DILG NE Luntiang Pitak 1st Qtr 2020 Issue

LUNTIANG PITAK

The Official Quarterly Publication of DILG Nueva Ecija

Volume VI, Issue No. 1 January- March 2020

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

Novo Ecijanos: together, let us

fight against COVID-19

By ADA IV Marie Chia S. Roncesvalles What’s inside?

The Provincial Government of Nueva In Nueva Ecija, five (5) cities and Inter-agency meeting on 2
twenty-seven (27) municipalities are Infectious Disease held 2
Ecija convened the Provincial working hand-in-hand to implement Provincial Roll-out on the 3
Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the preventive measures in the spread of GAD Plan and Budget 3
preparedness, prevention, mitigation the virus, one of which is the 4
and containment of the pandemic implementation of the Enhanced Monitoring System 6
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the Community Quarantine, as Provincial table validation 7
whole province. The Provincial IATF had pronounced by President Rodrigo
its meeting to discuss plan of actions Duterte to initially address threat of for monitoring of LCPC
and preventive measures to flatten the outbreak in the country. Further, LGUs Nueva Ecija complies 100%
curve of spreading the virus. also conducted disinfection and
decontamination, massive information conduct of 2019 SGLG
The novel coronavirus, now known as and education campaign, strict Exit Conference
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), was checkpoints to exit and entry points,
first detected December last year in and other precautionary measures to COVID-19 Forum held
Wuhan, China and was declared avoid the widespread of COVID-19.
pandemic by World Health BJMP holds “Alay Lakad
Organization (WHO) as more than On the other hand, the national para sa Kamalayan
hundred countries including the government through the Department ng Piitan”
Philippines was already affected. of the Interior and Local Government
2019 Good Financial
Housekeeping Passers

in Nueva Ecija

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Inter-agency meeting on Infectious Disease held

By LGOO II Vivorey S. Lapitan

Corona Virus Acute Respiratory Disease,
(2) discuss the protocols on how to handle
Persons under Investigation (PUI) and Persons
under Monitoring (PUM), and (3) address the
issues and concerns of the participants regarding
the 2019 nCoV ARD and other infectious
diseases.

The Department of Health- Nueva Ecija LGOO II Vivorey S. Lapitan discussed the DILG
Memorandum Circular 2020-023 entitled
spearheaded the conduct of Inter-agency “Amended Guide to Action against the 2019
meeting for infectious disease held at Dr. Paulino Novel Coronavirus Acute Respiratory Disease” to
J. Garcia Memorial Research and Medical Center provide guidelines to LGUs for preventive actions
(PJGMRMC), Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija on against 2019 nCoV ARD.
February 11, 2020.
Other member agencies including the DOH,
The activity aims to (1) educate LGUs and other DepEd and PhilHealth also discussed issuances
stakeholders about the facts regarding 2019 Novel from their respective agencies pertaining to 2019
nCoV ARD during the activity.

The said activity was attended by the
representatives from the LGUs, NGA, private
hospitals and the media within the Province.

DILG NE conducts Provincial Roll-out on the
GAD Plan and Budget Monitoring System

By LGOO II Maria Gabriela Isabel C. Bernardez

LGOO V Edgardo W. Adriano, Jr., Provincial GAD Focal Person,
presenting the mechanisms of the GADPBMS.

The DILG Nueva Ecija in coordination with the to expedite the submission and review process of
GAD Accomplishment Report and Plan and
Provincial Government of Nueva Ecija Budget in accordance with the DILG
conducted the Provincial Roll-out on the Gender Unnumbered Memorandum dated January 08,
and Development Plan and Budget Monitoring 2020 issued by Dir. Anna Liza F. Bonagua, CESO III
System (GADPBMS) on January 29, 2020 at Sierra of the Bureau of Local Government
Madre Suites, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija. Development. Further, LGUs need to adapt the
use of the online monitoring system and to
This activity aimed to introduce the use of determine the recommended developments
GADPBMS to City/Municipal GAD Focal Person and enhancements considering the different
and Provincial Planning and Development Office
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Provincial table validation for monitoring of LCPC

By LGOO II Maricar Janice C. Perez

To sustain the national efforts in the localization of
the National Strategic Framework for Plan
Development for Children or Child 21, there is a
need to make the LCPC functional as the core
local institution for child-related programs. The
purpose of this table validation is to review and
validate the submitted required documents based
on its Functionality Indicators namely,
Organization, Meetings, Policies, Plans and Budget
and Accomplishments and to rate its Level of
Functionality as Basic, Progressive, Mature and
Ideal being the highest.

