DSWD Region III, thru Regional Director Adelina Apostol, awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to DILG Region III on the occasion of the 61st DSWD Anniversary celebration with the theme, “DSWD @ 61 Tuloy sa Kaunlaran”, held on February 6, 2012 at DSWD Field Office III, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
DSWD Region III, thru Regional Director Adelina Apostol, awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to DILG Region III on the occasion of the 61st DSWD Anniversary celebration with the theme, “DSWD @ 61 Tuloy sa Kaunlaran”, held on February 6, 2012 at DSWD Field Office III, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.
The award was given in grateful appreciation of DILG’s support in the implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Central Luzon particularly in encouraging the Local Government Units to incorporate pro-poor programs in their plans and budget, accessing the resources that allows LGU to upgrade basic health and education facilities and in its active participation in monitoring and evaluating the program implementation at the barangay level.
The award was received by RD Florida M. Dijan and ARD Jonathan Paul M. Leusen, Jr. also in the event of the conduct of Unified Flag Raising Ceremony of all government agencies in the region hosted by DSWD.
After the awarding, RD Dijan and ARD Leusen attended the Briefing on R.A. 9208, otherwise known as the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 where the Resolution on “Establishing and Adopting the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women Cum Regional Referral Network was signed by the RIACAT-VAWC members including DILG.
Construction of classrooms at San Isidro Elementary School in Minalin, Pampanga
As stipulated in the Performance Challenge Fund operations manual, specifically on projects completed, LGOOs V Judith B. Romero and Ener P. Cambronero, members of the Regional PCF Team, together with LGOO VI Jose Algy B. Canlas, DILG Pampanga Focal Person on PCF, conducted ocular inspections on the completed PCF projects of the LGUs of Sasmuan and Minalin in Pampanga last February 20, 2012.
On going project in Minalin Is the construction of three classrooms at San Isidro Elementary School while Sasmuan is in the process of improving its public market. During the activity, the PCF implementing Unit of the respective LGUs were also informed that continuous monitoring shall be done by DILG R3 with regard to the maintenance of the projects.
Public Market in Sasmuan, Pampanga
The Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) was established by the Department as an incentive to qualified LGUs for the implementation of local development projects aligned with the national government strategic thrust and goals. It encourages convergence of local development projects with the present administration’s priority programs for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), maintenance of core road network to boost tourism and local economic development, the objectives of the Philippine Disaster Risk reduction and Management Act of 2010, and the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.
In CY 2011, nineteen (19) LGUs in Region 3 that belong to the 4th to 6th income class LGUs were granted with the Performance Challenge Fund. Projects in the remaining LGU grantees include among others construction of Municipal Dumpsite, MRF and procurement of Garbage Collection Equipment, Improvements of Rural Health Units and construction of Market Stalls.
(from left) RD Dijan, Gov. Sy-Alvarado, SILG Robredo and PD Moral pose after the awarding of Plaque of Recognition to the Secretary
The Provincial Government of Bulacan, in coordination with the Diocese of Malolos and the Department of the Interior and Local Government has conducted a Forum on Good Governance and Recognition to the winners of “Programang Bantay Kalinisan ng Bulacan”, held on February 2, 2012 at the Provincial Capitol Gymnasium, City of Malolos, Bulacan.
DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, who was one of the Guest Speakers, discussed the Seal of Good Housekeeping/Good Governance. He also mentioned that aside from the Seal of Good Housekeeping, the Department plans to launch the Seal of Disaster Preparedness. The Secretary further applauded the province for having been conferred as “Seal” recipients on the 2nd and 3rd round of SGH assessment.
Subsequent to the speech of the SILG, Reverend Father Carmelo Diola delivered his homily with the theme “ Good Governance and Ethics in Politics”. He focused his homily in affirming each other’s role as “public servants” particularly the elected officials. He also mentioned about St. Thomas Moore who is the patron saint of politicians.
The activity aimed to encourage all the elected officials of the province of Bulacan to unite and intensify their dedication in maintaining a clean and green province as well as to enhance their awareness on proper norms and etiquette towards work.
The said forum was participated in by more or less 3,000 individuals from all over the province to include government employees and elected officials spearheaded by Provincial Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado, Vice Governor Daniel Fernando and Most Reverend Father Jose F. Oliveros. Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian of Valenzuela City also attended the event since the aforesaid city is also a part of the Diocese of Bulacan. Priests and nuns from the Commission of Formation, City and Municipal Mayors, Vice-Mayors, Councilors and Barangay Officials, City/Municipal Natural Environment and Natural Resources Officers, DILG Regional Director Florida M. Dijan and Provincial Director Myra B. Moral together with all the C/MLGOOs and provincial staff, officials and employees of the PNP and BJMP, MEDIA and students from Bulacan State University, also joined the momentous event.
Dr. Sofio Quintana, Technical Director of Forestry Management System, DENR R3 discussed Good Governance on Environment. He gave emphasis on the compliance to the provisions of RA 9003 otherwise known as the “Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000”. Consequently, awarding to the winners of the “Programang Bantay Kalinisan ng Bulacan” was conferred to the following winners:
3RD QUARTER OF 2011:
1st District Winner- Pulilan; Calumpit 2nd District Winner- Bustos; Runner-Up- Guiguinto 3rd Distric: Winner- San Rafael; Runner-Up- DRT 4th District Winner- CSJDM; Runner-Up- Sta. Maria
4TH QUARTER OF 2011
1st District Winner- Pulilan; Calumpit 2nd District Winner- Bustos; Runner-Up- Guiguinto 3rd Distric: Winner- San Rafael; Runner-Up- DRT 4th District Winner- CSJDM; Runner-Up- Sta. Maria
GRAND WINNERS:
San Rafael- Champion Bustos- 1st runner-up City of San Jose del Monte- 2nd runner-up
The winners received cash incentives and plaque of appreciation in recognition of their dedication and commitment in maintaining a clean and green environment
