LUPOng Mamamahayag - 1st Issue

The Official Newsletter of DILG La Union Provincial Office

LUPOng Mamamahayag

JULY - SEPTEMBER 2021

La Union LGUs Prep for Full Devolution

Local Government Units (LGUs) in the province of La Union to familiarize the LGUs in accomplishing the DTP forms which
are now preparing their Devolution Transition Plans (DTPs) consist of the Inventory of Existing Functions, Services and
following the Joint Memorandum Circular 2021-1 issued by the Facilities, Phasing of Full Assumption of Devolved Functions,
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Capacity Development Agenda, Proposed Modification to the
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in Support of LGU Organizational Structure, Proposed Additional Positions
Full Devolution under Executive Order No. 138 s. 2021. to the Plantilla of LGU Personnel, Local Revenue Forecast and
Resource Mobilization Strategy, and Performance Monitoring
The Circular provides the Guidelines on the Preparation of DTPs Framework.
which will aid LGUs in the performance of devolved functions
and delivery of services. Representatives from the DILG La Union Provincial Office have
been providing on-site and virtual technical assistance to LGUs
On August 10, 2021, the DILG Regional Office 1 conducted a in the preparation and finalization of their DTPs. LGUs were
Regional Roll-out on the Preparation of LGU DTPs, in which also reminded to ensure that the contents of the DTP will be
representatives from National Government Agencies (NGAs) integrated in their Annual Investment Program (AIP), Local
presented their respective DTPs that will be the basis of LGUs Development Investment Program (LDIP) and Annual Budget.
for crafting their own. The said activity was participated
in by provincial, city, municipal and barangay officials and With the increase of fiscal resources, LGUs are expected to
functionaries. assume more functions and deliver better services while
ensuring systematic and coherent actions towards local
Provincial, City and Municipal Workshops were also conducted development. – LGOO II Jayson L. Ordinario

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Editorial Board DILG R1 welcomes back
RD Daquioag
Advisers
Department of the Interior and
VIRGILIO P. SISON, CESE Local Government (DILG)
Provincial Director Region I personnel extended a
warm welcome to Director Julie
ROCELYN CHARINA B. FLORA J. Daquioag as she returns, after
Cluster Leader being assigned as the Regional
------- Director of the DILG Region III.
Editor-in-Chief
RD Daquioag succeeded Dir. James F. Fadrilan when he
NICOLETTE MAY O. AMON retired in May 2021. Together with Assistant Regional
Program Manager Director Agnes A. de Leon, she met all the employees
------- through a Virtual Conference on June 14, 2021.
Associate Editor
In her message, RD Daquioag said, “There’s no place like
HEDRICH V. CALDERON home.” She also encouraged everyone to maintain the
LGOO II/IO culture of excellence that has been institutionalized in the
------- region.

Lay-out Artist DILG La Union employees, headed by Provincial Director
Virgilio P. Sison, participated in the conference to express
JULIE ANN B. QUILATES their support, and in a way pledge their commitment to
LGOO II uphold the DILG Brand – Matino, Mahusay, at Maaasahan.
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Contributors
ARCHIE F. AMON

LGOO II

MICHAEL JOHN F. BORJA
LGOO II

OLIVIA KAYE B. FINN About the Paper:
LGOO II

JAYSON L. ORDINARIO The name of the paper,
LGOO II LUPOng Mamamahayag is
a wordplay to refer to the
Engr. JOEY ANDREW L. LUBRICA La Union Provincial Office
Engineer III (LUPO) and the Filipino
term Lupon, which means a
Engr. ARIANNE JOYCE S. ORPILLA group formed for a certain
PEO purpose. Hence, our team
------- was formed to recognize and communicate to the public
the significant contributions of various stakeholders, and
Photos the impacts of these efforts in pursuit of excellent public
service.
DILG Field Officers
Contact Tracers

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DILG La Union, Over 450 Establishments
Granted with Safety Seal

