Insights - 1st Quarter 2017

NEW DILG SHARED VISION

The Official Publication of the Department of the Interior and Local Government Region III

Volume 20 No. 1 JaAnpurailr–yJ—unMea2r0c1h62017

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

ARACELI A. SAN JOSE, CESO V
OIC-Asst. Regional Director

ANITA W. ADRIANO LERRIE S. HERNANDEZ JEFFREY S. MANALATAS The Department of the Interior and Local Government Region 3 witnessed the symbolic
FAD Chief LGMED Chief LGCDD OIC-Chief turn-over of leadership from Regional Director Florida M. Dijan, DPA, CESO III, to Regional Director
Julie J. Daquioag, Ph.D., CESO IV on February 2, 2017 at the Conference Room, DILG Regional Office III,
REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE DMGC, Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.
CRYSTAL JOY S. CARLOS
In the ceremony, RD Daquioag accepted the symbolic turn-over of the key, flag and documents
Regional Information Officer from the outgoing regional director.
Members:
RD Dijan served this Region for six (6) years before her reassignment to DILG MIMAROPA while
ITO MELERIE G. PINEDA RD Daquioag spent almost three decades of her career in DILG Region I as she climbed the ladder and
AO III MARIA AVEE CEILEEN M. QUIOC became its Regional Director in 2015 prior to her new assignment in Region 3.

LGOO II FATIMA S. LALU
LGOO II HENRIELLE JUSTEENE A. TULIAO

MIS Staff JAIRO ELYSSE D. SINGIAN

Other Contributors:
DILG R3 Provincial/City Offices

REGION III

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

DILG REGION 3 WELCOMES RD JULIE DILG CENTRAL LUZON REGIONAL MANAGEMENT TEAM

DILG Central Luzon warmly welcomes Regional Director Julie J. Daquioag as JULIE J. DAQUIOAG, Ph.D., CESO IV
its new head. Regional Director

Officers and personnel during the Provincial Team Conferences (PTC) of ARACELI A. SAN JOSE, CESO V
Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales were elated OIC-Assistant Regional Director
to meet and greet the new RD.

OIC- Assistant Regional Director Araceli San Jose accompanied and introduced
RD Daquioag and asked for everyone’s support to the Region 3’s new leadership.

RD Daquioag impressed upon the DILG personnel the value of teamwork
to achieve the team’s goal amidst the unrelenting bulk of work the Department
faces every day.

From DILG Region 1, which has been rated as one of the Best Performing
Regional Offices of the Department for three consecutive years during the rating and
ranking of delivery units for the grant of the Performance-Based Bonus 2013—2015,
RD Daquioag aims to ensure the optimum performance of each and every officer and
employee of DILG Region 3 to be the hallmark of the organization.

ATTY. OFELIO A. TACTAC, JR., CESO V MYRA B. MORAL-SORIANO, CESO V DARWIN D. DAVID RENATO G. BERNARDINO
Provincial Director, Bataan
Provincial Director, Aurora OIC-Provincial Director, Bulacan Provincial Director, Nueva Ecija

MYRVI A. FABIA, CESO V BELINA T. HERMAN, CESE ARMI V. BACTAD, CESO V
Provincial Director, Pampanga Provincial Director, Tarlac Provincial Director, Zambales

DILG AURORA DILG BATAAN MARTIN PORRES B. MORAL,CESE AMADA T. DUMAGAT
DILG PAMPANGA OIC-City Director, Angeles City OIC-City Director, Olongapo City
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ANITA W. ADRIANO JEFFREY S. MANALASTAS LERRIE S. HERNANDEZ
FAD Chief OIC-CDD Chief MED Chief

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DILG R3 CONDUCTS P.A.T. FOR LGOO II ASPIRANTS SYSTEMS, OPERATIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
REVIEW FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
The DILG Regional Office III through the Regional Assessment Team chaired by ARD Araceli A.
San Jose, CESO V conducted on January 6, 2017 the Pre-Admission Test (P.A.T.) Component II: The Seminar-Workshop on the Systems, Operations and
Technical Oral Examination intended for the applicants for the Local Government Operations Officer Accomplishments Review (S.O.A.R.) for the finance, administrative, newly-hired
(LGOO) II position at the DILG Regional Office III, DMGC, Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. and job order employees was held on January 26-27, 2017 at the Subic Travelers
Hotel, Subic, Olongapo City.
Comprising the said component are: a) Individual Oral Exam; and b) Group Dynamics.
The selection process aims to gauge the maximum potential of the fourteen (14) LGOOs II aspirants in This is an annual activity of DILG Region 3 to assess employees’
order for the Management to recruit only the best and deserving applicants. performance and provide assistance and capacity development in line
with the Regional Management’s objective to maintain a high level of
competence among DILG personnel

The following topics were discussed during the two-day activity:
Civil Service Law and Rules, Office Policies, Strategic Performance Management
System (SPMS) pertinent issuances regarding personnel and financial matters.

