Province of Zambales, National Government Agencies (NGAs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Converge for a Peaceful Zambales
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In a joint meeting presided by Governor Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr., on September 6, 2019 at the Balin Sambali, Iba, Zambales, the government’s anti-insurgency campaign in the province of Zambales has been given a boost with the united support from the Provincial Development Council (PDC) and the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC).
During the said meeting, representative from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Zambales Provincial Office presented a briefer on Executive Order No. 70 which institutionalizes a ‘whole-of-nation approach’ versus insurgency. The discussion dwelled on the Provincial Task Force on Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC), its different functions and composition.
In line with this, and to show support to the President’s directive, Hon. Hermogenes E. Ebdane, Jr. issued Executive Order (E.O.) No. 7 series of 2019 which orders the Creation of the Provincial Task Force on Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC).
San Antonio strengthens its BADACs
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The Local Government Unit of San Antonio, Zambales, headed by Hon. Mayor Preciliano M. Ruiz, in coordination with DILG and PNP, conducted an Orientation of Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils last September 3-4, 2019 at Events Place, Barangay Rizal, San Antonio, Zambales attended by Punong Barangays, Sangguniang Barangay Members, Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADAC) Members and Barangay Tanods.
Among the topics discussed during the orientation was RA 9165 or the Dangerous Drug Act of 2000 and the Drug Clearing Program and Operations conducted by the Philippine National Police which was presented by Police Master Sergeant Romeo W. Megu of San Antonio Municipal Police Station while LGOO VI Jonnel B. Edillor, Municipal Local Government Operations Officer of DILG San Antonio discussed the BADAC Organization and its functions, BADAC Functionality Audit and the duties and responsibilities of Barangay Tanods.
The activity is among the PPAs included in the LGU’s Peace and Order and Public Safety Plan (POPS Plan) aimed to strengthen the capacities of all BADACs in San Antonio especially the first termer barangay officials and to equip them with all the knowledge and skills they need in assisting the LGU, the PNP and PDEA in the fight to eradicate illegal drugs in their respective communities.
Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines (VMLP) Zambales Chapter Shines Anew with its Set of Elected Officers for Term 2019-2022
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In view of the nationwide conduct of election for Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines (VMLP), the VMLP-Zambales Chapter in coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Zambales Provincial Office facilitated its provincial chapter election for term 2019-2022 on August 27, 2019 at the New Feng Huang Restaurant, Diamond Hotel, Subic Bay Freeport Zone.
Guided by the VMLP Election Policy and Guidelines and DILG Memorandum Circular 2019-104, a successful election turnout and proclamation were carried-out. In addition, candidates who ran for the respective positions were unopposed and received zero election protest. Meanwhile, Vice Mayors Doris D. Ladines and Irenea Maniquiz-Binan of Municipalities of Botolan and Iba, respectively, joined PD Armi V. Bactad and acted as the Committee on Elections.
