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By: Gerald Philip DC. Esteves
To significantly ramp-up the country’s contact tracing pro-
gram following the signing by the President of the
“Bayanihan to Recover as One Act” or Bayanihan 2 Law, the
DILG Aurora led by Atty. Ofelio A. Tactac, Jr., A CESO V,
kicked off the series of assessment and interviews for the
Contact Tracer applicants in the Province of Aurora.
LGOO V Mary Joyce T. Bautista, DILG maginhawa at panatag na buhay para sa
Aurora Program Manager, graced the lahat. It is in line with the whole-of-nation
Aurora Provincial Police Office approach espoused by the President
#DisiplinaMuna National Advocacy Duterte administration.
Campaign Launching on July 13, 2020 at LGOO V Bautista discussed the concept of
Camp Captain Ravina Brgy. Sabang Baler, the advocacy campaign in order to promote
Aurora. the culture of discipline among constituents
and stakeholders. She highlighted, one at a
The campaign is anchored on the Philippine time, the components of program which are:
Development Plan (2017-2020) which aims [1] Road Clearing; [2] Disaster Prepared-
to lay down the foundation for inclusive ness and Resilience; [3] Anti-Smoking; [4]
growth and a high-trust society by ensuring Ease of Doing Business; [5] Liqour Ban; [6]
people-centered governance towards Am- Tourist spots; and [7] BADAC. AURORA
bisyon Natin 2040 that envisions a matatag,
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By: Gerald Philip DC. Esteves
“Ang pandemya po ay kayang solusyunan ng siyensya t ibayong disiplina, ngunit ang problemang
pangkapayapaan ay nangangailangan npo ng tulong ng lahat.”
As part of the minimum health standards, the DILG Aurora under- D -Gov. Gerardo A. Noveras, Province of Aurora
went Flushing/Disinfection/Decontamination through the Initiative ILG Aurora participated in the rebels especially in areas geographical iso-
of the Baler Fire Station headed by Insp Cesario M. Nalupa. Regional Task Force to End lated, disadvantaged and conflict-affected
Local Communist Armed Con- areas ,” Noveras said.
A s part of the continued improvement of the Strategic flict (RTF-ELCAC)’s conduct of He further stated that the government
Performance Management Review of the Department in Security Awareness and Knowledge Man- agencies are committed to relentlessly pur-
relation to the Submission of the Second Semester agement and Local Peace Engagement sue the remaining communist NPA terror-
2020 Office/Division/Individual Performance Commit- (SAKM-LPE) Cluster, September 16, 2020 at ists (CNTs) who opted not to lay down their
ment and Review (O/D/IPCR), the DILG Aurora Planning Unit the Sentro Baler, Brgy. Suklayin, Baler, Au- arms, the government will not stop to
convened on August 25, 2020, 1:30 PM, at the DILG Aurora Pro- rora. achieve lasting peace.
vincial Office via Google Meet, a Cloud-Based Video Conferencing
Platform, to prepare the said documents. The activity, which is a community consul- “Our community has a role and that is to
tation meeting aims to orient the partici- support our government. We assure you
LGOO V Rossella P. Edillor, first presented the contents of the pants composed of NGAS, Provincial and that our government particularly our army,
Memorandum dated August 18, 2020 relative to the Submission of Municipal Task Forces-ELCAC and some PNP and other security forces are here and
the July to December SPMS Performance Commitment Forms. former rebels, on the CTG Program and ready to assist former rebels and their fam-
Per the deadline set by the Regional Office, IPCRs for the perma- localized peace engagement. This also high- ilies to transition in becoming productive
nent employees and COS employees and DPCR for the Program lights the critical analysis of the LGU on the members of the society. Let us be united to
Managers and Cluster Team Leaders were due on the 7th and identified programs and projects in their achieve lasting peace in every community,”
14th of August 2020 respectively. Edillor, however, suggested to respective area of responsibility. Noveras said.
set an earlier deadline for the submission of the IPCR and DPCR
to give ample time for the review of the same before its transmittal This activity also aims to orient and provide During the activity, former rebel pledged
to the Regional Office. the increase in awareness on Executive allegiance to the Philippine Flag led by Gov.
LGOO V Edillor discussed the salient features of the Department Order number 70 of President Duterte to Noveras
Circular No. 2020-06 relative to the Revised Rating Scale for Fixed
Targets and Allocation of Percentage Weight for Strategic Priori- address the root causes of insurgencies, The DILG Aurora, on the other hand, is con-
ties, Core and Support Functions. The said circular is subjected to
Revise the rating scale for fixed or flat target; Categorize the suc- internal disturbances and tensions, and tinuously assisting Municipal Task Forces
cess indicators (targets) and allocate percentage weightsin rating in the implementation of the Retooled Com-
the actual accomplishments under strategic priorities, core and other armed conflicts and threats for inclu- munity Support Program (RCSP) aligned
support functions; and Ensure objectivity and fairness in the SPMS sive development. with the E0 70.
performance ratings.
Governor Gerardo A. Noveras said that the LGOO V Jonnie Glorioso, repre
provincial government of Aurora is contin- sentative of the DILG Region III
ually supporting the efforts of the PNP, AFP, office served as one of the
DILG along with the other concerned agen- resource speaker.
cies in pursuit of achieving sustainable
peace and stability in the province.
