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ISSUE 02. APRIL-JUNE 2022 SERVICE WITH HONOR, INTEGRITY & EXCELLENCE IN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT

The Offical Publication of DILG Guimaras Provincial Office

SEC. AÑO GATHERS WHAT'S INSIDE
FIELD OFFICERS IN
DESPEDIDA PD Corner: Three Quarters
Launching of BIDA Awards
by: LGOO VI Jessica M. Villaluna Cabinet Profile
Meet your Governor
MAY 26, 2022 – The Department of the Interior and Local
Government gathered the MLGOOs from the Visayas Meet your Mayors
Cluster (Regions 6, 7 and 8) in a Field Officer’s ADAC Awards
Convention in Cebu City’s Waterfront Hotel before Sec.
Aňo steps down as DILG Secretary on June 30, 2022. SLABS and Workshop on
Documentation
Continuation page 3 Responsibilidad mo,
Supportahan ni MLGOO
Guimaras gathers Good
Financial Housekeeping
DILG-Guimaras Microsite
Subaybayan
Highlights and DILG DIGEST

PD'S CORNER

THREE
QUARTERS

An old adage goes “time stands still for no man.” The message is simple -
time is always in motion and we are given 24 hours a day to either utilize it
or squander it away. Time waits for nobody but it gives us all equal
duration to follow our dreams or dissipate them. Furthermore, we can
never turn back time. Once it is gone, it is gone.

I have spent my three quarters of 2022 leading this organization to where
we envisioned it to be. Together, the men and women of DILG-Guimaras,
endeavored to effectively utilize the time given to us. We set our short and
long term goals, prepare work lists, prioritize tasks, and take care of
ourselves and colleagues. These have kept us to remain productive. Our
goals have kept us motivated. Our vision is our driving force to achieve
something more than the usual.

As the third quarter ends, I have this persistent thought that I wish I could buy more time because I want to do
many things but I have so little time to do them. I actually stopped for a second and think thoroughly what this
means. I realized that no matter what I do and no matter how much time I have, there will be tasks that I
cannot handle. I will do progress in some areas, and no progress in other areas. I have to accept this reality
and it is perfectly OK.

Looking back to the three quarters I have spent in this wonderful province with the wonderful people I work
with, I can say that I have spent my life with no regrets. I have lived my life with the glass not full but not empty,
so to speak. I know for a fact that I get to live this kind of life here in Guimaras once, hence, I ensured that I live
it as best as I can.

Moreover, I have three quarters to be grateful about. Indeed, it is easy to be thankful when life is smooth and
all is well. But the real test comes when we are forced to find reasons to be grateful even if things turn out not
the way we want them to be and there is nothing that we can do about it. It is during these times that I learned
to find a new rhythm and to fill my days with the business of living in order to make peace with my frustrations.
One thing that has helped me to be more appreciative is to focus on what brings me joy and to shrug off
negativity. I am learning to slow down, just breathe and enjoy the present moment.

As Provincial Director of DILG-Guimaras, what brings me real joy and what I am most thankful for are the
wonderful people - MLGOOs, provincial personnel, local officials and functionaries - with whom I share my time
whether in person or via the virtual world. Their smiles, greetings, conversations and generous assistance
made me feel that this world is full of kindness and people are willing to help without expecting any return.

Three quarters … so short a time to realize a vision. But my greatest consolation is that I have given it my best
and I could not have done it any better.

I am thankful because I choose to be. For the three quarters … Deo gratias!

