VOL. 2 NO. 4 Apri-June 2018 Political Leadership ...€¦ · eruption of Mt. Mayon, landslides, storm surge among others to evacuation and providing healthcare to their constituents

1PCL NEWSApril-June 2018

Apri-June 2018VOL. 2 NO. 4

Political Leadership EnhancementPCL Teams up with Albay Chapter

The Philippine Councilors League through the Legislative Academy in close coordination with PCL Albay Provincial Federation Chapter headed by Honorable Alan Rañola of Legazpi City scheduled the Political Leadership Enhancement Program on May 31 to June 2, 2018 at the Grand Ballroom, The Oriental Hotel in Legazpi City, Province of Albay.

Dr. Cedric D. Daep, Department Head of Albay Public Safety Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) gave a lecture on the climate in Albay, calamities which hit the province and the creation

of APSEMO. He emphasized how they effectively respond to natural disasters like typhoons, floods, earthquake, eruption of Mt. Mayon, landslides, storm surge among others to evacuation and providing healthcare to their constituents.

Mayor Noel E. Rosal of Legazpi City shared their best practices including the Galing Pook Award they received in year 2014. He presented various innovative projects they accomplished and many Public-Private Partnership Programs they implemented such as the sanitary landfill and central terminal.

Two facilitators from Manila namely Genesis Villaflores and Jeferlito Menguin lead the teambuilding. The afternoon session of the delegates was filled with activities, fun and laughter. Afterwards, the councilors went to see the Cagsawa Ruins. At 6 in the evening, they proceeded to the Mayor’s Night (Welcome Dinner) sponsored by Hon. Rosal and were entertained by the City Legazpi Choir, GRD Dance Troupe, TRIO and the Voice of Memories. Mayor Rosal once again extended his generosity by offering ocular visit at the Sanitary Landfill.

City Councilor Gregorio Fernand Imperial III lead the PCL Creed while PFP Alan Rañola gave his welcome remarks. On behalf of the PCL leadership and NP Chavit Singson, National Chair Danny Dayanghirang and NEVP Benny Brizuela gave their words of appreciation.

Representing DILG Assistant Secretary Jonathan Malaya, former Masbate Vice Governor Atty. Vince Revil gave a lecture on Federalism and laid down the immediate plans of the National Government on the possible shift to this system of government. He was assisted by DILG Region V through Atty. Zalmar Uddin, focal person and legal officer. During the Open Forum, PCLLA Executive Director Dr. Larry Caminero, Regional Chairperson Owen Garcia, Provincial Federation President Shiela Baclaan of South Cotabato, City Chapter President Atty. Mila Arroyo and other Councilors from General Santos and Nueva Vizcaya participated during the Open Forum.

Representative Joey Salceda as the luncheon speaker on the second day, talked about the advantages and economic impact of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN). He encouraged everyone to fully understand the different sections of the law and

explained why it is essential for the ordinary Filipinos.

In line with the thrust for continuing education of its members, selected PCL Officers learned about campaign management specifically on utilizing the 4+1 M namely Man, Machinery, Message, Money plus Methodology. Infanta, Quezon Councilor Hon. LA Ruanto as a strategist, shared his knowledge on ensuring ability to win during local elections. He also stressed the importance of utilizing the social media.

Apart from the said activities, the attendees had the opportunity to visit the Legazpi City Sanitary Landfill, ride ATV at the foot of the Mt. Mayon and enjoy the pili nut delicacies as well as spicy bicolano dishes. During the Closing Dinner, Governor Al Francis Bichara, thanked PCL for choosing his province. He called on all members to utilize the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines or ULAP as the voice of the local officials to lobby on certain matters in Congress. He discussed salient points in Constitutional Reform and Federalism.

Provincial Federation and City Chapter Presidents extended their appreciation to PFP Alan Rañola for the warm hospitality and congratulated him for a fruitful event.

Philippine Councilors League (PCL) National Executive Officers with PCL Albay Provincial Federation members during the Political Leadership Enhancement Program on May 31 to June 2, 2018 in Legazpi City, Province of Albay.

2 PCL NEWS April-June 2018

PCLLA Governance and Research Conference

The Philippine Councilors League Legislative Academy in partnership with Philippine Christian University and Belarmine Global Education scheduled the first Governance and Research Conference on May 24-26, 2018 at Bayview Park Hotel, City of Manila.

Around 500 students of Baccalaureate, Masteral and Doctoral Programs participated in the said activity. The Opening Program was graced by PCL LA Executive Director Larry Caminero and Dean Robert Galindez, PCU Extension and Transnational Education.

They gave the overview of the conference. VP for Academic Affairs Kathleen Rose Guimbatan provided a message while Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair General Danny Lim served as the Keynote Speaker. He talked about the upcoming projects that will alleviate the traffic condition in the Metro as well as current issues and community concerns. On behalf of the PCL National President Luis “Chavit” Singson, Regional Chairperson Atty. Oliver Owen Garcia reported several accomplishments of the League.

Former CHED Commissioner Dr. Alex Brillantes, President of Philippine Society for Public Administration and Executive Director Dr. Lisan Calina discussed about Developing Research-Based Policies and Data Mining. IT Director of SRIA Ms. Jocel Calcena presented the EDMODO/LMS or the online storage of e-books and other learning materials while Executive Director Rico Pableo of the National Commission for Culture and Arts talked about the priority programs of their agency.

On the second and third

days, Dr. Ramon Ricardo Roque, Senior Deputy Secretary General of the House of Representatives gave updates on human resources management and CESO programs; Atty. Odilon Pasaraba, DILG-BLGS Director presented about high-impact programs which DILG and the LGUs can organize. General Esperion Javier of the Philippine Sugar Corporation discussed about the basics of Federalism.

