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DILG Central Visayas joins Nat’l Midwives Assembly

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-7 participated in the 24th National General Assembly of Midwives on Thursday, April 27, at Waterfront Hotel and Convention Center, Lahug, Cebu City.

DILG-7 Director Leocadio Trovela represented Assistant Secretary Elizabeth De Leon during the activity. In his speech, Dir. Trovela emphasized the significant impact of the respective local chief executives to improve career opportunities and compensation of the midwives.

Further, he reiterated that the DILG supports all efforts to encourage Local Government Units to adhere on the policies set by laws on enhancing midwifery career development as they play a key role in delivering patient-focused maternal health services.

Also present were Undersecretary Keneth Ronquillo of the Department of Health and Chairman Melchor dela Cruz of the Board of Midwifery, Professional Regulation Commission.

The National General Assembly was attended by the midwives across the country.

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Mandaue City’s women, youth sector pledge commitment to BIDA program

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-7 in partnership with the local government unit of Mandaue City hold a simultaneous activity for the Buhay Ingatan Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) program on Friday morning, April 21, 2023.

The holistic anti-illegal drug campaign was conducted in three settings— community-based, workplace and school-based all in Mandaue City.

Women sector were the participants in the community-based at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Complex. Present were the women from different barangays who joined the Women’s Summit 2023.

Mandaue City Vice Mayor Glenn Bercede, DILG-7 Regional Director Leocadio Trovela, DILG Mandaue City Director Johnjoan Mende, city councilors Cynthia Cinco Remedio, Jennifer Del Mar and Malcolm Sanchez, Atty. Ebenezer Daryl Manzano of Mandaue City Substance Abuse Prevention Office, Election Officer IV Atty. Anna Fleur Abeljas-Gujilde of COMELEC Mandaue City, Mandaue Women’s Federation President Ramonita Manatad, and GAD focal person Apple Yu.

In his message, Trovela underscored the importance of women in the battle against illegal drugs.

“You have a big role since you are the one who nurtures and guides the members of the family,” he said. “Ang ating mga ina, auntie and sisters sila ay nagbibigay guidance.

DILG-7 also offered free legal services during the activity.

For the school-based activity, students and teachers in Mandaue City gathered at the San Roque Parish Pastoral Center for a training workshop on the creation of anti-drug advocacy materials like short audio-visual presentations or reels, and lecture on the role of Mandaue City Substance Abuse Prevention Office in drug and mental health awareness.

Speakers were DILG Information Officer II Christopher Mahilum and MCSAPO Psychometrician Mike Joshua Enmil, respectively.

Dir. Trovela also graced the school-based activity and stressed the vital role of the youth in drug prevention by raising awareness of the ill effects of illicit drugs on people and society through social media platforms.

LGMED assistant division chief Corina Balansag said that the Department is committed to mobilize the support of the different sectors of society to promote advocacy and education campaigns against illegal drugs.

“This is our way of widening our awareness campaign so you — the youth and the future of our nation — will have better understanding on the harmful social and health effects of illicit drug use. Hoping that soon, you will all grow into a better citizen and an altruist for a drug-free Philippines,” she added.

Meanwhile, the workplace activity was joined by barangay officials on the second floor of the San Roque Parish Pastoral Center.

LGMED Chief Celerino Magto Jr., LGOO V Jupiter Dawa and DILG-7 personnel led the conduct of various lectures and mandatory drug tests.

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Nationwide BIDA campaign emphasized in Barangay Assembly

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-7 emphasized the nationwide anti-drug advocacy campaign of the Department—the “Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) program—during the conduct of various Barangay Assembly held in March across Central Visayas.

Aside from the field officers, DILG-7 mobilized its permanent staff from the regional office to attend the barangay assembly of their respective barangays where they reside and deliver the message of DILG Secretary Atty. Benjamin Abalos Jr.

“Ang laban sa illigal na droga ay laban ng bawat Pilipino para sa pagtataguyod ng isang maayos at mapayapang barangay. Kaya ang Kagawarang ito ay buong pusong nananawagan na tayong lahat ay makiisa sa kampanya nang pagpapalawig ng edukasyon at prebensyon tungkol sa masasamang epekto nito. At suportahan nating higit ang ating kapwa na sumasailalim sa rehabilitasyon upang makapagbagong buhay. Kaya naman ang aming panawagan, Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Iwasan. Dahil dito BIDA ka, KAya natin ‘to!,” read part of SILG’s message.

Central Visayas, which comprises the provinces of Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental and Siquijor and the highly urbanized cities of Mandaue, Cebu and Lapu-Lapu, has a total of 3,003 barangays.

The Barangay Assembly in March was for the first semester of the calendar year 2023. Another assembly is set in October for the second semester.

The assembly aims to discuss the semestral report of the sangguniang barangay, discuss issues affecting the barangay, and provide an opportunity for community members to participate in the decision-making process of their barangay.