“We should avoid lack of communication.
Kumbaga sa mag-asawa kailangang nag-
uusap upang mabigyan ng solusyon ang
problema. We should pave the way for them
to provide interventions in order to address
issues commonly exploited by the communist
Upon setting the deadlines, OIC PM, LGOO V Mary Joyce T.
Bautista started with the tasking and preparation and consolidation
of the filled-up SPMS forms. Discussion for the revised rating
scale for SPMS was also facilitated by LGOO Bautista.
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Gerald Philip DC. Esteves
“Salamat dahil naniwala kayo sa Gobyerno. Kaya man ay
pansamantalang naligaw ng landas at paniniwala, nalulugod ako na
bumalik na muli ang tiwala ninyo sa ating pamahalaan.”
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BALER, AURORA. - A total of four former rebels who surrendered in the Province of Au-
rora were given financial assistance totaling P210,000,00 under the Enhanced Compre-
hensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) of the DILG which is a flagship program of
President Rodrigo Duterte’s peace and order agenda.
On September 17, 2020, Govenor Gerardo A. Noveras, Atty. Ofelio A. Tactac, Jr. CESO V,
DILG Aurora Provincial Director, LTC Reandrew P. Rubio, Commanding Officer, 91IB, 71D,
PA, PCOL Raul Siriban, PNP Aurora PD; and Ms. Abigaiel Paulino, OIC-PSWDO along with
General (ret) Abraham Claro Casis from the Office of the Presidential Advisor on Peace
Process (OPAP), led the awarding ceremony for the 4 former rebels during the conduct of
the E-CLIP AWARDING at the Governor's Conference Room, Provincial Capitol Compound,
Baler, Aurora.
Four (4) former rebels were granted an immediate assistance of Php 15,000.00 and a
livelihood assistance of Php 50,000.00 among other benefits specified in the E-CLIP im-
plementing guidelines.
CONTACT TRACERS Cont. Page 1 E-CLIP being locally-driven, managed and implemented is a national program that veers
away from the past practice of pre-packaged interventions designed at the national level.
Under the guidelines drafted by the DILG, It responds to the circumstances, needs and concerns of former rebels through provision
the contact tracers will earn a minimum of of assistance and seeks to consider their basic rights and situations as men and women.
P18,784 per month in a contract of service
status. Among their responsibilities are to The E-CLIP provides a wide range of benefits which includes Reintegration Assistance
conduct interviews, profiling, and perform (PHP21,000.00); Fire Arms Remuneration (Double-the-cost valuation); Livelihood Mate-
an initial public health risk assessment of rials and Implements or Employment Assistance (PhP100,000.00); Housing
COVID-19 cases and their identified close (PhP450,000.00); Medical Assistance; Legal Assistance; and College Tuition and Stipend
contacts; refer the close contacts to isola- (tertiary level), among others.
tion facilities; conduct enhanced contact
tracing in collaboration with other agen- As part of the program, one former rebel gave a testimony on the reasons why they ended
cies and private sectors; conduct daily up joining the reds. They blamed poverty and lack of opportunities that blinded them to
monitoring of close and general contacts believing the platforms of the Militia groups. “Hindi naman namin ginustong mapunta sa
for at least 14 days, and perform such ganoong sitwasyon, ngunit, dahil na rin sa kahirapan ng buhay, napaniwala kami sa mga
other tasks in relation to the COVID re- pangako nilang magiging maayos ang lahat. Pero nagpapasalamat kami na muli ninyo
sponse.
kaming tinanggap.”, he added, as he echoed his gratitude to the government.
In his closing message, Atty. Tactac stated “Walang mabuting maidudulot ang mabuhay sa
karahasan, walang umunlad at umasenso sa digmaan. Maaring mahusay sila sa paggawa
ng tula. Binabaluktot ang katotohanan, pero hangang salita lamang ang maibibigay nila.
Sa inyong pagsuko nagkakaroon ng bagong panimula para sa magandang kinabukasan.”
He thanked the Governor for his support, the PNP and the 91st IB for paving the way for
the surrender of the former rebels
The Province of Aurora, given its COVID-
19 free status, is one of the provinces with
the least number of allocation for contact
tracers.
The assessment series will be scheduled
up until September 24, 2020.
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O n the 10th of challenges and gaps in Photo was taken on RSCP Refresher Training last February, 2020
September, Barangay Drug Clearing
Provincial Programs.
