PANGATUNGDANAN MAIDEN ISSUE

JAN 2022 - JUN 2022
MAIDEN ISSUE

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF DILG CEBU PROVINCE

"Serbisyong tiunay, malambuong Sugbo kanunay."

AS ONE LUCERO EXITS

Another Lucero takes over DILG
Cebu Province

BY ATTY. GRACE MELANIE I. LACAMIENTO 4 ANG PROBINSYANA
Lawyer and 2021 Dangal ng Kagawaran national Garcia records 'historic
winner, Ian Kenneth Lucero is now the new win' anew
provincial director of the Department of the
Interior and Local Government (DILG) Cebu. 5 DILG Cebu launches 1st
digital newsletter
Lucero succeeded his wife, Director III Jhoaden
Lucero, who was reassigned to DILG Bicol
Region as its assistant regional director
following a two-year stint at Cebu Province.

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Why Pangatungdanan?

The first ever newsletter of DILG Cebu Province True to its mantra “serbisyong tiunay, malambuong Sugbo
derives its name from the Bisaya word kanunay”, the Pangatungdanan newsletter features the
“pangatungdanan” which means service. efforts and achievements of the Department and the
Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth B. Lucero Provincial Government in their concerted efforts towards
initiated to create this digital publication that a stronger, more progressive, and no. 1 Cebu.
serves as a quarterly archive of articles and photos Indeed, the Pangatungdanan newsletter of DILG Cebu
reflecting the brand of service that DILG Cebu Province overall serves as a chronicle evidencing the
Province is known for. trademark of genuine quality public service it delivers to
its beloved Sugbuanons.

PMroesvsinacgiaelfrDoimretchtoer Editorial Board

Dear readers, Editor-in-Chief/Publisher:
Cheers to the maiden issue of our first newsletter! Atty. Ian Kenneth B. Lucero, JD

This publication accentuates the brand of quality public Editor/Writer:
service rendered by DILG Cebu Province as evidenced by its DMO IV Atty. Grace Melanie I. Lacamiento
initiatives and accomplishments during the first semester of
2022. Writers:
LGOO II Janieva A. Dandan
This, of course, is made possible through the hard work and LGOO II Junnel O. Sarda
synergy of the field officers, cluster heads, Provincial Office LGOO II Jean Marvette A. Demecillo
personnel, in collaboration with the Provincial Government
headed by Governor Gwendolyn F. Garcia, city and municipal Contributors:
governments, barangay governments, DILG Regional Office Program Manager Blanche Catherine V. Suan
under the leadership of Director Leocadio T. Trovela, CESO LGOO VI Rothwel S. Pulido
III, other national government agencies, and different LGOO V Iris V. Arias
stakeholders. LGOO V Ginablle M. Ejoc
LGOO III Jerry Bib C. Pitogo
Enjoy reading, LGOO III John Michael M. Legaspi
LGOO II Niño Vincent B. Fiel
ATTY. IAN KENNETH B. LUCERO, JD LGOO II Alan Jay V. Yap
LGOO II Joie Ann T. Audiencia
DILG Cebu Provincial Director Engr. II Blaine B. Atil
Engr. II Billy Ray T. Papa
Engr. II Nicel F. Libradilla
Engr. II Joseph Jay Nebril
Engr. II Louies Martin Gabutin

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AS ONE LUCERO EXITS
Another Lucero takes over DILG Cebu
Province
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DILG-7 Director Leocadio Trovela witnessed the @reallygreatsite
ceremonial turnover of responsibility between
the couple during the Field Officers’ Conference Page 03
at Harolds Evotel, Cebu City on May 24.
Also present were DILG Mandaue City Director
Johnjoan Mende, DILG Lapu-Lapu City Director
Jonah Pino, DILG Cebu City Officer-in-Charge
Neila Aquino, DILG-7 Local Government
Capability Development Division Chief Maria
Thelya Oporto, DILG-7 Local Government
Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED)
Chief Celerino Magto, Jr. and personnel of DILG
Cebu City and DILG Cebu Province.
During his acceptance speech, PD Lucero
reminded the provincial personnel and field
officers that they are not just messengers of
the national government nor mere collector of
reports, but rather are development partners of
LGUs towards good and effective local
governance.
“We must all take initiative and think outside of
the box to effectively and efficiently implement
our PPAs. Do not settle for mere compliance
alone but always go the extra mile. In that way,
we fulfill our oath and raise the brand of service
we render to the public,” he said.
He likewise urged his colleagues to always
protect the Department no matter what, and
also asked for their trust and support in
improving the quality of service that they
provide to their clients - the LGUs.
Lucero previously headed the DILG Cebu City
from March 2019 to May 2022 and served as
LGMED chief of the Regional Office for almost
seven years from January 2015 to November
2021./ikbl

Serbisyong Tiunay, Malambuong Sugbo Kanunay
DILG Cebu Cares

ANG PROBINSYANA

Garcia records 'historic win' anew

CONTRIBUTED BY SUGBO NEWS/CEBU PIO

Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has Garcia’s reelection to the highest
made another historic win as she provincial seat has been deemed
gained more than one million crucial for sustaining Cebu’s
votes during the May 2022 recovery from the COVID-19
elections, the first to breach the crisis, as she spearheaded the
one-million mark in Cebu province’s string of
Province. accomplishments in the fight
Known for her historical against the pandemic.
successes, Garcia earned 1.4
million votes, a huge margin of To recall, Garcia championed the
over one million as against her reopening of Cebu’s economy,
closest rival, who only got a little particularly the tourism industry,
over 340,000 votes, based on the which was a major step for the
official count. island while the rest of the
Garcia’s One Cebu party likewise country was still reeling from the
celebrated as more than 90% of pandemic’s impact. She likewise
its local candidates emerged introduced programs such as
victorious. Sugbo Negosyo, Sugbusog,
Garcia has been making history Enhanced Countryside
in the political arena — being the Development, and Sugbo
first female governor of the Kahanas to help her constituents
Province of Cebu; the first to manage through the global
return to the Capitol after health crisis.
finishing three terms; and now
entering her fifth term with more Famous for her trademark of
than a million votes. letting her work do the talking,
Garcia served as governor of Garcia vowed to, among others,
Cebu from 2004 to 2013 and create more jobs for the
2019 to 2022. Cebuanos and help business
establishments recover from the
ongoing pandemic./gml

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Pangatungdanan

DILG Cebu launches 1st
digital newsletter

BY ATTY. GRACE MELANIE I. LACAMIENTO

The DILG Cebu Province under the leadership of It also contains the Legislative Gains of the
Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero launched its first digital Sangguniang Panlalawigan, and the Ang
newsletter named Pangatungdanan during the Probinsyana which exhibits the milestones of the
Field Officers’ Conference on May 24. Executive Department under the administration
Pangatungdanan is a Bisaya word which means of Governor Gwen Garcia.
service. Moreover, Lucero strengthened the social media
Lucero initiated the creation of the quarterly presence of DILG Cebu Province through the
publication to serve as its repository of articles regular posting of daily updates on its official
and photos showcasing the brand of service that Facebook page in order to increase the public
DILG Cebu Province is known for. awareness on the programs and projects
Among the highlights of this digital publication conducted by the Provincial Office and
are the Clusters’ Section featuring the articles Provincial Government.
from the different clusters of City and Municipal He likewise encouraged the field officers to do
Local Government Operations Officers of the the same. At present, several City and Municipal
Province, a photo gallery of DILG Cebu Province Local Government Operations Officers have
up close and in action, and the Legal Hub for joined the bandwagon and are actively sharing
jurisprudence and legal opinions on local online their activities and accomplishments with
governance. their respective local government units./ikbl

