SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 PCL NEWS 1

VOL. 1 NO. 2 SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017 PCL, PDEA signed a pact: FIGHT ILLEGAL DRUGS

From left: Atty. Erastus Sandino B. Austria, Port of Davao District, PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino, Presidential Adviser Atty. Francis Tolentino, National President Chavit Singson, National Chairman Danilo Dayanghirang. Back: National Executive Vice President Benny Brizuela, National Treasurer Sharon Macabebe and National Auditor Kerby Salazar. A signing of the PCL National Executive Vice Memorandum of Understanding was held between the National Treasurer Sharon Philippine Councilors League DePresident Leon BenitoMacabebe, Brizuela, National PCL (PCL) and the Philippine Drug Auditor Kerby Salazar, National Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to formalize their partnership on the current administration’s Austria,Liaison OfficerPort of Atty. Davao Jesus District Cruz Collector,and Atty. Erastuswho represented Sandino B. during the welcome dinner offight PCL against National illegal Executive drugs Customs General Isidro Lapena. CommissionerPCL intends of tothe assist Bureau PDEA of Meeting-Continuing Local in accomplishing its mandates LegislativeOfficers/National Education Program Board and functions through local on September 18, 2017. legislative participation and The MOU was signed by advocacy campaign. The League PCL National Chairman Danilo can likewise assist in lobbying Dayanghirang, PCL National various concerns of PDEA as President Luis Singson and to its program implementation PDEA Director General Aaron and enforcement on the Aquino in the presence of Presidential Adviser Atty. help the current administration Francis Tolentino, PCL National national level. Both aspire to Memorandum of Understanding being signed by PDEA Chief General Aaron Aquino and National President Chavit Singson witnessed Vice Chairman Elmer Datuin, . by Atty. Francis Tolentino, Atty. Erastus Austria and the PCL National Officers during the 3rd NEO NB CLLEP in Davao City. in its fight for a drug-free NP Singson welcomes councilors to City

On 6-8 December 2017, bid for the Palarong Pambansa on the first day so the city and Governor Ryan Luis Singson closely coordinating with PCL the 4th Quarterly National province can both share their in terms of accommodation, Executive Officers-National CLLEP apart from the usual best practices in local governance Medina for the conduct of the transportation, catering, event 2018.activities, During the PCL the delegates 4th NEO-NB will and tourism. Several VIPs will andthree-day Vigan Cityevent. Mayor The Juan Tourism Carlo and other administrative of Continuing Local Legislative tour around the area particularly also highlight the PCL event as Offices and Sanggunians are now requirements. BoardEducation Meeting Program and 3rdhas Seriesbeen he personally invited his good scheduled in Vigan City. Calle Crisologo, Mansions and friend Senator , As his humble gesture, atMuseums, the Baluarte, Vigan Bantay Traditional Belfry, DOT Secretary Wanda Teo plus PCL National President Luis the presence of Hollywood action “Chavit” Singson welcomes the Furniture Makers and Red Clay star Steven Seagal who stays with councilors in the place he used Crafts,Craft to Burnaysee for Pottery,themselves Antique how him for an upcoming television to serve once as councilor more it achieved the said international series. than five decades ago. He said distinctions. Philippine Councilors Vigan has become a progressive Once a lawmaker who League National President Luis city and well-known globally sponsored Republic Act 7171, “Chavit” Singson has instructed as UNESCO World Heritage known as the Tobacco Act which the PCL National Secretariat Site and New 7 Wonder Cities. directly brought employment headed by Executive Director He proudly added that Ilocos and livelihood to the region, NP Wilson Paclibar to coordinate Sur Province recently won the Singson said there will be lectures with the Offices of 2 PCL NEWS SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 Dayanghirang urges PRRD allies join TAPANG AT MALASAKIT

groups who support President to coordinate with Councilor Dayanghirang on their programs, projects and suggestions to make a positive change on the organization they belong to. Councilor Dayanghirang, one of the core members of the Alliance, expressed gratitude to all those who came and expressed support to the Duterte government. Aside from Councilor Dayanghirang, Councilors Mary

Marie Dayap were also present Joselleduring the Villafuerte launch. and April

The new coalition Tapang at Malasakit Alliance for the Philippines united in Taguig City for its launching last October 23. PCL National Chairman Manila. the Philippines. Dayanghirang as the and Davao City Councilor Tapang at Malasakit The said new group Secretary of the said alliance Danilo Dayanghirang called for Alliance for the Philippines was formed by presidential for he is one of those who help unity of all the supporters of is an umbrella organization daughter and Davao City Mayor Mayor Inday Sara in their city President Rodrigo Roa Duterte of groups that support the Sara Duterte-Carpio to unite aside from she knows him for the launching of the new Duterte administration. This Filipinos and put an end to personally. coalition Tapang at Malasakit is an alliance of groups who “destructive politicking.” Mayor Inday Sara also Alliance for the Philippines on believed in the President and Mayor Inday Sara encouraged the leaders of the trusted his vision of change for appointed Councilor Danilo different organizations and

October 23, 2017 in Taguig City, Dayanghirang lauds SM E-PLUS DELIVERS ID 2017 PCL Week Philippine Councilors chapters in the country League National Chairman of September of every year as are Forum on Federalism, Danilo Dayanghirang No.Philippine 212 declares Councilors the first Week. week Local Autonomy and commended all the In line with the said Decentralization, sponsorship proclamation, the PCL desired of Monday convocation chapters nationwide which to celebrate their founding PCLspearheaded local the federations/PCL week- anniversary with a week-long long celebration on September activities, which include the (flag ceremony), holding 1 -7, 2017 with the theme simultaneous tree planting, ofRun, ecumenical/lecture on interfaithEffective “Philippine Councilors League dental-medical mission and activities, sportsfest/ Fun and the Local Legislators: the giving of recognition to the Functions of Sanggunians, PARTNERS TOWARD country’s outstanding farmers, Legislation/forum on Climate Quasi-judicial Change ACHIEVING INTEGRITY AND teachers, policemen, and other EXCELLENCE TO ENSURE A civil servants. Reduction & Management, PEACEFUL AND PROGRESSIVE Other programs and Adaptation/and increase awareness Disaster thru Risk NATION.” activities conducted by various motorcade, tarpaulins, media Presidential Proclamation interviews, etc. Production of PCL ID cards in partnership with SM E-Plus.

islands/councils/federations/ Philippine Councilors League entered a partnership who frequent movie houses agreement with SM Lifestyle andbeneficial shopping for areas. the councilors He said, the ID is very easy to use. Upon presentation of the membersto produce under the identificationthe current new PCL ID, there will be administration.cards of its bona-fide discounts and incentives from PCL National Executive various partner merchants. He encouraged everyone for cashless transactions when proponentVice President way Benitoback his J. watching movies by loading incumbencyBrizuela, as the the programNational some amount (maximum Secretary General when he of Php 10,000) to the ID discovered the said multi- card thus get reward points, purpose ID said, he opened complimentary movie passes up the concept to National or enjoy freebies. President Singson and eventually presented his will complete its delivery of all proposal to the PCL National PCL IDs.By For December the details 2017, on how SM to use the new PCL ID, simply log on to eplus.ph to fully enjoy partner-mallBoard. has numerous PCL National Chairman Danilo Dayanghirang delivered his accomplishment report for the period of March to September 2017. branchesNEVP nationwide Brizuela said hence the its benefits. SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 PCL NEWS 3

th PHILIPPINE COUNCILORS LEAGUE 85 ULAP 4th QUARTERLY NEO/NB MEETING/CLLEP DECEMBER 6-8, 2017 Vigan City Convention Center, Vigan City NEB Meeting NATIONAL SECRETARY GENERAL’S MEMBERSHIP REPORT AND ACTIVITY REPORT

Total Number of Councilors Nationwide...... 16,764 I. MEMBERSTotal Number IN GOOD of New STANDING Councilors PROFILE...... 5,822 Total Number of Old Councilors...... 8,699 Total MGS as of September 2017...... 14,521 Percentage of Members in Good Standing...... 86.62%