The Department of the Interior and Local LGOO II Maricar Janice C. Perez, Focal Person of
LCPC, discussed and presented the Legal Bases of
Government- Nueva Ecija, being the Chairman of LCPC; Composition and Functions of the local
the Provincial Inter-Agency Monitoring Task Force councils; and Functionality Indicators based on
(IMTF) for Monitoring the Functionality of the Local DILG MC No. 2008-126 dated August 21, 2008.
Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC)
facilitated the table validation on February 5, 2020 The Provincial IMTF is composed of Provincial
at DILG Nueva Ecija Provincial Office. Director Renato G. Bernardino, Chairman;
Provincial Social Welfare Development Officer Ms
Elvira H. Ronquillo, Vice-Chairman; and the
members from PPDO, DepEd Nueva Ecija, NEUST,
TALA ng Nueva Ecija and Ako ang Saklay.

Nueva Ecija complies 100% conduct of 2019 SGLG

Exit Conference

By LGOO II Donnabel E. Estipular

inputs by LGUs to come up with a comprehensive
analysis of its performance and immediate
interventions.

With Program Manager LGOO VI Alfa Krista C. Reyes during the SGLG Provincial Focal Person LGOO VI Alfa Krista
SGLG Exit Conference in the Municipality of Jaen, Nueva Ecija. C. Reyes and Alternate Focal Person LGOO II
Donnabel E. Estipular conducted Exit Conferences
LGUs in Nueva Ecija undergone series of Exit through open discussion and interview with key
officials and department heads in LGU using their
Conferences for the 2019 Seal of Good Local 2019 GARs covering the seven (7) governance
Governance (SGLG). The said conferences aimed areas of the SGLG such as Financial
to discuss the Governance Assessment Report Administration, Disaster Preparedness, Social
(GAR) which contains the overall performance of Protection, Peace and Order, Business Friendliness
the LGUs in the previous year. and Competitiveness, Environmental Management
and Tourism, Culture and the Arts.
The results and findings will be used as guide and
To ensure that the areas in need of improvement
will be strengthened by the LGUs, regular
monitoring will be taken by the LGU’s SGLG Focal
Person and DILG Field Officers. The Local Chief
Executives and functionaries also committed to
ensure cooperation and full support to undertake
recommendations during the Exit Conferences.

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COVID-19 Forum held (Novo Ecijanos; together...from page 1)

By LGOO II Vivorey S. Lapitan

PJGMRMC, Nueva Ecija - the Provincial Government

of Nueva Ecija headed by Governor Aurelio “Oyie”
Umali in partnership with the Department of Health –
Nueva Ecija spearheaded the conduct of COVID-19
Forum on February 18, 2020.

The activity aimed to inform the members of the During the IATF-EID meeting headed by Governor Aurelio M.
Provincial COVID-19 Inter-agency Task Force of Nueva Umali at Governor's Office, Old Capitol Compound,
Ecija, Local Government Units and other stakeholders Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija.
about the facts regarding COVID-19, guidelines and
protocols with regards the prevention, mitigation, ensured that Local Government Units are properly
preparedness for, and containment of the COVID-19, guided, following all COVID-19 related issuances
including the proper handling of persons under from various National Government Agencies.
investigation and monitoring for coronavirus (PUI/
PUM) were also discussed during the activity. Further, barangays also play vital roles in this fight
against COVID-19 as Barangay Officials are also
The forum was attended by the heads and considered as frontliners. Barangays must have
representatives of LGUs, representatives from National activated and functional Barangay Health
Government agencies, private sector and the media Emergency Response Team or BHERT to assure
in the Province. that residents in their respective areas are
informed and being monitored. BHERTs are
During the activity, Governor Umali informed the accountable in monitoring the progress of Person
participants to remember two (2) things, first is the under Monitoring (PUMs) and Person under
hotline number of DOH for COVID-19 which is Investigation (PUIs) during and after the 14-day
0918-245-4000, where the public can call for help and quarantine period and must be reported to the
gather information about the virus and the official LGU’s Health Office.
website www.doh.gov.ph/2019-nCoV where the
public can access to be informed and updated So as to ensure the strict implementation of
about the facts regarding COVID-19. Enhanced Community Quarantine, curfew hours
are being implemented across the province and
LGOO II Vivorey S. Lapitan discussed the DILG most of LGUs have declared total lockdown.
Memorandum Circular 2020-023 issued by the
Department to guide the LGUs on their actions With the increasing number of confirmed cases of
against the 2019 Novel Corona Virus Acute COVID-19 in the country, Novo Ecijanos are united
Respiratory Disease nCoV ARD (COVID-19) during the by heart and in actions as they are continuously
activity. Other member agencies such as the DOH hoping that this pandemic which brought about
and DepEd also discussed the issuances pertaining to troubles to the lives of every Filipino will soon come
COVID-19 issued by their respective agencies. to an end.