The highlight of the activity was the students’ consultation and presentation of research topics. The students were also given the

opportunity for a campus tour to see the facilities of the Philippine Christian University in Taft, Manila. For his personal assistance, National President Singson sent a Partas bus to be utilized during the campus tour.

PCLLA Executive Director Larry Caminero encouraged the government officials to finish their education as this will also assist them in finding a better future after government service. He added that on the past administrations, several three termer councilors were appointed to career positions due to their PCLLA degrees.

Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair General Danny Lim talked about the upcoming projects that will alleviate the traffic condition in the Metro as well as current issues and community concerns during the first Governance and Research Conference on May 24-26, 2018 in Manila.

PCL LA Executive Director Larry Caminero with Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair General Danny Lim during the first Governance and Research Conference on May 24-26, 2018 in Manila.

Baccalaureate, Masteral and Doctoral Programs students during the first Governance and Research Conference on May 24-26, 2018 in Manila.

2018 Local Legislative Award ImplementationThe First National Award Committee

Meeting for the 2018 Implementation of the Local Legislative Award was held last May 24, 2018 at the 27th Flr., DILG NAPOLCOM Center, Edsa corner Quezon Avenue, Quezon City. The meeting was presided by Atty. Mila Arroyo representing the PCL National President, Luis C. Singson.

Members of the NAC include OIC Assistant Director Vivian P. Suansing from DILG; Ms. Adamar Estrada, representing the Department of Agriculture; Ms. Catherine Espedido representing the Department of Social Welfare and Development; Mr. Aurelio C. Gloria representing the Department of Budget and Management; Mr. Arniel Rey G. Alcaraz, representing the Department of Environment of Natural Resources; and Mr. Edwin R. Glindro, representing the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The meeting focused on the review of

the Award criteria and guidelines. For 2018, it was suggested that the award categories are as follows:

• Outstanding Sanggunian in Highly Urbanized Cities Category;

• Outstanding Sanggunian Independent Component Cities Category;

• Outstanding Sanggunian in Component Cities Category;

• Outstanding Sanggunian in 1st to 3rd Class Municipalities Category; and

• Outstanding Sanggunian in 4th to 6th Class Municipalities Category

Likewise, field documentation, as necessary, of National Finalists may be conducted. Cash Award from PCL is up for the approval for the National Board.

Part of the NAC meeting is the PCL Executive Director Ester Cuadra and the Technical Working Group from the BLGS-DILG.


PCL opens a FEDERALISM Advocacy Partnership with DILG

In line with DILG Memorandum Circular 2017-117 dated September 13, 2017 which calls on all local government units, organizations and individuals to implement Federalism-related information campaign activities within their jurisdiction, Philippine Councilors League National President Luis “Chavit” Singson met with the Secretary of Department of The Interior and Local Government (DILG) General Eduardo Año and Assistant Secretary Jonathan Malaya.

The ceremonial signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between PCL and DILG has been scheduled on May 4, 2018 at the DILG Office in Quezon City. However due to urgent activities, the signing was reset. The draft MOU is presently

PCL NEVP conducts Ocular of Iloilo HotelsPCL National Executive Vice

President Benny Brizuela with Regional Chairperson Maria Shiela Gange of Guimaras and Executive Director Esther Cuadra conducted ocular inspections at various hotels in Iloilo City for the second time on April 24-25, 2018.

As preparation for the upcoming 3rd Quarterly NEO NB CLLEP in Iloilo City on 20-22 June 2018, NEVP Brizuela, as head of the five-man Working Committee for the said event, has been negotiating with the local hoteliers to acquire the least possible rates. Prior to the Subic event, NP Singson clearly announced the need to support the different projects and programs of PCL Local Chapters through a considerable share from the surplus which they could potentially acquire. Hence, NEVP Brizuela said they must reduce or eliminate unnecessary expenses per quarterly event.

Initially on 4-5 April 2018, NEVP Brizuela met PCL Iloilo Chapters headed by PFP Licurgo Tirador, CCP Jose Treñas and the managers of

Richmonde, Eon, Mansion, Injap, Gold Berry, Mansion and Marriott to finalize the pencil booking reservations spearheaded by RCC Shiela Gange. After successful renegotiations, he immediately endorsed the contracts to PCL National President Chavit Singson for approval. As of this time, around 1000 rooms were tentatively reserved.

PCL National PRO Bembot Bermejo, Accommodation Committee Chair and PCL Legislative Academy Dr. Larry Caminero also joined the said activity. They both assisted in finalizing the requirements as well as the schedule of activities with the local host members.

National Chairman Danny Dayanghirang also visited Iloilo City on April 19-21 to double check the rates and met with the Iloilo local officials. He sought their full support for the success of the 3rd quarterly event. Together with Visayas Vice-Chairman Mitch Patricio, RCC Shiela Gange and RCC Myra Abubakar, he conducted site inspections in Guimaras.

being reviewed and enhanced by the legal department of DILG.

NC DAYANGHIRANG GRACES LOCAL AND REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES

Philippine Councilors League (PCL) National Chairman Danilo C Dayanghirang graced the 1st Asian Conference on Dangerous Drug Abuse Prevention and Recovery Program in Tagum City on 17 April 2018. The said conference highlighted Mind Education as the New Approach to Drug War participated by around 200 leaders from the education sector, health sector, drug enforcement agencies and local government units in the Philippines and Asia.

Philippine Councilors League National Chairman Danilo Dayanghirang graced the launching of B4BG (Bayan for Bong Go) Movement last April 9, 2018 at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City. The said event was attended by leaders from Regions 1, 2, 3 and 4, and ARMM, showing their support to SAP Bong Go to run on the 2019 Senate election.