SEC. AÑO GATHERS FIELD
OFFICERS IN DESPEDIDA

Continuation of front page

The event opened with a ribbon cutting of the Local Governance Resource Center Expo for the
Visayas Cluster. Regions 6, 7 and 8 exhibited materials that their LGRRCs developed as well as
videos of their initiatives and best practices. They also displayed their regions’ food delicacies.
Free resource materials were also given by the Local Government Academy (LGA).
Present during the activity were USLG Marlo L. Iringan, CESO III, USEC Epimaco V. Densing III
and LGA Executive Director Thelma T. Vecina, CESO IV. They conducted an Open Forum which
revolved around the MLGOOs challenges and welfare. The future plans and priorities of the
Department were likewise discussed.
In his speech, Sec Aňo thanked the MLGOOs
who he said had been instrumental in the gains
of the Department. He talked about his
experience as Secretary of the DILG where he
learned to appreciate the work of the Field
Officers especially during challenging times
particularly during the Marawi Siege, the
Boracay and Manila Bay Clean Up and the
COVID 19 Pandemic. The latter has also been a
source of fear and anxiety for everyone
especially since a total of 182 DILG organic
personnel died as a result of COVID 19. A
moment of silence was offered in tribute to the
fallen colleagues.
In the end, a toast was held in honor of SILG
Aňo. And all Field Officers were able to bump
fists with him during the photo opportunity.

LAUNCHING OF

BIDA AWARDS '22

by: LGOO V Aaron S. Andaya

DILG Guimaras proudly unveils the Best Implementers of
DILG Program Awards also known as "BIDA" to recognize
the exemplary performance of DILG Field Officers.

This award is given to MLGOOs of DILG-Guimaras who are
able to consistently exhibit exemplary performance in
achieving their deliverables and beyond.

When it started, BIDA was divided into three
(3) categories: Capacity Development,
Monitoring and Evaluation, and Project
Development. Awardees for each category are
determined by each major section in DILG-
Guimaras Provincial Office where rating is
calculated based on Quality, Efficiency and
Timeliness.

For the 1st Quarter of 2022, the BIDA recipient The said tool does not just aim to capture the best
for all three (3) categories is LGOO VI Leonisa practice of the MLGOO but also gather comprehensive
Anib of the Municipality of San Lorenzo. She has details on how initiatives are uniquely being implemented.
consistently performed her duties effectively
and efficiently in all three categories. The award Currently, DILG-Guimaras aims is further enhancing the
was given to LGOO VI Anib during the Provincial mechanics for the awards to be better aligned with the
Conference last April 1, 2022 in during the Performance Commitments being identified per quarter
Provincial Conference held at San Lorenzo, along with untargeted accomplishments. The next phase
Guimaras. PD Dino A. Ponsaran, together with of BIDA Awards will be done on the 3rd quarter 2022 where
Cluster Head Jean M. Quistadio, handed the improvement on the assessment tools will be piloted and
award to LGOO VI Anib. new areas of evaluating performance will be introduced.
More than just for recognition, BIDA will also be a
On its first phase of implementation, one of management tool.
the lessons learned was that the tool had to be
upgraded to also recognize best practices and
innovations of Field Officers. Because of this, a
meeting between the Section Chiefs and the
Cluster Head was held on May 2022 and an
additional tool called the Best Practice Data
Collection Tool was created.

CABINET PROFILE

SEC. BENJAMIN C. ABALOS, JR

by: LGOO II Nikko L. Chua

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Guimaras Provincial Office welcomes
the appointment of Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” C. Abalos with high hopes that the momentum the
Philippine government has generated towards the country’s recovery from the effects of COVID-19
pandemic will be carried over to the new administration.
The new secretary expressed his desire for a smooth turnover. In a recent press conference
Secretary Abalos thanked former DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año for his excellent stewardship in
handling the health crisis faced by the country as we move forward with revival and recovery.

His political career dates to 1995 when Abalos first served
as Councilor for the 1st district of Mandaluyong until 1998.
He was then elected mayor from 1998-2004 and his
brand of governance was credited for transforming
Mandaluyong into the “Tiger City of the Philippines”. As
congressman from 2004-2007, he was well-known for
sponsoring the biggest budget of the Philippine Sports
Commission and being the principal author of Republic
Act No. 9397, otherwise known as the Amended Urban
Development Housing Act of 1992.
Secretary Abalos is the former Metropolitan Manila
Development Authority (MMDA) Chair during the Duterte
Administration. Now as appointed DILG Secretary, he is
committed to sustaining the gains attained the ongoing
campaign against illegal drugs, criminality, corruption and
communist terrorism that the department has focused on
the past six years.
He mentioned on his first day as head of the agency that
the DILG workforce has his full confidence having
interacted with them in previous endeavors especially
during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and he adds :

HINDI TAYO ANG PAGSISILBIHAN,
TAYO ANG MAGSISILBI SA
KANILANG LAHAT.

