INSIGHTS Q1-2015

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DILG Regional Office Personnel visit
Munting Tahanan ng Nazareth

Volume 16 No. 1 January-March 2015

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In line with the objectives of the they rendered special (from left to right) The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council The Launching
Human Resource Development Plan dance and song numbers. DILG ARD Abraham A. Pascua, RD Florida M. Dijan, PNP RD Ronald V. Santos,
of DILG-R3, the Regional Manage- Nestor B. Nimes of DOST-PAGASA, Engr. Noel B. Lacadin of DENR-MGB, Department of the Interior and Local
ment conducted on March 27, 2015, Likewise, basic ne- Augusto B. Ocampo of PRC Pampanga, Presentacion T. Pinaroc of DSWD, Jermie Government Region III Director Florida M.
a Recollection participated by the cessities such as rice, C. Lugtu of DOST, OCD RD Josefina T. Timoteo, BFP RD Aloveel B. Ferrer and Dijan spearheaded the launch of “Operation
Regional Office Personnel at the milk, biscuits, canned DPWH RD Antonio V. Molano Jr. receive copy of Disaster Preparedness Manuals LISTO” and turnover of Disaster Preparedness
Tuazon Farm, Barangay Saguin, Manuals to the Regional Disaster Risk
City of San Fernando, Pampanga goods, and toiletries were donated to the 40 Reduction Management Council and Provincial
cum Outreach Project. residents of the Care Facility. The amount LISTO Team on February 25, 2015 at King’s
spent for these commodities were from the vol- Royale Promenade Hall, O-G Road, Pampanga.
Rev. Fr. Deogracias Kerr S. untary donations of the regional office officers The Provincial LISTO Team is composed of
Galang in the morning facilitated the and employees, DILG Credit Cooperative. DILG Provincial Directors and Cluster Team
recollection emphasizing that in Leaders, Provincial Directors of the Philippine
service to God thru service to men, RD Dijan expressed her gratitude to MTNN National Police and Bureau of Fire Protection,
one must love his/her vocation with for the opportunity of helping our brothers and and Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Manage-
passion as it is the meaning of one’s sisters. Further, she reminded everyone to Make ment Officers.
life. a resolution to perform good deeds every day,
no matter how big or small. ■ Operation LISTO... to│P7
The Recollection was concluded
with a Holy Mass. Crystal Joy S. Carlos Tarlac bags Major SILG Roxas graces 116th Anniversary of
National Awards the First Philippine Republic story on│P3
In the afternoon, all participants
proceeded to Munting Tahanan ng 2014 was an auspicious year for the DILG Secretary Mar Roxas poses with Vice Gov. Daniel R. Fernando, PNP RD Ronald
Nazareth at Mabiga, Mabalacat Province of Tarlac as it was awarded V. Santos, NHIC Chairman Maria Serena Diokno, Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado,
City, Pampanga for the Outreach two of the most prestigious awards, and some local government functionaries and key participators of the commemoration.
Project. This is a home for the poor, namely: the Galing Pook Award and
abandoned, and handicapped special the Most Business Friendly-LGU Hall
people being managed by the of Famer Award.
Archdiocese of San Fernando
Pampanga. The Galing Pook was conferred to
Tarlac’s Linaw Tingin (Clear Vision)
The RO3 Personnel were all ex- Program which targets the provision of
cited to showcase their talents as affordable eye-care services to the
community through the leadership of
Tarlac Governor Victor A. Yap and Dr.
Shelley Anne M. Mangahas, OIC- TPH
Eye Center.

