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The Department of the Interior and Local Government in Region 3 has released from October 2011 to April 2012, a total amount of Php 828,000 for the beneficiaries of the 64 deceased barangay officials in Central Luzon who died during their incumbency.
Of the 84 deceased barangay officials, there were 6 Punong Barangays, 48 Sangguniang Barangay Members, 3 Barangay Treasurers and 7 Barangay Secretaries. Families of Punong Barangays received a total of P132,000 while relatives of the other barangay officials received P696,000.
According to DILG-3 Regional Director Florida M. Dijan, the payment of death benefits for barangay officials is authorized under Section 393 of the Local Government Code of 1991 and Executive Order 115 issued on August 5, 2002.
The LG Code states that barangay officials shall be entitled, during their incumbency, to insurance coverage which shall include, but not be limited to temporary and permanent disability, double indemnity, accident insurance, death and burial benefits, in accordance with R.A. 6942 entitled "An Act Increasing the Insurance Benefits of Local Government Officials and Providing Funds Therefor".
Under Executive Order 115, beneficiaries of deceased Punong Barangays will get P22,000 each, while families of Sangguniang Barangay Members, Barangay Secretaries, Barangay Treasurers and Sangguniang Kabataan Chairpersons will receive P12,000.
However, Rule VII, Section 20 of the EO states that no benefits shall be granted to a deceased barangay officials if the cause of death is either suicide or unlawful acts resulting in death.
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the Special Recognition plaque was awarded to Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) at the Fontana Convention Center on April 25,2012
The Department of the Interior and Local Government Region 3, under the stewardship of RD Florida M. Dijan, was awarded with a Special Recognition plaque by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). Signed by the President of the PCCI, Atty. Miguel B. Varela, the award was in recognition of DILG R3’s significant support to the Central Luzon’s Business Permit and Licensing System (BPLS) program.
DILG R3, together with the Department of Trade and Industry, helped in achieving the 100% compliance of all Local Government Units in Region 3 to the Component 1 of the Nationwide BPLS Streamlining which is the adoption of the unified form in the application for business permits.
Component 1 sets up the streamlined BPLS process which aims at simplification and standardization. The reforms focused on three standards, i.e. maximum no. of steps, maximum no. of processing days following the anti red tape law and one standard application form. Complementing these standards are other reforms like reducing the number of signatories, one-time assessment and payment, joint inspectorate teams and reducing the face to face contact with applicants.
The award was given on April 25, 2012 at the Fontana Convention Center during the Central Luzon Growth Corridor Foundation, Incorporation’s (CLGCFI) “6th Recognition of Outstanding LGUs in Central Luzon Implementing the Streamlining Program in the Issuance of Mayor’s Permit.” The CLGFI is chaired by Gov. Bellaflor A. Castillo of the Province of Aurora.
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Olongapo Mayor James Gordon, Jr. receives award during the Recognition of Outstanding LGUs. Also in photo are RD Dijan of DILG, RD Lantayona of DTI, Aurora Gov. Castillo and other officials of Olongapo
The Department of the Interior and Local Government R-3 (DILG) in partnership with the Department of the Trade and Industry R-3 and Central Luzon Growth Corridor Foundation Incorporated (CLGCFI) hosted the 6th Recognition of Outstanding LGUs Implementing the Streamlining Program in the Issuance of Mayor’s Permit in Central Luzon on April 25, 2012 at Fontana Leisure Park Convention Center, Clarkfield Pampanga.
The project aims to foster an investor-friendly environment and encourage the growth of business and investments in the region by reducing the turn around time and cost of doing business in the issuance of business permits and licenses. The said activity is a flagship project of the CLGCFI and the advocacy campaign on the program was undertaken by DTI, DILG and LGUs.
In Central Luzon, a total of 130 Local Government Units or 100% has achieved full compliance in the Component 1 reforms under the BPLS Streamlining Project. In the speech of DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo delivered by DILG-3 RD Florida Dijan, the Secretary congratulated the LGUs of Region 3 for this huge accomplishment. “Ako po ay natutuwa sapagkat sa inyong ginagawang pagsuporta sa mga programang katulad nitong BPLS Streamlining, itinaas na po natin ang antas ng sukat sa paglilingkod. May panahon po na hinahanap natin ang mahusay lang. May panahon po na hinahanap natin ang matino lang. Hindi po ibig sabihin na ang matino ay mahusay. Hindi po ibig sabihin na ang mahusay ay matino. Ang atin pong sukat: mahusay at matino”, the SILG said
During the activity, various awards were given to LGUs namely: Golden Eagle Awards of Excellence; Hall of Fame Achievement Award; Hall of Fame Award; Special Awards; and Regular Competition in the General Category.
Winners of the Golden Eagle Award of Excellence were the City of San Fernando, Pampanga; Baler, Aurora; and Talavera, Nueva Ecija while LGUs bestowed with the Hall of Fame Achievement Award were Olongapo City and Bacolor, Pampanga. Also, the Hall of Fame Award was granted to the LGUs of San Luis, Aurora; Dinalupihan, Bataan; Guiguinto, Bulacan; Lanera, Nueva Ecija; and Mabalacat, Pampanga. A special award was likewise given to the City of Olongapo for having the best Business One-Stop-Shop. A total of 43 LGUs received awards under the General Category. The said winners received cash prices, plaques and a bag of tokens sponsored by the Governors of Region III.
Other awards were also granted to the Provincial Governors, Regional Directors of DTI and DILG, CLGCFI through Gov. Bellaflor Angara-Castillo and the Regional and Provincial BPLS Teams for their efforts in ensuring the success of the program.
