July-September 2018 PCL NEWS 1

VOL. 2 NO. 5 July-September2018 PCL Joins 3rd Asian Councils Forum in Tokyo, The 3rd Asian Councils unique culture, customs and The introduction of Forum held in Tokyo was heritage, among other things. counterplot measures about participated by the member On August 20, the participants natural disasters in the Tokyo area was done by Kishiro countries/regions: Taiwan, visited the National Diet of Tanabe, Japan Director General , Japan, Japan, for both the House of for Crisis Management, Tokyo and Vietnam. The 15-member Representatives and the House Metropolitan Government and Philippine Delegation, headed of Councilors. Ms. Eriko Yamatani, a Member by Philippine Councilors The 3rd ACF delegates of the House of Councilors & President of United League (PCL) National Chair were welcomed and given Nation’s World Conference Danilo Dayanghirang was at a tour of the premises after on Disaster Risk Reduction. the forefront of this important a brief talk by Deputy Chief Taiwan’s Mr. Lin Chin-Chang event, as the Philippines was Cabinet Secretary Yasutoshi and the Philippines’ Hon. the 1st ACF Convenor. Nishimura on Japan’s Allan Rañola also gave their respective presentations ACF’s goal is to promote, Legislature, to include systems on disaster management share and create awareness of and procedures on how laws and preparedness. Reading the potentials of each member and ordinances are being Materials were distributed country and understand the passed. The delegates of the 3rd Asian Councils Forum in Tokyo, Japan. for easier access and sharing of the forum topics. A The First Members’ Ca of Vietnam presented panel discussion followed their countries own plans with almost all attendees of Representatives served as and alternative solutions participated. Officethe venue Building for the of theForum House on for Disaster Preparedness Presentations by experts August 21, 2018. Each forum and Resiliency. Renowned were also made on the member country and region speakers from Japan’s business following topics: sectors, Kenichi Kojima, Noriko A. The continuative was allotted a maximum of cause by third party under the 8 minutes to introduce and Ishisaka, Hiroshi Otsuka, depopulation and aged society promote their country/region. Noriko Ishisaka and Yoshie by Akira Ebina, Director and Simultaneous translation Munakata presented some Manager of Economic Policy services were provided ideas for regional economic throughout the meetings. revitalization such as local Introductions and international government Office/JCIEconomic Tokyoactivities SDGs and using videos and visual cooperation with industrial businessB. Social Opportunities, activities SDGs vs. The 3rd ACF delegates were welcomed and given a tour of the premises after a brief talk presentations were made by sectors, government-provided : Sustainable Development the following representatives: supportive measures for Goals by Kazunari Arai, by Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasutoshi Nishimura on Japanís Legislature. Director and Manager of As part of the Program, paying homage to the shrine. Hon. Peter Reyes/Philippines, private-sectors, sharing a tour of the Meiji Shrine was The delegates were able to Mr. Lin Chin-Chang/Taiwan, and further discussions on Tokyo Mr. Dennis Tam Kwong Shing/ collaboration opportunities included in the day’s itinerary. watch a Gagaku performance InternationalHon. PolicyDayanghirang Office/JCI Provincial Federation (Japanese classical music) and Hong Kong, Mr. Nguyen among private sector and with Hon. Elmer Datuin President Hon. Earl Oyas was were served traditional green Quoc Ca/ Vietnam, Mr.Yoshie Asian local government in attended the 3rd ACF Review invited to take part in a formal tea with the Chief Priest. Munakata / Japan, Mr. Kohei order to solve social problems Meeting during lunch hour as SANPAI, a religious service Watanabe / Japan. such as environmental waste evaluation of the Pre-forum The forum’s main topics management system and other Conference held August 19. were Regional Revitalization issues. A Joint Statement was Strategies with the Theme: issued and signed by all the Establishing Asian Multilateral the possibilities of economic Trust Relationships and developments brought Creating Local Communities byMember mutual Countries interactions affirming through Active Exchange of the members and the of Next-Generation Human development of safe and Resources and Disaster Counter Measures, highlighting the necessity of further the Natural Disaster securestrengthening cities, of cooperation. confirming Countermeasures in Japan and The members agreed that Throughout Asia. Each speaker international exchanges are effective in fostering was allotted a maximum of mutual understanding and 10 minutes to share his/her in establishing trustful Philippine Councilors League Officers at the Meiji Shrine. Visayas VP Gloria Gementiza practical experiences during relationships among the from , RCC Earl Tidy Oyas from Cebu, PFP Maila Ting from , MMPCL the session. culturally diverse Asian President Carol Cunanan from Caloocal City, National Vice-Chair Atty. Elmer Datuin The Philippines’ Hon. regions. ACF in Japan is from Baguio and PFP Alan RaÒola from . Danilo Dayanghirang shared convinced that the new Asian In the evening, a welcome Science and Technology and Mr. interregional exchanges help reception was held at the Keiji Furuya, the Chairperson while Mr. Lin Chin Chang of PCL National Chairman Danilo to create peace and prosperity Dayanghirang as one of the presenters in Asia and in the entire world. Tsuru, East Hall of the Hotel of the Parliamentary DavaoTaiwan and City Mr. Best Nguyen Practices, Quoc during the forum. New Otani. Hon. Matsuda Friendship League between Yoshiaki, Councilor of the Japan and Taiwan. All Guests, Kanagawa Prefecture and the Representatives of the Foreign NP Chavit calls for urgent NB Meeting President of the Executive Parliamentarian Leagues, realize. Committee opened the night Ambassadors, Members of Due to limited number of with a robust greeting, paving the House of Representatives rooms in Zamboanga City, the the way for the Guest of Honor, of Congress of each member not to accept walk-in delegates Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. country were introduced, PCL National Board decided In his speech, Prime honored and feted the number of participants. Minister Abe highlighted the traditional Japanese way with andProvincial fix to aFederation 1500 the Presidents maximum importance of cooperation warmth and hospitality. and City Chapter Presidents were and the development of trade PCL National President Luis “Chavit” The members of the PCL National Board then advised to inform all their relations between and among Singson called for the emergency with NC Dayanghirang and NP Singson in councilors to have a massive neighboring countries in Asia National Board Meeting City, Metro . information dissemination on and other Regions. He lauded the said policy. To clarify urgent matters Regional Chairperson and The deadline of prepaid the creation of the Asian and concerns regarding the 3rd Chapter Host Myra Paz Abubakar registration was scheduled on 7 Councils Forum and wished September 2018. All interested everyone success. He also took status of her preparations in the attendees should immediately time to take commemorative NationalContinuing ExecutiveLocal Legislative Officers- reportedcity. As per to NP the Singson, NB Members he wanted the transmit their deposit slips to pictures with all the guests. NationalEducation Program Board Meetingin Zamboanga and to negotiate with the hotels, the PCL National Secretariat to Special Speeches were City on September 19-21, PCL caterers and local suppliers to be recorded and reserved their National President Luis Singson achieve the best price for PCL. He rooms, according to PCL National given by Mr. Hakubun called for an emergency meeting added that any amount of surplus Shimomura, the former on 29 July 2018 in , can be allocated to the local host Accommodation Committee Minister of Culture, Sports, Guest of Honor, Prime Minister Shinzo Metro Manila. or to the PCL Hotel he aspires to Chairman. Abe. PRO Beethoven Bermejo, 2 PCL NEWS July-September 2018

