Annual Report 2019

Message of the Regional Director For 2019, DILG-NCR remained steadfast in providing matino, mahusay, at maaasahang service to its stakeholders. As the young generation says it, this report is a reflection of our efforts #ParaSaBayan, which we would like to trend and inspire others. This year, to emphasize our drive to rehabilitate the Manila Bay, we initiated the Adopt Filrezam Creek program, together with the City Government of Valenzuela, Barangay Canumay West, and its residents. We have forged an agreement to clean-up, rehabilitate and preserve Filrezam Creek, a 500- meter waterway tributary of the Tullahan River - one of the major river systems north of Manila connected to the Manila Bay. A modern-day bayanihan that would show the importance of convergence in our objective for our environment, which we all have a stake in. In 2019, we also met with our new mayors, NCR’s Magnificent 7, as tagged by top cabinet officials. We also guided other newly-elected officials in a series of capability trainings to help them in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities to their constituents. We also witnessed an increase in the number of Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) awardees. Caloocan City, Mandaluyong City, Pasay City, Quezon City, Malabon City, Navotas City, San Juan City, and Muntinlupa City are among the 380 LGUs that passed the Department’s most coveted award. Department of the Interior and Local Government - National Capital Region

The Capacitating Urban Communities for Peace and Development or CUCPD Program which aims Editorial Board to empower the grassroots in addressing peace and development concerns by providing necessary government services and interventions was also launched this year. It is one of the Maria Lourdes L. Agustin, CESO III initiatives formed for the implementation of Executive Order 70 to end communism. Regional Director In the heart of all these are the strong men and women of DILG-NCR, who were also recognized Juan Jovian E. Ingeniero, CESO V by other organizations such as the Local Government Academy. Rhodalyn Panganiban, our Chief Assistant Regional Director Accountant is the first administrative personnel that bagged the Dagitab ng Paglilingkod, a feat which the DILG-NCR family is proud of. Perla M. Upano, CESO V Institutional Partnership Office Director 2019 is also the launch of the Employees Congress, which aims to highlight the well-being of personnel by addressing issues and concerns and to highlight their contribution to the growth of LGOO VI Adrian J. Lopez the organization. Section Chief, PrISMS We also received the green light to continue our ISO certification, as we continue our stride for Von Dorell R. Tingin, PO quality service to enhance customer satisfaction. Graphic Design/Layout Artist These are just among what we have accomplished for 2019, a trend for #ParaSaBayan that we DILG-NCR Social Media Team intend to continue in the years to come. FIELD OFFICE SOCMED LOCAL GOVERNMENT MONITORING AND MARIA LOURDES L. AGUSTIN, CESO III EVALUATION DIVISION Regional Director LGOO III Marda Alina Dumaoang-Acoba LGOO VI Kathleen Sibal LGOO III Patricia Joy Quinatadcan LGOO V Charlotte Glumal-Publico LGOO III John Carlo Vergara PO Von Dorell Tingin LGOO III Jephany Pingkihan PO Geramie Mae Pepito LGOO III Juan Felipe LGOO III Patricia Rovie Quadra LOCAL GOVERNMENT CAPACITY LGOO V Sarah Jacela DEVELOPMENT DIVISION LGOO V James Christopher Fadrilan LGOO V Zotico Gerson Villanueva LGOO IV Riczon Del Mundo LGOO III Kelvin John Gaen LGOO III Rhona Grace Perola LGOO III Patricia Nicole Mendiola LGOO VI Atty. Franie Solejon-Rios LGOO III Alyza Layson FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE LGOO III Ronald Portales DIVISION LGOO V Aubrey Friginal Gilbert Marquez LGOO V Marlon Clyde Camilon Raissa Marie Noble LGOO III Alvin Almo LGOO VI Diana Del Mundo OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR Legal Officer Atty. Raymond Alcantara LGOO VI Abigayle Baligod LGOO VI Adrian Lopez Planning Officer III Jonathan Garbo LGOO III Kris-Ann Faye Munda ITO I Lennie Yap DA John Mark Vergara Annual Report 2019 - #ParaSaBayan

OUTCOME 1: Accountable, Transparent, Participative and Effective Local Governance



Año, Cimatu, Puyat find allies in new NCR mayors As part of its efforts in pushing for good local governance in the nation’s capital, Calixto-Rubiano, Pasig City Mayor Victor Ma. Regis Sotto, Quezon City Mayor Josefina DILG-NCR arranged an executive meeting between the region’s newly-elected Belmonte, San Juan City Mayor Francisco Javier Zamora, and Taguig City Mayor Lino local chief executives and top cabinet officials. Edgardo Cayetano. Dubbed as the Duterte Administration’s Triumvirate – DILG Secretary Eduardo Año, Año, Cimatu, and Puyat nicknamed the seven mayors as the “Magnificent Seven,” as Department of Environment and Natural Resources Head Roy Cimatu, and Department they expressed their confidence that they will usher in a different brand of governance of Tourism Chief Bernadette Romulo-Puyat met with Manila City Mayor Francisco and leadership in their respective LGUs. Domagoso, Navotas City Mayor Tobias Reynald Tiangco, Pasay City Mayor Imelda Department of the Interior and Local Government - National Capital Region

He also underscored the fight against corruption, starting with the just implementation of local and national laws. “Establish a credible LGU, one that embodies the true leaders voted by the people. You are the primary instruments of change kaya paangatin natin ang buhay The meeting, which was held prior to their assumption of ”ng mga tao at ibigay ang para sa tao. office, aims to engage the newly-minted officials in the -Sec. Eduardo Año programs, projects, and activities of the three national government agencies in NCR, and to help them in finding their footing in their first 100 days of service. On the other hand, Cimatu and Puyat enjoined the mayors Local legislation highlighted in dia- logue with NCR vice mayors DILG Undersecretary for Local Governance Marivel to join the efforts on the Manila Bay clean up, rehabilita- In line with the Newly-Elected Officials Sacendoncillo, DILG-NCR Regional Director Maria Lourdes tion and preservation, and the conservation and promo- (NEO) program of the Department, DILG- tion of cultural treasures and historical sites in the local NCR held a dialogue with Metro Manila vice Agustin, and Assistant Regional Director Juan Jovian mayors last September 24. Ingeriero provided an overview to the mayors of what is tourism industry. The dialogue is an offshoot of the executive expected from them in their first 100 days, as mandated The seven mayors expressed their support for the pro- meeting with newly-elected mayors held in June, which aims to engage local officials in under the Local Government Code. Agustin also the programs, projects, and activities of the emphasized that the DILG-NCR, through its City Directors grams of the three agencies in pushing for meaningful DILG in NCR, and help them to be attuned in are capable and ready to provide assistance to the LGUs change. the call of duty in their first year of serivce. on their concerns. Annual Report 2019 - #ParaSaBayan Año encouraged the mayors to exert efforts on peace and order and public safety concerns, and the preparation for the 7.2 magnitude earthquake from the West Valley Fault. He emphasized the importance of investing in equipment such as closed circuit television (CCTVs) for emergency response and crime prevention.