The Department of the Interior and Local Government the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of
(DILG) Regional Office and La Union Provincial Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Tourism (DOT),
Office are among the 371 public offices that have been Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Labor
conferred with the Safety Seal as of September 30, 2021 and Employment (DOLE).
in the Province of La Union.
According to the JMC, establishments can apply for safety
The Safety Seal Certification Program is a government seal certification in the following issuing authorities:
certification program affirming that an establishment has
been inspected and was found compliant with minimum DOT for primary tourism enterprises such as hotels,
public health standards such as proper wearing of face resorts, apartment hotels, and other accredited
shields and face masks, good ventilation, disinfection, accommodation establishments; travel and tours services;
and is using the StaySafe.ph application system or a meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE)
local contact tracing system integrated with StaySafe.ph. venues and facilities; and restaurants inside hotels and
For private establishments, they must also possess the resorts;
necessary documents to operate.
DOLE for manufacturing, construction sites, utilities,
Safety Seal Certification launched to provinces information and communication companies, and
warehouses;
In April 2021, the Joint Memorandum Circular No. 21-
01 or the “Implementing Guidelines of the Safety Seal DTI for groceries, supermarkets, and membership
Certification Program” was signed by the Department of shopping clubs; convenience stores; construction supply
and hardware stores; outlets of logistics service providers;

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barbershops and salons; and service and repair shops;
and

Local Government Units for malls; wet markets; other Mayor Menchie C. Lomboy-De Guzman, MD joined the
retail stores; restaurants outside hotels and resorts, fast inspection and encouraged private establishments to
food, eateries, and coffee shops; banks, money changers, apply for Safety Seal certification.
pawnshops, and remittance centers; car wash; laundry MLGOO Helen L. Jubilado emphasized that “this program
service centers; art galleries, libraries, museums, and helps increase the confidence of clients and customers
zoo; sports centers; tutorial, testing, and review centers; in availing services offered by both public and private
gyms; spas; cinemas; arcades; and all other private establishments as we reopen the economy.”
establishments
“Customers will also prefer going to enterprises with
Government offices, on the other hand, are urged to Safety Seal because they know that their health will not
secure a safety seal from the DILG. be put into risk especially during the pandemic,” she
added.
Memorandum Circular No. 2021-053: Implementing
Guidelines of the Safety Seal Certification Program for Safety Seal inspection intensified in the City
this Department and the Local Government Units as
Issuing Authorities was issued by the DILG to refine the Being the regional center of national agencies, most of
execution of the program. the regional and provincial offices are located in the city,
along with more than 10,000 private enterprises. The
DILG conducted series of orientation to LGUs Safety Seal Inspection and Certification teams in the City
of San Fernando doubled their efforts in implementing the
Prior to program implementation, an Orientation was program to reach significant number of establishments.
conducted online to enlighten members of the DILG and
LGU Inspection and Certification Teams on June 3, 2021.

To harmonize the implementation of the certification
program, DILG Field Officers collaborated with their
PNP Chief of Police and BFP Fire Marshall to create DILG
Inspection and Certification Teams to inspect and issue
Safety Seal to public and government establishments.

Further, they encouraged their Local Chief Executives As of September 30, 2021, 254 establishments have been
to issue an Executive Order for the creation of LGU inspected, in which 124 public offices and 45 private
Inspection and Certification Teams. DILG Provincial enterprises have been certified.
Focal Person provided technical assistance in facilitating
orientation among stakeholders in the municipalities of
San Juan, Santol, Santo Tomas, Caba, Bauang, San Gabriel,
and Bacnotan.

Jollibee, Landbank and Barangay Pudoc in Bauang
first to receive Safety Seal in the province

The DILG and LGU Inspection and Certification Teams
of Bauang assessed Jollibee Bauang Branch, Landbank
Bauang Branch, and Barangay Pudoc on July 12, 2021.

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DILG La Union awarded with the Safety Seal Provincial Director Virgilio P. Sison, CESE.

Among those certified by the City of San Fernando DILG The Safety Seal is valid for six months upon issuance date
Inspection and Certification team is the DILG La Union and may be revoked by the Issuing Authority through a
Provincial Office. The Team conducted on-site Safety valid complaint.
Seal inspection on August 12, 2021, and validated the
compliance of the establishment based on the inspection “We are encouraging public and private establishments
checklist. This includes the use of StaySafe.ph application, to apply for the Safety Seal Certification Program. A Safety
using of face masks and face shields, hygiene, safety and Seal is a badge of honor which the establishment can be
disinfection protocols, patient referral, and infectious proud of. It also assures all consumers and the general
waste management. public that the establishment is safe and that their safety
is assured,” PD Sison said.
On August 24, 2021, DILG La Union was conferred
with the Safety Seal by the City of San Fernando DILG As of September 30, 2021, 91 private establishments
Inspection and Certification Team headed by CLGOO Lily have been certified in the province. The growing number
Ann O. Colisao. of public and private establishments awarded with the
Safety Seal shows how both the public and private sectors
“The SafetySealisoneofthewaystoshowourcommitment prioritize the observance of health and safety protocols
to safety of our personnel and clients. We will continue as an effective way to fight against COVID-19. – LGOO II
to abide by the established protocols to ensure the best Hedrich V. Calderon
and safest working environment,” emphasized by DILG

