Sewage Treatment Plant is a facility designed to receive the wastewater from domestic sources and to remove materials that damage water quality. Photo credit: Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System website. LGUs’ Ability to Acquire Land for Sewerage Treatment Facilities Revisited Clean water is a basic human right, and THE MEETING IN A providing safe, clean water is an absolute NUTSHELL government obligation. The question though is: Is government fulfilling its The November 5 meeting was a back-to- mandate? And how does it protect water quality? back activity led by the MBCRPP-RPMT These two questions were the main topics in the for the NCR. Aside from revisiting Section consultative meetings on liquid waste management 7.1.3 of the Philippine Clean Water Act of among 17 LGUs and MBCRPP field office focal 2004, the organizers also briefed the LGU persons on November 5, 2021 via the Zoom functionaries on the updated indicators platform. Results of the 2020 LGU Compliance for the 2021 Compliance Assessment to Assessment indicated that much could still be the MBCRP program as well as presented achieved. the scores of the 17 LGUs in the metro based on the 2020 MBCRPP Compliance Assessment. 37
For instance, in the aspect of liquid waste Source: Based on data provided to DILG-NCR by Manila Water and Maynilad.“ management, Section 7.1.3 of the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9275) mandates “In the aspect of liquid waste LGUs to “appropriate the necessary land, including management, Section 7.1.3 of the required rights-of-way/road access to the land the Philippine Clean Water Act for the construction of the sewerage and/or septage of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9275) treatment facilities”, among others. mandates LGUs to ‘appropriate Using land availability as a performance indicator the necessary land, including under the Liquid Waste Management category, the required rights-of-way/ the MBCRPP National Inter-Agency Committee road access to the land for the found that for LGU Compliance Assessment Third construction of the sewerage and/ Quarter 2019 to Second Quarter 2020, 55 out of the or septage treatment facilities’, 278 LGUs assessed had no land available for the among others. construction of septage and/or sewerage plants or had no efforts or initiatives to identify one.8 Given the above nationwide number, the DILG- NCR, through the MBCRPP-RPMT for NCR, saw a need to underscore LGUs’ role in the land acquisition activity and to provide the necessary assistance and updates regarding the compliance requirements of the Act’s Section 7.1.3. The consultative meeting was one of the ways to revisit the gaps in the implementation. Resource persons from the Wastewater Management Division and Wastewater System Analysis and Planning Section of the Maynilad Water Services, Inc. and from the MBCRPP Program Management Office attended as speakers at the consultative meeting. During the discussion/consultation, LGU focal persons sought updates from the country’s two water concessionaires on the latter’s current sewerage treatment facility construction projects. On the other hand, the two private entities identified the challenges in the projects where they needed LGU assistance. One example raised was the unavailability of a terminal pumping station in one LGU in the metro. 38
DILG FIELD OFFICES HELP MANILA, PATEROS FORMULATE MASTER DRAINAGE PLANS Flooding due to sudden- office led a writeshop at the presented their base maps9 that onset events such as Municipal Hall of Pateros to help showed the essential outlines typhoons is one reality the municipality formulate its of drainages per barangay. On LGUs in the metropolis deal drainage master plan. The event the other hand, DPWH-NCR and with annually. As a way to mitigate was attended by the Department MMDA committed to submit the the problem, the MBCRPP has of Public Works and Highways- blueprint of the drainage of their included the presence of a master NCR (DPWH-NCR) and the Metro projects so that the municipality drainage plan as one of the Manila Development Authority could integrate the relevant indicators in the LGU Compliance (MMDA) as well as by Manila Water information into its drainage plan. Assessment Tool. A review of Company. Manila Water Company likewise the plan—if it already exists in Manila Water Company is the agreed to submit its catchment the LGU—is also necessary for at private sector provider of water plans as well as sewerage projects least two reasons: to improve the and used water (wastewater) to Pateros. LGUs’ runoff system plan and to services in the East Zone of Metro During the follow-up meeting on make sure that a flood hazard is Manila, which includes Pateros. November 16—this time done included in the strategy. On November 11, the online—all attendees agreed For two days in November municipality’s Engineering Office to finalize the barangay maps 2021, the DILG-Pateros field with drainage systems and to Source: Manila Information Office Facebook Page 9 A map having only essential outlines. 39
consolidate the maps the partner-national government agencies and Manila Water Company earlier committed to provide, not later than March 15, 2022. Meanwhile, the DILG-Manila field office also undertook a similar activity with the Manila LGU, DPWH, and MMDA. The training consisted of hands-on learning, lecture-discussion, and open forum. A highlight of the event was the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for the Manila Urban Drainage Flood Control Master PIan and Feasibility Study Project between the Manila LGU and Kyong-Ho Engineering and Architects Co., Ltd, which aimed to ensure that all requirements in the formulation of the drainage master plan would be complied with. 40
