insights 2nd quarter 2016

About our logo INSIGHTS

Our logo unifies and embodies our organization. The logo The Official Publication of the Department of the Interior and Local Government Region III
type is a combination mark wherein an emblem is used to
represent the whole logo. Volume 17 No. 2 AprilA–pJruinl—e 2Ju0n1e62016

At the heart of the logo is the acronym of the Department,
DILG, written in black for easy recognition and as strong
manifestation of its steadfast commitment to promote
peace and order, ensure public safety, and strengthen the
capability of local governments.

The said acronym is prominently placed over the Map
of the Philippines at the center, representing the country’s
national territory and comprising all local government
units which are under the general supervision of the

Department. The people corresponds to the eighteen (18) regions of the country, including the
Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and the Negros Island Region (NIR). While
the shield completing the circle represents the interior sector or the peace and order and
public safety sectors. The two symbols are placed alternately to underscore the need for both
sectors to work together and bring peaceful and progressive communities to the country.

Brand personality RODRIGO R. DUTERTE

In building the DILG brand, communicating the DILG brand personality 16TH PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
should be characterized by the following key personality traits, which
has been developed in consultation with DILG officials and directors; 1st MINDANAOAN PRESIDENT

“Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahang Kagawaran para sa And the Filipino, disciplined,
Mapagkalinga at Maunlad na Pamahalaang Lokal” informed and involved, shall rise from
the rubbles of sorrow and pain so much
Matino Sensible, accountable, committed, and works with integrity. so that all the mirrors of the world will
reflect the face of a passion that have
Mahusay Skillful, capable, methodical, aims for excellence, mastery of changed this land.
Maasahan knowledge and skills.
President Duterte
Reliable, dependable and accessible.
What’s InsIde?
Kagawaran para sa Mapagkalinga A department empowering supportive and progressive —————
at Maunlad na Pamahalaang Lokal local government units (LGUs).
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By applying these key personality traits, DILG enables LGUs to be strong, competent and DILG Brand Manual
reliable organizations to its governed body. In order for the LGUs to become “Mapagkalinga at Our New DILG Logo
Maunlad” they, like the DILG, must also be “Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahan”. DILG Updates

Regional Communication Committee CRYSTAL JOY S. CARLOS
(RCC)
Regional Information Officer/Team Leader
FLORIDA M. DIJAN, DPA, CESO III
Members:
Regional Director/Adviser
LGOO II LIANNE ABEGAIL T. MUÑOZ
ARACELI A. SAN JOSE, CESO V LGOO II MARIA CHRISTINE M. DELEON

OIC-Asst. Regional Director, RCC Chairperson LGOO II NEDRICKS P. CANLAS
ADA IV MARIA AVEE CEILEEN M. QUIOC

REGION III Photo from Facebook: Philippine Star

Diosdado Macapagal Government Center
Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
Telephone Nos.: 045-455-3209 Telefax: 045-455-2405, 455-2472, 455-3208

