PERFORM Zambales on Building Camaraderie, Reaping Great Results: A Year-end Assessment of Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) Program Implementation cum Team Building Activity

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Published: 14 December 2022

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Performance of the LGUs in the implementation of the locally-funded projects in all the 13 component municipalities and the Provincial Government were evaluated through a year-end assessment of Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) programs and a team building activity of the DILG Zambales on December 12-13, 2022 at the Camp Kainomayan, San Juan, Botolan, Zambales.

Presented and discussed during the activity are the status of the projects funded under the LGSF programs—Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Assistance Program (DRRAP), Financial Assistance to LGUs (FALGU), Support to Barangay Development Program (SBDP) and Conditional Matching Grant to Provinces (CMGP). Likewise, issues and concerns encountered in the monitoring of locally-funded projects were raised and clarified with the DILG Field Officers to strategize necessary interventions and actions.

Moreover, one of the highlights of the activity is the launching of DILG Zambales’ TOPAZ or the Top Outstanding PERFORmer Award-Zambales as the official awards and incentives system to recognize high performing DILG field officers. TOPAZ Gold award was conferred to LGOO VI Shieralyn B. Esteban, MLGOO of Botolan, Zambales, while LGOO VI Levy C. Swing, as Silver awardee and LGOO VI Jephany M. Pingkihan as Bronze awardee. Certificates of commendation were also given to field officers and provincial staff to acknowledge their outstanding performance and unwavering dedication in the implementation of the department’s Programs, Projects and Activities (PPAs). 

In his message, DILG Zambales Provincial Director Martin Porres B. Moral acknowledge the efforts of everyone in performing their duties well. “Nag papasalamat ako sa DILG Zambales family, sa effort ng bawat isa, dahil we shared the same [goal] na someday, somehow sumampa tayo doon sa isang level na maipagmamalaki natin na we did our best. Hindi man natin natanggap ang pinakamataas na award but something we could say sa ating sarili, ‘we did our best’. And for that i am very grateful to be a member of DILG Zambales”

Further, the team enjoyed the rest of the event thru fun activities such as parlor games—which are vital in building camaraderie towards the success of the implementation of the department’s PPAs.

Likewise, gift giving activity that brought excitement to the team was made possible through the sponsorship of PD Moral, LGOO VII Melissa D. Nipal, Cluster Team Leader, Governor Hermogenes E. Ebdane, PCL President Peter Lim, SP Member King Gutierrez,  Mayor Irenea M. Binan, Mayor Ronaldo F. Apostol, Mayor Jeffrey D. Khonghun, Mayor Jun Omar C. Ebdane, Mayor Elmer R. Soria, Vice Mayor Cristoper Gongora, Vice Mayor Christian H. Aceron, Sangguniang Bayan Member Christopher Lawrence B. Monato and SB Dan Gabriel B.  Paradeza of LGU Palauig, Liga President Alvin E. Mana, SB Athos Maya and SB Sarah Jane E. Menor of LGU Sta. Cruz, SB Apolinario Abelon, SB Leysander Aquino, SB Mario Cabbab and SB Eddie Domingo of LGU San Marcelino, Ms. Stephanie Niña N. Navarro, MHRMO of LGU San Antonio, Engr. Edwin C. Ebdane, OIC-MPDC of the Province and Mr. Rizalino Eduvala.

MUNICIPALITY OF SAN MARCELINO AND IBA - BEST LGU PROJECT IMPLEMENTER FOR FY 2021 AND FY 2022 LGSF PROGRAMS

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Published: 12 December 2022

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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Zambales, in its effort to further establish a system of coordination and cooperation between the Local Government Units (LGUs) and the Department, and to affirm the LGU’s commitment and excellent performance in the implementation of Locally Funded Projects, conducts the Provincial Locally Funded Projects (LFPs) Assessment and Calibration on December 9, 2022 via zoom platform.

The said activity was participated by the Municipal Engineers, Municipal Accountants, Local Finance Committee, SubayBAYAN Focal Person and RSSA Focal Person of the thirteen (13) Municipalities and representatives from the Provincial Engineering Office (PEO).

“As we go along towards the development of our country, hand-in-hand ang LGU at ang National Government sa pag-iimplement ng mga Programa [LFPs]” LGOO VII Melissa D. Nipal, Cluster Team Leader emphasized as she delivered her opening remarks. LGOO VII Nipal also mentioned that the LFP Calibration is a monthly activity and acknowledged all the efforts and contributions of the LGUs in ensuring a productive and successful implementation of the locally funded projects.

LGOO VI Threeks F. Fontamillas, Program Manager, delivered a short overview of the activity and encouraged the participants to listen closely to the presentations prepared by the DILG Engineers.

