Q2-Newsletter-2021

THE LGA Quarterly Newsletter

MERIT

APRIL - JUNE 2021

Milestones – Empowerment – Recognition – Innovative Trendsetter

Volume 01 | Issue 02

IN THIS

ISSUE

MILESTONES RECOGNITION

I. MAXIMIZING RESEARCH TOWARDS VI. ACKNOWLEDGING GAPS: ENSURING
GOOD LOCAL GOVERNANCE QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY
● Research as a tool in achieving Seal ● Data privacy and its relevance explained
of Good Local Governance ● DILG regional representatives gather at
the LGA’s Monitoring and Evaluation
II. 2022 ON SIGHT: PREPARATION Conference 2021
FOR FULL DEVOLUTION
● 2nd Quarter LGRC Conference held, VII. HEALING AS ONE: CONTINUING
regions continuously equipped for COVID-19 EFFORTS
Full Devolution ● Enhancing COVID-19 contact tracing work:
Advance guide for local governments
III. PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES AS A ● We heal as one: Bridging LGUs and DILG
WAY FORWARD Personnel with the national government’s
● LGA officially seals partnership with DOH vaccination efforts
● LoGoTRI-PhilNet conducts 1st Quarter ● ON SPOTLIGHT: DILG Region VII’s
Board of Directors meeting COVID-19 efforts on track
● Celebrating and strengthening
collaborations toward local governance VIII. THE LGOO CORNER
excellence ● Tatak LGOO
“The jurisdictional and procedural aspects
EMPOWERMENT of the revised Katarungang Pambarangay
Law” by Atty. Ian Kenneth B. Lucero
IV. EMPOWERING LEADERS AND ● Apprenticeship program for LGOOs:
COMMUNITIES Supervised field work
● LED4LGUs: Building business-friendly
and competitive local governments IX. INCLUSIVITY ON TOP
in rebuilding consumer and business ● LGA puts premium on gender and
confidence in the new normal development
● SEEDS: DILG Cluster Leaders empowered, ● 2021 second quarter at a glance
shall serve as bridges toward work by numbers
efficiency
● NEO-WES: Integrated risk management INNOVATIVE TRENDSETTER
mainstreaming in government plans
and programs X. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ON TRACK
● Exploring Geographic Information System
V. UNITED AS ONE (GIS) for risk-based local development
● Unity, empowerment, and motivation planning
embodied during the LGA team ● Capacitating LGUs on climate and disaster
building 2021 risk assessment

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MILESTONES

MAXIMIZING RESEARCH TOWARDS GOOD LOCAL GOVERNANCE

Research as a tool in achieving Seal of Good Local Governance

The Local Government Academy (LGA), in partnership From April 7-22, 2021, a workshop series with the
with the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), LGA Research Section, PUP Composite Team, and
is conducting a Study on the Establishment of Capacity Representatives from the Bureau of Local Government
Development Standards which aims to help the local Supervision (BLGS) was held. During the workshop,
government units (LGUs) achieve the Seal of Good Local an initial list of the capacity requirements per SGLG
Governance (SGLG) by providing them with the capacity assessment and area was formulated.
requirements for each indicator of the seven (7) governance
areas. The results of the study shall be adopted into a policy Then, it was enhanced through another workshop series
and shall also factor in the Department’s formulation of with select sectoral resource persons from May to
heightened capacity development initiatives especially in June 2021. By the end of June, a 2-day forum with the
preparation of the full devolution. The study is set to be stakeholders will be conducted to validate the enhanced
completed in the third quarter of 2021. list.

2022 IN SIGHT: PREPARATION FOR FULL DEVOLUTION

2nd Quarter LGRC Conference held, regions continuously
equipped for Full Devolution

Regional Directors (RDs) and Assistant Regional Directors
(ARDs) joined the 2nd Quarter Local Governance Resource
Center (LGRC) Conference on May 27, 2021. The quarterly
LGRC conference serves as a platform to build consensus
on the heightened roles of the Local Governance Regional
Resource Centers (LGRRCs) on the delivery of Capacity
Development (CapDev) interventions for the LGUs moving
forward.

“The LGRC Conference enables us to prepare to
transition to 2022. We are thankful to the regions for the
establishment of the sub-regional LGRRCs. We, at LGA,
always know that we have you [LGRRCs] to help us. We take
pride in being able to gather our RDs and ARDs,” said LGA
Exec. Dir. Thelma Vecina in her opening remarks.

The Division Chief of the Local Government Academy’s
Research and Policy Division (RPDD), Marciana Obsipo,
presented the strategic directions. “Capacity is necessary
for LGUs to perform and adopt the capacity pillars as a
framework in designing and delivering CapDev solutions to
LGUs,” she said.

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Ms. Sharmaine Galang of the LGA Partnership Unit the LGA’s Partnership Unit emphasized that the onset of
explained the partnership framework for Local Full Devolution necessitates the expansion and escalation
Governance CapDev emphasizing that it is anchored on of the capacitation of LGUs and recapitulation of the LGRCs.
the support for the Sustainable Development Goals, by Hence, shifts in the LGRC approach from direct provision to
means of working together to be effective and ensuring facilitation and harmonization were deemed to be relevant.
that no one gets left behind. “We will achieve more if we
collaborate,” she added. Lastly, Mr. Mendoza enumerated tips on engaging partners,
namely, to identify partnership opportunities; build
Ms. Haide Canalita, Mr. Elmo Dimaano, and Ms. Louisa partnerships; manage/review and revise; and move forward.
Bite from the LGA Local Governance Training and
Development Division (LGTDD) showcased the LGA’s Overall, the participants actively relayed their concerns and
flagship programs for the LGUs. Specifically, these suggestions to the LGA. With this, the LGA expresses its
include: 1) Program on creating vibrant, productive, support of the LGRC through the provision of the following:
and resilient local economies; 2) Program on enhancing
institutional capacities of the DILG-LG sector and local ● Interventions on content creation and co-creation; KM
government units (LGUs) on Climate Change Adaptation, and LGRC functionality; and alliance/partnership in
Mitigation, and Disaster Risk Reduction (CCAM-DRRM); building CapDev needs assessment for more sub-regional
3) Program for newly-elected officials; 4) BNEO towards needs;
GREAT barangays program; and 5) Building safe and
peaceful communities. ● Learning opportunities for LGRC operants;

The LGA RPDD Assistant Division Chief, Ms. Leah Sanchez, ● ICT support and equipage;
discussed the performance monitoring mechanics of the
LGA’s programs, projects and activities. She presented ● Support to LGRC Operations (subject to COA rules and
tools and matrices used by the LGA in Monitoring and regulations);
Evaluation (M&E) including the LGA Monitoring &
Evaluation System (LGAMES) platform which is used for ● Assistance to LGRRCs in the establishment of the sub-
the submission of reports of the LGRRCs. regional LGRCs; and

Moreover, she also mentioned the roles of the M&E ● Awards and incentives.
stakeholders including the field offices, cluster/provincial
offices, regional offices, and the LGA. Sanchez pointed As part of the ways forward, it is hoped that the following
out that the completeness and accuracy of data from will be achieved: internal strengthening of the LGRCs; a
the LGU level are very crucial. Moreover, timeliness shift towards partnership building; maximization of the
was also emphasized. For the LGA, she stated that LGRC; harmonization of efforts; and the establishment of
the consolidation of reports, preparation of analyses, new and the sustaining of existing sub-regional LGRCs.
submission of reports, and conduct of M&E activities,
were among the main responsibilities.

