The Official Newsletter of DILG Region XII - SOCCSKSARGEN Issue no. 2 July - September 2015

Brgy. Poblacion, and Brgy. Katangawan, Gensan win big at 2014 LTIA

RD Reynaldo M. Bungubung, CESO IV with PB Vicente Yungco, Jr., LUPON Officials of Poblacion, Polomolok and MLGOO Heidy A. Agustin during the 2014 National LTIA Awarding SOCCSKSARGEN Emerges as ONLY Region with The lupons of Barangay Poblacion, Polomolok and Barangay Katangawan, City were 100% GFH Passing Rate among the recently recognized winners in the Region 12, also known qualified COA opinion of of Maximum Borrowing and Lupong Tagapamayapa as SOCCSKSARGEN, has the immediately preceding Debt Service Capacities of Incentives Awards (LTIA) at recently triumphed as the year; as well as compliance Local Government Units and the Mariott Hotel in Pasay City. only region in the country with the Full Disclosure access to national program “I commend our winners with 100% Good Financial Policy (FDP) of local budget windows such as the Bottom- for their diligent efforts to Housekeeping (GFH) passing and finances, bids and up Budgeting (BuB) program amicably settle disputes at rate as of August 31, 2015. public offerings such as and the Sagana at Ligtas na the barangay level and for This means that all of its 54 annual budget, statement of Tubig sa Lahat (SALINTUBIG) carrying out the objectives local government units have receipts and expenditures, program. of the Katarungang successfully complied with annual procurement plan DILG XII Regional Director Pambarangay (KP) or the GFH standards set forth or procurement list and bid Reynaldo M. Bungubung, barangay justice system,” said Sarmiento. in the 2014 assessment for results on civil works, goods CESO IV commended the The LTIA, which was the conferment of the Seal and services and consulting local government units for established pursuant of Good Local Governance services among others. the well-deserved feat and to Executive Order (SGLG). As a result of passing has encouraged the local 394 in 1997, aims to The GFH standards were said standards, all 54 local chief executives to continue institutionalize a system the local government units’ government units in the the hard work and dedication of granting economic compliance with accounting Region now have access in working towards the benefits to outstanding and auditing rules and to loans pursuant to Local “daang matuwid” and in the lupons, strengthen the Katarungang Pambarangay regulations, in essence, Finance Circular No. 1-2012, delivery of services to their as an indigenous conflict with an unqualified or also known as Certificates constituents. resolution structure at the » see GFH, PAGE 2 grassroots, and generate awareness and support on the KP as a potent vehicle CONTENTS toward social order and SOCCSKSARGEN EMERGES AS ONLY REGION WITH 100% GFH PASSING RATE...... 1 DUNGOS WATER SYSTEM NOW OPERATIONAL...... 4 human development. BRGY. POBLACION, POLOMOLOK AND BRGY. KATANGAWAN, BGPMS INSTITUTIONALIZED IN ALL BARANGAYS...... 5 GENSAN WIN BIG AT 2014 LTIA...... 1 LAUNCHES “I VOTE GOOD” CAMPAIGN...... 5 The National Awards DILG 12 CONDUCTS DRRM FOCAL PERSONS’ CONFERENCE...... 2 FORMER REBELS FROM AND PROVINCE RECEIVE LIVELIHOOD AND Committee (NAC) was 50 LGUS IN REGION 12 NOW CAPACITATED ON GIS FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE...... 6 RESPONSE...... 2 DILG FACILITATES ACTION PLANNING AT BUB CSO M&E ROLLOUT...... 6 composed of officials from DILG RO12 PERSONNEL BUILD SOLIDARITY AND TRUST...... 2 POLOMOLOK-MADE PRODUCTS NOW SHOWCASED AT BUB-FUNDED PASALUBONG CENTER...... 6 the DILG, Department of LACAP REVIEW HIGHLIGHTED IN LATEST RMCC 12 GATHERING...... 3 150 HOUSEHOLD IN BRGY. POLONULING, TUPI END 30 YEARS WITHOUT ACCESS TO SAFE WATER.. 7 DILG 12 JOINS 2ND QUARTER NSED...... 3 PROJECT STATUS...... 7 Justice (DOJ), Supreme DILG 12 CAPACITATES 55 GAD FOCAL POINT SYSTEM MEMBERS...... 4 GETTING TO KNOW:LGOO VIII ALI B. ABDULLAH ...... 8 MAHINTANA, DILG 12 AND CSO PARTNERS SHOWCASE ENTREPRENEURIAL THE TRUMPET EDITORIAL BOARD ...... 8 LEADERSHIP IN ACTION...... 4 » see LTIA, PAGE 3 2 THE TRUMPET Issue No. 2 TOP STORIES DILG 12 conducts DRRM Focal Persons’ Conference The DILG Provincial and strengths and weaknesses of City Disaster Risk Reduction the strategies employed at and Management/Climate the regional and provincial Change Adaptation (DRRM/ level as this will now serve CCA) Focal Persons, together as input to improve the with the Provincial Program/ strategies in the conduct Outcome Managers recently of Components 6 & 7 (One- gathered for a conference On-One Coaching with at the Villa Amor Hotel in LCE-DRRMO and Barangay City. Coaching) of the Project. Assessment in the Oplan Listo Monitoring, implementation of the DRRM/CCA reports, directives Components 3, 4 & 5 and deliverables were also (Provincial Convergence, discussed during the