Glancing towards a Federal Government
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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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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.
Zambales Provincial Government champions a unified executive and legislative branch
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In line with the participative approach in governance, Governor Amor D. Deloso in partnership with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) headed by Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad led the two-day workshop on the formulation of the new administration’s Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA) and Capacity Development Agenda (CapDev) on November 17-18, 2016 at the Subic Bay Venezia Hotel, SBFZ.
This was attended by the Provincial Board Members led by Vice Governor Angel Magsaysay-Cheng, Department Heads, representatives from the National Government Agencies and representatives from the civil society organizations.
In her message, the Vice Governor stressed the importance of a harmonious relationship between the executive and legislative branch. She also asked for everyone’s support saying “Gawin natin ito para sa Zambales for it to be a better place to live in”.
The participants have strengthened their collaboration through the workshops facilitated by the DILG in the effort to establish a comprehensive ELA which is in-synch with the ten (10) point agenda of Gov. Deloso and the thrust of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.
Board Member Saturnino Bactad in his closing message acknowledged the role of everyone as development leaders of the province. “Magkapit-kamay tayo and let us go forward together. Let us love the province of Zambales and the Zambalenos” said BM Bactad.