From the LGA Human Resource Development Division
(HRDD), Ms. Angelina Layugan, the Division Chief,
tackled the 2021 KM audit reports. She presented the
strengths and gaps across the reports presented. The
most highlighted was the strength of the LGRRCs in the
technological aspect that is continuously improved.
“Technology is the highest rated per criteria. It’s a
manifestation that there is a successful investment in the
infrastructure, facilities, and ICT equipment among the
LGRCs,” she affirmed.

However, LGA HRDD Div. Chief Layugan stressed that
there are still knowledge gaps that need to be addressed
for all the LGRRCs to reach the maturity level. “LGRCs
are capable of maintaining connectedness among
stakeholders,” she added.

On strengthening of the LGRRCs, Mr. Kelvin Mendoza of

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PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES AS A WAY FORWARD

LGA officially seals partnership with DOH

The 3-year LGA-DOH Partnership Agreement is bound to Dr. Ariel Rivera of DOH concluded the session with an
enhance the capacity development of the Local Government inspiring statement, “Coming together is a beginning,
Units (LGUs) especially during this time of the pandemic. On keeping together is progress, and working together is
April 8, 2021, the signatories, including Dir. Gloria Balboa of success.”
the Health Emergency Bureau (HEMB), Dir. Beverly Lorraine
Ho of the Disease Prevention and Control Bureau, and Exec.
Dir. Thelma Vecina of the Local Government Academy (LGA),
officially sealed the partnership.

The primary signatories expressed their inspiring directions
in light of the partnership agreement united with one goal,
that is, to foster collaborations in achieving effective local
governance affiliated with strengthened health systems on
the ground.

Dr. Ronald Law of HEMB emphasized the importance of
capacity building and strategic communications in his
opening remarks. Dir. Balboa, for her part, stated that,
“this occasion is a concrete action demonstrating that the
government will never cease in doing innovations in health
care systems.”

Dr. Ho, on behalf of the Department of Health (DOH),
expressed appreciation to LGA for being a committed
partner in the fight against COVID-19. “The quality of our
response and services our people get are really hinged
on the capacity of the LGUs. We need very strong local
government capacities to up and strengthen our health
systems. Hence, we are happy that there has been a strong
and creative collaboration with the LGA. We commit that we
will expand beyond our work for the pandemic,” she added.

The LGA ensures that this agreement will lead the quest
further and with that, the LGA commits to help the country
and the LGUs in service to give the quality of life that
ordinary Filipinos deserve. As Dir. Vecina emphasized, “Trust
our LGUs.”

Moreover, Dir. Vecina shared that the partnership is very
timely not only because of the pandemic, but also because
the LGA is capacitating the provinces now as the lead and
overseer. “We believe that our networks of LGRRCs and sub-
regions will be a big help as we continue capacitating them
as our convergence platforms for the capacity development
of the LGUs. Thus, we bring our collaboration to a higher
level of commitment of our joint advocacy of effective local
governance. This partnership is also a symbol of a long-
lasting friendship,” she said.

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LoGoTRI-PhilNet conducts 1st Quarter Board of Directors meeting

The Local Governance Training Resource Institutions - “Your presence during this meeting really manifests your
Philippine Network (LoGoTRI-PhilNet) had their Board of commitment to our organization as well as your desire to
Directors Meeting last April 22, 2021 via Zoom Meetings. help in providing better capacity development interventions
Among the main agenda was to convene and formulate to our LGUs,” Dr. Marlon DL. Era, President of LoGoTRI-
the necessary actions for the Network to conduct their PhilNet said during the meeting.
activities for the year 2021.
During the meeting, it was also discussed that among those
The meeting was attended by the member institutions organizations that are members of the Board, Ms. Agnes
namely: DLSU Social Development Research Center, Villaruz will now be representing Gerry Roxas Foundation;
represented by Marlon DL. Era, PhD (President); Gerry Dr. Julie Hope Timotea Evina will now be representing the
Roxas Foundation, represented by Agnes Villaruz (Vice Western Philippines University; and Atty. Fritzielyn Palmiery
President for NCR); Ateneo de Naga University - Center will now be representing Tanggol Kalikasan. A resolution
for Local Governance, represented by Malu C. Barcillano, from the Board will also be disseminated to inform the
PhD (Vice President for Luzon); Holy Name University members of the change in representatives of these
- Center for Local Governance, represented by Anne institutions.
Mariquit Oppus (Vice President for Visayas); Father
Saturnino Urios University, represented by Jeffrey Carin, The Local Governance Training and Research Institutes
PhD (Vice President for Mindanao); Tanggol Kalikasan - Philippine Network is a non-stock, non-profit national
Incorporated, represented by Atty. Fritzielyn Palmiery association of local resource institutions (LRIs) established in
(Secretary); Western Philippines University, represented 2004 after the conduct of the National Convention of Local
by Julie Hope Timotea Evina, PhD (Auditor); and the Resource Institutions. LoGoTRI-PhilNet was organized as
Board Members from: Jesse M. Robredo Institute of the country’s response to rationalize and direct the capacity
Governance-DLSU, represented by Ador Torneo, PhD; development efforts in local governance and to institute
Easter Samar State University, represented by Vicente mechanisms towards sustained, responsive, appropriate,
Agda, PhD; and the Local Government Academy transparent, accountable, and quality capacity building
represented by Dir. Thelma T. Vecina. interventions for the local governments.

The Board discussed during the meeting pressing issues
for the Network in the “New Normal,” such as the shift to
online accreditation of programs by member institutions,
ramping up membership, website development, and
planned knowledge exchange activities.

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Celebrating and strengthening collaborations toward local
governance excellence

Committed to effectively performing its role as harmonizer Moreover, Dir. Macaspac laid out the concept of Internal
in local governance capacity development, the Local Revenue Allotment (IRA) and the Supreme Court decision
Government Academy (LGA) annually conducts a Partners on the Mandanas case. “The LGUs shall have a just share
Forum, which serves as a platform that celebrates and determined by the law in the national taxes which shall
strengthens partnerships among stakeholders in the local be automatically released to them,” he added. Also, he
government sector. This year’s forum seeks to bank on the reminded the LGUs of their roles in the preparation of
need to strengthen the supply side of the local government their respective devolution plans, CapDev agenda, and
unit (LGU) Capacity Development (CapDev) and capacitate communications plan.
partners including Local Governance Regional Resource
Centers (LGRRCs) and Local Resource Institutions (LRIs) at an LGA representatives also presented the CapDev Support
accelerated pace due to the imminent implementation of the Plan, CapDev agenda, and the LGA’s flagship programs for
Full Devolution in 2022. Hence, the LGA aims to transform the LGUs. The strategic direction was clarified by the LGA
the forum into a Congress of Local Governance Partners. Research and Policy Division Chief, Ms. Marciana Obispo,
who stated that the promises of full devolution are the
On June 30, 2021, around 295 LGRRC Managers or DILG same for all the LGUs but the capacity to fulfill these
Assistant Regional Directors, DILG RO Division Chiefs, LGRRC promises is uneven. “No LGUs should be left behind.
Facility Coordinators, and Partner Local Resource Institutions We recognize the diversity of the LGUs and we could
joined the Local Governance Partners Congress (Partners only assess them based on their performances,” she
Forum 2021). highlighted.

