INSIGHTS 4th Quarter 2020

DILG Region III Central Luzon LGUs

recommended for

51ISO 9001:2015
Recertification bag 2020 ADAC Special Awards

DILG Region III has again A total of 51 local government Local Government (DILG), on
demonstrated its sustained implementation of units (LGUs) in Central Luzon are December 18, 2020 via Facebook live
ISO 9001:2015 during the Surveillance Audit among the national awardees of the at the DILG Philippines Facebook page.
on December 3-4, 2020 via zoom platform. 2020 Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC)
Certification International Philippines (CIP) Special Awards conferred by the ADAC The 2020 ADAC Special Awards
auditors Renato Madrid, Jr. and Janet Safranca National Audit Team (ANT), chaired by recognized the following LGUs that
confirmed their recommendation for the the Department of the Interior and have complied with the parameters
region’s recertification as they highlight DILG set forth by the Philippine Drug
Region III’s remarkable QMS practice. Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for cities
and municipalities that have sustained
During the opening meeting, RD Julie the drug-cleared status ofBtahteaiarndrug-
Daquioag shared the continuous improvement affected barangays and the drug-free
of the QMS implementation in the region with
the dedication and commitment of every DILG
Region III personnel.

The Certification International
Philippines (CIP) auditors Renato Madrid, Jr.
and Janet Safranca led the audit in the
Regional Office and Provinces of Aurora and
Nueva Ecija. Areas audited were the Context
of the Organization and actions to address Risk
and Opportunities; Rewards and Incentives;

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RD Julie Daquioag Category A: Cities/ Municipalities that
shares her opening have sustained the Drug-Cleared
message during the Status of their Drug-Affected
opening program
Barangays and satisfied other relevant
criteria:

Hermosa, Bataan

San Simon, Pampanga

San Narciso, Zambales

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Table of Contents All In It Together 9

Top Performing Provinces in the DILG R-III’s Learning Continuity Plan 9
Implementation of LFPs recognized in the New Normal

2 Expanding our reach as responsible
Stewards
DILG R-III showcases Brgy. Malpitic, 9
CSFP’s Barangay Assembly
2 Php 1.1M awarded to 23 Former Rebel

NGAs’ Regional Heads advocate Surrenderees in Aurora 10
programs to lessen impact of COVID 19 3
DILG Bataan, Brgy. Tanato forge MOU to

DILG Region III empowers barangays adopt Tanato River 11
in preventing and countering violent
extremism 3 Baliwag bags the 2019 National Manila
BAYani Award for the Municipal Category 12

Online Roll-Out on the Repeal of 4 Serbisyo Caravan brings gov’t services to
Policies for LGUs held remote areas in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija 13

DILG R-III conducts Psych First Aid DILG Pampanga pushes excellence, 14
Training to establish Mental Health innovation amidst pandemic
Support Team for Employees
4 DILG Tarlac advocates Constitutional
Reform
DILG RO III’s Year End Evaluation manifests 15

success in 2020 PPA Implementation 5 Gov. Ebdane pushes LGUs and stakeholders

Orientation on e-BPLS for Central Luzon to carry on good governance spirit

LGUs held 7 in addressing insurgencies 16

DILG R-III spearheads the conduct of Residents of Brgy. Sapangbato, Angeles
Online Training Roll-out on Streamlining
Building Permits and Certificates of City benefit from Serbisyo Caravan 17
Occupancy for LGUs
7 DILG-Olongapo City gears up hired
Contact Tracers
DILG Officers participate in the 18
orientation on EODB Package
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Editorial Board

JULIE J. DAQUIOAG, Ph.D., CESO III
Regional Director

JAY E. TIMBREZA, CESO V
Assistant Regional Director

ANITA W. ADRIANO, CPA LERRIE S. HERNANDEZ, EnP. ENER P. CAMBRONERO, CESE

Chief, Finance and Administrative Division Chief, Monitoring and Evaluation Division Chief, Capability Development Division

PROVINCIAL AND CITY DIRECTORS

REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE DESIGNATED PROVINCIAL/ HUC INFORMATION
OFFICERS

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Top Performing Provinces

in the implementation of LFPs recognized

DILG Region III thru the Project During the activity, provincial 2020. He highlighted the importance of
Development and Management Section offices that have exemplified outstanding teamwork and coordination given by the
(PDMS), spearheaded the conduct of performance in the implementation of team in the achievement of the Depart-
the Locally-Funded Projects (LFPs) 4th DILG locally-funded projects were given ment’s goals and targets for the year
Quarter Assessment and Calibration of recognition despite the current situation brought by
Status Reports on December 15, 2020 the pandemic.
via Zoom Cloud Meetings application. DILG Bulacan was recognized as the
Best Implementer of all DILG LFPs for The said activity was participated
The LFP teams have discussed F.Y. 2020 while the Provincial Offices of in by the Regional Management Team,
and reconciled data relative to the Tarlac and Pampanga ranked 2nd and 3rd, Cluster Team Leaders, Locally-Funded
implementation and status of all LFPs. respectively. Projects Focal Persons, Provincial Engi-
The respective provincial engineers neers, and DILG R03 Project Develop-
presented the status of their LFPs along In his message, LG-CDD Chief ment and Management Section staff.
with their catch-up strategies for the Ener P. Cambronero thanked everyone for
remaining ongoing and critical projects. their hard work and efforts in the By: DMO IV Jairo Elysse D. Singian
implementation of LFPs through the year

DILG R-III showcases Brgy. Malpitic, CSFP’s
Barangay Assembly

RD Daquioag, PD Fabia and PB Noel Tungol deliver their messages to the residents of DILG Regional Office III showcased
Barangay Malpitic the barangay assembly of Malpitic, City
of San Fernando, Pampanga for the 2nd
semester CY 2020 Barangay Assembly
Day. It was held via Zoom and Facebook
Live on November 21, 2020. This is in
compliance with RA 7160 or the Local
Government Code of 1991 which
mandates the barangays to meet twice a
year to hear and discuss semestral
reports of the Sangguniang Barangay
concerning its activities and finances and
updates in local governance.