MAKATI LEADS NCR’s REGIONAL MANILA BAYANI AWARDEES The RIAC for the NCR recognized the cities of Makati, Special awards were also given to the top- Parañaque, and Navotas as the top three Regional performing LGUs per thematic cluster: Manila BAYani Awardees during a ceremony at the Manila Hotel on December 17, 2021. LGU RATING (%) Based on the regional LGU Compliance Assessment completed for the period Third Top-Performing LGUs in Liquid Waste Management Quarter of 2020 to Second Quarter of 2021, the winners garnered a rating of 93.7 percent, 92.8 Mandaluyong 100 percent, and 92.27 percent, respectively. Scoring was made under four MBCRPP thematic clusters: Pasay 100 • Liquid Waste Management; Parañaque 100 • Solid Waste Management; • Informal Settler Families; and Pasig 100 • Institutional Arrangements. Top-Performing LGU In Solid Waste Management Navotas 89.33 Top-Performing LGUs in the Management of Informal Settler Families Caloocan 100 Las Piñas 100 Makati 100 Manila 100 Quezon City 100 Valenzuela 100 Muntinlupa 100 Top-Performing LGUs in Information Education Campaign and Other Institutional Arrangements Muntinlupa 100 Navotas 100 Pasig 100 41
MBCRPP-NCR UNVEILS NEW LOGO DURING MANILA BAY DAY 2021 MBCRPP-NCR revamps its logo with a new To intensify the advocacy on environmental management, look this 2021. the MBCRPP-RPMT for the NCR launched its bid for a The main shape used in the logo is the stronger social media presence this year via a series of crescent because, like the phases of the activities that coincided with the Manila Bay Day celebration moon, it represents growth and continuous on December 17, 2021. development. All the crescents in the logo embody the The celebration kicked off with a video-making contest outcome areas of the program: liquid waste more than a month earlier. Opened to all barangay and management, solid waste management, Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials in the NCR, the contest informal settler families, and biodiversity carried the theme, “Isang Dekadang Paglalakbay Tungo sa conservation. The blue crescent represents all Muling Pagpapasigla at Panibagong-buhay ng Manila Bay”. the bodies of water; the yellow, the sun which gives off energy to all life forms; and the green Video entries from Barangay Sucat, Muntinlupa and Barangay and brown, the environment in which all life Daang Bakal, Mandaluyong were adjudged as first and second forms operate. place winners, respectively, and premiered during the 2021 With this logo, the MBCRPP-NCR represents Regional Manila BAYani Awarding Ceremony on December 17. a symbol of hope as it continues to address pollution issues in the NCR. To upgrade the skills of the barangay and SK members, the new social media team, and other DILG-NCR employees, the MBRCP-RPMT next organized two online workshops. The first was geared toward Barangay and SK members who 42
planned to join the video-making To view the winning video entries, scan the QR Codes contest. Resource speakers from using your mobile phones. the Philippine Information Agency- NCR talked about the basics in video production as well as content creation in various platforms on November 9. The second workshop, held on November 10 and 11, was to enhance the knowledge of DILG- NCR employees on press release and news writing. These activities culminated in the relaunch of the DILG-NCR’s Facebook Page featuring the new MBCRPP-NCR logo. Sucat, Muntinlupa Barangay Daang Bakal, Mandaluyong 43
Business-Friendly and Competitive LGUs
FEES and CHARGES: Balancing Revenue and Ease Of Generation Doing Business Republic Act 11032—or the Ease of Doing Finding a Win-Win Solution Business and Effective Government Service In the online meeting, Finance Delivery Act of 2018—aims to, among others, Undersecretary Antonette C. Tionko promote transparency in government’s emphasized that the overarching transactions with the public. This calls for goal of setting rationalized fees and simplifying both the requirements and charges was to “strike a good balance procedures of frontline government offices. between local revenue generation and For example, how regulatory fees and the ease of doing business”. The LGUs charges in LGUs are set is important. In were enjoined to apply principles of 2019, the DILG, in partnership with the proportionality and reasonableness Department of Finance (DOF), issued Joint when setting the local fees and Memorandum Circular No. 01 Series of charges imposed on businesses. This 2019, which provides the guidelines that way, taxpayers could expect more will ensure LGUs apply a uniform procedure consistent and predictable rates of in setting fees and charges. fees and charges from LGUs and, at On August 18, 2021, The DILG-NCR, the same time, the government could in partnership with the DOF’s Bureau continue to recover the cost of its of Local Government Finance (BLGF), services. held an executive briefing with key LGU A resource person from the BLGF, functionaries—city administrators, through its Capacity Building Division, sanggunian representatives, and Local also described the profile of the Finance Committee members—to discuss current local fees and charges of LGUs the advantages of rationalized fees and in the NCR, including when these were charges and of bringing the Local Revenue Code up to date. 46
first enacted and revised. For instance, the Local The LFC Toolkit is an excel-based template Revenue Code profile revealed that some date developed by the DILG, BLGF and United States back to the 1990s, although they had undergone Agency for International Development in 2014. It amendments in later years. contains the step-by-step procedure for setting The BLGF further introduced the uses of the Local fees and charges that an LGU may impose, based Fees and Charges (LFC) Toolkit and indicated its on a cost-accounting framework. The toolkit does willingness to collaborate with the DILG in updating not only contain procedures but requires relevant the Local Revenue Code of each of the 17 local information and data in order to determine the government units. reasonable amount of local fees and charges. “ The government cannot bring about recovery “ by itself; it will need the private sector to cooperate and invest. Let us make it easier for them to determine the potential returns of this investment by minimizing uncertainty with regard to the cost of doing business.” Regional Director Maria Lourdes L. Agustin, CESO III, in her Opening Message during the August 18, 2021 Executive Briefing Four