Peace and “This planning workshop
Order Council (PPOC)- activity was prioritized D ILG Aurora Provincial Director identified issues of the community by closing
Provincial Anti-Drug since CBDRP and CSAR Atty. Ofelio A. Tactac Jr., CESO V the governance and development gaps through
Abuse Council (PADAC) were parts of ADAC Audit. graced the Opening Ceremony of the provision of needed government programs,
through the technical I took advantage of the Retooled Community Support projects, and activities while ensuring that
assistance of DILG Auro- time of audit postpone- Program (RCSP) Refresher Training for Class 1 - development is sustained and peace is being
ra headed by PD Ofelio ment to help your baran-
A. Tactac, Jr., CESO V and gay to document all your 20 together with the Armed Forces of the Phil- promoted," he said.
through the support of anti-drug related activi-
MPOC-MADAC Casiguran ties…”, he added. He also ippines (AFP) Batallion Commander LTC Rean-
piloted Barangay Com- presented the 2016 drug Rubio highlighted that the training aims to mo-
munity Based Drug Re- cases data which gave a drew Rubio and PNP PD PCOL Raul C. Siriban
habilitation Program total of 3,490 drug per- tivate and strengthen the enforcement of peace
(CBDRP) and Communi- sonalities within the prov- held at 91st Sinagtala Infantry Batallion, Sep-
ty Support Aftercare ince of Aurora. and order situation and pave its way for the
Reintegration (CSAR)
tember 17, 2020.
Program Planning Discussing further, LGOO smooth execution of government projects for
Workshop cum II Buenaventura ran The said activity intends to train the participat- the sustainable development of every
Strengthening Barangay through the previous drug ing personnel as CSP Operators in anticipation community.
Peace and Order Coun- war activities of the ad- to their immersion in the Barangay
cils (BPOCs) and Baran- ministration. From Bahay “I can do things you cannot do. You can do
gay Anti-Drug Abuse Pagbabago of PNP to Com- In his message, LTC Reandrew Rubio, keynote things that I cannot do, together we can do
Councils (BADACs) in munity Based Drug Reha- speaker, expressed his gratitude to Atty. Tactac things to accomplish the mission in support of
Casiguran, Aurora. bilitation Program or
The activity was partici- Oplan Sagip, this then and DILG Aurora personnel for their active in- Executive Order no. 70 of President Rodrigo Roa
pated by Punong baran- taken over by the Depart-
gays, Secretaries and ment of Health opening volvement in the program and highlighted the Duterte. The Aurora Provincial Task Force to End
Barangay Duty Officers the program in the com-
clustered in two groups in munity to increase sup- importance of the program in ending com- Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC)
compliance to minimum port. This scheme promot-
health standards set by ed a paradigm within the munist insurgency. will soon be in reality,” he said.
the MIATF on September society to acknowledge
10 and 11, respectively. drug dependence as a “The mayor is in the frontline in their programs, Rubio also encouraged the participants to help
multifactorial disorder projects, and activities that are geared towards end insurgency in Central Luzon by the end of
institutionalizing sustainable peace and devel- 2020.
During the opening, PD and reduced stigma and opments. And through the RCSP, it will address
Tactac cited the im- discrimination against
portance of the activity drug users. She added that
and ensured that technical participation of drug per-
assistance from the DILG sonalities to the program
in such activities will be had have been given com-
provided. “We the DILG prehensive approach by
are here to support you. taking into accounts their
We are nott here just to needs and collaborated
supervise your Barangays, with various CSOs, Law
we are also because we are Enforcers and Health
your partners in accom- Sectors.
plishing your mandate.”, Through the 2 day plan-
PD Tactac added. ning workshop activity, all
Moreover, MLGOO Jesus L. barangays devised their
Vizconde, Jr., ensured that CBDRP and CSAR plans
barangays understood the that will be implemented
concepts of CBDRP and in combatting illegal drugs
CSAR where all partici- in their respective com-
pants determined various munity.
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G iving highlights on the Department’s private citizen.
approach towards a strengthened The Status of Compliance to Full Disclosure Policy Since the implementation of DILG Regional Memo-
internal communication system in Portal Posting, Status on the Barangay FDP Posting randum Circular No. 2020-009 regarding the
view of the challenges brought by for the 3rd Quarter 2020 and the Status of DRR – amendment of work arrangements for the Provinc-
the pandemic, the DILG Aurora Provincial Office, CCA Intranet, were also discussed by DRR-CCA es under the Modified Enhanced Community Quar-
headed by Atty. Ofelio A. Tactac, Jr. CESO V, FDPP Focal Alternate Person ADA VI Bon Paby P. antine and the General Community Quarantine, the
held the Provincial Online Team Conference Mingua. DILG Aurora Provincial Office personnel and the
through Google Meeting, an online platform for MLGOOs still remain in constant communication
video conferencing on September 30, 2020 at the Issues and pertinent issuances relative to financials with the available online media platforms like
DILG Aurora Provincial Office. like MITHI allocations, GSIS new protocols and Facebook, Messenger and Google Online Plat-
submission of Accomplishment Reports were dis- forms for Video Conferencing like
The video conference was held to ensure the con- cussed by ADAS II Melowe R. Indiana.
tinued delivery and accomplishment of the as- Google Meet to ensure the continuous monitoring
signed tasks and responsibilities of each personnel. Atty. Tactac, along with the Section Chiefs remind- and compliance of all Local Government Units to
The PO also provided guidance on the issues and ed the staff of the different schedules on reporting, pertinent reports and other deliverables.
concerns regarding the government’s response on explained the monitoring systems to have one and
the COVID-19 pandemic. same understanding, and directed to maintain an The Google Meet and Zoom Cloud meetings shall
During the meeting, LGOO V Mary Joyce T. Bau- open coordination and be available on urgent also be used from time to time to conduct meetings
tista gave a briefing to the MLGOOs relative to matters or as need arises. and to closely coordinate with field personnel.