II. CLAIMS (total as of MAy - September, 2017) HOSPITALIZATION...... 124 DEATH......

39 MANCOM MEETING III. NEO/NB MEETING/CLLEP QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES/ Activities Venue date Management Committee NP Singson Residence, November 21, 2017 Meeting (ManCom) Corinthian Gardens, Quezon City Management Committee NP Singson Residence, October 28, 2017 Meeting (ManCom) Corinthian Gardens, Quezon City 3rd Quarter National Ex- SMX Convention September 18, 2017 ecutive Officers Meeting Center Davao City (NEO) 3rd Quarter National SMX Convention September 19, 2017 Board Meeting (NB) Center Davao City PCL National Chairman Danilo Dayanghirang from Davao City and National Executive Vice President Benny Brizuela from Lucena City regularly attend meetings of Union of the Local Authorities of the Philippines to ensure the priorities of the councilors in the IV. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES country are heard and considered. Activities Venue date Philippine Councilors The meeting was model of Federalism. 1st Quarter National Subic Bay Exhibition March 14-16, 2018 League National Chairman convened by the National Executive Officers (NEO) and Convention Cen- Danny Dayanghirang from President Governor Al Francis comprehensively discussed National Board (NB) Meet- ter, Subic Bay Freeport The ULAP Officials ing and Continuing Local Zone, Olongapo City Davao City and National the details of the proposals in Legislative Education Executive Vice President Tayao of the Local Government preparation for the National Program (CLLEP) DevelopmentBichara. Professor Foundation Edmund Consultation Workshop on the City attended ULAP’s 85th presented a comparative proposed amendments to the Benny Brizuela from Lucena approach on Federalism while 1991 Local Government Code Meeting on 5 October 2017 at DILG Assistant Secretary on 6 October 2017 at Crowne ReportJOAQUIN By: EMMANUEL PIMENTEL theNational Metropolitan Executive Club, Makati Board Plaza, Ortigas Center, Pasig National Secretary General Councilor, Vinzons, Cam. Norte City. presented the DILG working City. Ricojudge Janvier Echiverri PCL Aurora goes to Vigan City PCL National President In attendance were President Hon. May Anne in Hotel Salcedo de Vigan Singson. Luis “Chavit” Singson councilors from the Gonzales and DILG Provincial while Honorable Francisco Several councilors from welcomed the delegates of the the Provincial Federation of 2nd Provincial Assembly of Casiguran, Dilasag, Dinalungan, National Executive as Vice-Chairman of PCL Zambales likewise attended PCL Aurora Chapter in Calle Dingalen,municipalities Dipaculao, of Maria Baler, Director Atty. Ofelio Tactac Jr. CommitteeZubia took on OathInformation of Office and together with their President, Crisologo, Vigan, Ilocos Sur on Aurora and San Luis headed Communication Technology by October 4, 2017. by the Provincial Federation duringVice President the opening Hon. plenary Benny PCL National President Chavit Brizuela gave his message Hon. Gigi Juarez.

PCL NEVP Benny Brizuela and PCL Executive Director joined the Provincial Chapter of Aurora during their assembly in Vigan City. Zambales Provincial President Hon. Gigi Juarez served as guest of honor. 4 PCL NEWS SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 PCL expresses full support to Tax Reform The Philippine hearing on the bill aimed to of National Economic and Organizations. presented and explained Councilors League was consolidate all the discussions Development Authority, In general, the attendees by Assistant Secretary Ma. invited by the Senate as that have been made for the expressed their support to Teresa S. Habitan during one of the resource persons Rosell-Ubial of Department the said bill emphasizing the 2nd National Executive for the general synthesis and finalize the questions ofSecretary Health, Dr. Paulyn Roberto Jeande the importance of making past thirteen (13) hearings hearing on the Tax Reform for and concerns in order for the Ocampo, former Finance taxation simpler, fairer and Meeting and 1st Series of Acceleration and Inclusion bill to be deliberated in the Secretary, Commissioner comparative on top of the ContinuingOfficers-National Local Legislative Board plenary. additional infrastructures The hearing was Internal Revenue, Under to be accomplished. Several (TRAIN) bill on 13 September Caesar Dulay of Bureau of at the Senator Laurel-Recto Secretary Ceferino Rodolfo members suggested details NationalEducation ProgramChairman in BacolodDanilo 2017, Wednesday, 9:30 A.M., Room of the Senate of the Edgardo ‘Sonny” Angara, of Department of Trade and on how to improve the draft, DayanghirangCity on June of 14-16, Davao 2017. City presided by Senator Juan Philippines, Pasay City, Metro Chairman of the Committee Industry, Margarito Teves, discussed supplemental said the Councilors are happy Manila. on Ways and Means. In former DOF Secretary, information while few that there will be additional According to the Senate attendance were Department Philippine Chamber of made some compromise appropriation of funds for Ways and Means Committee, of Finance headed by Under Commerce, Canadian agreements. local projects and programs PCL as an organization Secretary Karl Kendrick Chamber of Commerce, SGV The Philippine to be allocated to the Local of 16,000 local leaders in and Co., Philippine Society Councilors League National Government Units (LGUs) the country, will be a key Diokno of Department of for Cosmetics Surgery, once this proposed law will Chua, Secretary Benjamin beneficiary of the proposed National Tax Research Center, of Support to TRAIN after be passed. crucial reform. The last Secretary Ernesto Pernia and other Non-Government theBoard Department passed a of Resolution Finance Budget and Management, PCL Holds Coordination Meetings in Vigan

PCL National Executive from Lucena City headed Vicethe PCLPresident National Benny Secretariat Brizuela during the 2nd Coordination Meeting for the upcoming 4th

National Executive Officers- NationalLegislative Education Board Program Meeting andin Vigan 3rd City Continuing on December Local 6-8, 2017. The meeting was held on 4 October 2017 at the Vigan City Hall and attended by the

Vigan City Sanggunian, Vigan Ilocos Sur Tourism Office, Convention Center and Vigan City Hotels. Tourism Office, Vigan The PCL National Secretariat was welcomed by the Vigan City Vice Mayor Honorable Lourdes DG.

Honorable Ramil Arce. BaquiranOn behalf and of CityPCL CouncilorRegional

Medina Fariñas, the two city Chairperson Honorable Janina said meeting. officialsThe assistedgroup also PCL conducted on the ocular inspections on the possible venues like the Vigan City Convention Center, Calle

Another Coordination CrisologoMeeting andwas Plaza heldBurgos. on 26 October 2017 at the Provincial Capitol of Ilocos rooms to accommodate 1254 Surdelegates. to officially This meeting reserve was 557 attended by the PCL National Secretariat once again headed by NEVP Brizuela with RCC JaninaRyan AstomFariñas, andCouncilor Provincial Arce, Vigan City Mayor Baquiran, Councilor Farinas and Councilor Arce and PCL National Executive VP Brizuela with the tourism industry members of Ilocos Sur Province for the ProvincialAdministrator Tourism Cara Peredo. Officer preparation to the upcoming 4th National Executive Officers-National Board Meeting and 3rd Series of Continuing Local Legislative Education Program on December 6-8, 2017. SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 PCL NEWS 5

While PCL Local Chapters, situated on different areas in the country, conduct their andGarcia. Councilor Councilor Edward SerafinTan of ManilaBernardino City. of Marikina City September 2017 the Philippine After the mass, the group PCL National Councilorssimultaneous League activities, National on 3 proceeded to PCL Hostel in Las Pinas City for the donation of books in partnership QuezonOfficers City celebrated in observance Sunday of theMass PCL at Week. ABS-CBN Studio 5 in Incorporated. Ms. Christine The mass was attended with Book Media Press celebrates by PCL National Chairman extended her gratitude to the Danilo Dayanghirang, National LeagueJoy Gracia, on behalf GPTA of President,Las Pinas Vice-Chairman Elmer Datuin, National High School. National Executive Vice message, highlighted the National Secretary General importanceNEVP Brizuelaof the teacher’s on his PCL Week President Benito Brizuela, role in educating the youth. He was accompanied by NC Dayanghirang, NSG Pimentel, Joaquin Emmanuel Pimentel, National PRO Beeethoven Garcia and ED Paclibar in the Vice-ChairmanBermejo, National Oliver LiaisonOwen NPRObooks distribution. Bermejo, Mindanao VC Officer Jesus Cruz, Mindanao

PCL National Officers with the parents and teachers of Las Pinas High School during the distribution of books sponsored by Book Media Press Incorporated.

