Good News: Sarangani Big Brother reads for kids

MALAPATAN, Sarangani (April 26, 2013) – A volunteer reads the story of “Monster Basura” to learners in Tuyan Elementary School during a reading session Friday, April 26, of “Sarangani Big Brother: Reading is Fun! – Season 6”, a component program of Quality Education for Sarangani Today of the Provincial Governor’s Office. QUEST is a 2012 Galing Pook winner for innovative governance and excellence. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Come and enjoy Sarangani Bay Festival on May 24-25, 2013)

Source: http://region12.dilg.gov.ph

DILG News: DILG 12 Personnel undergo Values Reorientation Seminar

DILG 12 conducted a Values Reorientation Seminar for its Regional Office personnel on April 24, 2013 at the DILG 12 Conference Room, Koronadal City. Said activity was made possible in the interest of furtherance in personnel welfare and development. It also aimed to refresh and remind the personnel of the provisions of Republic Act 6713, otherwise known as Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public officials and Employees.

OIC Regional Director Reynaldo M. Bungubung, CESE formally opened the activity. “Our commitment and dedication to public service is reflected in how we present ourselves from wearing the prescribed uniform and ID, to coming to work on time and fulfilling the required number of working hours and being productive during office hours,” he said. He also added that “through discipline, a deed becomes a habit and a habit becomes a lifestyle”.

Director Teresita R. Antolin of Civil Service Commission – Cotabato City served as the lecturer. She encouraged active participation through exercises and an open forum.

DILG 12 Personnel Officer, Muhammad G. Nanding, Jr. said that “the activity is merely a refresher and a reminder of all things dictated by duty but have been forgotten or maybe unintentionally neglected and that it should be viewed as a chance to be better public servants”.

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Good News: Madaris pupils thank Gov. Migs

ALABEL, Sarangani (April 23, 2013) - "Taos puso po kaming nagpapasalamat sapagkat simula 2004 hanggang kasalukuyan hindi po ninyo kami pinabayaan at iniwan. Mahal naming gobernador, mahal na mahal namin kayo. Ma-mi-miss po namin kayo," says a teary-eyed Ibrahim Tin, a Madaris pupil from Malapatan, as expresses his heartfelt thanks to outgoing Governor Migs Dominguez during the opening program of the 3-day provincial Musabaqah Tuesday, April 23, at the Capitol gymnasium. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Come and enjoy Sarangani Bay Festival on May 24-25, 2013)

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Good News: Sri Lankan delegation visits Sarangani

ALABEL, Sarangani (April 23, 2013) - Governor Migs Dominguez welcomes Sri Lankan visitors Tuesday, April 23, at the Capitol's conference room. The 26-man delegation from International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will conduct knowledge sharing on the implementation of Rural Micro Enterprise Promotion Program (RUMEPP) in the province. RUMEPP is a seven-year poverty alleviation project of IFAD with the Department of Trade and Industry and United Nations Office for Project Services as cooperation institutions. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Come and enjoy Sarangani Bay Festival on May 24-25, 2013)

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Good News: Field visitation and validation of the SLRF implementation in Sarangani Province on April 22, 2013

The Central and Regional Staff of Office of the Project Development Services (OPDS) and Project Development Management Unit (PDMU) conducted a Field Visitation and Validation of the SLRF implementation in the Province of Sarangani on April 22, 2013, Monday.

In a consultation with the Sarangani Provincial Local Government Unit represented by Engr. Elmer Hingco, Assistant Provincial Engineer, information shows that there is a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and list of SLRF projects for CY 2010 but were funded under 

SLRF 2011. As a resolution, a letter will be sent to the DPWH 12 asking the said agency for a justification to avoid future encumbrances concerning the liquidation of the SLRF. . There was also a suggestion that SLRF should be downloaded directly to the LGU concerned to avoid delays and setbacks. On the matter, it was explicitly explained that existing MOA was forged between the DBM and the DPWH.