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July 2016 - June 2019 Supreme Court Decision on CASE G.R. 199802 and G. R. 2008488 LPP G.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-004 NATIONAL OFFICERS

GOV. RYAN LUIS V. SINGSON DECISION National President ADOPTING THE OFFICIAL POSITION PAPER OF THE LEAGUE GOV. AL FRANCIS C. BICHARA OF PROVINCES OF THE PHILIPPINES ON THE PROPOSED The petitioners hereby challenge the manner in which just share in the National Chairman GOV. ANTHONY G. DEL ROSARIO SHIFT FROM A UNITARY TO A FEDERAL SYSTEM OF Executive Vice President GOVERNMENT THROUGH CHARTER CHANGE national taxes of the LGUs has been computed. GOV. EDGARDO M. CHATTO Secretary-General GOV. JUNIE E. CUA Vice President for Luzon Ruling of the Court GOV. DAVID C. SUAREZ Whereas, the League of Provinces of the Philippines supports the Vice President for Luzon call of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for the shift of the system of The Petitions are partly meritorious. GOV. ROEL R. DEGAMO government from that of a unitary to a federal one; Vice President for Visayas GOV. ADOLPH EDWARD G. PLAZA Vice President for Mindanao Whereas, the League has created a Special Committee on Directs GOV. FAUSTINO G. DY III Federalism to study the various proposals brought forward on the Deputy Secretary-General for Luzon proposed shift to a federal government; GOV. IMEE R. MARCOS Deputy Secretary-General for Luzon Whereas, the Committee has studied and presented to the League, national tax collections, pursuant to Article 378 of the IRR of R.A. 7160; GOV. EDUARDO C. FIRMALO Deputy Secretary-General for Luzon in its General Assemblies the results of its studies and their The BIR and the Customs and their deputized collecting agents to certify all GOV. ZALDY S. VILLA corresponding recommendations; Deputy Secretary-General for Visayas GOV. IMELDA Q. DIMAPORO Whereas, during the 3rd National Executive Board Meeting of the Dismisses Deputy Secretary-General for Mindanao LPP, held on 20 October 2017, the members therein present GOV. HERMINIA M. RAMIRO The claims of LGUs for the settlement of the National Government of Arrears Treasurer drafted an official position paper on the proposed shift to a federal GOV. SUSAN A. YAP system of government. The same was circulated among the entire in the just share on the ground that this decision shall have Prospective Application; Assistant Treasurer membership for their concurrence and was thoroughly discussed GOV. MARIA JOCELYN V. BERNOS and approved during its 4th LPP General Assembly meeting held on and Auditor January 11, 2018; Publication and Public Information Officers GOV. ELIAS C. BULUT, JR. (Luzon) GOV. EDGARDO A. TALLADO (Luzon) Now therefore, be it resolved, as it is hereby resolved, that the GOV. RHODORA J. CADIAO (Visayas) Commands GOV. STEVE C. SOLON (Mindanao) League of Provinces adopt the Position Paper on the Proposed Shift from a Unitary to a Federal System of Government Through The Automatic Release Without Need of Further Action of the just shares of NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS Charter Change as its official stand on the subject matter. Region I GOV. RYAN LUIS V. SINGSON the LGUs in the National taxes, through their respective provincial, city, municipal, Region II GOV. JUNIE E. CUA CAR GOV. JOCEL C. BAAC Resolved further, to attach a copy of the subject position paper as Region III GOV. WILHELMINO M. SY-ALVARADO or barangay treasurers, as the case may be, on a quarterly basis but not beyond Region IV-A GOV. DAVID C. SUAREZ an integral part of this resolution and to disseminate the same to all Region IV-B GOV. EDUARDO C. FIRMALO Region V GOV. AL FRANCIS C. BICHARA concerned stakeholders and to the public to solicit their support; Region VI GOV. ANTONIO A. DEL ROSARIO NIR GOV. ROEL R. DEGAMO Region VII GOV. EDGARDO M. CHATTO Resolved finally, to furnish copies of this resolution and its Region VIII GOV. LEOPOLDO DOMINICO L. PETILLA Region IX GOV. ANTONIO H. CERILLES corresponding attachment to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the five (5) days from the end of each quarter. Region X GOV. HERMINIA M. RAMIRO Senate of the Philippines and House of Representatives, Senate Region XI GOV. ANTHONY G. DEL ROSARIO Region XII GOV. DAISY AVANCE-FUENTES President Aquilino Pimentel III, and, House Speaker Pantaleon GOV. ADOLPH EDWARD G. PLAZA Lucas P. Bersamin ARMM GOV. ESMAEL G. MANGUDADATU Alvarez, for their information and appropriate action. BOARD MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Associate Justice Done, this 11th day of January 2018 during the 4th General Luzon GOV. ALBERT RAYMOND S. GARCIA GOV. MARIO GENE J. MENDIOLA Assembly of the League of Provinces of the Philippines held in The Visayas GOV. HILARIO P. DAVIDE III Manila Hotel, City of Manila. Mindanao GOV. EMMYLOU J. TALIÑO-MENDOZA

COUNCIL OF ADVISERS DBM Budget Reform Members GOV. ARTHUR D. DEFENSOR, SR. GOV. AMOR D. DELOSO GOV. DAISY AVANCE FUENTES GOV. HERMILANDO I. MANDANAS GOV. ALFREDO G. MARAÑON, JR. GOV. CARLOS M. PADILLA to shift the budget process from an obligation based to Annual Cash-Based GOV. CARMENCITA O. REYES GOV. ALFONSO V. UMALI, JR. The Budget Reform Package (BRP) of the Duterte Administration aims HO Appropriations which provides that payments for contractual obligations Enhancing the Gains of Decentralization and Local Autonomy...

Extended Payments Period (EPP)-I.e., three-month period following the end of the delivered until the end of the fiscal year may be settled until the end of the • Program/project transfer to LGUs from national agencies, such as the fiscal year.Department of Health’s Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP) and the Department of Agriculture’s Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) project, should be disbursed within the fiscal year. • Financial assistance and other support (thru the Local Government Support Fund), LGUs have until the end of the following fiscal year to utilize the transfer, i.e., 2-year life. • Similar to budgets of the national government, unspent appropriations after the end of the Validity period will lapse. Unexpended balances of ULAP 88th NEB Meeting funds tranferred to LGUs will revert to the National Treasury.

On the other hand, the internal Revenue Allotment and the Special Shares of LGUs from the Proceeds of National Taxes and Fees will have no such limitation. These statutory shares will be valid until fully expended as these are their lawful share.

FOI Local Ordinance A draft template ordinance was distributed to operationalize FOI and to provide guidelines. As part of the OGP National Action Plan, PCOO underscored the The Officers of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines or ULAP. importance of the LGUs in creating a more open government via local mechanisms for the implementation of the President’s Executive Order on FOI. Subject to 88th Union of Local Authorities and the Respondents to Desist from style, the pro formal ordinance may be used in drafting an FOI ordinance for of the Philippines National Executive Filing a Motion for Reconsideration on the Supreme Court Decision on consideration and approval by the local Sanggunians. “Congressman Hermilando Mandanas, BoardQuezon (NEB) City, MeetingMetro Manila. on August Philippine 8, 2018 et al. vs. Executive Secretary Ochoa, atCouncilors the DILG-NAPOLCOM League is represented Building by in Jr. et al Re: G.r. NO. 199802/G.R. NO. GUIDELINES for SRE of LGUs National Vice-Chairman Elmer Datuin 208488, Promulgated on July 3, 2018 (IRA Computation). the body adopted the following Statement of Receipts and Expenditure (SRE) of LGUs and updated guidelines on ofresolutions: Baguio City. (1) During ULAP the RESOLUTIONsaid meeting, presentations were discussion on IRA its preparationA draft DBM-DOF-DILG and submission Joint was Circular distributed. adopting The revised the Modified SRE reporting Format format of the NO. 2018-12 “ A Resolution Requesting and OnCODEF the said by meeting,Governor the Hermilando significant is intended to serve as a source/reference for the preparation of other reports President to Direct Mandanasprovisions on of Federalism , by former review the Development Budget Coordination andCJ Renato clarifications Puno and on theHon. proposed Arthur required by the oversight agencies from; while the guidelines intended to define CommitteeDesist from (DBCC) the Practise and the of Department Deducting, Aguilar, Chairman of the Consultative the roles local treasurers, budget officers and accountants in the preparation of ofContrary Budget to and Law, Management the Cost of (DBM)Devplved to Committee, preparations for the required to comply with the reporting requirement. The SRE covering the actual, Functions and Services from the Midterm Elections by Commissioner SREs. It should be noted that BARANGAYS and local assessor’s are now being Al Pareno and program and policy the LGU Integrated Financial Tools (LIFT), strictly within the timelines that may Thereafter” (2) ULAP RESOLUTION updates relative to Local Governance current and budget years shall be submitted by the LGUs to the DOF-BLGF, through MandatedNO. 2018-13 IRA, “ BeginningA Resolution FY 2019Earnestly and by Under Secretary Austere Panadero Appealing to President Rodrigo Duterte of DILG. be prescribed in the advisory to be issued by the DOF-BLGF for the purpose. July-September 2018 PCL NEWS 3 LCP position paper on amending the Constitution

Official Position Paper of the There would be no more "Imperial Manila" that lords over the allocation of our To realize this goal, amendments have to be introduced on Article 10 by giving League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) national resources that, ironically, come from the regions. greater fiscal and administrative autonomy to local government units. The local government units can, by law, be granted greater shares of taxes paid by On the Proposals that Seek to Revise the 1987 Philippine The federal system would allow us to manage our own resources and directly producers or traders of consumer goods and services which are presently benefit from them. It gives us better opportunities at charting our own Constitution paying taxes in municipalities or cities where their headquarters are located. development based on our needs and resources, depending on our own efforts. In the language of the Local Government Code, this is called the situs on tax. A case in point is that while regional development is tackled in the Regional INTRODUCTION Development Councils (RDCs), we still need to pass through many review and approval processes of the national government. In many instances, we need to 3. Should the amendments or revisions be proposed by a The League of Cities of the Philippines supports the proposal that seeks to lobby with concerned national agencies and even national politicians to get Constitutional Convention or by the Congress itself acting as a amend the Constitution through a Constitutional Convention. Specifically, the our projects off the ground. constituent assembly? Why?

League wants to introduce amendments on Article X Local Government to give We think that the states or autonomous regions under the federal system of We are in favor of the revisions to be proposed by Congress itself acting as a genuine local autonomy and spur development in the countryside. government would be able to develop and implement big projects, without too constituent assembly to save the government from spending billions and many hands and heads that complicate and delay decision making and action. Despite its many positive features that are worth preserving, the 1987 We all know that corruption occurs when too many hands are dipped into a instead, to allocate the same to a more urgent projects or programs. Constitution has not enabled us to rebuild our various institutions for good project. governance. We continued with our counter-productive unitary system with As to whether the process of forming the constitutional assembly either by ON A particular note, we also bat for longer terms of elected local officials. powers, authority, and resources centralized in the national government at the popular election or converting Congress into a constituent assembly, we Three years are too short for a good local executive, who may be forced to expense of local government units. suggest that we consult our people by way of an inclusive and extensive survey immediately engage in various ways of politicking and patronage politics just targeting a good number of respondents, and conducted by truly independent to ensure a next term. As to how many years should be added to the terms of and reputable groups. local officials, we would leave to the constitutional assembly. DISCUSSION CONCLUSION 1. Is there a need to amend or revise the Constitution? Why or Why 2. What are parts of the Constitution should be revised? Why? not? The League supports the revision to the Philippine Constitution because it is Basically, the declaration of principles and state policies as well as other necessary and relevant. We need a charter that can adapt to our fast-changing Yes, the League of Cities of the Philippines believes it is time to revisit, review provisions that would cater the need in changing the form or system of world. Amending the Constitution should be financed and supported by and revise the 1987 Constitution. We also think that we modify not only the government must be revised. . economic provisions, but its entirety. The revision should not be piecemeal. For instance, from Presidential/Unitary to Federal systemadopt a charter The 1987 Constitution, to be sure, has served its purposes well, particularly change to effect the necessary changes in the governance, local autonomy- in upholding our democratic and human rights. But there are many new more defined decentralization of powers and administration, global challenges and developments that must be confronted and addressed, which competition in terms of doing business with local and foreign investors, public may be beyond the ambit of the current basic law. officials accountability. To alter the taxing system, the shares of LGUs from

THE LCP supports the move towards the conversion of our system of the national wealth taxes as well as to its shares in the utilization and government from presidential/unitary system to federal system. We believe development of natural resources. the federal system would provide for genuine and greater autonomy to the regions and the local governments.

Bidding of Kits and Souvenirs for NC Dayanghirang represents Philippines the 3rd NEO NB CLLEP to the 3rd ACF in Japan Quezon City. On July 21, 2018 (lace, card and jacket) and Zamboanga PCL National President Chavit Singson scheduled a formal bidding of kits and of local delicacy totaling Php 1,200 per souvenirs for the upcoming 3rd National Batikset. bag with additional Php 200 worth It can be recalled that on 12 July Meeting and Continuing Local Legislative 2018 upon the instruction of National ExecutiveEducation Program Officers-National in Zamboanga Board City President Singson, Executive Director on September 19-21, 2018. Cuadra posted announcement on bid On his report dated 23 July 2018, Chairman Earl Tidy Oyas of Cebu Facebook Community Page and Viber disclosed that two parties submitted invitationgroups. The to approved the PCL budget Official per website,package their proposal. Items presented during is Php 1000. Interested parties were told the bidding were: travelling bag, jacket, to directly submit their samples to the NC Dayanghirang with Mr. Lin polo shirt, planner/notebook, ID set scheduled bidding on 21 July 2018. Ching-chan of Taiwan, President Delegates of 3rd ACF in Tokyo, Japan Taiwan Local Councils Tokyo, Japan. The recently- Federation President- Chapter; concluded 3rd Asian Councils Forum (ACF) held last August 19-21, 2018 with for Visayas; and Teddy C. Tupas, Provincial the theme “Living Together in Asia” paved GloriaFederation B. Gementiza, President Island of Vice-PresidentAklan. The way to the realization of a more secure delegates were received by the host Japan and safe Asia with dynamic potentials Executive Committee and co-hosts Junior by taking into account the themes and Chamber International (JCI) Japan and Asia outcomes from previous gatherings in the Global Network. Philippines (2016) and in Taiwan (2017) “The gathering proved the power aimed at shedding insight on successful of partnerships and alliances amongst The winning bidder collaboration efforts by Asian countries and countries not only for economic growth Aside from NP Singson, also in regions through economic revitalization and development but also countering attendance were National Executive and crisis management measures. disasters.” NC Dayanghirang commented. Philippine Councilors League (PCL) National Secretary General Jay National Chairman Danilo C. Dayanghirang country present to show that all in unity, VicePimentel, President Regional BennyChairperson Brizuela, and headed the Philippine delegation in Japan “Bestwe can practicesrebuild and were reconstruct shared our by nation”, each Kits Committee Chair Earl Tidy Oyas, along with Elmer O. Datuin, National he added. Regional Chairperson and Local Host Vice-Chairman; Alan Rañola, Provincial The forum was graced by no less than Myra Paz Abubakar and Executive Federation President of Albay, Legaspi the Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe Director Esther Cuadra. City; Carolyn Cunanan, President of MMCL; himself as the Welcome Dinner’s Guest Earl Tidy H. Oyas, Regional Chairperson of Honor. During the three-day event, a PCL Region VII; Edward Tan, City Chapter joint manifesto was duly signed by chief President of Manila; Maila Ting Que, delegates from Hongkong, Taiwan, Japan, Provincial Federation President of Cagayan Philippines and Vietnam. The document NC Dayanghirang lauds the creation of from Tuguegarao City; Peter Thomas Reyes, developments brought by mutual PCL National Sgt-At-Arms Rose dela Cruz – Fernandez, Former PCL officiallyinteractions stated of opportunitiesthe members for from economic Asian PCLNational Assistant President Board from Secretary; Dagupan MaybelynCity; Atty. regions and of development of safe and Davao City. Philippine Councilors’ (2) to monitor security of all delegates Darwin Icay Luzon Island Vice President League (PCL) National Chair Danilo during gatherings; (3) to coordinate from Taguig City; Sheila Marie Perez- further strengthening cooperation. Further, Galicia, Provincial Federation secureagreed on cities, the confirmingexpansion and the development necessity of C. Dayanghirang commended the with local enforcement agencies President; Clarito Demaala IV, Provincial of international exchanges in the local brilliant move of a retired military security situation per engagement level fostering mutual officer of AFP and now a 1st termer area; (4) to caution erring and understanding and misbehaving convention delegates; trustful relationships among culturally (5) to assist members on security and diverse regions through (Ret)SB Member for proposing of Pantabangan, the creation Nueva of a peace & order problems; and, (6) to promotion of exchange PCLEcija, National Col. Bienvenido Sergeant-at-Arms. B. Reyes PA Currently being prepared for among people of all perform tasks NEO/NB may direct. inages a wideacross range industries, of fields endorsement to the PCL National for coming up with this move. governments, and Like “Ithe thank Senate the and good the SB House member of academia. Representatives, both have Sergeant- The ACF was established in 2016 asExecutive proposed Officers shall have – National the following Board at-Arms primarily important to (NEO-NB), the creation of such office by local government functions but not limited to, namely: take care of the order of the house. assembly members to (1) to enforce discipline and maintain It is definitely a yes from me!” create a new political orderliness during major activities; Dayanghirang said. partnership network within the Region of Asia. 4 PCL NEWS July-September 2018 2018 PCL National Executive Officers-National Board Meeting and 5th Series of Continuing Local Legislative Education Program on June 20-22, 2018 in City