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CSO Desks Established in La Union

Civil Society Organization (CSO) Desks have been and designated CSO Desk Officers on their roles and
established with designated CSO Desk Officers in the responsibilities, and on the general guidelines for the
Provincial, City, and Municipal Governments in La Union, institutionalization of People’s Councils.
making it the first province to comply to the Memorandum
Circular (MC) 2021-012 issued by the Department of Resource Speaker Aldrin Nolasco of the DILG Regional
the Interior and Local Government (DILG) entitled Office reiterated that LGUs are mandated in the Local
Establishment of CSO Desk and Institutionalization of Government Code to make CSOs their active partners in
People’s Council in the Local Government Units (LGUs), the pursuit of local autonomy.
as amended by DILG MC 2021-054.
“The DILG Central Office, through the Support for Local
The said policy enjoined LGUs to establish CSO Desks Governance Program – Project Management Office
and designate CSO Desk Officers to handle CSO-related (SLGP-PMO) will provide training modules to capacitate
concerns, from their accreditation to their involvement in our designated CSO Desk Officers. These modules will be
local planning and development. The MC promotes the rolled out in October,” DMO III Nolasco said.
participation of CSOs as a means to empower citizens by
giving them opportunities to articulate their needs and With this program, the Department hopes to encourage
take part in decision-making. more CSOs to actively participate in the planning,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs,
In addition to policy issuance, an online orientation projects and activities towards more responsive local
was conducted to apprise the DILG Field Officers governments. – LGOO II Michael John F. Borja

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DILG Webisode to feature Bauang DRR Project

The Department of the Interior and Local Government The OPDS Webisodes will focus on the different aspects
(DILG) will be publishing the Office of the Project of the project such as implementation strategy, good
Development Services (OPDS) Webisodes which will governance, economic impact, effect on the quality of life,
feature the success stories of local government units and contribution to COVID-related efforts.
(LGUs) in the implementation of projects under the
different DILG Programs. The Project Development and Monitoring Unit (PDMU)
headed by Engr. Sharwyn M. Sangel together with La
Union Provincial Focal Person Engr. Jushua JJ C. Ganaden,
conducted a series of interviews and on-site visits, with
the assistance of MLGOO Helen L. Jubilado and LGU
functionaries.

One of the three LGUs chosen nationwide for the
webisodes is the Municipality of Bauang, La Union
for their Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Project - the
Municipal Evacuation Center located at Brgy. Central East
of said municipality.

The project has been funded by the Assistance to Mayor Menchie C. Lomboy-De Guzman expressed her
Disadvantaged Municipalities (ADM) Program in 2017, appreciation and pride for the recognition of the project.
and Assistance to Municipalities (AM) in 2018 and During the initial meeting, she cited how they ensured the
2019, with significant counterpart from the LGU. The quality of the Evacuation Center, and how its completion
construction and development of the facility aimed to was both timely and beneficial to the constituents.
support those who have been temporarily displaced
due to natural disasters. With the increasing number The webisodes will be aired and uploaded to the DILG’s
of COVID-19 cases, the Evacuation Center has been official online platforms via DILG Philippines Facebook
converted into an Isolation Facility, and a swabbing area Page and DILG Official Website tentatively on October 27,
for suspected and probable COVID-19 individuals. 2021. With this initiative, DILG hopes to motivate LGUs

to replicate best practices,
or innovate to further
improve service delivery.
- Engr. Joey Andrew L.
Lubrica

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From IRA to NaTA: SC Ruling on the
Mandanas-Garcia Petitions