Pursuant to Section 7 of the RA 8794 or otherwise known as the Motor Vehicle User’s Charge Law (MVUC), Special Local Roads Fund (SLRF) Program is intended for the rehabilitation of roads in the countryside. It is apportioned to provincial and city governments in accordance with the vehicle population and size of the road network under their jurisdiction and will exclusively be used for the maintenance of local roads, traffic management and road safety devices. In Sarangani Province, fifty percent (50%) of the SLRF 2011 project was initially released as of April 4, 2013. SLRF allocation for the Province is Php2,501,242.00 for CY 2011; Php4,692,882.00for 2012 ; and Php7, 927,211.00 for 2013. Funds will be released after the completion and full liquidation of SLRF CY 2011.

Source: http://region12.dilg.gov.ph

DILG News: Validation of SLRF Implementation in Region 12 Conducted

A validation on the Special Local Roads Fund (SLRF) implementation in all of the four (4) provinces and five (5) cities in the Region was conducted from April 22 to 26, 2013. The SLRF validation team was composed of two (2) DILG Office of Project Development Services (OPDS) staff and one (1) DILG Regional SLRF focal person.
It can be recalled that on June 24, 2005, DPWH and DILG executed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) regarding their collaboration on the administration of the SLRF. Under the MOA, DILG agreed to (1) collaborate with DPWH in administering/overseeing the implementation and utilization of SLRF at the LGU level in accordance with prescribed policies and standards under the MVUC law and its IRR, (2) provide DPWH with LGU road length and vehicle population data as basis for apportionment of SLRF to provinces and cities, (3) inform the provincial and city governments of their SLRF annual allocation for the preparation of their AWPs, (4) review, consolidate and submit LGUs Annual Works Program to the Road Board thru DPWH-Road Program Office, (5) monitor the progress and utilization of SLRF, (6) install and operate Implementation Tracking System with the assistance of DPWH, (7) institutionalize systems and mechanisms on road maintenance management in the LGUs, and (8) represent the LGUs to the Road Board.

The major issue raised during the validation was the 3-month delay in the release of funds that caused the postponement of the project implementation. Another concern raised was that some of the LGU finance offices lacked the awareness on the importance of the prompt submission of liquidation reports to the DPWH. It was also suggested by one of the LGU functionaries that funds must be released by the DBM directly to the LGUs but such was rebutted since release of funds is governed by SLRF guidelines and a MOA between the DPWH and DBM. Nevertheless, the SLRF team assured the LGUs that all issues, concerns and suggestions will be duly elevated to the national level for consideration on the next conference/meeting.

Source: http://region12.dilg.gov.ph

DILG News: Municipalities in Sarangani and Cotabato undergo Monitoring/Evaluation and Water Source Validation under The 2012 and 2013 SALINTUBIG Program

A series of monitoring/evaluation and water source validation of the on-going and proposed water supply system projects under the 2012 and 2013 SALINTUBIG Program was conducted in some municipalities in Sarangani and Cotabato by a SALINTUBIG Team composed of two (2) DILG Office of Project Development Services (OPDS) staff and two (2) DILG Regional SALINTUBIG focal persons.

As part of the implementation process, The SALINTUBIG Team visited the municipalities Glan, Malapatan, Alabel and Banisilan from March 20 to 22, 2013, Cotabato City and Pres. Roxas Municiplaity from March 25 to 27, 2013, municipalities Malungon, Maitum, Kiamba and Maasim from April 1 to 4, 2013 and municipalities Midsayap, Pigcawayan, Malungon and Malapatan from April 15 to 18, 2013.

For SALINTUBIG CY 2012, there are nine (9) recipient LGUs composed of five (5) Waterless Municipalities with Php 7 Million allocation each, three (3) Waterless Barangays with Php 3 Million allocation each and one (1) Rural Health Unit (RHU) Lying In Clinic with Php 1 Million allocation. Eight (8) recipient LGUs are currently on their respective construction stage while five (5) LGUs have just recently received 100% of their respective fund allocations.