June 20, 2018 society’s expectations to the councilors thus inspired NP Singson divulge his immediate plans and programs 2nd Quarterly NEO-NB Meeting & 5th Series of CLLEP them to excel and make a difference. Honorable Ted Tupas, for the League. As the highest ranking Cabinet Secretary, June 18-20, 2018 at Iloilo City Convention Center Provincial Federation President of introduced DILG Secretary General Eduardo Año introduced the Presidential Political Adviser Atty. Francis Tolentino. The The registration for PCL delegates started at 6 in the former MMDA Chairman extended appreciation for being Members attentively listened to the President’s message. morning on June 20, 2018 at the Iloilo City Convention HePresident emphasized of the the Philippines. programs of Thehis administration PCL Officers andon Center. Philippine National Police and Presidential in his talk as there are new members in the Sanggunian anti-corruption and anti-drugs. Security Group implemented strict security measures invited in the said event. He touched the role of Barangay After PRRD’s speech, the photo opportunity started on screening luggage. Around 1 in the afternoon, the He disclosed his idea of having a national government program started with PCL National President Danilo agencywho recently on promoting joined ABC culture President and heritageand SK Chairperson. in order to and per Regional Members. The lady of ceremony was Ms. Dayanghirang from Davao City who gave the delegates protect the Filipino values and artifacts. He encouraged Madellewith the Estaya. following sequence: National Officers, NB, NEO his welcome message. Representing Chairman Raymund Liboro of the National Privacy Commission, Ms. Elisa The program was temporarily held awaiting the June 21, 2018 (Second Day) May Cuevas presented a lecture on Data Privacy. The arrivalthe PCL of members President to assistRodrigo him Roa in creating Duterte. the Intermission said office. 2nd Quarterly NEO-NB Meeting & 5th Series of CLLEP discussion focused on the rationale of the law, how their June 18-20, 2018 at Iloilo City Convention Center agency intends to protect personal information and surprise birthday greetings and song/dance numbers their appeal for support to the Sanggunian members. werenumbers rendered were as given well by to BailarinesPCL National Dela President Isla. A shortLuis At 8 in the morning until 11, simultaneous break-out After her talk, PCL General Legal Counsel Atty. Rey “Chavit” Singson who will celebrate his birthday on June sessions were held on several function rooms of different Oliver Alejandrino facilitated an open forum. Councilors 21, 2018. hotels like Richmonde Hotel, Mansion Hotel, and Grand The RTVM showed the live coverage of President Xing Hotel aside from the Iloilo City Convention Center their queries. The Q&A centered on GSIS, DICT and FOI Duterte’s activity prior to arrival at the ICCC. At past 7 accommodating more or less 3000 delegates. concernsfrom , which Camariñes, were both Leyteanswered and by Nueva Ms. Cuevas Ecija gaveand in the evening, the President arrived. At the entrance, he Atty. Alejandrino. was welcomed by PCL National Chairman Dayanghirang, Government Supervision in coordination with the PCL At 3 in the afternoon, the formal program commenced National President Chavit Singson, Iloilo Provincial LegislativeUnder Academy, the supervision the following of DILG-Bureau resource speakers of Local with the doxology and Philippine national anthem by John Governor Arthur D. Defensor Sr., and Representative Jerry made the CLLEP a fruitful activity on that day: Treñas. The background music being played while he was the PCL Hymn was led by the original composer/singer Lacson and JBLMU Choir. As a surprise to all delegates, and Members was Freddie Aguilar’s “Para sa Tunay na Local Governance Councilor Rose Marie D. Doromal, former Vice Mayor and Pagbabago”.walking to the hall and being greeted by the PCL Officers 2.1. Mr.Dr. LizanApet DayanghirangP. Calina – Leadership – Nutrition and Program Best Practices in TreasurerCouncilor of Dante PCL Beriong.Iloilo Chapter. The PCL On behalf Creed wasof Regional led by Immediately after everybody has seated, the second 3. Atty. Rey Oliver Alejandrino – The Draft Federal Chairperson Maria Sheila Gange, the welcome remarks part of the program started with Governor Arthur Government Structure: It’s was delivered by Iloilo City Chapter President Jay Treñas. Defensor delivering his welcome address. PCL National Implications to Democracy and Decentralization Honorable Jerry Treñas as the distinguished guest gave President Luis “Chavit” Singson was called to render his 4. Atty. Jesse Cruz and Atty.Odilon Pasaraba – Key Issues report to the plenary. He enumerated various projects in Local Governance and now the Representative of Iloilo, he talked about the and accomplishments of PCL under his reform agenda. 5. Atty. Oliver Owen Garcia - The Draft Federal his message. Being a former councilor, former City Mayor July-September 2018 PCL NEWS 5 2018 PCL National Executive Officers-National Board Meeting and 5th Series of Continuing Local Legislative Education Program on June 20-22, 2018 in Iloilo City

Government Structure: It’s Implications He also invited the councilors to join the 3rd Asian Council behalf of Mayor Jose Espinosa III, Councilor Candice to Democracy and Decentralization Forum in Tokyo, Japan on August 19-21, 2018. Tupas delivered his message to the delegates.

Experience Representative of Iloilo 4th District gave inspirational 6. Atty. Miles Arroyo – The People’s Budget: A Naga City Dinner host Congressman Ferjenel Biron, M.D., She Atty.provided Bernadette a template Huggins, on asComprehensive one of the resource Smoke message to the councilors and talked about streamlined During lunch time at the ICCC, on behalf of TESDA Freespeakers, Ordinance presented as their significant NGO’s pointsrecommendation on anti-smoking. to the business procedures. Director General Guiling Mamondiong. Regional Director Sanggunian members. The VIPs being recognized were Vice Mayor Jeffrey Gaspar S. Gayona, Ph. D. Ed D, CESO III of TESDA XI Davao After the messages and presentations of the guests, Region arrived. He delivered the DG’s message and talked PCL National Chairman Danny Dayanghirang gave his Ganzon, 4th district Board Member Bryant Paul Biron, about the Fourth Industrial Revolution, a phenomenon accomplishment report likewise shared the Investment Mayor Braeden John Biron, Iloilo Vice Governor Christine wherein substantive changes are being felt in the labor, Incentives Code of Davao City to the audience. After Partylist. Garin, Congresswoman Sharon Garin AMBIS OWA employment and education spheres globally where him, PCL National Treasurer Sharon De Leon Macabebe The night’s Keynote Speaker was Presidential technology continues to advance at a very fast pace. He Spokesperson Atty. Harry Roque who was delighted to then promoted the 21st century skills in order to cope up be invited by PCL hence he could share his advocacy and with the current needs: complex problem solving, critical renderedpresented bythe Emman,financial astatus local of talent the League. from the Visayas thoughts for inspiration. Atty. Roque highlighted the role thinking, creativity, people management, coordinating singingDuring alternative the break, songs. five intermission numbers were of PCL to the community likewise expressed his support with others, emotional intelligence, judgment and At 2 in the afternoon, Honorable Sarah Duterte to the League. decision making, service orientation, negotiation and Carpio arrived. Two intermission numbers were rendered talents lingered on the evening with the PCL Got Talent The performers were Binanog Dancers and the PCL Aklan Honorable Julius Tajanlangit introduced Mayor contest joined by councilors who presented their cognitive flexibility. These skills could uplift the socio- Philippine public service. RD Gayona left a challenge to Carpio.by Ruffy Buenavides. Provincial Federation President of individual talents in dancing, singing and playing of economy, transform character and efficiency in the the Councilors to inculcate the 21st century skills to the As the Keynote Speaker, Atty. Carpio extended community. her gratitude for the invitation. She appealed to all Councilor Eduardo J. Piano- Head of City Arts andinstruments. Culture Council, The members Film Professor of the fromBoard UP of Film Judges Institute were Government Supervision discussed about values which carefully assess oneself before running for elections. The UP Diliman and graduated from Moscow Film Institute in Atty. Odilon Pasaraba of DILG-Bureau of Local enable the environment for the next generation to shine. presidentialregarding fight daughter on illegal urged drugs the and councilors call for everyoneto grab the to Russia with Master of Arts in Film Direction; Councilor He emphasized on organizational capacity as the said opportunity for continuing education. After her message, Rose Marie Doroman, 4th term, former Vice Mayor of learning will enhance government service. After his a photo opportunity was held per region. The hosts were Dumangas, Iloilo and Treasurer of PCL Iloilo Chapter and presentation, Mr. Jose Denver Calo- Assistant Division Cinderella Gabasa and Chester G. Sales. Honorable Jay Treñas, City Chapter President of Iloilo. During the Closing Dinner which started at 6 in the The result of PCL Got Talent was validated by PFP Marion award award, its objectives, criteria and line up of evening, the program started with a prayer by Councilor Francis Marcos. During the awarding, PFP Corging Chief of DILG BLGS LGRD discussed about the legislative proposed activities. Arvin L. Losaria, Secretary General PCL Iloilo. The PCL Tirador, PFP Marion Francis Marcos and PFP Prescilla Honorable Lin Chin-chang, President Taiwan Local Creed was lead by Hon. Laurence Anthony Gorriceta, PRO Marcos assisted. Councils Representatives Community Forum served as PCL Iloilo. Hon. Licurgo P. Tirador, Provincial Federation The lively hosts were Councilor Dennis Octaviano distinguished guest sharing their country’s best practices. President of PCL Iloilo gave the welcome Address. On and Councilor Jose Lucero. 6 PCL NEWS July-September 2018 PCL Albay Assembly PCL Assembly

PCL The 2018 Midyear General Assembly of the Philippine Councilors League Zambales Chapter held last July 30 to August 1,2018 at Royce Hotel in Clark . Attended by more than 140 participants with the special guests Hon. PCL Hon. Lilia Pineda - Pampanga Governor.And the 2nd District Representative Cong. BenitoAtty. Cheryl J. Brizuela- Deloso- PCL Montall NEVP, Hon. Fritzie David Dizon- PCL Pres of Pampanga and GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY of PCL and LnB- inBenguet Image 1 Building is Hon. Crescencio at Wangal, C. Pacalso,La Trinidad, Provincial Benguet. Governor Shown of

