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Bohol province had inaugurated in a daythree bridges under the President’s BridgeProgram (PBP) last March 15. These arethe bridges of Riverside, Bilar; Cabungaan,Jagna; and, Tangkigan, Mabini.

Honored guests on the occasion wereDILG-7 Regional Director Rene K. Burdeosrepresenting the Honorable Secretary ofDILG, Ronaldo V. Puno and Mr. HelmutWuzela, a representative of AustrianAmbassador Herbert Jaeger. Governor EricoAumentado expressed his gratitude to theDepartment as well as his hopes for futuresimilar undertakings.

RD Burdeos delivered an inspirationalmessage and DILG-Bohol PD RusticaMascariñas facilitated the signing of theAcceptance Certificates with the MunicipalMayors of the respective towns.

Meanwhile, the CY 2005 Special LocalRoads Fund (SLRF) has greatly helped the localgovernments in the region in the maintenanceand improvement of their local roads.

3 PBP bridges inaugurated;12 Local roads rehabilitated/maintained under SLRF

The Siquijor Province’s pavementresurfacing of the five road sections ofSiquijor-San Juan Road, Maria-Saguing-Minalulan Road, Gabayan-Talayong Road,Lazi-Cangclaran-Canggomantong Road, andLarena-Basac-Maria Road had beencompleted.

The Province of Bohol did the pavementmaintenance, shoulder maintenance andinstallation of safety devices on Dauis-Panglao via Biking Road while pavementmaintenance had been made on the junctionof Abatan-Agahay-Busao-Toril-Aghao Road,Mahayag-Danao Road, Ubay-Tapal-Union(Ubay)-Cabulao-Ondol (Mabini) Road,Bagumbayan-Estaca Road, and junction ofQuinoguitan-Sevilla-Janopol Road.

The Province of Oriental Negros did are-gravelling at the intermittent section ofHilaitan-Kasingan Road while Toledo City hasdone a pavement resurfacing of its road.- WJBC / LGOO IV Myla S. Lopez, Coordinator, PDMU(with reports from the field units)

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Top photo: The ribbon-cutting at Bilar with Mr. HelmutWuzela from the Austrian Government, GovernorErico Aumentado and RD Rene K. Burdeos;Bottom photo: Gov. Aumentado signs the AcceptanceCertificates in the presence of the Municipal Mayorsof the respective towns; Inset: The unveiled marker ofCabungaan, Jagna Bridge

DILG, NEDA, DOF AND DBM TO SYNCHRONIZE LOCAL PLANNING, INVESTMENT PROGRAMMING,REVENUE ADMINISTRATION, BUDGETING AND EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT

The Signing Ceremony (from right): Mayor Geronimo R. Treñas, President, League of Cities ofthe Philippines & Chair, Steering Committee of the City Development Strategy; Hon. WencelitoT. Andanar, DILG-USEC for Local Government & Lead Convener, Working Group onDecentralization and Local Government; Hon. Rolando G. Andaya, Jr., Secretary, Department ofBudget and Management; Hon. Margarito B. Teves, Secretary, Department of Finance; and,Hon. Margarita R. Songco, representing NEDA Secretary, Hon. Romulo L. Neri.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG),together with the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA),Department of Finance (DOF) and Department of Budget andManagement (DBM) signed Joint Memo Circular (JMC) No. 1, series of2007 which harmonizes local planning, investment programming,revenue administration, and budgeting and expenditure managementduring the 2007 Philippine Development Forum held in Cebu City onMarch 8, 2007.

Considered a landmark inter-agency issuance towards LGUdevelopment, the JMC highlights the procedure for provincial-city/municipal complementation, outlines the strategies to ensure consistencyin local planning, investment programming, budgeting, expendituremanagement and revenue generation and specifies the venues wherethe interface of government agencies and local government units inplanning may take place.

The circular recognizes investment programming as a major andcritical activity that bridges planning and budgeting and involves majordecisions on project prioritization. It clarifies the use of the term AnnualInvestment Program for planning, investment programming andbudgeting purposes. It also introduces the Provincial Development andPhysical Framework Plan (PDPFP), which merges the traditionallyseparate provincial physical framework and provincial development plans.

The JMC was drafted by a Technical Working Group (TWG)composed of DILG, NEDA, DOF and DBM pursuant to the Memorandum

of Understanding made and executed by the Working Group onDecentralization and Local Government by its Lead Convener,Undersecretary Wencelito T. Andanar and the City DevelopmentStrategies in the Philippines represented by Mayor Geronimo R. Treñasof Ilo-Ilo City. - WJBC

The REGION’S 3,003 barangays conducted their respective BarangayAssemblies pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 342, series of 2003which declares the last Saturday of March and the third Saturday of October,as Barangay Assembly Day in consonance with Section 397 of the LocalGovernment Code of 1991. Only a few opted to hold their respectiveassemblies after March 31 due to circumstances that are beyond their control.

Tackled in the barangay assemblies were the various concerns of thebarangays. The punong barangays rendered their respective accomplishmentreports of the previous year while the barangay treasurers gave updates onthe financial status of their barangays. Some gave emphasis on the 1%budget for the strengthening of the Barangay Councils for the Protection ofChildren (BCPC) in furtherance of RA 9344, otherwise known as the JuvenileJustice System. Other highlights included the election/designation of BarangayHuman Rights Action Officer (BHRAO) and Business Help Desk (BHD) focal

CD Lilibeth Famacion of DILG-Mandaue City sheds light onCOMELEC laws and issuances.

Barangay Officials of Sto. Niño, Cebu City gatherthe barangay residents in front of the Barangay Hall

3,003 Barangays hold assemblies

persons and the discussions on the pertinent provisions of Election Laws, such as,Section 67 of the Omnibus Election Code, Sec. 14 of the Fair Election Act (RA 9006),Sec. 4(b) of COMELEC Res. No. 7799, the COMELEC Res. No. 7788 re Deputation ofDILG, NAPOLCOM, PNP and NBI, and Res. No. 7823 re Deputation of Barangay Officialsand Barangay Tanods regarding the Implementation of COMELEC Res No. 7767.

Several barangays raised the same concerns on the proliferation of drug abusecases, illegal gambling and other petty crimes, and poor water supply and sanitationresulting to health problems of the inhabitants.

The barangay assembly is a means to open communication lines between thebarangay officials and their constituents where together they can assess first hand thefelt needs of their communities. Only through a two-way communication with theirconstituents can barangay officials effectively perform their duties. -WJBC/LGOO V MarithelY. Oporto, Member, TACT Team on Building Safe Communities

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On-line Data entry and upload sheets for theLocal Governance Performance ManagementSystem (LGPMS) 2005 data of the 133 localgovernment units in the region have beensuccessfully uploaded to the LGPMS databasesystem.

Updating of the CY 2006 Data Capture Form(DCF) by the 136 LGUs were completed in the firstquarter. As of end of March 2007, 134 LGUs (91%)have already completed on-line data entry of theCY 2006 LGU data.

