Zambales PPOC & PADAC : Enhancing Peace and Order through Collaboration

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Written by DILG Zambales

Category: NEWS AND EVENTS

Published: 28 September 2017

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The Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) and Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) in its continuing effort to strengthen interventions on the campaign against criminality and illegal drugs held its third quarterly joint meeting. In behalf of Gov. Amor D. Deloso, Vice Governor Angelica Magsaysay-Cheng presided the meeting on September 19, 2017 at the Zambales Training and Conference Center, Iba, Zambales

The activity was attended by the PPOC members, PADAC members, Municipal Mayors, DILG Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, Supt. Oriano Mina, representative from PNP, BFP Provincial Fire Marshal C/Insp. Ronnie B. Barrera, NGA Representatives, Provincial Gov’t Head of Offices, CSOs and the media.

In her message Vice Governor Magsaysay-Cheng recognized the need to help victims of illegal drugs which inspired her to advocate a comprehensive rehabilitation program. The program which is in partnership with the religious sector is proposed to establish its facility at the municipality of Castillejos as majority of drug cases are recorded in the Southern part of Zambales. Major concerns have been discussed in the meeting including illegal drugs, illegal gambling, terrorism, and insurgency by the representatives from the PNP, AFP and PDEA.

PD Bactad had also briefly discussed the MASA MASID and CLIP program which are vital programs of the DILG in its pursuit to promote and maintain peace and order. 

Participatory Planning: Uplifting the Lives of Zambalenos Through AMP

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Written by DILG Zambales

Category: NEWS AND EVENTS

Published: 19 September 2017

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The DILG-Zambales, under the leadership of Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, CESO V, spearheaded the conduct of the Participatory Project Prioritization Conference Workshop on September 8, 2017 at Vista Marina Hotel, SBFZ to ensure the alignment and responsiveness of the local development plans to the national goals and plans.

The activity, which was attended by the Municipal Mayors, Vice Mayors, members of the Local Development Council (LDC) Executive Committee and members of the Municipal Core Planning Team from the fourteen municipalities of Zambales, was a follow through to the recently concluded provincial strategic direction setting conference held on September 5-6, 2017 at Subic Travelers Hotel.

PD Bactad in her message conveyed her appreciation to the attendance and cooperation of everyone. She emphasized the need for the LGUs development plan to be responsive to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Philippine Development Plan (PDP) and Ambisyon 2040 and enjoined everyone’s participation. “We were given the gift to ensure the progress of our municipalities, province and our country” said PD Bactad.

The process and guidelines for the Assistance to Municipalities (AMP) 2018 was discussed by LGOO V Cindy Cagalitan. The program aims to strengthen LDCs and provide fund to improve access to public goods and services.

Eligibility for the said program relies on the compliance of the LGU to the following; obtaining a Good Financial Housekeeping (GFH) mark from the DILG, LDC Functionality Assessment; and complying with both assessment and adoption of measures on Public Financial Management (PFM) as prescribed by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

TEAM WORK, TEAM PLAY! STRENGTHENING TEAMWORK THROUGH STRATEGIC TEAM PLAY

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Written by DILG Zambales

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Published: 18 August 2017

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The Department of the Interior and Local Government— Zambales led by Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, CESO V evaluated the team’s performance during the Strategic Planning on the Implementation of the Locally-Funded Projects cum Team Building held on August 9 – 11, 2017 at Caliraya Beach Resort, Lumban, Laguna .

The activity served as a venue to deepen the camaraderie among the members of team Zambales. Several group activities such as Obstacle Course, Zip Line, Earthball, Slide Pinoy and Super Slide were conducted and participated by everyone that aims to help the team in realizing the importance of team communication and teamwork.

Another highlight of the activity is the trip to the historic City of San Juan where the team was warmly welcomed by none other than Honourable Mayor Guia Guanzon Gomez together with Ms. Visitacion C. Martinez, DILG City Director of San Juan, and Ms. Allenmarie DC Alejo, Head of the Tourism and Cultural Department. The team was briefed on the historical events of the city and was also given a chance to visit their inter-active museum.

The three day activity brought everyone together not only during the challenges but more so afterwards as they shared hilarious stories of how each team competed the various challenges. The main goal to encourage teamwork and for the team to get to know each other was achieved, and it's an extra bonus that we get to see the beauty of nature.