Tarlac bags Major… to│P4

As a Council, we will Rizal, NE: Seal of Child- ECA Recognition,
“A Source of Inspiration
address this as one— Friendly Local Governance
for Victoria, Tarlac on│P2
Gov. Umali on│P2 Awardee on│P5

Inter-Faith Groups join Barangay SILG Roxas graces 116th Anniversary… from│P1
Assemblies in Nueva Ecija

After the successful launch of the Pascua, Mayor Mariano Noriel Joson, Brgy. Bertese, Quezon, NE’s Prov’l Showcase SBAD DILG Secretary Manuel Roxas II January 23, 1899, as the first Filipino- Secretary Roxas, in his speech, stressed
Ugnayan ng mga Barangay at Simba- and members of the PNP and BFP. ARD Pascua in his speech before the attendees graced the Province of Bulacan’s founded government, headed by General the importance of the republic, and the con-
han (UBAS) in the province, DILG celebration of the 116th Anniversary of Emilio Aguinaldo. The event was held in tributions of the local officials in building a
Nueva Ecija has been actively involv- The activity highlighted the on- the 1st Philippine Republic, also known honor of the first-ever constitutional nation through “Daang Matuwid”.
ing the participation of the church in going construction of their Bottom-up as “Malolos Republic” at the Barasoain government in Asia and Africa.
activities that promote transparency Budgeting project from SALINTU- Church, City of Malolos on January 23, The Secretary, together with
and participation in governance. The BIG program of the DILG. The said 2015. National Historical Institute The celebration was attended by the Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado, Vice
Synchronized Barangay Assembly project will benefit residents of the Commission (NHIC) Chairman Maria representatives from different sectors of the Governor Daniel Fernando, Cong. Pedro
Day (SBAD) set by DILG MC 2015- barangays and nearby villages of Serena Diokno facilitated the celebration society including the DILG Family in the Pancho, Ms. Diokno, Mayor Christian
24 on March 28, 2015, is another access to potable water. Brgy. Bertese in coordination with the Bulacan provin- province; students; teachers; public Natividad, and other local officials, offered
venue for the inter-faith groups to SALINTUBIG costs P9.3M. cial government. officials and functionaries; and different flowers to the monument of Gen.
exercise the goal of UBAS. civil society organizations and representa- Aguinaldo. ■
ARD Pascua, in his speech, recog- Malolos Republic was established tives from other regions and provinces.
Provincial Director and concur- nized Brgy. Bertese as one of the most - DILG Bulacan
rent Assistant Regional Director capable barangays to be the provincial
Abraham A. Pascua have enjoined showcase, and also to receive, main-
church representatives to attend tain the DILG funded project. He also
Barangay Assemblies in their acknowledged the presence of the
respective areas. inter-faith groups and sent his appreci-
ation for their strong support to the
This semester’s provincial show- cause of UBAS. ■
case, Brgy. Bertese in Quezon,
NE, was attended by 300 people from - DILG Nueva Ecija
different sectors. Also present are
DILG personnel headed by ARD Related│ SILG Mar graces ISF MOA Signing

Aurora supports IPMR… from│P11 SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY, Commissioner Ric Domingo,
BULACAN – Secretary of the Interior
and Local Government Mar Roxas led and National Housing Authority
the signing of the ‘One Safe Future’
Memorandum of Agreement between the General Manager, Attorney
DILG and the City Government of San
Jose Del Monte, Bulacan on January 23, Chito Cruz, and a crowd of
2015 at San Jose Del Monte Covered
Unified Flag Raising… from│P10 Court, in tune with the commemoration approximately 600 barangay
of the founding anniversary of the
Malolos Republic. officials and functionaries and

The ceremony bearing the theme: 1,030 informal settlers.
‘Kabahayan, Kabuhayan, Kinabukasang
Marangal’, was attended by DILG DILG’s partnership with
Dir. Florida M. Dijan, CSJDM Mayor
Reynaldo S. San Pedro, Vice Mayor CSJDM and TESDA which seeks
Eduardo S. Roquero, Jr., Presidential
Hon. Rady O. Salo, IP representative to the SB taking his oath of office before Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) to provide livelihood skills to the
Hon. Reynante A. Tolentino, Municipal Mayor
relocated Informal Settler
Families is a component of the SILG Roxas delivering his speech at the ISF MOA Signing