LGOO V Jhoaden Lucero (LGPMS RegionalFocal Person) attended a meeting of all regionalLGPMS focal persons on February 15 and 16, 2007in Central Office wherein issues and concerns onthe LGPMS were discussed. All regions were alsorequired to formulate strategies for 2007 LGPMSprogram implementation. LGOO V Leah B. Abines,

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Ms Lilibeth A. Famacion, the City Director of DILG-Mandaue City, hasbeen appointed Director III. She received her appointment dated February9, 2007 signed by Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on March 19,2007. She will be reassigned in the DILG regional office 7 as AssistantRegional Director. Director Famacion is clad with the eligibility of a CareerService Executive (CSE) which was conferred to her by the Civil ServiceCommission (CSC)-7 in 2005.

Ms Famacion officially took her oath of office as Director III beforeJudge Marilyn L. Yap at the Mandaue City MTC on March 22, 2007. Takingover her place as new City Director will be the equally performing assistantprovincial director of DILG-Bohol, Ms. Ma. Loisella E. Lucino. DirectorFamacion will soon be moving on to her new assignment at the regional

office as assistant regionaldirector after the formalturnover ceremony whereDirector IV Pedro A. Noval,Jr. will also take the wheelof the DILG-7 leadershipon May 2, 2007.

Lilibeth A. Famacion gets promoted to Director IIIWJBC/LGOO II Abraham Rey C. Donaldo, Information Officer, DILG Mandaue City

Director Lilibeth A.Famacion (left) officiallytakes her oath as Director IIIat the sala of Judge MarilynL. Yap on March 22, 2007

As a provider of capabil i tyenhancement programs, DILG-OrientalNegros cooperated with the Environmentand Natural Resources Division (ENRD)in the conduct of the seminar-workshopon Barangay Planning and Budgeting forthe Solid Waste Management Program.The seminar, which was held at Plaza Ma.Luisa, Dumaguete City, started onFebruary 12 and was concluded on March9, 2007

The provincial government ofOriental Negros greatly helped in thesuccess of the activity by convening allthe Punong Barangays and the Officersof the Liga ng mga Barangays in theprovince with selected BarangayTreasurers of the municipality of Dauin.

Barangay Planning and Budgeting Seminar in Oriental Negros

The implementation of Community-BasedMonitoring System (CBMS) in Siquijor Provincehas now progressed to the second phase whenthe LGU encoders yielded themselves to the 3-day Training on Data Encoding and Map Digitizingon March 26-28, 2007 at the Siquijor ProvincialCapitol. The 23 participants including the DILG-Siquijor Field Officers were exposed to the CBMSsoftware through inputting of data on the actualbarangay survey results and identifyinghouseholds through a digitized map.

The training l ikewise equipped theparticipants with the operational knowledge onthe CBMS software and its uses.

Map digitizing specifies the geographicallocation of households included in the survey usingthe computer. The end result will be the productionof a digitized spot map showing the correspondinghouseholds in a particular barangay and its exactlocation in relation to the rest of the householdsin a certain barangay, for easy reference andidentification.

Ms. Cynthia Nepomuceno and Ma. DoloresAdayo, both CBMS focal persons from the DILG’sBureau of Local Government Development (BLGD)and DILG Regional Planning Officer Leah Abinesserved as the discussants during the said activity.

Much preparation has been made by theDILG-Siquijor subsequent to the comprehensivebarangay survey, such as the editing by the fieldenumerators and MLGOOs of the data gatheredand coordination with the LGUs on the necessaryequipment to be used for the data encoding andmap digitizing during the training-workshopphase. - LGOO II Karen L. Castillon, InformationOfficer, DILG-Siquijor

CBMS in Siquijornow on Phase II

Top photo: Ma. Dolores Adayo and Cynthia Nepomuceno taketurns in discussing the procedures of the CBMS data encodingand map digitizing;Bottom photo: Participants pose with the LCEs and the programcoordinators from DILG-BLGD in front of the Provincial Capitol

DILG Oriental Negros Assistant ProvincialDirector Rafael Gadiane discussed theplanning and budgeting on solid wastemanagement as well as the sustainabledevelopment framework for localplanning and development.

One of the mandates of RA 9003,otherwise known as the Solid WasteManagement Act, is the creation of theBarangay Solid Waste ManagementCommittee (BSWMC) responsible in theformulation of the barangay solid wastemanagement plan. The LocalGovernment Code of 1991 likewisemandates the barangays to provideservices for solid waste collection andmanagement. - LGOO V ChristopherPastor, Provincial Information Officer,DILG-Oriental Negros

DILG-Bohol intensifies GMAC handbook advocacy, inks MOA with Liga

DILG-Bohol has pursued aggressivelythe advocacy for the adoption of auniformed Gabay sa Mamamayan AksyonCenter (GMAC) handbook in all barangaysof the province.

After entering into an agreement withthe current Liga Ng Mga BarangayPresident, Hon. Romulo Cepedoza, for thejoint GMAC Handbook project, DILGProvincial Director Rustica N. Mascariñas

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DILG-Bohol PD Rose Mascariñas discusses theadvantages of the project while the Punong Barangaysfrom different municipalities express their assent to thejoint project between DILG-Bohol and the Liga ng mgaBarangay for a uniform GMAC Handbook.

– LGOO V Johnjoan A. Mende, Information Officer, DILG-Bohol

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DILG-Oriental Negros APD Rafael Gadiane (left) explains the SWM planning and budgeting processes to thePunong Barangays, Officers of the Liga and Barangay Treasurers of the respective LGUs

presented the project profile to all PunongBarangays of Bohol during their one-day6-batch Juvenile Justice SystemOrientation Seminar from March 19-24 atJJ’s Seafood Restaurant, Tagbilaran City.

The participants eagerly accepted theproposal seeing the potentials of theundertaking. Currently, the GMACHandbook formulation is in the process offull completion by the GMAC committeeof DILG and is expected to be reproducedby the Liga before the end of May.

The GMAC Handbook which isintended to be an easy reference fortransacting business with the national andprovincial government agencies is lastyear’s innovation of the province’s TACTCluster 3B, otherwise known as theDiLiVaJaGaHe Cluster.

Stipulated in the MOA is thereproduction of the handbook by the Ligafor distribution to all barangays in theprovince while DILG-Bohol will take chargeof the technical assistance. The GMAChandbook formulation is hoped to providerelevant information to the barangayconstituents of the province. The initiativeis a manifestation of DILG-Bohol’s

DILG Cebu City transfers office to new locationOn March 29, 2007, the Department

of the Interior and Local Government(DILG) Cebu City transferred to their newoffice located at the 2nd floor of the newCogon Ramos Public Market. Thebuilding, which also houses theDepartment of Manpower Developmentand Placement (DMDP), Department ofPublic Services (DPS), Department ofEngineering and Public Works (DEPW)and COMELEC is put up by the Cebu CityGovernment to cut cost of expenses,since all these agencies are renting theiroffices.

Having a floor area of 168 sq. m.,the building flaunts with a lounging areafor the clientele, a personnel center, astorage room, a conference room, aManagement Information System (MIS)corner, a mini library cum LGRC, and theDILG City Director’s office. The DILG cityoffice can now host inter-agencymeetings, seminars and conferences.Soon to be installed are the two 5-toner

airconditioning units to be provided by theCity Government.