The Supreme Court Ruling on the Mandanas-Garcia With the finality of the said ruling, Executive Order No.
petition sets another milestone in our nations’ 138 “Full Devolution of Certain Functions of the Executive
continuing journey towards genuine local autonomy and Branch to Local Government, Creation of Committee on
empowerment. Devolution, and for Other Purposes” and its Implementing
Rules and Regulations (IRR), DILG-DBM JMC No. 2021-1
Beginning 2022, Local Government Units (LGUs) will “Guidelines on the Preparation of Devolution Transition
have more fiscal resources to help them in the provision Plans of Local Government Units in Support of Full
of services to their constituents because the computation Devolution Under E.O. No. 138 s. 2021 was issued.
of the just share of LGUs will now be based on all national
taxes collected. This includes not only those collected by Province, Cities/Municipalities, and Barangays shall
the Bureau of the Internal Revenue (BIR), but also taxes prepare their Devolution Transition Plans (DTPs) that will
collected by the Bureau of Customs (BOC). The term serve as their roadmap for full devolution. LGUs are tasked
Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) will now be changed to assume the devolved functions, services and facilities
to NaTA or National Tax Allotment. Moving forward, under Section 17 of RA No. 7160 or the Local Government
the public can expect better services from their local Code of 1991. The components of LGUs DTP includes:
governments – more responsive to their needs. National Inventory and Phasing of Full Assumption of Functions,
Government Agencies (NGAs), on the other hand, can Services, and Facilities; Capability Development Agenda
assume more “steering” functions, and focus on macro and Requirements; Proposed Modification to the LGU
strategic priorities to address the country’s continuing Organizational Structure; Proposed Additional Position
development issues. to the Plantilla of LGU Personnel; Local Revenue Forecast
and Resource Mobilization Strategy; and Performance
However, the Supreme Court Ruling will also require Monitoring Framework.
the updating of LGU organizational capacity and human
resource competency to be able to effectively carry out LGUs are expected to carry out the devolved Functions,
their roles and responsibilities given the additional fiscal Services and Facilities throughout the year 2022 to 2024
capacity. The ruling will also necessitate strengthened subject to monitoring and evaluation by the National
coordination between national government and local Government. – LGOO II Jayson L. Ordinario
governments to ensure systematic alignment and
harmonization of national and local priorities.

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C/M ADACs in La Union
score high on Functionality Audit

The City and Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Councils participatory audit structure to ensure the integrity of
(ADACs) in the province of La Union were assessed the audit process and its results.
as progressive to ideal during the ADAC Functionality
Audit conducted by the Department of the Interior and Initial results show that 19 LGUs, including the City of
Local Government (DILG) for performance years 2019 San Fernando, have an ideal functionality, while one
and 2020. municipality is still progressive.
The results from the provincial and regional teams shall
To ensure the continuous improvement and be consolidated by the National Audit Team, and final
performance of ADACs, they are evaluated based on the results will be published in the DILG website. Certificates
following indicators: Organization, Allocation of funds, will be awarded to recognize the best, effective, and
Implementation of Plans and Programs, Support to performing ADACs.
Component Local Government Units (LGUs), Conduct of
Meetings, and Innovations. The said audit serves as a tool The ADAC Functionality Audit is part of the Philippine
in strengthening and revitalizing ADACs to improve their Anti-Illegal Drug Strategy (PADS), which aims to address
performance relative to the implementation, monitoring the country’s nation’s drug use problem. The strategy
and evaluation of anti-illegal drug activities. is anchored on the Philippine Development Plan (PDP)
2017-2022 of ensuring security, public order and safety
The audit was conducted in May and July this year by by suppressing the supply of illegal drugs while reducing
the ADAC Provincial Audit Team (APT) chaired by PD consumer demand for dangerous drugs and other illicit
Virgilio P. Sison, and composed of representatives from substances. The PADS further stresses the importance
the Philippine National Police (PNP), and Philippine of a whole-of-nation approach, placing LGUs and the
Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and Civil Society Department at the forefront of the anti-illegal drug
Organizations (CSOs). It employed a multi-level and program. - LGOO II Olivia Kaye B. Finn

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Sto Tomas, LU: The Only CSIS 2021 Implementer in R1

In the region, only the Municipality of Santo Tomas, discussions. Based on the results of the survey, the
La Union qualified as target local government unit LGU will prepare their Citizen-driven Priority Action
(LGU) for the conduct of 2021 Citizen Satisfaction Plan (CPAP). The implementation of this plan will be
Index System (CSIS) due its low COVID-19 risk level, closely monitored by the DILG.
LGU receptiveness, and absence of local communist
armed conflict. The said program was created to ensure that LGUs
are complying with the provisions of Republic Act
The CSIS is one of the programs being implemented No. 7160 or the Local Government Code, particularly
by the Department of the Interior and Local Sections 16 and 17. The program also provides
Government (DILG) under the Bureau of Local the LGU an overview of the impact of programs
Government Supervision (BLGS), in partnership being implemented based on the feedback from its
with Local Resource Institutes (LRIs). The system clients – the citizens. With better awareness of its
is a set of data tools designed to collect and generate performance, the LGU can improve service delivery,
relevant citizens’ feedback on local governments’ and sustain good practices.
service delivery performance and on the citizens’
general satisfaction. Through CSIS, local governments will be able to
empower its communities by making them the center
For La Union, DILG partnered with Saint Louis of governance and local administration towards
College. The team is headed by Dr. Daniel Paguia, achieving equitable, sustainable and inclusive local
and is tasked to coordinate with the LGU, gather development. – LGOO II Michael John F. Borja
the data through survey, and conduct focus group