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Locally-Funded Projects Status for FY 2019

Performance Assistance to Conditional
Challenge Municipalities
Fund Matching Grant to
(PCF) (AM) Provinces for Road

Repair, Rehabilitation
and Improvement
(CMGP)

 8 On-going  10 On-going  3 On-going
 6 Not yet started  4 On-going liquidation  3 Total Projects
 14 Total Projects  36 Not yet started
 50 Total Projects Amount Allocated:
Amount Allocated:
Amount Allocated: Php 128,075,459.68
Php 35,800,000.00
Php 274,721,500.00

LFP Team inspects on-going project in Bongabon

By LGOO II Maricar Janice C. Perez

Kaingin” were under the F.Y. 2019 Assistance to
Municipalities (AM) Program. This seeks to
equitably assist and deliver basic services
providing construction of road projects. The said
project is on-going at 65% accomplishment.

Site inspection of the on-going construction of Local Access The Local Government Units (LGUs) are
Road - Barangay Sisilang & Barangay Social confronted with rising public demands and
expectations that will fully benefit the citizenry.
The regular inspection of road project in Bongabon, With the Municipality’s effort in complying with
the required set of guidelines and procedures,
Nueva Ecija was conducted by DILG Nueva this project will evidently be a great help to the
Ecija- Locally Funded Project (LFP) Team on January residents and will give them an easy access.
24, 2020. The “Local Access Road- Barangay Sisilang
& Barangay Social and Local Access Road- Barangay After the thorough inspection, an exit
conference was also conducted to give
feedback to the Local Chief Executive (LCE) on
the Teams’ observations and findings. The
Locally Funded Project (LFP) Team requested to
enjoin the concerned LGU Functionaries to fulfill
the commitment and carry out the
recommendations.

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BJMP holds “Alay Lakad para sa Kamalayan ng Piitan”

By ADA IV Millicent Kaye I. Velasquez

and control the administration and operation of
all jails with pronged tasks of safekeeping and
development of PDL.

BJMP Regional Director J/Dir. Allan Sullano Iral,
CESE graced the event and emphasized in his
message the bureau’s mission which is to
enhance public safety by ensuring humane
safekeeping and development of Persons
Deprived of Liberty (PDL) in all district, city, and
municipal jails for their reintegration to society.

B“ agamat sila’y nagkasala, sila pa rin ay may The said Alay Lakad was also attended by Hon.
Reichel Ann R. Villanueva (Municipal Councilor),
karapatang mabuhay at magbago” – BJMP LGOO VII Ariel G. Espino (DILG-NE Cluster Team
Leader), LGOO VI Rosie J. Sabiniano (MLGOO of
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Talavera), PSupt. Alexia A. Desamito (Chief of
(BJMP)–Talavera Municipal Jail conducted the 1st Police of Talavera), and Ptr. Oliver Manzano
BJMP Nueva Ecija Alay Lakad 2020 with the theme (CSO-Faith based). The activity was also
“Lakad para sa Kamalayan ng Piitan” on February participated in by jail wardens from the districts
14, 2020 at the Municipality of Talavera, Nueva of Nueva Ecija, representatives from colleges
Ecija. and universities and different service providers in
the municipality.
The activity aimed to promote information about
the Bureau. The BJMP is an attached agency of The activity concluded with a film showing
the Department of the Interior and Local highlighting the former PDL who is now part of
Government (DILG) mandated to direct, supervise BJMP personnel. Also, various service providers
and stakeholders signed the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) which signifies their
continuous support to the programs
implemented by the bureau.