Mayor Edwin Santiago, in his
message, expressed his gratitude to

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NGAs’ Regional Heads advocate programs to lessen
impact of COVID 19

The Department of the
Interior and Local Government
(DILG) Region 3, in partnership with
the Department of Budget and
Management (DBM) Region 3,
Philippine Information Agency (PIA)
Region 3, and the Philippine
Partnership for the Development of
Human Resources in Rural Areas
(PHILDHRRA) Luzon, spearheaded
the conduct of the two episodes of
Dagyaw 2020: Virtual Town Hall
Meetings in Central Luzon held last
October 29 and November 26, 2020,
respectively.

This year, in observance of with the adverse effects of the pandemic, the two episodes of
the required health protocols and Dagyaw in the region focused on the impacts of COVID-19 in
limitations to travel and mass gatherings in place due to the the economy and employment. These two sectors, among
COVID-19 pandemic, the conduct of Dagyaw leveraged on the
use of various civic technology and online platforms.

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DILG Region III empowers barangays

in preventing and countering violent extremism

DILG Region III headed by Regional New Anti-Terrorism Law, Violent Extremism Leading to Terrorism, Strengthening
Director Julie J. Daquioag has conducted the Filipino Values and Cultural Sensitivity in the Filipino Setting, Making Intervention
1st and 2nd Batch of the Roll-out Training on in Conflict Areas Conflict Sensitive and Peace Promoting (CSPP), Vulnerable
the Implementation of the National Action Sectors to Radicalization and Violent Extremism, Community Anti-Terrorism
Plan on Preventing and Countering Violent Awareness (CATA), and Barangay at Pulisya Laban sa Krimen (BPLK) where
Extremism (NAP PCVE) on November 11&19, representatives from the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA),
2020 and November 18-19, 2020, respectively, National Security Council (NSC), Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace
via Zoom Videoconferencing. Process (OPAPP), and DILG Regional Office III served as resource persons.

“Lahat po tayo ay tulung-tulong dahil The NAP PCVE is the government’s inclusive, holistic & whole-of-nation
sinasabi natin na crime prevention is initiative to address the factors that lead to VE conducive to Terrorism. Through
everybody’s concern. Hindi lang ang law Anti-Terrorism Council Resolution No. 38 (2019), the DILG has been designated as
enforcement agencies. Ito ay pagtulungan the lead agency to ensure the implementation of the NAP.
natin kaya ating palawigin pa ang ating
kaalaman,” said Director Daquioag during her By: LGOO IV Joanna Maureen S. Marasigan
opening message.

The training aimed to capacitate the
barangay officials and other stakeholders of
the 50 target barangays in Region III that
might be threatened by the presence of
extremists.

Topics discussed include Threat
Assessment and Overall Conflict Mapping in
Central Luzon, NAP PCVE in relation to the

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Online Roll-Out on the Repeal DILG R-III conducts
of Policies for LGUs held Psych First Aid Training

to establish Mental
Health Support Team

for Employees

DILG R-III in collaboration with the Bureau of Local Twelve personnel of DILG R-III completed on
Government Development and the Anti-Red Tape Authority October 23, 2020, the three-day Psychological First Aid (PFA)
conducted an Online Roll-Out on the Repeal of Policies for Training held via Zoom video conferencing platform facilitated by
Local Government Units (LGUs) on November 10, 2020 via the Ateneo Bulatao Center for Psychological Services.
Zoom Cloud Meetings.
Said training served as the concluding activity to the
The main objective of the activity is to orient the program “Mental Wellness Series: Rediscovering Selves amid the
Local Government Units on the DILG-ARTA JMC No. 2019- Pandemic towards Sound Mental Health” initiated by the Office to
01 entitled “Guidelines on the Regulatory Reform for LGUs assist in assessing the well-being and addressing the challenges of
Pursuant to the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient the DILG R-III employees.
Government Service Delivery (EODB-EGSD) Act of 2018”
and how to operationalize the Regulatory Reform Ms. Avy Acosta and Mr. Von Guintu, both registered
Information System. psychologist, served as the resource persons for the activity. They
taught the principles, steps, and techniques in providing
In her opening message, Regional Director Psychological First Aid—an approach not specific to medical
Julie J. Daquioag emphasized the importance of adapting practitioners.
and learning new things in the “new normal” through the
modernization of the systems in order to deliver the best The 12 trained personnel are set to conduct PFA
service to the clients. periodically or whenever an employee is in need of said
intervention.
Likewise, ARD Jay E. Timbreza mentioned in his
closing remarks that he is looking forward that this system Along with this, DILG R-III is set to establish its mental
will open up avenues for faster transactions in the local health committee and support team for its personnel to ensure
government units. He also encouraged the LGUs that the that they maintain sound mental health and to guarantee that no
Department will always be in full support in their journey one from among the employees feel that he/she is left unheard.
towards development.
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Highlights of the said activity were the orientation
on Concepts and Methodology of Regulatory Reform for
LGUs, the overview of the Philippine Business Regulations
Information System and the walkthrough on the Regulatory
Reform for LGUs Information System (RR4LGUsIS).

In attendance are the Local Sanggunian Members,
Secretary of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan/Bayan, Local
Treasurer; Local Record Officer, Local Administrator; and
Legal Officer/Admin Staff from various LGUs of Central
Luzon.

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DILG RO III’s Year End Evaluation manifests success
in 2020 PPA Implementation

The Department of the Interior and Local Government Assistant Regional Director Jay E. Timbreza in his clos-
Regional Office III has conducted its Year End Evaluation on ing message congratulated everyone for a successful 2020.
December 22, 2020 via zoom platform. Regional Director “I am so proud to be a part of this team”, he added.
Julie J. Daquioag in his message has expressed her gratitude to all
officers and personnel of DILG R-III for their enormous PO III Miriam P. Gaviola
contributions which led to the successful implementation of the
Department’s Programs, Projects and Activities (PPAs). Despite the
pandemic and the current new normal situation, the team still
managed to successfully achieve the Department’s mandate.
“Indeed there is no perfect organization, there are no perfect
strategies, but what is important is that we learn from our
mistakes”, she added.