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LU projects under LGSF-AM 2020 near completion

Of the 36 projects funded by the Local Government clinics, health center and other health facilities necessary
Support Fund – Assistance to Municipalities (LGSF- to carry out health services; reclamation; income
AM) 2020, 32 have already been completed across the 20 generating projects; minor repair and maintenance of
municipalities in the province. existing government facilities; and projects costing less
than P1,000,000.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government La
Union Provincial Office (DILG LUPO) through the Project To prepare the local government units (LGUs), the DILG
Development and Monitoring Section (PDMS) has been Central and Regional Offices conduct capacity-building
monitoring the progress of implementation of these interventions annually. These activities emphasize the
projects, and has reported that the remaining four (4) important role of infrastructures in development, and
will be completed before the year ends. help LGUs identify key strategies to efficiently implement
priority projects.
The LGSF-AM Program aids municipalities by providing
funds for projects that are culled out from their Local In the province, the 36 projects funded by LGSF-AM cover
Development Investment Programs (LDIPs), and 26 Local Access Roads, 4 Potable Water Systems, 2 Flood
consistent with Section 17 of the Local Government Code. Control Structures, 1 Local Bridge, 1 Evacuation Center,
This includes disaster risk reduction-related facilities 1 Drug Rehabilitation Facility, and 1 Sanitary Toilet and
and equipment, peace promoting projects, and/or other Hygiene Facility. Once completed, these projects will
infrastructure projects that will address delivery of provide better accessibility to social services, increase
basic services of the municipalities. However, based on productivity, contribute to economic growth, and
the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2020, the list improve the quality of life of the beneficiaries. - Engr.
excludes sports equipment; school building and other Arianne Joyce S. Orpilla
facilities for public elementary and secondary school;

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We asked our “The challenge in contact “We faced lots of challenges as our
DILG-hired Contact tracing is not just the cases rapidly increased. All of us were
virus. It is not just the physically, emotionally, and mentally
Tracers to talk transportation and terrain tired but we had to continue the battle
about experiences, of our locality. It is not (against COVID-19). Being a contact
just the technology, nor tracer is more than just handling a case
what contact the peace force, not the or interviewing a close contact. It is
tracing means for patience, but basically, it all about putting yourself on the frontline,
them, and how it boils down to, people are ensuring that the virus is contained,
has contributed to not prepare.” - Bagulin CT and making the environment safer for
our fight against everyone else.” – Rosario CT Ashley Kim
de Vera
COVID-19:
“Batid namin ang peligrong aming “We do not know if we will be
“Contact Tracers work during late kinakaharap sa tuwing ginagampanan infected too because we are fighting
hours, on holidays or weekends, ang aming mga tungkulin, ngunit lakas an unseen enemy. At first, it was
whether rain or shine. Contact Tracers loob pa rin kaming nagpapatuloy difficult but we are thankful to all
help the community and sacrifice their sapagkat ang pagiging isang Contact the frontliners who helped us learn
health to help prevent the virus from Tracer ay siyang nagsilbing tanglaw sa
spreading. Contact Tracing teams, kabila ng mga pagsubok. Hindi lingid to handle our job. We believe that
Health Workers, and all frontliners sa amin ang pag-aalala ng aming
have done an excellent job in the fight mga magulang, kapatid o pamilya, we can conquer this virus by doing
against COVID-19.” – Sto. Tomas CTs ngunit kami ay magpapatuloy sa
responsibilidad na nakaatang sa our part, no matter how small. As
amin.” – Luna CT Florevil Casem
long as we follow health protocols,

we can save lives.” - Santol CTs
Cyrene Rhona Cardinez and Jesse
James Valdez

“Our work experience as Contact Tracers involves a good deal of
detective work, profound humility and patience as we deal with people
with different personalities. Working as a Contact Tracer is rewarding
because we were given the opportunity to educate people and help ease
the surge of COVID-19 pandemic.” – Sudipen CT Cherrie Joy Libao

