RIATF CONCURS CASTILLEJOS’ APPEAL FOR ZONING CONTAINMENT OF CRITICAL ZONES
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The Municipality of Castillejos, Zambales thru its Municipal Inter-Agency Task Force (MIATF) headed by Mayor Eleanor D. Dominguez, sought the approval of the Regional IATF (RIATF) on August 14, 2020 relative to the LGU’s request for the implementation of Zoning Containment Strategy in some areas of Barangays Nagbunga and San Agustin.
The implementation of the Zoning Containment Strategy came after the occurrence of three confirmed COVID-19 cases in the municipality for just a span of seven days in the end of July to first week of August.
The MIATF—composed of different government agencies and local functionaries—submitted their risk analysis, action plan and map of the critical and containment areas to the RIATF wherein stricter quarantine protocols will be implemented.
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Masinloc strategizes onwards to COVID-19-free municipality
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Mayor Arsenia J. Lim convened the Municipal Inter-Agency Task Force (MIATF) on July 16, 2020 to intensify actions to ensure that Masinloc remains COVID-19-free.
Municipal Local Government Operations Officer (MLGOO) Cindy C. Cagalitan discussed the National Task Force (NTF)-issued operational guidelines on the imposition of a zoning containment strategy—which aims to narrow down community quarantine interventions to the smallest possible geographical unit.
Dr. Glenn Edaño of the rural health unit (RHU) and Municipal Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Officer (MDRRMO) Joel Tovera detailed the safety guidelines and monitoring of individuals arriving at the municipality.
Punong barangays were also requested to deploy barangay tanods at the designated checkpoints to assist personnel of Masinloc Police Station; and to strictly enforce home quarantine to individuals assessed by the RHU.
Mayor Lim reminded all stakeholders that although health protocols and certain restrictions were being implemented—the local government’s response to COVID-19 must always beget respect to the rights and dignity of every Masinloqueños
DILG Masinloc, PNP and SAF conduct skills enhancement training for barangay tanods
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Barangay South Poblacion, Masinloc, Zambales under the leadership of Punong Barangay Orlino E. Ednilao—in coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)—conducted an enhancement training and seminar for barangay tanods on July 15, 2020 to upscale their knowledge and skills in enforcing measures against COVID- 19.
LGOO VI Cindy C. Cagalitan, municipal local government operations officer of Masinloc, stressed the important roles of barangay tanods in the implementation of municipal ordinances, Disiplina Muna program—keeping Masinloc COVID-19-free.
PSSG Loris C. Maranoc, PLT Jack R. Apolinario, and PSSG Fred P. Paltep Jr. of the Masinloc Police Station discussed laws that protect women and their children from violence, safety protocols during the pandemic and the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020. Moreover, arnis fighting techniques were also taught by the representative from the 23rd Special Action Force (SAF).
Barangay tanods are vital front liners that will help ensure that the barangay is able to deliver its mandated function—which is to ensure the safety of its constituents.
By: LGOO VI Cindy C. Cagalitan
