SGLG 2017 Assessment: “Raising the Bar, Influencing Good Governance”

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Written by DILG Zambales

Category: NEWS AND EVENTS

Published: 28 June 2017

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The Regional Assessment Team headed by DILG Assistant Regional Director Araceli A. San Jose, CESO V, Provincial Director Darwin D. David, MED Assistant Chief Fortunato Abraham III, CSO Representative Noel Sibal, LGOO V Rowena Angeles and Phillip Nathan Moral with the assistance of DILG Zambales lead by PD Armi V. Bactad, CESO V assessed the Province of Zambales for the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) on June 14-15, 2016.

The SGLG is one of the flagship programs of the DILG that promotes integrity and good performance and at the same time gives distinction to these remarkable Local Government Units (LGUs).

In behalf of Honorable Governor Amor D. Deloso, Provincial Administrator Atty. Izelle Iamly P. Deloso delivered a message of support to the program. “Constructive criticisms are most welcome. You (DILG) are here to build us and makes us stronger”, said Atty. Deloso.

During the two-day assessment, the team had conducted on-site inspection, table validation and utilization conference with the heads of offices and other local functionaries of the provincial government.

ARD San Jose presided the assessment proper and emphasized the aim of the DILG to influence good governance behavior and upgrade governance standards.

Following the 4+1 principle, the local government units must now pass the four core areas namely: Financial Administration, Disaster Preparedness, Social Protection and Peace and Order and at least one of the following essential areas: Business Friendliness and Competitiveness, Environmental Management and Tourism, Culture and the Arts.

Setting LGUs direction through local development planning

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Written by DILG Zambales

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Published: 25 May 2017

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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) conducted a 3-day Seminar-Workshop on the Formulation of Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) on May 22-24, 2017 at Vista Marina Hotel, Subic Bay Freeport Zone to scale up the capacity of the LGU officials and functionaries in local development planning.

The activity was attended by officials and functionaries from the municipalities of Candelaria, Castillejos, Iba, Masinloc, Palauig, San Marcelino and Sta. Cruz.

LGOO V Jayson Jumaquio, OIC-Assistant Division Chief of the Capability Development Division of DILG Region III shared his expertise in the formulation of the said plan.

PD Armi V. Bactad in her closing message reiterated the importance of the formulation of the plan for every LGU. She also recognized the effort and commitment of the participants to the activity, calling them as agents of change.

The CDP is one of the major plans mandated under the Local Government Code of 1991 that serves as the local government unit’s road map to progress and development. It contains the strategic plans for five development sectors namely social, environment, economic, institution and infrastructure.

Likewise, Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA) was discussed giving emphasis to the importance of mainstreaming and integration of Disaster Risk Reduction-Climate Change Adaptation (DRR-CCA) in the preparation of the LGU’s development plan.

SAN JUAN AND CAMIING, THE BEST OF ZAMBALES ON KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY

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Written by DILG Zambales

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Published: 23 May 2017

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Through the support of the Provincial Government headed by Governor Amor D. Deloso, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Zambales facilitated the provincial awarding of the 2017 Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) during the Joint Provincial Peace and Order (PPOC) and Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) meeting held on May 23, 2017 at the Zambales Training and Conference Center, Iba, Zambales. 

Besting other barangays, San Juan of Botolan and Camiing of Cabangan were adjudged as the Best Lupong Tagapamayapa for the 1^st to 3^rd class and 4^th to 6^th class municipal category, respectively.

In recognition of their efforts, Governor Deloso, together with DILG Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad and PNP Provincial Director PSSUPT Christopher J. Mateo, awarded Barangays San Juan and Camiing a plaque of commendation and cash incentive. DILG Officers Lee Allen B. Pineda and Cindy C. Cagalitan were also recognized for their efforts in providing technical assistance to the Provincial LTIA Winners. Certificates of Recognition were likewise given to barangays San Isidro (Subic), San Miguel (San Antonio), San Nicolas (Castillejos), Collat (Masinloc), Lipay (Sta. Cruz), and Nagbunga (San Marcelino) who garnered very satisfactory rating during the provincial LTIA assessment.

The Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) is an annual search for Lupong Tagapamayapa with exemplary service delivery performance that significantly contributed to the attainment of the Katarungang Pambarangay objectives as an indigenous form of settling disputes in the barangay level through efficiency in operations and good governance.