the nationwide mass hiring of contact Tracers to be
deployed in their respective municipalities. She
also reminded the Field Officers regarding the
official use of the DILG logo. She reiterated that
the Department of the Interior and Local Govern-
ment (DILG) has not issued any authorization to any
individual or entity to use its name and logo for
any merchandise to be sold to individuals/groups/
Through the efforts and initiative of Llave categorized and declared geographical
DILG Aurora led by Atty. Ofelio A. unit into zones and identified which type of
Tactac, Jr., CESO V, the provincial of- community quarantine fits them, and nar-
fice MES and DRR team spearheaded rowed it down. They gathered information
a Simulation Activity on Zoning Containment. such as population, inventories of facilities and
The activity, participated by five contact trac- spot mapping which was used in the action
ing team members from the eight municipali- planning.
ties of Aurora, was conducted in strict Further, re-orientation on Contact Tracing was
compliance with health protocols on the 9th of discussed by LGOO VII Dennis A. Daquiz to ac-
September at the DILG Aurora Provincial Of- centuate the role of the Contact Tracing Teams
fice, Baler Aurora. (CTT) in restraining the spread of the COVID-
19 Virus. Followed by, ADA VI Bon Paby P. Min-
Initially, LGOO V Mary Joyce T. Bautista orient- gua presented the Contact Tracing Report har-
ed the participants on the process of Zoning monization – which streamlined the monitor-
Containment. ing and reporting on contact tracing which was
Zoning containment strategy aims to contain more functional and easier to accomplish and
and prevent the spread of COVID-19 through has improved technical notes.
the implementation of different levels of local- Contact tracing is an essential public health
ized community quarantine in areas with sus- tool in breaking chains of COVID-19 transmis-
pect, probable, or confirmed cases. sion. This involves case investigations, contact
Consequently, Gabriel Llave, MDRRMO-San tracing itself (tracing of close contact), and
Luis provided assistance on the Zoning Con- analysis of exposures to identify sources of
infection and patterns and pathways of
tainment Simulation.
During the half day transmission.
simulation, participants ADA VI Bon Paby P. Mingua
through the assistance of Mr.
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Gov. Gerardo A. Noveras during the Conduct of the 3rd With the view towards harmonizing efforts in attaining socio
Quarter Joint PPOC-PADAC-NTF ELCAC Meeting -economic development while ensuring peace and order in
the province, the Province of Aurora headed by Governor
I LGOO VI Amado V. Angara Gerardo A. Noveras, conducted it regular Joint Provincial
n line with the E.O. 70 better known as the Peace and Order Council, Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council and End Lo-
“INSTITUTIONALIZING THE WHOLE-OF-NATION AP- cal Communist Armed Conflict Provincial Task Force (PPOC-PADAC-PTF
PROACH IN ATTAINING INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE ELCAC) Meeting for the 3rd Quarter 2020 at the Sangguniang Panlalawig-
PEACE, CREATING A NATIONAL TASK FORCE TO END an, Provincial Capitol Baler, Aurora, on June 18, 2020.
LOCAL COMMUNIST ARMED CONFLICT, AND DIRECTING THE
ADOPTION OF A NATIONAL PEACE FRAMEWORK”, the Promo- The meeting, conducted with strict observance of social distancing and
tion of the provision of Social Services to underprivileged health protocols during the discussion of the accomplishments of the
sector in our society in order to maintain their trust in the council amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
government which will result to the Elimination of Local Com-
munist Armed Conflict and development in the countryside . It was attended by its regular members including the different Department
Heads, Heads of National Agencies, LGU Representatives, Philippine Na-
tional Poilce (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Depart-
ment of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the accredited Civil
Society Organizations in the Province of Aurora.
The meeting tackled the following: (1) the Peace and Order Situation; (2)
the Insurgency Situation; (3) Barangay Drug Clearing Updates; (4) ELCAC
Updates; (5) Changes on the POPS Plan Annual Implementation Plan 2020
to include COVID related activities.
With the massive campaign of the government in bringing
itself closer to the people, and cooperation from all the mem-
bers of RCSP Team, one of the identified issues in the pilot
area was successfully addressed thru the assistance of the
municipality of Maria Aurora. The lack of livelihood was a big
issue and was addressed by the LGU. Thru the implementa-
tion of BIGASAN LIVELIHOOD PROJECT
Mayor Geneta immediately responded by providing and or-
dering the release of Php 25,000.00 each for the Buloy Farm-
ers Association of Brgy. Decoliat, Ma. Aurora, Aurora headed
by Bobby C. Nevada (RR) and Diaat Upland Farmers Associa-
tion of Brgy. Diaat, Ma. Aurora, Aurora headed by Renato Vi-
cente.
Awarding of the said amount was made last July 13, 2020 for
Buloy Farmers Association of Brgy. Decoliat, Ma. Aurora, Au-
rora and July 20, 2020 for Diaat Upland Farmers Association
of Brgy.Diaat, Ma. Aurora, Aurora.
