Chapter 3. Major Accomplishments for the Year 2018
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Chapter 3. Major Accomplishments for the Year 2018 Chapter 3. Major Administrative Governance Accomplishments for the Year Implementation of Provincial Ordinance No. 164 or the Number Coding Scheme 2018 For years, traffic has been one of the main problems for Caviteños due to the high population density in the province. The strategic location of Cavite being near Metro Manila attracted investors to start business, and workers in the The Provincial Government of Cavite (PGC) led by Governor “Boying” Remulla metro to settle in the area. conducted various programs, trainings and projects for the year 2018. It continues to be true to its mandate of providing services that improve quality of After studying traffic volume in the province for a year and a half, a number life and socio-economic conditions of Caviteños. coding scheme was implemented in major highways in Cavite that started in February 2018. This aims to help ease traffic and save commuters’ time spent on the road because efficient public and private transportation is a measure of progress. Provincial Ordinance No. 200 - Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression (SOGIE) Ordinance and its Implementing Rules and Regulations On 04 July 2017, the Provincial Governor approved the Provincial Ordinance No. 200, An Ordinance Upholding and Protecting the Rights of Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Every Citizen Regardless of their Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression (SOGIE) in the Province of Cavite, which was enacted by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Cavite during its 67th Regular Session on 04 December 2017. The said ordinance was authored by Cavite Vice Governor Jolo Revilla, sponsored by BM Kerby Salazar and co-sponsored by all Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members. It aims to promote equality and protection of LGBTQ in the province and eliminate all forms of discrimination that violate and offend the equal protection of human rights, particularly those discriminatory practices based on sex or sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, considering the needs on a steady and alarming rise in violence against LGBTQ community. Page | 29 The SOGIE ordinance includes the prohibited acts against the LGBTQ community In 2018, the OPG was able to conduct 45 Ugnayan sa Barangay during the and its corresponding penalties. Some of the important features or provisions of period of June to December. Part also of this program was the distribution of the ordinance are the programs and policies for the protection of the LGBTQ, rice wherein 6,780 sacks of rice were given to 169,500 recipients. This program including the participation of private sectors and barangay government through opened the door of the Provincial Government and made it within reach to LGBTQ Desk. The special provision of this ordinance is the provincial celebration ordinary Caviteños. for recognition of LGBTQ Community for every month of May which comprised of various social programs and activities to empower and provide recognition for the benefit of LGBTQ in the province. The Office of the Provincial Vice Governor was drafting the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Provincial Ordinance No. 200, in coordination with the implementing agencies/offices of the ordinance and the Provincial Legal Office to ensure that all of the important provisions in the ordinance as rose during the public hearing were included. Provincial Ordinance No. 226 – Comprehensive Youth Code On 01 October 2018, During Its 107th Regular Session, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Cavite enacted The Provincial Ordinance No. 222, An Ordinance Establishing a Comprehensive Youth Code in the Province of Cavite, Providing Governor Remulla delivering his message at the Ugnayan sa Barangay in Implementing Guidelines, Appropriating Funds, And For Other Purposes Thereof. Trece Martires City This ordinance was introduced by Vice Governor Jolo Revilla and Board Member Donation of Patrol Vehicles, Rifles and Investigative Reyniel Ambion and sponsored by Board Member Rhyan L. Natanauan. This is to promote and protect the physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well- Equipment to Cavite PNP being of the Caviteño youth, inculcating in them patriotism and nationalism and The Provincial Government encouraging their involvement in public and civic affairs. prioritizes the safety and security of people in Cavite, The ordinance includes the Rights and Responsibilities of the Youth, Regulated thus, Governor Remulla led and Prohibited Acts, Policies and Programs for the Youth, Awards, and the donation of patrol Recognition, Implementation, Youth Summit/Linggo ng Kabataan, Administration vehicles, rifles