MEET YOUR GOVERNOR

GOV. JOAQUIN CARLOS RAHMAN NAVA

by: LGOO II Nikko L. Chua
A medical doctor by profession, Governor Joaquin Carlos Rahman Nava or “JC” as he is
commonly known in the province, started his career in public service as a Political Affairs
Officer in the office of Congressman Catalino S. Nava in 1995. Because of his unwavering
dedication, Gov. JC would then be elected as Governor of the Province of Guimaras for three
consecutive terms from 1998 to 2007. After nine (9) years of honest, steadfast and
accountable governance, Gov. JC Rhaman Nava would then take on the challenge as the
Representative of the Lone District of Guimaras from 2007 to 2016.
Having spent the good 18 years as a public figure, Governor JC would then transition to
the life of a private citizen. With the wealth of his experience in politics, he worked behind
the scenes as a consultant and political affairs officer for the Lone District of Guimaras.
His expertise as a physician is also instrumental during the height of the COVID-19
pandemic as he assisted in coming up with guidelines and protocols against the spread
of virus successfully making the Guimaras one of the places in the country with
the fewest recorded cases.
Fifteen (15) years after he first took office as governor, Gov. JC is once again the
Governor of the island Province of Guimaras. He is married to Congresswoman
Ma. Lucille Ledesma-Nava and blessed with two (2) children. Indeed, coming back
to serve in the local political scene is surreal for this man, as he would put it-

IT’S SWEETER THE SECOND TIME
AROUND.

MEET YOUR MAYOR

HON. SAMUEL T. GUMARIN

by: LGOO V Portia A. Samaniego
There’s an old saying that all politics is local, and few know that better than Mayor Samuel
Gumarin. He served the government for almost 30 years. Graduating with a degree in
Public Health, he first came into public service as the Municipal Health Office of Buenavista
in 1993 before becoming the Provincial Health Officer.
Because of his admirable charisma, he was elected as Municipal Mayor in 2004 and
eventually became Governor of the Province of Guimaras in 2013 and served into office for
three (3) terms.
Serving the Province of Guimaras was one of the highlights of his career but going back and
serving his first love- the Municipality of Buenvista was always an easy decision. Mayor
Samuel is now the current Mayor of Buenavista and we cannot ask for anything more.
As mayor, he is dedicated to supervising all programs, projects,
services, and activities of the municipal government, enforcing all
laws and ordinances related to governance of the municipality and
the exercise of its corporate powers, maximizing resource and
revenue generation, and ensuring the delivery of basic services and
the provision of adequate facilities.
Mayorship is a serious job, it’s a real job. Serving the people
and dealing with them and solving their problems can become
a challenge but, in the end, when you see that the people you
serve are happy, it is rewarding.

AND THAT’S WHY
MAYOR SAMUEL IS THE
BEST MAN FOR THE JOB.

MEET YOUR MAYOR

HON. CRESENTE P. CHAVEZ, JR

by: LGOO VI Jessica M. Villaluna
“Toto Engue”, as he is fondly called by the people of Jordan, started his political career when he
ran for Sangguniang Bayan Member in 1992 and continued on to his second term until 1998. After
this initial stint in public service, he went on to become the Municipal Mayor of Jordan from 2007
until his last term which ended in 2016. For a single term in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the
Province of Guimaras from 2016 to 2019, he continued to serve not just the people of Jordan but
those from the Municipalities of Nueva Valenca and Sibunag. Mayor “Toto Engue” returned as the
Local Chief Executive of the Municipality of Jordan when he was elected and won by a very
wide margin last May 9, 2022 during the National Local Elections and assumed office last
June 30, 2022..