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DILG CV leads distribution of E-CLIP financial aid, Halfway House turnover in Negros Oriental

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-7, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Negros Oriental, Department of National Defense (DND), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and Philippine National Police (PNP) facilitated the awarding of a total of PhP860,000 worth of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP) financial assistance to beneficiaries on April 03, 2023, at 302nd Brigade Covered Court, Camp Leon Kilat, Tanjay City, Negros Oriental.

The ceremony was graced by Undersecretary Angelito M. De Leon, Chairperson, Task Force Balik Loob, Regional Director Leocadio Trovela, DILG-7, and Lieutenant General Benedict M. Arevalo, Commander of Visayas Command. Present also were DILG Provincial Director Farah Diba Gentuya, Vice Governor Manuel L. Sagarbarria, Provincial Board Members, Hon. Jessica Villanueva and Hon. Carlo Degamo, Atty. Karen Lisette T. Molas, Provincial Administrator, Atty. Mary Grace Villegas, Provincial Legal Officer, Brigadier General Leonardo I. Peña, Commander, 302nd Infantry Brigade, representatives from Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC), ECLIP Committee, and other agencies.

The checks awarded to 10 Former Rebels covered by the ECLIP assistance package are Immediate Assistance, Livelihood Assistance, and Reintegration Assistance. Further, the Provincial Government of Negros distributed an additional aid of 50 kilos of rice, PhP5,000, and a pair of chickens as part of the sustainable community-based livelihood program in support of the efforts of ECLIP. Consequently, another eight FRs and one Militia ng Bayan who were previous recipients received supplemental assistance as part of their reintegration into mainstream society.

Furthermore, a blessing and turnover ceremony of the ECLIP Halfway House was inaugurated to serve as a temporary shelter for the FRs while the concerned Units process documentary requirements to avail the benefits of the program.

Meanwhile, in his message, Director Trovela emphasized that the said halfway house will not only provide FRs with a transitional shelter but it will serve as a venue for education and skills training activities that the government would offer to transform them to become productive members of society.

The ECLIP is the government’s flagship program for the reintegration of FRs into mainstream society by means of financial assistance, but also to shelter them through the construction of halfway houses.

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RPOC-7 convenes for Q1 meeting

Members of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC)-7 convened during the 1st quarterly meeting for 2023 on March 30 at Golden Prince Hotel & Suites.

The meeting was presided by RPOC Vice Chairperson and PRO-7 Director PBGEN Anthony Aberin. He was assisted by RPOC Member/Secretariat Head and DILG-7 Director Leocadio Trovela and COL Joey Escanillas, PA of Joint Task Group Cebu representing RPOC-7 Co-Vice Chairperson and Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division Commander MGEN Marion Sison, PA.

Among the agenda discussed were the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) proposed follow-through activities for this year and Bayanihan ng Mamamayan rollout on April 22, 2023; peace and order situation; update on Negros Oriental situation; anti-insurgency and counter-terrorism situation; monthly monitoring report on crime status; status of appointment of RPOC Chair; and call for nomination of CSOs/private sector representatives interested to be appointed members of the RPOC.

The Council passed six resolutions including the reorganization of the RPOC and Secretariat; creation of RPOC Special Action Committees; schedule of quarterly meetings; designation and location of Regional Internal Security Operations (ISO) Coordinating Center; and RPOC Internal Rules of Procedure.

Present were Cebu City POC Chairperson, Mayor Michael Rama; Bais City POC Chairperson, Mayor Luigi Marcel Goñi; Canlaon City POC Chairperson, Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas; regional directors of national government agencies and offices; and representatives of other Council members.

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DILG-7, RAFI ink partnership anew

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG-7) inked another partnership with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) towards community development and sustainability.

The two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for its collaboration in social, economic and physical programs areas, and Memorandum of Agreement for the Multi-Stakeholders Advisory Committee (MSAC)-Local Governance Regional Resource Center (LGRRC)-7 on Monday, March 27, at the RAFI main office in Cebu City.

DILG-7 Director Leocadio Trovela, DILG Cebu Province Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero, RAFI’s Chief Operation Officer Riella Mae Christa Guioguio and Chief CAP Officer Estee Marie Plunket officially sealed the partnership at RAFI’s Plenary Hall.

Also present during the signing were PDMU Chief Rommel Correa, LGCDD Assistant Division Chief Jerson Obo, DILG-7 and RAFI personnel.

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Dir. Trovela receives KOR’s Distinguished Service Medal award

Knights of Rizal (KOR) DILG-7 Chapter commander Director Leocadio Trovela was given the coveted Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) Award for his exceptional service to the Order on Saturday, March 25, at the Regional Office in Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City.

Aside from the distinguished recognition, the KOR DILG Chapter continues to widen as seven new personnel underwent knighthood on the same day, namely: Sir Jesus Robel Sastrillo, Jr.; KR; Sir Archie Garson, KR; Sir Charles Albert Caayaman, KR; Sir Alfredo Rias, KR; Sir Roland Marquez, KR; Sir Roland Gonzales, KR, and; Sir Norman Contado, Jr., KR.

