DILG NUEVA ECIJA LUNTIANG PITAK 3RD QTR 2019

LUNTIANG PITAK
The Official Quarterly Publication of DILG Nueva Ecija

Ramoso Street, Old Capitol Compound, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija

Volume V, Issue No. 3 July– September 2019

Validation of Good Local
Governance Conducted

RAISING THE BAR OF EXCELLENCE. The National Assessment Team
validated the potential SGLG passers in the Province of Nueva Ecija.

Following the assessment of all Development Coordinators, Local Inside this issue:
LGUs in the province from April to Finance Committee, Local Disaster
May this year, and series of Risk Reduction and Management Road Clearing in the 2
assessment and calibration from Officers, Local Social Welfare and Province of Nueva Ecija
the provincial, regional, and Development Officers, Chiefs of
national level, 14 LGUs rose as Police, Local Environment and Orientation on CFLGA 3
potential SGLG passers from Nueva Natural Resources Officers, and
Ecija namely Bongabon, Cabiao, Punong Barangays. Retooling on POPSP-PCMS 4
Cuyapo, Llanera, Nampicuan,
Palayan City, Rizal, San Jose City, Results of the validation were then ADACs 6-7
San Antonio, San Leonardo, Santa submitted to the National Quality
Rosa, Science City of Muñoz, Committee for finalization. The
Talavera, and Zaragoza. announcement of the official list of
passers will be this October of
These LGUs were validated by the 2019. ●
National Assessment Team (NAT)
composed of delegates from VMLP and PCL New Set of 8-9
Region XI through interview, Officers
document review, and onsite visit
from August 20 to 21, 2019. Among KBP Oplan 12-13
the LGU functionaries who BroadcasTreeing
presented their documents and
undergone interview for validation Employees’ Welfare 15
include the Local Planning and

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Road Clearing in the Province of
Nueva Ecija

Representatives from the concerned agencies namely DILG, DPWH, BFP
and PNP engaging in the discussion and clarification of DILG MC. No. 2019-
121

Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija- office. submitted by LGUs to their
“The province shall have a task respective DILG field offices to
force to monitor the actions of One of the main objectives of check their compliance and
the LGUs after the 60-day the meeting is to address the thereafter, the DILG Provincial
deadline” Dir. Renato concerns raised by the Office shall consolidate the
Bernardino, DILG Nueva Ecija agencies including the system said reports.
Provincial Director, of road clearing and
emphasized during the joint clarification of the guidelines. All the agencies mentioned
meeting of DPWH, BFP, and He also requested the above ensured to carry out the
PNP, discussing matters relative assistance in implementing the implementation of the said
to DILG Memorandum Circular said circular. circular until the 60-day
No. 2019-121 or known as deadline on September 29,
Road Clearing of Illegal As mandated, weekly 2019. ●
Structures and Constructions performance reports are also
on September 18, 2019 at
Nueva Ecija Police Provincial

Licab, Nueva Ecija General Tinio,, Nueva Ecija

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2019 Orientation on Child-Friendly
Local Governance Audit

The Provincial Social Welfare conducting the audit.
Development Office (PSWDO) in
cooperation with DILG Nueva Ms. Aple Shayne B. Lomoljo,
Ecija conducted the orientation
on the Revised Child-Friendly Registered Social Worker from
Local Governance Audit on
September 16, 2019 at Sierra the Regional Sub-Committee for
Madre Suites, Palayan City,
Nueva Ecija. the Welfare of Children —

The activity was attended by Department of Social Welfare
City/Municipality Local
Government Operation Officers and Development Field Office Ill
and City/Municipality Social
Welfare Development Officers. thoroughly discussed the
The main objective of the
activity is to capacitate the revised indicators, namely:
DILG Field Officers and
participants with the required S u r v i v a l ; D e v e l o p m e n t ; Ms. Aple Shayne B. Lomoljo of RSCWC
knowledge and skills in
Protection; Participation and

Governance highlighting the

technical definitions and rating Meanwhile, LGOO Il Maricar

guidelines stated on the CFI-GA Janice C. Perez presented the

Handbook and how to properly implementing procedures or

a c c o m p l i s h e d t h e D a t a steps to be undertaken during

Capture Forms (DCF) which will the audit process, the duties

be used in the Data Gathering and responsibilities of the Inter

and Audit Proper of the CFLGA — Agency Monitoring Task

assessment. Force (IMTF) and the legal

bases of the social services

required form the Cities and

Municipalities.