His heart has always been in the service of the people and being the current Municipal
Mayor, he has immediately acted upon the various issues, concerns and problems of the
Municipality of Jordan.
"As a comebacking Municipal Mayor, I am well aware of my role to lead the local
government for transparent, accountable, participative, equal, efficient, and
effective implementation of projects, programs and activities that are
geared toward the development of the municipality.
Also, I am reacquainting my familiarity with the pertinent section of
RA 7160, particularly on those that affect the municipality”.

The goal of this administration in this first (1st) term of office is
to improve its current income level classification; from being a
third (3rd) class municipality to a second (2nd) class LGU.

Mayor Engue will continue to serve his constituents in his
utmost capacity as a true resident of Jordan.

SERBISYO PARA SA TAWO!
WILL ALWAYS REMAIN TRUE
TO HEART.

MEET YOUR MAYOR

HON. PAUL VINCENT DE LA CRUZ

by: LGOO VI Romie M. Potot
Having been elected at the age of 37, Mayor Paul Vincent G. De La Cruz is presently the
youngest Local Chief Executive in the Province Guimaras. He graduated his Bachelor of
Laws at the University of San Agustin - Iloilo in 2010. A youth leader and a lawyer by
profession, he entered the political arena and was elected as Sangguniang Bayan Member
for two consecutive terms (2013 – 2019). He served as Municipal Vice Mayor from 2019-
2022 and won the mayoral race in the recently concluded May 9, 2022 elections.

Atty. Paul as he is fondly called, firmly believes that public office is a public trust that
needs to be brought to greater heights. He anchored his 6-point agenda on the UPWARD
kind of public service that focuses on:

Upscaling of government service delivery
Participative governance for inclusive growth
Web and digital platform optimization
Agri-Fishery Development, Protection and Conservation
Revitalization of the local economy
Development and operationalization of public utilities

Being the son of a former Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Member, Mayor Paul understands that there is no
higher calling in terms of a career than public service,
which is a chance to make a difference in people's
lives.

As of now, his main focus is giving attention to the
concerns of his constituents. Whenever there is time,
he enjoys having fun with family members and friends
and of course, strolling as his hobby.

If asked when will he introduce his special someone?

HE SMILINGLY REPLIES…
ISAIAH 60:22.

MEET YOUR MAYOR

HON. NINFA GADNANAN GAJO

by: LGOO VI Leonisa D. Anib
Hon. Ninfa Gadnanan Gajo was first elected as the Mayor of the Municipality of San
Lorenzo, Guimaras last May 9, 2016. With no political experience prior to her mayoral
candidacy, she was confidently endorsed by the party to take the lead in this municipality
believing much in her capacity to unite their group.
She is a midwife by profession, however, she dedicated her younger years in taking good
care of their two (2) sons while she was serving as private secretary to her husband Jimmy
Octaviano Gajo, the former three (3) termer Mayor of San Lorenzo and supporting his
outstanding political career before she took over the post. Truly, in every man’s success
there’s a woman behind. It is no wonder that she is considered as an excellent wife and
mother. Likewise, as she was always saying, her husband is the wind beneath her wings.
Mayor Ninfa is known for her motherly style of management. She has a pure
and sincere heart. She is very economical and transparent in terms of finances.
Also, she always wants to get the best value of the money the government is
spending for the services to its constituents. Though she is very direct and
tough sometimes, but her intentions are always pure and honest with her
desire for changes or improvements within the municipality. Visitors who came
for courtesy to the mayor would always say that she is very approachable and
accommodating. She is also very active in community affairs
especially in church.

A HANDS-ON MAYOR as she was

mostly labelled by her co-politicians and this was
first witnessed when San Lorenzo had won several
cultural competitions (local, regional and national
level) under her hands-on management.
A leader with a vision, strong political will and a pro-
development local chief executive with a sense of
urgency and unbiased decisions, which apparently
lead towards Good Governance.

MEET YOUR MAYOR

HON. ANNABELLE SAMANIEGO

by: LGOO VI Marivic S. Badilla
Honorable Annabelle Vilches Samaniego, publicly known as Pempe, was born August 14,
1972. She is currently serving her 2nd term as the Mayor of the municipality of Sibunag and
is elected as the President of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines -Guimaras
Chapter.