Philippine Councilors League National Chairman Danilo “Danny” Dayanghirang with PCL National President Chavit Singson attended the Joint PCL National Board MANCOM Meeting at the Corinthians Garden, Quezon City on 6 April 2018.

Philippine Councilors League National Chairman Danilo “Danny” Dayanghirang dicussed about the Political Goals, Nation Building, Issues of Political Development, Role of Bureaucracy and Influence of Politics and Administration during the Liga ng mga Barangay ng Pilipinas Region 1 Convention at the Grand Regal Hotel, Lanang, Davao City on 9 April 2018.

Philippine Councilors League National Chairman and Davao City Councilor Danilo “Danny” Dayanghirang graced the PCL Davao Del Sur Congress with PCL Mindanao Vice President and Davao Del Sur President Hon. Tata Sala on April 14, 2018. Councilor Dayanghirang talked about the importance of hard work and honesty in public service.

Philippine Councilors League National Chairman Danilo “Danny” Dayanghirang during the 2018 International Youth Fellowship World Youth Camp at Tagum City, Davao Del Norte on April 22, 2018.NC Dayanghirang visited Iloilo and Guimaras for the upcoming NEO NB CLLEP

From left to right. DILG Secretary Gen. Eduardo Ano, NP Chavit Singson and DILG Asec Jonathan Malaya.


13 March 2018 at 2 PM to 5 PM

National Executive Officers (NEO) Meeting

Fortune Seafood Restaurant, Best Western Subic

AGENDA

Dissolution of PCL Credit Cooperative

Assignment of Executive Director Esther Cuadra after Reinstatement

Submission of PCL Coop Financial Report by then Coop Chair Ivy

Amendment to the 90-day Policy of Claims

PFPs reports on Provincial Assembly, 4TH Quarter

Briefing on Subic Preparation by Host and Committee Chairs

Update on ePlus IDs

Update on Vigan Kits

Assistance of PFPs during NEO-NB CLLEP/Provincial Assembly

Consensus on the kind of Souvenirs for Iloilo NEO NB CLLEP

Mobilization fund for NEO NB CLLEP for Iloilo P500,000k STL

Mobilization Fund for Case hearings P30k Subject To Liquidation and

replenishment

Resolution No. 1 Series of 2018, A Resolution Concurring and Endorsing

the Assumption of Hon. Kamid A. Paja as Federation President of the PCL

–Sultan Kudarat Federation and Ex-officio Member of the Sangguniang

Panlalawigan of Sultan Kudarat, by Virtue of Succession.

Resolution No. 03-2018, A Resolution for the Assumption of Duty of Hon.

Leo F. Malinay of Lian, Batangas as the Provincial President of the Philippine

Councilors Batangas Federation Effective on March 1, 2018

Letter addressed to Hon. Luis C. Singson, National President from Hon.

Aldwin U. Aklao, PFP Eastern Samar, Re: request for support to provide

reliefs to Typhoon Urduja victims

13 March 2018 at 5-5:30 PM

PRESS CONFERENCE


Attendees: National Chairman Danny Dayanghirang, National President

Chavit Singson, National Executive Vice President Benny Brizuela, National

Treasurer Sharon Macabebe, National Auditor Kerby Salazar, National

Liaison Officer Jess Cruz and City Chapter President Lugie Garcia.

Members of Media: Bandera, Brigada, SBC TV 22 and CLTV 36

13 March 2018 at 6-8:30 PM

NATIONAL BOARD MEETING


AGENDA:

PCL Cooperative Fund Status

PCL IDs and Directory

1st National Executive Officers-National Board Meeting4th Series of Continuing Local Legislative Education Program

March 14-16, 2018 at Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention CenterSubic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City

Submission of Authenticated Birth Certificate of ED Esther Cuadra

Audit Walk-in participants in the past NEO/NB

Request of the NB – PCL bank account balance

Re-alignment of PCL Bank account

Updates of PCL Leadership Training of all PCL officers to be held in Albay-

by Dr. Larry Caminero

Report of Hon. Abubakar and Hon. Fariñas on the PCL Store

Preparatory Planning 2nd Quarter NEO/NB/CLLEP Iloilo.

a. Date June 20-23, 2018

b. Theme

c. Minimum Guaranty

d. Deadline of Registration

j. Hospitalization and Death Claims for Approval

k. Proposal from Atty. Alfredo Busico re book on Questions

& Cases by Sanggunian

After the PCL NB Meeting, a dinner, attended by both the NEO-NB Officers,

was held at the same venue. The new Director of DILG Bureau of Local

Government Supervision Atty. Odilon L. Pasaraba, was welcomed by the

League through National Chairman Danny Dayanghirang. Mr. Thony Dizon

with Mr. Manny Calonzo of Ecowaste Coalition presented the harmful

effects of lead while the team from Department of Science and Technology

composed of Dr. Marie Bugas, Clarita Magsadia and Nelly Rose Pablo

presented various facts from the Food and Nutrition Research Council.

DAY 1

14 March 2018 (Wednesday)

The delegates were given a festive welcome by the Olongapo Marching

Band and Batang Gapo Drum Beaters as they enter the Subic Bay Exhibition

and Convention Center. At 9 in the morning, the first batch of ITAPS (Integrity,

Transparency and Accountability in Public Service) Seminar was held. The

whole day activity was in partnership with the Office of the Ombudsman

spearheaded by the Anti-Corruption Committee of PCL. There were

75 delegates who joined. At the main plenary, the Olongapo City Local

Government shared their best practices through the offices of Disaster Risk

and Reduction Management Office, James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital,

Gordon College and City Events. The department heads presented the

historical background and current programs of their respective offices for

other LGUs to appreciate.