Series of Workshops The executive briefing served as the kickoff meeting Through the series of training events, the DILG-NCR that paved the way for the series of LGU-specific aimed to (a) explain the guidelines in DOF-DILG Joint trainings in the months of August and September Memorandum Circular No. 2019-01; and (b) equip 2021. These two-day webinars consisted of four LGU functionaries with skills on how to determine batches, with four to five LGUs assigned per batch. efficient cost-recovery and reasonable rate of fees Entitled “Ensuring Ease of Doing Business: and charges for their areas of jurisdiction. Orientation-Workshop on the Rationalization of Fees Participants also had an opportunity to explore the and Charges”, each training activity was composed features of the LCF Toolkit as part of the hands-on of discussions, lectures, hands-on learning, an open training. forum, and a workshop in a blended set-up. 47
Time to Revisit the Local Revenue Code Studies have shown that Batch 1 resource speaker Alex most LGUs still rely on fiscal Cabarrubias, City Treasurer of transfers from the national Baguio City, cited the many government to finance their issues LGUs need to address— expenditures. To keep up with under-utilization of real a growing population, however, property tax base, outdated many are hard-pressed to now local codes, poor planning and improve their own local revenue budgeting, unclear roles of generation efforts. One of the government, among others— first steps to do so is to craft a before identifying the resource more responsive Local Revenue mobilization tools available to Code that can form the legal them. basis for future rationalization Cabarrubias mentioned efforts on local charges and fees. that there are 20 types of To capacitate LGU functionaries’ revenue powers available technical skills and knowledge to cities as indicated in the on the mechanics of the Local Local Government Code, and Revenue Code’s update process, explained the steps to update the DILG-NCR organized the the Local Revenue Code. “Ease of Doing Business: Online He added that a carefully Orientation for the NCR-LGUs crafted Local Revenue Code, on the Updating of the Local which is a compendium of all Revenue Code”, an online revenue ordinances of an LGU, training-the-trainers activity for can move such LGU closer the 17 LGUs in the NCR. toward financial autonomy Held in two batches (September and sustainable development. 16-17 and September 23-24, 2021), the training was designed “Local government units in the NCR have for LGU personnel such as city proven their competitiveness at the national treasurers, city budget officers, level based on the Cities and Municipality Sanggunian members, zoning Competitiveness Index. In the international officers, legal officers, and arena, however, our LGUs still have a lot of technical staff from Mayor’s room to improve. One of the main areas for Office and City Administrator’s improvement is in the ease of doing business. Office; as well as DILG field The LGUs and national government must work personnel. together to implement the necessary changes The curriculum began with in policies, guidelines, and standards. an introduction into the legal DILG-NCR Assistant Regional Director Ana Lyn R. Baltazar-Cortez,, CESO V framework of local taxation and (Closing message to the participants, September 17, 2021) the fundamental principles of taxation. On the LGU resource mobilization topic, meanwhile, 48
Taking the Whole-of-Government Approach to Break Down the Silos A two-day webinar teaches process improvement concepts to enrich constituents’ experience when transacting with LGUs. In the December 2 and 3, 2021 webinars Entitled “Orientation-Workshop on the Guidelines hosted by the DILG-NCR, resource persons on Streamlining of LGU Systems and Procedures from the DILG Bureau of Local Government on Business and Nonbusiness-related Services,” Development (BLGD), Anti-Red Tape Authority the two-day Zoom event was attended by 129 DILG (ARTA), and Civil Service Commission (CSC) focal persons and LGU functionaries in the NCR. shared their insights on how to take a whole-of- The event aimed to enjoin LGUs to set a standard government approach in improving business and in the processing of business and nonbusiness- non-business transactions with the government. related transactions and provided guidelines on “Whole-of-government approach”, as espoused how to streamline these processes consistent with in the implementing rules and regulations of RA existing laws. 11032 (or the Ease of Doing Business Act), refers to the “review and harmonization of existing and applicable laws, regulations, issuances, and policies to make legal interpretations consistent across agencies“.10 The Reengineering Manual was developed by the Philippines’ Anti-Red Tape Authority through the support of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the UK Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy. 49
One of the recent laws issued, which The orientation-workshop was was discussed in the webinar, is the also an opportunity for the ARTA DILG-ARTA Memorandum Circular resource speaker to impart to 2021-01 (“Guidelines on Streamlining the online audience the salient of LGU Systems and Procedures sections of the agency’s newly on Business and Nonbusiness- launched Reengineering Manual, a related Services for Cities and “first-of-its-kind manual that will Municipalities”). serve as a reference on the process Per the memorandum, all cities and reengineering methodology”.11 The municipalities, LGU department manual is a knowledge product that and offices, DILG regional and field supports the reform and streamlining offices, and lone fire district office efforts of the government. are enjoined to adopt a prescribed Participants were taught the Lean categorization (i.e., “simple” or Management principles12 and how ”complex”) as well as prescribed to map the public’s “client journey” processing time for business and as an exercise in designing a citizen- nonbusiness-related services and centered public service. They were transactions. also required to submit their initial reengineering plans (as an output from the training) to the ARTA by year’s end. 50