DILG-7 Regional Director Rene K.Burdeos is very much pleased that DILGCebu City is settling in a new, cozy andspacious office.

With its new operational hub, the DILGCebu City TACT Team led by Dr. Patricio G.Gabuya is optimistic and inspired to workharder in implementing the department’sPPAs. - LGOO III Michael B. Eltanal, InformationOfficer, DILG-Cebu City


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Subsequent to the successfullaunching and establishment of the LocalGovernance Resource Center Region 7(LGRC-7) in CY 2006, the DILG-7 putspremium on the operationalization of thecenter to harmonize all multi-stakeholders’initiatives on excellence in local governancefor the year and onwards.

The LGRC-7 held its first meeting ofthe Multi-Stakeholders’ Assembly (MSA)and organization of the Multi-Stakeholders’Advisory Committee (MSAC) on February20 at the Cebu Grand Convention Center,Cebu City.

The MSA is composed of the LGRC-7’sNetwork of Partners from various sectors -the National Government Agencies (NGAs),

Civi l SocietyOrganizations (CSOs),Local ResourceInstitutions (LRIs), LGULeagues, Academe, andmedia. The MSAC,which is the LGRC’spolicy making body, iscomposed of selectedrepresentatives persector. The MSACfacilitates collaboration,knowledge sharing andleveraging of resources,

following: Conduct of Strategic PlanningWorkshop, MSAC regular meetings, MSAUgnay Talakay or Knowledge Sharing Forumonce every semester, LGRC TeamEnhancement, and continued operations ofthe center.

The LGRC is a “one-stop-shop”knowledge center and interactive facilitythat is designed to be a user-friendly andaccessible repository and venue forcontinuous review and updating of localgovernance knowledge assets, learningtools and information systems. It isdesigned to promote a culture of learningand knowledge sharing in local governance;consolidate and enhance access toknowledge on good local governance; andcreate synergy and convergence ofprograms and initiatives on localgovernance in the areas of capacitydevelopment, policy development andadvocacy, performance measurement, localplanning, replication of good practices,service delivery and resource generation.It is indeed a “breakthrough” in localgovernance endeavors, that when coupledwith whole-hearted support andcooperation, would enable all the keyplayers to realize what they are aspiring for– self-contained local government units thatare dynamic and responsive to the needsof their constituents.

LGRC-7 strengthens network of partners, organizes MSACLGOO IV Kathrina Penales, Member, TACT Team on Public Information

Heads/representatives of government institutions/agencies and members of theDILG-7 LGRC Team listen to the welcome remarks of RD Rene Burdeos

which are essential factors in ensuringsustainability of the resource center’soperations.

Consequently, the MSAC elected itsfirst set of officers composed of theregional heads representing theiragencies/institutions: DILG-RD Rene K.Burdeos, Chairperson; CSC-RD David E.Cabanag, Vice-Chairperson, DBM-RDCarmela S. Fernan, Treasurer; and,Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI)Executive Director Evelyn Nacario Castro,Auditor. LGRC-7 Linkage Component focalpersons from DILG will act as secretariatfor the committee.

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JICA studies IRA of LGUs

Mr. Shinichi Mori conducts interview with the departmentheads of Toledo City and Municipality of Cordova.

Responding to the DILG’s request forassistance in conducting a more purposivereview of the Internal Revenue Allotment(IRA) used in the country today, JapanInternational Cooperation Agency (JICA)went to selected LGUs in the region, namely,Consolacion, Compostela, Toledo City andCordova, all of Cebu Province, the SiquijorProvince and the municipalities of Larenaand Enrique Villanueva for the purpose.

The review intended to address thegrowing fiscal imbalance, particularly on theIRA utilization across local governments.JICA responded by sending the InternationalManagement Group headed by its president,Shinichi Mori, MBA, in order to draw insightsand analysis from the LGU. However, thedata gathered from the study mission willstill be subject for a deeper analysis. Mr.Mori gave a general observation on the equalsharing gap (difference) between themunicipalities and cities in so far as incomeis concerned. He also observed that thehigh income municipalities and cities performwell in terms of tax implementation and intaking initiatives to generate more incomefrom their local enterprise.

The JICA Mission took place in Cebuon March 1 & 2 and on February 27 & 28 inSiquijor. The DILG field officers facilitatedthe JICA visit in their respective areas ofcoverage. - LGOO III Dennis Itom, InformationOfficer, DILG-Cebu, and Lydio Ligutom,Assistant Provincial Director, DILG-Siquijor

International Management Group President Mr. ShinichiMori representing JICA to the Preliminary Mission toSiquijor pays courtesy to Gov. Orlando Fua, Sr.

The result of the recent Barexamination brings DILG-7 a new lawyer.Atty. Maria Luisa B. Ong, a LocalGovernment Operations Officer (LGOO) IVassigned in the regional office as a programcoordinator, is one of the 1,893 examineeswho successfully hurdled the 2006 Barexaminations.

“Inday,” as she is popularly known,comes from a family of lawyers anddoctors. She said it was never her ambitionto become a lawyer but she made her way

to become one against all odds sooverwhelming for a budding full-timeemployee like her. “There is no secretformula in making it in the BarExamination,” Atty. Ong said, her faceexuding with much dignity. She made itthrough with perseverance, by takingthings in stride, coupled with prayers. Sheprayed like she never prayed before in herlife. She attributed her success to theoffice for supporting her through and tothe people who sincerely prayed for her --her family, co-employees and friends.

She is one believer of success as aproduct of goal-setting and prioritizingthings. She never gets tired of studying,and she does not put to waste any singleminute in advancing her education to ahigher level. To her, it doesn’t matter ifone is a full-time employee or a workingparent to be able to succeed, for as longas one has a guiding vision and passionto carry through one’s endeavors.

Proud of her feat, the DILG-7 officersand employees extend their warmest andmost heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS toAtty. Maria Luisa B. Ong. - wjbc

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Hon. Joselito Ruiz, DILG Undersecretary forSpecial Concerns, facilitated the turnover ofhospital / medical equipment and supplies toEversley Childs Sanitarium on February 23, 2007,in time with the observance of the National LeprosyPrevention and Control Week on February 19-23,with the theme: EVERSLEY “Working Towards aLeprosy-free Philippines.”

The formal turn-over started with a ribboncutting ceremony, with USEC Ruiz, Dr. Susana K.Madarieta, Regional Director of DOH-7 and Dr.Lakshmi Legaspi, Assistant Regional Director of DOH-7 as guests. This was followed by a brief tour aroundthe hospital premises and ocular inspection of thedonated equipment and supplies led by Dr. PrimoJoel S. Alvez, Chief of Sanitarium III and Mr. FelixbertoE. Eltanal, Supervising Admin Officer of EversleyChilds Sanitarium. A press conference with the GMA-

USEC Ruiz facilitates turnover of hospitalequipment to a medical center

7 media staff ended the activity.The equipment and supplies were received

as a donation from the Philippines Inland andIsland Mission, a medical-gospel outreachorganization located in Queensland, Australia,made possible through the efforts ofUndersecretary Ruiz. Among the donated itemsare the following: 39 hospital beds of variousmodels, 1 electric birthing bed, 22 bed mattresses,2 spirometer machines, 6 mobile dining/bedsidetables, 6 bedside patient lockers, 2 wheelchairs,12 crutches, 5 hand walking sticks, 2 IV stands, 2quad pod sticks, 2 commode chairs, a standardautoclave sterilizer, patient body lifter, patientprivacy screen, laundry linen hamper cart, 73boxes ladies clothing, 33 boxes men’s clothing,67 boxes children’s clothing, various medical andsurgical supplies.