A total of twenty-four (24) LGUs qualified as CY 2013 SALINTUBIG allocation recipients. Ten (10) of which are already validated and thus, 50% of their respective fund allocation is set for release upon submission of required documents.

Sagana at Ligtas na Tubig Sa Lahat (SALINTUBIG) aims to contribute to the attainment of the goal of providing potable water to the entire country and the targets defined in the Philippine Development Plan for 2011-2016, Millennium Development Goals (MDG), the Philippine Water Supply Sector Roadmap and the Philippine Sustainable Sanitation Roadmap. It is designed to provide water supply systems for waterless municipalities and intends to enhance/improve the local capacities of the LGU water service providers in planning, implementation, operation and management of water supply facilities in a sustainable manner.

Source: http://region12.dilg.gov.ph

DILG News: Re-Orientation/Refresher on Supply and Properties Management System with Emphasis on Property Inventory and Disposal

In its efforts to further sustain reforms in its operations, DILG 12 conducted a Re-Orientation/Refresher on Supply and Properties Management System with Emphasis on Property Inventory and Disposal last 18 April 2013 at the DILG Conference Room. This is also an initiative to give importance to strengthened internal governance capacity as one of the outcome areas of the programs, projects and activities implemented by the Department.
Personnel from the Finance and Administrative Division (FAD), more specifically the Supply Section, General Services Section and Accounting Section, the BAC members and Planning Unit participated in the activity.
DILG 12 resident auditor Joy B. Rondael (State Auditor IV/Team Leader) served as the lecturer. “It is best to follow the Supply and Properties Management Handbook and consult the auditor regarding grey areas in operational transactions,” she said upon wrapping up her lecture.

LGMED Division Chief and BAC Chairperson Ester P. Valdez, CE expressed gratitude to the Auditor in behalf of the participants for her efforts to enlighten them. “We need an activity like this so that we will not take our responsibilities lightly. We encourage and assist our clientele to practice good housekeeping. Clearly, we should also impose among ourselves the practice of good housekeeping. If we expect them to follow us, then we must lead by example,” she added.

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DILG News: Orientation on Government Procurement Reform Act otherwise known as Republic Act 9184 for the DILG 12 Procurement Practitioners

DILG 12 is currently on a pivotal point of being under the new leadership of OIC Regional Director Reynaldo M. Bungubung, CESE, as the good former DILG 12 Regional Director Buagas B. Sulaik, CESO III recently retired.
The change in leadership came with the reconstitution of the Regional Bids and Awards Committee (BAC). The Office of the OIC Regional Director - Planning Unit took into consideration that strengthened internal governance capacity more particularly on sustaining fiscal reforms in procurement and bidding processes should be equally prioritized as an outcome area.  It then initiated the conduct of the Orientation on Government Procurement Reform Act otherwise known as Republic Act 9184 for the DILG 12 Procurement Practitioners.
The said orientation was conducted on 17 April 2013 at the DILG 12 Conference Room. This was participated in by the reconstituted BAC members, concerned Finance and Administrative Division (FAD) staff, Planning Unit, representatives from the field offices and Office of the Resident Auditor.
Resource speakers were invited from the Department of Budget Management (DBM) 12. DBM 12 Assistant Regional Director Akmad J. Usman discussed the Procurement of Goods Infra Procedures and Guidelines and Bidding Documents. Division Chief Asima A. Adiong discussed the Procurement Organization and Planning. Atty. Libertine G. Cagang, CPA talked about the Alternative Methods of procurement and Implementation and Termination of Contracts.

The participants were given the chance to be further clarified on procurement protocols and bidding processes in an open forum conducted after all the topics were discussed.

Source: http://region12.dilg.gov.ph

Good News: LGU, PA pay tribute to WWII veterans

“On this day, we recognize the heroes responsible for our freedom...those who died for it and those who are still here to tell us their story.”