Also 10 brother knights from the DILG-7 chapter were elevated to the second-degree Knight Officer of Rizal, namely: Deputy Chapter Commander Sir Ian Kenneth Lucero, KOR; Chapter Chancellor Sir Rommel Correa, KOR; Deputy Chapter Chancellor Sir Jude Anthony Diaz, KOR; Chapter Pursuivant Michael Eltanal, KOR; Deputy Chapter Pursuivant Sir Jerson Obo, KOR; Chapter Exchequer Sir Jerome Gonzales, KOR; Deputy Chapter Exchequer Sir Ronnel Atuel, KOR; Chapter Archivist Sir Celerino Magto, Jr., KOR; Deputy Chapter Archivist Sir Jupiter Dawa, KOR, and; Chapter Auditor Sir Anson Baroro, KOR.

The activity was graced by the KOR Supreme Commander Geraldo Calderon, KGCR.

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DILG-7 completes 4-day E-CLIP SUCCESSION

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-7 completed the training workshop on Significant Understanding and Coaching Calibrated on ECLIP Systems, Strategies, and Implementation Orientation (SUCCESSION) 2023 on Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) on March 21 to 24, at Subic Bay Peninsular Hotel, Subic Bay Freeport, Olongapo City, Zambales.

This is part of the efforts to capacitate ECLIP implementers.

The officials and personnel who represented the DILG-7 were Provincial Director Farah Gentuya, PDMU Chief Rommel Correa, LGOO VI Kurt Philip Matas, LGOO V Marven Ecarma, LGOO V Gemylene Espina, and LGOO II Janieva Dandan.

Also present were members of the E-CLIP committee, and different government agencies of Negros Oriental, Bohol, Cebu City, and Lapu-Lapu City.

The activity started with a keynote address from the Undersecretary for Peace and Order Oscar Valenzuela. An introduction to the overview of the activity was presented to set the sequential tasks to promote deeper understanding and generate insightful analysis from the participants. Also, it facilitated the conduct of social engagements and establish study groups throughout the exercises.

A set of activities comprising five different sessions covered a wide range of topics from March 22 to 23. Each session was designed to cover a specific aspect tailored to the operational needs of the implementation of ECLIP and supplement the existing competency of the implementers.

The first session discussed the following: Program Phases and Processes, Guidelines on the Construction of Halfway Houses, Guidelines on the DILG-Administered Package of Assistance: Institutional Arrangement, and Monitoring and Evaluation Forms.

The second session tackled DILG-DND JMC No. 01 s. 2021: Process and Procedures for the Disposition of Firearms, Explosive, and Ammunition of former rebels and former violent extremists.

The third session provided guidelines on the validation and authentication of former rebels not listed in the PSRTG, the fourth session focused on the Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL) tool, while the fifth and final session involved the application through a workshop on action plan on ECLIP.

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LGRRC-7 Knowledge Sharing conducted

In line with the Department’s thrust in making DILG a knowledge-centric organization, the DILG-7 under the leadership of Regional Director Leocadio Trovela conducted the second edition of the LGRRC-7 Knowledge Sharing Sessions for its personnel.

Thirteen personnel participated in the two-month knowledge-sharing sessions, which capped off Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Lantip Training Center.

Director Trovela delivered his inspirational message and led the awarding of certificates to the participants and the resource speakers.

The in-house resource speakers were namely: LGOO V Planning Officer Designate Frislie Gay Virador, LGOO II Legal Officer Designate Atty. Michael Vencynth Braga, Regional Information Officer Richiel Chavez, LGOO II Sofia Lorraine Ygot, LGOO II Mark Kevin Cimafranca, and LGOO II Jomari Lavador.

The Regional Information and Planning Unit spearheaded this activity which started on February 4 and was conducted in every Tuesday and Thursday.

The topics were knowledge management strategies, advanced aptitude test, problem-solving strategies, among others.

Some of the participants are set to take the Civil Service Examination on March 26, 2023.

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DILG Central Visayas celebrates Int’l Day of Forests

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-7 joined the annual global celebration of the International Day of Forests led by the DENR Central Visayas Regional Office in coordination with CENRO Argao on March 21, 2023, at Pugalo, Alcoy, Cebu.

The activity, with the Theme: “Healthy Forest for Healthy People,” kick-off with a mangrove planting activity and a short ceremony.

The personnel who represented the DILG-7 were Accountant II Ronnel Atuel, IO I Charles Albert Caayaman, ADA IV Abondio Habulin, ADA IV Joselito Albino, and Ralfe Jacalan.

Also present were the representatives from CSC, DEPED, PNP, LGU Alcoy, DMC, FAO, and other sectors.

Further, DILG-7 conveyed its resolute commitment to promoting the quality development of our environmental management system towards sustainable environmental protection and conservation.

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