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PCL Guimaras-PPDO collaboration in the conduct of a Local Shelter Plan Writeshop. Aug 15-17, Iloilo City 2nd Capacity Enhancement on Effective Local Legislation, Good Governance and Federalism Updates at Vista Tala Resort and

PCL Guimaras RCC Ma. Sheila Gange. 8-10, 2018 Recreational Park, Orani, last August NEVP endorses DAP courses

The Development Academy of Development on November 13-16. continuing education is very essential to the Philippines Local Governance The public course offerings on all professionals more so to the elected productivity and quality improvement members of Union of Local Authorities are in line with the Philippine mandate to serve their constituency. ofand the DevelopmentPhilippines (ULAP) Office on invitedtheir public the government’s scheme to ensure Hegovernment concluded officialsthat the councilors who have must the offerings for the second semester of that products and services are more not only be responsible leaders but 2018. competitive and at par with global equipped with the knowledge and skills standards thereby contributing to in order to effectively carry out their local governance on Public Private national development. tasks. Partnership DAP LGDOon September offers fields 18-20, of National Executive Vice Tourism Development Planning on President Benny Brizuela has called allow a limited number of participants October 8-12, Local Legislation on on the PCL members to avail of these As per DAP officials, they shall National Executive Vice President Benito J. interested may contact 02-631-0921 Brizuela of Lucena City localon a first-come,135. first-serve basis. Those October 23-25 and Business Case course offerings. NEVP Brizuela said that July-September 2018 PCL NEWS 7

PCL Local Assemblies as of September 2018

Davao City/Manila: National Chairman Danilo C. Dayanghirang of the Philippine Councilors’ League (PCL) on his incumbent term, was able to visit all regions under Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao as listed below:

Region No LUZON Region No VISAYAS NCR 1 Las Pinas City 6 20 Aklan 2 Makati City 21 Bacolod 3 Mandaluyong City 22 Ilo-ilo 4 Manila 7 23 Bohol CAR 5 Benguet 24 Dumaguete 6 25 Cebu NIR 7 8 26 Southern 8 Region No MINDANAO 1 9 9 27 City of 10 28 11 Pangasinan 29 amboanga del Norte 2 12 10 30 13 Isabela 31 Cagayan de Oro City 3 14 Pampanga 11 32 /Davao City 15 Zambales 33 4-B 16 12 34 17 Palawan 13 35 5 18 36 19 Albay ARMM 37

“It is very vital that we visit our comrades in their respective areas,” Chair Dayanghirang said. He added, “It is noteworthy that in every trip we learn, exchange and acquire new best practices that can be adopted whenever we go back to our hometown.” The lead functions of Councilors include enactment of ordinances, approval of resolutions and conducting legislative queries and research in aid of legislation.

Davao City extends P19M Councilor’s League denounces financial assistance killings of members The Philippine Councilors League The 18th Davao City Council in series of sessions deliberated and approved (PCL) strongly denounces the killing the recommendation of City Mayor Sara “Inday” Z. Duterte utilizing portions of its of Councilor Isagani Ambaoa Joson of Lagayan town in who was shot dead inside his house in Poblacion affected by the recent disasters and calamities. Wednesday night, August 8. calamity fund for CY 2018 to extend financial assistance to cities and municipalities Shown below are the funding details of the aid: this year. Alfredo Alvarez and Zaldy Mallari,Joson both is the in fifthCagayan, PCL member were gunned killed Date Approved Amount (In Php) Affected Areas down in July and May, respectively. July 26, 2018 4,250,000.00 Pangasinan: Dagupan City, Lingayen, Ronilo Mamaclay of Saranggani was killed in June and Alexander Alicaway of Cebu was slain in an ambush last Masantol and Marilao; : La Paz March. Sta. Barbara and Calasiao; : and Ramos; and Pampanga PCL National Chair and Davao City July 31, 2018 5,500,000.00 Jolo, ; Tarlac: Anao, Camiling Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang along and Moncada; Zambales: Olongapo with National President Luis ‘Chavit’ Singson and the rest of the league’s condemnation on the councilor’s Pampanga:City; Nueva Macabebe Ecija: Licab; and San Bulacan: Simon membersmurder. and officers expressed Calumpit; Bataan: Balanga; Dayanghirang continues to provide Aug 14, 2018 1,000,000.00 Marikina City assistance to sectors such as indigenous Aug 16, 2018 9,000,000.00 Municipalities: San Jose de people and cultural communities, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), senior citizens, victims of disasters and Municipality: Hagonoy; calamities, and among others. Municipality:Buenavista and San Mateo; Hamtic; Pampanga Bulacan It rooted after the rampant killings of politicians in some areas of the Philippines where the Mayor of Province; Province; Tanauan City and the Vice - Mayors of Municipality: San Luis; Bataan Nueva Viscaya and Tawi-Tawi were all Total 19,750,000.00 shot dead. Bulacan Province; Province “The deaths of Hon. Joson and “Our city government is always quick to respond and ready to assist cities other PCL members killed in the previous months are greatly felt by the Duterte government. Filipinos need to help co-Filipinos – this is our core value as organization. Councilors are only doing anda Filipino”, provinces Finance stricken Committee by calamities Chair Danilo - this C. has Dayanghirang always been said. the flagship of the their jobs as legislators and should not be killed,” Dayanghirang said. PCL National Chairman and PCL National President 8 PCL NEWS July-September 2018 ear brothers in the Philippine ANTI-CORRUPTION. Together with Office of the Councilors League: OMBUDSMAN, we are now regularly conducting ITAPS D Our warm greetings of Seminar (Integrity, Transparency, Accountability in Public peace, love and happiness to all local Service). Apart from the PCL National, several LGUs legislators! It is another quarter and we through the PCL Local Chapters are now organizing cannot thank everybody enough for the these ITAPS Seminars in their respective jurisdictions. strong cooperation and support being extended to the LOCAL LEGISLATIVE AWARD. DILG will launch League as your beloved organization. Rest assured we LLA as a nationwide program to all Sanggunians. As are doing our best to fulfill our duties as your leaders. our project since 2006, we are deeply honored on this CONTINUING EDUCATION. Article 17 of the move. Let us all support this project and continue to be Philippine Councilors League Constitution and By-Laws prime movers in the excellence for local legislation. creates the PCL Legislative Academy. This PCL Program is SHARING OF BEST PRACTICES. We are responsible for the capability building of the PCL Members strengthening this program because we perceive other local legislators and public servants. the need to assist each other to perform well. In As we all recognize the significance of education, we all all activities of PCL, the local host presents various should take note that this is not just for the youth. Education accomplishments which we can emulate. is equally important to the Councilors as there is a need to This will enhance local government continuously equip ourselves with the latest trends, technology capability. On top of this, we have and additional knowledge. invited the Provincial We need formal education. This will help us to be hired, Federation and City Chapter promoted or in the least, be recognized in the society. Let us Presidents to share their support the PCL Legislative Academy in their objectives of outstanding legislative measures to the PCL helping you finish Baccalaureate, Masteral or Doctoral courses. Members during the Plenary Session. We dream of making a positive These curricula are specially designed for the requirements as public change in the whole nation through the simple ordinances we can implement within servants in the course of your responsibilities and commitment in the government. our respective jurisdictions. On 31 May to June 2, we have organized a learning activity in Legazpi City, Albay REFORM AGENDA. Noting that LGU funds be invested to the right priorities, Province. To Governor Al Francis Bichara, Mayor Noel Rosal and all participants, thank efficiently and effectively utilized, we recognize the regulations being set by the you for making this event successful. In the near future, we hope more delegates will Commission on Audit, Department of Budget and Management and Department of the be joining this kind of activity hence acquire more skills and build camaraderie with Interior and Local Government. We are continuously disallowing excessive expenses each other. and managing well the PCL Funds. As we go through this strict process, we hope to FEDERALISM. Together with the Office of Assistant Secretary Jonathan Malaya, receive full support from our dear PCL Officers. we shall sign a partnership agreement through Memorandum of Understanding as Our NEO NB CLLEP is not perfect, however we strive to discover various ways DILG’s Advocacy Partner. Secretary General Eduardo Año has warmly acknowledged to serve you better. We need everybody’s cooperation to make this possible. Once this proposal and ordered the Legal Department to enhance our draft MOU. again, thank you for the patience and commitment to PUBLIC SERVICE ABOVE SELF. Mabuhay ang mga Konsehal! Mabuhay ang PCL! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