Strengthened Internal Organizational Capacity
QMS Secretariat Promotes Harmonized Processes and Systems As an institution granted the ISO 9001:2015 certification in 2019, the DILG-NCR assesses its processes regularly to ascertain that the quality standards met continue to be practiced in the delivery of its services. In 2021, the DILG-NCR Quality Management System (QMS) Secretariat led capacity development activities on ISO compliance within the regional and field offices. On July 21, 2021, around 60 QMS internal audit findings were finalized during the November 26 meeting. participants were informed on the changes in the DILG “[Process Owners] were enjoined to adopt Harmonized QMS through a one set of quality procedures as well as Zoom meeting (and facilitated one set of QMS reference documents… thereafter by face-to-face to be aligned with the National Quality engagements, where needed). Management System. They were enjoined to adopt one set of quality procedures as plans, and activities in view of Performance Commitment and well as one set of QMS reference the pandemic. Review forms, for instance) and documents for quality policy, A Risk and Opportunity Registry is in relation to the role of the QMS core values, quality manual to be the source data where users must Secretariat. aligned with the National Quality log their business objectives, Finally, audit findings and Management System. Part of risks and opportunities. conclusions were presented the harmonization process also Two more meetings were set to the DILG-NCR management called for a centralized document in November to determine during the closing meeting on controller. the effectiveness of the November 26, 2021. On September 14, around 50 implementation of the personnel, including operating documented QMS processes vis- units/process owners, took part à-vis the Department’s objectives in a focus group discussion that (as indicated in the Individual aimed to review and update the DILG NCR Risk and Opportunity Registry. For instance, there was a need to capture in the registry—as well as in the Context Registry—the adjustments made in alternative work arrangements and implementation of projects, 52
Wellness in the Homefront In the midst of the pandemic in 2022–2021, the COVID-19 Vaccination delivery of public service had to continue, albeit cautiously. For DILG-NCR, this meant taking The DILG-NCR coordinated with the Quezon City a holistic approach in the management of its Government for available slots for the inoculation employees’ welfare. It rolled out measures to of DILG-NCR personnel. In June 2021, a total of mitigate—or better yet, prevent—the spread 48 DILG-NCR personnel availed of the first dose of COVID-19 cases on one hand, and manage of the Sinovac vaccine at the Philippine Coconut the occupational wellness, mental health, and Authority Covered Court in Diliman Quezon City. lifestyle-related health issues of employees on the The same number also had their second dose at other hand. the said venue a month after. Health Kits for DILG-NCR Flu Vaccination Employees and DILG-Hired Contact Tracers The DILG-NCR partnered with Natura Medical Company, Inc., a third-party service provider, to To help its personnel—including the contact vaccinate employees against influenza on May 6 tracers hired in the NCR—guard their health and 7, 2021. Led by the DILG-NCR’s Finance and during the pandemic, the DILG-NCR distributed Administrative Division, the vaccination activity health/hygiene kits consisting of over-the-counter was opened to all DILG members in the region. medicines, protective masks, and cleaning products. 53
Of the 217 personnel from the regional and field offices, about 106 (48%) have availed of the flu vaccine during the two-day healthcare activity. Safety Seal Certification DILG-NCR was re-awarded with the Safety Seal Certification this year for its continuous compliance with the health and safety protocols against COVID-19. 54
33RD FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY: Enabling Future Leaders D ILG-NCR’s 33rd Founding Anniversary this LGOO VI Lourdes Magbitang, a retiree this year, is one of the honorees year coincided with the Local Government featured in a video celebrating past and present employees. Week and was marked by a lineup of activities from October 11 to October 15, DILG-NCR as “a unifying and empowering force 2021. With “Tatlumpu’t Tatlong Taong Matino, among NCR-LGUs and an inspiration to all in local Mahusay at Maaasahang Paglilingkod sa Bayan” as governance to reach for even greater heights of the theme, the regional office’s week-long events achievement.” paid tribute to the pioneers and trailblazers in “Our role is to raise each other up,” the Taguig City DILG-NCR and regaled this generation’s employees mayor emphasized. with testimonies that showed how past members Day 2 (October 12, 2021), the regional office’s helped make the organization what it is today. founding day anniversary, was commemorated The theme reflected the spirit of service that pervades in the organization today— the same spirit that saw it through decades of challenges that were addressed by innovative solutions. On Day 1, the DILG Taguig Field Office hosted the Monday morning “Banyuhay” with Taguig City Mayor Lino Edgardo S. Cayetano lauding the 55