All about DILG R3 LAUNCHES DILG BRAND IDENTITY MANUAL

DU The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 3's Regional Communication
Committee (RCC) led the regional launch of the Department's Brand Identity Manual (BIM) on
1. The First Philippine President from Mindanao 19. He garnered a total of 16,601,997 votes, June 21, 2016 at Travelers Hotel, Subic Freeport Zone.
2. Birthdate: March 28, 1945 over 6.6 million more than his closest rival
3. Birthplace : Maasin, Southern Leyte in the 2016 Presidential election The BIM was developed through the assistance of the Philippines Australia Human Resource and
4. Originally from Cebu before moving to Davao in 1950s. Organizational Development Facility (PAHRODF) and went through various consultations with
5. Nickname: Digong, Rody, “The Punisher”, “Dirty Harry” 20. He seeks guidance from his parents when DILG officials and employees both in the central and in the regional offices.
6. Zodiac Sign: Aries making important decision by visiting their
7. Second eldest among five children of Vicente Duterte graves. The branding manual is a tool used to set up standards, guidelines, templates, and tools for
communicating the Department's key messages to both its internal audience and external clients.
and Soledad Roa. 21. He is a marksman. It serves to set apart DILG's identity from those of other organizations based on the qualities that
8. He’s a lawyer; earned a law degree from San Beda 22. He is a “closet bookworm”; loves spy novels all DILG personnel should embody and provides guiding principles on the brand application in
developing communication collaterals and Information Education Communication (IEC) materials.
College in 1972 and passed the bar in the same year by famous authors Robert Ludlum and
9. At 71, he is the oldest chief executive of the Sidney Sheldon. The Department's brand, aside from its vision, mission, values and logo, now includes a brand
23. His favorite tunes are the classic Cebuano personality: "Matino, Mahusay at Maasahang Kagawaran para sa Mapagkalinga at Maunlad na
Philippines. song “Balud sa Kapalaran” by Max Surban, Pamahalaang Lokal" characterized by Isko na Matino, Isay na Mahusay at Ana na Maaasahan,
10. Longest-serving mayor of Davao City (more than 22 years) “Mac Arthur’s Park” by Richard Harris and the 3Ms that represent the DILG.
11. First to jump straight from being a city mayor to president. “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban.
12. Second president from the PDP-Laban Partylist. 24. He listens to One Direction. A.O. IV Crystal Joy S. Carlos
25. He keeps an old blanket for comfort.
(First was Cory Aquino) 26. Favorite food – Nilaga, native chicken
13. Supports same sex-marriage and other LGBT rights. adobo, bulad or dried fish.
14. He wants to change the form of government from unitary 27. He is a shoe lover.
28. He is an avid motorcycle rider - likes big
to federal. bikes more than cars.
15. One of his effective projects as the mayor was the Central 29. His favorite actress is Demi Moore.
30. Very first President in Asia whose
911 (24/7 emergency hotline) in Davao City inauguration was broadcast through the
16. Declined national government posts, awards world’s largest social network.

(declined offer as the Interior Secretary post 4 times;
declined a nomination for the World Mayor Prize)
17. His net worth, as of end of 2015, was P23 million, based on
his SALN.
18. He has never lost an election bid.

LITTLE KNOWN ABOUT THE PRESIDENT DUTERTE

Did you know that despite the fact that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte may not 2 INSIGHTS 15
be mestizo-looking, he has a certified Spanish and Chinese pedigree, with roots
originating from Cebu.

The Dutertes of Cebu were part of alta sociedad and are scions of a Spanish
bloodline. The President’s super lola was Dionisia Duterte, also known as
Francisca, was unmarried but bore a son with Maximo Veloso del Rosario,
a wealthy Chinese mestizo landowner.

Two of the inseparable items (charms, to some) considered ‘valuable’ to the
President’s heart, according to urban legend, are the exact mat (banig) where he
was born and the tail of stingray (ikog sa pagi) which he used to discipline
offenders during his mayoralty.

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On the other hand, note that “double compensation” is prohibited by law as stated particularly in Section 95 Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte
of the Local Government Code of 1991.
Continue and maintain current macroeconomic policies, including fiscal,
Section 95. Additional or Double Compensation. - No elective or appointive local monetary, and trade policies.
official or employee shall receive additional, double, or indirect compensation, unless
specifically authorized by law, nor accept without the consent of Congress, any present, Institute progressive tax reform and more effective tax collection, indexing taxes to
emoluments, office, or title of any kind from any foreign government. Pensions or gratuities inflation. A tax reform package will be submitted to Congress by September 2016.
shall not be considered as additional, double, or indirect compensation.”
Increase competitiveness and the ease of doing business.
To illustrate, this office received a letter from a duly elected Barangay Kagawad whose concern points out to Accelerate annual infrastructure spending to account for 5% of GDP,
his plan to apply as a legislative staff in the House of Representatives. The certain query was requesting for
enlightenment on the applicability of the rule on double compensation to his case. Accordingly, this office made a with Public-Private Partnerships playing a key role.
clarification that being an elected barangay official, he is not allowed to be appointed to another public office
or position during his tenure. Double compensation is not the primary issue in his case. The real issue is that Promote rural and value chain development toward increasing agricultural
an elective local official, a barangay kagawad included, is not, at the outset, eligible for appointment to any public and rural enterprise productivity and rural tourism.
office or position during his tenure.
Ensure security of land tenure to encourage investments, and address
2016 SGLG FINAL REGIONAL CALIBRATION TAKES PLACE bottlenecks in land management and titling agencies.

