Barangay Pag-asa, Dinalupihan, Bataan is Region 3’s Showcase Barangay Assembly

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Published: 02 April 2014

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   Spearheading the conduct of the Synchronized Barangay Assembly Day in Central Luzon, DILG R3, identified Barangay Pag-asa, Dinalupihan, Bataan as its Regional Showcase Barangay for the 1st Semester of 2014.

   Punong Barangay Basilio S. Layug comprehensively delivered his State Of the Barangay Address (SOBA) highlighting their CY 2013 accomplishments. Likewise, the limitations and problems encountered in the performance of their specific mandates as well as their immediate needs were reported. He also made mention of the line-up of activities and projects of the council for the succeeding months.

   Director Florida M. Dijan, Regional Director, DILG R3, in her inspirational message, expressed her appreciation and lauded the Local and Barangay Officials for adhering to their mandates and coming up with such important and very timely activity. Likewise, she acknowledged the presence of the representatives from other NGAs namely: the DILG Family (BFP, PNP, BJMP); Office of Civil Defense, National Irrigation Authority; and the Department of Public Works and Highways. She concluded her message by sharing a short poem: “Mga batong watak-watak, sabog-sabog kapag pinagpatong-patong nagiging isang moog, ganyan din ang mamamayan at pamahalaan, kapag nagkaisang loob, ang sisisirin masi-sisid, ang aabutin maabot”.

   Also gracing the activity were Hon. Albert Raymond S. Garcia, Governor of Bataan and his eldest sister Hon. Maria Angela S. Garcia, Municipal Mayor of Dinalupihan, together with her Local Officials and Functionaries.

   Mayor Maria Angela S. Garcia, in her response, assured the council and the assembly members that her administration shall provide the necessary assistance to address the gaps in implementing the proposed projects and activities of the barangay.

   Governor Albert Raymond S. Garcia informed the community of the on-going initiatives of the Provincial Government: First, on increasing employment opportunities by being an investment hub thru the Freeport Area of Bataan; Second, the on-going construction of flood control projects in the Municipalities of Dinalupihan & Hermosa in Bataan and Lubao in Pampanga. Lastly, he also informed the public that the problem on increasing electric cost will be addressed soon with the repair and full operationalization of the power generating plants in Bataan.

   The first part of the activity was culminated with the turn-over of the State of Barangay Governance Report of  Barangay Pag-asa to Mayor Garcia and RD Dijan.

   Pursuant to Proclamation No. 260 dated September 30, 2011 all barangays in the Philippines, are required to call for a Barangay Assembly at least twice every year and deliver their State of the Barangay Address (SOBA) to their respective constituents concerning matters provided by Section 397(b) Chapter VI of the Local Government Code: Accomplishments and Financial Report from the past six months and updates on 2014 on-going programs and projects.

   The Barangay Assembly will also serve as a venue or platform for the assembly members to raise issues and concerns affecting the community, as well as for advancing proposals and recommendations to improve the quality of service of the barangay officials.

DILG joins the unveiling of the 1st OCD-NDRRMC Humanitarian Response Depot in Clark, Pampanga

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Published: 28 March 2014

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   The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) have unveiled the First “OCD-NDRRMC Humanitarian Response Depot" in Clark, Pampanga.

   The facility is one of the various initiatives implemented by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), thru the Local Government Academy (LGA), to enhance the capacities of the OCD and the NDRRMC in the delivery and response action in relief operations.

   The refurbished Philippine Air Force warehouse at the Air Force City in Clark is the first of the six storage facilities to be established in strategic areas in the country. For its part, AECID donated Php 26.4 Million for the purchase of a large list of humanitarian equipment.  Managed by the OCD and NDRRMC, the facility can now serve as the primary coordination hub during large-scale emergencies, relief operations and pre-positioning of humanitarian supplies.

   Held on March 25, 2014, the inauguration of the facility was graced by the Spanish Foreign Minister His Excellency Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo together with Hon. Voltaire T. Gazmin, Secretary of the Department of National Defense and NDRRMC Chairman; Hon. Austere A. Panadero, DILG Undersecretary; Hon. Corazon “Dinky” Soliman, Secretary DSWD; and Hon. Enrique Ona, Secretary DOH.  Also present were: Dir. Florida M. Dijan, DILG R3; Exec. Dir. Marivel C. Sacendoncillo, LGA; Dir. Josefina Timoteo, OCD 3; and Dir. Adelina Apostol, DSWD FU3. On the part of the beneficiary LGUs, the Provincial Government of Nueva Ecija headed by Governor Aurelio M. Umali and the City/Municipal Mayors of its component LGUs also attended the activity.

   Delivering the message of the SILG, Usec. Panadero mentioned the shared vision of the Department and the Spanish Government in enhancing the capacities of Local Government Units in responding to disasters and mitigating their effects. He also made mention of a number of testimonies and the gratitude of beneficiaries in the Province of Nueva Ecija saying that the financial assistance granted by AECID played a vital role in uplifting their lives and enabling them to recover from the devastations of the past disasters that hit their province.

    “On behalf of the province of Nueva Ecija and the rest of the Philippines, maraming, maraming salamat po” USEC. Panadero said in expressing his heartfelt gratitude to the Spanish Government.

   On the other hand, Foreign Minister Margallo said that he prays that no natural calamities will hit the Philippines soon, but if in case there will be, he assured the Philippine Government that the Spanish Government will always be by its side.

DILG R3 Participates in the PhilHealth “ALAGA KA” Program

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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.