CORE RIGHTS. Children need special support to be able to fully CFLGA is an annual assessment
enjoy their rights. activity that covers all cities and
municipalities nationwide and
aims in achieving a "Child-
Friendly Philippines: A Caring
and Protective Society of, by,
and with the Philippines" as it
satisfies the key elements of
responsive structures and
systems and a knowledge
management system (KMS).
●

GAD Corner

Source: pcw.gov.ph

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Retooling on POPSP PCMS &
POPS Plan Review in the Province of Nueva Ecija

Aiming to further strengthen the implementation LGUs’ POPSP PCMS Compliance, respectively.
of peace and order and public safety programs On the other hand, CTL I Dennis A. Daquiz
of Local Government Units in Nueva Ecija, the discussed a brief overview on POPS Planning.
Department of the Interior and Local Meanwhile, CTL II Fortunato M. Abraham III
Government Nueva Ecija Provincial Office in immediately proceeded his lecture on POPS
collaboration with the Provincial Government of Planning and facilitated the review of POPS Plan
Nueva Ecija spearheaded the review on Peace of the province, cities and municipalities.
and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Planning
and retooling on the use of POPSP Policy On the second day, LGOO V Kimberly B. Ruiz
Compliance Monitoring System (PCMS) held last guided the LGUs in the various steps of database
August 1-2, 2019 at Sierra Madre Suites, Palayan encoding and monitoring in the POPSP PCMS.
City, Nueva Ecija. She also presented the status of encoding of
LGUs’ compliance to the system.
The DILG conducted the activity as a response
to the gap identified during its Peace and Order The activity was participated in by the DILG Field
Council Audit performance of the province, Officers, City/Municipal Administrators, Chiefs of
cities and municipalities, in which majority of Police and LGU POPSP PCMS Focal Person. ●
LGUs garnered low score on Pillar 4 (Reports) -
the reporting scheme of POPS Plan
accomplishments in the POPSP PCMS despite
LGU’s actual accomplishments on POPS-related
activities. DILG Provincial Director Renato G.
Bernardino acknowledged the participants and
delivered his welcome message highlighting the
importance of conducting the activity so as to
help LGUs improve their compliance to POPSP
PCMS and POC Audit Performance as well.

LGOO V Ronnel S. Ubungen and LGOO VI Alfa
Krista P. Cruz, Program Manager, presented the
POC Performance Audit 2018 results and the

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Regional IQA Team audits DILG Nueva Ecija

The DILG Nueva Ecija was LGCDD Chief Ener P. Analysis Report (PAR), and
subjected to the Internal Cambronero, CESE and were different attachments included
Quality Audit (IQA) relative to composed of: SAO Maria Resa in the processes.
the implementation of the B. Pangilinan and Atty.
Quality Management System Chairmaine Jacqueline I. An exit conference was also
(ISO 9001:2015) for the First Paulino. conducted to give feedback
Semester 2019 on July 24, 2019 on the audit results to the
at DILG NE Provincial Office, The process owners had management and recommend
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. undergone an in-depth actions for improvement.
interview by the team. They
This audit aims to determine the were probe regarding the PD Renato G. Bernardino, in his
extent of compliance of the detailed process/procedures, closing message, conveyed his
province to ISO 9001:2015 and its objectives, risks or the appreciation for the audit team
legal requirements and to relevant issues met, and other and assured that the province
contribute continual related matters. The process will continue its commitment to
improvement in the Quality owners also presented the adhere with the Quality
Management System (QMS) documents such as Quality Management System
processes. Monitoring and Evaluation standards. ●
(QME), Process Summary
The Audit team headed by Logsheet (PSL), Performance

The Audit team and Process Owners during the assessment and interview.

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A walkthrough to the ADAC-
Functionality Monitoring System

Palayan City, Nueva Ecija- The walked the participants also guided the participants on
DILG-Nueva Ecija conducted through the ADAC-FMS, an how to navigate through the
roll-out on the implementation online system where system, to answer data capture
of Memorandum Circular No. designated focal persons can questions and to upload MOVs.
2019-117 entitled 2018 submit accomplishment reports
Anti-Drug Abuse Council from province/city/municipal to This years’ ADAC Audit, through
(ADAC) Performance Audit and regional level. This system also the system, will pave way to the
orientation to the ADAC- monitors and measures improvement of collection,
Functionality Monitoring System effectiveness of ADACs for the management, analysis and
(ADAC-FMS) last August 2, 2019. improvement of processes and storage of data. ●
strengthening of policies. He
LGOO II Kristian Rob D.
Santiago presented the salient LGOO II William P. Villena presenting the new system.
features of the circular
emphasizing the three (3)
phases of audit implementation
which includes data gathering,
verification, and audit results
calibration and finalization. On
the other hand, LGOO II
Nathan Philip B. Moral,
Provincial Focal Person,
presented the ADAC audit
indicators which defines the
functionality and effectiveness
of the council. He also
discussed how the level of
functionality is determined
based on points garnered from
the audit.

LGOO II William P. Villena also

Provincial Audit Team validates
City and Municipal ADACs of Nueva Ecija

through the ADAC-FMS

Pursuant to the provisions of DILG Memorandum Daquiz with the assistance of LGOO VI Alfa Krista
Circular No. 2019-117 entitled “2018 Anti-Drug P. Cruz (DILG), Col. Leandro V. Novella (PNP), Ms.
Abuse Council Performance Audit” specifically Jenlyn Abejuela (PDEA), Rev. Fr. Arnold M.
Section 3.4.2 or Phase 2: Data Verification Phase, Abelardo (CSO), and Mr. Ariel G. Severino (CSO).
the ADAC Provincial Audit Team (APT) convened
to review and verify all submitted means of LGOO VII Daquiz welcomed the Audit Team and
verification (MOVs) of City and Municipal ADACs gave an overview of the 2018 CADACs/MADACs
using the ADAC-Functionality Monitoring System Audit. He also stressed the importance of
(ADAC-FMS) last September 17, 2019 at DILG Performance Audit to higher ADACs to ensure
Nueva Ecija Provincial Office, Cabanatuan City, their continuous improvement and performance
Nueva Ecija. in the implementation of anti-illegal drug
activities. Thereafter, LGOO VI Cruz presented
The ADAC APT was composed of Dir. Renato G. the indicators that will be used to gauge the
Bernardino represented by LGOO VII Dennis A. functionality and effectiveness of City and

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LGOO VII Dennis A. Daquiz giving the ADAC LGOO VI Alfa Krista P. Cruz orienting the Audit
Provincial Audit Team an overview of the 2018 Team of the indicators .
CADACs/MADACs Audit

Municipal ADACs. the APT, encoded the verification findings in the
system.
Indicators included in the validation are
Organized Local ADAC, Conduct of Quarterly Upon completion of the data verification
Meetings, Allocation of Funds, Implementation process, the printed Score Sheet was signed by
of ADAC Plans and Programs, Support to ADACs all members of the Audit Team. Said score
in Component LGUs, and Innovation/s. sheets shall then be uploaded by the DILG
Subsequently, the APT reviewed and verified the Provincial Office to the ADAC-FMS for submission
MOVs of CADACs/MADACs in the ADAC-FMS. to the National Audit Team. ●
DILG Provincial Office, through the instruction of

Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines (VMLP) –Nueva Ecija Chapter

The new set of officers of the Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines (VMLP) –Nueva Ecija Chapter
took their oath after their election on August 13, 2019 at La Parilla Hotel, Cabanatuan City, Nueva
Ecija.

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The new set of League Officers: Board of Directors: District Chairmen:
● President: VM Anselmo B. ● District I: VM Erwin Dyan D. ● District I: VM Jhelyn D. Velasco
Rodiel III (Talavera) Javaluyas (Aliaga) and VM (Sto. Domingo)
● Vice President: VM Glenda F. Jesulito E. Galapon (Guimba) ● District II: VM Monaliza H.
Macadangdang (San Jose ● District II: VM Ramon Angelo Agdipa (Pantabangan)
City) R. Coronel (Science City of ● District III: VM Marie C.
● Secretary General: VM Muñoz) and VM Bonifacio D. Evangelista (Sta. Rosa)
Inocencio T. Bautista Jr. Soliven (Rizal) ● District IV: VM Amerigus B.
(Gapan City) ● District III: VM Moises A. Nagaño (San Leonardo)
● Treasurer: VM Julieta E. Carmona, Jr (Palayan City)
Maxwell(San Antonio) and VM Hernan P. Andres
● Auditor: VM Efren P. Alfonso, (Bongabon)
Jr. (Carranglan) ● District IV: VM Florentino C.
● Public Relations Officer Tinio (San Isidro) and VM Melvin
(PRO): VM Albert M. Caraang S. Pascual (Gen. Tinio)
(Licab)