“Thirty-three years bear so much Screengrab from the Tiktok entries from Manila, significance since this is a year of Marikina and Malabon (group category). rebirth, awakening, and reinvention in the new normal. — DILG-NCR Regional Director Maria Lourdes L. Agustin , CESO III with personnel coming to work in color-coded attires— green, yellow, blue, and red, each of which represented a particular length of service rendered in the organization. In the opening ceremony, six DILG officials shared their memories of their early years when they were still building their names in their respective professional tracks. A common theme in their stories was their admiration for the DILG-NCR as an enabling environment for future leaders. Day 3 centered on the wellness of the employees and carried the theme “Indulge: A Moment with Him (Nurturing the Soul, the Mind, and the Body)”. An online eye wellness session by Shinagawa LASIK and Aesthetics Center Corporation and an online retreat on mental health and spirituality conducted by life coaches from Victory Quezon City were two of the main events of the day. The SGLG portal was also launched on Day 3, with DILG Assistant Secretary for Special Concerns Atty. Odilon Pasaraba as guest of honor. On the last day, the contributions of retired DILG officers were recalled in the “Bayani Ka: A Tribute to DILG-NCR's Pioneers and Forerunners” activity. All throughout the week, the DILG-NCR family also took part in fun events such as the Local Government Code Quiz Bee, Hulakanta (a guessing game of song titles from 1988 to the present), and Tiktok Dance challenge. 56
DILG-NCR Launches the SGLG Portal T The DILG-NCR’s week-long The online manual of the SGLG Portal. celebration of its 33rd Year Anniversary was marked by the “It is only apt that innovations launch of the SGLG Portal on such as the SGLG Portal come October 13, 2021. into fruition…as it represents The SGLG is the DILG’s flagship award the nexus of technology, program. Since its inception in 2014, it has transparency, and data-driven served as the vehicle to incentivize and governance. recognize LGUs that have achieved and --- DILG Assistant Secretary for Special Concerns Atty. sustained high levels of performance in 10 Odilon Pasaraba key areas of governance The vetting process for the SGLG requires and data-driven governance,” said DILG Assistant Secretary all regional offices to conduct an for Special Concerns Odilon Pasaraba, referring to the DILG- assessment and validation of their LGUs’ NCR’s initiatives to make the SGLG more accessible and open. performance each year. In the DILG-NCR, the SGLG Portal will be Assistant Secretary Pasaraba was the guest of honor during utilized for online data entry and generation the launch. of compliance assessment results. It shall also serve as a storage facility of all documents related to the LGU assessment and monitoring activities. The portal boasts of other attributes, including a spatial feature on the LGUs being assessed; and sections that allow the conduct of mock assessments and generation of comparative report on LGUs. The idea behind the SGLG Portal originated from a capstone project of DILG-NCR Assistant Regional Director Ana Lyn R. Baltazar-Cortez for an online course on knowledge management. Division Chief Helen A. Verzosa of LGCDD, Section Chief Adrian J. Lopez of ORD-PrISMs as well as the Regional Information and Communication Technology Unit were instrumental in helping Assistant Regional Director Baltazar-Cortez execute the idea. “It is only apt that innovations such as the SGLG come into fruition…as it represents the nexus of technology, transparency, 57
DILG-NCR Inks Agreement with 12 Partners, Launches CALG On November 19, 2021, the Center for the The online event also established the Multi- Advancement of Local Governance (CALG) was Stakeholder Advisory Board (MSAB) of CALG launched through a ceremonial (virtual) signing consisting of: of the Partnership Agreement between DILG-NCR and its 12 partner-institutions. • The MMDA, headed by Chairman DILG-NCR Regional Director Maria Lourdes Benjamin Abalos and represented by L. Agustin, CESO III (CALG adviser and MSAB Deputy Chairman USec. Frisco San chairperson) and OIC-Assistant Regional Director Juan, Jr; Atty. Ana Lyn R. Baltazar-Cortez, CESO V (Local Governance Regional Resource Center-NCR 4 • DBM-NCR, headed by Regional Director [LGRRC-NCR] program manager), also attended the Ruby C. Muro; event with all members of the LGRRC Core Team. The CALG is the refreshed version of the LGRRC— From the • MMCHD, headed by Regional Director the dynamic, interactive virtual program NGAs Dr. Gloria J. Balboa; and established in 2010 to help build the DILG as a knowledge-centric organization. While 7 • PIA-NCR, headed by OIC-Regional LGRRC has contributed to further capacitating Director Susan G. de Leon and local government units in the region, CALG is From the represented by PIA-NCR Information envisioned to be a platform for multi-stakeholder Local Officer Jimmyley E. Guzman. convergence and calls for stronger collaboration, cooperation, and coordination among NGAs, Resource • UP-NCPAG Center for Local and Regional NGOs, local resource institutions, and other local Institutes Governance (CLRG), headed by its stakeholders in the NCR. Director, Prof. Alicia B. Celestino; • Asian Institute of Management, headed by its President and Dean Jikyeong Kang, PhD; • City University of Pasay, headed by its OIC/Acting President, Dr. Rosanie Estuche; • Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina, headed by President Erico Habijan; • Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela, headed by Dr. Nedeña C. Torralba; • University of Caloocan City, headed by its Officer-in-Charge, Prof. Marilyn T. De Jesus; and • University of Makati, headed by its Officer-in-Charge (OIC) President, Dr. Elyxzur C. Ramos. 1 • T h e P h i l i p p i n e I n s t i t u t e o f Environmental Planners, represented From the by its National President, Enp. Ar. Maria NGOs Jorquesa Hakcholna. 58
