San Juan and Camiing to represent Zambales on LTIA for two straight years
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After a thorough assessment and deliberation of all the municipal entries from the 13 local government units (LGUs)of the province, Brgy. San Juan, Botolan and Brgy. Camiing, Cabangan swiftly made it on the top as the province’s representatives on the 2017 LupongTagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) for the 1st-3rdClass and 4th-6th Class Municipal Category, respectively.
Remarkably, Brgys. San Juan and Camiing represented the province on 2016 LTIA Assessment and both have secured the 1st Place during the Regional Awarding, besting other nominees from other provinces in the Region on their respective categories.
The LTIA Provincial Awards Committee (PAC), headed by Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, CESO V of DILG as the chairperson, together with members Hon. Romelino R. Gojo, Regional President of Liga ng mga Barangay, Bishop Virginio D. Ducos, D.D. of Hiyas ng Pag-asa (NGO), Ms. Merilyn B. Dasig representative from DOJ and Police Chief Inspector Orlando C. Reyes of Zambales Police Provincial Office, convened on February 12, 2018 at the DILG Zambales Provincial Office for the deliberation of the Lupong Tagapamayapa who exhibited exemplary performance in handling and settling disputes at the barangay, validated through the documents submitted by each official municipal entry.
The entries of Botolan, Candelaria, Castillejos, Iba, Masinloc, Palauig, San Antonio, San Marcelino, Sta. Cruz and Subic competed for the 1st-3rd Class Municipal Category while Cabangan, San Felipe, and San Narciso were contenders for the 4th-6th Class Municipal Category. Each entry was evaluated based on three (3) major criteria namely, (A)Efficiency in Operations, (B) Effectiveness in Securing KP Objectives, and (B) Creativity and Resourcefulness of the Lupong Tagapamayapa.
Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) is an annual activity conducted by the Department of the Interior and Local Government in recognition of the Lupons who demonstrated commitment and dedication in the implementation of Katarungang Pambarangay in their locality. LTIA aims to strengthen the Katarungang Pambarangay as an indigenous conflict resolution structure at the grassroots level through grant of incentives to outstanding Lupons.
MASA-MASID PROGRAM: Strengthening the fight against ILLEGAL DRUGS
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The DILG Zambales headed by Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, CESO V, facilitated the conduct of the Strengthening of the Mamamayan Ayaw Sa Anomalya – Mamamayang Ayaw Sa Iligal na Droga (MASA- MASID) Technical Working Group (TWG) Orientation on the Revised Guidelines on the Implementation of MASA- MASID Program and on the Execution of Its Provincial Action Plan on December 1, 2017 held at the Conference Hall, College of Law Bldg., Ramon Magsaysay Technological University, Iba, Zambales.
The activity aimed to intensify the advocacy against corruption, illegal drugs, criminality and violent extremism and other threats to peace and security in the province through the MASA-MASID Program.
The Municipal Chief of Police and the representatives of the Local Government Units’ (LGUs) MASA-MASID Technical Working Group (TWG) from the thirteen municipalities of Zambales and Olongapo City attended the said activity. MASA- MASID Project adopts a multi-sectoral and mass-based approach to heighten volunteerism in the eradication of the menaces of the society to achieve peaceful, orderly and safe communities.
PD Bactad recognized the cooperation of the participants in the activity and stressed that the Government is encouraging the participation of all LGUs specifically the barangays to safeguard the fight against illegal drugs. “Tayo po ang mga team players na siyang mangunguna pagbalik sa kanya-kanyang mga LGUs na tutulong sa ating mga barangays para masigurong maipatupad natin ng maayos, matiwasay at mahusay ang mga programa tungkol sa illegal drugs” said PD Bactad.
The orientation focused on the discussion of the MASA-MASID Program Overview, group compositions and responsibilities which was discussed by DILG Zambales MASA-MASID Alternate Focal Person William Villena and LGOO II Vincent E. Catacutan of DILG Olongapo. In addition, Anti-Drug Programs, Initiatives and Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) Drug Learning Parameters were presented by LGOO V Stephanie Niña Navarro.
The participants expressed their support onthe program through their Municipal Plan of Action on the implementation of the MASA-MASID Program in their respective municipalities.
DILG ZAMBALES: FORGING STRONG COMMITMENT OF LGUs TOWARDS SUCCESS OF LOCALLY FUNDED PROJECTS
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The DILG Zambales, headed by Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, CESO V, spearheaded the conduct of the Follow-through Activity on Locally Funded Projects (LFP) Forum on November 29, 2017 at Vista Marina Hotel, SBFZ to ensure that the commitments of the Local Government Units (LGUs) in the implementation and completion of LFPs in their respective municipalities will be achieved.
The Municipal Planning and Development Coordinators, Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officers, Municipal Accountants, Municipal Agriculture Officers and Municipal Engineers from the thirteen municipalities of Zambales together with the representatives from the different National Government Agencies such as Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) attended the said forum.
PD Bactad in her opening message appreciated the participation and cooperation of all the participants in the activity. The need to complete the LFP Projects in all the municipalities before the Fiscal Year 2017 ends was emphasized by PD Bactad. “Magkaisa tayo sa pagpapaunlad ng ating bansa”, said PD Bactad.
DILG Program Officer Engr. Rose Ann Agostosa presented the updated status of the FY 2014-2016 Locally funded Projects of each municipality. In addition, the Region III focal persons from each NGAs presented the status of the Bottom up Budgeting (BuB) projects where the LGUs raised their concerns during the open forum.
With the continuous reminders and agreed commitments, the DILG Zambales continues to support the LGUs in ensuring 100% project completion rate by the end of 2017.