Mayor Samaniego entered politics in 2016 as a Sangguniang Bayan Member and was
elected for her 1st term as Municipal Mayor last 2019 to 2022.

Mayor Annabelle's development agenda are focused on:
Maximize agriculture and fishery resources for a competetive
economy
Sibunag as the Sports Capital of the Province of Guimaras
Development of health, education, security and gender equity
Provision of adequate, stable and stable infrastructures to the
social and economic sectors
Promote environmental and ecological balance
Honest, clean, accountable and transparent local governance

She believes that if you have been elected by the
people of your community to a government position, it
is your responsibility to cause change for the better.
And being the mayor of a municipality in one of the
most livable places in the country, she has the difficult
job of balancing the budget, local needs, and available
resources. but Mayor Annabelle would work to make all
of these things happen. She is hardworking, ever
dynamic and easy to approach....

INDEED, SHE IS THE MAYOR THE
MUNICIPALITY OF SIBUNAG
DESERVES.

NUEVA VALENCIA RECEIVES THE 2021 NATIONAL
ANTI-DRUG ABUSE COUNCIL PERFORMANCE AWARD

by: LGOO VI Romie M. Potot

Ensuring that Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs) are This will not be possible without the active involvement
effectively performing their mandate is a paramount and support of the local officials, concerned NGAs,
priority for the DILG. These ADACs are our allies in our CSOs, Faith-based organizations and other
anti-illegal drugs campaign so it is right to stakeholders.
acknowledge their contributions to the campaign
against illegal drugs in the country. The LGU regularly conducts the Joint Municipal Peace
and Order Council (MPOC) and Municipal Anti-Drug
To ensure the continuous improvement and Abuse Council (MADAC) to ensure that concerns on
performance of ADACs in the implementation, peace and order and illegal drugs are properly acted
monitoring and evaluation of anti-illegal drug upon. The MLGOO who is the Head Secretariat of the
activities, the DILG has issued Memorandum Circular MPOC & MADAC provides secretariat services and
2021-027, which sets the Guidelines in the Conduct of rendered technical assistance in the implementation
Anti-Drug Abuse Council Performance Audit and and documentation of related programs, projects and
Awards for Audit Year 2019 and 2020. activities.

Based on the criteria, functionality and audit score of Among the best practices initiated by the LGU in
ADACs will be determined in terms of organized local partnership with the DILG are the regular conduct of
ADAC, conduct of ADAC meetings, allocation of funds advocacy campaigns, revitalization of ADACs, and
for anti-illegal drug activities, formulation and operationalization of Balay Silangan that provides
implementation of ADAC plans and program, reformation program and livelihood trainings for drug
supervision and support to Component ADACs and surrenderees not only from Nueva Valencia but also
their innovations. other municipalities.

ADACs that attain 85 to 100 points are classified as Presently, the LGU is on the process of enacting its
High Functional (Ideal), those with 51 to 84 points are Drug-free Workplace Ordinance that aims to ensure
Moderate Functional (Progressive) and those with 50 that all public officers and personnel of the
points and below are Low Functional (Basic). municipality, both elective and appointive, remain
drug free in order to continuously provide effective
Nueva Valencia, Guimaras is one of the recipients of and efficient service to the people.
the 2021 National Anti-Drug Abuse Council
Performance Award in recognition of the LGU’s Although there are a lot of challenges along the way
exemplary efforts in the performance of its duties in but because of the collaborative efforts all the
complementing the national government’s anti- stakeholders, the 22 barangays of Nueva Valencia,
illegal drug campaign and in garnering a score of 100 Guimaras sustained their status as Drug Cleared
and 98 functionality points respectively during the Barangays.
conduct of 2019 and 2020 ADAC Performance Audit.