PGNE’s Local Special Bodies & other Councils' Joint Meeting

The Local Special Bodies & other Councils' Joint Council (PPOC), Provincial Health Board (PHB)
Meeting of the Provincial Government of Nueva and others.
Ecija (PGNE) was conducted on September 16,
2019 at Sierra Madre Suites, Palayan City, Nueva Further, the organization of the Provincial Task
Ecija. Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict
(PTF-ELCAC) was approved through a joint
One of the purposes of the meeting was for the resolution of the PDC and PPOC pursuant to
Provincial Government to formally present the Executive Order No. 70 s 2018 and DILG
reorganized local special bodies in the province. Memorandum Circular No. 2019-125.
This is to introduce the accredited Civil Society
Organizations (CSOs) who are part of various Furthermore, the Provincial Peace and Order and
councils including Provincial Development Public Safety (POPS) Plan was presented and
Council (PDC), Provincial Peace and Order approved by the PPOC. ●

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DILG Nueva Ecija participates in Philippine Councilors’ League
Mainstreaming Disaster -Provincial Federation
Election held
Risk Management to Sustain Local
Infrastructure Workshop September 25, 2019, Nueva Ecija Convention
Center, Palayan City
The World Bank Group, under the Global Facility for
Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) and in The New Elected Officers:
partnership with Deltares Institute and their local
partner SCHEMA Konsult, Inc., is conducting a study ● President: Belinda Palilio
on Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Management to ● Vice President: Marjorie Matias
Sustain Local Infrastructure as part of the Bank’s ● Secretary General: Julius Sta. Maria
technical assistance to DILG under the Conditional ● Treasurer: Janneth Diaz
Matching Grant to Provinces (CMGP) for Road and ● Auditor: Adonis Balagtas
Bridge Repair, Rehabilitation and Improvement ● P.R.O.: Prince Joen Estavillo
Program. ● Business Manager: Rodney Cabrera
● Federation Directors:
Part of the governance reforms on Local Road
Management and Public Financial Management Edgar De Leon Jr.
aimed for under CMGP is increasing the capacity of Olivia Santos-Belmonte
LGUs in dealing with climate/disaster risks affecting Aurora Moreno
the local roads and bridges. Christian Binuya
Arnel Tecson
The study has been agreed upon to be conducted in Angelina Soleta
the Province of Nueva Ecija and as such, the World Jose Eulogio Rosalino Dizon
Bank, with Deltares and SCHEMA, has already Cleofe Felix
performed a risk assessment on natural hazards ● District Chairmen:
affecting the road network of the Province. Maria Kristine Regalado (District I)
Ferdinand Dysico (District II)
With this, a workshop on the project “Mainstreaming Romaric Capinpin (District III)
Disaster Risk Management to Sustain Local John Carlo Patiag (District IV)
Infrastructure” was conducted last July 19-20, 2019 at
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. Among the
participants were CMGP focal team from the
Provincial Government of Nueva Ecija, selected LGUs
and national agencies such as PAG-ASA and
NAMRIA.