resolutions that are beneficial not only to the indigenous people but also to relocation project of the City Government In his address, Sec. Roxas first thanked
of SJDM. RD Dijan’s contribution to the Bottom-Up
the marginalized and vulnerable sectors. He also said that Ilongot, Igorot Budgeting program of the Department
The resettlement site is the City Govern- which realizes the projects identified by the
and Dumagat tribes will continuously support the programs of the ment’s response to the rampant population people themselves. He then stressed that
growth and level of poverty in the City as President Aquino’s P30M BUB project will
municipal government of Dipaculao. reported by its Planning and Development be trickled down equitably.“Paano
Officer Regina Delos Reyes.
Mayor Tolentino said that he recognizes the importance of having an IP releasing of balloons at NEDA Regional Grounds

representative in the Sanggunian Bayan to further develop more programs expressed their gratitude to the NGA officials and
employees who participated in the activity.
for the IPs. He emphasized the need to have a collaborative action between
Two important celebrations were highlighted: the
the executive and the legislative to attain sustainable development. Women’s Month and Fire Prevention Month. Fire gagastusin ‘yung pondo na pantay-pantay?
Prevention Tips as well as LPG and Fire
Vice Mayor Teresita Obillo said that even before the passage of the Extinguisher demonstration were led by BFP in Wala pong pulitika dito, walang tsaleko,
order to educate the public on the effective ways to
Indigenous People Mandatory Representation (IPMR), the IPs were prevent and extinguish fire. walang kulay, walang partido”, he said.

already represented in the Sanggunian Bayan because of her presence. The program ended with the releasing of balloons He also noted that it is the government’s
in celebration of Fire Prevention Month.■
Being an Igorot, she is also grateful that an additional IP will be a part of commitment to translate into reality the
- Miriam P. Gaviola
the legislative and will help them create ordinances and resolutions for the projects identified : “Ang tao, binibigyan ni

benefit of their brothers and sisters. ■ Pangulong Noynoy ng kanyang kapamaha-

-DILG Aurora laan magpasya kung ano ang pinaka prior-

ity

ISF MOA Signing… to│P15

The 600 Brgy. officials and more than 1,000 ISF attendees

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DILG Bataan joins Skills Training for Barangay Officials Rizal,NE: Seal of Child-Friendly CONGRATULATIONS
Local Governance 2014 Awardee
A total of 114 barangay officials from tion President Hon. Romelino R. Gojo secretaries. According to Sto. Rosario, to our
nine LGUs in the province of Bataan spearheaded the activity in coordination Masinloc, Zambales Barangay Sec. With the thrust in promoting child- The said Seal, signed by DILG Secretary
joined the 2nd Batch Skills Training cum with PD Myra B. Moral, PD Araceli B. San Maricel Eclarinal the knowledge centered Local Government Units Mar Roxas and DSWD Secretary Corazon NEW CLARO President!
DILG Programs, Projects and Activities Jose, and PD Armi V. Bactad, DILG Pro- imparted to them will definitely be of towards a Child-Friendly Philippines: A Juliano-Soliman as the CWC Chairperson
and GAD Orientation seminar on February vincial Directors of Bataan, Tarlac and great help in carrying out their func- Caring and Protective Society For, By, on September 17, 2014, was awarded per- Dir. Florida M. Dijan, DPA, CESO III
25-27, 2015 at Subic Peninsular Hotel, Zambales, respectively. tions in their respective barangays. ■ and With the Children; the Municipality sonally by the DILG Nueva Ecija Provin-
SBMA, Subic, Zambales. of Rizal Nueva Ecija was conferred with cial Director and concurrent Asst. Regional DILG Region III
The seminar focused on the DILG - DILG Bataan the 2014 Seal of Child-Friendly Local Director Abraham A. Pascua, to the Munic-
Regional Liga ng mga Barangay Federa- programs vis-à-vis duties of barangay Governance by the Council for the ipality of Rizal during the Flag Raising Vice Presidents
Welfare of Children. Ceremony on Monday, March 9, 2015. Dir. Severino Santos, NEDA