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DILG Cebu Cares

DILG Cebu joins Caravan Pangatungdanan
of Provincial Services

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

Sharing a common goal with the provincial government of
bringing the government closer to the people, the DILG
Cebu Province took active part in the Caravan of
Provincial Services during the second quarter of 2022.
Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero joined
Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, local officials, and other
national government agencies during the caravan in
Consolacion on May 31, Camotes Island on June 1, and
Carmen on June 2.
“Kami sa DILG Cebu Province, among pasalig nga ania
rami mosuporta ug mahimong development partner sa
atong probinsya ug sa atong gobernador aron masiguro
ang maayo ug epektibo nga local governance,” he said
during his speech.
The provincial government distributed assistive devices
for persons with disabilities, food packs, hygiene kits,
vitamin packs, guyabano seedlings, veterinary supplies to
LGUs, and agri-fishery inputs.
The residents also availed of the free medical
consultation, diagnostic services, dental services, eye
examination, and anti-rabies and COVID-19 vaccination,
among others, during the caravan.

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DILG Cebu joins Caravan of Provincial Services

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Lucero lauded Garcia’s initiative of visiting
the different cities and municipalities,
regardless of the distance, unstable
weather and her hectic schedule, in order to
deliver the basic services and government
assistance to the residents and check on
the needs and concerns of the
communities.
“Makita gyud nato ang serbisyong tiunay ni
Governor Gwen ug mao kini ang
kinahanglan alang sa paglambo pa sa
Sugbo,” he said.
Following her reelection, Garcia vowed to
elevate further her brand of service for
which she has been long known for - letting
her work do the talking.
“Naka-ingon ako nga pagkalatagsa-on
niining inyong gasa, mga pinalangga
nakong mga Sugbuanon. Pagkatalagsa-on
niining grasya gikan sa kahitas-an. Ug busa,
personal akong mopasalamat kaninyong
tanan karong hapona. Ug ang maong
pasalamat dili magpabilin lamang sa
pulong kay nasayod na kamo ni Gwen
Garcia,” she said.
“Sa mosunod nga tulo ka tuig puhon,
doblehon ko pa nga ang buhat ang
pasultihon,” she added./gml

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DILG Cebu Cares

Lucero brings
APO SHARES to
DILG Cebu

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO “Let’s continue making learning
a monthly habit through APO
Even as he transferred office to DILG Cebu as SHARES. ‘Cause the more we
the new provincial director in May this year, learn, the more we grow and the
lawyer Ian Kenneth Lucero continued airing the more we grow, the better we can
APO SHARES, the online knowledge sharing serve others,” Lucero said.
program which he launched in 2021 during his
stint as city director of DILG Cebu City.
The APO SHARES program, which can be viewed
on Lucero’s Youtube channel and also being
shared in the DILG Cebu - Province
Pangatungdanan Facebook page, serves as a
platform to promote the culture of learning and
understanding the wonders of local governance.
Lucero recently released three new episodes of
APO SHARES, making the total number of
episodes to seven at the end of the second
quarter of 2022.
In the fifth episode uploaded on April 6, he
responded to the query on whether or not a
private lending institution can initiate a
complaint before the Lupon Chairman.
For the sixth episode aired on May 11, he
provided guidance on whether or not the punong
barangay may designate any barangay official
as officer-in-charge other than the highest-
ranking sanggunian member.
He likewise discussed the rule on vacancy and
succession in the offices of the Liga President
and Vice President during the seventh episode
that premiered on June 21.
“Let’s continue making learning a monthly habit
through APO SHARES. ‘Cause the more we learn,
the more we grow and the more we grow, the
better we can serve others,” Lucero said./gml

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DILG Cebu awards performing
personnel; launches brand identity

BY LGOO II JANIEVA A. DANDAN

The Department of the Interior and Local Government
(DILG) Cebu Province, under the leadership of Provincial
Director Jhoaden Lucero, gave recognition to its
personnel and clusters for their exemplary performance
and contributions to the Department.
Lucero organized an awarding ceremony, which was held
on April 4 to 6 at the Chateau by the Sea in Lapu-Lapu City,
to uplift the morale and productivity of the workforce
composing the DILG Cebu.
Among the awards given were the Employee Performance
Recognition, Special Award per Cluster per Outcome Area,
Field Officer Special Awardee, Director’s Choice Award,
Most Improved Cluster, and Laban Lang Movers Award for
Project Development Monitoring Unit.
During the same activity, Lucero likewise launched the
sub-regional office’s tagline dubbed as “Serbisyong
Tiunay, Malambuong Sugbo Kanunay. #DILGCebuCares”
to establish the brand identity of DILG Cebu Province.
The tagline represents the unified mantra of the DILG
Cebu personnel to inspire them to deliver genuine quality
service in their everyday dealings and in the long run,
contribute to the growth and development of the Province.
/gml

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DILG Cebu Cares

36 LGUs named GFH passers Pangatungdanan

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

At least 36 local government units in Cebu Province
passed the CY 2021 Good Financial Housekeeping (GFH)
nationwide assessment of the Department of the Interior
and Local Government (DILG).
These LGUs were Alcoy, Alegria, Aloguinsan, Asturias,
Badian, Balamban, Barili, Bogo City, Boljoon, Carcar City,
Catmon, Consolacion, Cordova, Daanbantayan,
Dalaguete, Danao, Dumanjug, Liloan, Madridejos,
Malabuyoc, Medellin, Moalboal, Naga City, Ronda,
Samboan, San Fernando, San Remigio, Santa Fe,
Santander, Sibonga, Sogod, Tabogon, Tabuelan, Talisay
City, Tuburan, and Tudela.
DILG Cebu Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero
congratulated the LGU passers on their achievement
which he said clearly proves their firm commitment and
strong political will towards financial transparency.
“Continue to champion better fiscal management as it
hopefully translates to enhanced delivery of services to
the communities and eventually solidifies the trust of the
people to the government,” his congratulatory letter read.
The GFH measures the financial transparency and
institution of public reporting of budget and expenditures
of local governments./gml

7 LGUs pass CFLGA

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

DILG Cebu Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero
lauded seven local government units in the Province that
were found eligible for the Seal of Child-Friendly Local
Governance.
Passing the 2019 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit
(CFLGA) were Balamban, Bogo City, Compostela, San
Fernando, San Remigio, Sogod, and Talisay City.
"Your relentless efforts in giving high importance to the
rights and welfare of children in your community have
finally paid off,” reads a portion of Lucero’s
congratulatory letter to the mayors of the said LGUs.
The CFLGA aims to assess performance of the LGU in
the delivery of child-friendly policies, programs and
services./gml

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4 Cebu brgys get SGLGB

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

Four barangays in Cebu Province were
declared national passers in the pilot
implementation of the 2021 Seal of Good
Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB)
Awards of the Department of the Interior and
Local Goverment (DILG).

These were Barangay Tugas in Madridejos;
Barangays To-ong and Calambua in San
Remigio; and Barangay Mohon in Sogod.

Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero, who heads the DILG
Cebu Province, commended the outstanding
performance of the said barangays across the
governance areas, putting primacy to integrity
and good performance as pillars of
meaningful autonomy and development.

“May you sustain the gains you have achieved The SGLGB is a progressive assessment system that gives
and continue to champion good barangay distinction to the remarkable performance of barangays in various
governance in your area of jurisdiction,” governance areas./gml
Lucero told the barangays through a
congratulatory letter.

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DILG Cebu Cares

LGUs with highly functional ADACs
receive markers
BY LGOO II JANIEVA A. DANDAN

During his courtesy visit to the local chief executives in the second Pangatungdanan
quarter this year, Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero conferred
the markers from the Department of the Interior and Local Government
(DILG) to the local government units in Cebu with highly functional Anti-
Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs).
The DILG, through the Philippine Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategy - Project
Management Office (PADS-PMO) awarded the National ADAC
Performance Award Marker to LGUs that achieved high functional
adjectival ratings or those that garnered 85-100 audit scores during the
2019 and 2020 ADAC Performance Audits.
Lucero handed the marker to Tudela Mayor Greman Solante on June 1
and Samboan Mayor Emerito Calderon, Jr. on June 23, respectively, for
passing the 2019 audit.
Borbon Mayor Noel Dotillos, Alcoy Mayor Michael Angelo Sestoso and
Boljoon Mayor Merlou Derama also received the markers for passing the
2020 audit on June 9 and 22, respectively.
Lucero likewise handed the markers to San Francisco Mayor Alfredo
Arquillano and Poro Mayor Edgar Rama for passing the 2019 and 2020
audits on June 1.
Lucero was accompanied by Cluster Head Roxine Coyoca, the respective
Municipal Local Government Operations Officers, and other local officials
and personnel during these visits.
In February this year, Bogo City LGOO VI Michael Eltanal also turned over
the marker to Mayor Carlo Jose Martinez for passing the 2020 audit./gml

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BAKUNA CAMPAIGN AWARDS

LGUs with high vax rate lauded

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

The Department of the Interior and DILG Cebu Provincial Director Atty.
Local Government (DILG)-7 and Ian Kenneth Lucero represented
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. DILG-7 Director Leocadio Trovela
(RAFI) recognized the local during the Bakuna Campaign Awards
government units in Cebu for their in Consolacion on May 31, while
extraordinary efforts and outstanding Cluster Head Roxine Coyoca
performance in the COVID-19 attended the awarding ceremony in
National Vaccination Program. Liloan on June 6.
They awarded the top performing RAFI conferred certificates and cash
barangays with the highest awards to the top five barangays in
percentage of vaccinated individuals the cities and municipalities that
(full dose) of the total eligible achieved 70% and above vaccination
population, namely Lawaan 1, Talisay rate (full dose) of the total eligible
City; East Poblacion in Naga City; population based on the
Poblacion Ward 1 in Minglanilla; accomplishment report of the Local
Garing in Consolacion; San Miguel in Vaccination Operations Center./gml
Cordova; and Cotcot in Liloan.
The municipal governments of
Consolacion and Liloan were
likewise given recognition.

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DILG Cebu Cares

DILG Cebu releases P900k death
benefits
BY LGOO II JANIEVA A. DANDAN

The Department of the Interior and Local Pangatungdanan
Government (DILG) Cebu Province released a total
of P912,000 death benefits to the beneficiaries of
66 deceased barangay officials from January to
June this year.
Of these barangay officials, 12 were punong
barangay (PB), 52 were sangguniang barangay
members (SBM), and two were barangay
secretaries.
DILG Cebu Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth
Lucero, cluster heads, and field officers handed
over the cheques to the beneficiaries.
Pursuant to Executive Order No. 115, series of
2002, the DILG is authorized to determine the
amount and administer the payment of the death
benefits of barangay officials who die during their
term of office.
Beneficiaries of a deceased punong barangay can
receive P20,000 for death benefit and P2,000 for
burial expenses, while beneficiaries of a deceased
member of a sangguniang barangay, including
Sangguniang Kabataan chairpersons as ex-officio
members, barangay secretary and barangay

treasuLrOer,RcEaMn rIePcSeiUveMP1D0O,00L0OdReath benefit and

P2,000 for burial expenses.
The death benefit claims can be processed online
through the Barangay Information System./gml

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FDP compliance intensified

BY LGOO II JANIEVA A. DANDAN

Newly installed DILG Cebu Provincial Director Atty. Ian Lucero hopes for higher compliance ratings
Kenneth Lucero directed all cluster heads and City and in the succeeding posting periods to help
Municipal Local Government Operations Officers the LGUs since adherence to the FDP is
(C/MLGOOs) to intensify the compliance of their among the criteria to pass the Good
respective LGUs with the Full Disclosure Policy (FDP). Financial Housekeeping, which is a
In a Memorandum dated June 16, 2022, Lucero issued a component of the Seal of Good Local
Memorandum ensuring the full compliance of the LGUs Governance, the DILG's most prestigious
with the uploading and posting of financial documents award given to LGUs with exemplary
in the FDP portal for March 15, 2022 and June 15, 2022. performance in government service./gml
As of June 30, DILG Cebu posted 90.19% compliance
rate for the first semester this year - the highest in the
province since 2021.
Out of the 51 LGUs, only 10 were not able to comply with
the FDP posting requirement.

The FLDOP,RwEMhichIPrSeUquMiresDOLGLUOsRto disclose particular

financial documents and make them accessible to the
public, is issued in accordance with the constitutional
mandate of promoting good governance through
transparency, accountability and participation.

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DILG Cebu Cares

PD Lucero promoted to ARD Pangatungdanan

BY ATTY. GRACE MELANIE I. LACAMIENTO

DILG Cebu Provincial Director Jhoaden Lucero took a
step up the career ladder after having been appointed as
Director III and promoted as the Assistant Regional
Director in DILG Region V.
She took her oath before Undersecretary for Local
Government Marlo Iringan on March 9.
Lucero served as the city director of DILG Mandaue City
from 2010 to 2019 and took the helm of DILG Cebu
Province from 2020 to 2022.
Among her major accomplishments and initiatives in
DILG Cebu were the active participation and support of
the provincial government headed by Governor
Gwendolyn Garcia to the programs and activities of the
Department; and the ‘One-Link’ guide to all their
deliverables, deadlines, reporting templates, and
schedule of activities.
Lucero likewise made it a priority under her leadership to
increase the number of LGUs with approved
Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) by creating a
team that will focus on providing technical assistance to
the LGUs. From only six LGUs with approved CDP when
she assumed office as DILG Cebu Provincial Director, at
least 40 out of the 50 LGUs of the Province already now
have approved CDP as of June 30, 2022.
Her other innovations included the digital attendance
monitoring system at the height of the pandemic;
employee recognition and awards; renovation of office
and procurement of office equipment; and “Pabaon sa
Kinabuhi” takeaway series after every provincial
conference wherein personnel share words of
encouragement and life-changing experiences to uplift
each other amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Lucero earned her baccalaureate degree in Business
Management and master's degree in Management, both
at the University of the Philippines - Cebu.
She was conferred with the Career Service Executive
Eligibility (CSEE) in 2004 and the Career Executive
Service Eligibility (CESE) in 2012. She was granted the
CESO V rank in 2014 and earned her Environmental
Planner license in 2019.
Following her promotion and reassignment to Bicol
Region, she was replaced by her husband and former
DILG Cebu City director, Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero who
now heads the DILG Cebu. They have two children./ikbl

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Lucero named outstanding public servant

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

Lawyer Ian Kenneth Lucero, former DILG Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama lauded Lucero’s dedicated service
Director and now DILG Cebu Provincial Director, marked to the city government as the officer-in-charge of DILG
another milestone after being recognized as one of the Cebu City for two years since 2019 and as a full-fledged
outstanding public servants who contributed to the city director in June 2021. Lucero was then reassigned
productivity of the Cebu City Government. to DILG Cebu Province in May 2022.