activity. Preparedness Dialogue and The DRRM/CCA Focal Wemboree) of the Roll-Out Persons’ Conference is a semi- Strategy on LGU Disaster annual activity of DILG XII as Preparedness Manuals part of strengthening the and Operation Listo was internal capacity of the DILG highlighted during the said personnel when it comes to conference. DRRM and CCA Programs’ DILG 12 DRRM Focal Person, LGOO V Maria Theresa Bautista Such assessment was done implementation. speaks before fellow Focal Persons from the field. to effectively identify the 50 LGUs in Region 12 now Capacitated on GIS for Disaster « GFH (cont.) DILG XII Assistant Regional emphasized. Director Josephine C. Leysa, GFH is formerly known Preparedness and Response CESO V also congratulated as the Seal of Good the local government units Housekeeping (SGH), and said that passing the which was initiated by the GFH standards is no ordinary late DILG Secretary Jesse achievement. “This is such a M. Robredo back in 2010 big deal because it is the first to promote transparency time that local government and accountability in local units in an entire region have government operations. passed what is considered as a core assessment area”, she DILG RO12 Personnel Build Solidarity and Trust Participants pose for a Group Photo following the Successful Capacity Building Activity on GIS for Disaster Preparedness and Response

DILG 12 recently carried DevelopmentCoordinators out the last two (2) batches (MPDCs), Municipal Local of the training on Geographic Government Operations Information System (GIS) Officers (MLGOOs), Municipal for Disaster Preparedness Disaster Risk Reduction and Response (DPR) at the and Management Officers Sarangani Highlands and (MDRRMOs) and IT Specialists. Venue 88 both in General The GIS for DPR training Santos City, respectively. was conducted as part of The last two batches are the DILG 12’s strategy to now part of the 50 local strengthen the capacity of government units who are the local government units in now capacitated in GIS for utilizing the GIS platform in DPR. Other batches were DRRM planning and decision- The DILG XII Regional Office personnel recently gathered for capacitated since 2013. making before, at the onset, a team building activity entitled “Capability Building and Covering a total of during and after a disaster or Strengthening Organizations Effectiveness through Solidarity twenty-four (24) LGUs, emergency. and Trust” at Princess Del Leonor Beach Resort, Kiamba, the participants were Sarangani Municipal Planning and TOP STORIES THE TRUMPET Issue No. 2 3 « LTIA (cont.) sa Pilipinas (LnB). “The Lupong Tagapamayapa is a big help not just in the speedy administration of justice in the barangays. It has also been a big aid to unclog our courts and allowed the government to save billions,” the DILG Secretary said. Records show that out of 461,489 total number of disputes across all barangays nationwide in 2014, 76% or 350,554 of these were settled by the lupons and only 18,199 of these disputes reached the courts. This led to an estimated government savings amounting to almost P3-billion. Prior to the recent national awarding, DILG 12 has also conducted its own regional LTIA awarding ceremony at FB Hotel, Koronadal City. “We give recognition to all lupons that RD Reynaldo M. Bungubung, CESO IV with the LUPON Officials of Barangay Katangawan, performed efficiently, effectively and General Santos City and City Director Atty. Rochelle D. Mahinay-Sero during the 2014 National innovatively in the implementation of LTIA Awarding the KP Law in their respective barangays”, said DILG 12 Regional Director Reynaldo Court (SC), National Police Commission Tagapamayapa. M. Bungubung, CESO IV during the said (NAPOLCOM) and Liga ng mga Each of the National Winners as well regional awarding ceremony. Barangay (LnB). as the Hall of Famer received a cash All regional winners in every category Winning lupons were chosen by prize of Php300, 000 and a trophy, received a check amounting to Php the NAC from around 40,000 lupons while the first and second runners-up 50,000.00 and a Plaque of Recognition, nationwide based on the following received Php100, 000 and Php75, 000, while the nominees received their criteria: a) efficiency in operations b) respectively, from the DILG. respective plaque of recognition. effectiveness in securing the objectives This year’s awarding ceremony of the KP Program; and c) creativity coincided with the 2015 National and resourcefulness of the Lupong Assembly of the Liga ng mga Barangay LACAP Review Highlighted in DILG 12 joins 2ND Quarter NSED Latest RMCC 12 Gathering

DILG 12 Regional Office personnel apply the duck, cover and hold positions during the 2nd Quarter NSED excercises