A landmark of Mandaue City constructed in1930 in Brgy. Jagobiao, the Sanitarium is asecondary, special government hospital mandatedto administer care and treatment of Hansen(leprosy) cases. The institution also provides basichealth services to non-hansen cases, as well asmedical, dental, pedia, mini-surgery, lying-in,birthing and EENT services. It also has a physicaltherapy and rehabilitation program for leprosypatients. The sanitarium is named after Mr.Eversley Childs of New York who donated fundsfor its construction. - WJBC/LGOO IV KathrinaK. Penales (TACT Team on Public Information)

Don’t discount the importance of interpersonal skills inthe workplace. How you are perceived by your manager andco-workers plays a large role in things as minor as your day-to-day happiness at the office and as major as the future ofyour career.

No matter how hard you work or how many brilliantideas you may have, if you can’t connect with the peoplewho work around you, your professional life will suffer. Thegood news is that there are several concrete things that youcan do to improve your social skills and become closer toyour colleagues. All of these tools will ultimately help yousucceed in today’s working world.

Try these 10 helpful tips for improving your interpersonalskills:

SMILE. – Few people want to be around someone whois always down in the dumps. Do your best to be friendly andupbeat with your co-workers. Maintain a positive, cheerfulattitude about work and about life. Smile often. The positiveenergy you radiate will draw others to you.

BE APPRECIATIVE. – Find one positive thing abouteveryone you work with and let them hear it. Be generouswith praise and kind words of encouragement. Say thankyou when someone helps you. Make colleagues feel welcomewhen they call or stop by your office. If you let others knowthat they are appreciated, they’ll want to give you their best.

PAY ATTENTION TO OTHERS. – Observe what’sgoing on in other people’s lives. Acknowledge their happymilestones, and express concern and sympathy for difficultsituations such as an illness or death. Make eye contact andaddress people by their first names. Ask others for theiropinions.

Atty. Ferdinand R. AlbañoChief, Administrative Service Division

IMPROVING YOUR INTERPERSONAL SKILLSPRACTICE ACTIVE LISTENING. – To actively listen is

to demonstrate that you intend to hear and understand another’spoint of view. It means restating, in your own words, what theother person has said. In this way, you know that you understoodtheir meaning and they know that your responses are morethan lip service. Your co-workers will appreciate knowing thatyou really do listen to what they have to say.

BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER. – Create an environmentthat encourages others to work together. Treat everyone equally,and don’t play favorites. Avoid talking about others behind theirbacks. Follow up on other people’s suggestions or requests.When you make a statement or announcement, check to seethat you have been understood. If folks see you as someonesolid and fair, they will grow to trust you.

RESOLVE CONFLICTS. – Take a step beyond simplybringing people together, and become someone who resolvesconflicts when they arise. Learn how to be an effective mediator.If co-workers bicker over personal or professionaldisagreements, arrange to sit down with both parties and helpsort out their differences. By taking on such a leadership role,you will garner respect and admiration from those around you.

COMMUNICATE CLEARLY. – Pay close attention toboth what you say and how you say it. A clear and effectivecommunicator avoids misunderstandings with co-workers,colleagues, and associates. Verbal eloquence projects an imageof intelligence and maturity, no matter what your age. If youtend to blurt out anything that comes to mind, people won’tput much weight on your words or opinions.

HUMOR THEM. – Don’t be afraid to be funny or clever.Most people are drawn to a person that can make them laugh.Use your sense of humor as an effective tool to lower barriersand gain people’s affection.

SEE IT FROM THEIR SIDE. – Empathy means beingable to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and understandhow they feel. Try to view situations and responses from anotherperson’s perspective. This can be accomplished through stayingin touch with your own emotions; those who are cut off fromtheir own feelings are often unable to empathize with others.

DON’T COMPLAIN. – There is nothing worse than achronic complainer or whiner. If you simply have to vent aboutsomething, save it for your diary. If you must verbalize yourgrievances, vent to your personal friends and family, and keepit short. Spare those around you, or else you’ll get a badreputation.

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PERSONNEL INCENTIVESAwarding of Perfect Attendance - DILG-7 has institutionalized its awarding

of perfect attendance to employees who have not been absent, late, on halfday, onundertime, on pass slip for personal matters and on leave, except privilege/mandatoryleave within a quarter. This quarter’s awardees are:

1. Benjamin S. dela Cerna, Jr., Administrative Assistant II2. Elmar T. Echavia, Administrative Aide III3. Zosimo A. Pasay, Administrative Aide III4. Rodrigo G. Labor, Security Guard I5. Francisco E. Genegobis, Jr., Security Guard I


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More than a thousand residents from Anda,Bohol availed of the government’s services, suchas the medical, dental and information sharingon March 16, 2005 at the municipality’s sportscomplex.

The event was initiated by the Associationof Government Information Officers in Region 7(AGIO-7) in active collaboration with the PhilippineInformation Agency (PIA-7); Philippine Air ForceMedical-Dental Team; 302nd Infantry Brigade; 53rd

Engineer Brigade; PCR-Bohol and the Local

Information Officers bring the government closer to the peopleGovernment Unit of Anda.

“We seldom receive government serviceshere. The town’s meager budget could onlyanswer for the basic necessities of my people.Benefiting from this endeavor is always an honor.”Mayor Paulino Amper expressed his gratitude andappreciation for the services brought to themunicipality.

The volume of people inspired theInformation Officers of the various governmentagencies to exert efforts in giving information

Government Information Officers pose with the officers andmembers of the Philippine Air Force-CV just right after givinginformation, medical and dental services in front of the municipal hall

The residents gather while waiting for their turns for services

and accepting queries related to their agencyprograms and services.

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office(PCSO) gave out free medicines. The Bureau ofFisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) likewiseshowed its Food Demonstration on Fish Crackersfor livelihood opportunities since most of thepeople in Anda are dependent on fishing. Morethan a hundred kids also availed of the operation-tuli conducted by the 302nd Infantry Brigade.

The municipality of Anda is located at theeastern tip of Bohol under third district of theprovince; it has 16 barangays. Based on the PRfrom Hazel Gloria of PIA, AGIO-7 PRO

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commitment to sustain the functionalityof GMACs in the province.

Prior to the MOA Signing, PDMascariñas appeared before the membersof the Provincial Federation of the Liga ngmga Barangay last February 22 at theMetro Centre for the project presentation,where a resolution was passed en masseauthorizing the Liga Provincial Presidentto enter into a MOA with the DILG.

