DILG NE LUNTIANG PITAK 1ST 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. 1 January - March 2019

Inside this issue:

Victorious Troopers:
Stronger, Better and Bolder

San Jose City, Nueva Ecija- “We (Victorious) Battalion with the
give our country respect and theme, "Victorious Troopers,
honor by what we do every day. Stronger, Better, Bolder at Nine"
Kung gaano kasinop, on February 15, 2019 held at the
kadedikado, at kung gaano Headquarters of 84IB, Sitio Junior
katotoo tayo tumutugon sa ating Campo, Brgy. Sto. Niño II, San
tungkulin - that is the highest Jose City, Nueva Ecija.
honor that we can give to our
country. Ang magagawa natin One of the highlights of the
ay gawin natin ng lubus-lubusan program was the awarding
ang ating sinumpaang tungkulin: ceremony for deserving
Serving the People. Securing the personnel and civilian partners
Land.”, delivered by Dir. Renato who significantly contributed to
G. Bernardino, Keynote Speaker the accomplishment of the unit's
during the 9th Founding mission. Dir. Bernardino
Anniversary of the 84th Infantry commended the men and
women of the 84th Infantry

(continued on page 3)

BALAY SILANGAN

Reformation Center opens in Talavera, Nueva Ecija

With PTR. Oliver Manzano, Hon. Nerivi
Santos-Martinez and PDEA Dir. Gen. Aaron
N. Aquino

“Hindi lang PDEA ang kailangan dito, kailangan Manzano, and representatives from various
lahat magtulong-tulong para matapos yung national and local government agencies.
problema. We (PDEA) cannot do it alone.
Kailangan namin ng kaagapay at tulong sa The Balay Silangan in Talavera was the 25th
iba’t ibang ahensiya at lahat ng law inaugurated reformation center nationwide. This
enforcement agencies. Kung lahat tayo ay program is an alternative intervention for
magtutulong-tulong, makakayanan ang surrendered drug personalities (who are not
pagsugpo sa iligal na droga”, pointed out by users/dependents) where they are given
PDEA Dir. Gen. Aaron N. Aquino during his intervention, counseling, and livelihood program
message in the Inauguration and Blessing of the to help them become more productive and law
“Balay Silangan Reformation Center” on abiding citizens.
February 18, 2019 at Brgy. Sampaloc, Talavera,
Nueva Ecija. Dir. Gen. Aquino also added that the
Sangguniang Kabataan plays a vital role in the
The program was attended by Hon. Nerivi society since they are the voice of the youth
Santos-Martinez, Atty. Aurelio M. Umali and they must be involved in the advocacy
representing Gov. Czarina D. Umali, DILG against illegal drugs. The BADACs should also be
Provincial Dir. Renato G. Bernardino, PDEA functional and the BADAC members must be
Regional Dir. Atty. Gil T. Pabilona, NEPPO fully oriented with the duties and responsibilities.
Provincial Dir. PSSUPT. Leon Victor Z. Rosete, COP And he ended his speech saying, “Tayo’y
of Talavera PSUPT. Alexie A Desamito, PTR. Oliver magkapit-bisig at sama-sama tayong lumaban
para pagdating ng 2022 maging drug clear
2 LUNTIANG PITAK sana ang ating mahal na Pilipinas.” ●

MANILA BAY

The battle to clean, rehabilitate & preserve

NUEVA ECIJA – The Manila Bay Clean-Up, Rehabilitation and
Preservation Project started in 2008, where 13 Mandamus
agencies and 178 LGUs in Regions III, IV-A and NCR were
mandated to spearhead the project.

As part of the Manila Bay Watershed Area, all LGUs within the
Province of Nueva Ecija except Nampicuan and Cuyapo
participated on the kick-off activity for the intensified Clean-Up,
Rehabilitation and Preservation of Manila Bay dubbed by
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as
the “Battle for Manila Bay”. The activity was conducted
simultaneously in Regions III, IV-A and NCR. All barangays,
including their constituents and Non-Government Organizations
initiated a clean-up activity to clear the waterways connecting
to Manila Bay within their area. They also conducted Information
Education Campaign to educate the inhabitants on the
different environmental laws implemented in their respective
barangays.

Prior to this, SILG Eduardo M. Año issued Memorandum Circular
No. 2019-09 directing all barangays within the Manila Bay area
to conduct a weekly clean up activity every Saturday following
the launch on January 27, 2019, and to ensure the participation
of all barangay officials and employees including volunteers,
CSOs, youth organizations and barangay residents in the
clean-up activities. This is in keeping with their mandate to
safeguard the protection of environment and sanitation of their
respective areas.

(Victorious Troopers...from page 1)

Batallion for the courage, bravery, ultimate sacrifices and service to the Filipino people and the love
for the country.
Also, two Former Rebels (FRs) were granted financial and livelihood assistance under the Enhanced
Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP). This program responds to the circumstances,
needs and concerns of former rebels through provision of assistance and seeks to consider their basic
rights and situations as men and women.