RD Reynaldo M. Bungubung, CESO IV and LGMED Chief, Ester P. Valdez, DILG XII Regional Director A simulation of a fire CE during the most recent RMCC XII proceedings Reynaldo M. Bungubung, scenario took place where CESO IV recently led the two burn victims were regional office workforce rescued and attended to by The review of the Local prepared by PNP needed during the 2nd quarter the rescue and medical teams. Anti-Criminality Action to be properly reviewed to National Simultaneous Fire fighter personnel were Plan (LACAP) was the main ensure its realignment to Earthquake Drill (NSED). also mobilized to extinguish discussion during the recent Peace and Order and Public This was done to elevate the burning materials. Regional Management and Safety Plan (POPSP). the level of readiness and An evaluation team led Coordinating Committee It can be recalled that DILG preparedness of the regional by the chief of staff, Atty. (RMCC) 12 meeting called 12 has been actively enjoining office personnel whenever an Muamar Rhys Guiamadel by the DILG 12 Regional the local government units earthquake occurs. presented their findings Director and the RMCC Chair in the Region to come up As the siren sounded off, and observations on what for the LG Sector, Reynaldo M. with their respective POPSP the personnel alertly applied went wrong and what went Bungubung, CESO IV at the as one of its major regional the duck, cover and hold well after the drill. This was Viajera Restaurant, Koronadal commitments to the DILG positions up to the time it done to continually improve City. Central Office. was safe for them to exit the on the succeeding drills as Bungubung emphasized building and proceed to the a proactive requirement of that the LACAP, which was designated evacuation area. preparedness efforts. 4 THE TRUMPET Issue No. 2 TOP STORIES Mahintana, DILG 12 and CSO Partners Showcase DILG 12 Capacitates 55 GAD Entrepreneurial Leadership in Action Focal Point System Members

The EU-funded RESOURCEGov highlight the performance Participants during one of the lectures conducted at the GAD Project implemented by and initial best practices of the Mahintana Foundation, Inc. RESOURCEGov project that are Focal Point System Activity in partnership with DILG-12, worth considering/replicating CSDO-SC and SPECTRUM, by other development actors, The Members of the Gender development plans. recently conducted a Forum on develop the project’s updated and Development (GAD) Focal Resource persons from the Entrepreneurial Leadership in action and financial plans Point Sytem from General Philippine Council for Women Action and Maximizing Free/ and provide avenues for Santos City, City of Koronadal (PCW) were invited to explain Open Source Apps for Revenue other EU-funded projects in and Municipalities of Sto. Niño, topics on gender mainstreaming Generation and Budget/Project for collaboration and , , , as a strategy to implement the Monitoring at Greenleaf Hotel, complementation. T’boli, , , Municipal Council for Women General Santos City. DILG 12 OIC Assistant Regional Banga, Tupi, Polomolok actively (MCW), gender analysis and tools The 2-day event was attended Director Josephine C. Leysa, participated during the training and its use in the preparation of by a total of at least 114 CESO Vwas among the speakers and workshop on GAD Gender LGU GAD Plan and Budget and participants for Day 1 from EU for said Forum. She inspired the Analysis, GAD Planning and PCW-DILG-DBM-NEDA Joint Delegation to the , participants and said that the Budgeting at Phela Grande Memorandum Circular No. 2013- DILG 12, RPRAT, LPRAT, LGUs, quests for good governance Hotel, General Santos City 01 regarding the guidelines on business sectors, media (DXMD- have been made possible with recently. the localization of the MCW. RMN & 89.5 Brigada News FM), strong partnerships among The activity was conducted Local Government Capacity BDA, CSO networks, other LGUs, CSOs and DILG 12. by the DILG and the Philippine Development Division (LGCDD) EU-funded projects, lead/ Overall, the RESOURCEGov Commission on Women (PCW). Chief Rilimin H. Sandoval partner organizations of the project has helped improve Said activity was called presented the overview of RESOURCEGov project and 54 the revenue and investment to capacitate the GAD mandates on gender and participants for Day 2 from lead/ generation capacities of target Focal Point System (GFPS) development. partner organizations of the LGUs. It has also helped increase members to effectively carry- Participants experienced a project, EU, local government the participation of CSOs in local out and institutionalize the simulation on LGU planning and units. governance. implementation of the Magna review using the new template Aside from showcasing With the adoption and Carta of Women and to capacitate for the purpose. “Entrepreneurial Leadership technical assistance on Qlik and them on the five enabling DILG 12 Assistant Regional in Action” for increased Local ODK-based budget tracking mechanisms that