savellano.

Among these projects is a farm-to-market road with a length of 1,400
meters and a width of 5 meters, and a 1-unit classroom: Kindergarten
Building.

2021 SGLGB National Passers

2019 SCFLGA Awardees

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by: IO Ria Lou Taay

by: LGOO II Jaemee Erleen Espejo

A total of thirteen (13) former rebels (9 Militia Ng Bayan and 4 Regular NPAs) received their financial
assistance during the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP) Awarding Ceremonies
on May 24,2022 in Barangay Nagbettedan, Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur.
Each of the recipients was awarded with P15,000 immediate assistance, while additional P50,000 livelihood
assistance were awarded to regular NPA members and firearm remuneration to those with surrendered/
turned-over firearms. Reintegration assistance was also awarded to the Unit where the former rebels
surrendered. A total amount of P1,779,000 was awarded to the recipients.
DILG Ilocos Sur Provincial Director Randy S. Dela Rosa assisted by LGOO VII/Cluster Leader Mila
Madriaga, LGOO V/Planning Officer Chat Pe Benito, and Mark Lastimoza in handing the cheques to the
FRs.

The awarding was witnessed by DILG-OPDS Assistant Director/ Concurrent LEO70 PMO Director Rene
Valera, USec. Vicente Agdamag - Deputy Director, NSA, Col. Angel Madarang-Deputy Brigade Commander
702nd Brigade Philippine Army,PDMU Chief Engr. Sharwyn Sangel-representative of DILG Region 1
Regional Director Julie J. Daquioag,Ph. D.,CESO lll, PIA Region 1 Regional Director Jenelyn Role, SPM
Constante Oandasan - representative of Ilocos Sur Governor Ryan Luis V. Singson, Councilor Lucio Manuel
- representative of Sto. Domingo Mayor Bryan Dexter Tadena, and Mr. Fortunate Ines - representive of
Ilocos Sur 1st District Congressman Deogracias Victor "DV" Savellano.

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List of 2019 Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance
(SCFLG) Awardees in the Province Ilocos Sur;

BANAYOYO SAN ESTEBAN
CITY OF CANDON SAN ILDEFONSO
CITY OF VIGAN STA. CRUZ
CAOAYAN STA. LUCIA
CERVANTES STO. DOMINGO
GREGORIO DEL PILAR SIGAY
MAGSINGAL SUYO
NARVACAN TAGUDIN
SAN EMILIO

List of 2021 SGLGB National Passers in the Province Ilocos Sur;

1. DALAWA, Alilem
2.GUARDIA, Banayoyo
3.CABALANGGAN, Bantay
4.SUBADI SUR, Burgos
5.DARDARAT, Cabugao
6.BAGANI GABOR, Candon City
7. COMILLAS SOUTH, Cervantes
8.MATUE-BUTARAG, Gregorio Del Pilar
9.CALUNGBUYAN, Lidlidda
10.TALEB, Nagbukel
11.AMBULOGAN, Narvacan

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1st District of Ilocos Sur participants PD Randy S. Dela Rosa, CESE was the
guest speaker during the Local
2nd District of Ilocos Sur participants Government Engagement Orientation
Training for the 1st and 2nd District of
04 Ilocos Sur organized by PRAISE Ilocos Sur
United, Inc. headed by Bishop Michael C.
Mahor on June 15 and 17, 2022.

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Rosa in his opening statement.

PD Dela Rosa comprehensively discussed
the Roles and Responsibilities of the Civil
Society Organizations (CSOs) in the Local
Government Units (LGUs).

by: LGOO II Jaemee Erleen Espejo

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DILG LEGAL OPINION

Reference No: LO-43s2022

(Retrieved from DILG Legal Opinions Archive at https://www.dilg.gov.ph/legal-opinions-archive)
"

This pertains to the letter from Vice Mayor Janrey Gavina As this is not a power or duty given under the law to
of City of Panabo, Davao del Norte dated 5 January 2022 theoffice of the the vice-mayor, Ordinance No.15-2003
requesting for intercession on the adverse situation cannot be construed as a 'continuing authority for any
involving the executive and legislative actions concerning person who enters the Office of the Vice-Mayor to
the hiring of casual/Job Order employees. enter into subsequent, albeit similar, contracts."