Province of Cebu Approves 2018 PCL Hostel Project

Governor Hilario Perez Message to the Honorable Capitol and other government Cebu’s service to the public. blissfulness to the Governor Davide III of the Cebu Sanggunian Panlalawigan agencies situated in the Councilor Oyas added that and his staff. Provincial Government has Members of Cebu through the Province of Cebu. he considers the hostel as It can be recalled that agreed to support the joint Secretary to the Sanggunian Honorable Earl Tidy one good project that will not only last September 2017 project of PCL Provincial that an amount of Php 25 Oyas, President of PCL-Cebu only incline their standing during an informal meeting, Federation Chapter of Cebu Million shall be provided Federation extended his in the Province of Cebu for the construction of a gratitude to the Governor for but will also help improve personally assured the Cebu Provincial Chapter to dormitory. This aspires to his full support. He said the their performance for the councilorsGovernor Junand Junbarangay Davide and Liga ng mga Barangay house the local officials project will accommodate country. On behalf of all officials that an amount of hostel for its members. from component cities and primordially the official other Honorable Members of Php50 Million for next year’s constructOn 16 a dormitory/October 2017,mini- municipalities and even other businesses and other the PCL Provincial Federation budget shall be allocated to the Office of the Governor provinces who have official significant activities that Chapter of Cebu, President business in the Provincial will certainly ascent PCL Oyas once again expressed his the PCL-ABC Hostel. transmitted his Budget 6 PCL NEWS SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2017

Passage of Revenue Code- Vital in the NC Dayanghirang calls for the massive City Operations says NEVP Benny PCL National Executive opened up the importance of use of PCL Website, Social Media having a stable source of local revenues apart from reliance National Chairman Danilo PCL has established group transportation and ViceCity Government President of Benito Lucena, J. to the IRA. In Lucena City, Dayanghirang considers the chats in Facebook and Viber accommodation concerns and Brizuelathey have shared approved that in the they have established their media as powerful tool in on the national, regional legislative matters. Revenue Code, Market Code own economic enterprises to effectively connecting the and island levels. These On the other hand, should and Tourism Code which assist its community projects. councilors all across the mediums have become the the PCL member requires have certainly boosted their Every year, Lucena City Public Market generates Php 21M, regions. He then called for regular communication further information, the Slaughterhouse earns Php the PCL local chapters to be link among the Provincial revenuesLGUs in the to country. Php 1.1B making 11M, Auction Market provides more innovative by forming Federation Presidents, City philippinecouncilorsleague. themAfter one eighteen of the months Billionaire of an income of Php 1.2M while Viber Groups to constantly Chapter Presidents and org)PCL Websiteshould (https://www.be visited continuous consultations with the Transportation Fees has a communicate with one the PCL National Officers. according to NC Dayanghirang. the concerned sectors from total of Php 2.1M these sum up another. Announcements and The site contains the PCL huge companies to sari-sari stores, plus a strong political annually under the Special As of the moment, important information are history, Constitution and will, the approval of the toAccounts. a total amount of Php36.8M successively passed Revenue Code was a big help Lucena City enlisted an officers, advocacy, Viber Groups. Urgent programs,By-Laws, legalactivities, documents, claims, Now the Lucenahins greatly for the development projects concernson through and the queries FB and downloadable materials, according to NEVP Brizuela. amountunder the of Phpinternal 131 revenue Million from the officers contacts and links. He added social programs the City allotment or IRA. This has Government offers to them, he been approved recently by the and their members that the official Facebook benefit from the numerous added. Lucena Development Council. are immediately Page regularly publishes The Philippine Councilors Highlighting the importance of addressed inside current activities and League has a present program assisting the said community those chatrooms: timely announcements. He on sharing of best practices during calamities, Lucena City these include medical encouraged everyone to among Sanggunians. NEVP has allocated Php 51 Million and death claims, continue liking and sharing for local disaster risk reduction seasoned City Councilor, management. memorandum its posts. Brizuela from his end as a circulars, invitations, PCL Got Talent Recognizing the various thirty delegates enlisted for the The Philippine Councilors League (PCL) organized its first talent search skills of the councilors in competition and due to time singing, dancing, acting and during the 3rd NEO-NB CLLEP in Davao City last September 19. arts, Philippine Councilors contestants were accepted. The constraints,judges selected only the fifteen top three (15) talent search on 19 September League organized its first of Php15,000, Php10,000 and CLLEP in Davao City. (3)Php5,000 winners respectively. with cash prizes 2017After during the the 3rdceremonial NEO-NB The winners were: (1) oath taking of the PCL Committee Chairpersons, Atty. Champion; (2) Councilor Teddy Resci Rizada the Master of CouncilorDe Dios, First Beverly Runner Ganzon,Up; and Ceremony, turned over the program to Regional Chairman Second Runner Up. The Davao Hon. Dan Mark Aurelia for (3)Champion Councilor will Harrybe challenged Benitez, by the PCL Got Talent Series 2 Competition. in Vigan City on 7 December the raffleRCC andHon. PCL Myra Got TalentPaz 2017. Abubakar of Zamboanga City, PCL Got Talent is open PCL Committee on Tourism to all councilors within the Vice-Chair, Councilor Eduardo current term. This friendly Piano of Olongapo City, competition aspires to Member of Tourism Committee showcase the different and UP Film Professor and talents of the PCL Members City Chapter President Elaine to achieve camaraderie, fun and entertainment during the served as the members of the fellowship dinners of the said 1st Place BEVERLY GANZON Sembrano of Baguio City quarterly event.

Panel of Judges. More than

2nd Place TEDDY DE DIOS 3rd Place HARRY BENITEZ SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 PCL NEWS 7 The Philippine Councilors League Advocacy Background Tabor of Cagayan de Oro Premium Contribution Ortigas, Pasig City 7 City but it was only during II Investment of Advocacy participants The Philippine the AdCom chairmanship of in the Field of Capacity Councilors League former Councilor Raul Corro the Contempt Power of Development 2. Formulating the of Muntinlupa City that • Congressthe Local Sanggunian Legislation on institutionalized under the Advocacy Committee As preparatory to CAPDEV Agenda for the ADVOCACYArticle XIX, Section 2 wasand actually made its mark the conduct of Local Competency-PCL Based- after his appointment and the Representation Legislation 101, the February 17, 2016 • Policyand GuidelinesTransportation in Local Government LGA Conference Room. 3 of the PCL Constitution 2015 under the National Allowance of the PCL Academy (LGA) required Ortigas, Pasay City 18 andMarch By-Laws 10, 2011 as AmendedNational confirmationPresidency of on Councilor April 8, Provincial Federation the following activities participants ,Congress Adopted at andthe Mall Ratified of Asia, on Maybelyn Fernandez. Presidents Pasay City. 1. Workshop on Harnessing Advocacy Mandate Capacities of the PCL (ToT) under the New Leadership PCL advocacies when Advocacy Committee 3. TrainingAugust 24-26, of Trainors 2016 appointed and PCL National • Researchinstructed onby futurethe Members for Greater In 2013, the 1st I Policy and Advocacy National President and Heights Drive, Sta. Cruz, Manila of the Advocacy Committee the Advocacy Committee The18 CoC Winford holders. Hotel, MJC Boardwas former confirmed Councilor Chairman Ramon (AdCom) LGA Teamwork Room, January 7-8, 2016 • GSIS Continued Optional