The Opening Program commenced with audio and video presentations

for the prayer, anthem, Olongapo and PCL Hymn. From Olongapo City,

Councilor Noel Atienza lead the PCL Creed while CCP Sarah Lugerna

Garcia gave the welcome message. National President Luis “Chavit”

Singson delivered his opening message stating the League’s Reform

Agenda. Representing Department of The Interior and Local Government

(DILG) was Regional Director Julie Daquiaog from DILG Region III. Atty.


Wilma Eisma, SBMA Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer welcomed

the delegates to Subic likewise narrated various milestones the SBMA has.

The delegates were provided with two Technical Sessions: (1) Local

Budgeting by Atty. Enrique Dela Cruz, former PCL Luzon Vice President,

Board Member from Bulacan Province and currently teaching at the

Law Department, University of Sto. Tomas and (2) Utilizing Technology in

Enhancing Public Service Delivery by Atty. Rico Paolo Quicho of Quicho &

Angeles Law Firm and a professor from University of Makati.

Executive Director of Public-Private Partnership Center of the Philippines

Undersecretary Ferdinand Pecson gave a lecture on several types of PPP

projects in the country and why the local government units should engage

in these kinds of projects. Usec. Pecson discussed about Republic Act

7718 and other DILG Memorandum Circulars. He stressed the mandate of

PPP and cited examples of these projects from the National Government

and LGUs. On the other hand, Philippine Economic Zone Authority Director

General Bgen. Charito Plaza shared that there are 379 operating economic

zones nationwide, wherein from 1995 to 2017, these ecozones generated

Php 3.6 trillion contributing to the country’s growth. She said that in setting

up economic zones, there is no graft and corruption and has benefits to

LGUs in terms of taxes and shares.

From 2 until 4 in the afternoon, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)

Zambales Chapter joined PCL lawyers headed by PCL General Legal

Counsel Atty. Rey Oliver Alejandrino for the Legal Help Desk. IBP Zambales

representatives were Atty. Winnie Bundang-Ortiz, Atty. Manny Rosapapan

Jr., Atty. Josefina Ela Bueno and Atty. Lito Orozco.

Welcome Dinner

14 March 2018 at 6PM

SBMA Board Walk

The delegates gathered at the SBMA Helipad area. A local priest delivered

the Muslim Prayer, while the National Anthem, Christian Prayer and

PCL Hymn were on audio-video presentations, Ms. Almira Lat sung the

Olongapo Hymn, Councilor Bas Palo lead the PCL Creed and Olongapo

CCP Lugie Garcia welcomed the delegates. Mayor Ed Pamintuan delivered

his message, highlighting the best things in Olongapo as a disciplined city

at the same time, discussed about Angeles City, his hometown. Coun. Atty

Winnie Ortiz introduced Olongapo Mayor Rolen Paulino as the evening’s

distinguished guest. Mayor Paulino welcomed the delegates to his city.

He shared various insights to the delegates being once a city councilor

himself. At the end of the speech, fireworks lit up the night sky followed by

a firedance production by the Exodus Tribe Dancers. The delegates were

entertained by Olongapo City Stretos Band, Sound Machine, Exodus Tribe

and Gummy Baes from Manila with Comedians T-Rex, Trish and Missy as

the hosts.

CLLEP (Continuing Local Legislative Education Program)

15 March 2018

8 AM to 2:30 PM

The Philippine Councilors League Legislative Academy, headed by

Executive Director Helario Caminero, in partnership by the DILG Bureau

of Local Government Supervision organized seven (7) breakout classes on

the following topics:

Bridging Leadership by Dr. Antonio Delos Reyes

Micro-Finance/ Go Negosyo by Dr. Alfredo Derecho

Managing Security Challenges by. Gen. Enrique Galang

Urban Planning by Professor Roque Magno of University of the Philippines

ITAPS by the Office of the Ombudsman (8AM to 5PM)

Road Classification, Speed Limit Setting and Enforcement and Road Crash

Data Collection by Atty. Sophia Monica San Luis

Strategic Planning and Management by Dr. Robert Galindez

All functions rooms of the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center

(SBECC) were utilized. After the morning classes, the delegates proceeded

to Plenary 2 for their lunch break. On a working lunch, National Chairman

Danilo Dayanghirang talked to the delegates concerning League

operations, problems and issues. National President Luis “Chavit” Singson

likewise discussed status of current projects and other urgent concerns.

Afterwards, the delegates went back to their respective classes for the

Federalism Consultative Forum. Discussion on the proposed form of

government was provided afterwards, survey forms were answered by the

councilors. Through the PCL LA, data will be gathered and summarized.

The PCL National will endorse the results to the Senate and Congress as

feedback from the league of councilors with regard to the proposed shift

to the Federalism form of government.

Several councilor-delegates went to see the tourism areas in the Freeport

Zone particularly Ocean Adventure, Zoobic Safari, JEST Camp and Treetop

Adventure. Approximately 1,900 delegates joined the tours.

Closing Dinner

15 March 2018 from 6 PM to 9 PM

SBECC, SBFZ

The Closing Dinner started early around 6 in the evening with Basic Mode,

Pasi Voci and Ms. Almira Lat as the performers.

PCL Luzon Vice President Atty Darwin Icay from Taguig City introduced

his Congresswoman, the Honorable Atty. Pia Cayetano, Deputy Speaker

of the House as the Guest of Honor. On her speech, the former Senator

was delighted to see the councilors and gave her inspirational message.