Role of Sanggunian underscored in NCR Mayors the last leg of NEO Program join LGA NEO Orientation Local legislators of Metro Manila Ten newly-elected local chief executives from The NEO has 6 modules, namely: Local Governance and converged for knowledge exchange, Metro Manila participated in the Local Government the Evolving Role of Local Leaders, which delves on local as part of the Program for Newly Academy’s Newly-Elected Officials (NEO) autonomy and the duties, responsibilities and Elected Officials (NEO) of the Orientation Program for City Mayors. accountabilities of elected officials, especially in the DILG-NCR. promotion of good local governance; Building Resilient The three-day orientation aims to enhance the Local Governments which is focused on disaster risk Held last October 18, Sanggunian competencies of newly elected local chief reduction and management (DRRM) and preparedness members were provided with executives in leading their LGUs towards protocols. updates on legislative processes, as inclusive and sustainable development. well as trends to provide them a fresh Leadership for Peace and Development module gives perspective in formulating responsive Present in the orientation are Las Piñas City Mayor local chief executives a primer to their role in the Whole- policies for their constituencies. Imelda Aguilar, Mandaluyong City Mayor Carmencita of-Nation Approach in attaining inclusive and sustainable Abalos, Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime Fresnedi, Navotas peace, as well as the Retooled Community Support City Mayor Tobias Tiangco, Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Program; Localizing the Philippine Anti-Illegal Drugs Olivarez, Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano, Pasig Strategy aims to familiarize mayors on Executive Order City Mayor Vico Sotto, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, No. 66 and DILG programs against illegal drugs including San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, and Taguig City the Drug-Free Workplace and the Community-Based Mayor Lino Cayetano. Rehabilitation Program; Solution-Seeking Sessions on Key Governance Issues allowed mayors to exchange knowledge on the trends in local governance; and Setting Your Governance in Motion module which focuses on equipping NEOs with basic strategic management skills. Department of the Interior and Local Government - National Capital Region

Aside from lecture discussion, the participants were Agenda (ELA) and First 100 Days Action Plan. The ELA is Local Governance Marivel Sacendoncillo, and DILG-NCR able to discuss with experts and practitioners in key a term-based plan which contains the major development Assistant Regional Director Juan Jovian Ingeniero met governance fields such as eGovernance, Data Gover- thrusts and priorities of both the executive and the with Mayors Belmonte, Cayetano, Rubiano-Calixto, nance, Procurement, Local Economic Development, legislative branches of a local government for their three Sotto, Tiangco, Zamora and Manila Mayor Francisco Fiscal Management, Peace and Development, and Health year term of office. Domagoso to help them find their footing in local Governance. Also present are the regional directors of governance and discuss programs of the three agencies DILG, including DILG-NCR Regional Director Maria Lourdes Prior to the NEO, DILG-NCR also held an executive for their respective cities. Agustin, to answer queries and concerns of the mayors in meeting with the seven newly-minted mayors of NCR. their localities. Agustin, together with DILG Secretary Eduardo Año, Dubbed as the “Magnificent Seven”, the three cabinet Department of Environment and Natural Resources secretaries expressed their confidence that the new It is expected that the orientation will help mayors in the Secretary Roy Cimatu, Department of Tourism Chief mayors will usher in change and lead good local formulation and fulfillment of their Executive/Legislative Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, DILG Undersecretary for governance initiatives in their respective LGUs. Annual Report 2019 - #ParaSaBayan

Barangay Congress The Department of the Interior and Local Government—National Capital Region Consistent with its mandate to be the lead government institution in capacity- branch held the Barangay Congress 2019 on October 21 to 23 at the Crown Plaza building for local governments and their officials, the DILG has implemented capacity Manila Galleria, Ortigas Avenue, Quezon City. It was held three times, wherein development programs to mold the character, knowledge, and skills regarding officials from at least two barangays in each city and municipality in Metro Manila community development of the barangay officials through good governance. One such attended in batches. program is the Barangay Newly Elected Officials (BNEO) for GREAT Barangays Program, which is designed not only to guide and train barangay officials upon their election The congress served as a retooling activity for the members of the Sangguniang and assumption to the office, but also to continuously capacitate them in meeting the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan. It sought to update barangay officials on challenge of reinvigorating the political and administrative leadership in their various trends regarding local and participatory governance in order to strengthen community. The program takes into account the contemporary conditions that influence the Barangay Development Council and Barangay-Based Institutions (BBIs) through the barangays’ performance in development work. civil society engagement. Furthermore, the Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015 or R.A. No. 10742, the guidelines on the appropriation, release, planning, and budgeting process for the SK funds, the fundamentals of barangay planning and budgeting, and the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB) were among the topics discussed. Department of the Interior and Local Government - National Capital Region

Barangay San Bartolome tops National LTIA Props to Barangay San Bartolome of Quezon City! under the Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) or barangay The First Runner Up in the Highly Urbanized Cities justice system, holding up the time-honored tradition of Category of the 2019 Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives settling differences with the help of respected leaders in Awards (LTIA). the community. Led by Punong Barangay Lamberto Pascual, the Lupong Barangay San Bartolome stood out in the rigorous Tagapamayapa of San Bartolome received the award assessment conducted by the Regional Awards from Senate Committee on Local Government Chair Committee (RAC), composed of representatives from Francis Tolentino, DILG Secretary Eduardo Año and other DILG, DOJ, Supreme Court, National Peace and Order key officials. Council (NPOC), Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) and representatives from two non-government The Lupon was also accompanied by DILG Quezon City organizations. The committee conducted ocular Field Office led by Atty. Ana Lyn Baltazar-Cortez and inspections, document reviews and interviews to Cluster Head Christianne Millabas. Also present in the validate the barangay entries. awarding is NCR Liga ng mga Barangay President Ziffred Ancheta. The Lupong Tagapamayapa were assessed based on five criteria, namely: Efficiency in Operations; This is the second time that San Bartolome has won the Effectiveness in Securing the Settlement of national level of the LTIA. Interpersonal Dispute (Objective of the Katarungang Pambarangay); Creativity and Resourcefulness of the LTIA is a joint program of DILG and the Department of Lupong Tagapamayapa; Area or Facility for KP Justice (DOJ) which aims to highlight the role of Lupong Activities; and, Financial on non-financial support. Tagapamayapa in communities and appraise their performance and resourcefulness in resolving cases Annual Report 2019 - #ParaSaBayan