CL-RPRAT 1ST QUARTER MEETING

CL-RPRAT Chairperson, RD Julie J. Daquioag, Ph.D., CESO IV, giving her message to the CL-RPRAT members DILG BULACAN DILG NUEVA ECIJA

The Department of the Interior and Local Government Region III convened the Central Luzon –
Regional Poverty Reduction Action Team (CL-RPRAT) 1st Quarter meeting on March 30, 2017 at
Bliss Hotel, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.

The activity aims to evaluate the over-all performance of CL-RPRAT in the implementation and
completion of the BuB Projects for F.Y. 2014, 2015, and 2016 and to formulate feasible resolutions to
issues and concerns raised during project monitoring. As of March 15, 2017 Central Luzon has

delivery rates of 97%, 78% and 40% for fiscal years 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively.

Furthermore, the Provincial Stakeholders Forum and the Policy Guidelines and Procedures in
the implementation of Assistance to Disadvantaged Municipalities (ADM) Program for F.Y. 2017 were
also discussed in the said event.

DILG TARLAC DILG ZAMBALES

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QUALITY IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY:
DILG REGION 3 UNDERGOES QMS CAPACITY BUILDING

Subic Bay Freeport Zone- The Department of
the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 3
undergoes 5-Day Initial Phase Capacity Building for the
Regional establishment of ISO 9001:2015 Quality
Management System (QMS) on February 20—24, 2017.

The activity is headed by the DILG Central
Office Team composed of the DILG Central Office
QMS Secretariat and Internal Quality Audit Team.

As one among the pilot regions for the QMS,
DILG R3’s officers and concerned personnel partici-
pated in the said activity with the support and
guidance of Regional Director Julie J. Daquioag and
OIC- Assistant Regional Director Araceli A. San Jose.

Among the objectives of the activity is to enable
participants to understand the principles, concepts,
requirements and documentation requirements of
ISO 9001:2015. It also aims to provide understanding
on the requirements for setting quality objectives and
monitoring, measuring and evaluating performance.

REINVENTING THE KNOWLEDGE-CENTRIC ORGANIZATION:
DILG REGION 3 CONDUCTS LGRRC ORIENTATION

To further promote its Local Governance Regional Resource
Center (LGRRC), DILG Region 3 conducted a one-day LGRRC
Orientation on March 7, 2017 at Maharajah Hotel, Angeles City.

The said activity was participated in by DILG R3 personnel,
partner national government agencies (NGAs), local resource
contributors and civil society/ private organizations.

The LGRRC is the DILG’s response to the growing demand
for knowledge management in the area of local governance. As a
local governance learning center, the LGRRC serves as a venue for
knowledge exchange for, database of, exemplary practices, innova-
tion, models, tools and knowledge products on local governance.

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Gender and Development (GAD) is CREATION OF LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OF-
a development approach that seeks to FICE
equalize the status and condition of and
relations between women and men by Pursuant to the Republic Act 10742, otherwise known as the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Reform Act of 2015 and
influencing the processes and outputs its Implementing Rules and Regulations, every province, city and municipality shall create their respective Youth
of policymaking, planning, budgeting, imple- Development Office which shall be headed by a youth development officer with the rank of at least division chief.
mentation, and monitoring and evaluation so On February 24, 2017, DILG Secretary Ismael D. Sueno directed all Regional Directors thru Memorandum
that they would deliberately address the Circular No. 2017-36 to submit lists of Local Government Units (LGUs) that created or with existing Local Youth
gender issues and concerns affecting the Development Office (LYDO) with the name of the Youth Development Officer (YDO).
full development of women. As of March 31, 2017, 35 out of 137 or 25.55% of LGUs have created their respective Local Youth Development
Office (LYDO) and 104 LGUs or 75.91% have their Youth Development Officer, ninety-two (92) of whom are
GENDER MAINSTREAMING •Means raising people's GAD awareness designated and 12 are appointed.
and building GAD-related capabilities; One of the main functions of a YDO is to conduct the mandatory and continuing training of SK officials and
putting in place policies, structures, systems, Local Youth Development Council (LYDC) members, in accordance with the programs jointly designed
and mechanisms that would facilitate and implemented by the National Youth Commission (NYC) and the DILG. They are also expected to serve as
and institutionalize the pursuit of gender secretariat to the LYDC and provide technical assistance to the LYDC of the concerned LGU in the formulation of
equality and women’s empowerment. Local Youth Development Plan (LYDP) and facilitation of the LYDC representatives’ election.

•A strategy for making agencies The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), officially known as Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda
work for women’s empowerment and for Sustainable Development is a set of 17 "Global Goals" with 169 targets covering a broad range of
gender equality. sustainable development issues.