The accomplishments of the region in the implementation
of different PPAs were presented by representatives from the
Capability Development Division, Monitoring and Evaluation
Division and Finance and Administrative Division. Likewise, MED
ADC Aldwin B. Reyes shared with the regional office personnel the
salient provisions on the Omnibus Guidelines for Community
Quarantine.

Everyone also participated in the Kamustahan activities and
online games which aimed to incorporate fun and enjoyment in
the conduct of the year end evaluation despite the unusual online
set-up.

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NGAs’ Regional Heads ...

(left photo) Dir. Julie J. Daquioag giving her welcome remarks during the 2nd episode of

Dagyaw in Central Luzon; (right photo) RD Agustin Mendoza of NEDA Region 3,

RD Zenaida Campita of DOLE Region 3, Atty. Aison Garcia of Veggies for Good, and

others, have been greatly affected by the pandemic. Jules Guiang during the open forum

Thus, regional heads of various National Government Undeniably, more than the commitment of the
Agencies were invited to discuss relevant issues and to share Philippine government to the international Open Government
the programs and assistance currently being provided by Partnership (OGP), said town hall meetings served as
their respective offices to help our fellowmen. opportunities to promote mutual trust between the government

In total, the two sessions were able to reach 776 and its citizens. Although things may seem to be tougher during

Zoom participants and around 15,000 Facebook viewers. times of global pandemic, the government remains steadfast in

Entitled “Usapang Trabaho: Ekonomiya sa Panahon ng its commitment in giving services that are due to its people.
Pandemya” and “Pagbangon sa Pandemya: Mga Tulong na By: DMO IV Jairo Elysse D. Singian
Trabaho sa Publiko”, these two episodes were intended to

provide hope in the midst of this global crisis.

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Barangay Assembly... 51 Central Luzon LGUs...

frontliners and underscored their significant roles. “Nais kong ipaabot Category B: Cities/ Municipalities that have sustained
ang aking pagpupugay sa ating mga frontliners lalo na sa ating mga the Drug-Free Status of their unaffected barangays and
barangay dahil sa barangay nagsisimula ang pamamahala kaya lubos
nating pinapahalagahan ang barangay governance. Gayundin ang satisfied other relevant criteria:
importansya ng pamilya kung saan dapat nagsisimula ang disiplina.
Sama-sama nating pagtagumpayan and laban sa Covid-19”, he said. Aurora:

DILG Regional Director Julie J. Daquioag stressed the importance Casiguran, Dilasag, Dinalungan, Dingalan,
of Barangay Based Institutions (BBIs) as embodied in the message of Maria Aurora, San Luis
Secretary Eduardo M. Año which was delivered by DILG Pampanga
Provincial Director Myrvi Apostol Fabia. RD Daquioag Bataan:
congratulated Barangay Malpitic for having functional BBIs. She also
emphasized the importance of discipline and bayanihan. “Basta may Abucay, Bagac, Balanga City, Hermosa, Limay, Pilar
disiplina, may bayanihan, tayo ay magtatagumpay. Disiplina ang
magliligtas sa atin sa pandemya”, she said. Bulacan

Doña Remedios Trinidad

Nueva Ecija

In his State of Barangay Address, Punong Barangay Noel Tungol Bongabon, Carranglan, Cuyapo, Palayan City, Talugtug
reported the council’s notable accomplishments on solid waste
management, health and nutrition, security and safety, Covid-19- Pampanga
related reports, and report on the implementation of the Social
Amelioration Program (SAP). He also announced ongoing and upcoming Apalit, Bacolor, Candaba, Floridablanca, Guagua,
infrastructure projects. Mabalacat City, Magalang, Masantol, Minalin, Porac,

Sangguniang Barangay Members discussed the barangay San Luis, Sasmuan, Sto. Tomas
compliance to national laws and issuances. In addition, the financial
and sangguniang kabataan report was presented by the Barangay Tarlac
Treasurer and Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson, respectively.
Bamban, Capas, Gerona, Mayantoc, Moncada, Paniqui,
The barangay assembly was graced by representatives from Pura, Santa Ignacia, Tarlac City, Victoria
partner national government agencies such as DOH, OCD, DENR, and
PNP and it concluded with the virtual group photo opportunity. Zambales

Botolan, Masinloc, Palauig, San Antonio,
San Marcelino, San Narciso, Sta. Cruz, Subic

Said conduct was also in accordance to Proclamation No. 599 On the other hand, four (4) civil society organi-
series of 2018, DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2020-137, issued zations of the region were also awarded for their initia-
policies and guidelines by the IATF-MEID, and local ordinances. tives in partnering with the DILG and LGUs in the con-
duct of anti-illegal drug programs and activities amidst
By: LGOO IV Joanna Maureen S. Marasigan the pandemic.

ISO 9001:2015 Recertification ...from page 1 Said LGU and CSO awardees which were nomi-
nated and endorsed by the Regional Oversight Com-

mittee on Dangerous Drugs (ROCDD) and the DILG,

Administrative Assistance; Organizational Knowledge Competence; respectively, will each get a plaque of commendation.

Technical Assistance and Oversight Function; Customer Satisfaction and By: LGOO IV Joanna Maureen S. Marasigan
Feedback Handling; Internal Audit; and Management Review.

Quality Management Representative Jay Timbreza during the
Context Registry audit has verified the exemptions of some services per
Quality Manual of DILG R-III. He further elaborated on the identified
issues, risks and opportunities in all the programs being implemented.