LGA Exec. Dir. Thelma Vecina warmly welcomed everyone Furthermore, Ms. Angelina Layugan, the LGA Human
and called on them to celebrate and strengthen partnerships Resource Development Division Chief, mentioned that
as this is a way to go forward. “Today, we are ready. We inclusivity is promoted and interests and development
will agree on our strategies, heighten our commitment, directions should be aligned with the national law.
and the LGA will only be able to deliver it with the help of “CapDev is not just training, we can also look into
the LGRRCs,” she said. Also, it was emphasized that there organizational capacity building. It’s not just about a
is a big provision for CapDev and the LGRRCs serve as the person, but also the organization as a whole,” she added.
convergence platform for CapDev.
The LGA Local Governance Training and Development
Dir. John Aries Macaspac of the Department of Budget Division representatives including Ms. Sally Jumalon, Mr.
and Management (DBM) briefly explained the provisions Elmo Dimaano, and Ms. Louisa Bite presented the LGA’s
of Executive Order (E.O.) 138 on the full devolution. flagship programs for the LGUs encompassing economic
He highlighted that the full devolution is a measure to and sustainable development, as well as disaster risk
strengthen the fiscal autonomy of the LGUs, to ensure the reduction and management.
fiscal sustainability of the government as a whole, and to
put an end to the duplication of finances and responsibilities Lastly, the LGRRCs developed their program work plans
between the national government and the LGUs. “The LGA together with the partner LRIs and expressed their
plays a very important role in the harmonization of capacity commitment to cooperate and do their part on the full
development interventions for LGUs,” he stressed. devolution in 2022.

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In her closing message, LGA Asst. Dir. Daphne Purnell
encapsulated the activity into 4Cs stating that 1) CapDev
agenda serve as the centerpiece of initiatives and
interventions; 2) CapDev framework, principles, and
capacity pillars serve as anchors of the LGU CapDev
initiatives; 3) coaching and coaches’ certification
are important elements of capacity building; and 4)
collaboration is key to the whole-of-nation approach in
development. “As we witness the new normal, I hope
that we start looking at things with a different lens. As we
zoom towards 2022 and beyond, let us continue changing
mindsets and influencing behavior,” she concluded.

EMPOWERMENT

EMPOWERING LEADERS AND COMMUNITIES

Local Economic Development for LGUs (LED4LGUs):
Building business-friendly and competitive local
governments in rebuilding consumer and business
confidence in the new normal

From April 27-30 and on May 3, 2021, the LED4LGUs
online Course titled, “Building Business-Friendly and
Competitive Local Government: Rebuilding Consumer
and Business Confidence for [the] New Normal” was
conducted.

The purpose of local economic development (LED) is to
build up the economic capacities of a locality in pursuit
of positive change that is socially just, economically
vibrant, environmentally sound, resilient, and politically
accountable, thus leading to a better quality of life for all.

With local governments also facing the difficult task of
delivering assistance to marginalized communities and
enforcing quarantine measures to help curb the spread
of COVID-19, rebuilding the pandemic-battered economy
has placed LGUs in a position to make the best use of
resources readily available for them to bankroll their
recovery programs and help revive enterprises in their
localities hardest hit by the global crisis.

A total of 3 modules was conducted during the four
(4) half-day sessions namely: Module 1: Introduction
to LED Competitiveness; Module 2: Competitiveness
Assessment and Planning; and Module 3: Implementation
Approaches.

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Development
Module 1: Introducing Local Economic
Development competitiveness After the recap of the previous module, Module
2 started with the presentation on “Local
Mr. Francis Gentoral made an in-depth presentation of LED Competitiveness” that was given by Ms. Velma Jane
policies and measures that LGUs should look into when it Lao, the Local Economic Investment Promotions Officer
comes to building economic capacities during and after the of the Provincial Government of Iloilo. She presented
pandemic. Ms. Tea Jalin Ty, from the Philippine Competition the “Philippines’ Competitiveness Framework,” as
Commission (PCC) gave an introduction on Competition a tool that measures the overall competitiveness
Law. She gave a quick presentation on “What is Competition of LGUs, whether it be cities or municipalities.
and Why it matters to LGUs.” Mr. Arnold Roy Tenorio, the Mr. Gentoral then presented the Local Economic
Director for Communications and Knowledge Management Assessment and the Competitive Plan Development.
Office of the PCC gave an overview of the salient features His presentation focused on helping the participants
and prohibitions of the Philippine Competition Act and familiarize themselves with the different economic
the functions of the PCC. Atty. Ferdinand Redulla, Director assessment tools, categorize competitiveness
of the Competition Enforcement Office, talked about the dimensions using the Philippines Competitiveness
“Anticompetitive Agreements and Abuse of Dominance.” Framework, and provide them with knowledge on
Atty. Michael Kris Ben Herrera, OIC-Division Chief of the competitiveness and other economic analyses in
Review Division, Mergers and Acquisitions Office of the PCC, determining LGUs strategic focus.
gave a comprehensive presentation on “Anticompetitive
Mergers and Acquisitions.”

Module 3: Looking into approaches toward implementation competitiveness

Module 3 focused on the approaches to enhance the During the last day of the training, the participants were
competitiveness of LGUs with implementations of various made to present their LGU Competitiveness Plan in
mechanisms which were presented by Ms. Lao. Mechanisms order to have the quality of the LGU Competitiveness
such as the establishment of a LED Office and an Economic Plans, Profiles, and Gap Analysis that they prepared be
Database, setting up of infrastructure and facilities to assessed. After the presentations, Mr. Gentoral gave his
improve services, capacity development of the workforce, feedback on these, as well as provided them with other
linkages between the Academe and industries in the insights in order to be better at making their plans and
municipality, and PPPs are some of the methods that can analyses. He added that LGUs should think of survival
help enhance the competitiveness of LGUs. and resilience before economic efficiency and that they
should plan for ecological and environmental threats as
During the fourth day of the training, the LGU strategic priorities for LGUs to further develop LED.
Competitiveness Scorecard was presented, along with a
lecture on the LGU Investment Profile. Mr. Edwin Glindro, Mr. Gentoral ended his presentation with a quote, “Local
the Assistant Secretary General for International and economic development is about building the economic
Regional Affairs from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce capacities of a locality in pursuit of positive change that
and Industry (PCCI), talked about LGU Investments and is socially just, economically vibrant, environmentally
Promotions. After his talk, the participants were tasked to sound, resilient and politically accountable, leading to a
create a case presentation on LGU Investment Profile and better quality of life for all.”
were asked to present their outputs.
Staying true to its commitment to lead the
A presentation on Business Continuity Planning and Area implementation of CapDev interventions during the
Service Response and Recovery (BASRR) was also made "New Normal" and in preparation for Full Devolution in
by Mr. Ryan Patrick Evangelista, the Philippines’ Country 2022, LGA aims to assist LGUs in creating a competitive
Director of Center for International Private Enterprise, which local environment to help the local economy
focused on the key elements and preparedness of LGUs recover by attracting sustainable investments and
during the pandemic as well as strategic interventions and facilitating systematic and deliberate actions to reduce
tactics that LGUs can undertake based on their capacities. unemployment and poverty levels.