should be Director Josephine C. Leysa, Revenue Generation (i.e. systems introduced by the established/implemented CESO V, emphasized on the Economic Enterprises), said Project, fiscal performance of such as: a) preparation of GAD importance of activity and forum also aimed to demonstrate LGUs, especially on expenditure plan and budget, monitoring urged everyone to continue to free/open source applications/ management, is expected to and evaluation system; b) level up and enhance skills on systems for revenue generation/ improve as this system provides formulation of GAD Code; c) the implementation of GAD. tax mapping, budget tracking basis and analysis for LGUs establishment of GAD database; She also pushed for the need and project monitoring (e.g. for where to focus their budgets d) creation and/or strengthening to exercise due diligence to BUB projects of participating and improve their overall of GAD Focal Point System; effectively hurdle the challenges line agencies) that are worth budget performance. and e) mainstreaming and tasks at hand. replicating by other line agencies, gender perspectives in local LGUs and development actors, STORIES FROM FIELD

Dungos, a barangay in DILG Cotabato Provincial Dungos Water System now Operational , Cotabato Province now Director Ali B. Abdullah said that has a functional water system the new water system will not made possible by the DILG 2014 only improve their hygiene but Grassroots Participatory Project also improve their economic (GPB). situation. “A total of 136 households Duing the project’s turnover from our barangay are all smiles ceremony, Tulunan municipal knowing we now have easy mayor Lani Candolada and other access to abundant supply of municipal officials expressed potable water”, said Dungos their gratitude as recipient of punong barangay Rodolfo various DILG infrastructure Pagayon. projects. The construction of the DILG 12 Regional Director Dungos Potable Water System Reynaldo M. Bungubung, CESO Level II was started in April IV congratulated the people of 27, 2015 and was successfully Dungos. “When beneficiaries completed on July 25, 2015. are healthy and economically The project implementation thriving, DILG knows it has amounted to Php2, 991, 698.75 succeeded in serving its mandate with a counterpart of Php300, in terms of its infrastructure RD Reynaldo M. Bungubung cuts the ribbon during the turn-over 000.00 from the municipal projects”, he said. ceremony of the Dungos Water System government of Tulunan. STORIES FROM FIELD THE TRUMPET Issue No. 2 5 BGPMS Institutionalized in all Sultan Kudarat Barangays In a bid to strengthen performance of their function the capacity of barangay as mandated in the 1991 governments to efficiently Local Government Code and effectively deliverand other related issuances. government services amidst The system provides a clear limited resources, the DILG picture of the performance Provincial Office of Sultan and productivity level of Kudarat recently conducted barangays in the areas of a 2-Day Seminar on the Governance, Administration, Application of Barangay Social Services, Economic Governance Performance Development and Measurement System Environmental Management. (BGPMS) and Writeshop Support institutions on State of Barangay such as the higher local Governance Report (SBGR). government units, the The activity was aimed to national government and coach all BGPMS Barangay other service providers Assessment Teams (BAT) can make use of BGPMS to on the proper use of the determine the kind of policy Participants listen attentively during the Seminar of the Enhanced BGPMS Data and program intervention Application of BGPMS and Writeshop on SBGR Capture Form and the they will provide as indicated subsequent interpretation of by what the barangay needs all participants from the implementers and have the generated performance according to its state of entire province. Two hundred respective state of barangay ratings in the scorecard. barangay governance. forty nine (249) barangay governance report. For 2016 BGPMS is an assessment Held in Koronadal City at secretaries successfully and every year thereafter, all tool for barangays that the Splash Del Rio and Aqua completed the course. barangays in the province measures the effectiveFrio Resort, respectively, the As a result, 100% of are expected to conduct the delivery of services and activity was conducted in four barangays in Sultan Kudarat assessment. accomplishments in the (4) batches to accommodate Province are now BGPMS Tacurong Launches “I VOTE GOOD” Campaign access to education and of Tacurong City for being health care, and raise the the first to launch the “I quality of life of Filipinos? Vote Good” Advocacy in the Not use his position for region. the benefit of his family & Tacurong City was also friends? Not use his position the first to forge partnership to create/ preserve a political in Ugnayan ng Barangay dynasty? at Simbahan (UBAS) last Supporters. Is your February 26, 2015 in the candidate’s family supportive region. Engr. Valdez also of good governance? Does mentioned the notable UBAS your candidate hold his accomplishments in the city supporters accountable for such as the efforts to increase Some Tacurong constituents during one of the ceremonies unlawful or improper acts? the number of attendees conducted at the I VOTE GOOD Campaign launching Election Conduct. Does during synchronized your candidate comply with barangay assemblies. I matter, my vote matters their votes by renouncing elections laws? Not buying “Choosing the right leaders – this was the slogan to vote buying and selling votes? Not overspend/use has a huge impact on the the I Vote Good advocacy to curb corruption and its public funds to get elected? development of a locality campaign which was variations and by keeping Reputation. Does your that is why the I Vote Good recently launched by high standards in voting candidate have a reputation Advocacy is important”, the local government of candidates into office. for honesty and integrity? Valdez said. Tacurong in partnership with Rev. Fr. Salvador R. Robles, Not have a reputation Prior to the formal the Ugnayan ng Barangay at DCC gave an overview of the for engaging in corrupt launching activity, Nuestra Simbahan’s (UBAS). I Vote Good Advocacy. He practices? Not spend heavily Señora dela Candelaria Said launching was presented the L.A.S.E.R. test on media to cultivate a false Parish, through its Parish spearheaded by the UBAS as an important criterion in image? Supreme Pastoral Council Technical Working Group of selecting candidates. LASER “The I Vote Good Campaign officers and members, Tacurong City, in anticipation is an acronym which means: is a different kind of LASER. already made an information of the 2016 national and Lifestyle. Does your It cuts through destructions education campaign on I local elections. candidate live a modest of propaganda, political Vote Good Advocacy to its Close to a thousand lifestyle? Has no unexplained advertisements, gossip, and forty five chapels and 573 participants composed of wealth? popularity by focusing on GKKs last June 2015 up to National Government Offices Actions/ the most critical issues in the August 2015. (NGOs), Non-Government Accomplishments. Does candidates’ journey towards A commitment signing Associations (NGAs), city and your candidate have a track integrity”, Rev. Fr. Robles said. was done by all the barangay officials, interfaith record of competence Local Government participants and guests on groups, purok officers, chapel and servant-leadership? Monitoring and Evaluation the I Vote Good Advocacy leaders, and GKK members Promote transparency and Division (LGMED) Chief, Engr. tarpaulin and mass releasing attended. accountability in office? Ester P. Valdez, representing of balloons outdoors officially The I Vote Good advocacy Support policies that bring the DILG Regional Director, culminated the activity. aims to teach and remind down the cost of electricity, commended the UBAS the participants valuing improve food production, Technical Working Group 6 THE TRUMPET Issue No. 2 STORIES FROM FIELD Former Rebels from Sarangani and Cotabato Province Receive Livelihood and Financial Assistance of four former rebels who Said financial assistance each received P65,000.00 as was intended for the financial assistance under the immediate needs of the DILG’s Comprehensive Local former rebels while joining Integration Program (CLIP). the society once again. Also in photo are Flor G. The former rebels, who Limpin, Provincial Director of came from the municipalities DILG-Sarangani and Raquel of Arakan and turned Panal, PSWDO-Sarangani. themselves in to the 57th Meanwhile, five former Infantry Batallion in April this rebels from Cotabato year. Province recently received Governor Mendoza lauded checks amounting to Php the former rebels for their 15,000.00, which were decision to return to the personally handed by folds of the law and live provincial governor Emmylou normal lives again. She also Taliño-Mendoza. encouraged them to strive to The governor was assisted become productive members by, DILG Cotabato provincial of the society and contribute director Ali B. Abdulllah and to its development. other Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP) Governor Steve and Local Government (DILG) committee members. Chiongbian Solon (2nd from Region 12, hand over a check right) and Division Chief Engr. amounting to P65,000.00 Ester Valdez (3rd from right), for livelihood assistance who represented Regional to a former rebel recently Polomolok-made products now Director Reynaldo M. at the Provincial Capitol Bungubung, CESO IV, of the of Sarangani Province in Showcased at BUB-funded Pasalubong Department of the Interior . The recipient was one Center DILG South Cotabato Facilitates Action Planning at BUB CSO M&E Rollout