Yours on behalf of the League,

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

PCL National Celebrates 2018 PCL Week PCL National President “Public Service Above Self: A activities such as outreach the group went to Senior and Local Government on Luis “Chavit” Singson called Firm Stand for a Responsive projects, seminars, sportsfest, Citizen Sanctuary Center September 11, 2018 at the on all Councilors in the Leadership”, NP Singson said in Mandaluyong for the DILG Main. country to commemorate the the PCL Local Chapters are sponsorships can be done. gift giving. The highlight Executive Director Esther Philippine Councilors League free to choose which activity tree According planting, orto NP flag Singson, raising of the PCL National’s PCL Cuadra likewise reminded Week on September 1-7, 2018 they want to organize as per the PCL National Secretariat Week Celebration was the the Presidents to submit by spearheading activities Memorandum dated 25 June organized a healing eucharist Ceremonial Signing of MOU on their post activity report to of their choice within their 2018 signed by him and NC Federalism Advocacy between the PCL National Secretariat jurisdiction. Dayanghirang. During the on September 2, Sunday at 6 Philippine Councilors League With the 2018 theme inmass the to morning. be aired atAfterwards, ABS-CBN and Department of the Interior recognition purposes. for information, file and first week of PHILIPPINE September, COUNCILORS LEAGUE 3RD QUARTERLY NEO/NB MEETING/CLLEP September 19- 21, 2018 Zamboanga City NATIONAL SECRETARY GENERAL’S MEMBERSHIP REPORT AND ACTIVITY REPORT

Special National Board and NPs Residence, Corinthian July 29, 2018 National Officers Meeting Gardens, Quezon City Total Number of Councilors Nationwide 16,764 I. MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING PROFILE PCL Nueva Ecija 2nd Capac- Vista Tala Resort, Orani, Bataan August 10, 2018 Total Number of New Councilors 5,863 ity Enhancement on Effective Legislation, Good Governance Total Number of Old Councilors 8,711 and Federalism Total MGS as of January 2018 14,574 Asian Councils Forum (ACF) Tokyo, Japan August 19-21, 2018 Percentage of Members in Good Standing 86.94% PCL Pro- Sarrosa Hotel, Cebu City August 22-24, 2018 vincial Assembly PCL Provicial Assembly Waterfront Hotel, Davao City August 22-24, 2018 II. CLAIMS (total as of MAy 2017- August, 2018) PCL Week Celebration ABS-CBN (Mass) - Senior September 1-7, 2018 HOSPITALIZATION 399 Citizen Sanctuary Center, Man- DEATH 116 daluyong City MMCL General Assembly and One Esplanade, Pasay City September 7, 2018 30th Anniversary PCL Week Celebration-PCL La Diego Silang Hall, Provincial September 10, 2018 Union Capitol, San Fernando City

III. NEO/NB MEETING/CLLEP QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES/MANCOM MEETING/ISLANDACTIVITIES CONGRESS/REGIONALVENUE & PROVINCIALDATE ASSEMBLIES Reported: 2nd Quarterly National Exec- Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo June 19-21, 2018 utive Officers (NEO)/National City Board (NB) Meeting/Continuing Local Legislative Education JOAQUIN EMMANUEL PIMENTEL Program National Secretary General