The audit result in general shows DILG R-III’s institutionalized (from left) Accountant III Jean Hazel Bacani, ARD Jay Timbreza,
Quality Management System which is a strong demonstration of the FAD Chief Anita Adriano during the audit
management’s commitment in delivering excellent service to its
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By: PO III Miriam P. Gaviola

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Orientation on e-BPLS for
Central Luzon LGUs held

DILG R-III conducted the Online Orientation on the She provided the participants with the overview of the Electronic
Promotion of e-BPLS on October 27, 2020 via Zoom Cloud Business Permit and Licensing System (e-BPLS). The e-BPLS applica-
Platform. tion software is a system that allows business owners to file their
application for business permits online and enable the LGUs to pro-
The activity aimed to familiarize the participants cess the applications electronically. In attendance were the BPLO, IT
with the technical aspects, actual functions and efficiency Officers and Municipal Treasurers from various LGUs in Central Luzon.
of the Electronic Business Permit and Licensing System
(e-BPLS) Program and determine the roles and
responsibilities of LGUs on e-BPLS implementation should
they decide to avail the software.

It also provided the participants with relevant
information on the revised standards in processing
business permits and licenses as per JMC No. 1 series
2016.

Ms. Maria Kristina P. Velasco, Project
Development Officer I, BPLS Project from DICT Luzon
Cluster 2 served as the Resource Person for the activity.

DILG R-III spearheads the conduct of Online Training
Roll-out on Streamlining Building Permits
and Certificates of Occupancy for LGUs

ARD Jay E. Timbreza welcomed the participants and guest speakers. LGCDD Chief Ener P. Cambronero delivered the overview of the activity

The online training Roll-Out on Streamlining Building
Permits and Certificates of Occupancy for LGUs cum Integration
of Barangay Clearance was conducted on October 30, 2020.
It aimed to capacitate the target LGUs in Central Luzon in the
adoption and implementation of the Joint Memorandum Circular
(JMC) 2018-01: Guidelines in Streamlining the Processes of the
Issuance of Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy.

With the objective of imparting knowledge and

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DILG Officers participate from page 7
in the orientation on
EODB Package Streamlining Building
Permits...
DILG R-III has conducted the Online Orientation on EODB
Package for DILG Officers on December 16, 2020 via Zoom Cloud understanding on the salient features of the JMC, this
Meeting application. Office collaborated with partner agencies, DICT and
BFP, and LGU of City of San Fernando. The training’s
The EODB Package is one of the initiatives of the objective was also to strengthen the role of Building
Department in streamlining the processes in starting a business Officials and other concerned LGU functionaries in
couple with rationalizing the cost of doing business and many others implementing the standard reforms stipulated in the
to create a business-friendly LGUs through the issuance of policy JMC.
guidelines between and among national government agencies
concerned. ARD Jay E. Timbreza in his message reminded
everyone the importance of the activity in connection
The activity’s objective was to orient the participants in the with the 10-point socio economic agenda of President
Joint DILG-ARTA MC No. 2019-01 entitled “Guidelines on the Rodrigo Duterte or the Increasing Competitiveness in
Regulatory Reform for LGUs Pursuant to EODB-EGSD Act of 2018, Ease of Doing Business.
Process in Streamlining of Construction of PTTIs, Rationalization of
Fees and Charges and the LFC Took kit, Streamlining Business Permit Highlights of the activity were the discussion
and Licensing System (BPLS) and Building Permit and Certificate of of the Salient Features of JMC 2018-01 or the
Occupation (BPCO) and Online Monitoring System on BPLS, BPCO and Guidelines in Streamlining the Processor for the
Issuance of Building Permits and Certificates of
Occupancy; Complementary Reforms of the JMC 2018-
01: One Stop-Shop for Construction Permitting (OSCP)
and the Building Permit Process Flow and Certificates
of Occupancy Process Flow and General Task in the
OSCP; Process Flow for the Issuance of Fire Safety
Evaluation Clearance (FSEC) & Fire Safety Inspection
Certificate (FSIC); Introduction of Integrated Business
Permit and Licensing System (iBPLS); and LGU
Implementation and Monitoring Mechanism and the
DILG MC No. 2019-177 or the Guidelines in the
Integration of the Issuance of Barangay Clearance in
the permitting processes of cities and municipalities.

The activity was participated in by the LGU
Functionaries and MLGOO of selected LGUs.

Rate my LGUs Service.

Regional Director Julie J. Daquioag reminded
everyone of the DILG brand of being “Matino,
Mahusay at Maasahan” in the realization of the
Department’s mandates. Meanwhile, ARD
Jay E. Timbreza, thru LG CDD Chief
Ener P. Cambronero, expressed his hope for the
participants continuous exemplary performance.

The said activity was participated in by the
Cluster Team Leaders, Program Managers and EODB
Focal Persons.

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responsible Stewards
All In It Together

In March of this year, the realm of government service, together
with other sectors and industries, were set aback with the spread of the
respiratory virus COVID-19. Our national government had imposed
community quarantine and encouraged alternative work arrangements to
safeguard everyone’s health.

To ensure the well-being of DILG R-III personnel, the Regional
Management decided to integrate and advocate mental health initiatives
for its human resource to ensure that every employee is consciously
aware of mental health issues.

The program “Mental Wellness Series: DILG Region 3 Personnel
Rediscovering Selves Amid the Pandemic towards Sound Mental Health”
was conceptualized in August-September 2020. Initially, only an online
seminar on mental health and psychosocial support was thought of. But
realizing the need for deeper understanding on mental health, the
Department was able to develop a program that focuses on taking care of
the self and others.

The Stress Management Workshops entitled “Better Together:
Managing Energy to Avoid Exhaustion and Burnout “ and “Mindfulness
Practice to Build Mental Resilience” were conducted on October 13 and
16, 2020, respectively via zoom meeting.