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Nueva Ecija hopes for a Clean and Honest Election

Some of the provincial and local candidates with the head of the different
agencies in Nueva Ecija release doves as symbol of peace and unity.

Signifying the commitment to a peaceful local Signing was held at the Nueva Ecija Provincial
elections, the candidates for local government Police Office, Cabanatuan City.
posts stood and marched together on the
Midterm Elections Unity Walk conducted on The activity ended with the release of white
January 14, 2019 at the Freedom Park plaza doves, symbolizing peace and unity with the
grounds, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. high hopes of achieving fair, peaceful and
orderly May 2019 elections in the province. ●
To show their unending support, the
Commission on Elections, Department of the
Interior and Local Government, Philippine
National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection,
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and
the Armed Forces of the Philippines, among
other government agencies, participated in
the said activity. PD Renato G. Bernardino
mentioned on his welcoming message the
relevance of the activity, which is to unite all
elective officials and candidates to attain
honest elections. After the Unity Walk, an
Interfaith Prayer Rally and Peace Covenant

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Barangay Natin, Sama-Samang Paunlarin

The Provincial Showcase for

Barangay Assembly 2019

was held in Barangay Militar,

Palayan City, Nueva Ecija

last March 23, 2019. The

theme of this year’s State of

the Barangay Address

(SOBA 2019) in the said

barangay was “Barangay

Natin, Sama-Samang

Paunlarin”.

The assembly was
participated in by Hon.
Adrianne Mae J. Cuevas,
Punong Barangay Rodolfo
A. Rizabal, DILG Nueva Ecija
Provincial Director Renato
G. Bernardino, CLGOO
Louie C. Manarpiis, DILG
Nueva Ecija Provincial
Team, DILG Region 3 Team,
representatives from various
government agencies and
key officials.

On his message, Dir. Renato G. Bernardino, emphasized the importance of the SOBA. He enlightened
the residents of the barangay that the SOBA is a necessary undertaking for the barangay officials to
present barangay accomplishments, plans and development goals, and to address the issues and
problems relevant to the members of the community. He also informed the residents regarding the
DILG program “Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays”. He encouraged the officials to lead
their barangay to the best of their ability for them to be awarded with the Seal. Dir. Bernardino also
presented issues pertaining criminality, illegal drugs, corruption, disaster preparedness and
environmental concerns pressing communities nationwide. He also encouraged the barangay
officials and residents to work hand in hand in finding solutions to these situations.

Hon. Adrianne Mae J. Cuevas, on her message, assured the residents that the pending and on -going
projects for Barangay Militar will push through. For the incoming election, she asked all the eligible
voters to participate and use their best judgement in electing public officials.

Punong Barangay Rodolfo A. Rizabal, a Retired Colonel, assured the residents that he will continue to
deliver his duties and responsibilities with utmost excellence as a public servant. Through the reports
of the barangay treasurer and barangay kagawads, he presented the barangay's financial report, list
of on-going and completed projects, and the list of projects to be implemented.

All citizens are enjoined to actively participate and be involved with all the plans, projects, and
programs of the barangay to attain a productive society where people live happily. ●

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A Minute of Silence

Prayer for Peace in the Philippines

The DILG Nueva Ecija Provincial Staff joined the Almighty God, in Your mercy and
Pasa Lord Prayer Movement, led by LGOO II compassion, forgive our sins and the
Leovielyn H. Aduna at exactly 12 noon of February sins of our people. Look with favor
7, 2019 at the Conference Room, DILG NE upon us as we pray for our country, the
Provincial Office, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. Philippines.
After the Prayer Movement, Dir. Bernardino
encouraged everyone to make this a habit every Bless our leaders with wisdom,
noon to spare a minute and fervently pray for the and
country. integrity, truthfulness

This universal prayer seeks God's favor, blessings righteousness.
and guidance for leaders, safekeeping of families
and grace to live at peace with one another. It Uphold our families and keep our
also asks for an armor of protection from foreign children safe. Help us be upright and
invasion, lawless acts, terrorism and war, as it seeks moral citizens, living together
peace, unity, prosperity and transformation for the peacefully, with sincerity, loving-
nation. This also seeks for the country to be united kindness, acceptance, tolerance and
in prayer regardless of the religious affiliation. forgiveness.

The “Pasa Lord” urges the Filipinos to pray for the Protect us from foreign invasion and
entire peace and to help ease the country's prob- destructive influences, and defend us
lems. ● from acts of lawlessness, terrorism and
war.

Grant our country peace, unity and
prosperity, and bring about the
transformation of our nation so that we
may be Your light to Asia and the world.

Amen.

GAD CORNER

The Magna Carta of Women (Republic Act No. 9710)

- defines Gender and Development Program (GAD) as the
development perspective and process that is participatory
and empowering, equitable, sustainable, free from
violence, respectful of human rights, supportive of
self-determination and actualization of human potentials. It
seeks to achieve gender equality as a fundamental value
that should be reflected in development choices and
contends that women are active agents of development,
not just passive recipients of development.