The plaque of recognition was given during the city’s Lucero expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Rama and
124th Philippine Independence Awards Night and Ball at the city government for acknowledging his contributions
Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino on June 12. and trademark of quality public service during his stint
as head of DILG Cebu City./gml

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DILG Cebu Cares

DILG Cebu field officers join SILG interfacing

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

The City and Municipal Local Government Operations Año attributed the accomplishments and milestones of
Officers in DILG Cebu Province joined the field officers the Department to the hard work and dedication of the
in Regions 6, 7 and 8 in celebrating the Department’s DILG field officers as development partners of the local
achievements for the past six years under the leadership government units.
of Secretary Eduardo Año. He likewise encouraged them to sustain the gains and
Carrying the theme “Celebrating GAINs: Sustaining the continue to assist the LGUs in delivering the basic
LINK for GOLD,” the DILG Field Officers’ National services to the communities.
Convention-Visayas Cluster held on May 26 to 27 at the Highlighting the national convention was the giving of
Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino was also tokens to the outgoing Secretary as tribute to his legacy
attended by the top management officials, regional and service to the Department. On behalf of DILG Cebu,
directors, assistant regional directors, provincial and city Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero gave SILG a
directors, cluster heads, and program managers. huge wooden turtle as their appreciation gift./gml

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LCEs urged to expedite Odette aid
distribution
BY LGOO II JUNNEL O. SARDA

Department of the Interior and Local Government
(DILG) Undersecretary and Spokesperson Jonathan
Malaya enjoined the local chief executives in Cebu to
fast track the distribution of cash assistance to
families displaced by Typhoon Odette.
Malaya, together with Department of Social Welfare
and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito
Bautista and Assistant Secretary Glenda Relova,
visited the Province on February 2 to lead and check
on the status of financial aid distribution.
They likewise responded to the queries of city and
municipal mayors in a dialogue organized by DILG
Cebu Provincial Director Jhoaden Lucero at Maayo
Hotel in Argao, Cebu.
Malaya also reminded the LCEs of the Memorandum
issued by DILG Secretary Eduardo Año regarding the
possible issuance of show cause order to LGUs for
the undue delay in the distribution.
After the dialogue, Malaya and the team proceeded to
Barangay Langtad, Argao and Barangay Cansomoroy,
Badian to grace the distribution of cash aid to the
affected families./gml

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DILG Cebu Cares

Trovela, Lucero grace One Cebu oathtaking

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

DILG-7 Director Leocadio Trovela and DILG Cebu
Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero joined
President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice
President-elect Sara Duterte in gracing the oathtaking
ceremony and thanksgiving celebration of One Cebu
officials led by Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on June 28.

Other officials who attended the event at Marco Polo
Plaza Cebu were Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, Senator-
elect Mark Villar, former chief presidential legal counsel
Salvador Panelo, former presidential spokesperson
Harry Roque, and city, municipal and provincial officials.
Garcia and congressmen under One Cebu took their oath
before Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Geraldine Faith
Econg.

Meanwhile, Garcia administered the oathtaking of the
newly-elected provincial board members, mayors, vice
mayors, and councilors./gml

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Lucero lauds outgoing execs
in Balamban

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

DILG Cebu Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero
recognized the quality public service demonstrated by
the outgoing officials of the Municipality of Balamban
on June 27.
Lucero was invited to deliver an inspirational message
and hand over the plaques of recognition to outgoing
Balamban Mayor Alex Binghay and outgoing
Sangguniang Bayan members Rezeille Climaco, Jun Rey
Monong and Lorna Desiree Gonzalez.
Lucero lauded Binghay, whom he described as the
“architect” of the Municipality, for his hard work and
dedication for 44 years in public service.
Binghay, for his part, thanked all the officials and
personnel for the recognitions they received from DILG
for passing the CY 2021 Good Financial Housekeeping
and 2019 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit.
Mayor-elect Ace Stefan Binghay, Vice-Mayor Alex
Francis Binghay II, former vice-mayor Rosario Binghay,
department heads, and personnel of the municipality
likewise gave tribute to the outgoing officials.
MLGOO Rojhelou Patac, other local officials, municipal
government employees, and law enforcement officers
also attended the activity./gml

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DILG visits Garcia, Rama

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

Following the reassignment of former DILG Cebu City
Director and newly installed DILG Cebu Provincial
Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero, officials of DILG-7 led
by Regional Director Leocadio Trovela paid courtesy visit
on Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and Cebu City
Mayor Michael Rama on May 23.
Trovela was joined by Lucero and his wife, former DILG
Cebu Provincial Director and now DILG-5 Assistant
Regional Director Jhoaden Lucero in congratulating
Garcia for winning the gubernatorial race.
They were accompanied by Cluster Heads Wyndell Valle,
Roxine Coyoca, and Liza Fernandez, and Program
Manager Blanche Catherine Suan during the visit.
Vice Governor Hilario Davide, who likewise visited Garcia
on that day, joined the short meeting.

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DILG visits Garcia, Rama

Continued from Page 22

In the afternoon, RD Trovela, Atty. Lucero and DILG Cebu
City Officer-in-Charge Dr. Neila Aquino visited Rama at
the Cebu City Hall to congratulate him on his victory in
the mayoralty elections.
LGOO VI Michael Eltanal also joined them as the newly
designated Officer-in-Charge Cluster Head of DILG Cebu
City.
Cebu City South District Congressman Eduardo Rama
and City Administrator Engr. Suzanne Ordasa likewise
graced the meeting./gml

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Lucero attends Naga City’s turnover of
responsibility

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

DILG Cebu Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth
Lucero pinned the service badge on outgoing Naga
City Mayor Kristine Vanessa Chiong during the
turnover ceremony of city government operations on
June 30.
Lucero, who was invited as one of the special guests,
also pinned the service badges to outgoing
Sangguniang Panlungsod members Porferio Resaba
and Afshin Mark Señor.
Chiong expressed her gratitude to the personnel and
officials of the city and provincial government,
national government agencies (NGAs), private
sectors, and the Nagahanons for their support and
cooperation during her term.
Part of the activity was the turnover of documents to
Mayor-elect Valdemar Chiong, who delivered his
inaugural address and presented the thrusts of his
administration.
CLGOO Emma Joyevelyn, other city government
officials and employees, NGAs, law enforcement
agencies, business sectors, and other stakeholders
likewise attended the activity./gml

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Lucero graces Consolacion oathtaking

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
Cebu Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero graced
the oathtaking ceremony of the newly elected officials
of the Municipality of Consolacion on June 25.
Mayor-elect Teresa Alegado delivered her inaugural
address before her constituents.
Also present were Cluster Head Roxine Coyoca, Cluster
Head Wyndell Valle, some officials of Cebu Province,
and municipal government personnel./gml

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Water system project in
San Remigio completed