PCL ADVOCACY CENTER Activities THE PCL ADVOCACY WORKING FOR YOU! Major Accomplishments Policies Initiated and worked Program for Councilors for the approval of: Electedin partnership Officials (NEO)with Philippine Councilors League the Local Government POLICY AND ADVOCACY CENTER Academy (LGA),)- this OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT members of the Local is a term-based capacity • “AnCouncils, Act Conferring the appropriate upon development program Civil Service Eligibility” that aims to build (Republic Act 10156 strategic leaders out RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE dated Dec. 20, 2011). of the newly-elected Chairman COUNCILOR OLIVER OWEN GARCIA Vice-Chairman COUNCILOR EARL TIDY OYAS Cebu executive and legislative Members COUNCILOR Laoag City on the Grant of Step DOMINGO AMBROCIO,JR. Bukidnon localwho officials,would lead both their the COUNCILOR ELMER DATUIN • “RulesIncrement and to Regulations Elective local governments in COUNCILOR JESUS CRUZ Mandaluyong City becoming competitive, Baguio City ESTHER T. CUADRA Officials Based on Length institution for Executive Director of27, Service” 2016). (Joint Circular efficientdevelopment. and responsive After a CapacityNo. 1 s 2016 Development dated Jan Training of Trainors Office: PCL Center & Hostel; Brgy, Daniel Fajardo, Coastal Road, Las Piñas City Programs for Members (ToT) that produced Tel:# +63-2-9271132; Email Add: [email protected]/ [email protected] for 2015-2016 17 competent local legislators-facilitators,“ PCL LEGISLATIVE ACADEMY Local Legislation 101: PCL LEGISLATIVEPCL-­‐‑LA 4th Quarter Updates ACADEMY to Local Legislators • CapacityInitiatives Needed Assistance in for Governance”, was PCL - LA 4th Quarter Updates Governance (CALLING) Buildingimplemented Your in Roadmap eight (8) Schedule Schedule of Classes of Classes and New and Orientations New Orientations that focuses on capacity clusters from September- building and internalizing November,2016 in SCHEDULE OF CLASSES principles, frameworks Manila, Cebu and Davao Date Hubs Venue PCL-­‐‑LA In-­‐‑charge and tools on policy participated by 2,896 development, policy elective and some advocacy, budgeting, November 2017 December 2017 policy communications Butuan Dec. 1-­‐3, 2017 Grand Palace Hotel, Butuan City Rey Mapalad and policy evaluation Publicationappointive officials. Cagayan de Oro Nov. 10-­‐12, 2017 Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City Rey Mapalad and monitoring. Frequently Asked Davao Nov. 23-­‐25, 2017 My Hotel, Davao City Rey Mapalad Implemented from Questions (FAQ) on Isabela (Region 2) Nov. 23-­‐25, 2017 Dec. 14-­‐16, 2017 Cagayan State University Campus, Tuguegarao City James Louie Baldoza Eligibility of Members Laguna Nov. 23-­‐25, 2017 University of Makati Campus, Makati City James Louie Baldoza 2016 in Manila, Cebu and of the Sanggunian, Step OctoberDavao. 2015 to January Increment of Elective NCR Nov. 23-­‐25, 2017 University of Makati Campus, Makati City James Louie Baldoza PROGRAM ORIENTATIONS Cost of Participation by Date Venue PCL-­‐‑LA In-­‐‑charge Development Officials and Allowable • SeriesInterventions of for Capacity Newly Elective or Appointive. Government Officials November 23, 2017 XYZ Hotel, Tacloban City Doc Larry Caminero November 24, 2017 Catbalogan City, Samar Doc Larry Caminero November 25, 2017 Catarman, Northern Samar Doc Larry Caminero

8 PCL NEWS SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 3rd NEO NB Meeting & CLLEP September 18- 20, 2017 Davao City 3rd National Executive Officers- National Board Meeting and 2nd Series of Continuing Local Legislative Education Program September 18-20, 2017 at SMX Convention Center SM Lanang Premier, Davao City First Day September 18, 2017 with the Masters of Ceremony

Opening Ceremony Mabel Acosta, Councilors of Davao The Philippine Councilors Hon.City thanking Bernard the Al-Ag delegates. and Hon. Former Ilocos Sur Governor, Honorable Luis “Chavit” Singson during the National President’s Report. NEO Meeting Leagueand 2nd Series 3rd National of Continuing Executive Local Officers-NationalLegislative Education Board Program, Meeting while the delegates checked-in with the theme “Philippine to theirAt 3:30respective in the hotels, afternoon, the Councilors League: Christian- Muslim Councilors are one for Presidents, Provincial Federation Peace and Development”, was NationalPresidents Officers,and City Island Chapter Vice held at SMX Convention Center, Presidents proceeded to the SM Lanang Premier, Davao City on September 18-20, 2017. (NEO) Meeting. The highlights of On September 18, 2017 at Nationaldiscussion were Executive as follows: Officers around 11 in the morning, PCL NC Danilo C. Dayanghirang Legislative Academy Executive discussed the proposed Director Dr. Helario Caminero Memorandum of Understanding introduced the continuing with PDEA and signed MOU education program to the with the United Architects of delegates. He explained about the Philippines. He opened the courses under PCL LA, how up the present advocacy on the councilors can enroll and GSIS and amendment of RA obtain their degrees in Public 7160. NC Danny Dayanghirang Administration. After his talk, emphasized transparency as part City Councilor Atty. Rey Quitain of the continuous administrative of Davao City presented various priority. As to the current ordinances and resolutions of programs, PCL Legislative the Sanggunian Panlungsod of Academy is on-going while they Davao which can be replicated by intend to dissolve the inactive PCL other Sanggunians. On the other Credit Cooperative and return From left: National Auditor Kerby Salazar, National Treasurer Sharon Macabebe, National Chairman Danilo Dayanghirang, hand, National Executive Vice the funds to the PCL National. Presidential Adviser Atty. Francis Tolentino, National President Luis Singson and National Liaison Officer Atty. Jesus Cruz. Regarding Calamity Assistance, he gave an update on the PCL policy which will be left to the conduct an election through suggested to improve the system Legislative Academy that during secret balloting. Iloilo City on the PresidentArchitects Architectof the Philippines, Benjamin the previous NEO Meeting, they the assessment level considering other hand, is the sole bidder for discussed about the details of the Panganiban, Jr. of United had an ongoing activity in Davao Sangguniang Panlungsod is to fix the second quarter for 2018 in Memorandum of Understanding onDayanghirang distribution suggested of the financial that Visayas Island. (MOU) between PCL and UAP. He aid.they Onshould Capability conduct Building, training NCfor and Masteral Programs which Value. On other matters, the likewise appealed for support the PCL and come up a separate that the Bureau of Internal Cityare already such asin thethe fourth Baccalaureate month. RevenueIt also (BIR) was determines suggested Zonal to following resolutions were from the local legislators on their program for the same. Lastly, he Meanwhile, in Cagayan De Oro amend Section 457 and Section approved: (1) To retain the advocacies and programs at UAP. recommended that Viber be used City, they are on their second 458 of the Local Government as tool for communication. month. He added that in Code by increasing the maximum On behalf of National Mindanao, the partner institution amount as penalty for violation of strengthening the Public their current proposal on the PUV President Luis “Chavit” Singson, Association of Barangay Lastly, Atty. Aileen Lizada, Board was the University of Makati. local ordinances likewise amend Captain (ABC), (2) Resolution MemberModernization of LTFRB,Program presented and LGU Whereas, in Negros Oriental, the indigent constituents in their that they have a net surplus the partner institution was the on transportation business. respective area of jurisdiction, support from the PCL members of Php 11.5 Million from the Attorney’s Office (PAO) to assist all NEVP Benito J. Brizuela reported Siliman University but it can only SectionOn 133,the (j),case by of imposing PCL Credit tax Capacityand other Building.stakeholders She as sought they accommodate Masteral Program Cooperative, PFP Earl Tidy H. extension of the local election and intend to target reform on the for the second project, they have Oyas stated that there was a CDA (3)(4) IncreaseResolution of honorarium.requesting for the Bacolodpurchased event. a brand He new added Hyundai that and Caraga Region, it can cater Resolution recommending for The communication including the requirements for coaster. They also proposed to and no Baccalaureate. For Butuan the dissolution of the aforesaid from PFP Mildred Sanchez re systemPUVs and and Operators. regulations of LTFRB buy the hostel for the use of the noted that there was no Doctoral Cooperative. Further, there appointment of Coun. Ronald At 12 noon, the Program Philippine Councilor’s league and MasteralProgram yet and because Baccalaureate. they need He at was already a draft Resolution Cruz was referred to the PCL consequently the building will be dissolving the aforesaid General Legal Counsel. The Audit a welcome presentation by rehabilitated. the class. Atty. Garcia mentioned Cooperative as the product of Observation will be forwarded to Kalumon and welcome address It was reported that during was officially opened through least fifteen (15) members to start National Auditor Kerby Salazar. of PCL Davao City Chapter the 2nd Quarterly National they experienced a reduction With no other items to tackle, the President Hon. Nilo Abellera. On of students in their respective that the PCL Credit Cooperative NEO Meeting was adjourned at behalf of OIC Catalino Cuy, DILG that for the last five (5) years, the last Board Meeting where all classes due to absences and some ofwill thebe Boardvoluntarily Members dissolved. agreed Assistant Secretary Hon. Epimaco ExecutiveLocal Legislative Officers-National Education students have withdrawn from He requested for a copy of the V. Densing III served as the Board Meeting and Continuing the university. Resolution so that he can forward 5:30Welcome in the Dinner afternoon. Distinguished Guest and talked number of delegates reached PFP Oliver Owen L. Garcia to Ms. Ivy Durano, former Chair. At 6 in the evening, the ProgramTwo Thousand in Bacolod Seven City, Hundredthe total reported that PCL Advocacy delegates were entertained by and participatory governance. He Two (2,702) with total receipts Committee was included on the Girl’s Choir, Naughty Notes likewise talked about extremism amounting to Php 29,924,500.00, about the spirit of Bayanihan the proposed amendment to approvingIt was the noted dissolution that the ofBoard the the surplus from operations was the Local Government Code as PCL Cooperative and in turn Ms. School. Local Program Committee Php 11,574,118.55. On the Cash finally agreed to pass a Resolution Technical Working Group (TWG) Ivy Durano will release all the Bandin-charge and and Sta. PCL Ana Davao National City HighVice andexpressed the present appreciation conflict in to Marawi DILG at the Senate Hearings. One of necessary documents, funds, President Hon. Al Ryan Alejandre City.through The a PCLPlaque National of Recognition Officers the proposed amendments in passbook and everything which gave the welcome remarks. to DILG OIC Catalino Cuy and ASec Positionand the as remaining of July 31, 2017,available the the Local Government Code is will be deposited as a trust fund Honorable Luis “Chavit” Singson Densing. Netfund Cash for appropriationwas Php 36,842,501.38 was Php the Real Property Tax which was under the name of the Philippine rendered the National President’s Davao City featured its best 15,757,925. supported by PCL. It was recalled Councilor’s League. Further, the report on the status of PCL practices of local governance As to the update on the that one of the issues which came operations and current projects. through the following speakers: External Auditor, it was noted up during the discussion was Resolution and then, copy furnish Honorable Danilo Dayanghirang that during the previous National the determination of fair market BoardMs. Ivy Durano will sign and thethe CDA. aforesaid presented the League’s direction City Central 911, Chief Inspector value of the property considering The following Chapters through the National Chairman’s Chief Emmanuel Jaldon of Davao Secretary of DILG, it was agreed that LGU determines the same. As expressed formal intent to host Report. This contained the Officers-NBto have an MeetingExternal withAuditor. the such, the National Government accomplishments of the League Pio Rosero of Davao City Bureau proposed to remove the power for 2018: (1) Olongapo, (2) from March to September 2017. Gene Gulanes of Davao City Drug External Auditor is the current of Jail, Dr. Aland Mizelle of the of the Sangguniang Panlungsod the first quarter NEO-NB/CLLEP Hon. Gener Vergara of FemaleRehabilitation Jail AcademyCenter. PowerPoint and Dr. Moreover, the first task of the concerning the matter and told to discuss among themselves, City introduced Presidential Presentations were attached. City. transfer instead to other national Baguiohowever and if (3)the Albay.concern They cannot were Adviser Atty. Francis Tolentino, the The morning session ended NEO-NBPFP Meeting/CLLEP Oliver Owen L. in GarciaDavao agencies like DILG. The remaining Guest of Honor, who represented