DILG-NCR HOLDS First PRAISE: PAGTANAW Awarding Ceremony The DILG-NCR Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (DILG- NCR PRAISE) is the lead recognition program that aims to encourage creativity, innovativeness, efficiency, integrity and productivity in public service. The first PRAISE: PAGTANAW 2021 (or PAGpupugay sa mga nataTANging kAWani ng DILG NCR) awarding ceremony last December 15, 2021 recognized the exemplary performance exhibited by employees and teams in both the DILG-NCR regional office and field offices in 17 LGUs. The PRAISE award is designed to encourage innovation, efficiency, integrity, and productivity in public service. Candidates were nominated by a member of the organization. The selection process that ensued involved a rigorous vetting process based on criteria earlier determined by the PRAISE Committee. Individual Level Operating Units Attached to DILG-NCR Regional Office John Mark Vergara Best Program Officer (Contract of Service) Local Government Monitoring Noel Begino Best Administrative Support and Evaluation Division Best Division Staff-Driver Performance, Information and Armando C. Duque, Jr. Best Administrative Support Systems Management Section Best Section Staff – Utility Worker Nonel Jay Terez Best Administrative Personnel Small LGU Field Offices 1st Level Rhodalyn Panganiban Best Administrative Personnel DILG-Valenzuela City Best DILG Field Office 2nd Level Racel C. Jose DILG-Muntinlupa City 1st runner up Patricia Rovie Salamero Patricia Joy Quinatadcan Best LGOO III Jovette Genona Best LGOO V – Field Office Big LGU Field Offices Jonathan Garbo Best LGOO V – Regional Office DILG-Quezon City Best DILG Field Office Jess Marie A. Acoba, CESE Best LGOO VI – Field Office DILG-Caloocan City 1st runner up Luigi DC. Pilarta Best LGOO VI – Regional Office Marianne B. Anceno Best LGOO VII – Cluster Head Leadership Award Adrian J. Lopez Urban Catalyst Award City Director Mary Jane S.E. Nacario, CESO V DILG-Valenzuela City 59
Furthermore, the city director/municipal THE PRAISE: local government operations officer of the PAGTANAW Best Field Office under the Big and Small LGU Award categories and the head of the Best The logo PRAISE: PAGTANAW draws Division shall be automatically considered for inspiration from the Sankofa Bird. the Leadership Award. “Sankofa” is a word in the Akan Twi and The Leadership Award is conferred to the Fante languages of Ghana that means individual who showed exemplary leadership “go back to the past and bring forward and performance in the implementation of that which is useful.” DILG programs, projects, activities, and other assigned tasks, and demonstrated that he/she Connecting the past with the present had introduced leadership/management allows the DILG-NCR personnel to be competencies and innovation/s in the more effective agents in shaping their workplace. understanding of the forces that will The PAGTANAW honorees were given incentives have an impact on their collective future in the form of a plaque/trophy/certificates, as public servants. monetary awards, compensatory time-offs, and personal growth opportunities. Before the presentation of the lineup of honorees, the LGCDD presented the (a) CALG platform; and (b) Angat Lokal brand that would be used in communication campaigns for the soon-to-be-implemented Mandanas-Garcia ruling of the Supreme Court. In her message, DILG-NCR Regional Director Maria Lourdes L. Agustin CESO, III revisited the organization’s major accomplishments in 2021, noting that these were marked by innovation, extensive use of digital technology, and intensified capacity building activities. She attributed these successes to the high degree of professionalism and competence of its human resources. 60
DILG-NCR Statistics at a Glance
1. MONITORING LGSF PROJECTS in the NCR The DILG-NCR’s Project Development and LGSF–Financial Assistance to Local Government Management Unit is in charge of monitoring local Units; (b) LGSF–Assistance to Cities; and (c) projects in NCR that are funded under the Local LGSF–Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Government Support Fund (LGSF), specifically: (a) Assistance Program. LGSF-Financial Assistance to Local Government Units The LGSF-Financial Assistance to Local Government Units supports the delivery of basic services and provision of facilities undertaken by the LGUs in their respective jurisdictions. These activities range from the construction of public buildings, rehabilitation of roads and drainage systems, vehicle acquisitions, to the payment of cash subsidies to indigent families. Four-storey multi-purpose building soon to rise in the city of Mandaluyong. Urban Green Space Project in Muntinlupa. 62
LGSF-Assistance to Cities LGSF-Assistance to Cities is available exclusively to highly urbanized cities in the NCR, Metro Cebu, and Metro Davao. This facility is intended to improve the urban landscape by constructing green spaces, pedestrian lanes, active mobility infrastructure, and other urban amenities. Each highly urbanized city is allocated PHP 17,500,000 under this program. LGSF-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Assistance Program The LGSF-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Assistance Program is intended to aid areas directly affected by natural disasters, particularly those impacted by the Taal Volcano eruption and typhoons Quinta, Rolly, and Ulysses. Pateros procures rescue equipment and personal gears under the LGSF-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Assistance Program. 63
2. FULL DISCLOSURE POLICY COMPLIANCE REPORT The Full Disclosure Policy requires local governments to fully disclose particular financial documents and keep their constituents informed on how the LGU budget is managed, disbursed and used. It aims to create a platform where governments are open, accountable and responsive to the needs of their constituents. NCR's Rate of FDP Compliance, NCR BarangBayyBQs'yuRaQarttueeraoirfntFe2D0rP2i1nCo2m0p2li1ance 100.50% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% RatRaeteofof CCoommplpilainacnece 99.50% 98.95% 99.00% 1st Quarter 98.50% 97.95% 2nd Quarter 98.00% 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 97.50% 97.00% 96.50% 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Quarter 2021 No. of FDP-Compliant Barangays, by City/Municipality By Quarter in 2021 No. of Barangays 900 900 800 800 700 700 600 600 500 500 400 400 300 300 200 200 100 100 0 0 1st Quarter 2nd QuaLrGteUrs in NC3rRd Quarter 4th Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 1st Quarter FDP = Full Disclosure Policy 64