1. How do we shield ourselves from political bickering this election season, ifindeed, all we are doing is implement in earnest developmental programsand activities? (question for field officers)

“Just be like the three (3) monkeys (Hear No Evil, See No Evil and Speak No Evil) andwe should be alright.”

LGOO II Abraham Rey C. DonaldoDILG-Mandaue City

“Stick to our Department’s PPAs/OPB, stay neutral by not promoting, siding with,campaigning for or against any candidate either from national or local level. Entertain clientelesfrom any political color within the scope of our official functions who come to the office for assistance,except for political support.”

LGOO V Jerome GonzalesOIC-CLGOO, Danao City

“The hardest thing of being a field officer is during election season wherein we can be “hotpotato” in political bickering of some politicians. However, I still believe that amidst politicaldiversities, if truly the MLGOO will remain firm in his/her belief of political neutrality and carrieswith him/her utmost sincerity and dedication towards work for the greatest benefit of our clientele;the MLGOOs can be freed from any political pressure.”

LGOO V Jonah V. PinoMLGOO, Medellin, Cebu

“As field officers, being in the midst of political rivals is not anymore a strange thing.However, if you have gained the respect of the LGU as well as the opposing forces, being thehonest, dedicated and uncompromising worker that you are, I believe that would be your bestshield come election time against the bickering in the political arena.”

LGOO V Sheryl Alegre-PidorMLGOO, Ronda, Cebu

“Though we could not shy away in approaching local officials asking for coordination in theimplementation of programs and thrusts of the department, we should be tactful and smart indealing with them.”

LGOO V Chester GumaloMLGOO, Lazi, Siquijor

“We are placed in a tough position this election season, and when the going is tough onlythe “tough” gets going. However, this is not the first election that we experienced and survived inthe “political bickerings”. Through the years, we stayed apolitical and remained professionals inthe implementation of the Departments thrust and programs. We should deal with the Local Officialsas leaders of the LGU, not as politicians because we are Local Government Officers, not politicalbuddies. We are supposed to be the “catalyst for excellence in local governance “.

All we need to do is to stand by our principles and mandate. Keep a safe distance from thecandidates and for sure we stand tall after the last vote is counted.

And when the polls are over, we roll our sleeves to deal with the people’s choice and makenewly elected or reelected officials function in pursuance to the people’s vision and in alignmentwith the national goals.”

LGOO V LITO AMPONGDILG-Cebu Province

“I don’t know exactly how because the nature of our work requires us to be involved in either way.”LGOO V Crespo Vios, Jr.

MLGOO, San Juan, Siquijor“With COMELEC’s approval, effect temporary reshuffling.”

Anonymous“Partisan political activity in the Philippines is in its worst. This is one of the primordial

causes of dragging our country into economic misery. The best option for government workers inthis unwanted bickering is to organize themselves effectively.”

LGOO V Dioscoro CaberteMLGOO, Balilihan, Bohol

2. What is the importance/significance of a summer activity for the members ofthe DILG-7 Integrity Circle? (for RO personnel)

“I know it’s cliché, but I still believe that “all work and no play makes Juan a dull boy.” Or letme rephrase it in terms of the office settings, “all work and no recreation makes employees lessmotivated, ergo less productive.” We need to unwind/binge once in a while…to get away from thehumdrum of the work environment and the hustles and bustles of the office. Not only do we get torelax our mind and body, we also get to interact with our co-workers on a more personal level– tostrengthen our bond and nourish our friendship, especially that we are working as a TEAM. These,for me, are the importance of a summer activity/outing.

LGOO IV Anne Margarette Emotin“A summer activity is somehow a breather from our daily work routines. It is a perfect time

also to bond with our friends and co-members of the DILG-7 Integrity Circle.”Personnel Section

“It revives the spirit of the DILG-7 regional family. I believe we need to have a break fromthe “ordinary.”

LGOO IV Corina C. Balansag“To break the monotony of office routine, to unwind and to promote bonding among fellow

employees.”Statistician I Melanie Capacite

“A summer activity is important because this could be a good form of motivation for themembers of DILG-7 Integrity Circle. It gives everyone a chance to unwind and recharge theirbatteries. This could also help promote camaraderie among members”

Accountant II Michelle Tare“First, what kind of a summer activity? Importance or significance will certainly depend on

the kind of summer activity. If it’s seminar/trainings, it would be useful to personnel. If it’s“pahayahay,” no importance or significance. Sige ra man tang hayahay, we just like to charge our“pahayahay” to the office, that is why. Remember the poor and the unemployed. And the manybonuses we receive on December. Enough na na.”

LGOO II Virgencita M. Paler“Career-pathing” is Management’s responsibility. They owe it to every personnel within

their realm of command. Any activity, therefore, that would advance the career path of everyemployee would be most welcome, regardless of the season of its conduct – be it summer orduring rainy season. The most important thing is – that the DILG-7 Management is sensitive

enough, as to undertake activities that would benefit everybody.” HRM-Assistant Heddah V. Largo

Random Thoughts is a trivia column that aims to present things of general interest

DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2006-70, issued bySec. Ronaldo V. Puno on June 26, 2006, enjoined localchief executives from enforcing any ordinance authorizingthe levy and imposition of fees, charges and taxes on goodscarried into or out of or passing through their respectiveterritorial jurisdictions, and to cause the immediate repealof said ordinance.

The call of SILG Puno is anchored on the limitationsof the taxing powers of local government units as providedin Section 133 of the Local Government Code of 1991. Asprovided therein, the exercise of the taxing powers ofprovinces, cities, municipalities and barangays shall notextend to, among other limitations, the levy of taxes, feesand charges and other impositions upon goods carried intoor out of or passing through the territorial jurisdictions oflocal government units in the guise of charges for wharfage,tolls for bridges or otherwise, or other taxes, fees or chargesin any form whatsoever upon such goods or merchandise.

Although local government units enjoy autonomy inthe exercise of their proprietary functions and in theoperations of their economic enterprises, they are subject,however, to limitations provided in the Local GovernmentCode [Sec. 22(d)]. Local government units may imposeand collect such reasonable fees and charges for servicesrendered (Sec. 153). Their respective saggunian may

byAtty. Danilo E. AlmendrasChief, Operations Div is ion andconcurrent Legal Officer

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LOCAL FEES, CHARGES AND TAXES ON GOODS CARRIED INTO OR OUT OF, OR PASSING THROUGHTHE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS

prescribe the terms and conditions and fix the rates for theimpositions of toll fees or charges for the use of any public road,pier or wharf, waterway, bridge, ferry or telecommunicationsystem funded and maintained by the local government unitconcerned (Sec. 155). But when it comes to goods andmerchandise carried into or out of or passing through theirterritorial jurisdiction, local government units cannot impose anyform of taxes, charges or fees on these goods and merchandise,even in the guise of wharfage, tolls or police surveillance on thegoods.