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

The DILG Cebu Province turned over “Indeed, you have weathered the storm
the completed improvement/expansion and emerged victorious after receiving
project of the water system worth various national recognitions,” he said.
P17.4 million to the municipal Lucero was referring to the awards
government of San Remigio on June received by San Remigio such as the
24. Seal of Good Local Governance in the
Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth past years, CY 2021 Good Financial
Lucero joined San Remigio Mayor Housekeeping, 2019 Seal of Child-
Mariano Martinez and other officials Friendly Local Governance, National
during the inauguration of the said Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC)
project under the Department’s Sagana Performance Award, and CY 2021 Seal
at Ligtas na Tubig para sa Lahat of Good Local Governance for
(SALINTUBIG) program that supplies Barangay for its two barangays namely
water to 1,470 households from the To-ong and Calambua.
different barangays. Martinez thanked DILG and all other
To date, 330 more households have stakeholders for contributing to the
applied for water installation. recent completion of the water system
Lucero commended the efforts of the project and other projects like the Early
LGU under the leadership of Martinez Childhood Care and Development new
that resulted in the successful building and RAFI school buildings at
completion of several projects despite Maño Integrated School and Dapdap
the pandemic as well as the funding of Elementary School.
P104 million worth of infrastructure During the activity, Lucero was
projects and other assistance by DILG accompanied by San Remigio MLGOO
to the Municipality since 2014. Mae Dura, LGOO II Janieva Dandan, and
Engr. II Nicel Libradilla./gml

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Lucero meets LMP, PCL, Page 27
LnB execs

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

Following his reassignment to DILG Cebu Province, newly
installed Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero paid
courtesy call to various officials during the second quarter
of this year.
On May 30, he visited League of Municipalities of the
Philippines (LMP) Cebu Chapter and Liloan Mayor Ma.
Esperanza Christina Garcia-Frasco and Philippine
Councilors League (PCL) Cebu Provincial Federation
President Caroline Bacaltos.
Lucero congratulated Frasco after the Municipality of
Liloan received an “unmodified opinion” from the
Commission on Audit for the fourth time since 2017.
He also gave her a copy of his book entitled Jurisdictional
and Procedural Aspects of the Revised Katarungang
Pambarangay Law 2021 Edition.
Frasco meanwhile expressed hopes to have a more
harmonious relationship with DILG Cebu Province under
Lucero’s leadership.
“I’m sure our mayors look forward to working with you
also,” she told Lucero.
Lucero likewise presented to Bacaltos his proposal to PCL
Cebu to jointly conduct a capacity development activity for
neophyte legislators to orient them on the basics of local
legislation.
On June 6, Lucero visited Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB)
Cebu Province Chapter President Celestino "Tining"
Martinez III./gml

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Cluster offices
established

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

The cluster heads of the DILG Cebu Province established their Pangatungdanan
own cluster offices within their jurisdictions following the
directive of Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero.
Lucero introduced the reform to strategically strengthen the four
clusters headed by LGOO VII Wyndell Valle, LGOO VII Lanie
Lopez, LGOO VII Roxine Coyoca, and LGOO VI Liza Fernandez.
“This paves the way for easier accessibility and faster
coordination with the field officers and your clients - the LGUs,”
Lucero told the cluster heads.
Valle established his cluster office in Alcantara, while Lopez put
up her cluster office in Asturias.
Fernandez, on the other hand, set up her cluster office in Talisay
City, while Coyoca maintains three offices in Danao City, Borbon
and Cordova.
Meanwhile, Lucero aims to conduct weekly provincial staff
meetings and monthly conferences with the cluster heads to
monitor the compliance and status of programs and projects.
Consequently, the cluster heads shall have their own cluster
conferences or meetings to cascade and discuss those that were
tackled and reported during the said monthly meetings with the
Provincial Director.
Lucero likewise committed that the issues raised during these
meetings will be addressed and if necessary, elevated to the
regional or central offices./gml

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Lucero gathers Cebu dept heads,
personnel

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

The department heads and personnel of the Cebu
Provincial Government attended the first coordination
meeting with the recently appointed DILG Provincial
Director, Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero on June 14.

Lucero presided over the meeting where the initial
results of the Seal of Good Local Governance and the
status of Full Disclosure Policy compliance were
discussed.

Afterwards, Lucero joined the members of the Cebu
Provincial Project Monitoring Committee to discuss
the status report on Local Government Support Fund
2016./gml

Lucero to C/MLGOOs: Go the extra mile

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG) Cebu Provincial
Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero
urged the field officers to go the
extra mile when providing technical
assistance to the local government
units, especially in earning awards
and recognitions.

Lucero conducted a series of
supervisory visits during the second
quarter of this year.

Among the field officers he visited
were Sogod MLGOO Sheila Denden,
Samboan MLGOO Kym Albrando,
Sibonga MLGOO Dennis Itom, San
Remigio MLGOO Mae Dura,
Balamban MLGOO Rojhelou Patac,
Naga CLGOO Joy Calvo, and
Ginatilan OIC-MLGOO Jonaluke Tubal
II to which Lucero turned over a
brand new laptop./gml

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Field officers reassigned

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Cebu Provincial Director Jhoaden Lucero ordered
the reassignment of field officers within the province during the first semester of 2022.
Lucero, together with the cluster heads, led the installation of the technical personnel in their respective
local government units.
Below is the matrix of the reassigned personnel and their new assignments:

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Lucero promoted to Auxiliary
Commander
BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

The Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) has
promoted lawyer and provincial director of the
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
Ian Kenneth Lucero to Auxiliary Commander.

Lucero, along with other volunteers, took his oath and
received several ribbons during the first year anniversary
of the 219th PCGA Squadron on July 1.

He started as a Lieutenant Commander of the PCGA in
December 2020 and was designated as the division
director of the 219.2 PCGA Division in 2021.

Lucero received various recognitions and ribbons for his
exemplary performance and active engagement in the
different activities of PCGA, thus resulting in his recent
promotion.

He also encouraged and recruited his colleagues from
the DILG to join PCGA and render volunteer
services./gml

LnB Cebu City shows appreciation to
Lucero
BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

The Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) Cebu City Chapter Prior to his reassignment to DILG Cebu Province,
extended gratitude to DILG Cebu Provincial Director Lucero headed the DILG Cebu City from 2019 to 2022
Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero for his unwavering support and partnered with LnB Cebu City Chapter in several
and invaluable guidance to the barangays during his activities and initiatives.
stint as director of DILG Cebu City. Lucero thanked the punong barangay for the support
LnB Cebu City Chapter President Franklyn Ong they extended to him and likewise asked them to give
conferred the plaque of appreciation to Lucero during the same support and collaboration to his successor,
their 2nd Quarter General Assembly on June 7. DILG Cebu City Officer-in-Charge Dr. Neila Aquino./gml

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Several locally-funded projects
inspected
BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

The DILG Cebu Project
Development and Management Unit
(PDMU) inspected and validated
several locally-funded projects in
the Province during the first
semester of this year.
These projects included the road
concreting/improvement, water
system and other infrastructure
developments in Borbon,
Pinamungajan, Catmon, Argao,
Badian, Alcoy, Sibonga, Sogod,
Moalboal, Boljoon, Malabuyoc, and
Carcar City.
Engineers Blaine Atil, Joseph Jay
Nebril, Billy Ray Papa, Nicel
Libradilla, and Louies Gabutin were
accompanied by the City and
Municipal Local Government
Operations Officers in conducting
the series of inspections aimed to
monitor the actual status of
implementation of the projects.
Each inspection was concluded
with an exit conference attended by
the mayors, municipal and city
engineers, and other personnel of
the local government units
(LGUs)./gml

