Governor Deloso: “Peace and Order will lead Zambales as a prime province”
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Iba, Zambales - To further strengthen the fight against illegal drugs and sustain peace and order, the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) and Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) of Zambales convened on January 23, 2018 at Zambales Training and Conference Center, Iba, Zambales.
Governor Amor D. Deloso, Chairperson of the PPOC and PADAC, expressed that peace and order is indispensable in the realization of having Zambales as a prime province in the future.
“Pangangalagaan natin at gagawin ko, bilang manager ng Zambales sa ngayon na sikapin ko pong proteksyonan ang lahat ng iyan” said Governor Deloso.
Present during the meeting are the PPOC members, PADAC members, Municipal Mayors, DILG Officers, PNP Chief of Police, BFP Fire Marshals, Representatives of National Government Agencies, Provincial Head of Offices and CSOs.
The Zambales Police Provincial Office (ZPPO) and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region III (PDEA R3) presented their CY 2017 Accomplishments and CY 2018 Plan of Activities. Also, DILG Zambales presented the overview of the Operation Listo-Listong Pamayanan: Community Drill.
The activity also served as a venue to recognize Barangay Aningway-Sacatihan, Subic and Barangay Rizal, San Marcelino for successfully conducting the Listong Pamayanan-Community Drill on December 5 and 8, 2017.
A Plaque of Recognition was also awarded to the LGU of Candelaria, Zambales, received by Municipal Mayor Napoleon E. Edquid, for being the best performing LGU in the Province of Zambales in implementing DILG Locally-Funded Projects.
Also, a Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to the LGU of Iba, Zambales, received by Municipal Mayor Jun Rundstedt Ebdane, for its vital efforts and participation in the Conduct of the Landmark Lighting Ceremony in celebration of the Golden Anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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.