After series of field visits, meetings, \
and discussions, the 2016 Seal of
Good Local Governance (SGLG) As- Invest in human capital development, including health and education
sessment reached its close during the systems, and match skills and training.
Final Regional Calibration of results
on June 7 at the City of San Fernando, Promote science, technology, and the creative arts to enhance innovation
Pampanga which was attended by the and creative capacity.
members of the 2016 SGLG Regional
and sub-Regional assessment team. Improve social protection programs, including the government's Conditional
Cash Transfer program.
In SGLG, 6 areas of good governance
are assessed: a) good financial house- Strengthen implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and
keeping, b) disaster preparedness, c) Reproductive Health Law.
social protection, d) business-

from page 7 LGMED Chief Lerrie S. Hernandez gives the overview
of the activity and status of submission to the members
VICTORIA, TARLAC, RECEIVES TOP
AWARD IN 2014 NATIONAL ECA of the 2016 SGLG Regional and Sub-regional
Assessment team.

She also expressed confidence to the new set of upcoming local Continuation…
officials in bringing positive change to their municipality.
friendliness and competitiveness, e) peace
"Kami po, walang pag-aalala dito po sa bayan ng Victoria na makaka- and order, and f) environmental manage-
kita pa kami ng maraming pagbabago, marami pang development ment.
(para sa ikabubuti ng mga mamamayan dito)," RD Dijan said.
Upon National Validation and Confirma-
The said award was based on the audit of the LGUs' compliance to RA tion, LGUs which are found to perform
9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 which well in these areas are recognized.
includes: the presence of a 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan, Awardees are conferred with the Seal of
Solid Waste Management Board, No Segregation, No Collection rule, Good Local Governance and are entitled
the practice of segregation at source, a functional Materials Recovery to incentives such as the Performance
Facility, disposal to sanitary landfill, and the presence of no littering- Challenge Fund (PCF). For provinces, the
related ordinances. PCF amounts to Php7M, for cities, the
amount is Php5M and for municipalities,
For the HUC/Component City Category, Quezon City was recognized the PCF is equivalent to Php3M.

as the 2014 National ECA Awardee. LGOO II Lianne Abegail T. Muñoz

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DILG: OVER 142-MILLION WORTH SEC. SARMIENTO DIRECTS LCES TO CREATE LOCAL
OF BUB PROJECTS BENEFITTING THOUSANDS GOVERNANCE TRANSITION TEAM
OF PEOPLE IN CENTRAL LUZON
Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary
Thousands of people in Central Luzon are now BuB is a program that strengthens Local Government Mel Senen Sarmiento has directed all Provincial Governors
benefiting from 103 completed projects amounting to Units (LGUs) and local communities' participation and City/ Municipal Mayors to create a Local Governance
P142,461,740.48 under the government's Bottom-up in national budget formulation and project implemen- Transition Team before but not later than April 8, 2016.
Budgeting (BuB) program since the program started in tation. "Ang ating mga lokal na komunidad sa
Central Luzon in 2014 until 2015. pamamagitan ng BuB ay mayroon na ngayong Sec. Sarmiento signed DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2016-21 regarding Local Governance Transition in
karapatan na mag-propose kung anong proyekto ang view of the forthcoming national and local elections. The MC ensures an effective turnover to the incoming
DILG R-III Regional Director Florida Dijan said that kailangang pondohan ng nasyonal upang matugunan officials on June 30, 2016.
of the 103 completed BuB projects, a total of 55 or 92% ang pangangailangan ng bawat mamamayan sa local
of the 60 projects were completed for 2014; and 48 or level", RD Dijan said. The team is composed of the Local Chief Executive as Chairperson; and all Department Heads, DILG
40% of the 119 projects were completed for 2015. representative, Non-Governmental Organization or Private Organization representative as members.
As stated by DILG Undersecretary Austere Panadero, Vice Chairperson will be selected from among the members.
These completed projects are improvement/ rehabili- BuB as a reform program has its own birth pains
tation of roads; rehabilitation of dikes and bridges; po- since its conceptualization in 2011 and early stages in The team shall conduct an inventory of all local government units; assemble all local government
table water system; construction of bridges; purchase 2013 and 2014. The completion rate takes time in documents or records; turn-over accountabilities using prescribed forms; organize a turn-over ceremony to
of disaster preparedness equipment such as rubber improving through the years as projects differ in include a briefing on the Governance Assessment Report and Key Challenges to the incoming set
boats and life vest; and improvement of public market, nature ranging from infrastructure to livelihood. of officials on June 30, 2016; and ensure the accomplishment and submission of Elective Local Official
among others. Personnel Data Sheet (ELOPDS) by the incoming officials. The ELOPDS shall be submitted not later
BuB projects for this year are covered in the 2016 than July 8, 2016 to the LGU's Human Resource Management Office, Office of the Sanggunian and
"Sa aming pag-iikot sa pitong probinsya ng Central General Appropriations Act (GAA). On the other hand, DILG field office.
Luzon, personal naming nakita at nakapanayam project proposals of LGUs for BuB 2017 were already
ang mga taong nakinabang sa mga proyektong ito", submitted to DILG Central Office for integration of The team will also assemble all documents or records such as the 2015 Commission on Audit Report,
RD Dijan said. "Nakakataba ng puso ang kanilang local anti-poverty plans into the national budget. Contracts and Loan Agreements, Comprehensive Development Plan, Local Development Investment Plan,
paglalahad ng pasasalamat sa gobyerno sa mga 2016 Annual Investment Plan, inventory of personnel by nature of appointment, Executive Orders, Full
proyektong ito", she added. PO III Miriam Gaviola Disclosure Policy documents and others.