The exemplary effort, support and Dir. Pascua reminded and challenged (NUCESO Affairs)
commitment of the Local Government government employees particularly the Dir. Victor Mariano, DOST
Unit of Rizal was recognized by the leaders and head of offices to promote full
Local Chief Executive and ensured that commitment in serving the public. ■ (Cooperative Affairs)
even without the award, his commitment Dir. Antonio Molano, Jr., DPWH
for child rights to survival, development - DILG Nueva Ecija
and participation will be sustained. (External Affairs)

(from left to right) PD Armi Bactad of DILG Zambales, PD Araceli San Jose of DILG Tarlac and PD Myra Moral of DILG Bataan with
participants from Bataan (Left), Tarlac (Center) and Zambales (Right).

Zambales PPOC Conducts 1st Meeting for 2015

The Provincial Peace and Order Provincial Government. Safety Plan (POPSP) for FY 2015. The Secretary
Council of Zambales chaired by Governor One of the highlights of the meeting was BFP Concerns was presented by SFO4 Dir. Ana Dione, DOLE
Hermogenes E. Ebdane, Jr. in its continu- Ruben C. Collado. Col. David Diclano,
ing efforts to intensify interventions for the Presentation of EO No. 008, S. 2014, 702nd Brigade Commander and Lt. Col. Assistant Secretary
the province-wide campaign against Creating the Zambales Provincial Compre- Monib Mamao, 24th IB Commanding Dir. Caridad Oli-Abuan, CHED
criminality and insurgency has conducted hensive Local Integration Program Officer discussed the Situation Report
the 1st Meeting for CY 2015 on March (ZPCLIP) Committee by PD Bactad which on Insurgency and AFP plans and Treasurer
24, 2015 at Balin Sambali, Iba, Zambales. was then adopted by the body upon a programs, respectively. Col. Jacquiline Dir. Judith Angeles, DTI
The event was made possible thru the motion and consensus of the majority. Puapo, Chief for Operations of the
effort of DILG Zambales and PPOC Head ZPPO in behalf of Provincial Director Auditor
Secretariat Provincial Director Armi V. The presentation of various agency Manuel Manalo Abu presented the said Dir. Teodoro Gatchalian, TESDA
Bactad in close coordination with the members on their respective plans and agencies’ programs and activities. Other
programs led to the approval and Business Manager
adoption of the Peace and Order Public ARD Abraham Pascua awarding to Hon. Mayor Rafaelito V. Andres with Rizal, Nueva Ecija Dir. Andrew Villacorta, DA
local government unit the Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance 2014
Public Relations Officer
DILG R3 provides OIC-Dir. PCSUPT Ronald Santos, PNP
Water System
to Dilasag, Aurora Assistant Public Relations Officer
Dir. William Beltran, PIA
key presenters were from the Provincial Meanwhile, PD Bactad took the Assembly Day and Governor’s Award A groundbreaking ceremony of Office, Mr. Rogelio Alfonso of the Municipal
Prosecutor, DOJ, Pros. Gladys Bautista opportunity to discuss the status of the during the meeting. the Water Supply System project Planning and Development Office and other Board of Directors
and from PENRO, Provincial Officer functionality of Municipal Peace and Order under the 2015 Bottom Up Budg- barangay officials. Dir. Elisa Salon, DBM
Laudemir Salac. Councils (MPOCs). She also announced The DILG Zambales Team was seen eting (BuB) Program of the DILG- Dir. Wilfredo Cruz, BFAR
upcoming activities such as the Operation in full force during this event while R3 was graced by Regional Dir. Total project cost is Php 5.1M with expected Dir. Francisco Milla Jr., DENR
Listo: Provincial Convergence Action majority of Municipal Chief of Police Florida M. Dijan in Barangay 870 households benefiting from the water system. Dir. Leonita Gorgolon, DOH
Planning on Disaster Preparedness, 2015 and Fire Marshals were also present. Maligaya, Dilasag, Aurora on Feb. Mayor Briones and the residents of Barangay Dir. Luningning Llanto, BLGF
Earth Hour, 1st Semester 2015 Barangay Municipal Mayors headed by LMP 17, 2015. Other personalities
present were Mayor Victorio B. Water System… to│P15 CESB Executive Director
Zambales PPOC… to│P15 Briones of Dilasag, Aurora, Engr. Atty. Maria Anthonette Velaso-Allones
Renen Dismaya, officer-in-charge
of the Municipal Engineering administered the Oath Taking
Office, Mr. Rogelio Alfonso of the on January 29, 2015