Below are the submitted issues and the Verily, said jurisprudence clarified that hiring of
corresponding discussions in response thereto: employees under the job Order contractual status
does not fall within the purview of the vice-mayor
1."Is the Vice Mayor's authority to hire employees/job appointing authority under Section456(2) of the Local
order in the Sanggunian extends to his authority to Government Code which is limited to positions subject
sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the to civil service law.
Sanggunian and the job order? If so, does this not
contradict Section 77 of LGC?" The Department, therefore, reiterates, the modification
2. "Is the City mayor's request for an authority to enter effected by DILG Opinion No. 34, s. 2014 which state
into and sign a Memorandum of Agreement between as follows:
him and Sanggunian employees an encroachment
on duties and authority of the City Vice Mayor?" "In view of the recent ruling of the Supreme Court in
3. "Can an Appropriation Ordinance Authorizing the Villarcase, the Department's opinion as embodied in
Annual Budget of the City enough to support as basis DILG. Opinion Nos.23-2005, 17- 201O and 2011 are
for authority to hire individual/s as job order/contract of hereby modified. As a general rule, all contracts of
service?" services and job orders shall be entered into by the
local chief executive of the local government unit,
The issue concerning the first and second queries was except in cases where there is an ordinance passed
explained in DILG Opinion No. 34, s. 2014 where the by the sanggunian specifically authorizing the vice-
Department modified previous opinions on the matter in mayor or vice­ governor to enter into contracts on
view of the Supreme Court's pronouncement in the case behalf of the local government unit."
of Vicencio vs. Villar, et. al.

It was held that under Section. 456(2) of R.A. No. 7160, For the third query, the Department submit an
otherwise known as the "Local Government Code of affirmative view as to the budgetary aspect relative to
1991" (LGC), there is no inherent authority on the part of the hiring. It is to be reminded, however, that other
the city vice-mayor to enter into contracts on behalf of bases may be required by other pertinent laws relative
the local government unit, unlike that provided for the to accounting and auditing regulations.
city mayor.

In that case, theSupreme Court neverthelessgave an This opinion is being rendered without prejudice to
instancein the same case where the vice-mayor may any contrary opinion of competent authorities and the
enter into a contract on behalf of the city, viz: courts.

Thus, the authority of the vice-mayor to enter into Marlo S. Iringan (sgd)
contracts on behalf of the city was strictly circumscribed Undersecretary for Local Government
by the ordinance granting it. Ordinance No. 15-2003
specifically authorizedVice Mayor Yambaoto enter
contracts for consultancy services.

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2ND QUARTER 2022 JOINT PPOC-PADAC-PDRRMC-
PDC MEETING, CONDUCTED FACE-TO-FACE

BY: LGOO II MILDRED M. DE GUZMAN

The Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur, led by Vice Governor/ Acting Governor Jeremias C. Singson
spearheaded the conduct of the 2nd Quarter 2022 Joint Meeting of the Provincial Peace and Order Council
(PPOC), Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC), Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management
Council (PDRRMC), and Provincial Development Council (PDC) on June 27, 2022 at the Provincial
Farmers Livelihood Development Center in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.

The meeting was held to give updates on Peace and Order, Internal Security Operations, Anti-Illegal Drugs
Campaign, and other updates from the agencies and councils concerned.

In Photo (L to R): PD Randy S. Dela Rosa, PM
Cesarieta R. Pestano, and LGOO V Chat Pe
Benito.
The DILG Ilocos Sur represented by PD Randy S.
Dela Rosa, PM Cesarieta Pestaño, and LGOO V
Chat Pe Benito join the Inauguration and
Oathtaking ceremony of the newly-elected
Provincial officials at the Provincial Farmers
Livelihood Development Center on June 01,
2022.