By: HRMO III Crystal Joy C. Pineda

DILG R-III’s Learning
Continuity Plan

in the New Normal

With DILG Region III’s commitment to strengthen While volunteering has been tricky with the Covid-19
internal organizational capacity, the Office ensured the restrictions in place for much of the year, DILG R-III has done
provision of capacity development activities amid the crisis by its best to help out where it can.
effectively and efficiently addressing the training needs of DILG
R0-III officers and employees in various accessible, quality, and As part of the personnel’s social responsibility, every
innovative strategies. year, the Office conducts Outreach Programs to show love
and support to the chosen institutions and charities. This
CapDev activities namely: SPARKLE for Admin Personnel 2020 DILG R-III was able to expand its reach by supporting
three (3) local charities: Munting Tahanan ng Nazareth at
(Systems, Performance, Accomplishments Review cum Mabiga Mabalacat Pampanga; Bahay Pagibig, Holy Angel Vil-
lage at Telabastagan, City of San Fernando Pampanga; and
Knowledge Leveling and Enhancement) and STAR of PPAs Children’s Home of Eucharistic Love and Kindness at Xevera at
Bacolor Pampanga.
(Semestral Targets and Accomplishments Review of Programs,
By: HRMO III Crystal Joy C. Pineda
Projects and Activities) were conducted on December 22 and

28, 2020, respectively. By: HRMO III Crystal Joy C. Pineda

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Provincial/ HUC News

Php 1.1M awarded to 23 Former Rebel
Surrenderees in Aurora

A total of 23 former rebels who surrendered in
the Province of Aurora were given a total amount of
Php 1.195 million financial assistance, ranging from
P 15,000.00 to P65,000.00 under the Enhanced
Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) of
the DILG. This is a flagship program of President
Rodrigo Duterte’s peace and order agenda.

On December 29, 2020, Governor Gov. Gerardo A. Noveras as he gives his words of gratitude and
Gerardo A. Noveras, Atty. Ofelio A. Tactac, Jr., DILG encouragement to the 23 former rebels who pledged their support to the
Aurora Provincial Director, MAJ Sagersanti C. Estrada of Government
the 91IB, 71D, PA, PCOL Raul C. Siriban, PNP Aurora and
Ms. Abigaiel Paulino, OIC-PSWDO, led the E-CLIP
awarding ceremony for the 23 former rebels at the
Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Provincial Capitol
Compound, Baler, Aurora.

Gov. Gerardo A. Noveras gave his words of
gratitude and encouragement to the 23 former rebels
who pledged their support to the Government. The
governor stated, "Maipapakita ninyo sa mga dati
ninyong kasamahan maitataguyod na ninyo and inyong
mga sarili sa pamamagitan ng inyong sariling mga
kamay at pagod mula sa panimulang biyaya na bigay ng
pamahalaan."

Six (6) former rebels were granted an immediate Governor Gerardo A. Noveras , Atty. Ofelio A. Tactac, Jr., DILG Aurora
assistance of Php 15,000.00 among many other benefits Provincial Director, MAJ Sagersanti C. Estrada, EX-O, AFP, 91IB, 71D, PA, PCol
specified in the E-CLIP implementing guidelines while Raul Siriban, PD PNP Aurora and Ms. Abigaiel Paulino of PSWDO, during the
the other seventeen (17) former rebels were granted awarding ceremony for the former rebels during the conduct of the E-CLIP
with a sum of P 65,000.00 composed of immediate Awarding at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Hall, Provincial Capitol
assistance worth Php 15,000.00 and livelihood Compound, Baler, Aurora.
assistance worth Php 50,000.00. This sums to a total
grant of P 1,195,000.00. DILG Aurora Program Manager, LGOO VI Mary Joyce Bautista
concluded the awarding ceremony as she expressed her gratitude to
In his message, Atty. Tactac emphasized that the FRS and everyone involved in the program. “We would like to
violence and revolution will not lead to prosperity nor express our sincerest gratitude sa bawat opisinang naging dahilan
make the lives of the people better. “Ginagawa po ng upang maisakatuparan ang programang ito, sa PNP, AFP, PSWDO at
pamahalaan ang lahat ngunit wala pong perpektong sa ating mahal na Gobernador, lubos ang aming pasasalamat sa
Gobyerno. Walang nakapagpatapos ng edukasyon o bawat isa sa inyo. Nawa’y manatili ang ating suporta sa isa’t isa. 2020
umasenso sa himagsikan. Ngayong bagong taon, has been a tough year for all of us, but through continued
kayong bumalik sa poder ng gobyerno ay may bagong camaraderie, we’ll strive for the better”, Bautista said.
pag-asa at kinabukasn. Kayo ay may may tsansa nang
mamuhay na may dangal na hindi umaasa o nagiging E-CLIP being locally-driven, managed and implemented is a
pabigat sa mga kababayan na hinihingan at national program that veers away from the past practice of
pinagkukunan ng inyong makakain at kagamitan para pre-packaged interventions designed at the national level. It responds
sa walang saysay na armadong pakikipaglaban." to the circumstances, needs and concerns of former rebels through
provision of assistance and seeks to consider their basic rights and
situations as men and women. By: ADA IV Gerald Philip DC .Esteves

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DILG Bataan and the local officials of Barangay
Tanato of the City of Balanga inked an agreement
through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to
clean-up and preserve the Tanato River on
December 9, 2020.

The ‘Adopt Tanato River’ project is a DILG INKED. DILG Bataan Provincial Director Myra B. Moral-Soriano signs the
Bataan initiative as part of the Manila Bay Clean Up, Memorandum of Agreement during the flagship activity of the office's
Rehabilitation and Preservation Program (MBUCRPP) Adopt-A-River Program.
of the Department that promotes collaboration
between communities in preserving and rehabilitating
waterways, and ultimately the Manila Bay.

REVIVE THE RIVER. DILG Bataan Team strikes a pose with the officials of
Barangay Tanato - an act that signifies a forged commitment in maintaining
the cleanliness of Tanator River in the City of Balanga, Bataan.