San Lorenzo Association
of Barangay Secretaries (SLABS)

by: LGOO VI Leonisa D. Anib

Barangay Secretaries of the Twelve(12) Started on 2019, the Capacity-building for Barangay
Barangays are more confident and Secretaries of San Lorenzo is conducted through
Technical Assistance during their regular Monthly
knowledgeable on barangay administration, Meeting. This initiative is to create, enhance and
specifically, their duties and responsibilities. develop barangay secretaries capacity and increase
personal knowledge and skills surrounding local issues
arising in their respective barangay relative to barangay
administration.

SLABS biggest impact is that it strengthened confidence,
skills, knowledge and solutions to community
issues.Like, cases filed with Lupong Tagapamayapa were
minimized, etc. It also builds strong relationship with as
it gains support and cooperation in all endeavors.
Coordination has also been made easy.

DILG-GUIMARAS
C O N D U C T S W O R K S H O PIt took us one (1) year for the said initiative to be accomplished, but we believed that capacity-building is a
O N D O C U M E N T A T I O Ncontinuing education and that it should be sustained.

by: LGOO V Aaron S. Andaya

DILG Guimaras conducted a training-workshop entitled
"Your Story, Our Story, Leveraging the Power of
Storytelling"on March 30-31, 2022 at Zankamp Chalet,
Jordan, Guimaras

The seminar workshop focuses on the fundamentals of
news writing for print and social media. Participants were
from the Provincial Government of Guimaras, Municipal
LGU documenters and writers from Guimaras State
College. LGOO II Mark Joenel Castillo provided his
expertise as the resource speaker.

Participants of the activity were given an orientation on
the basics of story writing and demonstrated writing well-
organized articles.

The said activity is in line with the Documentation of Best
Practices and Social Impact of the FY 2020 under Local
Government Support Fund.

RESPONSIBILIDAD MO,
SUPORTAHAN NI MLGOO

(SUSTAINABILITY OF DRUG CLEARED BARANGAY)
by: LGOO VI Marivic S. Badilla

The Philippine Drug War is the anti-drug policy and actions of the
Philippine government under Former President Rodrigo Duterte,
who assumed office on June 30, 2016.

In line with this, MLGOO started to focus on the Advocacy of
Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) Functionality in order to
facilitate all the requirements of all barangays for the declaration as
DRUG CLEARED BARANGAYS by the Regional Oversight Committee.

With this, ALL BARANGAYS were declared as DRUG CLEARED
BARANGAY last 2017, FIRST VALIDATION IN REGION VI. But the said
status should be sustained by the barangay.

The MLGOO continued to support the Barangay Officials and
Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council thru advocacy and monitoring
the functionality of said council. During the said activity,
constituents, volunteers, and persons who used drugs (undergone
CBDRP-Graduated) were involved.

Through this initiative, persons Who Used Drugs are now
aware of the consequences of the result if they will
continue to use the illegal drug, youth and other
constituents are vigilant and people are taken away from
the lure of illegal drugs. A BALAY SILANGAN was also
established in coordination with other agencies and local
government units.

The next step for the LGU is to FACILITATE the
requirement in order to enhance initiatives towards
attaining a DRUG CLEARED MUNICIPALITY.

DILG GUIMARAS CONGRATULATES THE
RECIPIENTS OF THE 2021 SEAL OF GOOD

FINANCIAL HOUSEKEEPING

by: LGOO II Nikko L. Chua

The Province of Guimaras is once again awarded with the Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping
(GFH) by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). The Municipalities of
Buenavista, Jordan, Nueva Valencia, San Lorenzo and Sibunag likewise achieved the same feat.
The results were released by the DILG last May 27, 2022.

Good Financial Housekeeping recognizes the practice of the local government Units (LGUs) of
financial transparency and accountability and instituted public reporting of the budget and
expenditure of local governments.

All local governments in the country are Governor Samuel T. Gumarin said he is
assessed based on Accountable honored by the endowment as this is a
Governance, Transparent Governance, clear proof of his transparent governance.
Frontline Service Performance, and "Nagapasalamat ako sa Department of
Participatory Governance. Interior and Local Government sa pagkilala
GFH is one of the factors being considered sa probinsiya sang Guimaras. Pamatuod
for an LGU to pass the first core area of lang ini nga wala naton ginaabusaran ang
SGLG which is Financial Administration. paggamit sang pondo sang gobyerno," he
Local Government Units who got the Seal added.
have access to the Performance Challenge
Fund, a support fund utilized for local
development initiatives for the
advancement of national government goals
and strategic thrusts.