be resolved, the PCL NB will SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 PCL NEWS 9

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte as the Keynote Speaker. Atty. Tolentino read the message of The first day ended with the President and personally raffleDomingo. and entertainment. The extended his appreciation to the MasterSecond of Ceremony Day September was Mr. Joey19, members. 2017 Continuing Local Legislative MOU Signing Education Program(CLLEP) PCL National Chairman Danilo Dayanghirang discussed for several minutes the rationale GovernmentBy PCL SupervisionLegislative Academy behind the highlight of the evening and On DILG 19 September Bureau of2017, Local the program. He reported that PCL PCL Legislative Academy with DILG was at the forefront for the and initially discussed a potential classes under the Continuing Local metpartnership PDEA Officials where on the May 2017local Legislative Education Program legislators may be of assistance to of the League. The delegates were assigned to three break-out drugs. Former MMDA Chairman sessions: 1. Role of Legislators in theAtty. said Francis agency Tolentino in fighting served illegal as a Peace and Development by Atty. witness, the Philippine Councilors League through the National Transition Committee; 2. Role of Chairman Danilo Dayanghirang Jose Lorena of the Bangsamoro and National President Luis and Peace and Development by “Chavit” Singson, signed the Legislators in Conflict Sensitivity Memorandum of Understanding with the Philippine Drugs Atty. Jesus Villardo of the GIZ Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Conflict Sensitivity and Resource through its Director General AssetsAtty. Arlene Management; Cosape of the 3. Ateneo Social Arron Aquino. Justicede Davao and Universitythe Common Center Good forby During his speech, DG Aaron Local Government. PowerPoint Aquino valued the League’s full Presentations were attached. intention to become PDEA’s Forum Chief of Philippine National Police (PNP) General talked about the current program of PNP. against illegal drugs. He then After the classes, the SMX pro-activecongratulated partner PCL for in the the sense fight Convention Center was once again morning session ended with 2017 – Resolution Adopting of responsibility to help attain the completely opened for the forum. numerous photo opportunities of NIR’s Regional Chapter the Treasurer’s Report vision of a drug-free Philippines with the Mayor of Davao City. specificallyChairperson onMark the Aurelia. membership NC Presented During the First as he likewise appreciated the Dayanghirang expressed his Day of the Davao City NEO- initiative of exerting time and Councilorsthe activity. Mary JoselleUndersecretary Villafuerte NB Meeting intention of appointing Hon. Mark resources hence will greatly andof J.National Melchor QuitainEconomic Jr. hostedand The members of the PCL September 2017. complement the operations of Development Authority Atty. Hon. Ferdinand Dysico as Deputy NB Meeting/CLLEP dated 18 PDEA. The Director General also the PCL National Chairman, AureliaSecretary as hisGeneral Liaison toOfficer replace and S. 2017 – Resolution said he acknowledges PCL as an National Vice-Chairman, Board, composed National of Hon. Renan Morales. The Chair 3. NBAuthorizing RESOLUTION and Approving NO.55 independent third party which Josecountry’s Miguel development Dela Rosa wasplans. the also expressed concerns on the could validate and bolster the firstThe Chief speaker of Philippine and discussed National the Chairmen, Regional Chairpersons new development regarding activities of PDEA. Police General Ronald Dela President/NEVP,and representatives Island of Vice-PCL DILG’s Memorandum Circulars the Supplemental Budget In the same manner, a Plaque Rosa talked about the current Legislative Academy, Credit for Government Organizations ofthe the National Office President. of the National of Recognition was similarly programs of PNP and announced Cooperative and PCL Advocacy, prohibiting assemblies outside its Chairman and the Office of given to former PDEA Director that the crime rates went down. jurisdiction. S. 2017 – Resolution General now Commissioner of Former Mandaluyong Mayor Hon. set at Rooms 4-5 of the SMX RCC Ma. Sheila Gange 4. NB RESOLUTION NO.56, proceededConvention toCenter, the NBSM MeetingLanang informed and extended of Hon. Ferdinand Dysico as Isidro Lapena. The plaque was various models of outstanding Premier. The meeting commenced invitations to the body of her ConfirmingDeputy Secretary the Appointment General thereceived Bureau by Atty. of Customs Erastus Sandino General Benjamingovernance Abalos being Jr.accomplished presented region’s Assembly to be held on of the Philippine Councilors in Mandaluyong City. Davao During the Privilege Hour, October 18 to 20, 2017 at New League. Collector, on his behalf. He also City Mayor Sarah Duterte Carpio atNational 3:45 in theChairman afternoon. Danilo B.delivered Austria, the Port message of Davao Districtof the extended appreciation for the Dayanghirang discussed the Visayas Island Vice-Chairman support extended to her father dissolution of the Negros Island TownMitchelle Plaza, Patricio Baguio announced City. that 5. NBDissolving RESOLUTION the PCL NO.57, Negros S. attend on the last minute due in winning the presidency. She Region and its implications on the the PFPs workshop was moved 2017Island – Region Resolution Chapter Officially and BOCto emergency Commissioner activities who cannotin the likewise thanked the PCL for to November 17, 2017 at Henan Terminating its Membership holding the event in Davao. The composition of the National Board Executive Director Effective October 7, 2017. Bureau of Customs. ResortWilson inPaclibar Bohol Province.provided updates in the PCL National Board on the scheduled 4th Quarterly S. 2017 – Resolution 6. NB RESOLUTION NO.58, body of possible problems that of Hon. Mark Aurelia as the NEO-NB-CLLEPmay arise on the and type informed of room the ConfirmingNational Chairman’s the Appointment Liaison accommodations provided by the Hotels in Vigan City. It was observed that many were family Officer.2017 – Resolution Approving rooms, dormitory type rooms, 7. NB RESOLUTION NO. 59, S. homestays and not the usual for Councilor Rubi Navarro of room accommodations provided theTupi, Grant South of Cotabato. Medical Benefit during PCL assemblies. 2017 – Resolution Supporting approved the following 8. NBthe RESOLUTIONNEO Resolution NO. Calling 60, S. Resolutions:The PCL National Board for the Establishment and Strengthening of Public 2017 – Resolution Setting Municipalities. 1. NBthe Venue RESOLUTION of the 2018 NO.53 First S. Attorney’s Office in all 2017- Resolution Approving CLLEP in Subic, Zambales. 9. NBthe RESOLUTIONGrant of Php NO. 100,000 61, S. Quarterly NEO-NB Meeting/ 2. NB RESOLUTION NO.54 S. each to the City of Bacolod 10 PCL NEWS SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2017

