DILG R-3 Conducts Orientation on Revenue Codification

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Written by CDD

Category: Capability Development Program Facility

Published: 16 March 2012

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The Department of the Interior and Local Government in Region 3, in collaboration with the Bureau of Local Government Finance, conducted an Orientation on Revenue Codification on March 12, 2012 at the DILG Conference Room, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.  This activity was aimed to provide the participants, the DILG Cluster Leaders and Field Officers, with a walkthrough conceptual experience on the preparation/updating of a Local Revenue Code (LRC) as well as to share with them knowledge on Codification of LGUs tax policies.   

During the activity, DILG Assistant Regional Director Jonathan Paul M. Leusen, Jr. stressed the importance of creating and updating the LRC in every Local Government Unit. He urged the utmost participation of Field Officers in the implementation of the program as it will create self-reliant and financially capable LGUs.  Further he added that a sound LRC will aid LGUs in raising more funds for them to lessen their dependence with the IRA issued by the National Government.

BLGF OIC-Regional Director Luningning R. Llanto on the other hand, gave emphasis on the role of the DILG and the BLGF as partners in the implementation of the Revenue Codification. She also pointed out the importance of the LRC as a tool in stimulating growth within the Local Government Units and that the local revenue code is a reflection of the local tax policy of the LGUs.  “ With a carefully crafted LRC, LGUs can look forward to having a landmark legislation than can provide the LGU with means to attain a measure of financial autonomy”, she said.   

An open forum with RD Dijan and RD Llanto ensued in order to clarify participants’ issues and concerns.  Towards the end of the activity, the participants were tasked to create an action plan on the revenue codification for their respective areas of coverage as well as the identification of LGUs in need of intervention in the preparation/ updating of Local Revenue Code.  

DILG Personnel Installs SIS in Minalin, Pampanga

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Written by Jose Algy B. Canlas

Category: Capability Development Program Facility

Published: 15 March 2012

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The Sanggunian Information System (SIS) was installed by DILG Region 3 SIS focal persons to the municipality of Minalin, Pampanga on February 28-29, 2012.  Minalin Mayor Arturo Naguit through Vice Mayor Arturo Yambao and the Vice Mayors’ League of Pampanga requested the DILG to install the SIS and conduct a briefing on the system as well as on the different programs of the Department. 

 Brief information on SIS was presented by LGOO V Mariel  Estacio and LGOO V Jeffrey Manalastas to SB Secretary Carolina M. Tungol and her three Local Legislative Staff Officers and Employee. In the afternoon, action planning, actual installation and hands-on training of the System was administered. LGOO VI Jose Algy B. Canlas, SIS Provincial Focal Person also attended the activity.

  During the activity, PD Angelina S. Blanco discussed the importance and benefits of the system.  Mayor Naguit, on the other hand, thanked the Department for the support it is continuously extending to the LGU.  He also assured the SIS team that the municipality will maintain the System until it will be completed and made available in order to further improve the delivery of services to their constituents.

 

 

DILG R-3 Conducts Basic Orientation on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Climate Change Adaptation

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Written by Mariel Estacio

Category: Capability Development Program Facility

Published: 13 March 2012

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In response to Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2010 and RA 9729 or Climate Change Act (CCA) of 2009, the Department of the Interior and Local Government has initiated and developed a comprehensive program on “Enhancing LGU Capacity on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management”. It is designed to build capacities of local government and communities in mainstreaming disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation into local development processes. It also aims to improve their awareness and appreciation of the links between intensifying disasters and creeping climate change, at the same time address the challenges accompanying these situations.

The training program has four major components namely: Institutional Development; Diagnostics; Integration of DRR and CCA to Planning and Investment; and Infrastructure and Access to Financing.

The program started with the Basic Orientation on DRRM and CCA for the provinces of Tarlac, Pampanga and Zambales conducted in five schools. The 1st school was composed of nine LGUs of Tarlac (October 26-27, 2011), 2nd school was attended by ten LGUs of the same province (November 8-9, 2011), 3rd school was from the 11 LGUs of Pampanga (November 10-11, 2011), 4th school was composed of another 11 LGUs of Pampanga (November 15-16, 2011) and 5th school was attended by 14 LGUs of Zambales (November 17-18, 2011). These activities, conducted by DILG Region III in partnership with the Local Government Academy were all held at Maharajah Hotel, Angeles City.

It was participated in by eight members LGU Team composed of Local Chief Executive or Local Administrator, Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Officer, Local Government Operations Officer, Local Planning and Development Officer, Local Social Welfare and Development Officer, Local Health Officer, Local Engineering Officer and Liga ng mga Barangay Federation President.

The activities, graced by DILG R-3 Regional Director Florida Dijan also provided an appropriate venue for a partnership with other national and local stakeholders through the provision of their technical expertise on DRRM-CCA. They include the training team of the Office of Civil Defense Defense led by Dir. Josefina Timoteo, PAG-ASA Weather Forecasters, Olongapo City DRRM Office and Candaba Mayor Hon. Jerry Pelayo.

DRRM/CCA trainings for the province of Aurora and Cities of Angeles and Olongapo are scheduled on December 1-2, 2011 and on December 8-9, 2011 for the province of Bataan and Balanga City.