In the case of Palma Development Corporation vs. Malangas,G.R. No. 152492, October 16, 2003, the Supreme Court ruled thatby express language of Sections 153 and 155 of the LocalGovernment Code of 1991, local government units, through theirrespective sanggunian, may prescribe the terms and conditionsfor the imposition of toll fees or charges for the use of any publicroad, pier or wharf funded and constructed by them. A servicefee imposed on vehicles using municipal roads leading to the wharfis thus valid. However, Section 133(e) of R.A. 7160 prohibits theimposition, in the guise of wharfage, of fees, as well as all othertaxes or charges in any form whatsoever, on goods or merchandise.It is therefore irrelevant if the fees imposed are actually for policesurveillance on the goods, because any other for of imposition ongoods passing through the territorial jurisdiction of the municipality(local government unit) is clearly prohibited by Section 133(e).

FEATURE

What is the e-SM Program?The Economical & Enhanced Safe Motherhood Program of Carmen, Bohol is about satisfying the right of the mother

to a safe delivery and the right of the child to be born well. It increases access to a quality and affordable maternal healthservices.

Why was the e-SM Program conceived?The risk of maternal and birth complications triggered the conception of the e-SM Program of Carmen, an LGU located 59

kilometers away from Tagbilaran City and is best known for its world famous Chocolate Hills. Before the program, there was anoted increase in neonatal and infant morbidity and mortality caused by improper and unhygienic practices by traditional birthattendants (hilots). Rural Health Midwives, then, covered three (3 ) barangays each and responded to simultaneous calls forassistance during deliveries.

The refusal of the district and regional hospitals to admit normal delivery patients due to overcrowding has prompted theLGU to establish an RHU-based delivery. In 2002, a safe motherhood program was enhanced by the newly appointed MunicipalHealth Officer where an RHU-based child delivery was advocated. In May of the same year, the first delivery happened with theabsence of an obstetrician in a district hospital at that time. Consequently, it was realized that delivery in the RHU is of minimalexpense while not compromising the safety of the mother and the baby during the delivery. Hence, the project of Safe Motherhoodcame to a reality wherein a lot of expectant mothers from other nearby municipalities come to the RHU for safe delivery services.

What are the objectives of the practice?The e-SM project aims to provide quality and cost-effective child delivery services for pregnant mothers, and

to encourage the utilization of the RHU-based delivery services for safe motherhood.

What are the Steps in Implementing the Practice?The LGU implemented the following steps to ensure the success of the practice:1. Reviewed and updated the socio-economic profile2. Conducted assessment and situational analysis3. Presented the assessment results and suggested solutions to the policy makers4. Advocated for the inclusion of the project in the local planning and budgeting5. Conducted information dissemination at the barangay level6. Prepared the RHU facility7. Encouraged all barangays to replicate the practice in their respective BHS

What are the results and benefits of the practice?The e-SM project has reaped many benefits and has been advantageous for the mother and child and to the local government unit as well:1. Decreased maternal and birth complications. As observed, maternal and birth complications were reduced to 50% and immediate

responses are being provided to emerging birth complications such as hemorrhage, lacerations, etc.2. Economical cost for quality child delivery services. Compared to hospital-based delivery cost, it is lesser by 75%. Most patients

are indigents and could avail of free medicines for their post natal recovery.3. A mother and baby friendly birthing facility. A modern, well equipped, convenient rural health unit suitable for safe delivery of

babies with skilled and pleasant birth attendants.4. Increased access to health services. The new facility encourages clients to avail of the services provided not only on safe motherhood but on other

basic health services as well. Before the e-SM project, only the constituents from the nearby barangays of the RHU come to avail of the services provided.Lately, clients from all barangays and even from neighboring towns come to avail of the health services.

5. Attraction to educational institutions for internship program. Most nursing and midwifery students from Tagbilaran City and other towns of Bohol signifyto do their internship for Domiciliary Obstetric Services (DOS) at the RHU.6. Revenue generation. The project has contributed to the increase in the LGU’s income as it earns about P500per delivery. For the past 5 years, it earned approximately P229, 000.

Who can replicate the practice?Any LGU has the capacity to replicate the program provided that its LCE has the political will to do it,

coupled with the positive attitude of its service providers. Resources might pose a problem but with the fullsupport of all local elective officials, this can be easily remedied.

What are the lessons and insights gained from the practice?The project enhanced the commitment of the service providers as public servants. It maximized existing

resources through the assigning of staff. It also fostered shared responsibility between husband and wife,and changed the politicians’ notion that not only infrastructure projects can gain recognition but also goodeffective social services. Moreover, it encouraged community involvement as demonstrated by their voluntaryparticipation. On the part of the clients, the project enabled them to avail of quality health services cost-effectively. Lastly, aside from getting additional income, the LGU also harnessed inter-sectoral linkageswith other institutions, NGOs and private sectors.

“BE SAFE, FEEL AT HOME”@ e-SM Carmen

(The Economical & Enhanced Safe Motherhood)Program

Carmen, Bohol, Philippines


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FEATURE: LGU Best Practice

MHO

Delivery Room

Pharmacy

In this world, there are what you call people whoare on the mission of finding out as much juicydetails about other people as possible. You find themat the workplace, at school, and just about anywhere. Inthe English-speaking countries like the U.S., they are calledNosy Parkers or Nosy Nellies. In the Philippines, we callthem Juan Usyusero or Maria Usyusera.

Based on some experiences which prodded me to findout more about these type of persons, I learned that thereare those who ask you direct questions that just take youby surprise, and those more creative ones who will startoff with general chit-chat, complementing you even, andfinally lulling you into a false sense of security as theyprepare to knock you off your guard and provoke somekind of reaction from you.

There are probably exceptions for being an usyuseroor an usyusera. That is - if you were a doctor because youwant an accurate diagnosis, a researcher because you wantto know the facts, a reporter because you want the detailsof an event, or if u were simply in show business— because“the more you know the juiciest details about a person(celebrity), the better.” The public will love it and they willlove you. Or so you think. If the situation were reversedand you were the hotshot celebrity, you would probablyput more value on privacy, don’t you think?

Sure, we are naturally curious beings. Our curiosityenabled us to explore the wonders of the universe, todiscover medicines for grave illnesses, and to do thingsthat we never thought possible in the past. The thing is—sometimes, we just get way over the line that we step onother people’s shoes. We just don’t know when to backdown. We want to satisfy our curiosity because we wantto be able to say, “I know something you don’t know.”Then it leads to gossip. Ah. That old sick cycle goes on.

Being a nosy parker or a nosy nellie could be put topositive use in the office. And I mean only POSITIVE. Bybeing positively nosy, you will be able to tap the specialskills of a colleague because you will know his strengths,talents and skills. For example, you would discover onewho may have a hidden talent for cooking very well, oranother with a certain case of OCD and may be able tohelp in organizing events (yes, having obsessive-compulsivedisorder could help). Perhaps another may have the hiddenability to write well or may have the uncanny ability offixing things that may be useful in some situations.

Still you may discover that others have the ability ofediting and making great videos or making illustriousbrochures or leaflets or designing things and layouting sothat their abilities may be used in preparing the office’spublications as well as presentations during special events.True— there are people who tend to hide their abilities notonly because they are shy, but simply because people just

don’t know it yet. It is also true that people with special talents arejust waiting to be appreciated and given the chance to show whatthey can do.