and Provinces of Negros the due process, police power Rehabilitation Vice-Chairperson – Carol Escudero Oriental and Occidental as and equal protection of laws. Committee Cunanan 5. PCL Assistance Desk their Respective Share from Councilor Dayap also enumerated Chairperson – Peter Marcus the Surplus PCL Gained from the hallmark legislations of Davao A. Matias Appropriation and City. 7. Peace and Order Committee 3. Budget,Procurement Finance, Center (NEO-NB/ National Treasurer Sharon Chairperson – Antonio Chairperson – Wilson Uy CLLEP/PCLConferences) Assemblies/Chairperson the62, BacolodS. 2017 NEO-NB – Resolution CLLEP. De Leon Macabebe rendered Vice-Chairperson – Sharon Conventions/Major 10.Approving NB RESOLUTION the Increase NO. the PCL Financial Report to Macabebe of the NEO’s Mobilization the audience. National PRO BakilanNelson “Tata” Sala Sr. 4. Disaster Prevention and – Jose Netu Tamayo to Php 15,000 and the 8. Vice-ChairpersonLegislation Committee – Jose Risk Management Fellowship Corresponding Increase for Chairperson – Oliver Owen Chairperson –Mark “Dan” After the oath taking, BeethovenMedia Press, Bermejo through presentedits Vice- Garcia Aurelia Atty. Resci Rizada, the Master the Davao event only. aPresident certificate PCL awardedNational Executive to Book 9. Health and Sports of Ceremony, turned over the the National Board during Committee program to Regional Chairman for the appreciation of the Samar Chairperson – Mark Philip 5. Vice-ChairpersonAgriculture – Serafin Hon. Dan Mark Aurelia for 11.Requesting NB RESOLUTION Ms. Ivy Durano- NO. ViceProvince President in the Benito company’s Brizuela, Ramirez BernardinoChairperson – Edward 63,Meca, S. former 2017 – Chairperson Resolution donation of books and other Vice-Chairperson- Mark Isidro Competition. RCC Hon. Myra Paz of the PCL Cooperative, reading materials to their Aurelia Vice-Chairperson – Peter theAbubakar, raffle andPCL PCLCommittee Got Talent on to Finally Turn-Over the students. 10. Tribal and Muslim Affairs Thomas Reyes Tourism Vice-Chair, Councilor Cooperative Fund to PCL Committee 6. Games, Amusements and Eduardo Piano, Member of National Represented by the Oath of Office Chairperson –Datu Michael Charity Tourism Committee and UP The PCL National Deputy Chairperson – Peter Film Professor and City Chapter or National President. 11. Constitutional Thomas Reyes President Elaine Sembrano were WithPCL National no other Chairman matters and/ AmendmentsA. Sinsuat Jr. Committee Vice-Chairperson – Arnold the members of the Panel of brought for discussion, the Officers, Committee Chairpersons Chairperson – Mitchelle Austria National Chairman adjourned the and Vice-Chair Oath of Office was 7. Information and for the competition and due to meeting at 7 PM. administeredtook their oath to by assist NEVP the League Benito Communication Judges. Many delegates enlisted Brizuela.in various Thetasks following and functions: persons JohnPesquera Patricio Technology (15) contestants were accepted. Closing Dinner 12. Vice-Chairperson:Awards and Recognition Jocelyn Chairperson – Earl Tidy timeThe judges constraints, selected only the fifteen top At around 7 in the evening, NATIONAL DEPUTIES Committee Oyas Deputy Treasurer – Hon. Vice-Chairperson – prizes of Php15,000, Php10,000 commenced with Undersecretary Domingo Ambrosio Deputy Francisco Zubia III threeand Php5,000 (3) winners respectively. with cashThe theAtty. ClosingRanibai Dinner/FellowshipDilangalen as the Auditor – Hon. Domi Murillo Chairperson:Vice-Chairperson: SerafinOliver 8. International Relations winners were: (1) Councilor Guest of Honor representing BernardinoOwen Garcia Chairperson – Atty. Darwin Department of Agriculture Hon. Gener Vergara Icay Councilor Teddy De Dios, First Secretary Emmanuel Piñol. Deputy National Liaison Officer – Communications Beverly Ganzon, Champion; (2) PCL STANDING COMMITTEES 13. Committee Publications and Emmanuel Pimentel Usec Dilangalen disclosed 1. Legal Affairs Committee Vice-Chairperson – 9. Vice-Chairperson:Tourism, Culture & JoaquinArts RunnerUp. The Up;Davao and Champion (3) Councilor will that the Department of Chairperson – Elmer O. Vice-Chairperson – Myra Harrybe challenged Benitez, by Second the PCL Runner Got Agriculture is exerting efforts in Datuin 14. Women and Children Abubakar Talent Series 2 in Vigan City on 7 improving the country’s quality 2. Livelihood and Cooperative BeethovenCommittee Bermejo 10. Infrastructure Committee December 2017. of life through Urban Agriculture Committee Chairperson – Sharon Chairperson – Dan Pagkain Para sa Masa, Farm to Chairperson – Myra Paz Macabebe Gervacio Prepared by: Market and Special Area for Abubakar Vice-Chairperson: Ma. Agricultural Development. She Sheila Gange Velchez likewise reported the crafting of Valencia 15. Advocacy Committee Vice-Chairperson – Juan A. Convergence Area Development Vice-Chairperson – Josefino Chairperson – Oliver Owen SPECIAL PROGRAMS HON. BENITO J. BRIZUELA Plan (CADP), national greening Committee L. Garcia 1. Anti-Corruption Program PCL National Executive program and technology 3. WaysChairperson and – Myra Means Paz Vice-Chairperson – Earl Vice President machineries. Abubakar Tidy H. Oyas City Chapter President, On behalf of Vice Mayor 4. Ecology and Environment 2. ChairpersonAsian Council Relations – Benito Lucena City Honorable Paolo Z. Duterte, Committee SPECIAL COMMITTEES BrizuelaVice-Chairperson -Elmer Councilor, Lucena City Councilor April Marie Dayap Chairperson – Valerio 1. Federalism & Datuin delivered his message. The head Montesclaros Constitutional Reform Noted by: of Davao City Sanggunian Vice- Committee emphasized the challenges of Chairperson – Atty. Elmer 3. Trade,Promotion Commerce Program & being a good legislator. He Datuin IndustryChairperson / – Investment Corazon HON. DANILO DAYANGHIRANG reminded PCL members Chairperson – Juan Vice-Chairperson – Oliver Raymundo on the technical duty to A.Committee Velchez Jr. Owen Garcia Vice-Chairperson – Carol create, alter, amend and 5. ChairpersonYouth Affairs – 2. Public Private Partnership Cunanan HON. LUIS “CHAVIT” SINGSON repeal sound and good Kerby Salazar (PPP) for Local PCL National Chairman legislations. According 6. Development Program Source of Energy Program PCL National President to VM Duterte, local laws Drugs and Chairperson – Alan Ranola 4. Renewable/AlternativeChairperson – Dennis Councilor, Davao City should be compliant with Councilor, Ilocos Sur

