Ensuring Peaceful and Orderly Communities, DILG Zambales Facilitates the Formulation of the CY 2017-2019 POPS Plan

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Published: 18 December 2016

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The Department of the Interior and Local Government Zambales, with the supervision of Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, CESO V, facilitated the formulation of the CY 2017 to 2019 Peace and Order Public Safety (POPS) Plan of the thirteen (13) Municipalities and the Provincial Government of Zambales on December 15-16, 2016 at the Vista Marina Hotel and Resort, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Subic, Zambales.

In attendance were DILG Region III Assistant Regional Director Araceli A. San Jose, CESO V, LGOO VI Fortunato M. Abraham III, Municipal Mayors Hon. Jose Angelo M. Dominguez, Castillejos, Hon. Elvis R. Soria, San Marcelino, Hon. Estela D. Antipolo, MD, San Antonio, Hon. Carolyn S. Fariňas, San Felipe, and Hon. Luisito E. Marty, Sta. Cruz, the members of the 13 MPOCs and PPOC in the Province of Zambales.

ARD San Jose in her message signified the strong support of the Department to the province in their endeavor to build peaceful and safe communities. She also challenged everyone to seriously plan and ensure its implementation. “Let us do our best to have a good plan and do better with the implementation”, said ARD San Jose.

The activity aims to enhance the knowledge of the members of the Local Peace and Order Councils (LPOCs) on the general framework and structure of the Peace and Order Public Safety (POPS) Planning. The POPS Plan is the three (3)-year comprehensive and concerted action plan of an LGU that aims to attain a safe, secure, peaceful and progressive community.

Glancing towards a Federal Government

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Published: 18 December 2016

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As the frontline agency that advocates the shift of government to federalism, the Department of the Interior and Local Government Zambales under the leadership of Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, CESO V conducted the Federalism Forum/Orientation cum MASA MASID Municipal Launch on December 8 and 12, 2016 at the Ramon Magsaysay Technological University Gymnasium, Iba, Zambales.

The activity was attended by Mr. Laurence Edaño representative of Vice Governor Angelica Magsaysay-Cheng, DILG Legal Officer Atty. Pilipinas Baclayen, Mr. Leo Mayormita from the Zambales for Duterte Movement, MRRD NECC and PENAMFED Olongapo Chapter led by Mr. Henie S. Lei, Regional Liga ng mga Barangay President Col. Romelino R. Gojo. Municipal Mayors, Municipal Vice Mayors, Barangay Officials, Civil Society Organizations, Media and other guests.

LNB President Col. Gojo reminded the participants to actively listen saying that regardless of the form of government being pushed or implemented in the country, barangay governance is still important. “Magandang timing napag-usapan kung ano ang federalism”, said Col. Gojo.

The forum highlights the fundamentals of the federalism government along with its advantages and disadvantages compared to the unitary form of government.

The municipal launch of the Mamamayang Ayaw sa Anomalya, Mamamayang Ayaw sa Iligal na Droga (MASA-MASID) Program was also held wherein the operational framework, purpose and implementation strategies were tackled.The event ended with the signing of the Pledge of Commitment by the participants.

ZAMBALES HOLDS JOINT PPOC/PADAC MEETING

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Published: 09 December 2016

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The Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) and Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) Meeting chaired by Governor Amor D. Deloso held a joint meeting on December 7, 2016 at the Zambales Training and Conference Center to gather updates on the peace and order situation of the province and the intensified campaign against illegal drugs.

The meeting was attended by the members of the PPOC and PADAC, Municipal Mayors, MLGOOs, Chiefs of Police, Fire Marshalls, Heads of National and Provincial Offices and other guests.

On behalf of Honorable Vice Governor Angelica Magsaysay-Cheng, Mr. Laurence Edaño delivered a message where he relayed the ardent intention of the Vice Governor to completely eradicate illegal drugs and help those involved in drug related activities to change anew.

“Linisin at sugpuin at tulungang makapagbagong buhay ang mga nalulong at nasangkot sa iligal na droga”, said Mr. Edaño.

DILG Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, CESO V facilitated the meeting where members of the PPOC, PADAC and head of national government offices gave situational updates and discussed their forthcoming programs to address the peace and order challenges of the province.