GREEN INITIATIVE. Personnel of the DILG Bataan take part in cultivate awareness to the community on the importance of our river-
this yet another movement of the province under the Manila ways in the whole ecosystem.
Bay Clean-up, Rehabilitation and Preservation Program.
Aside from the weekly clean-up of the barangay, DILG Bataan will
DILG Bataan Provincial Director monitor the Tanato River monthly as part of its commitments in the
Myra Moral-Soriano, Cluster Team Leader signed MOU.
Melissa Nipal, CLGOO Jomar Cruz and Punong
Barangay Sobrino Atienza signed the MOU and was Tanato River is a waterway in Bataan that is connected to the
witnessed by the DILG Bataan field officers, provincial Talisay River, one of the major river systems in the province connected
office personnel and the Sangguniang Barangay of to the Manila Bay.
Tanato.
DILG Bataan

In her message, PD Soriano stated that the DILG R-III Quality Policy
Tanato River was chosen to be the role model for all
the rivers in Bataan for its cleanliness and must be DILG Region III, as primary catalyst for excellence in local governance and anchored on its core
protected from future endangerment. She likewise values of:
emphasized that the river must be preserved for the
next generation and community’s support must be Dedication
ensured for the continued success of the program. Integrity
Loyalty
A clean up conducted by the DILG Bataan Team God-centeredness
concluded the activity as its way of adopting the area. commits to deliver quality service to its clientele through its R3 (Responsive, Reliable, Respectable)
Brooms, dustpans and cleaning materials were also and highly competent workforce and to continually improve its Quality Management System
donated to Tanato to help them enjoin more performance by adhering to applicable statutes and adopting global standards towards the
organization’s strategic direction of achieving BEST (Business-Friendly and Competitive,
participants during the weekly clean-up and Environment-Protective, Climate-Change Adaptive and Disaster-Resilient, Socially Protective and
Safe; Transparent, Accountable, Participative and Effective Local Governance) LGUs through
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Baliwag bags the 2019 National Manila BAYani
Award for the Municipal Category

The winners for the Regional and

National MBAI were determined based

on their level of compliance to the

following Outcome Areas of the Manila

Bay Program: Liquid Waste Management,

Solid Waste Management, Informal

Settler Families, Biodiversity

Management, and Institutional

Arrangements. The Municipality of
Baliwag, being the 1st placer of the

National MBAI for the Municipal

Category, will be awarded with a plaque

of recognition and a cash prize worth

Php 1,500,000.00 which the LGU may

utilize in the implementation of their

environment-related projects.

Mayor Ferdinand V. Estrella of Baliwag, Bulacan delivering his message upon Baliwag and CSJDM hailed as the 2019
receiving the award Manila BAYani Regional Awardees

The Municipality of Baliwag, Bulacan was hailed as the 2019 The Municipality of Baliwag and
National Manila BAYani Awardee for the Municipal Category under the City of San Jose Del Monte (CSJDM) were
2019 Manila BAYani Awards and Incentives (MBAI) of the Manila Bay recognized as the recipients of the 2019
Clean-Up, Rehabilitation and Preservation Program (MBCRPP) during the Regional Manila BAYani Awards and
2019 MANILA BAYani Awarding Ceremony on October 12, 2020. Incentives (MBAI). Baliwag was awarded
with the 1st place for the Municipal
Prior to the conduct of the national validation, the Municipality of Category and CSJDM with the 3rd place in
Baliwag has also received the 2019 Regional Manila BAYani Award- Top the City Category. The assessment covers
Performer under the same category. 94 LGUs within Region III.

The Manila BAYani Awards and Incentives is a program under the Both LGUs were awarded with
MBCRPP which aims to give incentives and encourage Local Government plaques of recognition and cash prizes
Units (LGUs) to comply with pertinent environmental laws that support which they can utilize in the
the rehabilitation of Manila Bay. Through this, the Department implementation of their environment-
recognizes LGUs who have shown exemplary performance in the related programs and activities. Baliwag
implementation of their mandates under various environmental laws and and CSJDM were given cash incentives
encourages them to be creative in coming up with innovative strategies worth PHP 300,000.00 and
on environmental management. The assessment covers a total of 178 PHP 100,000.00, respectively.
LGUs in Regions III, IV-A and NCR.
By: LGOO II Alyssa May I. Del Rosario

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Serbisyo Caravan brings gov’t services to remote

areas in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija

Haircut, feeding program, free consultation with medicines and supplements,
animal vaccination and other social services are provided to the six target
barangays in the Municipality of Carranglan.

”Bumaba kami [pamahalaang lokal] sa inyong lugar upang the programs implemented by the government.
ilapit ang mga serbisyo sa inyo. Hindi na kayo pupunta pa sa munisipyo Lectures on disaster preparedness and public safety
para kuhanin ang mga serbisyong ito, at ito ay libre na. Ito ay upang were also discussed by representatives of the
ipadama sa inyo na mayroong gobyerno na nakasuporta at Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
nagmamalasakit sa inyo. At hindi namin kayo nakakalimutan dahil kayo Office and Bureau of Fire Protection, respectively.
ay aming mga kababayan,” said Carranglan Mayor Hon. Mary Abad Meanwhile, AFP and local PNP encouraged the
during the conduct of Serbisyo Caravan in the municipality. youths in the community to be part of their agencies.
DILG-hired contact tracers also provided lectures on
In pursuit of bringing the government services closer to the minimum standards and protocols to lessen the
people, the Serbisyo Caravan under the Retooled Community Support spread of COVID19.
Program (RCSP) has reached the six (6) remote barangays of Municipality
of Carranglan Nueva Ecija namely: Sitio Barat, Brgy. Burgos; Sitio Lomboy, The said Serbisyo Caravan is one component
Brgy. Puncan; Sitio Pulang Lupa, Brgy. Joson; Sector 6, Brgy. TL Padilla; of RCSP which is part of the implementation of
Sitio Camanggahan, Brgy. Gen. Luna; and Sitio Laat, Brgy. Bunga. Executive Order 20 in institutionalizing the whole-of-
nation approach to End Local Armed Conflict
A total of 314 residents from the six barangays (Burgos – 47, (ELCAC). Said caravan aims to bring government
Puncan – 45, Joson – 58, TL Padilla – 31, Gen. Luna – 67 and Bunga – 66) services closer to the people by delivering basic
had benefitted from the social services provided by the local government services and resolving the primary issues of residents
unit and participating national government agencies. in the target communities.