Awarding of the Plaque of Appreciation to former MMDA Chairman, Presidential Adviser Atty. Francis Tolentino

LTFRB Board Member Atty Aileen Lizada explaining the PUV Modernization to the PCL Members. Mass Oath taking of the Deputy National Officers and PCL Committee Chairpersons SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 PCL NEWS 11 PCL attends congressional hearing on Constitutional Amendment

Philippine Councilors League National Chairman to the creation of Regional Danilo Dayanghirang of Governments,debts/equity the /subsidy; participants As Davao City represented the in general, reacted that there nationwide organization will be larger bureaucracy, of local legislators for the more expenses, responsibilities Lower House Committee on will be divided. The party-list Constitutional Reform Sub- system should also be revisited. Lastly, the attendees to the said on Article X. meeting suggested to increase CommitteeLocal Government 1 Meeting/Review Units or remove term limit, increase of the Philippine Constitution the eligibility requirements for at Conference Rooms 7-8 directed to LGUs to accomplish of Representatives, Quezon projectselected officials, during investment the three be CityRamon on 4 Mitra October Building, 2017. House The Committee on Dynasty Law. Constitutional Reform (3) yearWith termthe and passaforesaid Anti- recorded the following concerns, the group agreed to issues and concerns by the have the following actions be taken: creation of a Technical matters, it was a major Working Group (TWG) under concernparticipants: if the As Regions to the fiscalwill ULAP and the Philippine survive noting that LGUs were Senate; the Committee on given devolved functions but Constitutional Amendments not resources, will the LGUs will request the required data; receive more resources given the proposed models should additional responsibilities and can the Federal Government viability analysis. National Chairman Danilo Dayanghirang represented the Philippine Councilors League during the Constitutional Reform Meeting survive with 20% given have corresponding fiscal on 4 October 2017 at the Batasan Pambansa. Senate launches nationwide consultation on RA 7160

The National also the private sector, should suggested that (1) the taxing Legal Counsel Atty. Rey Consultation Workshop on be promoted. LGUs should powers of LGUs should be compliance. Oliver Alejandrino and proposed amendments to the also be given incentives to enhanced to make them less be In simplified attendance to were enhance PCL Executive Director Wilson 1991 Local Government Code synchronize their activities dependent on IRA; (2) that the National Chairman Danny Paclibar together with other was held on 6 October 2017 at and integrate their respective overall cost of doing business Dayanghirang, National Crowne Plaza, Ortigas Center, activities with each other; in LGUs should be reduced; Executive Vice President leagues, DILG and the Asian Pasig City. Other discussions involved local government officials, During the said event, reviewing the criteria for the Senator , creation and conversions of and that (3) local taxes should Benny Brizuela, General Development Bank. Chairman of the Senate LGUs, namely the income, Committee on Local land area, and population Government enumerated requirements; The panels nine (9) key reform areas in also covered the oversight the proposed amendments: functions of every level of Strengthening LGUs to remove the government in relation the confusion, overlaps, and to every other level where ambiguities to their respective functions and mandates; are needed on the regulatory theyfunction agreed and that the clarifications extent of ensure that their mandate will local autonomy vis-à-vis the Reformbe limited the to health, Barangay safety, and accountability between the justice. Mechanisms should National Government and be in place to assure the LGUs, especially in terms of funding for new barangays. the delivery of devolved basic Two consecutive 5-year terms services. It was unanimous that a performance management accountability system should ofgiven office incentives were also to proposeddevelop be established. The panels henceplans and barangay services officials within the are agreed that the current system 10-year development plans. of awarding LGUs Seals of Certain appointive positions Good Governance should be in the barangay should also institutionalized; Across the be made permanent and board, the panels agreed to professionalized; Discussions improve and professionalize the human resources of inter-local cooperation can every LGU; The panels agreed revolvedbe promoted, on how inter-LGU/especially to revisit the LGU’s land in areas where resources and capacities are better and processes, particularly pooled like natural resource reclassificationin the management standards of management, disaster risk water resources. Another reduction (DRR), or the recommendation was for delivery of basic social LGUs to let go of the graduated services; The panels agreed schedule for their local that for certain strategic business taxes, and replace projects, better synergy and it with a simple, easier to participation between LGUs PCL National Officers joined the Senate’s National Consultation of the RA 7160 Amendment. Senator Sonny Angara, Chairman of and the national government, On Financing, the panels the Committee on Local Government. administer flat tax; 12 PCL NEWS SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 PCL WEEK 2017 PCL Aklan PCL Aurora

Philippine Councilors League- Benguet Chapter PCL

First Regular Meeting of the PCL-Benguet Chapter Benguet Councilors participating the Regional Convention Officers dated January 16, 2017 held at Caucus Room, at Benguet State University, La Trinidad Benguet last Legislative Building, Capitol Cpd., La Trinidad, Benguet. February 23-25, 2017 with the theme of “Federalism: Key to sustainable development”.

Provincial Convention of the Benguet Councilors was PCL Benguet Night on April 12, 2017 held at Pooten Resort, Asin, Tuba, Benguet dated March 1-3, 2017.

Republic of the Philippines B. DAY-2: September 7, 2017 (Thursday) PROVINCE OF COMPOSTELA VALLEY The registration started at 8:00 o’clock in the morning at the OFFICE OF THE PHILIPPINE COUNCILORS LEAGUE Pantukan, Provincial Gymnasium which was attended by Ninety Cabidianan. Nabunturan, Compostela Valley One (91) PCL members throughout the Province which represents (82.7%) of its total membership. A. DAY-1: September 4, 2017 (Monday)

The celebration kicked-off with the simultaneous Flag Raising Ceremony & Convocation Program in all eleven (11) Municipalities of Compostela Valley Province which sponsored and spearheaded by all Municipal Councilors.

PICTURES: REGISTRATION;

Laak Montevista

Compostela New Bataan SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 PCL NEWS 13

PCL Mindoro PCL Ilocos Sur

Naujan Oriental Mindoro Gloria Oriental Mindoro

PCL Pampanga

Pinamalayan Oriental Mindoro

1. BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: The Basketball Tournament between the councilors of District 1 vs District 2. District 2 councilors bagged as winners

September 4, 2017 Turnover of 10 pieces -Wall Fan and 55 chairs for City University of Pasay

September 1-7, 2017 Municipality of Roxas Oriental Mindoro September 1-7, 2017 Municipality of Pola Oriental Mindoro Tree Planting Activity 14 PCL NEWS SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2017

PCL Mindoro PCL Vigan

In Celebration of Legislators’ Week 2017 the VMO and SPO Staff and the members of the 6th City Council conducted a Capacity Building Seminar and Team Building at Mindoro, Playa de Oro Vigan City held last September 29, 2017. Puerto Galera Oriental Mindoro San Teodoro Oriental Mindoro

Victoria Oriental Mindoro

“PCL Week Celebration of Sarangani Federation” PCL Pangasinan

PCLSF Chapter Members of Malungon Awarded Plaque of Appreciation to the Mayor and Vice-Mayor during Monday’s convocation: From left to right – Coun. Padernilla, Coun. Pangilan, IPMR; Coun. Alegario, Coun. Constantino, Vice Mayor Mar Escalada, Mayor Thes Constantino, BM/PCL Pres. Joseph Calanao, Coun. Santos, Coun. Villareal and Coun. Tuanzon, ABC Pres. PCL ZAMBALES Women’s Inter-town Open Volleyball League

PCL San Antonio, Zambales Chapter Giving of School Supplies

PCLSF Chapter Members of Alabel Awarded Plaque of Appreciation to Mayor Vic Salarda and Ronnel Español during PCL Week Celebration at flag ceremony on September 4, 2017.

