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PCL Newsletter Vigan 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 representedSandino 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 ProgramBoard 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, Philippines. 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 Vigan 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 PCLthe delegates4th 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 Manny Pacquiao, 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 Burnay see 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 Ilocos Sur 2 PCL NEWS SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2017 Dayanghirang urges PRRD allies join TAPANG AT MALASAKIT groups who support President Rodrigo Duterte 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 theVillafuerte 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 ClimateQuasi-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 awarenessDisaster thruRisk 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 hisJ. watching movies by loading incumbencyBrizuela, asthe 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 ForDecember the details 2017, on howSM 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 nationwideBrizuela 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
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