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DILG R-3 conducts Consultation Meeting with CSF celebrates Operation LISTO…
ZERO Waste Month
BuB F.Y. 2014 Recipients from│P1
The City Government of San Fernando,
DILG R-III Director Florida M. Dijan, Regional Focal Person from the DBM, Pampanga, through its Environment and The Member Agencies The Regional Launch of Operation LISTO
as the chairman of the Regional Poverty and National Anti-Poverty Commission Natural Resources Office, slated this year’s With the cooperation of the member agencies of RDRRMC February 22, ’15 at King’s Royale Promenade Hall
Reduction Action Team (RPRAT), (NAPC) Undersecretary Patrocinio Jude celebration of Zero Waste Month.
presided over the Central Luzon RPRAT H. Esguerra III. such as the Philippine National Police; Bureau of Fire Protection; The Operation LISTO
Consultation Meeting with the Bottom up Honorable Mayor Edwin D. Santiago and Office of the Civil Defense; Department of Science and Technol-
Budgeting F.Y. 2014 recipients on The Promenade Ball was filled with 283 Vice Mayor Jimmy Lazatin, together with ogy; Department of Social Welfare and Development; Depart- As one of the Department’s flagship program for year
February 18, 2015 at Kings Royale Hotel. participants and guests from different city department heads, unveiled a calendar ment of Public Works and Highways; Mines and Geosciences 2015, Opearation LISTO aims to build, strengthen awareness
NGAs who are members of the RPRAT. of events made from recyclable materials. Bureau under the Department of Natural Resources; Philippine among local government units (LGUs) on the preparations
She was assisted by the Department of Also in attendance were the 13 Local Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Admin- before, operations during, and the series of actions to be
Budget and Management Regional Chief Executives (LCEs) and This was witnessed by Councilors istration; and Philippine Red Cross, the launch has been realized. administered after a disaster afflicts a municipality/city,
Director Elisa D. Salon, Mr. Ariel Dayrit, representatives from different LGUs. Nelson Lingat, Noel Tulabut, Harvey Qui- through the manuals provided for by the DILG.
wa, BJ Lagman, and representatives from RD Dijan and ARD Pascua unveiling the Pledge of Commitment
OIC-CDD Chief Martin Porres B. Moral concerns for smoother implementation Mother Earth Foundation. to be signed by the RDRRMC and Provincial/HUC LISTO Teams The manuals were formulated to guide and give direction
discussed the status of 2014 BuB implementa- of projects in the future. specifically to Local Chief Executives, Chiefs of Police, Fire
tion covering 770 projects in 52 municipalities The month-long program includes events The Provincial Convergences Marshalls, and City/ Municipal Local Government Operations
and cities of Region III. During the open forum, Director Dijan such as banning of food waste in city gov- Operation LISTO’s second component is the convergence on Officers, with a detailed action and checklist subject for ac-
mentioned that there are problems and ernment buildings [January 5], awarding of complishment on early and minimum critical preparations.
The main purpose of the consultation meet- hitches being encountered in the course of materials for the construction of recovery all seven provinces and two highly urbanized cities. City and
ing between the Local Chief Executives and implementation. According to her, “These facilities for the Home Owners Association municipal LISTO Teams were provided with the manuals as well The manuals provide for the preparation of local communi-
