CMGP PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW: PAVING ROADS, SUSTAINING GOVERNANCE REFORMS

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Written by DILG Zambales

Category: NEWS AND EVENTS

Published: 08 December 2022

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DILG Zambales conducted a coordination meeting with the Local Road Management Team (LRMT) on December 07, 2022 at the Provincial Engineering Office, Iba, Zambales to determine the level of accomplishment on road governance and how the Provincial Governance Reform Roadmap (PGRR) 2019-2022 was put into practice through efficient and effective planning, implementation and maintenance of the road network.

Engr. Joshua R. Araucto, CMGP Focal Person presented the initial Program Implementation Review (PIR) of the four (4)-year governance reform directions in the seven (7) Key Reform Areas (KRAs) of Local Road Management (LRM) and Public Financial Management (PFM) where the participants thoroughly assessed their respective achievements, gave additional inputs and shared their ideas to accomplish the PIR.

Through the PIR, the LRMT was able to evaluate whether the project implementation objectives were met, determined how effectively these were achieved, discussed the lessons learned and strategized on how to sustain their efforts and aim for significant improvements in the management of local roads for the coming years.

For the past six (6) years, 23 road projects have been funded under CMGP with a total budget allocation of Php 447,760,473.00. Twenty-two (22) of these were already completed, while one (1) project is still ongoing at 50.28% implementation. The CMGP Program, aside from providing support fund for the rehabilitation of provincial roads, is a governance and institutional program of the National Government on LRM and PFM. Through the CMGP Program, capacity development activities and trainings for the LRMT and other LGU Functionaries were provided to aid in the achievement of their identified target situations in the 7 KRAs, quality assurance of road projects and overall program management and monitoring.

Cluster Team Leader Melissa D. Nipal, commended the active participation of the LRMT and their efforts in achieving a sustainable development of road networks.

FORMING THE FOUNDATION FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE THRU CITIZEN EMPOWERMENT: DILG SPEARHEADS CONDUCT OF CAPDEV FOR CSOs

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Written by DILG Zambales

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Published: 24 November 2022

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To further strengthen the awareness and understanding on the importance of their role as representative-organizations to the Local Special Bodies (LSBs) and to increase their capacity to effectively engage in local governance, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Zambales, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Zambales (PGZ), facilitated the Capacity Development (CapDev) Program for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on November 21-22, 2022 via Zoom cloud meetings.

The two-day activity was attended by CSO Representatives to the Local Health Boards (LHBs) and Local School Boards (LScBs) of the 14 LGUs of Zambales on the first day and CSO Representatives to the Municipal Development Councils (MDCs) on the second day.

In his message, DILG Provincial Director Martin Porres B. Moral underscored that even with the passage of the Local Government Code (LGC) of 1991 mandating the LGUs to promote the establishment of CSOs, the challenges remain in the effective participation of the CSOs in the LSBs. He then explained that the DILG has initiated efforts in empowering the CSOs to perform their respective roles and responsibilities through the conduct of capacity development interventions. “...gusto nating maging effective ang [kanilang] participation that is why we are having this para malaman ang roles and responsibilities ng bawat isa. When we know the roles and responsibilities, it is only then we can effectively discharge our roles sa mga LSBs kung saan tayo ay mga members”, he added.

Chief Education Supervisor, Ms. Ailyn Eay of the Department of Education (DepEd), Dr. Noel C. Bueno, Dra. Madonna R. Alegado and Ms. Maria Victoria J. Figuerres of the Provincial Health Office (PHO), Provincial CSO Desk Officer Inna Ysabel R. Ferrer. Engr. Peter Rick C. Navora and Engr. Cary R. Fallorin of the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO), served as Resource Speakers.

Cluster Team Leader Melissa D. Nipal also zeroed in on her discussions the vital roles of the CSOs in the over-all local development and as critical partners of the LGUs in local governance.

The CapDev Program for CSOs in the LSBs is one of the programs of the DILG cognizant that developing and strengthening partnerships with CSOs is equally important as developing the internal capacities of the local governments. This initiative, with the help of the CSO Desk Officers, is being conducted in order to empower citizens to articulate their needs as they participate in the decision-making process, program planning, monitoring and evaluation at the local level which can increase the responsiveness and efficiency of local governments in delivering basic services.

DILG ZAMBALES GEARS UP TOWARDS ADVANCE AND OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN LOCALLY FUNDED PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

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Written by DILG Zambales

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Published: 17 November 2022

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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Zambales conducts the Provincial Locally Funded Projects (LFPs) Assessment and Calibration on November 15, 2022 to discuss and recalibrate the status of various LFPs as part of its continuous efforts in assisting the local government units (LGUs) of Zambales towards achieving overall local development through the implementation of infrastructure projects, among others.

The said activity was participated by the Municipal Engineers, Municipal Accountants, Local Finance Committee, SubayBAYAN Focal Person and RSSA Focal Person of the thirteen (13) Municipalities and representatives from the Provincial Engineering Office (PEO) in Zambales.

In his welcome message, Provincial Director Martin Porres B. Moral, CESO V “Mahal namin kayo at gusto namin [na] lahat [ay] nakikibahagi at nakikinabang sa mga proyekto”. He commended the LGUs’ efforts on their commitment in ensuring that reportorial requirements are being complied with and thanked them for their presence despite their busy schedule. PD Moral also gave emphasis on the purpose of the activity which is aimed at providing a venue for discussing issues in the implementation of projects and for brainstorming strategies on how to effectively address the same.

Capability Development Section (CDS) Chief, LGOO II Rose Ann D. Agostosa, delivered the overview of the activity and also mentioned the significance of the real-time updating of project status in the official monitoring of DILG projects—the SubayBAYAN Portal. LGOO II Agostosa also explained that while completion of development projects are vital to the delivery of basic services, ensuring that the projects are operational and well-maintained after their completion is just as important to guarantee that the projects are sustainable to meet the needs of their constituents.

The LFP Engineers and Project Evaluation Officer presented the status of the FY 2022 Support to Barangay Development Program (SBDP), FY 2022 Conditional Matching Grant Program (CMGP), FY 2021 Local Government Support Fund - Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Assistance Program (LGSF- DRRAP), FY 2021 and FY 2022 Local Government Support Fund - Financial Assistance to Local Government Unit (LGSF-FALGU), LGU’s compliance in the SubayBAYAN Portal, Result-Based Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Infrastructure Project (RLIP) and, Local Road Management Performance Assessment Tool (LRMPAT) and Rapid Subproject Sustainability Assessment (RSSA), Municipal Water Supply and Sanitation Master Plan (MWSSMP), and Annual Maintenance Work Program, (AMWP).

To further strengthen the Department’s communication with the LGUs, a breakout session was facilitated by Engineers Dela Cruz, Ebalobo and Coloma. This provided for a more focused discussion between the LGU functionaries and assigned engineers and to gather the LGU’s commitments on the necessary actions that need to be taken.

As one of the highlights of the activity, DILG Zambales also launched the “LFP Zambales Official Data Bank 2022” for their goal to provide a transparent monitoring and evaluation system which were made available for viewing to the LGU Functionaries. The LFP Engineers walked the participants through the Official Data Bank and explained the features and functions of the system.

LGOO VII Melissa D. Nipal extended her appreciation to everyone in her closing remarks, “Masisipag ang mga taga Zambales at ang LFP Team ay nakatutok sa implementation ng projects, [kaya] kami ay nagpapasalamat sa inyong pagdalo at kami ay naniniwala na ang mga LGUs ng Zambales ay aktibo at maaayos na iniimplement ang projects ng national.”