During the awarding of check, Mayor Geneta stated, “The LGU
trusted you with this amount as loan and we expect you to
pay this without interest within one year and we will provide
more capital if you repay it and effectively use it for the bene-
fits of your members, and this is the proof that the govern-
ment really means business in helping you with the fervent
wish that it will help in attaining lasting peace in our LGU. If
we are lucky enough, and with the assistance of Cong. Rom-
mel T. Angara, we will add Php. 30,000.00 to your capital so, it
will become Php. 55,000.00, Good Luck!”
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In view of the implementation of the FY 2020 Local Government Support D ILG Aurora Provincial Director Atty. Ofelio A. Tactac,
Fund – Assistance to Municipalities (LGSF-AM), DILG Aurora conducted Jr. CESO V participated the Video Conference Dialogue
the Provincial Roll-Out of the Policy Guidelines and Procedures in the on Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio for the Province of
Implementation of the F.Y. 2020 Local Government Support Fund Assis- Aurora, earlier today, September 2, 2020.
tance to Municipalities (LGSF-AM) PROGRAM on September 14, 2020 via Attended by Gov. Gerardo Noveras along with the Local Chief
Zoom Platform, a cloud based meeting application. This initiative was spear- Executives from the 8 Municipalities of the Province of Aurora;
headed by the DILG Provincial Project Monitoring Team (PPMT) with the as- Dr. Keith Feldon of Global Polio Eradication Initative; Dr. Carla
sistance of the DILG - OPDS. Orosco of UNICEF and DOH, the activity headed by the DOH
Central Luzon seeks to provide update on the SPKP accomplish-
Attended by the DILG Field Officers (MLGOOs), Municipal Planning and Devel- ments and implementation and also to discuss strategies to
opment Coordinators, Municipal Engineers and LGU AM Project Engineers from maximize efforts for at least 95% coverage for the SPKP round
the eight (8) municipalities of Aurora, this activity aims to ensure that all con- 2.
cerned will be able to comply with the governing policies and be accountable During the program, the DOH commended the hardwork and
for the transparent, effective and efficient implementation of projects under the full support of the Aurora Province as it reached 92.66% Accom-
AM program. plishment Rate for the 1st Round of SPKP.
The LCEs pledged their support in the program to achieve the
Engr. Reyner L. Buenconsejo, DILG Aurora LFP Focal Person, who also served as 100% polio vaccination rate.
the resource speaker, discussed the following: [1] SALIENT FEATURES OF THE
AM AND SALINTUBIG PROGRAMS; [2] ASSISTANCE TO MUNICIPALITIES (AM);
[3] PROVISION OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY (SALINTUBIG; FUND RELEASE
CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES; and [4] FUND MANAGEMENT.
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I n a bid to change the behaviour and sakit na ito kaya sa pamamagitan ng ‘BIDA hawak sa mga bagay; D - Dumitansya ng the slogan "BIDA ang may Disiplina: Solusy-
encourage discipline among Filipinos ang may Disiplina’ ay hangad ng DILG at isang metro; and, A - Alamin ang totoong on sa COVID-19. Ligtas ang Bayan, Ligtas ang
to combat the global pandemic, the DOH na iparating sa mga mamamayan na impormasyon. Pamilya”; official hashtag #BIDASolusyon
Department of the Interior and Local ang susi sa pagsugpo sa virus na ito ay #DisiplinaMuna; and logo BIDA ang may
Government (DILG) and the Department of disiplina at pagsunod sa mga tamang “Through the said campaign, the public, #Disiplina logo featuring Rizal wearing a face
Health (DOH) today jointly launched the asal,” Año said. down to the barangays and families, is en- mask, in their existing, ongoing, or planned
“BIDA ang may Disiplina: Solusyon sa COVID couraged to be self-disciplined and coopera- advocacy on COVID-19 prevention using
-19” national advocacy campaign in Barangay “It is only through concerted and unified tive in abiding with the minimum health digital/ printed/ broadcast/ collateral
Jesus Dela Peña, City of Marikina. efforts can we win this battle,” he added. standards (e.g. B.I.D.A.), and other COVID-19 materials.
policies,” Año said.
DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año said that the Año said that the “BIDA ang may Disiplina” Public Information Officers (PIOs) of LGUs
“BIDA ang may Disiplina” campaign is a joint campaign emphasizes the importance of ‘BIDA ANG MAY DISIPLINA’ IN LGUS are also urged to participate in the online
effort of the DILG and DOH brought forth by individual self-discipline and behaviour training programs to be led by the DILG and
the goal of encouraging people participation change, practiced by the citizens down at the Meanwhile, DILG Secretary Año urged LGUs DOH to promote responsible journalism and
in the battle against COVID-19 by living a life grassroots level, as a means to beat COVID- to support the ‘BIDA ang may Disiplina: accurate reporting to foster credible infor-
of discipline and earnestly practicing the 19 in order to ensure the safety of families Solusyon sa COVID-19’ campaign to promote mation amid the pandemic and discarding
minimum health standards set by health and of the nation. discipline as the new normal and change fake news.
