(from left) RD Dijan, Gov. Sy-Alvarado, SILG Robredo and PD Moral pose after the awarding of Plaque of Recognition to the Secretary
The Provincial Government of Bulacan, in coordination with the Diocese of Malolos and the Department of the Interior and Local Government has conducted a Forum on Good Governance and Recognition to the winners of “Programang Bantay Kalinisan ng Bulacan”, held on February 2, 2012 at the Provincial Capitol Gymnasium, City of Malolos, Bulacan.
DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, who was one of the Guest Speakers, discussed the Seal of Good Housekeeping/Good Governance. He also mentioned that aside from the Seal of Good Housekeeping, the Department plans to launch the Seal of Disaster Preparedness. The Secretary further applauded the province for having been conferred as “Seal” recipients on the 2nd and 3rd round of SGH assessment.
Subsequent to the speech of the SILG, Reverend Father Carmelo Diola delivered his homily with the theme “ Good Governance and Ethics in Politics”. He focused his homily in affirming each other’s role as “public servants” particularly the elected officials. He also mentioned about St. Thomas Moore who is the patron saint of politicians.
The activity aimed to encourage all the elected officials of the province of Bulacan to unite and intensify their dedication in maintaining a clean and green province as well as to enhance their awareness on proper norms and etiquette towards work.
The said forum was participated in by more or less 3,000 individuals from all over the province to include government employees and elected officials spearheaded by Provincial Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado, Vice Governor Daniel Fernando and Most Reverend Father Jose F. Oliveros. Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian of Valenzuela City also attended the event since the aforesaid city is also a part of the Diocese of Bulacan. Priests and nuns from the Commission of Formation, City and Municipal Mayors, Vice-Mayors, Councilors and Barangay Officials, City/Municipal Natural Environment and Natural Resources Officers, DILG Regional Director Florida M. Dijan and Provincial Director Myra B. Moral together with all the C/MLGOOs and provincial staff, officials and employees of the PNP and BJMP, MEDIA and students from Bulacan State University, also joined the momentous event.
Dr. Sofio Quintana, Technical Director of Forestry Management System, DENR R3 discussed Good Governance on Environment. He gave emphasis on the compliance to the provisions of RA 9003 otherwise known as the “Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000”. Consequently, awarding to the winners of the “Programang Bantay Kalinisan ng Bulacan” was conferred to the following winners:
3RD QUARTER OF 2011:
1st District Winner- Pulilan; Calumpit
2nd District Winner- Bustos; Runner-Up- Guiguinto
3rd Distric: Winner- San Rafael; Runner-Up- DRT
4th District Winner- CSJDM; Runner-Up- Sta. Maria
4TH QUARTER OF 2011
1st District Winner- Pulilan; Calumpit
2nd District Winner- Bustos; Runner-Up- Guiguinto
3rd Distric: Winner- San Rafael; Runner-Up- DRT
4th District Winner- CSJDM; Runner-Up- Sta. Maria
GRAND WINNERS:
San Rafael- Champion
Bustos- 1st runner-up
City of San Jose del Monte- 2nd runner-up
The winners received cash incentives and plaque of appreciation in recognition of their dedication and commitment in maintaining a clean and green environment