DILG-Guimaras
launches knowledge

tools and services

by: LGOO V Aaron S. Andaya

The DILG-Guimaras launched knowledge management services and facilities in order to enhance
access to information for its clients. Composed of the Microsite, Vlogs and Library Cart, these
interlinked tools provide both the public and DILG Officers access to DILG learning materials from
across the Philippines, with some being produced locally at Guimaras.
This started on 2021 when government employees started adopting a hybrid form of working
environment where going to the office was limited to only a few days a week. As a result,
coordination and knowledge exchange was often done online, specifically with the use of social
media and online cloud services. Although this was already being done before the pandemic, working
from home accelerated the use of online tools. Even trainings were being conducted through the
internet. The sudden influx of information and change created became overwhelming and DILG-
Guimaras immediately recognized that. Just like in the physical office, online files and activities also
have to be organized and easily accessible.

GUIMARAS TOPS
SUBAYBAYAN IN

REGION 6

by: LGOO V Genevive S. Jadulos

The Province of Guimaras ranked first in SubayBayan with a performance rating of 96% through the
released regional memorandum relative to the status of SubayBayan updating last April 25, 2022
among the six provinces and two highly urbanized cities (HUCs)



This is transparency to the next level!

As part of its communication and advocacy initiatives, the OPDS, through its PMED and UPMO, is
developing a campaign to increase public awareness.

The SubayBayan platform (subaybayan.dilg.gov.ph) promotes project transparency, LGU
accountability, and participatory governance. This will serve as easy reference material for the LGU
partners and other stakeholders to know about and navigate the SubayBayan system.

HIGHLIGHTS

"Salamat!" - an appreciation DILG Guimaras conducted
gala for the Guimaras its first "Career and
outgoing officials held at
Guimaras Covered Gym on Professional Development"
June 28, 2022 activity among its personnel

last June 16-17 at the
Clearwater Beach Resort,
Nueva Valencia, Guimaras

Turnover Ceremonies
of the Provincial
Government of
Guimaras on
June 30, 2022.

Assessment on the 2nd Quarter 2022 Provincial Management Documentation and
functionality of the and Coordinating Commitee (PMCC) assessment on the social
Municipal's Local Committees
on Anti-Trafficking and Anti- Meeting last June 14, 2022 at the 23rd impacts of the Local
Violence Against Women and CPMP Hall Guimaras Police Provincial Government Support Fund
their Children (LCAT-VWAC) (LGSF) Projects in the Province
Office
of Guimaras.
BADAC Reorientation of DILG-Guimaras with
PDEA IA I Jeanette D. Reyes, Acting Provincial

Officer, discussing initiatives towards
advocating a Drug Free Workplace and to

answer queries regarding the ADAC
Functionality Assessment

DILG Regional Director Juan Jovian Ingeniero together with DILG
Guimaras Provincial Director Dino Ponsaran visits Governor
Samuel Gumarin of the Province of Guimars last May 13, 2022
in the Governors Office, Jordan Guimaras

Featured Corner DILG DIGEST

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DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Regional Office IV

PROVINCE OF GUIMARAS

Provincial Capitol Grounds, San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
Email: [email protected]

Editorial Board

Chairman PD Dino A. Ponsaran

Vice Chairman LGOO VII Jean M. Quistadio

Member LGOO Charmaine T. Galvez

EDITORIAL STAFF

Editor-in-Chief LGOO V Aaron S. Andaya

Managing Director LGOO II Nikko L. Chua

Contributors:
LGOO VI Leonisa D. Anib
LGOO VI Marivic S. Badilla
LGOO VI Romie M. Potot
LGOO VI Portia S. Samaniego
LGOO VI Jessica M. Villaluna
LGOO V Genevive S. Jadulos
LGOO II Nikko L. Chua
LGOO II April Marie V. Querubin