3. FRONTLINE SERVICES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT MONITORING AND EVALUATION DIVISION (LGMED) Apart from monitoring and evaluating the DILG-NCR’s programs, projects, and activities, the LGMED isNNoo..ofofCCelrtaiificmastePsrPorcoecsessseedd also expected to act with exigency on all requests from its clientele such as LGUs (i.e., cities, municipality, barangays), DILG field offices, and other agencies. The following are some of the frontline services of the division: Death Benefit Claims Processed and Released A total of 136 Death Benefit Claims for deceased barangay officials were processed online by DILG-NCR for fund allocation by the Department of Budget and Management in 2021. No. of Death Certificates Claims in 2021 No. of Death Benefit Claims in 2021 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 No. of LGU Requests Processed MontMhonth LGU Requests for Authority to Purchase Vehicle The bulk of requests for motor vehicles was received in the last quarter of the year. For 2021, the LGU of Quezon City filed the most number of requests for the purchase of motor vehicles. RLGeLcUeGRiUveaeqnRdudeaeqAnsutddesdAsfrtodesrsdfsDroeeersdpAsaWeurdtithtmhWoierniintttyhthiAtenouSttPhhtuaeornrScdithtaayanrstddoeaTPVridmuerhTeciihcmRlaeees,qeRRuVeeireqcehuediiicrvleeedd, 1144 Valenzuela Taguig 1122 San Juan Quezon City 1100 Pateros Pasig 88 Pasay Parañaque Navotas 66 Muntinlupa Marikina 44 Manila Mandaluyong 22 Malabon Makati Las Piñas 00 Caloocan Month 65
Issuance of Certificates of No. of Requests Received IncIInnuccmuummbbbeeennncccyy,, NNNCCCRRR,, 22,0022201121 Incumbency 50 A total of 257 Certificates of 50 Incumbency were issued by DILG- 45 NCR to officials. These certificates 45 are often issued to certify the 40 officer’s position and year of 40 service/s rendered. 35 35 Issuance of Certificate 30 for Service Rendered by 30 Local/Barangay Officials 25 for Application for CSC 25 Eligibility 20 20 Individuals interested to work in 15 government are required by law to 15 undergo a paper exam conducted 10 by the Civil Service Commission 10 (CSC) to determine if they are fit to work in public service. 5 However, there are 11 eligibility 5 categories under Philippine special 0 laws where Filipinos—including 0 barangay workers who have completed their terms in office— Las Piñas Makati Month Mandaluyong Manila need not take the exam. Caloocan Las Piñas Malabon Mandaluyong Manila Caloocan Muntinlupa Makati Malabon Pasay Pasig In 2021, there were 31 Certificates Marikina Muntinlupa Navotas Parañaque Pasay Pasig of Endorsement transmitted by Marikina Quezon City Navotas Parañaque Valenzuela DILG-NCR to the CSC. Pateros Quezon City San Juan Taguig Valenzuela Pateros San Juan Taguig Note: No requests were received from January to May 2021. CertificateRs efoqruCeSstCs RPreoqcueessstesdP,rJoucleys-Aseudgu(Jsutl2y-0A2u1gust 2021) December, 4 July, 11 November, 3 October, 10 August, 2 September, 1 Note: No requests processed during the first semester due to the pandemic. Barangay Assemblies COPNeDrPUcECeRnTBCEtaEaDgrNaBeTnAAogRGfaAEByNaOAGrFsaAsnBYegAAmaRSybASslNiEepGMseABr(YL1NSIsECtPSRSE(eRL1mGSNeUTCsRStthEeLarMGt2EUC0ST2oTH1nE)AdRTu, 2c0te21d) The barangay assembly is an 98.4 100 100 100 98.32 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 activity that takes its legal basis 100 from Section 397 of Republic Act No. 7160 (or the Local Government 90 85.21 CALOOCAN Code of 1991). Barangay officials conduct assemblies at least once PERCPEERNCTEANTGAEGEAGE 80 77.77 LAS PINAS every semester to discuss the 70 62.5 64.68 MAKATI semestral report on their activities MALABON and finances and other operational concerns. 60 MANDALUYONG MANILA 50 MARIKINA 40 MUNTINLUPA NAVOTAS 30 PARANAQUE 20 PASAY PASIG 10 PATEROS 0 QC SAN JUAN TAGUIG VALENZUELA LLGGUU Source: LGMED, DILG-NCR 66
4. FRONTLINE SERVICES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION (LGCDD) Processing LGU Officials and Employees’ Requests for Foreign Travel Authorization DILG Memorandum Circular Nos. 2000-27, 2001-52, 2006- 22 and 2006-163 set forth the rules and regulations governing the foreign travel of local government officials and employees. These memoranda were issued to further promote efficiency in the performance or delivery of the Department’s functions and services. Some of the ways to improve efficiency are by simplifying the processing and approval of requests for a foreign travel authorization, supporting the overall efforts of the government in conserving scarce public funds, particularly the country’s dollar reserves, and ensuring that any foreign trip, particularly when it involves the use of government funds, is beneficial to the country. 67
5. HUMAN RESOURCES Recruitment Statistics By the end of 2021, all vacancies in the DILG-NCR were filled up by either promoted or hired personnel. Position No. of Hired Personnel No. of Promoted Personnel Local Government Operations Officer VIII 3 1 Local Government Operations Officer VII 1 3 Chief Administrative Officer 1 1 Local Government Operations Officer VI 1 2 Local Government Operations Officer V 4 5 Local Government Operations Officer III 10 Accountant II 1 Administrative Officer V 2 Administrative Aide VI Administrative Aide IV 15 Total Source: Personnel Section, DILG-NCR LGOO Apprenticeship Revalida and Graduation LGOO III Mandy O. Alqueza, LGOO III Raphael Crisanto C. Calico, and LGOO III Fred Ahriz M. Estorninos from DILG-NCR successfully completed all the phases of the 53rd Batch Apprenticeship Program. The Graduation Ceremony was held at Hotel Stotsenberg, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga on December 17, 2021. 68
No. of Contract Tracers Hired in 2021 Hiring of Contact Tracers LGU Number of Contract Tracers Hired As of February 12, 2021, Metro Manila Pasay City 97 logged 226,044 confirmed COVID-19 Quezon City 512 cases. The DILG-NCR hired contact City of Pasig 112 tracers to assist the NCR LGUs in tracing City of Muntinlupa 74 and managing probable and confirmed City of Las Piñas 57 cases. By the end of 2021, over 2,500 City of Makati 67 contact tracers were hired in the NCR. Municipality of Pateros 53 City of Parañaque 148 City of Taguig 149 City of Navotas 71 Malabon City 90 City of Valenzuela 109 City of Caloocan 323 City of Manila 418 City of Mandaluyong 31 City of San Juan 32 City of Marikina 225 2,568 TOTAL Source: DILG NCR Personnel Section In promoting the culture of learning and innovation, the DILG NCR initiated an online training for the hired contact tracers through the use of Google Classroom. The platform allowed the