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PDMU holds onsite LMRPA validation

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

Personnel of DILG Cebu Project Development and
Management Unit (PDMU) conducted onsite
validation on the self-assessment results of the
Local Road Management Performance Assessment
(LRMPA) of the Provincial Government and the
Municipalities of Alcoy, Dalaguete, and Sogod during
the second quarter of 2022.
The assessment team was composed of LGOO V Iris
Arias, LGOO II Joie Ann Audiencia, Engr. II Blaine Atil,
Engr. II Nicel Libradilla, Engr. II Joseph Jay Nebril,
Engr II Billy Ray Papa, and Engr II Louies Gabutin.
They were likewise assisted by the Municipal Local
Government Operations Officers assigned in the said
municipalities.
An exit conference was also held wherein the ratings
of the LGUs were discussed and presented to the
mayors, municipal officials and personnel, members
of the Technical Working Group of the Local Road
Management Team (LRMT), and other stakeholders.
The LRMPA aims to determine the capacity and
performance of LGUs in their local road management
through the use of the Local Road Management
Performance Assessment Tool (LRMPAT).
The assessment results can be used to formulate
capacity development strategies on the identified
areas for development, leverage the identified
strengths, and serve as basis for allocation of road
project funds from the national government./gml

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SGLG onsite assessment held

BY LGOO II JUNNEL O. SARDA

The Cebu Provincial Government underwent Under Republic Act 11292, the SGLG is an award,
assessment and validation by the DILG-7 Regional incentive, honor and recognition-based program for all
Assessment Team as it vies for this year’s Seal of LGUs and is a continuing commitment for LGUs to
Good Local Governance. continually progress and improve their performance in
The assessment team was composed of DILG-7 various governance areas.
Assistant Regional Director Loisella Lucino, DILG To get the prestigious recognition, the LGU must pass
Siquijor Provincial Director Dennis Quiñones, DILG the "all-in assessment criteria" which include financial
Bohol Provincial Director Jerome Gonzales, DILG administration and sustainability; disaster
Negros Provincial Director Farah Gentuya, Local preparedness; social protection and sensitivity; health
Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division Chief compliance and responsiveness; sustainable
Celerino Magto Jr., and Civil Society Organization education; business-friendliness and competitiveness;
Representative Atty. Jonathan Capanas. safety, peace and order; environmental management;
During the onsite assessment on April 6, the tourism, heritage development, culture and arts; and
provincial government team headed by Provincial youth development./gml
Administrator Noli Valencia and Chief-of-Staff Atty.
Frank Dinsay was assisted by DILG Cebu Province led
by Provincial Director Jhoaden Lucero.

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DILG Cebu receives office equipment

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

Department of the Interior and Local Government
(DILG)-7 Director Leocadio Trovela turned over 19
brand new laptops, one printer and one scanner to
DILG Cebu Province on June 20.
DILG Cebu Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth
Lucero expressed his gratitude to Trovela for the
office equipment which he said will improve the day-
to-day operations of the office and enhance the
productivity of the personnel.
Lucero said the equipment will be distributed to the
provincial staff and field officers./gml

Field Officers’ Conference held

BY LGOO II JUNNEL O. SARDA

The Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG) Cebu Province
organized a virtual Field Officers’
Conference on February 28 to discuss the
implementation of the Department’s
programs, projects and activities.

DILG Cebu Provincial Director Jhoaden
Lucero presided over the meeting
attended by the provincial staff and City
and Municipal Local Government
Operations Officers.

Cluster Heads Roxine Coyoca, Lelanie
Lopez, Liza Fernandez, and Wyndell Valle,
Program Manager Blanche Catherine
Suan, Administrative Officer Designate
LGOO V Iris Arias, and program
coordinators were likewise present./gml

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NGAs, orgs visit Lucero Pangatungdanan

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

Officials of national government agencies and
organizations visited Department of the Interior
and Local Government (DILG) Cebu Provincial
Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero.
On June 3, Cebu Provincial Fire Director Supt
Manases Bautista and his team discussed with
Lucero the status and concerns involving the
component local government units with fire
stations and fire trucks, and upcoming activities
of the Provincial Management and Coordinating
Committee.
Meanwhile, National Commission of Senior
Citizens Chairman Atty. Franklin Quijano and his
colleagues paid a courtesy visit on Lucero on
June 14 and presented their plans, programs,
projects, and future activities.
On June 21, Philippine Drug Enforcement
Agency Cebu Provincial Officer IA V Milva
Motado, Assistant Cebu Provincial Officer IA III
Joanna Mirador, and IO I Joahana Maris Bisabis
also visited Lucero and provided him with a
copy of the manual of operations for the
Barangay Drug Clearing Program (BDCP).
Motado also turned over to Lucero the plaque of
appreciation for his wife, Jhoaden Lucero, who
was the former DILG Cebu provincial director
and now DILG-5 assistant regional director, for
her invaluable contribution to the successful
implementation of BDCP in the Province./gml

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DILG Cebu joins CSO Conference orientation

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero and
technical personnel of DILG Cebu Province attended
the Visayas-Mindanao orientation on the conduct of
Civil Society Conference (CSO) Conference at Bai
Hotel, Mandaue City on June 30.
LGOO VI Rothwel Pulido, LGOO V Iris Arias, and
LGOO II Randel Cedie Samonte joined other focal
persons on CSO accreditation from other regions
and DILG-7 sub-regional offices.
The participants shall cascade the orientation online
to the DILG field officers who will orient their LGU
functionaries such as the Local Planning
Development Coordinators, CSO desk officers
and/or other duly designated LGU appointive
officials in preparation for the CSO conference in
the first week of August.
The activity was spearheaded by CSO/People’s
Participation Partnership Program-Program
Management Office (CSO/PPPP-PMO), DILG-
Support to Local Governance Program -Project
Management Office (SLGP-PMO), and DILG Region 7
as host region.
The topics discussed were Overview of DILG’s CSO
Engagement Roadmap and Objectives of the
Session; Policy Briefing on the Amendment to DILG
Memorandum Circular 2019-72 entitled Guidelines
on the Accreditation of Civil Society Organizations
and Selection of Representatives to the Local
Special Bodies; and Capacity Development Program
for CSOs in the LSBs, among others./gml

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CSIS Utilization Conference held

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

Department heads and personnel of the Municipality Pangatungdanan
of Dumanjug, Cebu participated in the Citizen
Satisfaction Index System (CSIS) utilization
conference on June 15.
Mayor Efren Gica thanked the DILG Regional Office,
DILG Cebu Province, and DILG Dumanjug for
spearheading the conduct of the activity, and vowed
to support the plans and programs under the Citizen-
Driven Action Plan which would be formulated during
the conference.
On behalf of DILG Cebu Provincial Director Atty. Ian
Kenneth Lucero, Cluster Head Roxine Coyoca
expressed hopes that the municipality can come up
with interventions and proposals to improve the
service delivery.
Project Manager Jesse Susada of the University of
San Jose-Recoletos as DILG-7 Local Resource
Institute partner presented the comprehensive CSIS
survey report and turned it over to the Municipality
and DILG.
Also present were the Civil Society
Organization/People’s Participation Partnership
Program (CSO/PPPP) Project Management Office
headed by John Denver Calo, personnel from DILG
regional, provincial, and field offices, and several
CSOs./gml

