The Official Newsletter of DILG Region 5 HAMODYONG VOLUME 2, ISSUE 5 JUNE 2010 P350,000 worth of equipment turned over to LGU Inside this issue: beneficiaries for WATSAN implementation AO IV Ma. Grace Joy Tango P350,000 worth of equipment turned over Rosalie O. Lopez. The local officials present signed the Memorandum to LGU beneficiaries 2 Th e Millenium Development of Acceptance and expressed commitment to the program. The for WATSAN Goal Fund Project provincial government of Camarines Sur was represented by PPDO implementation (MDGF) 1919 funded by the Ed Caceres and received the equipment for and in behalf of Gov. Luis Spanish government and managed Raymund Villafuerte. DILG Camarines Norte Provincial Director Robin ADMIN Newsbits 3 by the United Nations Development Mercado received the equipment for and in behalf of Gov. Edgardo A. Program (UNDP) and United Tallado. Wellness Corner 5 Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) through the DILG as its Orientation and Workshop for Baseline Survey 6 implementing partner turned over Legal al dia four (4) personal computers to the Thirty (30) participants from the four LGU beneficiaries composing municipalities of Basud and the WATSAN teams also attended the orientation and planning Capalonga in Camarines Norte and Garchitorena and Siruma in workshop for the Baseline Research Component on the MDGF 1919 Camarines Sur on June 11, 2010 at Villa Caceres Hotel, Naga City. aimed at providing them appropriate and relevant knowledge and Seven Global Positioning System Devices (GPS) were also turned over skills on how to roll-out the baseline research component of the to the DILG Region V, the provinces of Camarines Sur an Camarines MDGF 1919 project. The orientation workshop was held from June 9- Norte and four LGU beneficiaries. Moreover, the 11, 2010 at Villa Caceres Hotel, Naga City. hardware The MDGF-1919 project (Enhancing Access to and Provision of package also Water Services with the Active Participation of the Poor) aims to comes with help selected municipalities and local water service providers develop, technical skill- operate and manage effectively their local water resource by upgrading in improving research and efficiency and information increasing their technology. capability to Trainings and provide quality capacity- potable water to building for the poor. water and sanitation teams in the field of information and communication and program management are set in the next few months. Relevant software packages to assist municipalities in developing their own municipal water sector plan are also to be distributed. The computers and GPS hardware were distributed to LGU beneficiaries to allow them undertake their baseline survey on water and sanitation (WATSAN). The equipment are primarily for use by the DILG and Municipal WATSAN teams in the conduct of baseline survey and other components of the program such as municipal water supply, sewerage and sanitation sector plan, capacity assessment, monitoring and evaluation, information, education communication (IEC) development. Present to receive the equipment were Capalonga Mayor Ernesto M. Jalgalado, Siruma Mayor Nonito M. Vier, Garchitorena Vice Mayor Estrella A. Racelis and the MPDC of Basud, Camarines Norte P a ge 2 HA M O DY O NG VOLUME 2, ISSUE 5 P350,000 worth of equipment. from page 1 The program targeted 36 local government units and water service providers with a combined total of 122,000 households. These LGUs were chosen based on the criteria set by the program donor in consultation with national agencies tasked to manage the program. However, these 36 municipalities were required together with their respective provincial government to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the DILG to formalize their intention to support the project. In Bicol, the municipalities of Siruma, Garchitorena, Basud and Capalonga are included in the 36 LGUs. By the end of the program, the LGU beneficiaries should have developed and utilized their own WATSAN tool boxes, customer service codes, updated tariff-setting and regulation guidelines. Director Blandino M. Maceda and UICEF Information Officer Pey Canlas answered questions by the media during the turnover ceremony DILG V Regional Director Blandino M. Maceda and WUSSU Senior Project Officer Fe M. Banluta awarding the equipment to . Garchitorena, Basud, Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Capalonga, Camarines Norte Siruma, Camarines Sur Camarines Sur Provincial Office DILG Region V Camarines Norte Provincial Office P a ge 3 HA M O DY O NG VOLUME 2, ISSUE 5 . ADMIN Newsbits . CAO Gonzales attends seminar on procurement and disposal of properties Ch ief Administrative Officer Ms. Henedina T. Gonzales together with Admin Aide VI Catherine Dolor attended the seminar-workshop on Government Procurement, Property Management, Inspection and Disposal held