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Supervisory Excellence for Efficient Delivery of Services (SEEDS):
DILG Cluster Leaders empowered, shall serve as bridges toward
work efficiency

Around 31 DILG Cluster Leaders attended the 2-day is– it is composed of a small number of people with
session on Appreciative Inquiry (Ai): “Revitalizing Personal complementary skills committed to a common purpose,
Efficacy towards Emerging Leadership,” from April 28-29, performance goal, and approach for which they hold
2021. themselves mutually accountable.

Dr. Juan Kanapi Jr., an expert on Ai, called on the DILG Dr. Kanapi also highlighted that building ownership is
Cluster Leaders to serve as the bridge between the top necessary to ensure that a task gets done along with
management and the officers tasked with technical work. leveraged assets, relationships, and resources. “What we
He emphasized the essence of inspired leadership. “Ai is focus on becomes stronger,” he said.
for organizational development, but you cannot develop
an organization without developing its individuals first. It As a part of the activity, the participants presented their
is imperative that you extend your area of learning from respective vision boards that were inclusive and inspiring
others,” he said, while suggesting that reading books with as they were hinged on positive work environments with
credibility is one good practice. empowered leaders.

Dr. Kanapi encouraged the DILG Cluster Leaders and Lastly, Dr. Kanapi affirmed that the level of practice always
stated, “As middle managers, your main task is not to begins with oneself, then the bigger units will follow, to
do technical work, you shall serve as a bridge between the family, teams, and so on. Truly, life is a mystery to be
top management and the people who need to do the embraced through Ai.
technical work.” He further defined what a real team

PROGRAM FOR NEWLY-ELECTED OFFICIALS: Integrated risk
management mainstreaming in government plans and programs

The LGA, in partnership with Moving Urban Poor
Communities in Mindanao Towards Resilience (MOVE UP
Mindanao), virtually conducted an introductory session
on Integrated Risk Management (IRM) Mainstreaming in
Government Plans and Programs.

The session was attended by the elected local officials
and LGU staff. The Program for Newly Elected Officials
- Webinar Executive Session (NEO-WES) aims to deliver
assistance to local officials through an online platform
that delivers live lessons from renowned governance and
other subject matter experts, during which the partici-
pants can interact with the resource persons in real time,
providing an opportunity for immediate responses and
feedback.

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MOVE UP-Mindanao is a consortium project with support During the session, IRM Specialist Ma. Stella Dulce
from EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid-European presented how the LGUs can mainstream IRM in their
Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) planning system, as this helps in building resilience within
and with consortium members CARE Philippines, Plan the LGU that will provide them with the ability to recover
International Philippines, Action Against Hunger Philippines, from the damage brought about by calamities and will
and ACCORD Incorporated. Also present during the session also encompass addressing the context of the vulnerable
was the Local Government Unit of the City of Malabon, that people in their communities.
presented their best practices in relation to their implemen-
tation of the IRM. She added that mainstreaming IRM can be achieved by
implementing explicit IRM projects and by integrating
An introduction of MOVE UP Mindanao was given by Mr. disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and
Roger Cabilles which was then followed by Ms. Sindhy Obias, ecosystem management and restoration in humanitarian
the Executive Director of Assistance and Cooperation for and development programs.
Community Resilience and Development, Inc. (ACCORD),
who gave an introduction to Integrated Risk Management Representatives from the City Environment and Natural
(IRM) as well as an introduction of ACCORD and what their Resources Office (CENRO) of the City of Malabon were
objectives are as an organization. invited to present their best practices with regard to the
implementation of IRM in their city.

PROGRAM FOR NEWLY-ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Mainstreaming social protection initiatives at the local level

The Webinar Executive Series under the Program for Newly Such disasters can wipe out decades of investment in
Elected Officials (NEO) continues. On June 24, 2021, the human development. Poor and vulnerable households
activity titled, “Mainstreaming Social Protection Initiatives at are often the most exposed to hazards and have the least
the Local Level,” was held. means to cope. Effective, broad-based social protection is
a powerful means of helping to build resilience towards
Mr. Chrisnobel Cruz, Country Program Manager for Disaster large and small-scale disasters.
Resilience Plan International Philippines, welcomed the
participants of the session which was attended by elected To provide a better context of the initiatives of LGUs with
local officials and LGU staff that are involved in social MOVE UP Mindanao, Atty. Melchor Merga, the Municipal
protection initiatives in their respective localities. He added Mayor of Salcedo, Eastern Samar presented their best
that social protection systems that explicitly incorporate practices in relation to their implementation of the B
disaster risk considerations in their design can build Ready, a tropical cyclone forecasting index that triggers
households’ resilience to disasters. pre-emptive cash transfer during calamities.

One of the main threats to sustained economic growth The initiative mainly focuses on using combined
and development is the high exposure of the Philippines to innovation on parametric forecasting and digital financing
natural hazards coupled with social and governance risks. to save lives, that aims to better protect families from
natural hazards or calamities.

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The NEO Online: Executive Coaching Sessions (NEO- As local officials are further immersed in actual governance
ECS) aim to deliver assistance to local officials through challenges confronted by their respective communities, it
an online platform that delivers live lessons from is important to provide them with support on emergent
renowned governance and other subject matter experts. governance issues, as well as other important matters.
Participants, through the e-classroom, can interact
with the resource persons in real time, providing an
opportunity for immediate responses and feedback.

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Unity, empowerment, and motivation embodied during the
LGA Team Building 2021

The LGA virtual team-building was held on June 22, 2021. In
line with the LGA's mission of providing its personnel a work
environment that is conducive to professional development
and personal growth for the attainment of the organizational
goals and objectives, the wellbeing of the personnel is also
recognized. Living by the values of integrity, commitment,
and teamwork, the LGA continuously provides a healthy work
environment and fosters harmonious relationships among one
another toward changing mindsets and influencing behavior.

The LGA believes that with its personnel being put in a state
of wellbeing, a more productive and a healthier workforce will
develop and eventually lead to quality service delivery. Hence,
the LGA personnel were able to demonstrate team rapport,
discover strength in diversity, and refine their performance
levels.