DILG: 83% OF PROGRAMMED PROJECTS IN 2014 Likewise, all DILG Regional Directors and ARMM Regional Governor are directed to cause the widest
dissemination of the said Memorandum and submit Local Governance Transition Reports to the Secretary
COMPLETED BY LGUs of Interior and Local Government not later than July 15, 2016.

A total of 68 or 83% percent of the 82 programmed projects in 2014 being administered by the Department of the from page 6 Apart from these awards, the
Interior and Local Government Region III have been completed by implementing Local Government Units (LGUs) LGUs which were ranked in
all over Central Luzon. TOP LGUS IMPLEMENTING THE STREAMLINING the top 10 of the National
PROGRAM IN THE ISSUANCE OF MAYOR’S PERMIT BAG Competitiveness Council's
According to DILG R-III Director Florida Dijan, of the 68 completed projects, 55 are for Bottom-up Budgeting AWARDS 2015 Cities and Munici-
(BuB); 10 are for Performance Challenge Fund (PCF); and 3 are for Sagana at Ligtas na Tubig Para sa Lahat palities Competitiveness
(Salintubig). In the awarding proper, the awards were classified into four components Index (CMCI) were also
namely: Component 1: Most Outstanding LGU Implementing the Streamlin- recognized.
These completed projects are school buildings; improvement/ rehabilitation of roads; rehabilitation of dikes and ing Program in the Issuance of Mayor's Permit; Component 2: Most The other guests who graced
bridges; potable water system; construction of bridges; purchase of disaster preparedness equipment such Outstanding LGU for I.T Innovations; Component 3: Best LGU in Customer the ceremony were: DTI
as rubber boats and life vest; and improvement of public market, among others. Relations; and Component 4: Most Successful LGU in the Institutionalization Undersecretary Ceferino S.
of BPLS Reforms. Rodolfo, DILG Regional
RD Dijan said that the office is continuously monitoring the progress of the remaining projects which are in The winners of the major awards are the following: Director Florida M. Dijan, DTI
various stages of preparation and implementation. ⋆Most Outstanding LGU Implementing the Streamlining Program Regional Director Judith P.
in the Issuance of Mayor's Permit - Talavera, Nueva Ecija Angeles, NEDA Asst.
In order to ensure that projects will be well-implemented and completed on set target dates, the Department ⋆Most Outstanding LGU for I.T Innovations - Sta. Maria, Bulacan Regional Director Greg L.
hired engineers to assist LGU engineers and oversee the projects at the local level. "Ito ay upang masiguro na ⋆Best LGU in Customer Relations - San Luis, Aurora Pineda and Mr. Renato G.
ang mga proyektong sinimulan ay maayos na maipatupad at ma-kumpleto”, the RD said. Updates on project ⋆Most Successful LGU in the Institutionalization of BPLS Reforms - Romero of Regional
implementation are being reported weekly, quarterly and annually. City of San Fernando Development Council III -
Plaques of Recognition and cash prize of Php 20,000 were given to the Special Committee on
The governors and mayors are in-charge of the implementation of the projects as well as the liquidation of funds Regional winners. Competitiveness.
since the funds have already been transferred to LGUs. In addition, the top three LGUs who ranked the highest in their province
were also given Plaques of Recognition. 13
Commission on Audit (COA) Circular No. 94-013 states that the Implementing Agency, in this case, the LGU is
responsible for the submission of the Report of Checks Issue (RCI) and the Report of Disbursement (ROD). INSIGHTS
These fund transfers were all supported by a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between DILG and the
implementing LGUs concerned.