The Philippine Commission on Women representative Ms. Maria Kristine

Josefina G. Balmes talked about the role of PCW as a catalyst for

gender mainstreaming, authority for women concerns and advocate for

empowerment, equity and equality. She also laid down their legislative

agenda to the 17th Congress as well as their objectives for the Women’s

Month. Representing Secretary Arthur Tugade, Undesecretary Reinier

Usec Reinier Paul Yebra of the Department of Transportation gave a talk

about the projects of DOTr on roads, railways, airports, LRT and MRT, ports

and the PUV Modernization.

After the program, the delegates were once again entertained by local

band Basic Mode and Ms. Ethel Booba, as the guest performer from Manila.


DILG Adopts Local Legislative AwardAtty. Odilon L. Pasaraba, CESO V of

the DILG Bureau of Local Government Supervision called a meeting on 17 May 2018 at the 27th Floor, DILG-NAPOLCOM Center in Quezon City to discuss the proposed BLGSLG Leagues Workshop and creation of Local Legislative Award.

As the highlight of the said gathering, Director Pasaraba endorsed the LLA Program, which was an established regular event of DILG and PCL since 2006, to the Malacañang. President Rodrigo Duterte was expected to sign an Executive Order establishing the Local Legislative Award. This aspires to give recognition to Sanggunian that has exemplary performance in building the foundation of meaningful local administration and development. Provinces, highly urbanized cities, component cities and municipalities may join. They may submit ordinances or resolutions which could highlight innovation or excellence thereby attain a desirable socio-economic and environmental outcome to the community.

The proposed EO will establish

an Award Committee composed of the Secretary of DILG as the Chairperson with the heads of Leagues (League of Vice Governors of the Philippines, Provincial Board Members League of the Philippines, Vice Mayors League of the Philippines and Philippine Councilors League) as Vice-Chair. The members are various Secretaries of the National Government: Department of Agriculture, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Budget and Management, Department of Environment and Natural Resources as well as the President of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with a Representative from a Non-Government Organization involved in policy studies or capacity building related to local legislation.

Once the draft EO is signed and implemented, the submission of entry documents shall be October to be reviewed by the National Board of Judges until November this year. The selection of National Winners will be by January next year and the Awarding Ceremony is on March 2019.

Romblon Chapter holds 2nd Provincial Assembly

Presidential Assistant Secretary Christopher “Bong” Go and PCL National President Luis “Chavit” Singson graced the opening ceremony of the PCL Provincial Federation Chapter of Romblon 2nd Assembly on May 21, 2018 at the Legend Villas, City of Mandaluyong, Metro Manila.

With the theme “PCL Romblon,

Sustainable Environmental Tourism Through Responsive Legislation, Provincial Federation President Honorable Virgilio Maulion spearheaded the said event. He invited SB Rollie Lachica to discuss about Legislations for Environmental Stability and Tourism, PCL National Liaison Officer Atty. Jess Cruz, PCL National Secretariat Executive Director Ms. Esther Cuadra, PCL LA Executive Director Dr. Larry Caminero, PhilVolcs, Regional Director Ma. Luisa Diploma of DILG-MIMAROPA, Honorable Mark Anthony Reyes, President of Vice Mayors League Romblon Chapter as well as top ranking officials of Romblon Province.

The event ended with PCL Got Talent showcasing various gifts on singing, acting and dancing.

PCL Batangas assembly on April 25-27, 2018 in Iloilo City

PCL Negros Oriental headed by PFP Miguel Dungog spearheading coastal clean-up with LGU Tanjay, Parole probation office and the community.

PCL Ormin Hub and Chairs

Surigao del Norte 2nd Provincial Assembly headed by PFP Marlon Coro

PFP Miguel Dungog of Negros Oriental hands over the PCL death assistance to the family.

PCL Nueva Vizcaya Chapter regular monthly meeting headed by PFP Prescilla Marcos with Hon. Raplh C. Lantion, Mayor of Bayombong and Vice- Mayor Ronnie Galvez.

PCL Camarines Norte 1st Provincial Assembly 2018

CPR copies given to Romblon Province Assembly delegates courtesy of Mayora Menchie Abalos thru Coun. JCC.

PCL Aklan provincial meeting headed by PFP teddy Tupas

LOCAL CHAPTER ACTIVITIES

Little League Baseball Tournament conducted by the PCL San Antonio Zambales.

During the conduct of the 2nd PCL Zambales Governor’s Cup Inter-town Volleyball Tournament.

9th PCL Rizal Sports Fest

The Philippine Councilors League (PCL) - Region XI Chapter conducted its 1st 3-day PCL Regional Assembly at the Club Samal, IGaCos on May 23-25, 2018. Updates on PCL were featured during the first day while lectures on Countering Violent Extremism and DILG Updates were discussed on the second day. PCL National Chairman and Davao City Councilor Danilo C Dayanghirang graced the said assembly on its second day.

PCL - Rizal PCL - Negros Oriental PCL - Capiz

PCL - Zambales

PCL - Nueva Vizcaya

PCL - Surigao del Norte

PCL - Oriental Mindoro

PCL - Aklan

PCL - Batangas

PCL- Region XI

PCL Capiz out of town session

Philipppine Councilors League (PCL) National President Chavit Singson with Presidential Assistant Secretary Christopher”Bong” Go with PCL Romblon members and top ranking officials of Romblon Province.

PCL- Camarines Norte


PCL ADVOCACY CENTERBriefer on the Proposed Budget Reform Bill

Introduction The Proposed Bill strengthens government’s accountability to the people for its use of public funds. Ultimately,

it improves the ability of government to deliver direct, immediate, and substantial services to the people, especially the poor.

1. It is a landmark law that seeks to modernize the Budgeting system by establishing holistic, and internationally-established principles encompassing the whole PFM process, the whole public sector, and all PFM institutions. It also seeks to resolve the currently fragmented legal framework on PFM as well as inconsistencies with the 1987 Constitution (vis-a-vis recent SC decisions).