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The DILG has conferred the 2019 Seal of Good Local Governance to eight (8) Mandaluyong City were also given special distinction for having been consistent SGLG highly urbanized cities in the National Capital Region during the National passers for five consecutive years (2015-2019). Awarding held at the Manila Hotel on November 4, 2019. Out of 380 LGUs, Caloocan City, Mandaluyong City, Pasay City, Quezon City, Malabon City, Navotas City, The Seal of Good Local Governance is the highest coveted award given to local San Juan City, and Muntinlupa City were the ones to receive the award. government units in order to recognize their exemplary performance in the areas of Financial Administration, Disaster Preparedness, Social Protection, Peace and Order, Compared to the past year’s SGLG awarding, the NCR LGU passers for 2019 increased Business Friendliness and Competitiveness, Environmental Management and Tourism, from five to eight. This increase was due to the polished and redefined SGLG criteria, and Culture and Arts. An LGU must pass all of the seven governance areas mentioned in which specific modifications were done regarding most governance areas. to be given the SGLG, which aims to encourage LGUs to continuously be in pursuit of the improvement and sustainment of reforms in local administration and service As an incentive, the NCR LGU awardees received the 2019 SGLG marker and the delivery. eligibility to access the DILG Performance Challenge Fund amounting to Php3,500,00, which can be used to finance their local development projects. Caloocan City and in 2019 SGLG passers NCR increased Annual Report 2019 - #ParaSaBayan

Dagyaw: Bridging Government and the People 1. Dagyaw: Bridging the Government and its People as a continuing effort of the Duterte administration to Kabataan, the private sector, and the local media, as Bearing the theme “Bringing the Government Closer to initiate a transparent engagement with the people. The well as members of the local development councils of the Citizens,” Dagyaw was held at the Cuneta Astrodome Participatory Governance Cabinet Cluster, co-chaired Metro Manila participated in the activity. Also present in Pasay City on July 30, 2019. This meeting aimed to give by the Department of the Interior and Local Government in the event were key officials from national government citizens from various sectors a chance to meet govern- (DILG) and the Department of Budget and Management agencies. ment policy makers and to air their concerns. (DBM), in cooperation with the Presidential Communica- tions Operations Office (PCOO) organized the meeting. Since Dagyaw serves as a platform for engagement and Dagyaw is the fifth from a series of 16 events across the convergence, citizens were also given the opportunity country that aim to provide an avenue for the government More than 700 stakeholders representing civil society to raise and clarify local concerns to senior government to bring its services directly to the people. It also serves organizations, people’s organizations, the Sangguniang officials through a forum. Concerns raised include waste Department of the Interior and Local Government - National Capital Region

management, drug rehabilitation, utilization of SK funds, compensation for barangay workers and officials, and technologies for the Manila Bay rehabilitation. The event was designed as a one-stop shop of frontline government services and national programs. Thus, booths of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Social Security System (SSS), Pag-IBIG Fund, Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS), and other agencies were set-up in the venue. Dagyaw addressed the need for the government to provide local platforms for citizen engagement programs related to frontline service delivery and anti-corruption efforts. The initiative also enabled the solicitation of ideas and stories that would help not only in crafting new landmark reforms but also in further strengthening existing measures. Annual Report 2019 - #ParaSaBayan

pwRueosshrpekodsninhsodivepev,feroliroskpN-msCeeRnnsftoitpcivlaaelnppnreionrggsroanmss In view of ensuring the responsiveness of programs in the local government’s development plans, a regional workshop with the Comprehensive Development Plans (CDP) focal per- sons of the 17 field offices of Metro Manila was held on October 27-29. This highlighted the importance of capacitating the opera- tions officers with the necessary tools and knowledge on development planning as primary agents of the department in assisting the LGUs toward fulfilling their developmental roles and mandates. Department of the Interior and Local Government - National Capital Region

Assistant Regional Director Juan Jovian Ingeniero, in his message, recognized the Multi-sectoral convergence was also emphasized in her presentations on the setting of continuous challenge for leaders and development planners of LGU to mainstream goals, objectives, strategies, programs, actions, and interventions as this is an thematic and sectoral concerns in the preparations of the CDP, thus, enjoining important factor in the pursuit of local development. everyone’s active participation in taking the steps to engage in the training and in the planning process. LGOO V Diaz, on the one hand, tackled the use of some analysis tools such as the Vision-Reality Gap, the Problem Solution Finding Matrix, the Goal Achievement Matrix, “It is high-time that we take the next steps in ensuring that our local government units among others to make the plan responsive to the conditions and challenges in the are capacitated in development planning. We need to see to it that the programs, field. projects, and activities (PPAs) have alignments to sectoral, and national goals and objectives, as well as in the fulfilment of our international commitments,” Ingeniero The need to properly structure solutions, actions, strategies, and interventions which said. will be contained in the PPAs of the CDPs were noted by Vidal. She added that every component PPAs in the CDP means actual local contributions to development. Experts on the CDP formulation were tapped as resource speakers for the training including former chief of the DILG Local Development Planning Division and UN Habitat This training along with the recently concluded region-wide assessment of the Project Coordinator Prescilla Mejillano, environmental planner and researcher existing CDPs of the NCR LGUs were among the preparatory activities for the Catherine Vidar, and DILG-NCR CDP Focal Person LGOO V Maria Jasmin Diaz. convergence workshop on the formulation of the regional development plan of metro manila this November. Mejillano covered most of the topics mainstreaming climate change and disaster risk reduction and management in the formulation process as part of the development of risk-sensitive CDPs. Annual Report 2019 - #ParaSaBayan

iCnOtrRoeduced to NCR The DILG–NCR, under the guidance of the DILG Center for Federalism and Constitutional Reform (CFCR), conducted the first leg of the National Advocacy Campaign for Constitutional Reform last October. Attended by representatives from select civil society organizations (CSOs), the activity entitled “Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Coalition Building” aimed to establish formal linkages with CSOs and to educate them in the concept of federalism and constitutional reform. The DILG-CFCR shifted gears from Transition to Federalism Campaign to Constitutional Reform (CoRe), citing that amend- ments in the 1987 Philippine Constitution are needed to instill change in the country’s institutions. Department of the Interior and Local Government - National Capital Region