That was how Col. Edmundo R. Pangilinan summed up the purpose of the 71st commemoration of the Araw ng Kagitingan conducted by LGU-Tacurong and Philippine Army (PA) on April 9, 2013, City Hall Grounds.
Col. Pangilinan served as the Guest Speaker of the program devoted to honoring the heroes of World War II.

The program was graced by the presence of veterans residing in the city namely Pvt. Jovencio Ledda (92 years old), Mr. Santos Laygan (97 yrs old), Pvt. Eugenio Somera (89 yrs old), and Private First Class Bernardo Francisco (91 yrs old).

Pfc. Francisco shared his memoirs as a young soldier during the War. As a 21-year old lad in the 1930s, he was one of those who were trained as Philippines’ reserve forces. He reported to the nearest camp in Panay, following the order of then Pres. Manuel Quezon after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and of the military bases in the country. They fought the Japanese forces in Panay but his team was captured. He was imprisoned and served as a laborer to Japanese soldiers. He witnessed cruelties, and even executions of Filipinos in the communities that the Japanese penetrated. After nine months, he escaped from the garrison with 2 Filipino comrades. He became a Philippine Scout in 1946 and was discharged in 1949.

LGU-Tacurong and PA value stories shared by veterans such as Pfc. Francisco as part of the rich oral history of the War.

“The freedom you fought for us shall be the freedom we shall truly defend. Where you are relieved of your duties, we shall carry on,” said Col. Pangilinan as he gave his snappy salute to the guest veterans.

The 601st Brigade, 6th Infantry Battalion, PA conducted the pass and review in honor of the guest veterans. The wreath laying ceremony was led by Mayor Lina O. Montilla and Vice Mayor Charito L. Collado.

Source: http://region12.dilg.gov.ph

Good News: OIC RD Bungubung awards 7M PCF check to South Cotabato

Provincial governor Arthur “Dodo” Y. Pingoy, Vice Governor Elmo Tolosa and other Provincial Officials received the award with pleasure and pride on April 8, 2013 during the Monday Convocation at the Provincial Capitol’s covered Area.

Everyone present during the occasion was indeed inspired by the messages of OIC RD Bungubung when he expounded on the monetary incentives of the province being an SGH bronze recipient and a gawad Pamana ng Lahi Regional Winner. For the record, south Cotabato is a recipient of a total 25M from the following: LGSF- 15M; GPL-3M; & PCF-7M.

In his speech, it was understood that the process for the SGH award was tedious that it was not that easy for an LGU to have this award since criteria continuously scale up and validation teams from the regional and national level are doing on-site validations, hence South Cotabato deserves it.
Governor Pingoy thanked all the Department Heads and Provincial Director Jo Leysa, for all the support and their modest contributions in making history for South Cotabateños to dream and do more in pursuing good governance in this part of the region.

Source: http://region12.dilg.gov.ph

DILG News: Usec. Panadero Attends the DILG 12 1st Quarter Program Refocusing and Testimonial Program for RD Sulaik

No less than the DILG Undersecretary for Local Government, Austere A. Panadero attended the DILG 12 1st Quarter Program Refocusing on April 5, 2013 at the Cinco Niñas, Koronadal City. PD/CDs and MLGOOs were briefed on the new DILG Outcomes and LGU Performance Framework while the Divisions Chiefs led the presentation of priority programs and targets set forth by DILG Circular No. 2013-03.Usec. Panadero actively took part in giving inputs to the participants by answering their questions and clarifications regarding the said Circular.

As the said Program Refocusing concluded, the men and women of DILG 12 proceeded to pay tribute to the now retired DILG 12 Regional Director Buagas B. Sulaik through a testimonial program wherein various gimmicks and presentations were made to honor him. Usec. Panadero, OIC RD Reynaldo M. Bungubung (Region 12) and some good friends from the government service imparted their well wishes. RD Sulaik’s family was also present. “It was an honor to serve the Region. Do know that I may have retired by I could still be of service to all of you if I can. Thank you very much,” said the new retiree.

Source: http://region12.dilg.gov.ph