Republic Act 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women (MCW)

is a comprehensive women’s human rights law that seeks to eliminate

discrimination against women by recognizing, protecting, fulfilling
and promoting the fundamental rights of Filipino women, especially those in
the marginalized sectors.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG),

Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), Department of Budget and Management
(DBM) and National Economic and Development Agency (NEDA) as the oversight

agencies issued a Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2013-01 to
Institutionalize the implementation of the MCW; as amended by JMC 2016-01.

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the strong belief that women groups at the local levels should be organized
into one cohe sive unit to be strong.

 DILG led to the issuance of DILG Memorandum Circular
No. 2002-167 dated October 10, 2002 and later amended by
MC No. 2006-125 dated September 21, 2006.

 It provided the guidelines on procedures and structures for the creation of the

Local Councils of Women (LCW).

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MASA MASID VOLUNTEERS COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, KEY TO WINNING WAR
ON ILLEGAL DRUGS SAYS SILG SUENO ON
ARE NOW REGISTERED
BARANGAY ASSEMBLY DAY
In support to the President’s advocacy in suppressing illegal drugs, corruption and criminality,
DILG Region III continuously promotes and encourages the local government units to support the Barangay Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga as the Showcase Barangay for Central Luzon
MASA MASID (Mamayang Ayaw sa Anomalya, Mamamayang Ayaw sa Iligal na Droga) Program,
wherein the people are tapped to be the watchdogs of their communities against criminality, Barangays in Central Luzon conducted their DILG Secretary Ismael Sueno’s message was also
corruption, and illegal drugs. respective assemblies, with Brgy. Maimpis, City read in the event. For the showcase barangay, DILG
of San Fernando as this semester’s Regional Regional Director Julie J. Daquioag read the message
In this barangay-based program, a MASA MASID team is formed which is composed of representa- Showcase barangay, during the Synchronized which centered on community mobilization and
tives from faith-based organizations, civil society organizations (CSOs), and non-government Barangay Assembly Dayon March 25, 2017. volunteerism as important tools to address problems
organizations (NGOs), Barangay Peace and Order Committee (BPOC) and Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse in peace and order.
Committee (BADAC). In this event, the Punong Barangays (PBs) deliver their
State of the Barangay Address (SOBA) which include “Ang kampanya laban sa droga ay magtatagumpay sa
The team's main task is to lead activities geared towards the eradication of illegal drugs, criminality their financial reports, updates on programs and tulong ninyo. Hikayatin natin ang ating mga kabaran-
and corruption. projects, and other relevant issues of the barangay. gay na makialam, magmasid, makiisa. Kayo ang magi-
ging mata at tenga ng gobyernong ito. Malaki ang
Since the program's launch in 2016, DILG R3 has spearheaded various program for its implementa- For this semester’s assembly, the theme is “Sulong magiging bahagi ninyo sa pagsusulong ng tahimik at
tion. These include the regional and provincial roll-outs as well as orientations of MASA MASID Teams Barangay Kontra Droga, Krimen at Katiwalian: payapang Pilipinas para [sa] tuloy-tuloy nating pag-
and distribution of IEC Materials. Makialam! Makilahok! Makiisa!” where issues and unlad!”, Sec. Sueno said in his message.
programs on peace and order and public safety are the
As of the 1st Quarter of 2017, a total of 2,679 MMTs were organized at the barangay main topics. Pursuant to Sec. 397 (b) of Republic Act 7160,
with 8,431 registered volunteers. By the end of the 2017, DILG R3 aims 100% of the organized MA- otherwise known as the Local Government Code of
Federalism is also discussed as advocated by the 1991, "the barangay assembly shall meet at least twice
SA MASID TEAMS and increase number of volunteers. administration of President Duterte. a year to hear and discuss the semestral report of the
Sangguniang Barangay concerning its activities and
Under DILG Memorandum Circular 2016-116, the program has four main thrusts: information Barangay compliance to several national laws and finances as well as problems affecting the barangay."
and education campaign in communities for government programs against corruption, illegal drugs issuances were also presented such as the Revitaliza-
and criminality; creation of a reporting mechanism on illegal drugs-related activities; formulation tion of the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Committee, Further, Proclamation No. 260, dated September 30,
of community-based rehabilitation programs; and revive the spirit of volunteerism by creating a MASA MASID Program, Kasambahay Law, and laws 2011, declares the last Saturday of March
volunteer-friendly atmosphere for organizations that wishes to be partners for change. related to the protection of women and children. and the second Sunday of October as Barangay
Assembly Days.

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1ST QUARTER 2017 NATIONWIDE SIMULTANEOUS The MASA MASID Program encourages multi-sectoral partnership to intensify
EARTHQUAKE DRILL (NSED) the spirit of volunteerism at the community level .