Nueva Ecija Provincial Land Use Committee convened

By LGOO V Kimberly B. Ruiz

Provincial Government of Nueva Ecija convened
to review the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and
Zoning Ordinance of the Municipalities of
Carranglan, Guimba and Nampicuan, on
February 12, 2020 at the Governor's Conference
Room, Nueva Ecija Provincial Capitol.

The CLUP and Zoning Ordinances under review
were presented by the respective Municipal
Planning and Development Coordinator of the
aforesaid LGUs.

During the presentation of the Comprehensive Land Use Plans and The said plans were reviewed in accordance to
Zoning Ordinances of the municipalities. related national laws, directives and issuances.

The Provincial Land Use Committee (PLUC) of the Further, the PLUC will indorse the CLUP and
Zoning Ordinances of the said LGUs for approval
to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan upon inclusion
of the recommendations provided therein.

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DILG Nueva Ecija holds staff meeting via Zoom

By LGOO II Maricar Janice C. Perez

March 27, 2020 - The DILG Nueva Ecija Provincial online technology through electronic mails, social
media and video conferencing via online
Office, headed by LGOO VI Alfa Krista C. Reyes, platforms.
Program Manager, held its first staff meeting
through Zoom Cloud Meeting, an online platform During the meeting, the Section Chiefs reminded
for video conferencing. the staff on the different schedules of reporting,
explained the monitoring systems to have one and
Since the Work From Home (WFH) arrangement same understanding, and directed to maintain an
started, the staff are in constant open open coordination and be available on urgent
communication with the available online media matters or as need arises.
like Facebook and Messenger to ensure the
continuous monitoring and compliance of all The Zoom shall also be used from time to time to
Local Government Units. The Department has also conduct meetings and to closely coordinate with
encouraged its field offices to maximize the use of the team.

2019 Good Financial Housekeeping Passers in
Nueva Ecija

PG Nueva Ecija

Cabanatuan City

Gapan City

Aliaga Palayan City General Tinio
Guimba
Bongabon San Jose City Laur
Licab
Cabiao Science City of Muñoz Llanera
Lupao
Carranglan San Antonio
Nampicuan
Cuyapo San Isidro San Leonardo

Gabaldon Talugtug Santa Rosa
Santo Domingo
General M. Natividad Zaragoza
Talavera
The Good Financial Pantabangan

Housekeeping (GFH) assesses Peñaranda

how well Local Government Quezon

Units comply with set Rizal
accounting and auditing

standards, rules and

regulations.

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GAD Corner

The National Women’s Month governance and make “change” a conscious
effort to know, understand, and provide what ALL
Celebration (NWMC) every March is part of the citizens need. Create and facilitate platforms to
worldwide observance of the International discuss good practices, gaps, challenges, and
Women’s Day. In 2017, the PCW Board Members commitments in pursuing gender and
and Inter-Agency Technical Working Group development (GAD) – to strengthen
identified the NWMC theme “We Make Change implementation of the Magna Carta of Women.
Work for Women”, which shall be used from Inspire and empower women and girls to be
2017-2022. It highlights the empowerment of agents of change – to contribute in promoting
women as active contributors to and claimholders gender equality and the empowerment of all
of development. This pursuit of development is also women
anchored on the commitment of “Malasakit at
Pagbabago” or True Compassion and Real Thus, government agencies and local government
Change. units shall ensure that their programs and activities
for the NWMC contribute in achieving these
The 2017-2022 NWMC generally aims to inform and objectives and the focus of the 2020 celebration.
engage women as stakeholders of government -source: https://www.pcw.gov.ph
programs and services- to promote citizen-centric

(Provincial Roll-out...from page 2) (2019 SGLG Exit...from page 3)

aspects and trends of the GAD program. The Further in preparation for the upcoming 2020
integration of online mechanism results for fast SGLG, the SGLG Focal Persons also discussed
transaction and smooth flow of GAD operations. RA 11292 or An Act Establishing and
Institutionalizing the Seal of Good Local
Ms. Marijune Munsayac, Assistant Provincial Social Governance for Local Government Units, and
Welfare and Development Officer, welcomed the Allocating for This Purpose the Seal of Good
participants while LGOO VI Alfa Krista C. Reyes, Local Governance Fund.
Program Manager– DILG NE, mentioned that the
GPBMS is the significant indicator in the validation Having been approved into a law, 2020 SGLG
of the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Law continues in pursuit to encourage and
under Social Protection. LGOO V Edgardo W. challenge all LGUs to improve on their
Adriano, Jr. discussed the mechanisms and performance and delivery of basic services set
facilitated the hands-on simulation of the across the core and essential areas of the said
GADPBMS.