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RECOGNITION

ACKNOWLEDGING GAPS: ENSURING QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY

Data privacy and its relevance explained

The LGA as a government agency mandated to be Secondly, the general obligations of the LGA on data
responsible for the local governance capacity development privacy management including the elements of the
across the Philippines, has been committed to providing its privacy impact assessment were identified. Atty. Bocar
clients unhampered quality service delivery. suggested organizational security measures to address
the problems on data privacy such as a security breach.
In line with this, one of our organizational missions is The following were: Designating a Data Protection Officer,
to provide the LGA personnel a work environment that recording the processing of activities, formulating data
is conducive to professional development and personal privacy and security policies, managing human resources
growth for the attainment of LGA’s organizational goals and and third parties well, and reviewing and monitoring
objectives. incoming and outgoing data.

On May 14, 2021, the LGA conducted its first knowledge Lastly, the application of the NPC’s compliance
exchange activity among the LGA personnel titled, “Data framework was explained. “Compliance framework is a
Privacy: An Integral Element in an Organization.” Atty. Vida continuing process,” Atty. Bocar said while emphasizing
Zora G. Bocar of the National Policy Commission (NPC) that an organization doesn’t need to possess all in an
enlightened the participants on the concept of Data Privacy instant.
in the Philippines.
Through this activity, the internal dynamics of the
First, Atty. Bocar clarified the salient points of Republic Act LGA’s employees and processes are enhanced, leading
(R.A) 10173 also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and to delivering quality and uninterrupted service to
its relevance in one’s work outputs and in LGA’s operations the clients. Truly, data privacy plays a big role in this
as a whole. “When personal data is stolen, we don’t realize electronic age. It is about consent, awareness, and
it immediately. By the time we realize [it], it’s usually too recognition of transparency.
late. Kailangan mas maingat po tayo on how to protect our
data and let’s know our rights under the Data Privacy Act,”
she underscored. The rights under the Data Privacy Act
were enumerated including the right to information, access,
object, and data portability.

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DILG regional representatives gather at the LGA’s Monitoring and
Evaluation Conference 2021

From June 14-15, 2021, around 49 DILG regional The progress evaluation of the Sustainable Development
representatives joined the Monitoring and Evaluation Goals – Family-based Actions for Children and their
(M&E) Conference 2021. The activity helped enhance Environs (SDG-FACEs) was also tackled, spearheaded by LGA
their awareness of the LGA programs, the LGA Monitoring Consultant Rudini Baoy. He identified the suggested areas of
and Evaluation System (LGAMES), and program evaluation improvement for the program, specifically as follows:
results.
● Establish and adopt a results framework
“The M&E system complements the Capacity ● Develop SDG-FACEs monitoring system to capture
Development (CapDev) framework which allows us to
see the value that we have created for the organization, progress
community, and the country. It is a great step,” said LGA ● Document good practices to demonstrate results utilizing
Asst. Dir. Daphne Purnnell during her opening remarks.
She also emphasized that programs are judged not by its Local Resource Institutions
intentions, but by the results accomplished as what gets ● Enhance capacity of existing and potential partner cities
measured also gets improved.
to implement SDG-FACEs
The LGA presented the 2021-2023 M&E roadmap ● Roll-out SDG-FACEs to other cities and municipalities
and milestones, LGA programs, 2020 regional
accomplishments, regional status of fund transfers, and “The SDG-FACEs project has made good progress in achieving
also demonstrated the use of the LGAMES. its intended results. The project approach, mechanisms, and
tools were found to be effective in enhancing the capacity of
Ms. Marciana Obispo, the LGA Research and Policy cities to implement family-based interventions. Additionally,
Division Chief, provided an overview of the activity. Ms. its sustainability is likely given the level of commitment and
Leah Sanchez, the Asst. Division Chief of the LGA Research support from partner cities and project stakeholders,” he
and Policy Division, then showcased the M&E 2021-2023 said.
Roadmap. She highlighted that the M&E harmonization
along with capacitating the local governments is Indeed, it is important for M&E systems to be put in place
necessary for the Full Devolution preparation. in order to ensure that the programs achieve their intended
results.
Ms. Euly Enrique, the Section Head of the LGA
M&E Section also discussed the 2020 regional
accomplishments. Along with this, the regional status of
fund transfers was explained by Ms. Virgin Insigne, the
LGA Administrative, Financial, and Management Division
Chief.

Moreover, Mr. Rey Gerona, an LGA Consultant, imparted
knowledge on the evaluation findings of the LGA’s
programs and projects. He affirmed that results-based
management is the top strategy towards improved
performance and demonstrative results, which is also a
team-based and participatory approach in management.
“Results-based monitoring is a continuous process of
collecting and analyzing information on key indicators,
and comparing actual results [with] expected results,” he
added.

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HEALING AS ONE: CONTINUING COVID-19 EFFORTS

Enhancing COVID-19 contact tracing work: Advance guide for local
governments

The LGA together with the Department of the Interior and The participants were also made to identify key actions
Local Government (DILG), WHO, DOH, PNP-Regional Office, to be undertaken by the Regional Teams to roll out the
and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong conducted training program through a workshop facilitated by Ms.
a training course on “Enhancing Contact Tracing Work: Haide Canalita.
Advanced Guide for Local Governments” from May 17-18,
2021 (Luzon Cluster) and May 19-20 (Visayas-Mindanao The Training of Trainers was conducted to provide better
Cluster) via Zoom Online Meetings. information dissemination among the Regional Training
Teams and to facilitate the training of contact tracers who
The training aimed to provide the contact tracers with are in need of guidance.
advanced guide and practical skills set in conducting case
investigation, speedy identification and tracking of close In view of the recent increasing trend of confirmed
contacts and data management and analysis. This will also COVID-19 cases and the scaling up of the country’s
support LGUs to create a platform that will facilitate the contact tracing efforts, there is an urgent need to employ
speedy identification of individuals who have been exposed new strategies and approaches to enhance contact
to COVID-19, quick isolation and quarantine to significantly tracing work at the community level.
impede the spread of the virus in the community.

Dir. Thelma Vecina of LGA reiterated the sentiments of DILG
Secretary Eduardo Año during the L!stong Ugnayan sessions
last year that, the LGUs are at the forefront of the pandemic
response when it comes to contact tracing and that the
country would not have gotten this far during this pandemic
without the hard work of all the frontliners on the ground.
Dir. Vecina shared her appreciation for the contact tracers as
well as the participants for being able to attend the activity.

Mayor Magalong added that the effectiveness of contact
tracing relies on the LGUs, as contact tracing serves as the
first line of defense.

During the sessions, the participants were taught how to use
different cognitive interview principles and methods as well
as how to utilize the StaySafe.ph application.

Following the Training Course on Enhancing Contact Tracing
Work: Advanced Guide for Local Governments conducted
by LGA with DILG and the Contact Tracing Czar last May
17-20, 2021, a Training on Facilitating Online Learning and
Orientation on Program Implementation was conducted
earlier today via Zoom with participants from the Regional
Training Teams.

During the session, the participants learned critical skills
on how to facilitate learning online. Ms. Shiela Dingcong,
Dean of Thames International provided the participants the
different online learning approaches and strategies that
they can utilize to be effective trainers in their respective
localities. She also imparted styles and techniques whereby
the trainers can ensure that their participants are engaged
during the learning sessions.