Constitutional Reform Pillars Former Secretary and CFCR key official Gary Olivar explained why CSOs should champion the said campaign following the four pillars of CORe. 1. Pagyamanin ang Probinsya, Paluwagin ang Metro Manila (Pillar 1) pushes for the increase in the Internal Revenue Allocation (IRA) and the creation of a Regional Development Authority for policy formulation, implementation, and monitoring powers with regard to regional programs. 2. Gobyerno Para sa Tao, Hindi para sa Trapo (Pillar 2) highlights political reforms such as developing and strengthening political parties through closed-list proportional representations, regulating campaign finances of political parties through a democracy fund and a party development fund, anti-turncoatism, and anti-political dynasty. 3. Bukas na Ekonomiya ng Lahat ay may Pag-asa (Pillar 3) puts forward economic provisions, which pushes for equality in income and wealth distribution; rural development; higher agricultural productivity; equitable land ownership arrangements; and natural resources regulation to enhance trade. 4. Bagong Konstitusyon Para sa Bagong Henerasyon (Pillar 4) pushes for a more dynamic and flexible system of government that can adapt to the needs and peculiarities of the current situation of the country. Memorandum Circular No. 2018-79 LGOO V Maria Jasmin Diaz discussed the revised guidelines on the Implementation of Federalism Related Information Advocacy Campaign Activities. Under the said guidelines, CSOs interested to be accredited partners of the DILG in conducting information advocacy campaign activities for LGUs need to be registered in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Organizations should also be capable in conducting information campaign activities without financial support from LGUs or government agencies and have at least five (5) members who could serve as resource persons on Federalism for its information campaign activities. Annual Report 2019 - #ParaSaBayan

cCoDmPmAusnseiscsamteendt results The DILG–NCR, together with the Metro Manila Comprehensive This initiative aims to look into the following parameters: (1) required Development Plan Technical Assessment Committee and Secre- forms and supporting planning documents; (2) proof that participatory tariat (MM CDP TACS), has presented the results of the review of meetings / consultations / workshops have been conducted as evi- the comprehensive development plans (CDPs) of the 15 NCR LGUs in denced by acceptable documents; (3) substance and logic of the CDP the activity entitled “Philippine Development Plan-Sustainable Devel- with emphasis on consistency, cohesiveness, responsiveness, and opment Goals (PDP-SDG) Localization: Regional Convergence Work- comprehensiveness within and across the chapters of the CDP; and shop and Alliance Building of LGUs in NCR.” The activity was attended (4) consideration of sector-specific / thematic concerns to increase by regional line agencies, private sectors, civil society organizations, the responsiveness of the CDP. officials from the local government functionaries, and DILG–NCR officers who have participated in the assessment of the CDPs, which With the review, LGUs were expected to integrate the findings in the is designed to provide guidance to LGUs for its midterm or plans for preparation and/or the updating of CDP to ensure the harmonization development for six years. of the goal and development directions of the Metro Manila LGUs’ development plan with the Metro Manila Green Print 2030, Regional The MM CDP TACS was created through the DILG–NCR Memorandum Development Plan (RDP) NCR 2017-2022, and the Philippine Develop- Circular (MC) 2019-05, which assessed the CDPs of the fifteen (15) ment Plan (PDP) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well National Capital Region Local Government Units (NCR LGUs) from Sep- as to be able to respond to the call of Secretary Año on the sanctions tember to October 2019. It is composed of the regional line agencies to be imposed to LGUs without CDP or without updated CDP on or (RLAs), private agencies, and civil society organizations and is headed before June 2020. by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the DILG–NCR. Department of the Interior and Local Government - National Capital Region

Findings and Recommendations Partner agencies such as DBM, DOF, and Local Gov- T. Vecina, CESO IV discussed the guiding principles for ernment Academy expressed their desire to assist in the capacity development (CapDev) agenda. She noted Results indicate that the CDPs of NCR have varying time capacity development interventions, specifically on that LGUs should know their capacity in order to fulfill frames; a lack of monitoring and evaluation strategies; Strengthening Linkage of Planning and Budgeting, their responsibilities and achieve the desired results. a lack of convergence planning with neighboring LGUs; Revenue Generation and Credit Financing, and Capacity LGUs should have structure, competency, knowledge issues on horizontal and vertical linkage of plans; and Development Agenda Formulation; which all form part of and learnings, management systems, enabling policies, low compliance on the use of planning-related forms the comprehensive local development planning process. and leadership in order to fulfill their vision, goals, and prescribed in the DBM-NEDA-DILG-DOF JMC. Hence, the objectives. MM CDP TACS emphasized the need to update or revise Capacity Development Agenda the CDPs. The said agencies committed their willingness to assist in process of formulating the plans. To further capacitate the LGUs in creating their CDPs, Local Government Academy Executive Director Thelma Annual Report 2019 - #ParaSaBayan

OUTCOME 2: Peaceful, Orderly and Safe LGUs



tQoCp, Valenzuela LPOC audit Quezon City and Valenzuela City ranked first in the Local Peace and Order Council (LPOC) Audit conducted by DILG-NCR. In line with DILG Memorandum Circular 2019-54, the audit aims to assess and ensure the functionality of LPOCs, determine best practices as well as possible interventions, and create a platform for knowledge sharing. LPOCs, which are found in every LGU in the country, are responsible in creating an enabling environment in LGUs for the implementation of measures that will promote peace and security in communities. Quezon City and Valenzuela both received a score of 90.46%, followed by Pasay (90.21%), Malabon Joint Task Force-NCR, International Alert Philippines, and Vice Chair NCRPO Chief Guillermo Eleazar, Col. Marvin (89.96%), Caloocan (89.31%), and Pasig (88.17%). Metrobank Foundation, Inc. conducted the assessment Licudine of JTF-NCR, PDEA-NCR Regional Director Joel Plaza, and Mr. Hero Fernandez of Metrobank Foundation, The LPOCs were assessed according to organization, fre- which ran in May. The team evaluated the performance Inc. awarded the Mark of Distinction to the six LGUs quency of meetings, policies, plans and budget, reports of the NCR LPOCs for 2018. during the 15th Council Meeting of the Regional Peace and Order Council – NCR in Intramuros, Manila. submitted, and innovation. The Regional Assessment Team composed of representatives from DILG-NCR, PNP DILG-NCR Regional Director Maria Lourdes Agustin, NCRPO, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), together with RPOC-NCR Chair Mayor Herbert Bautista, Department of the Interior and Local Government - National Capital Region

Olivarez named new RPOC-NCR chair, Development Plan Goals; improve efforts to combat crime and disorder; strengthened actions to resolve grants P10 million to council conflict, reduce impact of insurgency, prevent and counter violent extremism; and building drug-free communities. Olivarez also signed a memorandum of agreement granting P10 million for support to the RPOC-NCR. The fund will be utilized to help the council perform its mandate in promoting peace and order as well as providing and creating venues for convergence among different stakeholders. Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez will be heading Status and current initiatives of the Council, The RPOC-NCR is a recommendatory body to the the Regional Peace and Order Council of NCR (RPOC- particularly its role in the End Local Communist Armed National Peace and Order Council led by the President NCR) after receiving his appointment from Malacañang Conflict (ELCAC) program under Executive Order No. 70 and members of the Cabinet which formulates policies last October 28. were discussed during the meeting. and strategies to respond to peace and order problems, and responsible in providing a forum for dialogue to thresh out concerns in the region affecting peace and order, as well as initiatives to further strengthen measures for peace and order and public safety. It is composed of 56 members, which include the region’s mayors, regional counterparts of the departments, offices, agencies and representatives of the private sector. RPOC-NCR Vice Chairpersons PNP NCRPO Chief Debold The 2019-2020 RPOC-NCR Peace and Development The Council has been previously cited as one of the best Sinas and JTF-NCR commander Brig. Gen. Alex Luna Roadmap and Sustainability Plan was also presented to RPOCs in the country. Among its notable achievement together with RPOC-NCR Head Secretariat DILG-NCR Olivarez, which focuses on the achievement of the is its hosting of the Peace and Order International Regional Director Maria Lourdes Agustin, Assistant following goals: strengthen RPOC Council and its Secre- Summit 2018 which brought together peace advocates Regional Director Juan Jovian Ingeniero paid a courtesy tariat; contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustain- and security experts from the country and abroad for call to Olivarez in Parañaque City Hall Tuesday. able Development Goals and Philippine knowledge exchange. Annual Report 2019 - #ParaSaBayan