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DILG R3 UNDERGOES LGRRC ASSESSMENT DILG R3 HOSTS OPERATION L!STO LAUNCH

From Left: Mr. Carmelo John E. Vidal, Learning Research Institute (LRI) representative partner from the University of Luzon , Disaster preparedness from the PNoy turns over the e-balde to the President/Vice President of the
Mr. Kristoffer Hufancia from the Local Government Academy (LGA), OIC-ARD Araceli A. San Jose, RD Florida M. Dijan, OIC-CDD Chief community down to the households Provincial Liga ng mga Barangay in Region 3.
was the key message of the National
Jeffrey S. Manalastas, LGOO V Glenn P. Cosio, A.O. IV Crystal Joy S. Carlos, I.T.O. I Melerie G. Pineda, LGOO V Jayson S. Jumaquio Launch of the L!stong Pamayanan "Sa L!stong Pamilyang Pilipino naman, katuwang natin ang DSWD
at L!stong Pamilyang Pilipino of sa pamamahagi ng mga gabay at mapa na nagsasaad ng mga dapat
The DILG Region III, under the leadership of Regional Director Florida M. Dijan, had undergone the Operation L!sto program, an gawin sa panahon ng unos," President Aquino added.
an assessment of its Local Governance Regional Resource Center (LGRRC) on June 27-28, 2016 at the initiative of the Department of the
DILG Regional Office III, LGRRC, Diosdado Macapagal Government Center, Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Interior and Local Government (In L!stong Pamilyang Pilipino, we are partnering with DSWD in the
Pampanga. (DILG), held on April 25 at Clark distribution of guides and maps which give information on what to
Freeport, Pampanga. do during times of disasters.)
The LGRRC contributes in building learning communities that pursue local governance excellence through
knowledge sharing and innovation. President Benigno S. Aquino III Through these programs, the government aims to empower
graced the event and stressed the citizenry in facing disasters through the involvement of all
The assessors of the said activity composed of Mr. Carmelo John E. Vidal, Learning Research Institute the importance of the participation stakeholders including the different National Government Agencies,
(LRI) representative partner from the University of Luzon and Mr. Kristoffer Hufancia from the Local Gov- of the community and families Local Government Units, communities and families.
ernment Academy (LGA), explained that the evaluation shall look into the consistency of the manifesta- in order to ensure the safety of
tions of knowledge-centric organization (KCO) behaviour, culture and characteristics observable in the the people which is at the heart of "Hindi natin kontrolado ang panahon pero hindi naman po ibig
knowledge management (KM) elements. Operation L!sto. sabihin nito, wala na tayong gagawin para mailayo ang ating
mga kababayan mula sa mga panganib na dulot ng mga sakuna.
RD Florida Dijan, in her message, said that the result of the assessment will be very constructive to further "Sa L!stong Pamayanan, nagsasa- Nagsisimula ang kaligtasan sa tamang kaalaman at kahandaan at
improve the existing LGRRC operations both at the region and field level. gawa tayo ng mga dayalogo kasama ito nga ang ginagawa natin sa ilalim ng ating programa," President
ang iba't ibang stakeholders at Aquino said.
During the assessment, the team of assessors validated the present Knowledge Management (KM) community simulation drills para sa
strategies being employed in the LGRRC as well as systems and procedures in place which are tsunami at storm surge. Nandiyan pls. turn to page 6
contributory factors to its institutional development. A Focal Group Discussion and a Questionnaire cum rin ang Community-based Disaster
Interview Guide through People, Process, Technology Strategy (PPTS) were also conducted to meet the Risk Reduction and Management na
following objectives: nakatutok sa mga barangay para
alam nila kung paano at ano ang
a. to identify the changes LGRRC has effected to the behaviour and performance of the DILG gagawin tuwing may kalamidad,"
regional operations; President Aquino said.