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PMCC passes 3 resolutions Page 41

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

At least three resolutions were passed during the first
meeting of the Cebu Provincial Management and
Coordinating Committee (PMCC) on June 29.
During the meeting presided over by PMCC Chair and
DILG Cebu Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth
Lucero, the Committee agreed to institutionalize the
quarterly awarding of the top performing
units/stations and personnel of the member agencies
for their exemplary performance of their official
duties.
It also issued a resolution adopting the provincial
levels of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-7, Joint
Task Group Cebu of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines, and Central Visayas-Philippine Coast
Guard as expanded members of the PMCC.
The Committee likewise passed a resolution strongly
supporting the conduct of Caravan of Cebu Provincial
Government Services.
The member-agencies also presented their major
accomplishments during the first semester of 2022.
Attendees were Cebu Provincial Police Office Deputy
Provincial Director for Operations PLtCol Mark Gifter
Sucalit, National Police Commission Provincial Officer
Atty. Giovanni Bravo, Bureau of Fire Protection-Cebu
Deputy Fire Provincial Director F/SInsp Cecil Alicaya,
and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Cebu
Provincial Administrator JSupt John Conrad Marcilino
Basilio.
LGOO III Jerry Bib Pitogo and LGOO II Jean Marvette
Demecillo of DILG Cebu provided technical assistance
and secretariat services during the meeting./gml

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Project monitoring committee
undergo orientation

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

Members of the Cebu Provincial Project Monitoring
Committee (PPMC) attended the orientation on
project monitoring and evaluation on May 31 and
June 9.
Department of the Interior and Local Government
(DILG) Cebu Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth
Lucero expressed his hopes that the participants
will make use of the knowledge they obtained from
the orientation in properly performing their
respective roles in the PPMC.
Lucero also assured the Capitol officials and
personnel of the continued support of DILG Cebu
Province in the implementation of programs,
projects and activities.
Provincial Administrator Noli Vincent Valencia
thanked the attendees and resource speakers
namely LGOO V Janice Contado of the DILG
Regional Office, and Maria Cleofe Saniel, Maria
Gracia Dabon, Maria Melissa Guantero, and Engr.
Elven Patriarca of the National Economic and
Development Authority-7./gml

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DILG Cebu supports
“Dasig Pescador”

BY LGOO II JUNNEL O. SARDA

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Cebu
Provincial Director Jhoaden Lucero expressed support for the
launch of “Dasig Pescador”, a volunteer campaign seeking to
expedite the rehabilitation of Pescador Island in Moalboal, Cebu.
To recall, the island was temporarily closed after it was damaged
by Typhoon Odette in December 2021.
The government-led initiative, which was formally launched on
February 27, was spearheaded by Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in
partnership with the Department of Tourism, signaling the
reopening of the famous diving spot to tourists.
Recognizing that Moalboal is one of the most visited tourist
destinations in the province, the Cebu Provincial Tourism Task
Force has come up with intervention measures to speed up coral
recovery and restore tourism livelihood in the area.gml

Tourism recovery eyed

BY LGOO II JUNNEL O. SARDA

To address issues and concerns from the tourism stakeholders ,
the Cebu Provincial Tourism Task Force conducted a dialogue on
February 26 in Moalboal, Cebu.
Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, who heads the task force, tackled the
efforts undertaken by the provincial government to revive the
tourism industry following the COVID-19 pandemic and Typhoon
Odette.
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Cebu
Provincial Director Jhoaden Lucero meanwhile commended Garcia
and the concerned offices, and vowed to support the programs and
activities intended for tourism recovery./gml

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PIMTF convenes BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

Members of the Cebu Provincial Inter-Agency DILG Cebu assists
Monitoring Task Force (PIMTF) evaluated the Nasipit
consolidated reports of the City/Municipal IMTF on
the functionality of the Local Council for the BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO
Protection of Children (LCPC) on June 27.
Department of the Interior and Local Government Technical personnel of Department of the Interior
(DILG) Cebu Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth and Local Government (DILG) Cebu Province
Lucero, chairperson of the PIMTF, presided over provided assistance to Barangay Nasipit, Barili in
the meeting which was attended by PIMTF Co-chair finalizing a standard documentation report for the
Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office CY 2022 Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives
representative Hazel Padeos, Paz Bacolod of Awards.
Department of Education Cebu Province, Kathy Provincial focal person LGOO VI Rothwel Pulido
Dela Calzada of Provincial Planning and was accompanied by Barili MLGOO Judelyn
Development Office, Lorraine Gimperoso of Salinas, LGOO II Janieva Dandan, and LGOO II Jean
Provincial Nutrition Office, and Dr. Rannie Corazon Marvette Demecillo on June 3.
Gravador of Provincial Health Office. The Lupong Tagapamayapa of Barangay Nasipit
LGOO VI Rothwel Pulido of DILG Cebu Province headed by Punong Barangay Emiliano Pagon
highlighted the roles of the PIMTF members welcomed the personnel of DILG Cebu
especially in ensuring the completeness of the Province./gml
supporting documents and forms./gml

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CODE team visits Cebu

BY LGOO II JUNNEL O. SARDA

The National Task Force Against Covid-19
spearheaded the Coordinated Operations to Defeat
Epidemic (CODE) team visit in Cebu to support the
local government units in strengthening their
response to the health crisis as the country gears
toward the new normal.
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and
designated national testing czar, Secretary
Vivencio Dizon led the CODE Team visit on March
18 in Lapu-Lapu City with the theme “BIDA Tungo
sa New Normal”.
They met with the local chief executives, national
government agencies, and representatives from
tourism, ecozones, business chambers, and
academe in Cebu and Bohol Provinces for a
dialogue to discuss opportunities and measures to
swiftly address pressing issues in their respective
areas of concern.
DILG Cebu Provincial Director Jhoaden Lucero
delivered the closing message on behalf of DILG-7
Director Leocadio Trovela./gml

DILG Cebu celebrates Environment Month

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

Personnel of Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG) Cebu Provincial Office took
active part in the river cleanup and tree planting
activity as part of the Environment Month
celebration in June.
LGOO III Michael Jickerie Alvarez and LGOO II Alan
Jay Yap joined the river cleanup along Butuanon
River in Mandaue City on June 5.
The activity was organized by the Cebu Provincial
Environment and Natural Resources Office in
observance of the Philippine Environment Month
2022 and in line with the “R.I.V.E.R.S for life”
(Recognizing Individuals/Institutions Towards
Vibrant and Enhanced Rivers) program of the
office.
On June 8, Yap and DILG Cebu Province contact
tracer Sean Patrick Amatong participated in the
tree planting activity in Sitio Cantipla, Barangay
Tabunan, Cebu City./gml

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DILG Cebu joins ‘Kasimbayanan’ launch

BY LGOO II JUNNEL O. SARDA DILG Cebu Provincial Director Jhoaden Lucero, national
government agencies, religious sectors, and other
The Department of the Interior and Local Government stakeholders attended the activity held at CPPO
(DILG) Cebu joined the launch of 'Kasimbayanan' multipurpose hall.
(Kawani, Simbahan at Pamayanan) campaign to ensure Meanwhile, Lucero discussed election-related issuances
peaceful and safe elections this year. during the Philippine Councilors League Cebu Provincial
The 'Kasimbayanan' kickoff ceremony, which was Federation Year-End Assembly held at Waterfront Cebu
spearheaded by the Cebu Provincial Police Office on City Hotel & Casino on February 25./gml
February 24, aims to support the government’s
initiatives to hold a secure, accurate, free, and fair
(SAFE) national and local elections 2022.