Department to effectively and efficiently capacitate the contact tracers at their own pace in a short period of time. No. of Contact Tracers Trained/Completers per Component (As of December 31, 2021) LGU Component I: Building Resilience of LGUs for Component II: Advanced the New Normal: Embracing COVID-19 Contact Guide for Local Governments City of Caloocan City of Manila Tracing Work in the National Capital Region and Contact Tracers City of Las Piñas City of Makati 28 289 Malabon City 959 958 City of Mandaluyong 359 73 City of Marikina 438 65 Municipality of Pateros 202 113 City of Muntinlupa 315 29 City of Navotas 732 13 City of Parañaque 34 49 Pasay City 421 202 City of Pasig 90 74 Quezon City 401 56 City of San Juan 378 50 City of Taguig 854 280 City of Valenzuela 989 668 93 43 TOTAL 747 116 375 200 7,415 3,278 Note: Component I was a required e-learning module for all new hires of the DILG-NCR and of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Contract tracers in the NCR hired under DOLE-TUPAD, which is DOLE’s emergency employment flagship program, were not required to take Component II. Source: Learning Management System for Contact Tracers thru Google Classroom 69
VIDEOS FEATURE CONTACT TRACERS The DILG-NCR, through the LGCDD, conducted an activity entitled “DILG-Hired Contact Tracers Year-End Assessment and Evaluation: Commending Exemplary Contributions of the Modern-Day Heroes”. The activity aimed to recognize the contribution of contact tracers in building LGUs’ resilience at the time of a global health emergency. As part of the activity, DILG-hired contact tracers showcased their work in their respective LGUs by creating two-minute informative videos. Scan the QR codes to view the videos. 70
6. KNOWLEDGE SHARING Banyuhay Banyuhay means a new life, a metamorphosis. Launched in March 2021, the DILG-NCR Banyuhay is an initiative that aims to open meaningful discourse among DILG-NCR personnel to foster knowledge sharing and find areas for collaboration and innovation in the delivery of services to clients. As of December 31, 2021, around 43 episodes of Banyuhay have been covered by DILG-NCR, with topics ranging from work culture, wellness, to financial empowerment. Month Date Division / Section / Title/Subject of Discussion Field Office March 1 Continuing Capacity Development and Strengthening Internal April LGCDD Organizational Capabilities 8 \"Kababaihan: Ilaw ng Tahanan, Haligi ng Lipunan\" May 15 LGCDD Gender Sensitivity June 29 LGCDD National Fire Prevention Month (Proclamation No. 115-A) July 5 LGCDD Office Policy on Waste Management in the Workplace August 12 LGMED StaySafe.PH Walkthrough September 19 LGMED Human Resource Management System (HRMS) 26 LGMED 1) Online Processing of Death Benefit Claim LGMED 2) Request for Department Authority to Purchase Motor Vehicle 3 3) Issuance of Certificate of Services Rendered for CSC Eligibility 10 ORD Professional Excellence in line with Labor Day 17 ORD Financial Empowerment during COVID-19 24 ORD Nutritional Management amid a global pandemic 31 ORD Recent LOs of DILG 7 ORD Heart of a Volunteer 14 FAD Laugh it all out! (Laughter Yoga) FAD Breaking the Monotony of Work and Setting a Happy Vibe with a Laugh 21 (Laughter Yoga) 28 FAD Banyuhay: Negosyo sa Panahon ng Pandemya 5 FAD Banyuhay: Orientation and Updates on SALN Form 12 FAD Kapehan sa Accounting Presents Healthy Workplace Environment FAD The Role of Good Nutrition to Boost Productivity in the Workplace in this 19 Time of Pandemic 26 FAD Your Health Comes First 9 FAD PRAISE Mid-year Recognition Rites 16 Las Piñas Theater for the Nation (in collaboration with PETA) 23 Marikina Wika at Kultura sa Makabagong Yugto Pasig Promotion of the Made-in-the-Philippines Product, amidst the 6 Delimitation of the Pandemic QC Potential and Milestone of Toursim, Culture and Arts Development in 13 Quezon City 20 San Juan Education System in the Philippines Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic 27 Parañaque Pamilya, Kamusta ka sa Gitna ng Pandemya? Family and Nutrition During the Pandemic Pateros 71
October 4 Makati Praxis LGC in Action: When the LGC is Silent 11 Taguig Local Autonomy: The Taguig City Experience November 18 Navotas Pagtanaw sa Tatlong Dekada, Usapang Pag-Unlad Mo, Pilipina December 25 Mania Updates on Local Governance (Focus: Local Legislation and Administrative Investigation) 8 Muntinlupa Financial Literacy and Wellness through Mindfullness 15 Malabon The Leadership Game Virtual Experience 22 Pasay Ako sa Gitna ng Pandemya New Normal na Walang Iwanan: Karapatan ng Bawat Bata, Ating Tutukan. 29 Caloocan 18 Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women 6 Valenzuela Volunteer Now: Spark Hope, Create Solutions, and Respond to Pandemic Challenges Volumes IV and V of the COVID-19 Compendium Volume IV of the COVID-19 Compendium, entitled Contact Tracers, Our Agile Defenders, contains firsthand accounts of the work that the contact tracers undertook during the pandemic, detailing their individual experiences and the many challenges and difficulties they encountered in the course of their engagement and deployment to various COVID-19 hotspots in the NCR. On the other hand, Volume V, entitled Strengths from Locals, describes how local chief executives in the NCR responded to the health emergency, especially in the early months of the pandemic. It highlights the many ways the LGU leaders applied their crisis management skills in hastening the setup of vital medical and quarantine facilities and in inoculating citizens against the COVID-19 virus. These two volumes of the COVID-19 Compendium were produced in 2021 by the CALG. These were preceded by #We Heals as One: NCR LGUs' Solutions to Beat COVID-19 (Parts I and II) and Tales from the Frontlines: Heroic Acts Amid the Pandemic, which were released in 2020. Scan the QR code Scan the QR code 72
7. MILESTONE IN SOCIAL MEDIA REACH DILG-NCR achieved a milestone when its Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/ dilgncr) hit 100,000 Facebook “Likes” by December 31, 2021. The regional office’s Page was launched on March 13, 2015. 73
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