CABANGAN MIATF PREPARES FOR MGCQ

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Written by DILG Zambales

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Published: 23 June 2020

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Cabangan, Zambales – On June 18, 2020, the Municipal Inter-Agency Task Force (MIATF), together with the Punong Barangays and Barangay Secretaries, convened to discuss the guidelines on Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) as the Province of Zambales’ shift to MGCQ took effect.

Mr. Manolito C. Donatos, Local Civil Registrar and Secretary of the Municipal Mayor, presented the provisions in Executive Order No. 19, series of 2020 and Executive Order No. 19-A, series of 2020 issued by Governor Hermogenes E. Ebdane, Jr. Subsequently, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Representative Jayson M. Tenerife enumerated the establishments and activities under Categories I to IV that are allowed in MGCQ. He emphasized that resorts may operate, provided that such have secured certificate of authority from the Department of Tourism.

Engr. Mary Susan Mae P. Torres, Municipal Engineer, reiterated the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) Order No. 39, series of 2020. She reminded that construction safety guidelines shall still be complied with in all construction projects even under the new phase of the community quarantine.

During the meeting, issues and concerns on religious gatherings, opening of videoke bars, operation of resorts, and small-scale constructions were raised. LGOO V Nedricks P. Canlas, OIC-MLGOO, provided clarifications on such and gave his recommendations to the body. As the DILG Officer of Cabangan, he made sure that the MIATF’s resolutions were aligned with the national guidelines.

Botolan MPOC, MADAC, MTF ELCAC and MDRRMC harmonize strategies for peace and order, public safety and COVID-19 Response towards the “New Normal”

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Published: 20 June 2020

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Botolan Mayor Doris E. Maniquiz presided the Joint Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC), Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC), Municipal Task Force End Local Communist Armed Conflict (MTF-ELCAC), and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC) Meeting for 2^nd Quarter 2020 on June 15, 2020 at the Botolan People’s Plaza. She was joined by Vice Mayor Doris D. Ladines and Coun. Edmund Dante Perez.

LGOO V Shieralyn B. Esteban, as the MPOC Head Secretariat facilitated and moderated the flow of discussion. IA Marlou Ordoña, PDEA Provincial Officer, provided an overview of the next critical steps with regard to drug-clearing initiatives in the municipality, such as launching and institutionalizing of the Drug-Free Workplace Program from the Municipal Government down to the barangays. For public order issues, COP Bryan Christopher Baybayan detailed the report for 2^nd Quarter of CY 2020. Meanwhile, Capt. Giovanni Bual of the 3^rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion discussed the latest updates on insurgencies in the Province of Zambales and requested the support of the body and the barangays to the Anti-Terror Bill, a bill which is focused on the right of the state to protect itself exercising the right of the state to protect itself and its people from terrorists.

For public safety cluster, SFO3 Salvador Espares and MDRRMO Andy Divino presented their respective offices’ accomplishments for 2^nd Quarter 2020, as well as the COVID-19 preventive measures being carried out in the municipality. Department of Education District Supervisor Emily Mayor also shared the Learning Continuity Plan for the “New Normal”, which will be implemented in the schools upon resumption of classes in August.

Mayor Maniquiz reiterated the main role of the members to ensure public order, safety and stability amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, she expressed her gratitude to everyone who committedly and tirelessly work in this trying times. Finally, she urged the body to keep on working as one allied force to gain more victories, where quality public service is delivered to the all despite the challenges of the pandemic as we transition to the new normal.

LGU SAN NARCISO PRIORITIZES PROMOTION OF PEACE AND ORDER AMIDST COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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Published: 20 June 2020

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Thru the leadership of Mayor William T. Lim and Vice Mayor Joel E. Manangan, in coordination with MLGOO Dan Esteban, head secretariat of the Municipal Peace and Order Council, the Municipality of San Narciso held its joint Municipal Peace and Order Council, Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council and Municipal Task Force to End Local Communist and Armed Conflict on June 15, 2020.

The activity aimed to bolster the commitment of the council members to promote Peace and Order in the town especially through the trying times of the COVID-19 Pandemic and explore and discuss strategies that would further strengthen the harmony of the community.

Police Executive Master Sergeant Enrique C. Alegado reported the peace and order situation of the municipality during the second quarter of 2020. PEMS Alegado mentioned that the current police to population ratio in San Narciso is 1:1,302 but despite being undermanned, San Narciso Municipal Police Station was able to sustain peace and order in the town amidst the pandemic. He also reported other accomplishments through other programs such as Oplan Katok Boga.

Furthermore, PEMS Alegado reported that the Police Station has been active in enforcing local policies related to the community quarantine. He ensured that the San Narciso Police Station will remain adamant in their commitment to preserve orderliness in the town.

Capt Giovanni Bual of the 3rd Mechanized Battalion, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Agent Marlou Ordoña and SFO II Rowena Ibuos also presented updates from their respective agencies.

The activity concluded with MLGOO Dan Esteban displaying a short presentation regarding Modified General Community Quarantine and the councils agreeing on the next steps to take to maintain orderliness for the community, especially during the pandemic. The San Narciso MPOC, MADAC and MTF-ELCAC remains focused on implementing necessary measures to safeguard peacefulness while catering to the needs of each citizen. The councils are scheduled to meet again on the third quarter of the year to discuss further accomplishments and evaluate existing plans to come up with supplemental programs geared to address the needs of the community.