RPOC-NCR sets 2020 roadmap The Regional Peace and Order Council – NCR (RPOC- NCR) has formulated its plans until 2020 during its Key officials from the 17 NCR LGUs, member public and Recently, the Quezon City Council has authorized Mayor strategic planning workshop held in Bataan. private organizations, and DILG-NCR City Directors were Herbert M. Bautista to grant a PhP10 million financial aid divided into four groups for the workshop, based on to Regional Peace and Order Council-National Capital Members of the Council and the Secretariat came the pillars of peace and order identified by the Council: Region (RPOC-NCR) through Resolution No. 7766-2019. together to identify priority gaps and interventions, and crime and disorder, anti-illegal drugs, preventing violent The grant aims to help the council perform its mandate ensure the alignment of the efforts of both the regional extremism and insurgency, and public safety. of crafting policies that promote peace and order in and local peace and order councils in the region. The Metro Manila as well as providing venues for the workshop also became a venue for pitching proposals RPOC-NCR Chair Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista convergence of stakeholders to address public safety for policies, programs and projects as well as relevant stressed the importance of anchoring the thrusts of the concerns. continuing capacity development enhancement pro- Council to the Regional Development Council (RDC), grams for its members. as peace is closely connected to development. He also Under Bautista’s leadership, the RPOC-NCR has been expressed his hopes that the next chairperson of the cited as one of the best peace and order councils in the Council will consider the results of the workshop, and country by the President, through the National Peace sustain the accomplishments of the Council. and Order Council (NPOC). Department of the Interior and Local Government - National Capital Region

Among the achievements of the RPOC-NCR under Bautista includes the holding of the first Peace and Order International Summit which brought together experts, advocates on peace and order from the different parts of the globe and local government unit functionaries to discuss practices, emerging trends and challenges on peacebuilding and security. The Council also created policies which were adopted in the national level such as Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation that was adopted through DILG MC 2018- 125, Security Protocols for Establishments, and Drug Clearing of Warehouses. RPOC-NCR also interfaced with the RPOCs of Bohol and Samar to understand its best practices for the creation of policies to counter insurgency and violent extremism, which resulted to the signing of a memorandum of understanding with RPOC-8 for Council Sisterhood, a first among the RPOCs. RPOC-NCR Secretariat Head DILG-NCR Regional Director Maria Lourdes Agustin noted that the activity will bolster the Council, by having a clear vision of what the organization has achieved and setting targets. “For our Council, this activity is our time to rebuild something better – make better plans, picking our cue from the lessons that we learned in the past year. Continuing the things that we do best, as our foundation for innovations,” she said. Annual Report 2019 - #ParaSaBayan

CUCPD ILG-NCR, together with the NCR Task Force to launched in DEnd Local Communist Armed Conflict (NCRTF- Metro Manila ELCAC) has launched a program aimed to empower communities to achieve peace and development. The Capacitating Urban Communities for Peace and Development or CUCPD takes off from the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) which is tailored for urban communities in NCR. The program aims to empower the grassroots in addressing peace and development concerns by providing necessary government services and interventions. It is one of the initiatives formed for the implementation of Executive Order 70 to end communism. CUCPD is also seen to foster cooperation with the different sectors, opening lines for participatory governance. The program was simultaneously launched in all the 17 LGUs in the region, with DILG Secretary Eduardo Año leading the ceremonies in Quezon City. LGUs in the Northern NCR (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela), Eastern NCR (Mandaluyong, Marikina, Pasig, and San Juan), and Southern NCR (Las Piñas, Makati, Muntinlupa, Pasay, Pateros, Parañaque, and Taguig) converged for the launch, while Manila and Que- zon City held separate activities. Department of the Interior and Local Government - National Capital Region

Key officials of NCRTF-ELCAC were present during the launch, together with city Representatives from different sectors including labor and trade, government directors and key personnel of DILG-NCR field offices. For Quezon City, Año was employees, professional organizations, youth and students, and urban poor joined accompanied by Undersecretary Marivel Sacendoncillo and DILG NCR Regional the simultaneous launch and were oriented on the goals of the CUCPD. Director Maria Lourdes Agustin. Also part of the launch is the Serbisyo Caravan, where participants can avail of In his message, Año expressed that the CUCPD aims to help NCR in its peace and government services, as well as health and wellness consultations. In the Northern development goals. NCR which was held in Valenzuela, delicacies and products from the said LGUs were also showcased in the activity. “Sa pamamagitan ng Retooled Community Support Program—o sa kaso ninyo, ng CUCPD—binibigyan natin ng tamang tugon ang mga isyu ng mga taong naninirahan For the Eastern NCR, Mandaluyong Mayor Carmencita Abalos led the launch where at nagtratrabaho sa syudad upang makaranas sila ng matatag, maginhawa at panatag a youth forum and a poster making-contest were held to engage the youth in the na buhay at hindi na kailanman ma-engganyong mag-aklas o magrebelde laban sa campaign, which is also in line with the children’s month celebration. As for Southern pamahalaan.” NCR, RPOC-NCR Chair Parañaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez led the launch and opening of its Serbisyo Caravan. He also challenged the local governments to ensure efficient and effective delivery of its services. For Manila, Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso led the launch that was held during the city’s flag ceremony, where a symbolic release of doves was made. “I also challenge you to guarantee smooth and efficient delivery of basic social In Quezon City, #PeaceQC campaign was also launched, alongside its Serbisyo services and to innovate more ways which would promote socioeconomic and Caravan with four streams of assistance which includes work life balance, assisting eco-friendly development in your cities. As a public trust, we must at all times & empowering employees, free legal assistance, and driving for peace. discharge our duty to serve the people and not for our own personal interests,” he said, and encouraged to foster a culture of change through discipline by joining DILG’s campaign #DisiplinaMuna. Annual Report 2019 - #ParaSaBayan