PCL San Felipe PCL San Narciso Outreach Program Feeding Program for Daycare Sanguniang Bayan of Maitum conducted medical mission by giving free Students eye check up to senior citizens during the PCL Week Celebration

PCL Federation members of Maasim awarded plaque of appreciation to Mayor Aniceto Lopez Sr. (standing 4th from left) and Vice Mayor Uttoh Symposium on RA 9165 Cutan during PCL Week Celebration. PCL Castillejos Comprehensive Dangerous Acts of 2002 and Disaster Preparedness Tree Planting on September 7-8, 2017 at the 3RD Floor, Municipal Hall, Masinloc, Zambales. SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 PCL NEWS 15 Philippine Councilors League celebrates mass at ABS CBN

In celebration of the PCL Mindanao Vice-Chairman Glenn Paul M. Gomez, SVD and National Chairman Danilo National Secretary General Oliver Owen Garcia. Councilor the PCL National Secretariat attended the Healing Eucharist Dayanghirang,on 3 September National 2017. Vice- President Benito Brizuela, headed by Executive Director SundayWeek, PCLTV Mass National at Channel Officers 2 Chairman Elmer Datuin, City, Councilor Edward Tan of Wilson Paclibar. National Executive Vice Jay Pimentel, National PRO ManilaSerafin BernardinoCity, Reverend of Marikina Father Bembot Bermejo, National PCLABS-CBN Station, Mandaluyong Quezon City Liaison holds Officer Jess 1 Cruz,st Golf Tournament

From left: Cherrylyn Santos, Liga pres Marlon Manalo, NEVP, NLO, Roehl Bacar, Rodolfo Posadas, Louie Espiñosa, Brando Dominguez, Alexander Sta. Maria, Fernando Ocampo, Francisco Esteban, NC

PCL Mandaluyong Chapter organized its 1st Golf Tournament on 29 September 2017 at Wack-Wack Golf and Country Club. PCL National Chairman Danilo Dayanghirang, National Executive Vice President

CruzBenito and Brizuela,Executive NationalDirector EngineerLiaison OfficerWilson Atty. Paclibar Jesus joined the City Councilors of Mandaluyong City. 16 PCL NEWS SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 STATEMENT FROM THE PCL NATIONAL CHAIRMAN DANILO C. DAYANGHIRANG

Warmest greetings of peace to all Councilors! Also, what is important here is the sharing of good legislative ordinances and practices that would To my fellow comrades in public service who work create impact to the community. hard for the betterment of this country, I would like to express my immense gratitude for the support and trust PCL Website. Members can visit the PCL Website given to me. This website contains PCL History, Constitution It is my honor to update the Honorable Members of (https://www.philippinecouncilorsleague.org).and by-laws, legal documents, activities, claims, Philippine Councilors League of the recent developments regularly publishes current activities and timely presentannouncements. officers, andI encourage etc. The official everyone Facebook to fervently Page in ourTransparency. organization sinceIn the we interest have assumed of transparency, office. we like and share the PCL website. make sure that the transactions are transparent in nature. This has resulted to a considerable amount Multi-purpose ID and Directory. The PCL of surplus which support our ongoing projects and IDs will be totally distributed to all the special activities. PCL members after a long-delayed production. Also, the directory of Legislative Program. Every participant of the NEO members are all in process. Educational Enhancement Program which is now Lastly, let us adhere to the national NBongoing conference in the allocateddifferent 200areas pesos of the to Philippines. finance our This program provides degree courses to Councilors who have not completed their degree (i.e. Masters officeand above in advocating all, what for is whathelpful is rightfor and Doctors). In relation to this, you may coordinate andnation fitting building. for Let the us PCL continue members to with Larry Caminero and Wilson Paclibar or with work together and move as one in your Regional and Provincial Presidents. advancing the PCL interest.

Social Media. The PCL has established group chats Mabuhay ang mga Konsehal! in Facebook and Viber on the national, regional Mabuhay ang Philippine and island levels. These media have become the Councilors League! regular communication link among the Provincial Federation Presidents, City Chapter Presidents Merry Christmas and a Happy and important information are successively passed and the PCL National Officers. Announcements New Year to all! DANILO C. DAYANGHIRANG, MPA, DPA onmembers through are theimmediately FB and addressed Viber Groups. inside Urgent those PCL National Chairman concernschatrooms: and these queries include from medical the officersand death and claims, their Davao City Councilor memorandum circulars, invitations, transportation Chairman, Committee on Finance, and accommodation concerns and legislative Ways and Means and matters. Appropriations Message from the PCL National Officers

Our warmest felicitations to all members of the Philippine Councilors Interior and Local Government. As observed, we had very good attendance League! in Davao City during the three break-out sessions. In Vigan City, we will have It is an honor to once again realize the major breakthroughs we have focused discussion on our chosen topics. accomplished altogether. five classesWe remain adhering steadfast to the in oursuggestions support to of the DILG national as this government will provide agencies, a more organizations and individuals through Memorandum of Understanding and other forms of partnership. With these, we can spearhead more activities, EducationWe are Program happy to on announce 18-20 September that the 3rd 2017 National in Davao Executive City registered Officers- approve legislative measures and accomplish local programs of the PCL National Board Meeting and 2nd Series of Continuing Local Legislative Islands, Regions, Provinces and City Chapters. Iloilo and Cebu respectively have listed the most We are active on our membership with the Union of Local Authorities 2,430 delegates from differentnumber regions of attendees. in the country. However, The weprovinces sincerely of of the Philippines. PCL has participated to the consultations, hearings and Bohol, extend our appreciation to all who, one way reviews of the Philippine Constitution and the Local Government Code (RA or the other, have contributed their efforts 7160). Like you, we also envision a more progressive and serene community in ensuring the success of the said event. Of for all Filipinos. course, we cannot thank enough the City It is our utmost desire that the achievement of our objectives be of Government of Davao for the wonderful assistance to PCL. have prepared a good line-up of activities to once again enrich our mind, body Good Governance. We have exerted maximumand conviction advantage for public to you. service. For the Please 4th doNEO-NB/CLLEP bear in mind thatin Vigan our mandate City, we great efforts to realize transparency in all our as elected councilors is extremely important. The process of legislation is not easy for it entails a sharp mind that is sensitive to the needs of the community. surplus this time is around Php 6.5M with transactions.a share From provided Bacolod to tothe Davao host City,chapter. our we need to be more united as local legislators en route to noble change. This large amount of funds can be We allThis need Christmas each other’s Season, assistance let us to fulfillrecognize our duty to the country. In PCL, allocated to the priority advocacy the real spirit of sharing with the others programs and special projects specially to those who are in need. Giving is of the Philippine Councilors not just donating goods and other material League. We believe it will be necessities. It is the manner on how we a great help to empower our extend this genuine kindness to the others. dear members to becoming while power and authority may expire, hence elevate the League as Beauty may fade, wealth may vanish away morean epitome efficient of local excellence legislators in governance. Once again our neverthelesswho is willing our to DIGNITYserve will remains all his asheart, the heartfelt congratulations and symbolmight and of ourstrength. honor as government official sincerest appreciation to Mabuhay ang mga Konsehal! everyone. Mabuhay ang Philippine Councilors We continue to League! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! strengthen the Continuing Local Legislative Education Program in coordination with PCL Legislative Academy and Department of the Yours in Public Service,

Hon. Luis “Chavit” Singson Hon. Benny Brizuela National President National Executive Vice President