You must admit, it is very difficult to keep to yourself “somethingyou know that others don’t know” about another person. So whynot make it positive? Instead of passing around life-altering, upsettingor damaging information about a colleague or the office, you tryspreading inspiring and heartwarming ones. Simple? Not really.Nothing is ever so easy. Even so, you just try.

On the flipside of being nosy, I don’t know if it is really out ofsheer concern for another person that makes you ask the nosyquestions. Sometimes, aware or unaware, you probe into parts ofhis life that he has every right to keep private. Don’t you notice theother person’s uneasiness or terse replies? You should be able totake the hint. I guess it’s his subtle way of saying, “you are annoyingme” or “you are out of bounds.” I’m sure you would preferthese over being directly told off.

Sometimes, ignorance is bliss. What you don’tknow can’t hurt you. Well, you can’t be heldresponsible for the unknown, except perhaps,your duty to uphold the law. Sometimes, notknowing a secret or the full details aboutsomeone could pay off in the future. Whatwith the challenge of today’s society, youshould focus more on looking after yourselfrather than sticking your nose into otherpeople’s affairs.

A good friend once told me about anacquaintance of hers who seemed to pry intoothers’ private lives at every opportunity hegot. He wanted to know it all, and his friendsdubbed him, “the Nose.” Whenever he wasaround and prying, they say, “Hey, the Noseknows.” But remember— t h eNose could be you too, ifyou’re not careful.

Yes, it is timeto take pride inknowing more ofyourself firstbefore knowingothers. You willrealize just howrewarding it is.

THE NOSE KNOWS…





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Appreciative Inquiry column is provided in an in-house publication of anorganization wherein the member(s) thereof may share his/her own views,perceptions, observations, insights, or preferences on matters that areimportant and/or of interest to the organization and the members as well.

[Anne Margarette E. Emotin, LGOO IV]

Fire Prevention Month

The LGUs in the region had different ways of celebrating the FirePrevention Month in March, like conducting kick-off programs and holdingcaravans, conducting fire drills, information and education on fireprevention and safety at the barangays, and continuous conduct of firesafety inspections in various establishments.

Mandaue City had Regional Director Angel Gaviola of the Office ofthe Civil Defense (OCD)-7 as one of the guests of honor during theiropening program.

LGUs conduct earthquake drills

The local government units in the Siquijor province conducted simultaneousearthquake drills in schools on February 8, 2007 in compliance with the PresidentialDirective and in consonance with the Memorandum issued by the National DisasterCoordinating Council.

Women’s Month Celeb

In celebration of the Women’s Month, the Local Government Unitsin the region and their respective GAD Councils undertook variousactivities including a launching program within the month of March at theirrespective localities. Common activities conducted include the conduct ofGender Sensitivity Seminar with updates on the implementation ofGender and Development, a Women’s Consultation, Summit & Forum onLaws Upholding the Rights of Women Film showing & mobile exhibits,livelihood seminar and skills training, educational tour, clean up drive andAVAWC lecture.

The Cebu City Government had an elaborate celebration bysponsoring a free mass wedding to all unwed couples in the city. This isone of the projects of the local women’s commission in order to giveopportunity to those who cannot afford church weddings.

TACT Team Coordinator’s Meeting to Enhance Field Operations

The TACT cluster teams in the DILG Field Units regularly conduct meetingsin order to enhance field operations on specific programs for implementation.


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The Sinulog Bash in DILG-7

Left Photo: In celebration of the Sto. Niño Fiesta, DILG 7 regional officeemployees release balloons up into the air with their prayers and petitions tothe beloved Señor Santo Niño;Right Photo: Employees usher the Sto. Niño around the office by taking “twosteps forward and a step back” (the SINULOG dance) in honor of the CebuCity Patron Saint.

With the enactment of RA 9263 otherwiseknown as the Bureau of Fire Protection andBureau of Jail Management and Penology Act of2004, each region in the country shall establish,operate and maintain their respective regionaloffices. Thereby, decentralization will be in effectand each administrative region will now act onappointments of their respective personnel andshall undertake all related personnel actions.

Thus, on March 22 and 23, 2007, BFP-7conducted a two-day live-in seminar/workshopon RA 9263 to seventy-five (75) administrativeofficers and fire marshals of the fire stationsregionwide at Hotel Fortuna, Cebu City. The

DILG-7 Family Affairs

Police Officer 2 Vilma Ramirez Degamo and PoliceOfficer 2 Antonio Quijano Din, both from the PoliceRegional Office (PRO) -7, were conferred a PNPCommendation Medal and a PNP Medal of Merit,respectively, in separate occasions in March.

PO2 Degamo has proven that gender status isnot a hindrance in law enforcement. On March 30,2007 at SM City, Juan Luna Avenue, Mabolo, CebuCity, she was able to suppress a robbery crime whichresulted in the recovery of the personal belongings ofa lady victim. One of the suspects strangled her upwith a knife pointed at the right side of her neck whilethe other suspect was maneuvering for the possessionof the victim’s bag, but she managed to dispose ofthem.

With this achievement, PO2 Degamo got theMedalya ng Papuri (PNP Commendation Medal) fromthe PRO-7 pursuant to Section 2k of NAPOLCOM MemoCircular Number 93-018, series of 1993.

PO2 Antonio Quijano Din, likewise, did ameritorious act when he engaged in a shootout againstthe (2) suspect robbers who barged inside JonasBorces Beauty Studio at Miñoza Street, Sitio Tigbao,Brgy Talamban, Cebu City on March 2007. The incident

Police Officers get medals for a job well donehas resulted in the death of one of the suspects, RicoLumantao, an identified member of the Citizen ArmedForces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) based inZamboanga City. PO2 Degamo also obtained a slightinjury at the back, left arm and right foot.

With his feat on displaying bravery and presenceof mind and earning the admiration of his comradesin uniform and also from the people, PNP7 conferred

him the Medalya ng Kagalingan (PNP Medal of Meritpursuant to Section 21 of NAPOLCOM MC No. 93-018, series of 1993.

The NAPOLCOM issuances are in furtherance ofSection 14 (m) and Section 69 of RA 6975, otherwiseknown as the Organization of the Department of theInterior and Local Government (DILG) Act. –P/SrSuptJose Cañete Cosio, Jr., PRO-7

BFP conducts seminar/workshop on RA 9263, BFP DisciplinaryMachinery, Civil Service Law and other Personnel Actions

activity aimed to make them acquainted with theirroles so as to protect the integrity of the Bureau’sselection process.

The participants were also given a refresheron the BFP Disciplinary Machinery, the BFP FireFighter’s Institutional Regulations and EthicalStandards (BFP FIRES), the Civil ServiceCommission rules and regulations, and pertinentBFP Memorandum Circulars.

Several issues were tackled andmisconceptions were threshed out that made theBFP participants inspired to serve the people intheir respective stations. – Fritzie GorgoniaManatad, BFP-7 Information Officer.

The Regional Bureau of Jail Management andPenology (RBJMP)-7 headed by SrSupt Ruben C.Bonavente, Regional Director, conducted anunannounced Jail Visitation/Inspection in all BJMPand selected PNP-manned jails in all the provincesin the region 7 within the month of January. Withhim were SUPT Cesar F Balderas, ARD-A, SINSPTomas G Diaz Jr., Finance officer and Two (2) NORs,who composed the inspection team.