Victor Dato (World Bank), Thomas Bles (Deltares),
Andrew Warren (Deltares) and Kristine Abrenica
(SCHEMA) led the workshop. Among the aims of their
presentations and the exercises that they facilitated
were to: (1) increase the familiarity of the
participants with the technical assistance; (2) present
and discuss initial project results related to risk
assessment, flood risk management and adaptation
strategy for provincial roads; (3) establish a common
understanding among the concerned national
agencies, DILG and LGU on the use and
enhancement of assessment data; (4) build capacity
of the LGUs and DILG to mainstream Disaster Risk
Management (DRM) to sustain local infrastructure;
and (5) provide recommendations for further
improvement of roads asset management, design
and construction practices on provincial roads in
relation to DRM by the LGUs. ●

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DILG NE Joins NDRRMC 2019 3rd Quarter
Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill

NDRRMC held the 3rd Nationwide Simultaneous Awardee. The chosen barangay simulated and
Earthquake Drill for 2019 on August 8, 2019. executed their contingency plans to
Conduct of NSED aims to enhance earthquake scenario. Cluster Team Leader
preparedness within the community, equipping Fortunato M. Abraham III and LGOO II William
the people with knowledge and skills needed Phillip R. Villena enjoined the other agencies as
when earthquake happens. This activity also evaluators in the conduct of Q3 NSED. ●
seeks to test earthquake evacuation plans and
evaluate the effectiveness of response and
contingency plans.

At exactly 2 o’clock in the afternoon, DILG NE The residents executing the duck, cover and
Provincial Office Staff performed the Duck, hold at Brgy. Pagas, Cabanatuan City.
Cover and Hold procedure led by DRR-CCA
Alternate Focal Person LGOO II Kristian Rob D.
Santiago. Personnel left the office building and
proceeded to the nearest open field area
followed by a headcount to ensure employees’
safety. A total of 33 LGUs in Nueva Ecija
participated in the said drill.

Meanwhile, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction DILG NE Provincial Staff leave the building
and Management Council 3 (RDRRMC3) towards the identified safe area.
partnered with non-government and
government agencies to conduct the activity.
The Regional ceremonial venue for this quarter is
at Brgy. Pagas, Cabanatuan City, a fifth-time
Gawad Kalasag (Kalamidad at Sakuna
Labanan, Sariling Galing ang Kaligtasan)

DILG supports the Celebration of the Abilities of Persons
with Disability

Pagtupad ng Karapatan ng mga Taong May
Kapansanan”.

The Provincial Social Welfare and Development
Office in coordination with the Provincial
Committee on Disability Affairs including the
DILG, conducted the said activity at Nueva Ecija
Convention Center, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija
on July 22, 2019. This was also participated in by
the Persons with disabilities (PWDs) from the 32
local government units in the province.

One of the contestants in the Solo Singing This activity aims to raise awareness and to
competition. encourage every citizen to take active
responsibility in uplifting the economic and
Palayan City, Nueva Ecija- The 41st National social conditions of the PWDs. Solo Singing
Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Contest and Group Dancing Contest were
Week was observed from July 17-23, 2019 with included in the program, which aims to develop
the theme “Lokal na Pamahalaan: Kabalikat sa confidence and showcase the excellent voices
and impressive moves of the contestants. They
were very inspired to be creative in their

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interpretation of music. Medical mission was also
part of the activity to accommodate and
provide the PWDs for their health care needs.

By recognizing the needs and capabilities of
PWDs, we give them the opportunity to become
productive and empowered citizens of the
country. ●

Local Access Road Project in Laur Benefits Residents

CONVENIENCE. This project under F.Y 2018 AM Program makes an
essential contribution to economic growth and bring important
social benefits to the community.

With the effort of the DILG-Nueva Ecija Locally households directly benefit from the completion
Funded Projects (LFPs) Team to inspect and of this road.
validate the on-going and completed projects,
4th quarter sees the completion of several of It reportedly changed the socio-economic
these projects. One of the exemplary LFPs is condition not only of the residents of Brgy. San
“Local Road Upgrading in Brgy. San Juan” under Juan and Canantong but also the local farmers
the F.Y. 2018 Assistance to Municipalities of the neighboring Brgy. Sitio Camias. Now, local
Program. farmers have no difficulty in transporting their
products like buho, walis tambo, sweet potato,
The Municipality of Laur, a continuously eggplant and string beans.
developing municipality in the province of
Nueva Ecija, has recently finished the said “Malaking tulong itong ginawang kalsada para
project connecting Brgy. San Juan to Brgy. samin lalung-lalo na sa kagaya kong
Canantong. The newly concreted road has a paggugulay ang ikinabubuhay dahil napadali
total length of 1,196 kilometers with allocated ang pag-aangkat naming ng talong, kamote at
budget of Php 8,513,760. sitaw. Madalas kasi dati ay hindi ito madaanan
dahil nababalaho ang sasakyan sa putik”, a
The project started on October 11, 2018 and resident of Brgy. San Juan says. ●
completed on March 6, 2019. A total of 260

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KBP OPLAN

BroadcasTREEing

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“When
we plant
trees, we
plant the
seeds of

peace
and

seeds of
hope.”