2. The bill strengthens Congress’ power of the purse that all expenditures must be approved by Congress as enshrined in the Constitution; and to enable Congress to review and approve proposed appropriations against clearly defined performance information and actual reported performance. Includes:

a) Tightened rules on the declaration of, and setting limits on the use of, savings; b) The rationalization of Special Purpose Funds (SPFs), lump sum funds, Special Funds, and Special

Accounts in the General Fund (SAGFs); c) Mandatory fiscal, financial, and performance reports by the national government and individual agencies

for the examination of Congress. d) Clearer rules on the re-enactment of prior years’ appropriations as well as the preparation and approval

of supplemental appropriations.

3. The bill will usher the shift to an annual cash-based appropriations and the introduction of the Extended Payment Period.

4. The bill seeks to secure the institutionalization of many key PFM reforms such as the Treasury Single Account, the Accounting and Auditing Reforms, as well as the development of an Integrated Financial Management Information System through binding legal mandates for the same; as well as strengthened roles and responsibilities for PFM institutions.

Structure and Key Features

1. Roles and Responsibilities: specifies additional legal powers and obligations of all PFM institutions, particularly Congress, the President and the Executive (DBM, DOF, NEDA, line agencies, etc.), and COA. In particular:

a) Congress’ review of government financial and non-financial accountability reports and COA audit reports through existing or new committees;

b) The President’s approval of the Statement of Fiscal Policy, the Medium-term Fiscal Strategy, and the Budget Priorities Framework; and

c) The DBM evaluation of financial and non-financial performance of the NGA’s, GOCCs, and LGUs; monitoring the annual cash appropriation of NGA’s’; integration of the government’s financial information system in collaboration with DOF, BTr, and COA; and formulation and overseeing human resource and capacity development requirement on PFM.

2. Fiscal Responsibility: establishes fiscal responsibility mechanisms that oblige each new government to articulate and adhere to a comprehensive and legally-binding medium-term fiscal strategy and regular fiscal reports. The proposed bill also includes a provision requiring a Financial and Budgetary Information Sheet for all proposed expenditure-adding or revenue-eroding measures containing an estimate of the financial and budgetary implications of said proposal for the initial year of implementation and the next five (5) years.

3. Budget Preparation, Execution and Adjustment: promotes disciplined and policy-oriented budgetary decision-making and approval, and the faithful execution of the enacted Budget. This section includes: a) Linking planning, budgeting, and reporting through, among others, the DBCC Medium Term Fiscal Strategy,

Mid – year and Year-end Fiscal Reports, the Annual Agency Plans, and Quarterly Appropriations Reports; b) Shifting from Multi-year Obligation-based Appropriations to Annual Cash-based Appropriations; c) Limiting the number of SPFs and lump sum funds, tightened rules on unprogrammed appropriations, clearer

rules on the declaration and use of savings, and parameters on re-enacted budgets and supplemental appropriations; and

d) Institutionalizing of key PFM reforms, such as the program budgeting, the immediate release of funds upon enactment of the General Appropriations Act, Early Procurement, and Multi-year Contracting Authority (MYCA).

4. Financial Management: specifies arrangements for the planning and control of cash in the Treasury and the management of revenues and liabilities. This section includes: a) The institutionalization of the Treasury Single Account; and b) The regular review of Special Funds and SAGFs and the stipulation of sunset provisions.

5. Accountability and Reporting: establishes financial management and internal control rules for agencies, agency-level planning and reporting requirements, and whole-of-government reporting and audit. This includes: a) The responsibility of NGA heads to ensure financial management and internal control, as well as compliance

with annual plans, budgets & reports; and b) The responsibility of Department Secretaries to approve and include attached agencies’ and GOCCs’

plans, budgets, and reports in the Departments’ reports.

6. Transparency and Participation: strengthens mechanisms for participatory budget process and people’s access to public financial information through, among others, standards on public disclosures and reporting and publication of the People’s Budget.

7. Enforcement: specifies sanctions for non-compliance with law and procedures, including: penalties for financial misconduct and criminal offenses, institutional sanctions for failure to comply with reporting and other requirements, etc.

8. Final Provisions: identifies implementing rules and regulations; transitional arrangements; amendments to existing legislation. This includes the requirement to produce a Transition Plan to spell out the timetable for the roll-out of provisions that may not be immediately implementable.

Special Thanks to the Office of: REPRESENTATIVE KARLO ALEXEI NOGRALES

Chair, Committee on AppropriationsHouse of Representatives

PCL ADVOCACY CENTERREPRESENTATION ALLOWANCE AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE (RATA)

OF PCL PROVINCIAL FEDERATION PRESIDENTS (PFPs)Advocacy Summary

For the PCL Provincial Federation Presidents (PCL-PFPs) to receive fully the representation allowance and transportation allowance (RATA) given to the regular members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) as Ex-Officio Member.

BackgroundSec 508 (b), Chapter II Leagues and Federations of Local Elective Officials, Title Six, Leagues of Local

Government Units and Elective Officials, Book III The Local Government Units of the Local Government Code of 1991 provides that “Sanggunian members of component cities and municipalities shall form a provincial federation and elect a board of directors and a set of officers headed by the Presidents. The duly elected president of the provincial federation of sanggunian members of component cities and municipalities shall be an ex-officio member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan concerned and shall serve as such only during his term of office as President which in no case shall be beyond the term of office of the SP concerned”.

The IssueThe PCL Provincial Federation Presidents have common sentiment that as far as the RATA is concerned, it

should be given in full and not just the difference between the RATA of the municipality/city councils and the provincial councils considering that their coverage is the entire province compared to the regular SP members who are only serving in their respective districts. This is on top of the Sanggunian standing Committees they chaired, co-chaired or as member.