As one of the highlights of the activity, the Department recognized the best practice of LGUs in project implementation and encouraged local governments to further strengthen these practices. Municipalities of San Marcelino and Iba were hailed as the best LGU project implementer for FY 2021 and 2022 LGSF programs, respectively. Likewise, awards were also given to Engr. Benedict Jadloc, Municipal Engineer, LGU-San Felipe and Engr. Joel Damaso, Municipal Engineer, LGU-Iba for the best focal person for SubayBAYAN and RSSA.

The LFP Engineers and Project Evaluation Officer gave updates on the status and documents submission of the FY 2022 Support to Barangay Development Program (SBDP), FY 2022 Conditional Matching Grant Program (CMGP), FY 2021 Local Government Support Fund - Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Assistance Program (LGSF- DRRAP), FY 2021 and FY 2022 Local Government Support Fund - Financial Assistance to Local Government Unit (LGSF-FALGU), LGU’s compliance in the SubayBAYAN Portal, Result-Based Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Infrastructure Project (RLIP) and, Local Road Management Performance Assessment Tool (LRMPAT) and Rapid Subproject Sustainability Assessment (RSSA), Municipal Water Supply and Sanitation Master Plan (MWSSMP), and Annual Maintenance Work Program, (AMWP). Commitments on the necessary actions that need to be taken were also discussed during this period.

Enhanced SICAP-BADAC: Empowering BADACs towards a drug-free province

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Published: 08 December 2022

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Another milestone towards strengthening the anti-illegal drugs advocacy in the province of Zambales was successfully conducted on December 5-7, 2022 via zoom platform. Various national government agencies and stakeholders came together in this continuing peacekeeping and drug-free effort to reiterate the vital roles of the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADACs)–as front liners in the fight against illegal drugs.

In attendance are the BADAC Members from the 230 barangays across the 13 municipalities in the province that were clustered into three (3) groups. Cluster I comprises the barangays from Subic, Castillejos, San Marcelino, San Antonio, and San Narciso, while Cluster II are from San Felipe, Cabangan, Botolan, and Iba. Meanwhile, barangays from Palauig, Masinloc, Candelaria, and Sta. Cruz constituted Cluster III.

Dubbed as Strengthening Institutional Capacities of Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (SICAP-BADAC), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Zambales spearheaded the said concerted activity, in partnership with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Health and Provincial Government of Zambales through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO).

By introducing new strategies and programs as well as the knowledge and skills necessary to properly carry out their duties and functions, the said endeavor aims to further increase the BADACs' capacity to organize and carry out drug abuse prevention programs and activities.

In his message, DILG Zambales Provincial Director Martin Porres B. Moral acknowledge the efforts of the BADACs in the fight against illegal drugs in their barangays. “Alam naman natin na gusto ng ating pangulo na ipagpatuloy ang programa tungkol sa drugs...We have launch the BIDA (Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan) program na nagbibigay halaga sa mga importanteng bagay lalo na sa kalusugan at pagpapahalaga sa buhay ng bawat isa. Disiplina ang patuloy nating kampanya upang ang mga iligal na gawain ay maisantabi at pahalagaan ng buhay at pamilya natin”, PD Moral further underscored the importance of discipline in addressing the proliferation of illegal drugs in the community.

DILG Zambales Cluster Team Leader/ LGOO VII Melissa D. Nipal also emphasized the need to further capacitate the BADACs especially in the new normal. “Although virtual po tayo ngayon due to the pandemic and busy schedules, there still a need to capacitate and empower ang BADACs to effectively and efficiently perform your duties as national government’s partner in the fight against illegal drugs”, CTL Nipal reiterated.

During the simultaneous activity, LGOO V Stephany A. Panaligan, Provincial ADAC Focal Person, provided an overview on the topics. Likewise, Program Manager/ LGOO VI Threeks F. Fontamillas led the discussion on the BADAC and its mandate, emphasizing the functionality indicators that must be passed by the said council.

Program Manager Fontamillas, PDEA Provincial Officer IA V Jigger Juniller, PLTCOL Joe Louies I Lo of Zambales Police Provincial Office, Ms. Ailyn Eay of DepEd, Ms. Helen D. Luna of DOH and Ms. Carmela D. Pacis of PSWDO, served as resource persons during the 3-day activity and tackled the various topics which includes a refresher Course on BADAC Functionality; Sustaining the Implementation of Barangay Drug Clearing Program (BDCP); Anti-Illegal Drugs Operations through Reinforcement and Education (ADORE); Drug Prevention and Control; Strengthening Preventive Drug Education; Sustaining Anti-Illegal Drug Campaign - YAKAP Bayan Program;and Implementation of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.

The SICAP BADAC is a capacity development intervention program for BADACs guided by integrated approaches employed by the national government in its campaign against illegal drugs.