DILG Nueva Ecija participated in the conduct of Pajarillaga expressed his gratitude to all the
“KBP Oplan BroadcasTREEing”, spearheaded by attendees and encouraged everyone to support
Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) his goal of planting 3 million trees or bamboos as
and Department of Environment and Natural part of the clean and green advocacy in the
Resources (DENR), at Brgy. Nazareth, General Municipality.
Tinio, Nueva Ecija on September 7, 2019. The
activity, hosted by the Local Government Unit Now on its 9th year, the partnership of the KBP,
(LGU) of Gen. Tinio and 7ID, aimed to plant 3,000 DENR and DILG, in cooperation with various
seedlings for the Sierra Madre Range. organization has already planted 11,000 Narra
seedlings in 2011; 7,000 narra saplings in 2012;
Mr. Ronnel S. Ubungen, MLGOO–General Tinio 2,200 Caballero seedlings in 2013; 5,500
stressed the importance of tree planting in the Mahogany and 59 ceremonial seedlings & 10
environment. He also encouraged everyone to giant bamboos in 2014; 3,180 Kawayang Tinik in
support the Manila Bay Program of the 2015; 3,700 Narra Saplings & 500 Bamboo
department particularly the clean-up. propagules in 2016; 2,300 Mahogany seedlings in
2017; and 300 Fruit Bearings trees in 2018. ●
On the other hand, General Tinio Mayor Isidro T.

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PEOPLE’S LAW ENFORCEMENT

BOARD (PLEB)

The People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB) is of our police have trained their credibility. As a
a check and balance mechanism. It is part response, there is a current push to strengthen
and parcel of the principle of the Rule of the PLEBs. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has
Law under which an ordinary citizen can have emphasized that while he supports the police,
redress of his grievance against law enforcers he will not tolerate graft and corruption
who abuse their authority. The PLEB involves abuses. In other words, there is no place for
the active participation of the community and rogue policemen in the Philippine National
empowers the individual citizen and the Police (PNP). This, however, does not imply an
community as a whole to participate in arms-length relationship between the PLEBs
instilling discipline in the ranks of our law and the PNP, but an amicable one. Thus, the
enforcers, or providing rewards and incentives PLEB plays a crucial role in weeding out police
for exceptional performance. scalawags and helping good cops remain
good. —Source: People’s Law Enforcement Boards
Recent challenges involving abuse of authority
(fb/plebphilippines)

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EMPLOYEES’
WELFARE

Tower Building Activity

Giving and Receiving Instructions
Activity

This level conducts regular provincial office staff meeting to ensure similar understanding on DILG
PPAs, as well as to tackle updates on reports and activities.

Likewise, the Program Manager and Section Heads utilize this time to inject team building activities
such as tower building, personality tests, and giving and receiving instructions activities. These
activities formed part of the regular staff meeting to build stronger relationship among the Provincial
Office Personnel. Thereby strengthening the backbone of DILG Nueva Ecija. ●

July 3, 2019- DILG Nueva Ecija Field Officers with DILG Key Officials and the Secretary of Inte-
rior and Local Government, Hon. Eduardo M. Año

July 22, 2019- Provincial Team Conference August 7, 2019- Orientation of C/MLGOOs on
the BDC Functionality Assessment

September 13, 2019- Civil Society Organiza- September 20-22, 2019– Capacity Building

tions (CSOs) Meeting for Local Legislators of Nueva Ecija

- EDITORIAL BOARD-

Provincial Director
Engr. Renato G. Bernardino

Consultants Managing Editor/Layout Editor

LGOO VII Dennis A. Daquiz LGOO II Maricar Janice C. Perez

LGOO VII Fortunato M. Abraham, III

Contributors

Supervising Editors DILG Nueva Ecija Personnel

LGOO VI Alfa Krista P. Cruz

LGOO V Kimberly B. Ruiz Circulation Manager

ADA IV Millicent Kaye I. Velasquez