b. to define the competencies of the LGRRC Team and LGRRC facilities i.e. physical structure and (In L!stong Pamayanan, we are
system to continually support the DILG Regional Office KM operations; and conducting dialogues with various
stakeholders and community simula-
c. to document good practices and lessons learned to develop a compilation of shareable tion drills for tsunami and storm
experiences. surge. There is also the Community-
Based Disaster Risk Reduction and
As a result, DILG Region 3’s LGRRC was given an adjectival rating of Outstanding based on the Management (CBDRRM) which
thorough evaluation, observations and findings of the assessors. focuses on the barangays so they
would know what to do during
A.O. IV Crystal Joy S. Carlos calamities.)

DILG REGION 3 CONDUCTS 2016 LTIA
AWARDING CEREMONY

The Department of the Interior and Local Government Region 3 conducted the awarding ceremony of 2016
LTIA Regional Winners for the Barangays of Balucuc, Apalit, Pampanga (1st to 3rd Class Municipality) and
Cupang Proper, Balanga City, Bataan (Component City Category) on June 27, 2016 during the flag ceremony
of their LGU.

A check amounting to P50,000.00 and a plaque was awarded by DILG Regional Director Florida M. Dijan
together with PD Myra Moral- Soriano to Punong Barangay Norman Guila, along with Lupong Tagapamaya
members. Likewise, ARD Araceli A. San Jose together with Asst. Division Chief Rolando D. Ocampo facilitated
the conduct of the said awarding ceremony in the Municipality of Apalit, Pampanga.

pls. turn to page 11

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TOP LGUS IMPLEMENTING THE STREAMLINING PROGRAM IN from page 5
THE ISSUANCE OF MAYOR’S PERMIT BAG AWARDS
2016 LTIA AWARDING CEREMONY

BIG WINNER. Municipality of Talavera hailed as the Most Outstanding LGU Implementing the Streamlining Program in the

Issuance of Mayor’s Permit for the second consecutive year. from page 5

In an effort to strengthen the promotion of a OPERATION L!STO LAUNCH In her message, RD Dijan commended the exemplary performance of the Lupong Tagapamayapa of
Balanga City for their efficient and effective delivery of services on amicable settlement. She also
business-friendly and competitive LGU, several A ceremonial turn-over of emergency “balde” or mentioned that during the stint of the outgoing Mayor Jose Enrique S. Garcia III, he showed his dedication
local government units in the region were awarded e-balde was also part of the launch which in good governance, with that she is hoping that the incoming Mayor Francis Garcia to surpass his
during the 10th Recognition of Outstanding Central symbolizes the preparedness of each family accomplishments.
Luzon LGUs Implementing the Streamlining should there be any disaster.
Program in the Issuance of Mayor's Permit last VICTORIA, TARLAC, RECEIVES TOP AWARD IN 2014
April 15 at Holiday Inn, Clark, Pampanga. The e-balde contains food and water supply NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT

The said event is the flagship project of the Central good for three (3) days, medicine, clothing,
Luzon Growth Corridor Foundation, Inc. (CLGCFI), radio and flashlight.
in partnership with the Department of the Interior The Provincial and HUC Liga ng mga Barangay
& Local Government (DILG-3) and the Department in Region 3 were the recipients of the e-balde.

of Trade and Industry (DTI-3). Around 900 beneficiaries of the Pantawid

In his opening remarks, Hon. Victor A. Yap, current Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from the
president of CLGCFI and Governor of Tarlac, municipality of Magalang and cities of Mabalacat
said that their goal for Central Luzon is to have a and Angeles, were also present in the event.
stronger position in terms of economic growth, and
eventually, to overtake Region 4A as the second In his message, DILG Sec. Mel Senen Sarmiento
in rank in terms of business and investments mentioned that the 4Ps beneficiaries will be
prioritized in the Operation L!sto program as
they are the most vulnerable to risks brought
in the country. by disasters.

Meanwhile, DTI Sec. Adrian S. Cristobal Jr. lauded This will be done by incorporating Disaster
Central Luzon's efforts in fostering a competitive Preparedness in the Family Development
and business-friendly environment for businesses Session of the 4Ps members.
and investors. He also said that the region enjoys
the most balanced economy in the country due The Operation L!sto program was initially
to its strategic geographical position which launched in 2014 with L!stong Pamahalaang
is conducive for doing business that is why Lokal which institutionalized local protocols The municipality of Victoria, Tarlac was recognized Guiam III, along with the other local officials of
achieving its goal of raising its ranking in terms of as the top performing LGU in the Municipal Category Victoria.
investments is not impossible. for disaster preparedness, response and for the concluded 2014 National Environmental In her message, RD Dijan commended the efforts of
pls. turn to page 13 monitoring. For its third component, DILG Compliance Audit (ECA) on June 20 during the the LGU of Victoria in efficiently and effectively
will be partnering with DSWD for the L!stong municipality's Flag Raising Ceremony. delivering projects and programs which are vital to
the everyday life of the townspeople.
Pamilyang Pilipino. A cheque amounting to Php 1,000,000.00 was
awarded by DILG Region 3 Regional Director Florida pls. turn to page 10
INSIGHTS LGOO II Lianne Abegail T. Muñoz M. Dijan and Monitoring and Evaluation Division
Chief Lerrie S. Hernandez to Mayor Candido R. 11
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IDILG R3 JOINS #PAGYANIG2016 n order to increase awareness DILG TO LGUS: PREPARE FOR LA NIÑA
and preparation for "The Big One",
a magnitude 7.2 earthquake that is As the rainy season is about to start, Secretary Mel Senen S. Sarmiento
of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is
expected to hit and paralyze Metro calling on all local government units (LGUs) to carry out the disaster
Manila anytime, representatives from the preparedness measures under Operation Listo.

Department of the Interior and Local Govern- According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical
ment (DILG R3) joined the various Services Administration (PAGASA), the current El Nino is already in its
decaying stage and there is a possible rise of La Nina during the second
government agencies and Civil Society half of 2016.
Organizations (CSOs) in the Nationwide
PAGASA particularly warned the provinces of Isabela, Quezon, Samar,
Simultaneous Earthquake Drill at the Air Leyte, Surigao, Agusan and Bicol of the developing La Nina.
Force City, Clark Airbase, Pampanga on April
21 led by the National Disaster Risk Reduction In a directive, Sarmiento urged all provincial governors, city and municipal mayors, and DILG regional
directors to take precautionary measures in their respective areas of responsibility.
& Management Council (NDRRMC). “LGUs are encouraged to convene their respective Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils
to prepare a La Nina Action Plan; closely coordinate with PAGASA for timely weather updates and
According to NDRRMC Chairperson and Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, the exercise aims to develop a with the DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau for adequate information on the threat of flooding and
culture of disaster resiliency among the people which is critical in the face of a disaster. rainfall-induced landslides within the respective LGU,” said Sarmiento.

"Our security and safety lie in our very own hands as we join together in building a safer, adaptive and He also directed LGUs to regularly submit a status report to the DILG, through its Field and Regional
resilient community", Sec. Gazmin said. Offices, on all La Nina related incidents, including planning, preparations and general assessments.

He also explained that the reason why Clark Airbase was chosen as the venue of the drill was because it will
be the Alternate Command and Control Center should an earthquake hit the National Capital Region.

The drill started at exactly 9:00 in the morning
right after the pressing of the ceremonial button
of key officials from various government
agencies.

By: Atty. Pilipinas Baclayen
Regional Legal Officer

DOUBLE COMPENSATION/DOUBLE EMPLOYMENT OPERATION LISTO

If a government official is simultaneously employed in two different offices, would it be considerable? Sarmiento also reminds LGUs to implement the early preparedness actions listed in the Operation Listo
Is there any prevailing law which contradicts such practice? Yes. Rules in this regard appear on the Manuals for hydro-meteorological hazards namely the (1) Checklist of Critical Preparations for Mayors, (2)
Philippine Constitution and discussed by the Local Government Code of the 1991. Prohibitions are found Checklist of Early Preparations for Mayors, and (3) Checklist for Municipal Local Government Operations
while very little exemptions are stated. Officers, Chiefs of Police, and Fire Marshalls.