authorities. He also encouraged all local people’s habit and lifestyle to prevent con-
government units (LGUs) to organize He said that the campaign is the harmoniza- tracting or spreading COVID-19. Through a memorandum, Año directs LGUs
Disiplina Brigades in all barangays in the tion of the #Disiplina Muna campaign of the to encourage citizens to exercise new normal
country to encourage adherence to health DILG and the “BIDA Solusyon sa COVID-19” “Malaki ang bahagi ng mga mamamayan sa minimum health safety standards prescribed
standards in the community. campaign of the DOH into a combined na- kampanyang ito ngunit ito ay magiging by the World Health Organization (WHO)
tional advocacy program. matagumpay lamang kung mahusay po such as frequent hand washing; cough eti-
The Barangay Disiplina Brigades shall be itong mapangungunahan ng ating mga quette; avoiding touching one’s face; ob-
composed of community members, including #Disiplina Muna is an initiative of the DILG pamahalaang lokal,” Año explained. servance of at least one-meter physical
barangay tanods, who will remind their launched last year which seeks to rebuild the distancing in public; regular disinfecting of
neighbours and friends of minimum health culture of discipline among Filipinos as a He encouraged provincial, city, municipal, frequently touched objects and surfaces;
standards and call the attention of those means of fostering people’s participation and barangay sanggunians to enact their isolating oneself from others if feeling unwell
who violate health protocols. while ‘BIDA Solusyon sa COVID-19’ is DOH’s respective ordinances that prescribe disci- and seeking of care, if needed; avoiding
campaign encouraging the Filipino people to pline in following health safety standards to confined and closed spaces with poor venti-
“Ang laban kontra COVID-19 ay hindi lang take an active role in the fight against COVID prevent the spread of COVID-19. lation; avoiding crowded places; and, avoid-
laban ng pamahalaan, ito po ay laban ng -19 by practicing B.I.D.A: B - Bawal walang ing close-contact settings, especially where
bawat Pilipino na maaaring mabiktima ng mask; I - I-sanitize ang mga kamay, iwas- LGUs are likewise encouraged to incorporate people have close-range conversations.
LGOO VI CECILIA G. RUBIO 9
The Municipality of Baler, under the leadership of Mayor
Rhett Ronan Angara with MLGOO Cecilia G. Rubio, convened
its regular Joint Municipal Peace and Order Council, Mu-
nicipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council and End Local Communist
Armed Conflict Municipal Task Force (MPOC-MADAC-MTF ELCAC)
Meeting for the 3rd Quarter 2020 at the Mayor’s Conference Room,
Municipal Executive Building, Baler, Aurora, September 22, 2020.
It was attended by its regular members including the different
Department Heads, Heads of Agencies, BLGU Representatives, Phil-
ippine National Poilce (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Armed
Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
(PDEA), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and
the accredited Civil Society Organizations in the Municipality of
Baler.
The meeting tackled the following: (1) the Peace and Order
Situation; (2) the Insurgency Situation; (3) Barangay Drug Clearing
Updates; (4) ELCAC Updates; (5) Request for the Inclusion of the
PDEA in the composition of the MADAC
The meeting, conducted with strict observance of social distancing
and health protocols, was meant to discuss the accomplishments of
the council amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
As we commemorate National we are fighting a different kind of war that be appreciated, remembered and honored.
Heroes’ Day, the National Task will determine the future of our nation. But Finally, we would like to call on all Filipinos
Force Against COVID-19 honors we have no doubt that we can win this bat- to unite and work shoulder to shoulder so
our modern-day heroes -- our tle because you, our frontliners, stand that we can surmount this crisis, and move
medical frontliners -- who have made every ready to serve and protect our country. forward as one nation.
conceivable sacrifice to ensure the health
and safety of the Filipino people. For the We will forever be indebted to all of you. Mabuhay po kayong lahat, mga magigiting
past six months, our doctors, nurses, mili- May this occasion be our way of showing na frontliners!
tary and police personnel and civil servants our heartfelt
have been at the forefront of our nation’s gratitude,
battle against the deadly disease. We know recognition
how your jobs have taken a heavy toll on and support for
your physical and mental well-being. all the things
you have done
But despite the many challenges, you con- for our beloved
tinue to put your lives on the line and carry nation and the
out your critical tasks so that our country- Filipino people.
men can get the best medical care and oth- You are all he-
er essential services they need to recover roes in the tru-
and return to their families. The selfless- est sense of the
ness, dedication and bravery you have word. We, your
shown during this health crisis puts you in countrymen,
the same league as our national heroes who will make sure
made the ultimate sacrifice in order to free that your con-
our nation from foreign oppressors. Today, tributions will
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ENGR. CLARISSA G. HESS
P laced under the Modified General Commu- municipalities which are visited by the PPMT. other hand, the Expansion of Level II Water System project
nity Quarantine, construction activities in of LGU Dingalan was funded under FY 2019 AM Program.
the entire province of Aurora continue its On August 17, 2020, the PPMT along with MLGOO Jesus The PPMT together with the LGU local functionaries and
operations following the COVID-19 proto- L. Vizconde Jr. and LGU Casiguran local functionaries with the assistance of MLGOO Hannah Marie O. Agas-Dizon
cols. Hence, the need to monitor the projects to en- conducts Pre-final Inspection of the Local Access Road in successfully conducted the inspection on September 11,
sure that the implementation of the same is in ac- Barangay Calantas funded under the AM Program. It was 2020.