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The Quezon City Peace and Order Council (QCPOC) and the Provincial Peace and The benchmarking activity is part of the efforts of the QCPOC in strengthening its Order Council Davao Oriental has signed a memorandum of understanding for program for former rebels. Quezon City is the only LGU in NCR to have a functional the implementation of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program E-CLIP committee responsible for facilitating the reintegration of 7 former rebels (E-CLIP). from Sorsogon, Davao Del Norte, Davao City and Tagum City. E-CLIP is part of the reintegration program of the national government for former Apart from E-CLIP implementation in Mati, QCPOC also went to an onsite visit in Davao rebels who wishes to return to their community. Handled by the DILG, E-CLIP is one City’s award-winning facilities for emergency response and protection of women and of the main programs of the Department for peace and order which adopts a holistic children. The Council was shown around the Davao City Central Communications and approach by providing interventions for reintegration which include livelihood and Emergency Response Center or the Central 911, which is in the forefront of providing skills training. primary emergency response services, and the Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC), which is the coordinating hub for emergency responses composed of The memorandum between the two LGUs aim to foster interoperability and share the safety, law and order, security and intelligence clusters in Davao City. information as well as notable practices for the promotion of peaceful and orderly communities. The Council also visited Davao’s Integrated GAD Center, One of the five Philippine Council of Women (PCW)-certified GAD Local Learning Hubs (LLHs) in the country for its The MOU signing was held during the benchmarking activity of QCPOC in the cities notable system and structure enabling gender mainstreaming and strengthening of its of Mati and Davao. QCPOC Chair Mayor Herbert Bautista was represented by City special counsel on violence against women and children. Administrator Aldrin Cuña, while PPOC Davao Oriental was represented by Davao Oriental Governor Nelson Dayanghirang, with DILG Quezon City Director Atty. Ana Among the innovative facilities established for women and children are the Child Lyn Baltazar-Cortez and DILG Davao Oriental Assistant Regional Director Yvette Minding Center and its Quick Response Team for Child Center (QRTCC) or Kean Gabriel Tolentino-Sunga serving as witnesses during the signing. Hotline, a 24-hour operations center dedicated for the protection of minors. Members of the QCPOC was also given a tour to the E-CLIP facilities of Davao Oriental, such as the Ugnayan Center, a debriefing and holding area for former rebels which runs the province’s deradicalization program before they are transferred to a halfway house called Happy Home. The facility is where the former rebels stay for at least two months where they are prepared for their return to the community. Annual Report 2019 - #ParaSaBayan

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DILG NCR oversees LGUs’ Compliance to Presidential Directive to Clear all Roads with Illegal Structures and Obstructions DDILG Secretary Eduardo Año met with top directors on road clearing, as well as with the officials of the DILG–NCR after President implementation of the ease of doing business Rodrigo Duterte, in his fourth State of the Nation law, which is also a major thrust of the Duterte Address, tasked the department to lead the efforts Administration. in reclaiming public roads that were illegally converted for private use and to oversee the Prior to the President’s directive, the DILG–NCR actions taken by the LGUs in clearing road has issued a regional memorandum to all NCR obstructions and reclaiming public roads. Punong Barangays to fulfill their duty in keeping the streets free from obstruction. Furthermore, the Together with Undersecretary for Local Govern- department forged a memorandum of agreement ment Marivel Sacendoncillo, Undersecretary for with the Metro Manila Development Authority Operations Epimaco Densing III, and Spokes- (MMDA) to intensify the clearing of roads and person Jonathan Malaya, Año met with the waterways in barangays. Under this agreement, DILG–NCR officials led by Regional Director Maria the two agencies will be in close coordination Lourdes Agustin. In this meeting, he shared his for the clearing operations. The MMDA will be insights and provided instructions on how to in charge of the operations themselves. Cleared oversee the efforts of the 17 LGUs. areas will be turned over to Punong Barangays through the issuance of a Certificate of During the previous Metro Manila Council Meet- Acceptance. Follow-up inspections shall also ing, local chief executives were given 60 days— be made to ensure that barangays have fulfilled starting on July 29—to clear the roads in their their duty in maintaining clean roads and water- jurisdiction. ways. The DILG–NCR, on the other hand, will be in charge of informing barangays of the under- The Secretary reiterated that the LGUs shall be taking and notifying them of upcoming clearing held accountable in the clearing of road obstruc- operations in their areas to ensure the smooth tions and reclaiming public roads, with the DILG conduct of clearing operations and the provision monitoring the actions that have been taken. of necessary support. The department shall also DILG undersecretaries and assistant secretaries be requiring barangays to report the clearing were also assigned to assist the DILG–NCR city operations conducted. Annual Report 2019 - #ParaSaBayan

OUTCOME 3: Socially Protective LGUs



Pertinent GAD-related policies, specifically the Gender responsive Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act and the proposed Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression Equality (SOGIE) Bill, also known as the Anti-Discrimination Bill (ADB) were LpGuUshseidn NCR also tackled to update and provide the participants grounding on laws. DILG-NCR also introduced the GAD Plan and Budget Monitoring System, an online portal which will facilitate an easier review process of LGUs’ GAD plans and budgets To further mainstream gender and development in through real time feedback of their submission to the the region, DILG-NCR led the activity entitled DILG. Under the law, DILG is tasked to review the GAD Institutionalizing GAD Tools for Gender-Responsive plans of LGUs. Local Governance for GAD Focal Persons in the 17 NCR The portal, which will be managed by the DILG Bureau LGUs and DILG-NCR field offices. It was designed to of Local Government Development, is also seen to make help the LGUs in Metro Manila fulfill their mandate of monitoring and evaluation of implementation of GAD promoting and ensuring that GAD is mainstreamed in plans, to help in the creation of policies that will further their policy-making, planning and budgeting. improve GAD mainstreaming in localities. DILG-NCR GAD Focal Person LGOO V Zotico Gerson In her message, DILG-NCR Regional Director Maria Villanueva led the thorough discussion of the LGU Lourdes Agustin noted the important role of GAD focal Gender-Responsiveness Assessment Tool developed persons. by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), the Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines “We at the DILG-NCR are in awe of what you have accompanied by the Prescribed Project Proposal been able to accomplish, as vanguards of gender Template, to ensure proper utilization of said tools equality in localities. We look forward to more changes for efficient and effective gender mainstreaming. that your LGUs will bring, that will create more spaces for discourses on gender and development,” she said. Department of the Interior and Local Government - National Capital Region