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We heal as one: Bridging LGUs and DILG Personnel with the national
government’s vaccination efforts

Since 2020, we stand to fight against the most challenging
times with the COVID-19 pandemic significantly affecting
our nation. One of the top priorities of the National Gov-
ernment is to provide the citizens with COVID-19 vaccines
at an exceptional speed. These vaccines serve a very
important purpose in preventing the spread of the virus,
reducing transmissions, and achieving herd immunity.

While the vaccination is seen as an integral solution, the
DILG has the upper hand in influencing the LGUs in the
deployment of their vaccination programs. Early this year,
LGUs were reminded by the DILG and the Department
of Health (DOH) to come up with their vaccination plans
and start establishing their vaccination facilities. Being at
the grassroots of public service, the LGUs have the better
capacity of mobilizing the efforts and advocacies of the
national government.

The LGA, as the training arm of the DILG, ensures the
continuous investment in various strategies to innovative-
ly capacitate the local government sector as well as the
DILG personnel.

ON SPOTLIGHT: DILG Region VII’s COVID-19 efforts on track

DILG, DOH, PIA intensify COVID-19 vaccine info drive

From left to right: Dr. Shelbay Blanco (DOH-7), Dir. Leocadio Trovela The important role of Punong Barangays in
(DILG-7), Dr. Carmelino Cruz, Jr. (City of Naga Task Force Against disseminating factual information to their
Covid-19) and Dir. Fayette Riñen (PIA-7) answered questions and constituents was underscored during the series
clarifications from the participants during the open forum session in the of town hall meetings on COVID-19 Vaccination
City of Naga. Deployment Plan conducted in four cities and 10
municipalities in Cebu for the month of May, June,
and July this year.

This, as Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG)-7 joined forces with the
Department of Health (DOH)-7 and the Philippine
Information Agency (PIA)-7 in conducting a series
of information drive in Cebu to address vaccine
hesitancy, increase demand generation of vaccines
and to solicit support and involvement of the
communities in the information drive.

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5 municipalities, 1 city visited in May

Info drive in San Remigio

For the month of May, five municipalities and one city Last June 8-9, two municipalities in the northern
were visited by the agencies during the first wave of part of Cebu hosted another leg of the town hall
town hall meetings staging in City of Naga on May 11, meetings. The first day was conducted in the
Municipalities of Poro, San Francisco, Tudela and Pilar in Municipality of San Remegio led by Mayor Mariano
Camotes Island on May 18-19, and in San Fernando on Martinez, and Dr. Orleta Ursal, municipal health
May 25. officer. In attendance were barangay captains,
barangay councilors, Barangay Health Workers
Following the success of the first wave town hall meetings (BHWs), and the private sector representatives from
as it draws more support and involvement of the local the municipality of San Remegio.
communities in the information drive campaign, the team
continued its series of Town Hall on COVID-19 Vaccination Correa pointed out that public information officers
Deployment Plan in two cities and three municipalities for have a crucial role in information dissemination in
the month of June with an aim to eradicate any concerns the community.
on vaccination hesitation.
The activity also served as an avenue where the
Town Hall meeting conducted in Danao City local government officials and private sector
representatives were able to raise their questions
Last June 2, the agencies visited the City of Danao to and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccine
conduct a half-day town hall meeting with the Danao deployment.
City government staff, barangay officials, barangay health
workers, and representatives of private companies. He urged the local government units, Punong Barangays,
barangay officials and Barangay Health Workers (BHWs)
Dr. Shelbay Blanco, Medical Officer III and head of DOH-7 to lead the information drive on their respective
Health Emergency and Management Staff Unit, detailed communities by providing factual information to their
the facts, background and other relevant information to constituents on COVID-19 vaccination.
dispel wrong notions and myths on COVID-19 vaccines.
“We at DILG-7, DOH-7 and PIA-7 are asking (PIOs) to help
For her part, PIA-7 head Fayette Riñen, emphasized the us in advocating the COVID-19 vaccination plan. We ask
critical role of the Punong Barangays and barangay officials you to give reliable and accurate information in your
in carrying out the advocacy and right information to their communities,” he said.
constituents.

Further, DILG-7’s Project Development Management Unit
(PDMU) Chief and Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Manager Rommel Correa discussed the importance of
strengthening the public information and education at the
LGU level in ensuring proper and factual information on
the deployment and rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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On the next day, another leg was also staged COVID-19 immunization info
in the neighboring town of Daanbantayan led drive in Boljoon, Oslob
by Mayor Sun Shimura, and Dr. Merle Visda,
municipal health officer of Daanbantayan. Last July 6-7, the agencies visited the Municipality
In a separate town hall meeting last June 15, of Boljoon and Municipality of Oslob to conduct
Carcar City Mayor Mercedita Rabanes Apura town hall meetings in support of the government’s
together with Municipal Health Officer Dr. Grace COVID-19 immunization program participated in by
Alcoseba took the opportunity to encourage Municipal Mayors, Councilors, Barangay Captains,
the people of Carcar City to get vaccinated to Barangay Health Workers, and Private Sector
achieve the herd immunity needed against Representatives from the Local Government of
COVID-19. Boljoon and Oslob, Cebu.
The team along with Hon. Marjorie P. Perales, Mayor
Town Hall meeting in Cordova of Toledo City and Dr. Bornito Zanoria, Toledo City
Health Officer, continued to develop a network
Another successful town hall meeting also gained of vaccine advocates to champion the cause of
support from the local officials of the municipality inoculation and promote demand generation with
of Cordova as it made another wave on 22nd day of their most recent town hall meetings conducted in
June with Mayor Mary Therese Sitoy-Cho together Toledo City, Cebu last July 13.
with Hon. Sangguniang Bayan Member Jonathan
Guiranod, and Dr. Efren Dico, Jr. the Municipal Health The activity followed by an open forum which
Officer of Cordova gracing the activity. was participated in by representatives from the
“At first, I’m hesitant on COVID-19 vaccine because of Association of Barangay Councils, Sangguniang
my high blood pressure. But after I heard the facts, I Kabataan (SK) chairpersons, Toledo City's COVID-19
might eventually get the vaccine shot,” said Barangay response team and contact tracers.
Bangbang councilor Milcris Jose Timaan Inoc in Participants signed the Pledge of Commitment in
Bisaya during the open forum in Cordova town hall support of Resbakuna advocacy campaign.
meeting.
Representatives from DOH-7, PIA-7 and DILG-7
visited two municipalities and one city for the month
of July to encourage, promote, and advocate with
the government for increased uptake and demand of
COVID-19 vaccines.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Town Hall meetings on COVID-19
Vaccination Deployment Plan

CITY OF NAGA

CAMOTES ISLAND

MUNICIPALITY OF SAN FERNANDO
CITY OF DANAO

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MUNICIPALITY OF SAN REMEGIO

MUNICIPALITY OF DAANBANTAYAN

CITY OF CARCAR
MUNICIPALITY OF CORDOVA
MUNICIPALITY OF BOLJOON

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MUNICIPALITY OF OSLOB

CITY OF TOLEDO

THE LGOO CORNER

Tatak LGOO! His experiences as the DILG City Director of Cebu City
and as a legal practitioner allow him further to empower
The Jurisdictional and Procedural Aspects of the Revised barangays in their capacity to maintain peace and order
Katarungang Pambarangay Law in their communities. Through his publication, local
by Atty. Ian Kenneth B. Lucero governance stakeholders shall gather legal concepts and
realities behind the Revised Katarungang Pambarangay Law’s
A product of the LGA’s Training for Local Government implementation.
Operations Officers (LGA LGOO training) Batch 42, Atty.
Ian Kenneth B. Lucero shares his vast knowledge on Once again, LGA would like to congratulate Atty Lucero for
Barangay disputes through a knowledge product entitled: another milestone in his career, a true manifestation of a
The Jurisdictional and Procedural Aspects of the Revised “Matino, Mahusay at Maasahang” DILG Officer!
Katarungang Pambarangay Law.