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Team Nueva Ecija welcomes new Cluster Team Leaders

Director Bernardino giving his welcome message to the new assigned Cluster Team Leaders.

DILG Nueva Ecija held its regular Provincial Team forms/annexes that require submission. The status
of reports including the incoming audits of the
Conference headed by Provincial Director Renato different programs and deadlines set to comply
G. Bernardino on February 7, 2020 at DILG Nueva with the given reports were also presented by the
Ecija Provincial Office, Cabanatuan City. The team different sections namely; Monitoring and
gave a warm welcome to the new assigned Evaluation Section (MES) by MES Chief LGOO V
Cluster Team Leaders for Nueva Ecija, CTL LGOO Kimberly B. Ruiz, Capability and Development
VII Ariel G. Espinosa and OIC-CTL LGOO VI Louie C. Section (CDS) by OIC-CDS Chief LGOO III Anna
Manarpiis, who are assigned in Districts 2 & 3 and Marie P. Batad and Finance and Administrative
Districts 1 & 4, respectively. Section (FAS) by FAS Chief LGOO V Edgardo W.
Adriano Jr.
Program Manager LGOO VI Alfa Krista C. Reyes
discussed the recently issued Memorandum During the PD’s hour, Director Bernardino
Circulars to give a clearer understanding on its mentioned to continue doing the best and have
purpose, guidelines and most importantly on the harmonious working environment.

The Disiplina Muna National Advocacy Campaign

aims to activate the real concept of governance
where the citizenry is aware of their roles and
responsibilities and are practicing active citizen
participation in nation-building.

Created through DILG Memorandum Circular No. Hon. Flor Paguio Esteban leading the Disiplina Muna Pledge to
2019-181, Disiplina Muna provides guidance to all the Barangay Officials of Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija.
local government units and heads of agencies on the
concept and importance of the culture of discipline.

January 15, 2020– Inauguration of the Nueva Ecija Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center graced by
Dir. Catalino S. Cuy, Executive Director of Dangerous Drugs Board

February 4, 2020– Interview and deliberation of applicants February 27, 2020– Launching of Joint Industrial Peace
for vacant positions by DILG NE HRMSPB Concerns Office (JIPCO)

- PRAYER - - EDITORIAL BOARD-

ORATIO IMPERATA LABAN SA PAGLAGANAP Provincial Director
NG COVID-19 Engr. Renato G. Bernardino

Diyos Ama namin, lumalapit kami sa iyo para sa aming - Supervising Editors -
kahilingan na kami ay iyong proteksyunan laban sa LGOO VI Alfa Krista C. Reyes
COVID-19 na kumitil na ng maraming buhay at nakaapekto
na sa sangkatauhan. LGOO V Kimberly B. Ruiz

Nanalangin kami para sa Iyong biyaya para sa mga taong - Managing Editor & Layout Artist -
inatasan na pag-aralan ang kalikasan at ang sanhi ng virus na LGOO II Maricar Janice C. Perez
ito, gayundin upang mapahinto ang patuloy nitong paglaganap.
Gabayan Mo po ang mga inatasang mangalaga sa kalusugan na - Contributors -
kanila nawang magampanan ang kanilang tungkulin nang DILG Nueva Ecija Personnel
buong husay at may malasakit. Gabayan Mo po ang mga
kawani ng pamahalaan at ang mga nasa pribadong institusyon - Circulation Manager -
sa kanilang paghahanap ng lunas upang masugpo ang ADA IV Millicent Kaye I. Velasquez
pandemyang ito.

Ipinapanalangin namin ang lahat ng mga naapektuhan. Nawa
ay hilumin Mo po ang kanilang karamdaman.

Ipagkaloob Mo po nawa sa amin ang iyong biyaya upang kami
ay patuloy na makagawa ng kabutihan para sa lahat at
makatulong sa lahat ng mga nangangailangan.

Ipinapanalangin po namin ito, sa pamamagitan ng aming
Panginoong Jesukristong Iyong anak, na nabubuhay at
naghahari kasama ng Espiritu Santo, magpasawalang hanggan.

Amen.