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Our role as Contact Tracers is essential “Bilang isang Contact Tracer o “Even if we have some sleepless
because we become the bridge between frontliner , dapat ay lagi tayong nights, we may not have enough
healthcare workers and the patients, handa. Masasabing hindi madali time for our families during
through coordination and data gathering. ang pinasok naming trabaho dahil weekends but still, we always
We always bear in mind the importance of risky. Ngunit mayroong mga taong commit ourselves in this job.”
patience to avoid any misunderstanding. mababait at nagpapasalamat sa mga – Bauang CT Rose Ann
We are here to extend help in any way so ginagawa naming. Sa pagiging isang Mendoza
that we will be able to heal our nation. – Contact Tracer, lahat ng pagsubok
Sudipen CT Alfredo Abalaing ay may kapalit na magandang “We continue to devote our
maidudulot sa atin, katulad ng mga time, energy, and dedication.
“We saw children who could not play magagandang karanasan at alaala For the sake of the Filipinos,
like never before. We saw students (tulad ng pag-akyat sa bundok upang we stand to fight the virus.
struggling because they do not have sumabak sa contact tracing). Higit sa When we fight as one, we
gadgets for school. We saw families lahat, parang isang pamilya na ang heal as one.” – Caba CTs
mourning because they did not even see turingan namin.” - San Juan CT Justin
their loved ones. In contact tracing, we Leo Abad
saw how limited our time is on earth.” –
Pugo CTs We rise by lifting others. These are words that we have to remember
in these dark times. There are many ways possible that we can help
“We go to different places, and endure long others and touch their lives. It’s always the little things in life that
walks, rough roads, sweaty clothes (from matters, because these little things, create big impacts. Hand in hand,
donning PPEs). This job is not just a job for together as one, we can overcome this pandemic. In our own selfless
us. It is a blessing for it teaches us a lot in ways we can all become “unsung heroes”. – Tubao CT Ven Carlo Cases
life. We have learned to be more patient
and understanding, to remain calm and “Mga makabagong katipunero…
kind. Solidarity and humanity are what Hindi papapigil sa anumang hamon
the world ness right now.” – Naguilian CTs Nang ang ating bayan ay makaahon.” -
Aringay CTs

La Union LGUs uphold transparency through FDP

All Local Government Units (LGUs) in La Union, from Physical copies of financial documents are posted in
the province down to the barangays, are 100% FDP boards strategically positioned in public places with
compliant to the Full Disclosure Policy (FDP) as of 2nd high foot traffic. FDP boards are commonly found in the
Quarter CY 2021. provincial, city or municipal halls, public market, malls
and LGU facilities.
The FDP is an initiative of the Department of the Interior
and Local Government (DILG) to promote transparency Further, they are required to utilize the Full Disclosure
and accountability in local government transactions Policy (FDP) Portal and upload required financial
towards an honest and efficient management of public documents. These documents may be viewed publicly to
funds. To implement this, DILG issued Memorandum increase public awareness on the financial transactions
Circular (MC) 2010-083 to provide guidance to LGUs for of LGUs.
the regular posting of their financial documents.
The documents that need to be posted are Annual
Provincial, City and Municipal LGUs are required to post Budget Reports, Annual GAD Accomplishment Reports,
the required documents in at least three (3) conspicuous Statement of Receipts and Expenditures (SRE), 20%
places, the LGU website, and through print media. Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) (cont. on page 16)

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Art by: Engr. Joey Andrew L. Lubrica

La Union LGUs... cont’d from page 15

Utilization Reports, Local Disaster Risk Reduction and good governance practices.”
Management Fund (LDRRMF) Utilization Reports,
Quarterly Cash Flow, Special Education Fund (SEF) Barangays are also required to post their financial
Utilization Reports, and Unliquidated Cash Advances. documents and 576 barangays in La Union complied
with Barangay Full Disclosure Policy (BFDP) for the
In accordance with Section 60 of the Local Government second quarter based on the reports from the DILG city
Code, Local Chief Executives who are not compliant to and municipal offices.
the policy shall face suspension or removal from office
on the ground of gross negligence or dereliction of duty. Policies, such as the Full Disclosure Policy, help curb
corruption which is considered as one of the obstacles to
DILG La Union PD Virgilio P. Sison recognizes the development. DILG continues to advocate its commitment
accomplishment of the LGUs saying, “The high in promoting transparency and accountability of Local
compliance rate of La Union LGUs to FDP shows their Government Units to the public. - LGOO II Archie F. Amon
effort to be more transparent, and their adherence to

Government Center, Aguila Road, Sevilla [email protected] (072) 607-7169 DILG La Union
Norte, City of San Fernando, La Union [email protected]

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