GAD focuses on Gender Mainstreaming or a strategy for:

 making women’s as well as men’s concerns and

experiences an integral dimension of the design,
implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies,
programs and projects in all social, political, civil, and
economic spheres so that women and men benefit
equally.

 assessing the implications for women and men of any

planned action, including legislation, policies or programs
in all areas and at all levels.

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DILG Locally-Funded Project Team in Action

Driven by the Department’s efforts to monitor and Quezon, Nueva Ecija
validate Locally-Funded Projects (LFP). The DILG LFP
Team of Nueva Ecija conducted various project
monitoring activities within the province. Some of the
exemplary LFPs are “New Construction of Level III
Potable Water Supply System in Barangay North
Poblacion, Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija” and “Expansion of
Level III Water System in Barangay San Miguel,
Quezon, Nueva Ecija”.

One of the aims of the department in the
implementation of water projects is to ensure the
quality and potability of the water, which will serve as
the primary source of drinking water for the
beneficiaries within the barangays. Hence, the
department mandated the concerned LGUs to
conduct a Potability Test prior to its implementation,
and to guarantee the quality on structural integrity if
the steel members can carry the weight of the
elevated water tank.

Through the implementation of the project,
approximately 1,100 households benefited and made
a great impact to their daily lives. In addition, the
community is also encouraged to take responsibility in
the maintenance of the said project, which provides
access to affordable, safe, and clean water for a long
period of time. ●

LFP TEAM– NUEVA ECIJA

ENGR. III JASPER JC D. BUGAY
ENGR. III JOHN MARH E. JULIAN
ENGR. II SHERMAN R. CANGCO
ENGR. II JONATHAN S. DELA CRUZ
ENGR. II REYNALDO B. GARCIA JR.
ENGR. II JONATHAN G. LADIGNON
ENGR. II JOHN CARLO R. TADEO
PCDO II JOSE CARLOS Q. MUDLONG

Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija

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Minalungao National Park, Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija

One of the few remaining
natural environments of the
region, Minalungao National
Park is a 2,000-hectare
protected area located in
General Tinio, Nueva Ecija. It is a
tourist attraction slowly gaining
popularity in the local travelers’
circle. This secret haven located
on the foothills of the
extensive Sierra Madre Mountain
Range is just under four hours
away from the capital Manila.

The green patch of land is
halved by Peñaranda River and
limestone formations.
Minalungao came from “Mina”
which means mine, and
“Lungao”, a local word for a
cave. Indeed it has a system of
caverns which most are yet to
be explored.

When you do decide to visit, time
and money won’t be an issue.
You can go on a day tour if you’re
looking for a quick weekend
getaway. For the true nature
lovers, overnight camping is also
doable as there are camping sites
within the park itself.

This park also offers Cliff Diving
activities. You may choose from
the numerous jutted rocks which
serve as favorite jump-off points
for the not-so-faint-hearted. Just
remember that the river is shallow
in some parts so you have to
make sure that the area you will
be jumping in is deep enough to
avoid accidents.

-source: https://insights.looloo.com/
minalungao-national-park/

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Mt. 387 / Mt. Batong Amat

“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are
beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home;

that wildness is a necessity”

- John Muir, Our National Parks

Mt. 387 (also known as Batong Amat) has instantly gained its
ground as one of the popular climbs in Central Luzon since the time
it was introduced to the mountaineering community at the onset of
2017. Now, it has become as one of the favorites even by newbies
and occasional hikers because mainly of two factors: 1. the
supposed view of the so-called Chocolate Hills of the North; and 2.
the cool dip at the nearby Aloha Falls after the climb.

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New Year's Call to Governor Czarina D. Umali - January Written Examination Assessment for Technical
7, 2019 Applicants for DILG-Nueva Ecija - January 10, 2019

Provincial Team Conference - February 4, 2019 Coordinating Conference re: Barangay Drug Clearing
Program - March 5, 2019

Promotion and Appointment #BarangayAssembly2019 Brgy. San Roque, Gapan City
- March 5, 2019
DILG Nueva Ecija’s newly promoted and
appointed officers! - EDITORIAL BOARD-

LGOO VI Alfa Krista P. Cruz Provincial Director
LGOO VI Amelia O. Guansing Engr. Renato G. Bernardino
LGOO V Edgardo W. Adriano, Jr.
Consultants
LGOO V Kimberly B. Ruiz LGOO VII Dennis A. Daquiz
LGOO II Maria Gabriela Isabel C. Bernardez LGOO VII Fortunato M. Abraham, III

LGOO II Mary Joyce A. Jose Supervising Editor
LGOO VI Alfa Krista P. Cruz
Managing Editor/Layout Editor
LGOO II Maricar Janice C. Perez

Contributors
DILG Nueva Ecija Personnel

Circulation Manager
ADA IV Millicent Kaye I. Velasquez