Makialam! Makilahok! Makiisa! : Urging a Participatory Barangay Assembly

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Written by DILG Zambales

Category: NEWS AND EVENTS

Published: 11 April 2017

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In line with the theme Sulong Kontra Droga, Krimen at Katiwalian, Makialam! Makilahok! Makiisa! Pederalismo, Dito sa Barangay Mismo, the barangays in Zambales, spearheaded by the Punong Barangays and their Councils conducted their respective Barangay Assemblies from March – April 2017. 

The event was attended and participated by the barangay residents, local officials and functionaries, Civil Society Organizations and National Government Agency representatives from DILG, PNP and BFP.

The barangays provided massive information campaign and discussed relevant programs and projects to curb the proliferation of illegal drugs. Likewise, the MASA MASID Program was also emphasized wherein volunteers are urged to join as partner implementers.  Other programs such as Disaster preparedness, full disclosure policy, solid waste management, health and sanitation, education, sports, youth development and Kasambahay Law were also discussed.

It also served as a venue in advocating “PHederalism” in order to solicit support and increase awareness in the barangay level. This is a play on the words “Philippines" and “federalism,” that refers to the Philippines’ own model of the federal system of government.

The conduct of Barangay Assembly is in compliance with DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2017-31 dated February 13, 2017, Section 397 (b) of Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991 which mandates all barangays to conduct their barangay assemblies at least twice a year to hear and discuss the semestral report of the barangay concerning its activities and finances as well as problems affecting the barangay.  

Zambales LGUs’ prepare for SGLG Assessment

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Written by DILG Zambales

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Published: 30 March 2017

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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in coordination with the Provincial Government of Zambales initiated the conduct of the Provincial Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Orientation/Pre-Assessment Conference on March 14, 2017 at the Zambales Training and Conference Center.

The event was conducted into two (2) sessions and attended by MLGOOs, Department Heads and representatives from the National Government Agencies from the thirteen (13) municipalities and the Provincial Government. It was facilitated by SGLG Regional Focal Person LGOO VI Fortunato M. Abraham III, LGOO II Madam Casey Buenaventura and LGOO II Clarissa Dimatulac.  

Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad welcomed the participants and acknowledged the important role of everyone in ensuring that all LGUs will exemplify good governance. “kayo po ay binigyan ng pagtitiwala para maiayos ang LGU, lahat tayo ay may kanya-kaniyang role para mapabuti ang mga taga-Zambales” said PD Bactad.

The activity served as a venue to communicate the result and analysis of the 2016 SGLG Assessment and the 2017 Pre-assessment Survey. The new indicators for this year’s assessment were also discussed and given emphasis. 

DILG Zambales enhances LGUs’ Capacity on Gender and Development

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Written by DILG Zambales

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Published: 28 March 2017

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In continuing to capacitate LGUs on gender and development (GAD), the DILG Zambales Team led by Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad facilitated the conduct of the Seminar on Gender Responsive LGUs at the Vista Marina Hotel, SBFZ last March 22 to 23, 2017.

It aimed to enrich the information and knowledge of the concerned local officials in carrying out their roles and responsibilities on gender and development along with the requirements that are in consonance with their tasks.  The activity was attended by the Sangguniang Bayan Members, Department Heads of the different LGUs and of the provincial government, along with the MLGOOs and DILG Provincial staff.

Provincial Director Bactad emphasized the need for the continuous integration and institutionalization of GAD to the different processes of the LGUs to ensure that their programs and projects are gender responsive.

Assistant Regional Director Araceli A. San Jose who also graced the occasion encouraged everyone to actively participate in the activity. “Pagdating natin sa ating mga LGUs, we will be able to craft more gender responsive programs so I urge everyone of you to participate “said ARD San Jose.

The two-day activity was facilitated by LGOO VI Ms. Lydia D. Mauricio-Baltazar of DILG Bulacan, who is also the accredited GAD Trainor of DILG Region III.  Among the issues and concepts she discussed include Gender Mainstreaming, the use of Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines (HGDG) in projects and activities, and the Gender and Development Plan and Budget.  Each LGU also made an Action Plan for the implementation of GAD programs and projects in their respective areas, including the submission of the CY 2016 GAD Accomplishment Report and CY 2018 GAD Plan and Budget.