at Emiramona Hotel, Tagaytay City on June 16-18, 2010. The activity focused on the discussion on the procurement, maintenance and disposal of properties and equipment in accordance with existing guidelines. Consequently on June 23, 2010, Ms. Gonzales conducted an orientation- briefing on the disposal of unserviceable properties to the members of the Regional Disposal Committee, Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) for Disposal and the Disposal Committee Secretariat. The ASD have already drafted its plan containing the schedule, appraisal and computation of DILG V’s disposable properties. It was submitted to the Commission on Audit for approval. (AO IV Ma. Grace Joy Tango) Reassignment of PDs and Turnover Activities As PD Ric Casin bowed out of government service upon his compulsory retirement in May this year, the regional management effected a reassignment of provincial directors as follows: PD Danton M. Vibar from Camarines Sur to DILG Albay; PD Arnel Renato L. Madrideo from Catanduanes to DILG Camarines Sur and LGOO VII Rolando Niñofranco from RPOC to DILG Catanduanes. PD Casin served the Department for 35 years and has distinguished himself to be a dedicated and hardworking public servant. He has served as provincial director of Albay and Sorsogon, making every provincial office he led as a creative and tireless force that contributed to DILG V’s accomplishments. His retirement completed his remarkable career in government service. A simple turnover ceremony was held in line with the reassignment of provincial directors. (LGOO II Grace S. Mago) P a ge 4 HA M O DY O NG Sketch Pad by Ton Pasano V O LUM E 2, ISS UE 5 Know more about DILG Bicol! HA M O DY O NG VOLUME 2, ISSUE 5 P a ge 5 Sleep Well… In our hardworking, multi-tasking society, consistently getting a solid night's sleep can be a challenge. Most people will experience short-term insomnia (inability to fall asleep) from time to time. There are a variety of things that can disrupt, disturb or diminish one's sleep and sleep quality , ranging from stress (work, family, relationships) and noise to medication or alcohol use . Consistent, quality sleep is vital to overall health and wellness. There is a considerable body of evidence that lack of sleep can affect and contribute to a variety of negative health consequences, from weight gain and heart risk to diabetes and depression . Getting a great night's sleep There are a variety of factors—physical, mental, biological—that can interfere with a good night's sleep. Stimulants like caffeine and nicotine , for example, can stay in one's system for as long as 6 to 8 hours, so that afternoon jolt of coffee may be keeping you up at night. Eating a large meal later in the evening or before bedtime can also interfere with sleep. One of the most important tips to consistent long-term, quality sleep is to go to bed at the same time each night and wake up at the same time each morning . This helps "set on automatic" the circadian rhythms that are helpful for deep, restful sleep. Trying to catch up on sleep, say, by sleeping in on the weekends, may reduce your sleep deficit from the week past. But it will not help when on Monday evening you can't fall asleep . Set your alarm clock for the same time each day. Many people find that after just a week or two waking at the same time each morning , they will awaken consistently just before the alarm goes off. Having a wind-down ritual of 20-30 minutes that is relaxing for you (a cup of chamomile tea, meditation/breathing, warm bath, or reading, for example) can help relax and smooth the road to a good night's sleep. Again, the key is to always go to bed at the same time. It is normal to take 10 to 20 minutes to fall asleep, sometimes a bit longer. Some other great tips we like for getting a great night's sleep include the following: • Make your bed a sanctuary. Make it comfy. Make it welcoming. It's not the place to discuss or ruminate over the stresses of the day. • Make your sleep environment dark, quiet and at a comfortable temperature (being in a cooler temperature versus warmer often helps most). • If external noise is a problem (or you are a lighter sleeper), consider a sound machine with various sounds to filter/mask other noise (many include nature sounds like waves or rain, as well as "white noise"). • Take a hot shower or bath (sauna, steam, whirlpool). Many people report falling asleep easier and deeper after a hot bath. • Exercise, especially higher intensity exercise, is linked to improved sleep. However, do not exercise within 3 or 4 hours of bedtime, as this will delay the extra release of melatonin that helps you fall asleep. • Don't have any alcohol before bed—alcohol does not help you sleep more deeply. It actually keeps you in lighter stages of sleep (or awake and going to the bathroom). • If you don't fall asleep within 20 to 30 minutes , don't fret.