Oriental Negros was the first province beingvisited and inspected last January 17-18, 2007covering the Bayawan District Jail, Siaton DistrictJail, Tanjay District Jail, Dumaguete City Jail, BaisCity Jail, Guihulngan District Jail, Canlaon City Jail,Mabinay Municipal Jail, Manjuyod District Jail andVallehermoso Municipal Jail.

The inspection in Cebu province which tookplace from January 23 to 25 covered the DanaoCity Jail, Bogo Municipal Jail, Bantayan District Jai,Consolacion Municipal Jail, Lapu-lapu City Jail andMandaue City Jail, Consolacion Municipal Jail, Lapu-lapu City Jail and Mandaue City Jail, and the PNP

Rev. Father Carmelo Diola, Director, DILAAB Movement is being assisted by PCSupt Silverio Alarcio Jr., RD, PRO7 in pinningthe Medalya ng Papuri to PO3 Vilam Degamo during the PNP7’s traditional flag raising ceremony at Camp Sergio Osmeña Sr.

The BFP participants stand as they are beingacknowledged

RBJMP7 REGION-WIDE JAIL INSPECTIONmanned jails of the municipalities of San Remegio,Medellin, Daan Bantayan, Balamban, Pinamungahanand Sogod. On that same day, they have alsoinspected Toledo City Jail, Talisay City Jail, CarcarMunicipal Jail and Minglanilla Municipal Jail.

The last province visited by the team was theProvince of Bohol on January 31. Tagbilaran CityDistrict Jail was inspected followed by Carmen, Ubayand Talibon District Jails.

The RBJMP7’s surprise inspection activity is aregular activity which noted a number of lapses inthe jail management and personnel conduct. Therewere personnel caught not wearing their properuniform. Some jails were found out violating existingrules and policies particularly in the aspect of jailsecurity. Jail aides were found to be lax andirresponsible. These actuations of jail personnelcan result to untoward incidents that may put thebureau in bad light. Thus, the inspection is aimedat curbing malpractices through managerial actions.

For more information about the activities ofthe bureau, everyone is invited to visit its website

athttp://rbjmp7.googlepages.com. TheBureau launched its site on February 14, 2007 toestablish its presence in the world-wide web withthe hope to be able to deliver information to thepublic efficiently and inexpensively. – NSPBryanroy A Mercado, Asst. Chief, CRS-MA

BJMP7 Regional Director, SSUPT Ruben C. Bonavente,MPSA with SUPT Cesar F. Balderas, ARD for Admin &Opns during their inspection at Lapu-lapu City Jail.Background is the carpentry shop where they make woodencarvings as part of the inmate’s livelihood program.





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Ears stiff like hide,Jaws hardened like rusty hinge,

Numbing cold squeezes my ashen faceSending waves of regretsInto my shivering brain.

But still I have to continueToiling through knee-deep snowIn some opportuning haystack

Saving for that green buckTo assure a better future

For my dear family’s stature.

Despite the spectacle,The Treasures and pleasures

Of foreign paradise,The heart still longsTo where it belongs

Undying embers keep burningThe constant memories of home.

Many-a-night sleepless I lieYawning in agony by my lonesome stay;

Had it not been for poverty

QUESTING FQUESTING FQUESTING FQUESTING FQUESTING FOF THE GREEN BUCKOF THE GREEN BUCKOF THE GREEN BUCKOF THE GREEN BUCKOF THE GREEN BUCK(Dedicated to the Filipino in a Foreign Land)

The monthly publications of the DILG-7 field units

Lured by wealth and luxuryCertainly in this land

I would not be.

So long my dear lady,Let my spirit reverberate

In the heavings of your breast;Let me touch your skin

By the falling rainOr sing you a song

By the laughter of the windAnd expect my voice too

Calling to say helloWhen anytime your phone ringsIn the cold hush of the evening.

Suffer yet beloved children,The harvest of our sweated grain;

Someday home shall father beWith the LORD’s bountiful bucks

And raise the dais of progressFor our family’s life-long happiness…

Walderedo Arao-Arao ArcayCLGOO, DILG-Danao City

Government lessonA little boy goes to his dad and asks, “What is Politics?”

Dad says, “Well son, let me try to explain it this way:I am the head of the family, so call me The President.Your mother is the administrator of the money, so we call her the Government.We are here to take care of your needs, so we will call you the People.The nanny, we will consider her the Working Class.And your baby brother, we will call him the Future.Now think about that and see if it makes sense.”

So the little boy goes off to bed thinking about what Dad has said.Later that night, he hears his baby brother crying, so he gets up to check on him.He finds that the baby has severely soiled his diaper.

So the little boy goes to his parent’s room and finds his mother asleep.Not wanting to wake her, he goes to the nanny’s room. Finding the door locked,he peeks in the keyhole and see his father in bed with the nanny.

He gives up and goes back to bed.The next morning, the little boy say’s to his father, “Dad, I think I understandthe concept of politics now. “

The father says, “Good, son, tell me in your own words what you think politicsis all about.”

The little boy replies, “The President is screwing the WorkingClass while the Government is sound asleep.The People are being ignored and the Future is in deep shit.”

KALAMBUAN is a quarterly publication of theDepartment of the Inter ior and LocalGovernment Region 7. We welcome letters,opinion, comments and contributions subject toeditorial policies and standards. Our editorialoffice is located at Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City(near Ecotech Center) with Tel. Nos. 2535471or 2557730, and e-mai l [email protected] and [email protected].

Information Officers of theBUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION (BFP) 7BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY (BJMP) 7POLICE REGIONAL OFFICE (PRO) 7NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION (NAPOLCOM) 7REGIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL (RTS) 7

Editorial Staff:WILLIE JEAN B. CABANAGLGOO V, Coordinator, TACT Team on Public Information

KATHRINA T. PENALESLGOO IV, Member, TACT Team on Public Information

IRMA C. LIGANLGOO V, Member, TACT Team on Public Information

KENNETH J. BACALSOComputer Programmer II, TACT Team on Public Information

Editorial Advisers:

ATTY. RENE K. BURDEOS, CESO IIIRegional Director

DR. PEDRO A. NOVAL, JR., CESO IIIDirector IV

ATTY. DANILO E. ALMENDRASCo-Chief, Operations Division & Legal Officer

ENGR. CONCESA A. GESTOPACo-Chief, Operations Division

ATTY. FERDINAND R. ALBAÑOChief, Administrative Division

LEAH B. ABINESRegional Planning Officer

CORRESPONDENTS:DILG Provincial/City Information Officers:LGOO V JOHNJOAN A. MENDE, DILG-BoholLGOO III DENNIS C. ITOM, DILG-CebuLGOO V CHRISTOPHER M. PASTOR, DILG-Oriental NegrosLGOO II KAREN L. CASTILLON, DILG-SiquijorLGOO II ABRAHAM REY C. DONALDO, DILG-Mandaue CityLGOO III MICHAEL V. ELTANAL, DILG-Cebu City

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