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Resettlement Governance Assistance Fund Program: Bringing New Hope and Better Future In 2017, the Resettlement Governance Assistance Fund sites. For that year, roughly PHP 32 million in total Using a portion of the funds given to them, the Manila (RGAF) Program was launched by the DILG to address was given to them for the implementation of their City government has awarded livelihood capital for the issues and concerns regarding basic services and identified projects, which include the construction of identified beneficiaries on the relocation site at Brgy. 128, facilities in certain relocation sites in the National Capital barangay outposts, evacuation centers, and business Balut, Tondo, particularly those who proposed the kinds Region (NCR) and Regions III and IV-A. The program facilities, among others. This amount also helped in the of business they would like to manage. They then intend complements the efforts of the department in relocating transitional support for relocatees, such as for the to use the rest of the funds to construct an evacuation informal settler families (ISFs) residing along waterways conducting of one-stop-shop document processing center and outpost as well as to procure CCTVs and street and in other dangerous areas to ensure their safety and activities and the provision of compensation for lights in order to ensure and sustain the peace and order welfare, particularly against the detrimental effects of community workers. in the site. disasters and calamities. The program was geared to strengthen the selected LGUs’ capacity for resettlement The Valenzuela City government had already fully utilized In 2019, the DILG–NCR allocated a fresh amount of governance by providing (1) technical assistance to their portion of the funds, which also made them the first roughly PHP 21 million for the same three LGUs to sustain enhance local structures, policies, and programs; and (2) to complete their projects. These projects include, among their capacity-strengthening and development on DRRM, financial assistance for the provision of basic services others, the establishment of its Tofu-making Facility and SWM, and POC. As of December 2019, the 2019 RGAF was and facilities, which covers disaster risk reduction and Livelihood Center, which is intended to help the reloca- already given to these LGUs by the DILG–NCR for the management (DRRM), solid waste management (SWM), tees at Disiplina Village, Brgy. Ugong generate their own purpose of facilitating the process in order to bring a and peace and order concerns (POC). income, and the construction of an evacuation center to better future to the ISFs relocated. It is important to house them in case of extreme disasters and calamities. concretize the joint efforts undertaken by the LGUs For the RGAF Program, the Presidential Commission for and the department in making the relocation sites the Urban Poor and other concerned government agen- At Camarin Residences, Brgy. 160, Caloocan City, a sustainable, resilient, and peaceful. cies conducted a careful study on the situation of the off- multipurpose center (for evacuation, health, and DRRM site and in-city relocation sites. Three local government concerns) is currently being constructed and is set to units—Caloocan, Manila, and Valenzuela—were then be completed by March 2020. With the RGAF, the LGU identified as the recipients of the 2017 RGAF. During the also procured peace and order equipment and allocated study, these LGUs submitted their respective proposals a certain amount of fund as livelihood capital for its for the implementation of the RGAF projects and activities relocatees to help them in opening small enterprises based on the needs and issues they identified for the such as a bigasan. Department of the Interior and Local Government - National Capital Region

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OUTCOME 4: Environment Protective, Climate Change Adaptive, and Disaster Resilient LGUs



Adopt Filrezam Creek: Winning the battle for –Moanenwial aterwBaayyatiantimNeC R Department of the Interior and Local Government - National Capital Region

ith a renewed fervor in the rehabilitation a 500-meter waterway tributary of the Tullahan River, other hand, the city and barangay government shall be one of the major river systems north of Manila connected responsible for the continuous clean-up activities and Wand preservation of Manila Bay, DILG-NCR to the Manila Bay. maintenance of Filrezam Creek. doubled its effort and initiatives in the implementation of the Manila Bay Clean-up, Ingeniero, DILG Valenzuela City Director Mary Jane Rehabilitation and Preservation Program (MBCRPP) Nacario, Valenzuela City Vice Mayor Lorena Nativi- for 2019. dad-Borja, Councilor Louie Nolasco, Barangay Canumay West Punong Barangay Mario San Andres, and Filrezam Led by its MBCRP-Project Management Team, DILG-NCR Subdivision Homeowners Association President Manuel participated and initiated various activities to achieve Que, signed the Memorandum of Agreement during the the program’s ultimate goal- to bring Manila Bay back to launch of the program. Cleaning implements were also life. turned over to the barangay. The team, together with key DILG-NCR personnel Residents of the Brgy. Canumay West, together with started the year by joining the Manila Bay Kick-off DILG-NCR and city and barangay officials, also signified Activity dubbed as the Solidarity Walk in January which their commitment through the “Pangako para sa Kalini- marked the beginning of the conduct of weekly clean-up san ng Manila Bay”. activities in 128 LGUs in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and Central Luzon, covering a 190-kilometer coastline from “Itong hakbang na ito ang magsisilbing susi Steps towards Filrezam Creek Cavite to Bataan. sa paghikayat ng marami pang volunteers na rehabilitation makiisa sa paglilinis ng mga estero at tumaas A simultaneous clean-up in the 1710 barangays of ang kaalaman ng komunidad patungkol sa Harnessing support from communities and fostering syn- Metro Manila was also conducted on the same day, as Manila Bay Clean-up, Rehabilitation Program ergy between stakeholders and the local government, a show of commitment of NCR in reaching the vision for at mga kaakibat na batas na responsibilidad DILG-NCR carried out numerous activities in Barangay the world-famous bay. nating lahat na tupdin,” Assistant Regional Director Canumay West, in creating a holistic program that will be sustainable and introduce shared ownership of Filrezam Adopting Filrezam Creek Juan Jovian Ingeniero shared. creek. In Northern Manila, DILG-NCR made strides in its com- Under the agreement signed last July 13, DILG-NCR shall “Napakaganda ng nangyari dahil kung hindi dahil sa mitment to the Manila Bay with its launch of the Adopt provide capacity development activities for the Brgy. DILG, hindi kami nakilala dito sa NCR na kami ay nag- Filrezam program. Canumay West residents and barangay officials. On the karoon ng Adopt A Creek kaya kami ay nagpapasalamat sa inyo at kami’y nabigyan ng pagkakataon na ipromote DILG-NCR, the City Government of Valenzuela and resi- itong creek naming ito sa Brgy. Canumay West,” says dents of Barangay Canumay West forged an agreement Sangguniang Barangay Member Luis Gregorio of Baran- to clean-up, rehabilitate and preserve Filrezam Creek, gay Canumay West. Annual Report 2019 - #ParaSaBayan