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Apprenticeship program for LGOOs: Supervised field work

The Apprenticeship Program for Local Government As a requirement, only LGA-certified apprentices who have
Operations Officers (LGOOs) II and III, Batch 53, is a successfully completed and passed both the foundation
competency-based intervention designed to prepare course and comprehensive examination can proceed to the
them for greater responsibilities as they are one of SFW. An overall rating of 80% and above can proceed to the
the frontliners of the Department. The Supervised Revalida.
Field Work (SFW), to be administered from June
07-August 07, 2021, is the third component of the At the end of the SFW, the apprentices are expected to
aforementioned training. It aims to provide an avenue demonstrate a diverse range of abilities including seeking
for apprentices to practice their learning from previous solutions, defining success, achieving results, thinking
components under the supervision of exemplary DILG strategically, managing change, promoting excellence,
field officers. Moreover, it will be conducted through designing programs, transferring knowledge, evaluating
direct observation and participation as apprentice impact, and utilizing adult learning styles to promote
LGOOs in the actual operation of a local government learning.
unit.

Apprentices must complete two (2) months of
work immersion in a municipality or city. Regional
apprentices shall be assigned in their respective
regions, but not in their respective hometowns or
previous field assignments, if any. The apprentices
from the Central Office and LGA shall be assigned in
the nearby regions outside of the NCR Bubble Plus. A
maximum of three (3) apprentices may be deployed in
one (1) municipality or city.

INCLUSIVITY ON TOP

LGA puts premium on 2021 Second Quarter
gender and development
at a glance by the numbers
The LGA continuously supports the Gender and
Development Program by promoting inclusivity Total number of
in its programs and tools. On the monitoring and
evaluation forms, the LGA sees to it that the senior Participants/Attendees
citizens as well as persons with disabilities are
covered. The LGA recognizes that participation 6,188
shall not be limited to physical states, rather the
LGA promotes that all citizens are entitled to join Total number of
the programs, projects and activities towards a
better tomorrow for local governance. Senior Citizens

332

Total number of

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)

198

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INNOVATIVE TRENDSETTER

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ON TRACK

Exploring Geographic Information System (GIS) for risk-based local
development planning

The LGA in collaboration with the Department of Human Officers (LDRRMOs), Local Planning and Development
Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) conducted Coordinators (LPDCs), Engineers, and Information
a 5-day online training course on Geographic Information Technology (IT) Officers.
System (GIS) for Risk-based Local Development Planning last
May 24-28, 2021 via Zoom online platform. The training aimed to strengthen the capacity of LGUs
to fully utilize GIS as a tool in their planning activities
One of the activities under the program is the Training especially in terms of addressing spatial-related
Course on Geographic Information System (GIS) for Local problems or issues. GIS is a tool that can improve the
Development Planning. GIS has emerged to be efficient for quality of analysis of natural hazard assessments,
implementing coherent disaster risk reduction activities at guide development activities, and assist LGU planners
the national, regional, and local scale. For local governments, in the selection of mitigation measures and in the
it can provide them the power to create maps, integrate implementation of disaster preparedness and response
information, visualize scenarios, present powerful ideas, actions.
and develop effective solutions particularly on issues related
to addressing the adverse effects of extreme weather and The use of GIS will also enhance LGUs’ data gathering,
climate variability. generation, and utilization capacity while also bolstering
their ability to utilize the resulting geographically laid out
The online training on GIS was intended for LGUs of the datasets particularly in the conduct of the Climate and
identified priority provinces in the Risk Resiliency Program Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA) whereby its results are
(RRP) from Regions 5, 7, 8, 9, and 13. The participants utilized as input to the development and/or updating of
comprised technical staff with background in development CDP as well as in the formulation of LCCAP.
planning such as Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management

Capacitating LGUs on climate and disaster risk assessment

The Local Government Academy (LGA) together with the LGA is implementing the program titled Operation
Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development L!sto: CCAM-DRRM Institutional Capacity Enhancement
(DHSUD) conducted a 5-day Training on Climate and Disaster Program (for the DILG-LG sector and LGUs) which aims to
Risk Assessment (CDRA): Process and Utilization from June address capacity issues of the DILG-LG sector and local
28 to July 2, 2021 via Zoom. government units (LGUs) on climate and disaster risk
governance. One of these is to ensure the attainment of
The participants of the training were Local Disaster Risk local development through the LGUs' ability to implement
Reduction Management Officers (MDRRMOs), Local Planning well-laid plans
and Development Coordinators, Planning Officers from
LPDO, Local Engineers, Information Technology Officers, The CDRA Training will be conducted through three
Local Agriculturists, Local ENR Officers, Local Budget Officers, Phases: 1) CDRA Training for the LGUS; 2) CDRA Coaches’
and Representatives from the NGOs/CSOs from the different Training for the Regions; and 3) LGU rollout, where
invited LGUs. there will be two (2) batches in 2nd and 3rd phases.
The conduct of CDRA is a requirement for climate
LGA Assistant Director Esmeralda Daphne Purnell gave change action and a skill that LGUS can develop so that
the Opening Remarks on behalf of LGA Executive Director interventions for risk reduction and climate change
Thelma Vecina. She emphasized the importance of CDRA in adaptation are evidence-based.
generating risk and vulnerability information to enhance the
CLUP analytical foundation of a locality by ensuring that the As a sound risk assessment is needed in local
challenges posed by disasters and climate change become development planning, decision making, and in
part of the basis of the CLUP and that these would lead to investment programming, the outputs derived from the
the identification, financing, and implementation of disaster CDRA will help LGUs identify necessary interventions
risk reduction and climate change adaptation measures. to address risk to natural hazards and vulnerabilities
to climate change impacts in the form of disaster risk
reduction and climate change adaptation options.

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THE SEARCH FOR THE CAPDEV ACE AWARDEES IS ON!