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PD, CL undergone Local Government Engagement
interview by partner LRI

by: LGOO II Jaemee Erleen Espejo

PD Randy S. Dela Rosa and CL Mila P. Madriaga undergo
interview with Dr. Florida Ursulom and Ms. Society Salcedo of
the University of Northern Phillipines (UNP) Vigan City on 28
April 2022.

PD Dela Rosa and CL Madriaga were identified as Key Informants
of the research currently conducted by the institution entitled "A
Study on the State of Local Governance in the Philippines after
Three Decades of Decentralization (1991-2021)" sponsored by the
Philippine Society for Public Administration, in partnership with
the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP),
Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Senate of the
Philippines, and United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP).

LGU CSO Desk Officers in Region I undergo orientation - by: LGOO II Rizza Mae Rafael

The DILG Regional Office 1 led the Orientation
Workshop for Civil Society Organization (CSO)
Desk Officers last May 25, 2022. The training aims
to enhance the ability of CSO Desk Officers to
perform their assigned duties and responsibilities.
It was conducted through hybrid methodology
and is attended by the DILG Provincial Director,
Cluster Leader, Program Manager, Planning
Officer, DILG Provincial Staff, Provincial Planning
and Development Officer, and thirty-two (32) CSO
Desk Officers/representatives, who convened at
Mel-Sol’s Inn and Resort and three (3) CSO Desk
Officers via Zoom from the Province of Ilocos
Sur.

It was formally commenced with the Welcome Message delivered by Regional Director Julie J. Daquioag, Ph.D., CESO III
and Assistant Regional Director Agnes de Leon.

On the orientation proper, the resource persons, namely, DMO IV Jennifer De Belen, DMO III Aldrin Nolasco, Zenaida
Garcillan discussed the modules as follows:

Module 1: The Relevance of Participatory Governance
Module 2: Code-Mandated Avenues of Participation
Module 3: Guidelines on LGU Accreditation (DILG MC 2019-072)
Module 4: Guidelines on CSO Desk an Institutionalization of People’s Council
Module 5: Roles and Responsibilities of CSO Desk Officers
Module 6: Suggested Code of Ethics and Internal Rules of Local People’s Council

The OPPDC of the Provincial Government of La Union also shared their actual experiences on the Formation of People’s
Council and best practices.

During the workshop, the CSO Desk Officers were given time to contribute their answers. CSO DO Ruben U. Pasahol of

LGU Sigay represented the Province of Ilocos Sur and discussed the answers of the body.

Provincial Director Reggie Colisao concluded the program with a Closing Remarks S A L I@D UreMaMllAyYgr| eI SaStUsiEte0 4

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Goodbye tension, hello pension!

by: LGOO II Jaemee Erleen T. Espejo

. , M u n i c i p a l L o c a l G o v e r n m e n t O p e r a t i o n s O f f i c e r
of LGU Sinait, Ilocos Sur officialy retired from office on June 1, 2022 after
32 years of commendable government service with utmost honesty,
integrity and dynamism as a Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahang Kawani ng
Gobyerno.

She was given a tribute during the "DILG Ilocos Sur's Mid-Year Evaluation
Conference cum Send-off Program" held at Rodrigo's Restaurant, Sabangan,
Santiago, Ilocos Sur on May 16, 2022.

The ceremony was witnessed by

Regional Director Julie J.

Daquioag, PhD., CESO III, FAD

Chief Alicia Bang-oa, AO V Mildred

Malapit, PD Randy S. Dela Rosa,

CL Mila P. Madriaga, PM Cesarieta

R. Pestaño, C/MLGOOs, DILG

Ilocos Sur Provincial Office Staff

and her family members and

friends from the LGU.

