DILG R3 Participates in the PhilHealth “ALAGA KA” Program

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Written by MED

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Published: 28 March 2014

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   DILG R3 participated in the nationwide simultaneous launching of the “Alaga Ka Para sa Maayos na Buhay” or simply “Alaga Ka” by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC) held last March 24, 2014 at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center, High School Blvd., Brgy. Lourdes, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.

    The ALAGA KA Program is an integrated marketing activity aimed at making “Listahan” members of the DSWD, informed and empowered of their PhilHealth coverage, benefits and other public programs of the Department of Health (DOH).

   From the Thirty-Five (35) Barangays of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, One Thousand Five Hundred (1,500) selected “Listahan” members came and participated in the kick-off ceremony.

   One of the highlights of the activity was the live feed of the lead event taking place at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City for the National Capital Region where His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino delivered his message to the indigent beneficiaries.

   Dir. Abraham A. Pascua, Ph. D., CESO III, concurrent Assistant Regional Director represented DILG R3 during the signing of commitment by the various National Government Agencies (NGAs) and other stakeholders.

   The activity was graced by the Provincial Governor of Pampanga, Hon. Lilia Pineda together with several Mayors and Board Members of the province.

   During the activity, DILG R3 distributed more than One Thousand Six Hundred (1,600) copies of the “Pampamilyang Gabay sa Panahon ng Kalamidad” or “Gabay”, one of the main information materials of the Department on disaster preparedness.

DILG Region 3 awards Plaque of Recognition to BPSU

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Written by LGOO VI Jeffrey Manalastas

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Published: 14 March 2014

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   DILG R.O. 3 awarded a Plaque of Recognition to Bataan Peninsula State University for the successful implementation of the “Alliance on the Streamlining the electronic Business Permit and Licensing System (eBPLS) in Central Luzon Project”. The State University was able to customize the eBPLS of DILG for the Municipal Government of Limay, Bataan, thus, paving the way for the LGU to utilize the system resulting to a more efficient and effective governance and management.

   The award was given on March 12, 2014 at the BPSU by CDD Chief Martin Porres B. Moral in behalf of RD Florida M. Dijan and received by Dr. Gregorio J. Rodis, Vice-President for Administration and Finance and Dr. Teresita R. Castillo, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs in behalf of Dr. Delfin O. Magpantay, President.

   The implementation of the Alliance on the Streamlining the eBPLS and for the LGUs in Central Luzon is an initiative of the DILGR3 Regional Management to support national government’s efforts in the pursuit of excellence in local governance. This is in accordance with the thrust of the national government to curb red tape in the bureaucracy and rid the systems of delays and unwarranted requirements. To realize the attainment of more business-friendly local government units, an innovative approach was employed – forging public-private alliance.

    The DILG’s partnership with Bataan Peninsula State University and the Bataan Chamber of Commerce and Industry has paved the way for the successful customization of the generic eBPLS software of the Department for the pilot recipient municipality of Limay, Bataan.

    According to the LGU Officials, the municipality has benefited from the system through the improved and efficient collection of business taxes that resulted to an increased income.

    With this milestone, the Department is planning to showcase the LGU as “learning center” for replication of other LGU’s in the Province.

DILG R3 Prepares Personnel for Earthquake

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Written by LGOO VI Ener P. Cambronero

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Published: 14 March 2014

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        As the Vice-Chairperson on Preparedness, DILG R3 takes an active role in enhancing disaster preparedness, not only of the LGUs within its jurisdiction, but its own personnel as well.  The Regional Office, through the LG Monitoring and Evaluation Division, conducted an orientation on earthquake and its hazards for the regional office personnel.

   The activity was conducted during the Office’s Monday Flag Raising Ceremony cum Convocation on March 10, 2014 at the DILG Regional Office Conference Hall, Diosdado Macapagal Government Center, Brgy. Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.

   The orientation dealt on why, how and where do earthquakes occur and what to do to ensure safety during such occurrences.  

    After the discussion, the employees were given IEC material entitled: How Safe is My House?: Self-check for Earthquake Safety of Concrete Hollow Block (CHB) Houses in the Philippines, which was developed by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP).