Zambales Strengthens Peace and Order Coordination through the Joint Peace & Order and Anti-Drug Abuse Council Meeting

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Written by DILG Zambales

Category: NEWS AND EVENTS

Published: 23 May 2017

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Governor Amor D. Deloso as the Chair of the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) and Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) together with DILG Zambales led by Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad and PNP Provincial Director PSSUPT Christopher J. Mateo facilitated the conduct of the 2^nd Quarter Joint PPOC and PADAC Meeting on May 23, 2017 at the Zambales Training and Conference Center, Iba, Zambales.

The activity was attended by Municipal Mayors Bing Maniquiz of Botolan and Joy Apostol of Cabangan, Municipal Chiefs of Police, Municipal Fire Marshals, DILG Field Officers, functionaries from the provincial government, civil society organization (CSO) representatives and other guests.

In his message, Governor Deloso emphasized the importance of peace and order in the growth and development of the Zambales. He cited the projects being implemented in the province by both the national government and private sectors, in addition to the investments being poured in by numerous businesses. Governor Deloso called for unity of all sectors in the province, for the continued progress of Zambales.

The Zambales Provincial Police Office (ZPPO), Philippine Army (PA) 3^rd Mechanized Infantry Division, and the Provincial Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) presented their accomplishments during the period along with their plans and upcoming projects.

Zambales advocates a Peaceful, Safe and Gender Responsive Barangays

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Written by DILG Zambales

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Published: 23 May 2017

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The Liga ng mga Barangay – Zambales Chapter with its President, Hon. Romelino R. Gojo in coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local Government Zambales under the leadership of PD Armi V. Bactad conducted a Seminar-Workshop on Gender Responsive Barangays and Barangay Peace and Order and Public Safety Plan (POPSP) Formulation on May 10-12 and 16-18, 2017 at Vista Marina Hotel, SBFZ.

It was attended by the Punong Barangays, Sangguniang Barangay Members, Barangay Secretaries, Barangay Treasurer and other barangay functionaries from the thirteen Municipalities of Zambales who actively participated in the series of workshops and planning process.

 The POPSP is a three year comprehensive action plan of the barangay that focuses on the measures to protect the community, establish order and prevent the increase of crimes. LGOO VI Fortunato Abraham III discussed the workshop guidelines and emphasized the need to align the efforts of the barangay to the national and local goals and prevailing peace and order issues. “Hindi sapat ang pwede na or bahala na pamamaraan, kailangan ito ay tugma at sakto sa ating pangangailangan”, said LGOO VI Abraham.

PD Bactad encouraged the participants to share the knowledge they acquired during the seminar and use it in accomplishing their plans. “Ang activity po na ito ay hindi lang para sa inyo; ito po ay parte ng inyong sinumpaang tungkulin na mapabuti ang inyong barangay, ang inyong bayan at ng buong Zambales”, said PD Bactad.

Likewise, the formulation of the Gender and Development (GAD) Plan was discussed highlighting the vital points in the planning process.

The activity is in line with the continuous efforts of the national government to attain a safe, secure, peaceful and gender responsive community.

DILG Grants P49.773M to the 3 LGUs of Zambales

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Written by DILG Zambales

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Published: 24 April 2017

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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) grants a total of P49.773M of development fund to the local government units of Botolan, Masinloc and Sta. Cruz under the Assistance to Disadvantaged Municipalities (ADM) Program.

The municipalities are included among the first batch of recipient of the ADM Fund wherein, the municipality of Botolan receives P17.513M, while Masinloc receives P16.788M and Sta. Cruz receives P15.472M.

The ADM is a new program consistent with the advocacy of the national government to empower local government units and increase citizen’s access to basic facilities. It also aims to address the fiscal gap in the LGUs and to promote transparency and good governance. Projects under this program include water system, evacuation facility, local access roads, small water impounding and sanitation and health facilities.

The grant of the ADM Fund is based on the local government unit’s compliance with the requirements of the DILG Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping (GFH) and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Public Financial Management System.

The determination of the budget cap per recipient municipality is based on the following factors: a.) Equal share (58%); b.) Per capita share (20%); c.) years-based share computed from previous national government allocations to the municipality (19%); and d.) Share for good performance as determined by DILG (3%).

The remaining ten municipalities of the Province of Zambales will be receiving a total of P159.445M on the second batch of ADM Fund release.