Prov’l Comelec Viewing areas for
Campaign Committee PBBM inauguration
activated put up

BY LGOO II JUNNEL O. SARDA BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

In preparation for the upcoming 2022 national and Employees and residents in the municipalities of
local elections, the Cebu Provincial Comelec Daanbantayan and Aloguinsan in Cebu watched the
Campaign Committee (PCCC) was launched and inauguration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on
activated on March 14. June 30 through established viewing areas.
Department of the Interior and Local Government
Cebu Provincial Director Jhoaden Lucero, COMELEC DILG Undersecretary for Local Government Marlo
Provincial Election Supervisor Atty. Jerome Iringan issued an advisory encouraging the local
Brillantes, Cebu Provincial Police Office Director government units to put up viewing areas where the
PCol Engelbert Soriano, Col. Jerry Borja of the Armed community members can participate and witness the
Forces of the Philippines Task Group Cebu, Bohol inauguration of the 17th President of the
and Siquijor, and a representative from the Provincial Philippines./gml
Health Office attended the meeting.
The committee aims to implement the provisions of
the COMELEC Resolution No. 10732 which provides
for the guidelines for the conduct of election
campaign activities in the new normal amid the
ongoing pandemic.gml

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Luceros mentor LGOO Batch 54
apprentices

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO AND LGOO II JUNNEL O. SARDA

Department of the Interior and Local Government
(DILG) Cebu Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth
Lucero and his wife and predecessor, Director
Jhoaden Lucero served as mentors in the 54th
Batch LGOO Apprenticeship Program.
On April 27, Dir. Jhoaden discussed Module 1: DILG
Programs, Projects, and Activities as (PPAs)
Anchor for Development.
Meanwhile, Atty. Ian discussed the salient features
of Local Government Code of 1991 on May 29
during the final review in preparation for the May
30 Module Examination for the 150 apprentices.
Those who will pass the module examination will
go to Tagaytay City for the face-to-face training of
the 54th Batch of LGOOs II and III which will start
on June 6.
Atty. Ian will likewise serve as a module
coordinator, module writer, and one of the e-
coaches on Module 2: Dynamics of Local
Governance from May 10 to May 30./gml

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Lucero discusses brgy governance

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
Cebu Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero
discussed the issues affecting the barangays and the
latest jurisprudence and DILG legal opinions on barangay
governance during the Barangay Island Congress of Liga
ng mga Barangay-Tagbilaran City Chapter on June 22.

Lucero was invited as the resource speaker during the
congress participated by punong barangay, Sangguniang
Barangay members, Sangguniang Kabataan
chairpersons, and barangay secretaries and treasurers
from the 15 barangays of Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

The activity, which was held at Hotel Essencia in
Dumaguete City, was likewise graced by DILG Negros
Oriental Provincial Director Farah Diba Gentuya and
Tagbilaran City LGOO Regina Gina Bastes./gml

Lucero shares KP expertise

BY LGOO II JANIEVA A. DANDAN

Lawyer Ian Kenneth Lucero, who heads the Department
of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Cebu
Province, was tapped by DILG Samar to share his
expertise on Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) Law.

He discussed the administrative, jurisdictional, and
procedural aspects of KP Law to strengthen the capacity
of the DILG field officers in handling concerns related to
barangay justice.

DILG Samar Provincial Director Judy Batulan expressed
appreciation to Lucero for sharing his knowledge and
expertise during their activity at Diamond Suites and
Residences in Cebu City on May 27./gml

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Lucero discusses KP law to Bar takers

BY ATTY. GRACE MELANIE I. LACAMIENTO

Lawyer Ian Kenneth Lucero, who heads the
Department of the Interior and Local Government
(DILG) Cebu Province, discussed before Bar 2022
examinees and DILG officers the salient features of
Katarungang Pambarangay Law and previous Bar
questions and answers under Remedial Law in
relation to the said topic.
Lucero was invited by the Recoletos Cebu Law
Center as a special lecturer during its Diamond
Jubilee Lecture Series 2022 via Zoom on June 11.
Lucero is a law professor of the University of San
Jose-Recoletos School of Law and Political Law
lecturer for the 2022 Pre-Bar Review of the
Recoletos Cebu Law Center./ikbl

Lucero tackles Lucero responds to media
Mandanas-Garcia ruling queries

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

The Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Surigao del Department of the Interior and Local Government
Norte Federation invited Department of the Interior (DILG) Cebu Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth
and Local Government (DILG) Cebu Provincial Lucero answered questions from the members of the
Director Atty. lan Kenneth Lucero to discuss the local media who visited his office on June 6.
important features and implications of the Lucero was asked about the turnover of
Mandanas-Garcia ruling in local governance. responsibilities for the smooth local governance
Lucero received a plaque of appreciation for transition of the new officials on June 30.
imparting invaluable insights during the activity, He also responded to queries on the results of the CY
which also served as the PCL’s end-term assembly, 2021 Good Financial Housekeeping and provisions of
held at Bai Hotel, Cebu City on June 8./gml DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2022-060 which urged
local government units to enact ordinances
Serbisyong Tiunay, Malambuong Sugbo Kanunay prescribing the installation of closed-circuit television
DILG Cebu Cares systems./gml

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Suan emphasizes
role of youth

BY LGOO II JEAN MARVETTE A. DEMECILLO

Program Manager Blanche Catherine Suan of DILG Cebu
Province highlighted the role of the youth in nation-
building during the Youth Leadership Summit at Naga
National High School on May 28.
The three-day summit from May 27 to 29 aimed to
inform the youth of the City of Naga of the issues
concerning environmental protection, drug abuse,
human rights, and spiritual values, among others.
The activity was organized by the Youth Development
Office of the city government in coordination with
various organizations, including the church and other
concerned government agencies./gml

Compliance monitoring strengthened thru ‘One Link’

BY LGOO II JANIEVA A. DANDAN

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
Cebu Province Program Manager Blanche Catherine Suan
gathered the program coordinators of the provincial office
to discuss and strengthen the utilization of “One Link” on
June 9.

“One Link” is an initiative under the leadership of Provincial
Director Jhoaden Lucero which makes use of a Google
sheet to monitor the compliance with report requirements
and address program concerns.

Suan emphasized the importance of “One Link” as an
essential guide to the field officers in meeting deadlines
for submission of reports./gml

SPMS rating orientation held

BY LGOO II JANIEVA A. DANDAN The provincial office staff of the Department of the Interior and
Local Government (DILG) Cebu gathered on June 22 for the
leveling-off of the Strategic Performance Management System
(SPMS) rating.

Program Manager Blanche Catherine Suan discussed the
guidelines on grading report requirements in terms of quality,
efficiency, and timeliness to ensure uniformity in the standards
of rating submissions with due consideration of the conditions
met.

She said the activity will level off the perspective among the
program coordinators as raters and set the pace for submitting
the accomplishments for the first semester of the year./gml

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