The Department of the Interior and Local Government Region 3 (DILG R3) participated on the conduct Taking off from UBAS (Ugnayan ng Barangay at mga Simbahan),
of the 1st Quarter 2017 Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on March 31, 2017 at 2:00 PM
to ensure preparedness in responding to a strong earthquake and to assess the evacuation and response which brought together barangay officials and religious groups for programs on good
plan of the department. governance and community development, MASA MASID stresses the importance of
multi-sectoral linkages in communities in combatting the spread of illegal
The drill started with a one-minute alarm that indicates earthquake or shaking which signalled the drugs, as well as corruption and criminality.
personnel to perform the “duck, cover and hold” method.
Under DILG Memorandum Circular 2016-116, the program has four main
After a minute of “shaking”, everyone went thrusts: information and education campaign in communities for
out and proceeded to the Evacuation Assembly government programs against corruption, illegal drugs and criminality;
Area in front of the building in an orderly manner creation of a reporting mechanism on illegal drugs-related activities;
using the most accessible exits as directed in the f ormulation of community-based rehabilitation programs; and
evacuation plan that was posted per room. The assigned team leader per division/section performed a headcount to revive the spirit of volunteerism by creating a volunteer-
assure that all employees are present on the assembly area. friendly atmosphere for organizations that wishes to be

Spearheaded by the Office of the Civil Defense, the NSED was conducted simultaneously nationwide to #PartnersForChange
educate the public on how to respond during an earthquake. It is also a preparedness measure, especially
for the possible occurrence of a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in the National Capital Region (NCR) which will DILG Secretary Ismael Sueno stated that the program is expected to bring together members of the community
also affect the Region. against illegal drugs; encourage communities to take a proactive stance in the government’s fight against corruption,
and criminality .

" We believe that peace and order is a shared responsibility of all Filipinos.
Through the MASA MASID program, citizens and other concerned
sectors can help the government in its campaign to rid the country of
crime and illegal drugs." -Secretary Mike Sueno

 Visit your local DILG office, local church/mosque or city/municipal volunteer desk
 Fill-out a registration form
 Attend the orientation
 Participate in the activities

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 People who are not presently involved in illegal

drugs and other criminal activities

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DILG REGION III SPEARHEADS ROLL-OUT ON

In preparation for the Synchronized Barangay Assembly Day (SBAD) for the first semester of “Our last card for peace in Mindanao” - Usec Padilla
Calendar Year (C.Y.) 2017 where the City and Municipal Local Government Operations Officers
(C/MLGOOs) are tasked to speak about Federalism in their respective barangays, DILG Region 3 Atty. Emily O. Padilla, Undersecretary for Legislative Liaison and Special Concerns and the National Focal
under the leadership of Regional Director Julie J. Daquioag, organized the “Federalism Orientation Person on Federalism, gave her keynote speech as regards the DILG’s duty to lead the widest information
for DILG R3 employees” on March 21, 2017 at the Quest Hotel and Conference Center, Clark campaign on federalism. “The move to shift from a unitary to a federal form of government is the govern-
Freeport Zone, Pampanga. ment’s last card to attain peace in Mindanao in lieu of the discontinued Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) and
peace talks.
The endeavor was made to equip all DILG personnel about the rudiments and the salient features of
federalism to enable the DILG officers to discuss and share the objectives of the present administration in On the other hand, Dr. Enrico Sampang, Program Manager, DILG Task Team on Federalism provided
pushing for a Federal-Parliamentary form of government effectively and in an eloquent manner so that for an overview of President Duterte’s Agenda on Federalism. He emphasized that the key for federalism’s
the people down to the barangay level or the grassroots will have a deeper understanding and take a success is proper information dissemination by the DILG to help the proposed system fit the
good grasp of what federalism is all about. idiosyncrasies of the Filipino people.

Professor Ding Generoso of Bagong Sistema, Bagong Pag-asa provided a lecture on Philippine Federalism
(PHederalism) wherein he discussed the need to change the current government system which
is Presidential-Unitary form of government into Federal Parliament form of government. He gave a brief
preview of the major problems that our country is currently facing such as political dynasty and centraliza-
tion of power in favor of the national government, among others. Prof. Generoso and the rest of the federal
form of Government advocates believe that Federal form of government is the Philippine’s “last chance” or
“last card” to attain peace and to enable the Philippines to start in a clean slate and start anew.

The event also featured the latest updates from Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division
(LGMED) Chief Lerrie S. Hernandez, Local Government Capability Development Division (LG-CDD) OIC-Chief
Jeffrey S. Manalastas, and Finance and Administrative Division (FAD) Chief Anita W.. Adriano.

Atty. Pilipinas D. Baclayen Regional Focal Person on Federalism, in her closing remarks said that she is
confident that the DILG Officers will be able to impart the salient features of Federalism to their respective
barangays come the Barangay Assembly day.

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