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DISTRIBUTION OF BARANGAY DRUG CLEARING PROGRAM MANUAL OF OPERATIONS TO LGU
TAGUDIN, RHU, DILG TAGUDIN OFFICE AND TAGUDIN MPS
by: LGOO II Rodante R. Macanas

TAGUDIN, ILOCOS SUR ‖ As an indispensable component on the sustainability stage in the
implementation of the Barangay Drug Clearing Program (BDCP), the Philippine Drug Enforcement
Agency (PDEA), in collaboration with partner agencies, Local Government Units (LGUs), and other
stakeholders, spearheaded the continuous conduct of anti-illegal drug advocacy and sustainability activities
to drug-cleared and unaffected barangays.
Hence, the conduct of the Orientation on Drug Free Workplace Program and Policy and Conduct of Anti-
Illegal Drug Advocacy & Sustainability Activities to Drug-cleared and Unaffected Barangays in the
Municipality of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur – a three (3)-day activity, one (1) day schedule per clustered barangays,
held on June 1-3, 2022 in the TiKanLu Hall, 3rd Floor of the Tagudin Municipal Hall, Rizal of this
municipality. The barangays were clustered into:
1.Batch 1 (June 1, 2022) – Ag-aguman, Ambalayat, Baracbac, Bario-an, Baritao, Becques, Bimmanga, Bio,
Bitalag, Borono, Bucao East, Bucao West, Cabaroan, Cabugbugan, and Cabulanglangan.
2.Batch 2 (June 2, 2022) – Dardarat, Del Pilar, Farola, Gabur, Garitan, Jardin, Lacong, Lantag, Las-ud,
Libtong, Lubnac, Magsaysay, Malacañang, and Rizal.
3.Batch 3 (June 3, 2022) – Dacutan, Pacac, Pallogan, Pudoc East, Pudoc West, Pula, Quirino, Ranget,
Salvacion, San Miguel, Sawat, Tallaoen, Tampugo, and Tarangotong.

Participants were the mandatory members of the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) which include,
but not limited to, Punong Barangay, Barangay Council, Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson and NGO/Faith-
Based/DepEd Representative/s, and Barangay Police, Barangay Secretary and Barangay Treasurer. Joining the
third batch were the officers and members of the Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC) and Municipal
Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC). (cont'd on p.9)

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...from pg.08

The roster of the distinguished resource speakers is a coordination of the PDEA, LGU and DILG. Agents LJ,
Inocencio, Apol and Ayaoan of the PDEA basically know almost all matters regarding illegal drugs and,
therefore, they took the initiative to discuss most of the topics including the programs and policies on a
drug-free overnment office and private sector workplace and the salient provisions of Republic Act 9165
also known as the Comprehensive Drugs Act. The different Punong Barangays were given the chance to
report after thorough validation among themselves the status of the persons who used drugs in their
respective area of responsibility with the aid of the Tagudin PNP. Relative to the ill effects of dangerous
drugs, Nurse Gregor Lubina, DOH-NDP from the Rural Health Unit further the discussion of its effects on
mental health. The Municipal Local Government Operations Officer, LGOO VI Julieta C. Galvan,
comprehensively talked on the BADAC Functionality Performance Audit – the output expected from the
barangay level to justify or as a validation of their respective BADAC’s performance. Concluding said
activity was the awarding of certificates to the participants and training management alike.

The Municipality of Tagudin was declared and certified as a Drug-Free Municipality on the year 2019 with
forty-one (41) drug-cleared and two (2) unaffected barangays. Through the concerted effort of the LGU,
under the leadership of Mayor Roque S. Verzosa, Jr., and its partner agencies, this status is maintained up
to this date.

SALIDUMMAY EDITORIAL BOARD



ADVISERS



RANDY S. DELA ROSA, CESE

Provincial Director



MILA P. MADRIAGA
Cluster Leader



CESARIETA R. PESTANO
Program Manager


CONTRIBUTORS:

LGOO II Jaemee Erleen Espejo
LGOO II Rodante R. Macanas
LGOO II Rizza mae Rafael-Ramos
LGOO II Mildred M. De Guzman

IO Ria Lou Taay







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DILG IS NOW in motion!


dilg Ilocos sur nurturing optimal capacities of barangay on wheels

Barangay Bannuar,
San Juan, Ilocos Sur

Barangay Culiong,
San Juan, Ilocos Sur



Sinait, Ilocos Sur

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