Among the social services provided were conduct of feeding The RCSP aims to integrate government
program by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office programs and efforts by actively engaging the
(MSWDO); provision of face mask, face shield and alcohol by the involvement of the sectors and communities in the
DILG; distribution of free vegetable seeds by the Office of the Provincial planning and implementation of programs and
Agriculture (DA); provision of free hair cut by the Armed Forces of the projects among the conflict-affected and
Philippines (AFP); assistance on the issuance of police clearance and conflict-vulnerable areas in the municipality.
travel authority by the Philippine National Police (PNP); assistance on
birth registration by the Municipal Civil Registry (MCR); free vaccination By: LGOO V Kim Ruiz
and vitamins for animals by the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO); free
medical consultation, free medicines, vitamins and supplements for kids
and adults from Municipal Health Office (MHO) and issuance of Barangay
Clearance by the barangays concerned.

LGOO VI Jovi N. Marquez, DILG Officer, discussed the
significance of collaboration between the government and the

community as well as the active engagement of citizens in

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DILG Pampanga pushes The pandemic has greatly impacted
government operations and public services, thus

excellence, innovation necessitating all branches of government to act based
on urgency, scope, and relevance. Amidst all these, the
amidst pandemic
DILG Pampanga ensured that the delivery of public
service remained unaffected through its continuous

provision of technical and administrative assistance in

the monitoring of the implementation of Locally Funded

Projects (LFPs).

Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) Compendium

MEXICO TOPS KWENTONG LFP. Mexico was recognized as the Best DILG Pampanga proudly presented the
Implementer of AM 2019 and ranked 1st in in the updating of Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) Compendium - a
SubayBAYAN portal during the online awarding of the Kwentong LFP: DILG compilation of best practices and heartfelt testimonies
Pampanga Yearend Conference. In photo: Mexico Mayor Teddy C. Tumany about the completed PCF projects and its positive effect
to the daily lives of the community.

A brain child of DILG Pampanga Provincial
Director Myrvi Apostol-Fabia, the compendium features
various priority projects such as Local Access Roads,
Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Rural Health Unit
Buildings, Disaster Risk Reduction Vehicles and
Equipment, School Buildings, Flood Control Systems,
intended to share the inspiring stories behind the
implemented projects on how it changed the lifestyle of
its beneficiaries.

Awards and Recognition feted thru Kwentong LFP

Another initiative of the DILG Pampanga is the
Kwentong LFP: DILG Pampanga Locally Funded Projects
(LFPs) Year-end Conference which recognized LGUs that
showed unparalleled efforts and accomplishments in
the implementation of their respective projects..

The Kwentong LFP awarded the LGUs that were
consistent in the implementation of their projects
amidst the threats and limitations posed by the
pandemic without compromising the safety and health
of the people.

Additionally, a special citation was also given to
the municipality of San Simon for fully optimizing the
functionality of their Rural Health Unit Building project
funded thru the 2018 Performance Challenge Fund in
the COVID-19 response of the LGU.

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DILG Tarlac advocates Constitutional Reform

Cluster Leader Fortunato Abraham
III leads the online CORE Talk with
CORE National Resource Person
and Expert, Professor
Alfredo Sureta Jr. and CORE
Movement National Chairperson
Atty. Vicente Homer Revil through
TarlaKAYAN on November 6, 2020

DILG Tarlac through the online platform, TarlaKAYAN acquisition of Private Lands, liberalize certain areas of invest-
initiated a discussion on Constitutional Reform or CORE on ment, regulate Public Utilities, Mass Media and Advertising,
November 6, 2020 to deliver to a wider range of audience the and improve Educational Institutions.
proposed amendments to the Philippine Constitution.
Atty. Revil said this constitutional reform is a long-term
Cluster Leader and TarlaKAYAN Host, Fortunato Abraham III goal which is timely because of the pandemic whereby a lot of
led the discussion with CORE National Resource Person and Expert, people opt to go home to their provinces, which could help ease
Professor Alfredo Sureta Jr. and CORE Movement National Metro Manila – a key element of the first pillar. Also, he
Chairperson Atty. Vicente Homer Revil. contrasted CORE vs. Charter Change (Cha-cha). According to
him, CORE is merely surgical, which will only select the major
CORE intends to introduce three (3) pillars of the flaws of the constitution, while charter change is a more
constitutional amendments such as Pillar 1: Empowering the extensive revision of the whole bureaucratic system.
Regions: Fiscal Strengthening of the Local Government Units
“Pagyamanin ang Probinsya, Paluwagin ang Metro Manila.” This is Professor Sureta added supplemented that the
possible by institutionalizing the Supreme Court ruling on strengthening of RDCs and increased IRA is a key to the
Mandanas, change the IRA distribution formula to favor the success of the first pillar. Also, the cleansing of our political
underdeveloped LGUs, and strengthening Regional Development system by removing political dynasties will most likely improve
Councils (RDCs). our political framework. On economic development, the easing
of economic limits stated in the existing constitution will most
Pillar 2 focuses on Political and Electoral Reforms “Gobyerno likely help the country improve financially as it will attract more
para sa Tao hindi para sa Trapo.” This aims to institutionalize investments.
political parties, regulate campaign finance of political parties,
introduce an Anti-Turncoatism (anti-balimbing) measure, Atty. Revil added that this could help strengthen party
constitutionalize a self-executory anti-political dynasty provision, principles by preventing turncoatism, citing the immediate
provision on term limits, and tandem voting for the positions of the change in party membership of many politicians since
President and Vice President similar to the United States. President Duterte was elected into office. He stressed that the
member of a party must embody the principles or ideals of the
Pillar 3 revolves around Economic Reforms with “Bukas na party and should not be taken lightly.
Ekonomiya nang lahat ay may Pag-asa.” Through this, the
government aims to lift the economic restrictions in the 1987 DILG began to roll out CORE in 2019 with the hope of
Constitution except for land to promote competition in the market, eliciting support from various groups including local chief
regulate the use of natural resources, lease of alienable lands by executives, barangay officials, and members of the media.

private corporations and associations, prohibition the By LGOO VI Bryan Rivera

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Gov. Ebdane pushes LGUs
and stakeholders to carry
on good governance spirit
in addressing insurgencies

DILG Zambales Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad as she com-
mends the LGU awardees for the 2020 ADAC Special Awards

Governor Hermogenes Ebdane, Jr. suggests that good governance DILG Zambales Provincial Director
shall address the province’s problems on communist armed conflicts. Armi V. Bactad also took the opportunity to commend
local government units that have successfully sustained
progressive performance in the drive against illegal
drugs, this following the recent release of local
government unit (LGU) awardees for the 2020
Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Special Awards by the
ADAC national audit team.