and and Partners, and other provisions on youth empowerment. investigative equipment to the Philippine National Ugnayan sa Barangay Police – Cavite on December 2018 in Camp Pantaleon The Ugnayan sa Barangay is a modern picture of public service which intends to Garcia, Imus City. The reach those less privileged Caviteños who cannot easily go to the Provincial Provincial Government and Capitol. Local officials led by Governor Remulla visit different barangays to other local government units Governor Remulla shakes hand with PSPT Segun in the turnover identify the needs and to assess what the local government can do for them. ceremony of patrol vehicles donated a total of 35 police Page | 30 patrol vehicles, four motorcycle units and 56 rifles to the Cavite PNP. Items/Equipment Released for FY 2018 Furthermore, the Provincial Government distributed 15 units of L300 FB Van Items/Equipment No. of Items/Equipment worth Ρ13.76 M, 36 brand new units of armalite rifles worth Ρ12 M, and crime Handheld Radio 12,285 laboratory equipment to the Provincial Police. The turnover ceremony was also CCTV 860 attended by PNP Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde and CALABARZON Motorcycle (with sidecar) 233 Police Chief Ted Carranza. Motorcycle (Bajaj) 799 Prior to this, the Provincial Government donated 10 patrol vehicles to Cavite PNP in the first quarter of the year. Cavite Provincial Director PSupt William Segun The CCTV units were donated to barangays, schools and Homeowners’ witnessed the turnover ceremony in the Cavite Capitol Grounds, Trece Martires Association. PSupt. Michael Ceciliano, PPO Deputy Police Director for Operations City. The said donations will be a great help to the Provincial Police in in Cavite, also discussed the duties and responsibilities of barangay officials and maintaining peace and order in the province. tanods in responding to crime during the distribution of handheld radios. Governor Remulla and Vice Governor “Jolo” Revilla with the Cavite PNP Distribution of Handheld Radios, CCTV and Motorcycle Management of Employment Facilitation Service The Cavite Provincial PESO has sustained its ISO 9001:2015 certification and Patrol Vehicles to Different Barangays registration through its enrolled/certified process, the Management of Part of the Provincial Government’s campaign to improve peace and order Employment Facilitation Service with three (3) core functions: situation in the province was the continuing development of the people tasked to enforce laws in the local level. In consideration of the crucial role of barangay 1. Provision of Labor Market officials and tanods in crime prevention and as first responders in cases of Information- Provincial PESO conflicts, the OPG distributed handheld radios, CCTV units and motorcycle patrol conducts monthly job vacancies vehicles to different barangays in Cavite. solicitation that generated a total of 72, 189 job vacancies Page | 31 from 132 active partner companies for 2018. Monthly job vacancies CAVITE JOB CARAVAN 2018 are posted at the Cavite Provincial PESO Fanpage as well as at the The Provincial Government of Cavite through the Cavite Provincial PESO in LINKod Kabitenyo Website. PPESO also submits monthly reports to cooperation with the Cavite PESO Managers’ Association (CPMA), Inc. led by Dr. DOLE for its continued support to the agency’s advocacy on Eva R. Defiesta and in partnership with the Cavite Mayor’s League (CML) strengthening the labor market information in the region and has been organized the Cavite Job Caravan 2018. It was conducted in four (4) legs held in a recipient of commendations for its timely submission. different cities/ municipalities in the province i.e. 1st Leg held at Brgy. Bulihan Covered Court, Silang, Cavite and hosted by PESO-Carmona, Silang, and General 2. Provision of Pre-Employment Guidance and Counseling/ Coaching- To Mariano Alvarez, 2nd Leg held at Cavite Provincial Capitol Gounds, Trece enhance every applicant’s employability, the Provincial PESO conducts Martires City, Cavite and hosted by Cavite Provincial PESO, PESO-Trece Martires Pre-Employment Guidance and Counseling/ Coaching through a kit that City, Indang, Tanza, City of Dasmariñas, City of Bacoor, City of Imus, and City of covers tips for job hunting, job interviews, a decent resume, among General Trias , 3rd Leg held at Brgy. Kaingen Covered Court, Kawit, Cavite and others. For 2018, PPESO served and guided/coached a total of 175 hosted by PESO-Kawit, Cavite City, Noveleta, and Rosario, and 4th Leg held at applicants. Sigtuna Hall, Tagaytay International Convention Center, Tagaytay City, Cavite and hosted by PESO-Tagaytay, Amadeo, Mendez, Alfonso, General Emilio Aguinaldo, Magallanes, Naic, Maragondon, and Ternate . A total of 3, 440 job applicants gathered in the venue hopeful to find a job suited to their qualifications and capabilities within the total