TEAM ZAMBALES PREPARES FOR 2018 SKMT
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In finalizing the plans for the upcoming Sangguniang Kabataan Mandatory Training (SKMT), the Provincial Management Team (PMT) of the Province of Zambales conducted a meeting on May 7, 2018 at the Zambales Training and Conference Center, Iba, Zambales.
The activity was attended by DILG Officers of the 13 Municipalities & Olongapo City, representatives from the Polytechnic College of Botolan and Local Youth Development Officers of the Province.
DILG Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad facilitated the meeting wherein the tasks and responsibilities of each member of the team were identified. “We expect that all of us will do our task and adhere to the set schedules”, these were the words of PD Bactad to ensure that all members are aware of their respective roles and responsibilities in ensuring a smooth implementation of the SK Mandatory Training.
The conduct of the SK Mandatory Training is in compliance with Republic Act 10742 or the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015 wherein all elected SK Officials are mandated to attend the one-day mandatory training scheduled on May 17-26, 2018 prior to their assumption to office.
DILG Zambales: Establishing partnership with SACZ
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To establish partnership with the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the province of Zambales, the DILG Zambales headed by Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, CESO V recently conducted an Orientation on Participatory Governance and Community Leadership to the members of Social Action Center of Zambales (SACZ), a non-government organization working with the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines- National Secretariat for Social Action (CBCP- NASSA) on May 10, 2018 at the DILG Provincial Office.
PD Bactad in her message conveyed her gratitude for the initiative of the organization to request for an orientation that will serve as their guide in the implementation of their programs and services in helping the needy sector of the society particularly the farmers and fisher folks in the province. She also reminded the participants that they are welcome to the department should they have any queries and activities to be conducted.
LGOO VI Stephanie Niña Navarro introduced the department and its programs and services to the participants. She also discussed CSO selection and accreditation processes while LGOO VI Cindy C. Cagalitan advocated for Federalism.
DILG Zambales intensifies its campaign of “Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahang” Barangay and SK Officials
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In line with the upcoming 2018 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on May 14, 2018, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)- Zambales team recently appeared as guest on the radio program “Patnubay sa Landas ng Buhay Program” of Radyo Natin 105.7 MHZ- Iba, Zambales on April 26, 2018 hosted by Bishop Virginio D. Ducos, DD.
The guesting aimed to encourage and remind the public not only to exercise their right of suffrage but also to vote for leaders who possess the qualities of being “Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahan” characsterized by Isko na Matino, Isay na Mahusay at Ana na Maaasahan which is in line with the Department’s brand personality.
DILG Zambales presented a checklist of the 3 qualities that the candidates must exhibit which shall also serve as voter’s guide in choosing the right candidates.
Furthermore, updates on Locally Funded Projects (LFPs) particularly on Conditional Matching Grant to Provinces (CMGP) Projects in Zambales were also discussed during the radio guesting.