cordance with the National Standards, and that the followed by an on-site inspection of Local Access Road in
allocated funds are utilized for the intended purpose Barangay Dicabasan to Masagana on August 18, 2020. The Lastly, the PPMT concluded the series of project inspection
while providing the minimum requirements for con- PPMT was accompanied by MLGOO Ruth S. Babilonia for the 3rd quarter on September 29-30, 2020 at the mu-
struction sites and worker’s safety and security. and other members of LGU Dilasag Project Monitoring nicipalities of Maria Aurora and San Luis. On September 29,
Committee. the PPMT along with Hon. Amado M. Geneta, LGU function-
DILG Aurora through the Provincial Project Monitoring aries and MLGOO Amado V. Angara headed the Project
Team has conducted several on-site inspection of the Under the CMGP Program, the PPMT was accompanied by monitoring and validation of Local Access Road Project in
Locally-funded projects under FY 2019 Conditional Match- the Provincial Engineering Office headed by Asst. PE Alfre- Barangay San Juan, Maria Aurora. On September 30, the
ing Grant to Provinces (CMGP) and Assistance to Munici- do E. Penzon during the inspection. The project PPMT visited the Local Access Road Project in Barangay
palities (AM) Programs respectively. Casiguran, Dilasag, “Improvement of DIngalan-Umiray Provincial Road” was Ditumabo - L. Pimentel, San Luis Aurora. They were also
Dingalan, Ma. Aurora and San Luis were among the monitored and validated last September 10, 2020. On the accompanied by the LGU’s Project Monitoring Committee.
May local legislative bodies and/or the Of- respondent, on behalf of the municipality, entered into a consul-
fice of the President, on appeal, validly tancy agreement with Orlando M. Tiape, a defeated mayoralty
candidate in the May 1998 elections. They argue that the consul-
impose the penalty of dismissal from ser- tancy agreement amounted to an appointment to a government
vice on erring elective local officials? position within the prohibited one-year period under Article IX-B,
G.R. No. 147870 July 31, 2002 Section 6, of the 1987 Constitution.
PABLICO vs. VILLAPANDO In his answer, respondent countered that he did not appoint
Tiape, rather, he merely hired him. He invoked Opinion No. 106, s.
On August 5, 1999, Solomon B. Maagad, and Renato M. Fernandez, 1992, of the Department of Justice dated August 21, 1992, stating
both members of the Sangguniang Bayan of San Vicente, Palawan, that the appointment of a defeated candidate within one year
filed with the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Palawan an adminis- from the election as a consultant does not constitute an appoint-
trative complaint against respondent Alejandro A. Villapando, ment to a government office or position as prohibited by the
then Mayor of San Vicente, Palawan, for abuse of authority and Constitution.
culpable violation of the Constitution.3 Complainants alleged that Continue on page 11
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Constitution. or the disciplining authority whichever first
On February 1, 2000, the Sangguniang acquires jurisdiction The disciplining au-
thority referred to pertains to
Panlalawigan of Palawan found respond- the SangguniangPanlalawigan/Panlungsod/
ent guilty of the administrative charge Bayan and the Office of the President.12
and imposed on him the penalty of dis- As held in Salalima, this grant to the
"disciplining authority" of the power to re-
missal from service. Respondent appealed move elective local officials is clearly be-
to the Office of the President which, on yond the authority of the Oversight Com-
May 29, 2000, affirmed the decision of the
Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Palawan. mittee that prepared the Rules and Regula-
The Supreme Court”s Ruling tions. No rule or regulation may alter,
The pertinent portion of Sec- amend, or contravene a provision of law,
tion 60 of the Local Govern- such as the Local Government Code. Imple-
menting rules should conform, not clash,
ment Code of 1991 provides: with the law that they implement, for a reg-
On August 5, 1999, Solomon B. “Section 60. Grounds for Disci- ulation which operates to create a rule out
Maagad, and Renato M. Fernan- plinary Actions. – An elective of harmony with the statute is a nullity.
dez, both members of the local official may be disci- Even Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr., the
Sangguniang Bayan of San Vi- principal author of the Local Government
plined, suspended, or removed Code of 1991, expressed doubt as to the
from office on any of the fol- validity of Article 124 (b), Rule XIX of the
lowing grounds:
implementing rules.