To support barangay officials in identify- mga tao na maging ma-disiplina at sana ing and achieving their goals in rehabil- nga ay tuloy tuloy ‘to para sa ikagaganda itating the Filrezam Creek and the entire ng aming barangay,” he said. barangay in terms of environmental man- agement, DILG-NCR spearheaded a discus- Apart from the discussions and lectures, sion on the formulation and updating of DILG-NCR partnered with Asian Social the Barangay Solid Waste Management Institute (ASI) and facilitated a Demo Ori- Plan (BSWMP). entation and Production of Mabuhay Balls or more popularly known as Bokashi Balls. With the discussion, it is hoped that barangay officials, together with the Bokashi is a Japanese water rehabilitation members of the community will be able to technology that utilizes microorganisms to update the barangay’s existing BSWMP, reduce pollutants. Bokashi balls are mud- set goals and work together towards a balls that are a mixture of clay, molasses common, shared purpose for Filrezam and microorganism solution that are fer- Creek, and ultimately contribute to the mented for weeks. These are then scatted rehabilitation of Manila Bay. into the water to promote good bacteria to consume pollutants. Around 100 bokashi To complement the barangay’s discussion balls were made during the activity by on the updating of its BSWMP, a lecture residents and barangay officials. on the Key Legal Provisions of RA 9003 was conducted in August to further in- Judith Vargas, a resident of Barangay crease the community’s awareness of key Canumay shared her thoughts on the environmental laws, proper waste seg- projects, citing the differences that she regation, as well as water quality issues. has observed. Residents and barangay officials attended the lecture. “Nung una, hindi iniintindi ang creek, ti- natapunan, makikita mo madumi. Saman- Alex De Mesa, also a Sangguniang Ba- talang ngayon napakalinis, inaalagaan rangay Member, shared his optimism on talagang the best na makikita mo yung the sustainability of the Adopt Filrezam kalinisan ng creek. May nagbabantay, program in changing the mindset of the talagang inaasikaso. Ibang iba talaga,” members of the community. “Natututo ang she noted. # Department of the Interior and Local Government - National Capital Region

Pasig hailed as 2018 2019 Assessment of LGUs’ Compliance to the MBCRPP Regional MANILA BAYani With a score of 93.33%, Pasig placed first The DILG-NCR MBCRP-Project Management Team conducted an in the Regional Level of the 2018 MANILA help the city in monitoring and managing assessment of LGU compliance to the MBCRP from October 15 to BAYani for the highly urbanized city cate- its solid waste management concerns. November 28, 2019. Done annually, it aims to monitor and ensure the gory. compliance of the 17 NCR-LGUs to the program. The awarding of the MANILA BAYani is based on the results MBCRPP Top-Performing LGUs will be held in 2020. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, together with of the Environmental Compliance Audit key city officials received the citation from (ECA), an assessment tool developed by Annual Report 2019 - #ParaSaBayan DILG-NCR Regional Director Maria Lourdes DILG to measure compliance of LGUs to Agustin and DILG Pasig City Director RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Visitacion Martinez last September 23, Management Act. It also takes into con- during the city’s flag ceremony. This is sideration remarkable practices for waste the second regional win of Pasig in the management and environment protection. MANILA BAYani. Launched in 2014, Manila BAYani is an annual audit that covers LGUs in the Sotto received a plaque of recognition and Manila Bay Area from Regions 3, 4A and Php200,000.00 cash incentive which the NCR, as part of the efforts in intensifying city shall utilize for the Establishment of the implementation of the Supreme Court Eco Patrol on Motorcycle, which is seen to Mandamus for the rehabilitation and pres- ervation of the Manila Bay.

IsMmi PgDlanneMfodr The Management of the Dead and Missing Persons Members of the MDM cluster signed the regional (MDM) Cluster of the Metro Manila Disaster Risk implementation plan in a ceremony held last August 6. Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC) The cluster is the first among the regional DRRMCs to has finalized its regional implementation plan. come up with an implementation plan. As the lead agency for the Metro Manila MDM Cluster, MDM Cluster Lead DILG-NCR Regional Director Maria DILG-NCR spearheaded the crafting of the Regional Lourdes Agustin, together with the heads of the MDM Implementation Plan on the Management of the Dead sub-clusters and members joined the signing of the and Missing Persons in 2018, through a series of regional implementation plan. consultation meetings with other clusters and members of the MMDRRMC, and following the guidelines prescribed by the National MDM Cluster. Department of the Interior and Local Government - National Capital Region

Disaster Victim Identification Sub- “The MDM is a delicate matter to handle. effectively fulfill its responsibilities when and coordinates all support and resource cluster Head PBGen Rolando Hinanay of Through this implementation plan, we are the time comes,” Agustin noted. requirements among member-agencies PNP-Crime Laboratory, Management of putting in place a system that will ensure and their activities in order to address/ the Bereaved Families Sub-cluster Head proper and dignified management of the She also expressed her hope that other augment MDM needs in the affected Regional Director Vicente Gregorio Tomas deceased, especially in a disaster. regions will follow suit, noting the areas. The MDM Cluster has four (4) major of the Department of Social Welfare and openness of the cluster to work with LGUs tasks: disaster victim Identification, final Development – NCR, PCol Eliseo Tanding A disaster is a difficult time; this so that the plan can be replicated. arrangement for the dead, management of NCRPO for the Management of the implementation plan is a way for the Under the National Disaster Response of the missing persons, and management Missing Persons Sub-cluster, Regional cluster to enhance its capabilities, and Plan (NDRP), DILG heads the operations of the bereaved families. Director Romulo Cabantac Jr. of the Office of Civil Defense – NCR, BFR-NCR Management Council (QCDRRMC) through its response clusters Chief Wilberto Rico Neil Kwan Tiu, OIC and barangay DRRMCs, and strengthen collaboration with civil- Regional Director Emver Cortez of ian and humanitarian organizations. Philippine Information Agency – NCR, and OIC Assistant Regional Director DILG QCFO led the Management of the Dead and Missing Per- Tolentino G. Aquino of Department of sons (MDM) Cluster, one of the 12 response clusters of the QC- Education – NCR were present in the DRRMC, following the National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP). activity. DILG QCFO leads MDM Cluster The CPX, which was held in Barangay Batasan, simulated the The regional implementation plan in QC’s CPX aftermath of a 7.2 magnitude, intensity 8 earthquake. Collapsed aims to make clear and establish how structures, fire, disease outbreaks, power outage, trapped the government agencies and offices DILG Quezon City Field Office (DILG QCFO) took part in Quezon victims, water contamination, massive road blockage, looting and partner CSOs, which are members City Local Government’s Command Post Exercise (CPX) under incidents were among the scenarios that the QCDRRMC and of the Regional MDM Cluster shall help the State Partnership Program with the Hawaii National Guard barangay DRRMCs responded to. augment the support to the MDM (HING). Operations at the local level; establish As for the MDM Cluster, the processing of 23 deceased individu- the coordination of manpower and The CPX aims to test and enhance the interoperability and als, as well as victim identification was simulated. DILG, togeth- resources between the national, response capabilities of the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction er with the Quezon City Health Office managed the cluster, under regional and local MDM players; and the supervision of DILG Quezon City Director Atty. Ana Lyn Balta- ensure that the MDM Cluster Members zar-Cortez, who was assisted by Cluster Head Marianne Anceno. are capacitated on MDM Operations. Members of the HING served as third party observers of the CPX, and provided their feedback to further improve the capabilities of QCDRRMC and its clusters. # Annual Report 2019 - #ParaSaBayan

OUTCOME 5: Business-Friendly and Competitive LGUs



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