The RATANature: RATA is a collective term for two distinct but complementary allowances: Representation Allowance

(RA) and Transportation Allowance (TA). Both allowances are provided to select government officials to cover related expenses incidental to and in connection with the actual performance of their respective functions.

RATA may either be commutable or reimbursableCoverage: 4.3 Sanggunian Members, including Ex-Officio MembersEquivalent Ranks to National Government Officials: Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member, SG.27 is equivalent to Director III, SG-27 (Assistant Bureau Director)

Department of Management (DBM) PositionItem (4)(g)(i) of the Senate and House of Representatives joint Resolution (J.R.) No. 41, s. 2009, lists the

Representative and Transportation Allowances (RATA) among the Specific-Purpose Allowances and Benefits under the Total Compensation Framework of the Compensation and Position Classification System established under Republic Act (R.A.) No. 67582, as amended. These are granted to government officials down to division chiefs at monthly standard rates in order to defray representation and transportation expenses while in the actual performance of the duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Item (7)(b) of JR No. 4 further provides that the rates of RATA shall be determined on the basis of the income class of each local government unit (LGU).

Section 45 of the General Provisions of R.A. No. 10352, the FY 2013 General Appropriations Act (GAA), provides new rates of RATA, as well as the policies governing the grant thereof. It further provides that the RATA for local government officials equated to national government officials entitled to RATA “shall be at the same percentages as the salary rates under R.A. No. 6758, as amended.”

In the Annual General Appropriations Act, there is always a provision on RATA stipulated in a certain section. In the 2016 GAA it is found in Sec. 59 Vol III.No.1

“Representation and Transportation Allowance. Government officials with the following ranks and their equivalent, as determined by the DBM, while in the actual performance of their respective functions, are hereby authorized monthly commutable representation and transportation allowance at the rates indicated…”

Since the opening of the 16th Congress, the House Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization chaired by Cong. Jesus Sacdalan of which the GSIS Advocacy has been lodged, has conducted only one Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting chaired by Congessman Antonio Tinio on September 2, 2015 attended by Councilor Raul Corro, Advocacy Committee Chair and Ms. Esther Cuadra, Executive Director for Advocacy and Programs.

During the said TWG meeting, Councilor Atty. Corro strongly manifested and justified the PCL GSIS Advocacy.

The GSIS representative raised the following issues:

1. Who will pay the employers share? Is this included in the voluntary payment of the premium?2. Is age being considered in this advocacy because the person who volunteers to avail of the option should

not be more that 54 years old so that the six (6) years he/she will continue paying he/she will be in the optional retirement age of 60 already.

On the question of Councilor Corro what benefits a three termer local elected official will enjoy if he/she is separated from Service considering that he/she is not entitled to a retirement benefits.

The GSIS responded:

The concerned elective official is entitled to the following GSIS Benefits thru an application:1. SeparationBenefits For those members who are separated from service and who have at least 8 years of service but less than 15

years, shall be entitled to cash payment equivalent to 100% of the member’s Average Monthly Compensation (AMC) for each year of creditable service, but not less than P12,000.00, payable upon reaching the age of 60 or upon his/her separation if he/she is already 60 years of age at the time of separation.

2. Cash Surrender Value (CSV) The application for CSV is required in case of resignation, retirement or separation from the government service

and for those with elective position (councillors, mayors, governors, vice-mayors and provincial board members) but excluding barangay officials who are receiving honoraria.

CSV- refers to cash surrender value, which is the amount to be paid to the policy holder of Life Endowment Policy (LEP) or optional life insurance policies when he/she is separated from the service before maturity date of the policy.

The above benefits can also be availed by defeated incumbents in an election.

• In the 17th Congress, two (2) TWG Meetings tasked to consolidate all the bills have been conducted headed by Cong. Antonio Tinio

October 19, 2016 February 15, 2017

and two (2) Committee Meetings on Government Enterprises and Privatization on: September 7, 2016 March 15, 2017• HBN 471 “AN ACT FURTHER STRENGTHENING THE GSIS” authored by Cong. Antonio Tinio and Cong.

Francisca Castro, a substitute bill consolidating 23 bills, is actually the same Third Reading version from the 15th Congress supported by GSIS. This is still pending with the Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization chaired by Cong. Jesus Nonato Sacdalan, 1st District, North Cotabato, since July 26. 2016.

Sec. 6 of the above bill on Effect of Separation from the Service-“ A Member separated from the service shall be deemed an inactive member of the system. An inactive member shall be entitled to whatever benefit she/she has qualified for in the event of any contingency compensable under this Act.”

Here too the the “Option” provision was deleted.

Portability Law• DOJ opined that a remedy maybe availed of by PCL using RA 7699 or the Portability Law wherein a former

elected official may voluntarily contribute this time in the SSS System , either as an employee or a self-employed individual and the SSS will now add his total contribution so that he/she can enjoy social security benefits under the SSS Law.

• HB 1864, proposing amendments to RA 7699 or the Portability Law (Cong. Christopher De Venecia)

GSIS does not support the proposed amendments. GSIS explained that the Portability Law is a mechanism to enable an employee, who cannot avail of retirement benefits from either GSIS or SSS due to lack of minimum number of years of required premium contribution, to “totalize” his/ her creditable services or contributions for purposes of old age, disability, survivorship and other benefits. GSIS said that giving the employee the option to choose from which system to apply for retirement pension would be unfair to GSIS members who contributed a minimum of 15 years to the fund. SSS did not submit a written comment but said that it agrees with the points raised by the GSIS.