cente, Palawan, filed with the Sangguniang xxxxxxxxx It is beyond cavil, therefore, that the power
Panlalawigan of Palawan an administrative An elective local official may be to remove erring elective local officials from
complaint against respondent Alejandro A. removed from office on the service is lodged exclusively with the
Villapando, then Mayor of San Vicente, Pala- courts. Hence, Article 124 (b), Rule XIX, of
wan, for abuse of authority and culpable grounds enumerated above by the Rules and Regulations Implementing
violation of the Constitution. Complainants order of the proper court.” the Local Government Code, insofar as it
alleged that respondent, on behalf of the vests power on the "disciplining authority"
municipality, entered into a consultancy It is clear from the last paragraph of the to remove from office erring elective local
agreement with Orlando M. Tiape, a defeat- aforecited provision that the penalty of dis- officials, is void for being repugnant to the
missal from service upon an erring elective last paragraph of Section 60 of the Local
ed mayoralty candidate in the May 1998 local official may be decreed only by a court Government Code of 1991. The law on sus-
elections. They argue that the consultancy of law. Thus, in Salalima, et al. v. Guingona, pension or removal of elective public offi-
agreement amounted to an appointment to et al., we held that "[t]he Office of the Presi- cials must be strictly construed and applied,
dent is without any power to remove elect- and the authority in whom such power of
a government position within the prohibit- ed officials, since such power is exclusively suspension or removal is vested must exer-
ed one-year period under Article IX-B, Sec- vested in the proper courts as expressly cise it with utmost good faith, for what is
tion 6, of the 1987 Constitution. provided for in the last paragraph of the involved is not just an ordinary public offi-
aforequoted Section 60." cial but one chosen by the people through
In his answer, respondent countered that the exercise of their constitutional right of
he did not appoint Tiape, rather, he merely Article 124 (b), Rule XIX of the Rules and suffrage. Their will must not be put to
hired him. He invoked Opinion No. 106, s. Regulations Implementing the Local Gov- naught by the caprice or partisanship of the
1992, of the Department of Justice dated ernment Code, however, adds that – "(b) An disciplining authority. Where the disciplin-
August 21, 1992, stating that the appoint- elective local official may be removed from ing authority is given only the power to sus-
ment of a defeated candidate within one office on the grounds enumerated in para- pend and not the power to remove, it
year from the election as a consultant does graph (a) of this Article The grounds enu- should not be permitted to manipulate the
not constitute an appointment to a govern- merated in Section 60, Local (Government law by usurping the power to remove.
ment office or position as prohibited by the Code of 1991] by order of the proper court
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July 07, 2020. DILG Casiguran through MLGOO Jesus L.Vizconde, Jr.
conducted the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) and Ba-
rangay Peace and Order Council (BPOC) Orientations for its mem-
bers upon invitation of Punong Barangay, Hon. Eugene Torre of Ba-
rangay 4, Casiguran, Aurora.
The attendees were informed of their duties and responsibilities to
achieve a more functional barangay in combating illegal drugs to
maintain their status as "Drug-Cleared Barangay" and to maintain
peace and order within their jurisdiction.
The activity was conducted while social distancing protocols and
wearing of facemasks are fully ensured.
Through the initiative of Punong Barangay Jonathan Cornelio, the
activity, which was attended by the Punong Barangay, Barangay
Secretary, Sangguniang Barangay members and Lupon members,
was conducted for the benefit and knowledge of the Lupon.
MLGOO Vizconde willingly provided his services to capacitate the
Lupon upon request of the Barangay. He informed the attendees of
the legal basis of the Katarungang Pambarangay Law and its major
and subsidiary processes. And he even answered all their questions
in relation with the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
D ILG has come up with an internet-based system that The attendees expressed their appreciation for the conduct of the
monitors plan formulation, funding requirements and activity that served as a refresher since the last capacity building
accomplishments under the Peace and Order and Public orientation on Katarungang Pambarangay they attended were few
Safety (POPS) plans of local government units. years back.
Dubbed as Peace and Order and Public Safety Plan Policy Compli- JULY 8, 2020. DILG Casiguran's regular radio program "Usapang
ance Monitoring System (POPSP PCMS), the online application is DILG at Double B (Bayan at Barangay)" aired once again through
one of the innovative programs of DILG that merges local Radyo Kawadi 100.70 FM.
governance and technology.
Among the various programs of the DILG, MLGOO Jesus L. Vizconde
POPS plans are created by Local Peace and Order Councils prioritized to discuss and inform the public regarding Disiplina Muna
(LPOCs), one of the key LGU councils tasked to lead initiatives for National Advocacy, one of the Flagship Program of the Department.
public safety. Following DILG Memorandum Circular 2015-128, He presented the background of the program and its components. To
LPOCs are required to create a term-based plan that contains LGU maximize the promotion of the program, audio recording of Sec.
programs, projects and activities in maintaining peace and order in Eduardo M. Ano and actor Diether Ocampo who are Displina Muna
communities. advocates were played. MLGOO Vizconde discussed one at a time
the components of program which are:
DILG serves as Secretariat of the LPOCs and leads in the monitor-
ing and consolidation of POPS Plans, as well as the provision of [1] Road Clearing;
reports to the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC), which is [2] [2] Disaster Preparedness and Resilience;
a recommending body in concerns on public safety. [3] [3] Anti-Smoking;
[4] [4] Ease of Doing Business;
Relative hereto, DILG Aurora initiated the Conduct of the Blended [5] [5] Liqour Ban;
Re-Orientation cum Semestral Encoding on the POPS PCMS. [6] [6] Tourist spots;
[7] [7] BADAC.
Attended by LGU Focal Persons from the Central Aurora and the
DIDICADI area via Zoom platform, the activity seeks to reorient the
features of the POPS PCMS system to the LGU focal persons.
-GERALD PHILIP DC. ESTEVES
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