NGAs is to identify the areas of conflict and are part of the birth pains ng isang [January 9], environmental quiz bee as tarpaulins containing Minimum Action Flow Charts on Alpha, ties in the event of typhoons and floods that occur within areas
as well as seek solutions to address these [January 15] and participation in the First Bravo, and Charlie mode; a separate reference tarp with the legend of responsibility, ensuring the safety and the resiliency of
Consultation Meeting… to│P15 Philippine Zero waste fair in Quezon City of boxes on the flow charts; and an LGU tropical cyclone profile. communities to face these challenges.
Memorial Circle [January 22-24].
DILG R3 hosts The convergence also comprehensively discusses the content of Identified in the manuals are capacity-building instructions
Unified Flag Raising On January 29, the city held a “Walk for the manuals and the usage of the tarpaulins to LISTO Teams. mitigating challenges faced by communities from adverse
Ceremony the Environment” from McDonald’s Inter- Conclusively, an action plan is drafted by the provincial team, opt impacts of disasters. Also, specific and collaborative roles of
section to the Heroes’ Hall, followed by the for adoption by the city/municipality. ■ LGUs, different National Government Agencies, and media,
recognition of winners of Eco Bag Making (Provincial Convergences photos on INSIGHTS Timeline center page) are shown via flowchart, among others, ensuing for the fulfill-
Contest. Likewise a city-wide cleanup pro- ment and success in handling calamities.
gram was held on February 1.
Operation LISTO’s slogan indicates, “Tamang Paghahanda,
Meanwhile, Engr. Anele David reminded Tamang Aksyon”, accurate and comprehensive preparation is
the public that plastic regulation will be the best way to face natural calamities. ■
held every day starting January 1,
DILG Region III, together with all the The Flag Raising Ceremony 2015. “Batay sa ating ordinansa, mayroon (bottom left photo) RD Dijan delivering her welcome remarks
members of the DILG Family in the ng bayad ang plastic sando bags para sa dry during the Regional Launch; (right) the Disaster Preparedness
region, namely: Police Regional Office, The Regional Directors of the DILG at wet goods at mahigpit na ipinagbabawal Manuals on display ready for distribution, turnover ceremony
National Police Commission, Bureau of Family led by DILG RD Florida Dijan, ang paggamit ng Styro sa mga produktong
Jail Management and Penology, Bureau BFP SSupt. Aloveel Ferrer, BJMP SSupt. pagkain,” he stressed.
of Fire Protection and Philippine Public Romeo Ogoy, PPSC-RTS SSupt. Rodel
Safety College hosted the Unified Flag Pastor, Napolcom RD Manuel Pontanal and Last year was the start of Ordinance No.
Raising Ceremony on March 16, 2015 at PRO III CSupt. Ronald Santos represented 2014-008’s implementation also known as
NEDA Regional Office. by SSupt. Timoteo Pacleb briefly shared the “Plastic-Free Ordinance of the City of
their respective agencies’ programs and San Fernando, Pampanga”. Mayor Santia-
The activity aims to increase the unity go encouraged everyone to practice proper
and camaraderie among all NGAs in Unified Flag Raising… to│P14 waste segregation. “Kung ang lahat ay mag
Central Luzon. It also serves as a venue -sesegregate ng basura, malaki ang ma-
to update all employees on the different titipid ng siyudad sa pagbabayad ng
undertakings of the various NGAs in the “tipping fee” at ang pondong dapat
region. sanang gugulin dito ay maaaring gamitin
sa ibang panlipunang serbisyo gaya ng
kalusugan, hanap buhay at edukasyon,” he
stressed.

Zero Waste… to│P15

by Mark Jason A. Veran & Bryan N. Rivera

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