For under Article IX (B), Section 7, the Philippine Constitution it is stated that: These manuals lay down disaster preparedness minimum standards before, during, and after a disaster.
“Section 7. No elective official shall be eligible for appointment or designation in any capacity
There are four General Actions to be undertaken proactively by local chief executives to be able
to any public office or position during his tenure. to carry out the functions during the critical period when an advisory or alert is issued by
PAGASA: (1) create the local Disaster Risk Reduction Management structures and systems to be mobilized;
Unless otherwise allowed by law or by the primary functions of his position, no (2) institutionalize policies and plans; (3) build the competency of the created structures through various
appointive official shall hold any other office or employment in the Government or any trainings; and (4) complement the competency by purchasing and preparing the needed hardware
subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof, including government-owned or and supplies to equip the actions.
controlled corporations or their subsidiaries.”
“As the Manuals say, these are done during ‘peace time’ or when there is no immediate threat of a disaster.
While found under under the Local Government Code of 1991 particularly paragraph 2 of Tamang paghahanda, tamang aksyon. This is what Operation Listo reminds everyone that we must be
Sections 94: preemptive instead of reactive,” said Sarmiento.

“Section 94(2). Unless otherwise allowed by law or by the primary functions of Operation Listo is an advocacy program of the DILG which aims to strengthen disaster preparedness
his position, no elective or appointive local official shall hold any other office or of LGUs using the whole-of-government approach. Its first component called Listong Pamahalaang Lokal
employment in the government or any subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof, was launched in 2014 which institutionalized local protocols for disaster preparedness, response
including government-owned or controlled corporations or their subsidiaries.” and monitoring.

pls. turn to page 14 “The goal is always zero casualty. The effectiveness of implementing Operation Listo is evident when we
had no casualty in places affected by Bagyong Chedeng in Regions 2 and 3 including Pampanga last year,”
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VARIOUS REGIONAL TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES

The DILG as an advocate of innovative strategies DILG Aurora at El Oceano Casiguran Resort at
in spawning LGU Champions gives prime Casiguran, Aurora
importance to the welfare and development of its DILG Bataan’s Roll-out of the Magna Carta
officers and employees. of Women cum Family Day held on May 19, 2016
at Subic Bay, Peninsular Hotel
Varied are the operational strategies integrated
in the effective delivery of our services to ensure LGCDD having fun at the Subic
customer satisfaction. On top of these, the
Management emphasizes that to achieve effective Peninsular Hotel on
discharge of its mandated tasks, a strong May 12-13, 2016
collaborative effort of its personnel through
teamwork is essential.

Oftentimes, the best technique to get the team
members to intermingle with each other and to
know each other better is to just let everyone
interact freely on offsite visitations, free from the
confines of the office.

It is in this perspective that various team
buildings were organized and conducted by
this Office to foster a stewardship of active
cooperation and participation of employees.

A.O. IV Crystal Joy S. Carlos

DILG Bulacan’s Seminar on Governance Advocates in DILG Nueva Ecija at Alaminos, Pangasinan on
Development Enhancement Training Akkaw Hotel, May 19-20, 2016
Sabang, Baler, Aurora on May 19-20, 2016

FAD’s fab time at Montemar and Las LGMED’s island escapades at Alaminos and DILG Pampanga personnel DILG Tarlac’s Mid-Year Program Review and Team
Casas in Bataan on June 02-03, 2016 Bolinao, Pangasinan on June 9-10, 2016 experienced an unparaleled excitement Building on June 9-10 in Dasol, Pangasinan

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magnificent resort of Anvaya Cove,
Morong, Bataan as part of the mid-year
evaluation cum team building acitivity.

DILG Zambales’ Mid-Year Program
Review and Evaluation at Forest View
Leisure Residences, Subic Bay Freeport

Zone on May 30-31, 2016

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