Deadline of Nomination: August 20, 2021

About the Award Nomination Procedure

The Capacity Development Awards for Catalysts of A. All nominations shall be submitted to the DILG
Excellence, known in the Department as CapDev ACE, is an Regional Office HR Unit (HR Unit) or the HRMD
Awards Program that recognizes outstanding performance Unit in the case of DILG Central Office. Nomination
of DILG officials, employees, and LGRRC units in delivering forms may be secured through these offices or
capacity development programs, projects, and activities by downloading the form from the LGA Official
that have created a resounding impact on the lives of fellow Website (www.lga.gov.ph)
employees, the organization, or the community as a whole.
B. All nominations will be reviewed by the concerned
It comprises two sets of general categories, one for individuals PRAISE Committees for endorsement by the
who have made their mark in the field of public service and concerned Regional Directors or the Undersecretary
outstanding performance; and one for teams who took on the for Operations / Assistant Secretary for Human
role of champions for causes very close to the Department’s Resource Development, in the case of DILG Central
very raison d’etre. Five award categories constitute the Office, except for the “Tatag ng Agila” and “Bagwis
Individual set, while two make up the Team set. ng Paglilingkod sa Bayan” categories.

List of Awards C. Official nominees accomplish the self-assessment
form (Form No. 3).
A. Individual Category: Awards for Exemplary Performance
● Tatag ng Agila (Capacity Development Leadership Award) D. The HRMD Unit or HR Unit, as the case may be,
● Singsing ng Tanikala (Best C/MLGOO) prepares other documentary requirements, in
● Dangal ng Kagawaran (People’s Choice Award) coordination with the official nominees.
● Dagitab ng Paglilingkod (Outstanding Administrative
Personnel) E. Submit the Official Nomination, together with the
complete documentary requirements.
B. Team Category
● Ugnay ng Mamamayan (Outstanding LGRRC) F. Nominations may be initiated by individuals within
● Bugkos ng Bayan (Outstanding Cluster, HUC or Province) and outside the Department or local governance
stakeholders or other interested parties. However,
C. Special Awards nomination for the “Tatag ng Agila” shall emanate
● Bagwis ng Paglilingkod from the Assistant Director or any Division Chief
● Hall of Fame of the operating unit where the Regional/Bureau/
Service Directors belong.

Limitations on Nomination

1. An individual or team may be nominated to only one category per year. An individual’s nomination does not disqualify
his/her team from being nominated in the LGRRC Champions category for the same year.

2. Previous recipients may be nominated for any award based on a new set of accomplishments and/or exemplary norms/
behavior manifested.

3. An individual shall not be denied nomination or the award itself on the basis of discrimination such as ethnicity, sex,
age, language, sexual orientation, religion, political affiliation, geographical origin, disability, and other status.

For further details, please refer to the Memorandum Circular No. 2019-146 or the Revised Capdev ACE Policy and Guidelines.

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LGA 3RD QUARTER CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

July 1-2 JULY August 19 II.2.2.2. M&E Conference
July 6-8
July 9 III.2.2.2. Training on CDRA for LGUs - Batch 1 August 19 IV.2.2.1. Laying the Foundation [Consultation on
July 19-21 Assessment Tools] (HRMOs, CAO, AD, PD)
July 19-23 II.3. Establishment of CapDev Standards - Forum with
July 19-23 Stakeholders August 23-25 III.4.4.2. Pilot/ pre- testing of Training on Revenue
July 22 Generation and Financial Management for Barangays
July 22-23 IV.2.2.2. Launching of the 2021 CapDev ACE Search -F2F/ Live Talk (Brgy Officials and Brgy Treasurer)

July 26-30 I.4.4.1. Psychological/Mental Health Activity Psychological August 23-27 IV.1.1.4.5. Presentation of Outputs (Apprenticeship
July 26-30 First Aid Sessions Program for LGOOs II and III

July 28 III.1.1.2. Training Orientation of Partners to Adopt and August 24 II.1.1.3. Training of Assessors
July 29 Deliver LED Capacity
July 30 August 25 IV.1.1.1. DOME (Executives)
IV.1.1.3. Coaches' Training on LGU CapDev Agenda
Formulation (Batch 1) August 26 III.3.3.2. NEO Webinar Executive Session

IV.1. Soft Launching of DILG School of Local Governance August 27 IV.1.1.4.6. Mental Health Support Program in the
Workplace
III.2.2.5. National Orientation on Disaster Preparedness
Manual on Localized Weather Disturbances and SEPTEMBER
Earthquake (DILG/LGRRC, LRIs, LCEs, LDRRMOs)
September 2 II.1.1.3. LGRC Conference
III.4.4.1. Orientation for Partners on BDP and CapDev
Agenda Formulation September 6-10 II.4. Surveillance Audit (Internal)

[ Cont ] IV.1.1.3. Coaches' Training on LGU CapDev Agenda September 7-9 III.5.5.3. Training on Contingency Planning on Human-
Formulation (Batch 1) Induced Hazards- Session 3 (Provincial CM Committee
members)
IV.1.1.4.6. Online Wellness Talks
September 9 IV.2.2. CapDev ACE Awards Committee Meet and Greet
IV.2.2.1. Laying the Foundation [Consultation on Job
Descriptions] (HRMOs, CAO, AD, PD) September 9 IV.1.1.4.6. Mental Health Support Program in the
Workplace
II.1.1.3. Knowledge Exchange on Consortium Building

July 30 III.2.2.5. National Orientation on Disaster Preparedness September 13-17 III.3.3.1. Specialized Local Governance Module
Manual on Localized Weather Disturbances and
August 3-5 Earthquake (DILG/LGRRC, LRIs, LCEs, LDRRMOs) September 13-17 IV.2.2.1. Laying the Foundation Employee Assessment
August 4
August 4-6 AUGUST September 13-17 IV.1.1.4.5. Competency Assessment: Part I (Apprenticeship
August 9-13 Program for LGOOs II and III)
August 10-12 III.2.2.2. Orientation on DRMM-H Module Batch 1 (DILG/
August 11 LGRRCs, LRIs) September 16-17 I.4.4.1. Psychological/Mental Health Activity Psychological
August 16 First Aid Sessions
August 16-20 IV.1.1.4.2. PROSDEM (Executives)
August 17-19 September 22 IV.1.1.2. Orientation on Certification System for DILG
II.3. APT Baseline Study Consultation Meeting re: Post- Coaches, Mentors and Faculty
networking Workshop Status Report
September 23 III.3.3.6. Gearing up the LGUs for the full devolution in
IV.1.1.3. Coaches' Training on LGU CapDev Agenda 2022
Formulation (Batch 2)
September 23 IV.1.1.5. DILG Learning Exchange for Active Development
III.2.2.2. Orientation on DRMM-H Module Batch 1 (DILG/ (LEAD)
LGRRCs, LRIs) September 27
September 29 II.2.2.1. Planning Session
I.4.4.2. Teambuilding September 30
September 30 IV.3.3.2. Sharpening the LGRC's Capacity
II.1.1.1. Knowledge Exchange
III.3.3.2. NEO Webinar Executive Session
[ Cont ] IV.1.1.3. Coaches' Training on LGU CapDev Agenda
Formulation (Batch 2) IV.1.1.4.6. Online Wellness Talks

III.2.2.2. Orientation on DRMM-H Module Batch 2 (DILG/
LGRRCs, LRIs)

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