The provincial public order and safety cluster composed of the Another highlight of the activity is the governor’s
provincial government, league of municipalities, national government announcement of the newly-constructed molecular
agencies, and civil society organizations convened to discuss relevant laboratory in Iba, Zambales that would soon cater for
peace and order concerns concentrating on countering societal the province’s medical research.
conflicts through promotion of good governance. This was conducted
during its fourth quarter meeting on December 3, 2020 at Balin Sambali In his closing statement, the governor also
Training and Conference Center, Iba, Zambales. mentioned that it is his dream for Zambales to recruit
into the provincial government individuals who are
In his guiding message, Governor Hermogenes Ebdane, Jr. capable and with the right attitude to serve and propel
encouraged the peace and order cluster, especially the municipal the province towards development, where peace and
mayors to advocate for the whole of nation approach to end local order and public safety prevail. He urged everyone to
communist armed conflict. continue with what they are doing, especially in
advocating good governance.
“Good Governance is the bottom line. Kung ano ang sinasabi nyo,
‘yon ang gawin niyo,” the governor advised. Gov. Ebdane further By: LGOO VI Dan A.Esteban
recommended that issues and concerns must be discussed and
addressed with the stakeholders at the grassroots level. “Problems are
of two dimensions— Physical and psychological. First thing to do is talk
about it. When you talk about the problem, you have solved more than
one half of the problem,” the Governor added.

Relevant issues like— businesses at the onset of COVID-19 Presentation of the ways forward in rebooting the industries
pandemic, rebooting the industries and micro, small and medium at the onset of pandemic
enterprises (MSMEs) in the ‘new normal’, comparative assessment of
crime index during and after imposition of community quarantine,
armed rebel threat situation in the province, data on drug clearing
affectation and ways forward on the campaign against illegal drugs were
also tackled along with the key offices’ efforts to manage the
circumstances despite the pandemic.

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Residents of Brgy. Sapangbato, Angeles City
benefit from Serbisyo Caravan

DILG Angeles City steered the
conduct of Serbisyo Caravan under
Capacitating Urban Communities for
Peace and Development (CUCPD)
Program on December 22, 2020
at Barangay Sapangbato as target area.

Employing the whole-of-nation
approach, the office coordinated with
members of the Local Task Force ELCAC
in coming out with doable actions and
strategies resulting in convergence of
social services that would somehow
impact on the life of the vulnerable
sectors of the target barangay.

Market Day of Aeta Community Distribution of Christmas food packs to indigent families

Medical consultation As a result of the consultation dialogue previously
held, relevant activities were conducted by participating
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These include medical consultation with free medicine;
anti-rabies vaccination; spay and neuter ("kapon") of dogs
and cats flu vaccination; lecture on how to properly grow
and care for vegetable plants; seedlings and seeds
distribution; dialogue with the farmer’s group; mini-job fair;
market day for the produce of indigent communities; free
haircut; provision of Christmas food packs to indigent
families; distribution of boxes of face shields and face
masks; dialogue with selected local leaders and residents on
their roles in relation to insurgency; provision of food packs
to one of the Aeta communities; short kick-off ceremony
lecture on Katarungang Pambarangay; turning-over of
donated PPEs to BHERT; and SK special election.

The caravan had more or less 600 resident
beneficiaries including the Indigenous Community of Aetas.

CUCPD program aims to bring the services of national
and local government closer to the community to minimize
the feeling of marginalization of vulnerable sectors.

Minimum Health Standards like wearing of facemask/
face shield, social distancing and hand sanitizing were
strictly observed during the conduct of Serbisyo Caravan.

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DILG-Olongapo City gears up
hired Contact Tracers

DILG Olongapo City Director Amada Dumagat delivers her message to the city’s hired Contact Tracers

DILG Olongapo City, in coordination with the security, COVID-19 symptoms and transmission,
City Government of Olongapo and SM Central, steps in contact tracing, and effective interpersonal
conducted an activity to capacitate all hired Contact communication skills.
Tracers (CTs). This was held at SMX Convention
Center, Olongapo City. A total of 122 Contact The CTs also took simulation exercises such as
Tracers from batches 2 to 4 participated in the sets mock case and contact interview to further enhance
of training conducted on October 26 and November their contact tracing skills.
17, guided and facilitated by DILG-Olongapo City,
and Olongapo City Health Office. The said activity was aimed to prepare the
newly hired CTs for their actual field operation to
CD Dumagat, during her message, greatly support Olongapo City in containing the
commended the CTs for courageously facing the risk spread of COVID-19 virus.
to help their city in eliminating the threat of
COVID-19. She emphasized, “Always remember our “The training enhanced my skills and
instructions, and instill in your hearts and minds all knowledge on the job. It helped me do the proper
the things that you will learn this day so that you way of interacting with a contact,” said
can use them appropriately in the performance of Jessy Legaspi, Batch 2 Contact Tracer.
your duty.”

Among the topics discussed were
competencies of contact tracers, significance of
contact tracing to maintain public safety and health

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
REGION III

Diosdado Macapagal Government Center
Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

tel. no. (045) 455-2405
email address: [email protected]

website: region3.dilg.gov.ph