GSIS and SSS will assist the TWG in formulating acceptable amendatory provision to the bill.• The Secretary of the Committee on Government Enterprise Marlon Valencia suggested to visit the Office of

Cong. Maximo Rodriquez,Jr. brother of former Cong. Rufus Rodriquez to file a Bill with the “option” provision as an amendment to the GSIS law or a Special Bill providing Retirement Benefits to Elected Officials.


Dear brothers in the Philippine Councilors League:

Our warm greetings of peace, love and happiness to all local legislators! It is another quarter and we cannot thank everybody enough for the strong cooperation and support being extended to the League as your beloved organization. Rest assured we are doing our best to fulfill our duties as your leaders.

CONTINUING EDUCATION. Article 17 of the Philippine Councilors League Constitution and By-Laws creates the PCL Legislative Academy. This PCL Program is responsible for the capability building of the PCL Members other local legislators and public servants.

As we all recognize the significance of education, we all should take note that this is not just for the youth. Education is equally important to the Councilors as there is a need to continuously equip ourselves with the latest trends, technology and additional knowledge.

We need formal education. This will help us to be hired, promoted or in the least, be recognized in the society. Let us support the PCL Legislative Academy in their objectives of helping you finish Baccalaureate, Masteral or Doctoral courses. These curricula are specially designed for the requirements as public servants in the course of your responsibilities and commitment in the government.

On 31 May to June 2, we have organized a learning activity in Legazpi City, Albay Province. To Governor Al Francis Bichara, Mayor Noel Rosal and all participants, thank you for making this event successful. In the near future, we hope more delegates will be joining this kind of activity hence acquire more skills and build camaraderie with each other.

FEDERALISM. Together with the Office of Assistant Secretary Jonathan Malaya, we shall sign a partnership agreement through Memorandum of Understanding as DILG’s Advocacy Partner. Secretary General Eduardo Año has warmly acknowledged this proposal and ordered the Legal Department to enhance our draft MOU.

ANTI-CORRUPTION. Together with Office of the OMBUDSMAN, we are now regularly conducting ITAPS Seminar (Integrity, Transparency, Accountability in Public Service). Apart from the PCL National, several LGUs through the PCL Local Chapters are now organizing these ITAPS Seminars in their respective jurisdictions.

LOCAL LEGISLATIVE AWARD. DILG will launch LLA as a nationwide program to all Sanggunians. As our project since 2006, we are deeply honored on this move. Let us all support this project and continue to be prime movers in the excellence for local legislation.

SHARING OF BEST PRACTICES. We are strengthening this program because we perceive the need to assist each other to perform well. In all activities of PCL, the local host presents various accomplishments which we can emulate. This will enhance local government capability. On top of this, we have invited the Provincial Federation and City Chapter Presidents to share their outstanding legislative measures to the PCL Members during the Plenary Session. We dream of making a positive change in the whole nation through the simple ordinances we can implement within our respective jurisdictions.

REFORM AGENDA. Noting that LGU funds be invested to the right priorities, efficiently and effectively utilized, we recognize the regulations being set by the Commission on Audit, Department of Budget and Management and Department of the Interior and Local Government. We are continuously disallowing excessive expenses and managing well the PCL Funds. As we go through this strict process, we hope to receive full support from our dear PCL Officers.

Our NEO NB CLLEP is not perfect, however we strive to discover various ways to serve you better. We need everybody’s cooperation to make this possible. Once again, thank you for the patience and commitment to PUBLIC SERVICE ABOVE SELF.

Mabuhay ang mga Konsehal! Mabuhay ang PCL! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

Yours on behalf of the League,

National Chairman DANNY DAYANGHIRANG National President CHAVIT SINGSON Councilor, Davao City Councilor, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur

M essage from the PCL National Chairman and

National President

PHILIPPINE COUNCILORS LEAGUE2nd QUARTERLY NEO/NB MEETING/CLLEP

JUNE 20-22, 2018Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center, Olongapo City

NATIONAL SECRETARY GENERAL’S MEMBERSHIP REPORT AND ACTIVITY REPORT

I. MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING PROFILE Total Number of Councilors Nationwide 16,764 Total Number of New Councilors 5,839 Total Number of Old Councilors 8,713 Total MGS as of January 2018 14,552 Percentage of Members in Good Standing 86.80%

II. CLAIMS (total as of MAy 2017- January , 2018) HOSPITALIZATION 318 DEATH 95

III. NEO/NB MEETING/CLLEP QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES/MANCOM MEETING/ISLAND CONGRESS/REGIONAL & PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLIES

Activities Venue Date

1st Quarterly National Executive Officers (NEO)/National Board (NB) Meeting/Continuing Local Legislative Education Program

Subic Bay Free Portzone, Olongapo City March 13, 2018

Activities Venue Date

3rd Quarterly National Executive Officers (NEO)/National Board (NB) Meeting/Continuing Local Legislative Education Program

Zamboanga City September 19-21, 2018

Special National Board and National Officers Meeting

NPs Residence, Corinthian Gardens, Quezon City

April 6, 2018

Political Leadership Enhancement Program

Oriental Hotel, Legazpi City, Albay

May 31-June 2, 2018

PCL Romblon Provincial Assembly Legend Villas, Mandaluyong City

May 21-23, 2018

PCL MIMAROPA Regional Assembly Mansion Hotel, Iloilo City May 24-26, 2018

PCL Nueva Ecija 2nd Capacity Enhancement on Effective Legislation Good Governance & Federalism

Jurias Pension, El Nido, Palawan

May 30-June 1, 2018

PCL Region VII Regional Assembly Lapu-Lapu Shrine, Lapu-Lapu City

May 23, 2018

PCL Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Assembly

Crown Regency, Cebu City June 25-27, 2018

IV. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

Reported:

JOAQUIN EMMANUEL PIMENTELNational Secretary General

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