The municipal government items, processed foods, and of Polomolok, through its Local home decors from twenty Poverty Reduction Action two (22) local micro, small and Team (LPRAT) proposed the medium enterprises (MSMEs). DILG - South Cotabato recently in promoting, planning and establishment of a pasalubong Engr. Danny G. Pelias, one conducted an orientation indorsing projects to LPRAP but center under the Grassroots of the beneficiary MSMEs said on BUB CSO Monitoring & also a citizen-led monitoring Evaluation (M&E) Roll-out to and evaluation group to Participatory Budgeting that his products were already the eleven (11) component expedite and ensure that BUB (GPB) for 2014 in an effort to in the market since 2011 but local government units of the projects are implemented as provide a venue to showcase his business failed to prosper. province including General proposed/scheduled,” said and promote locally made “The Pasalubong Center Santos City to capacitate Civil DILG South Cotabato Provincial products under one roof. project inspired me to revive Society Organizations (CSOs) Director Lailyn A. Ortiz, CESE The said project had a my polvoron business”, he said. in monitoring and evaluation in her message addressing the total budget of Php575, “Now, the pasalubong center of BUB projects in the province participating CSOs. 000.00, which came from the also helped me introduce my and in creating their respective She also challenged all CSO- MOOE and capital outlay of products to the market and action plan. partners to continue harnessing Said activity was conducted the spirit of volunteerism and Department of Trade and get recognized by local and at Koronadal City in two batches instill good governance in the Industry (DTI) and the capital regional visitors. Buyers are and was facilitated by DILG community. outlay of the municipal able to contact us now”, he South Cotabato and community Assembly/provincial CSO government. added. mobilizers. A total of 140 forum, monitoring and ways to With its completion, the The local DTI also assisted participants attended the said utilize the M&E results were also Polomolok Pasalubong Center the beneficiary MSMEs from activity. discussed among many others. is now home to handicrafts, packaging to product costing. “We are not just partners fashion accessories, souvenir FIELD NEWS THE TRUMPET Issue No. 2 7 150 Household in Brgy. Polonuling, Tupi End 30 Years Without Access to Safe Water to deliver basic services sila sa kanilang pangako. to many underprivileged Nakapagtataka lamang na Filipinos. meron pa ring bumabatikos Roxas personally visited the para sa sariling political completed SalinTubig project agenda pero para sa aming in Polonuling recently, where residente ng South Cotabato, houses are now connected to makikita at mararamdaman a water reservoir providing ang programang Daang safe and potable water to Matuwid,” Tamayo said. local residents previously left The municipal mayor behind by development. added that the government’s “Kamo ang boss namon, developmental programs kamo ang naghimo sine, had been consistent in their inyo nga tagumpay ini. [Kayo province since the Aquino ang boss namin, kayo ang administration started in gumawa nito, tagumpay 2010. ninyong lahat ito],” Roxas “Dito lamang sa Tupi said as he addressed the local makikita kung gaano kalaki Rey Famelar, 84, now enjoys safe drinking water straight from residents who attended the ang proyekto na ginawa his faucet at home in Brgy. Polonuling, South Cotabato. ceremonial inauguration of ng ating gobyerno ng the water project in their walang halong kalokohan o For 30 years the local and Local Government barangay. katiwalian—diretso talaga sa residents of barangay (DILG), about 150 households SalinTubig is a DILG tao at sa aming kapaligiran. Polonuling in the or about 800 to 1,000 local program with a goal to I will not be surprised if municipality of Tupi, South residents in barangay provide potable and safe investors will start to put up Cotabato had to rely on deep Polonuling can now open water to waterless barangays malls, hotels, and subdivisions well as their primary source their faucets conveniently in the entire country. in our communities because of water supply in their and get clean and potable Tupi Mayor Reynaldo we have more paved roads, community, raising the risk of water from right inside their Tamayo Jr. said the national new and improved drainage water-borne diseases in their homes. government is serious in system, and peace and order community especially during Former Secretary of helping communities like situation is at its best,” Tamayo the rainy season. the Interior and Local them. said. But with the SalinTubig Government Mar Roxas said Talagang tumutulong ang (Sagana at Ligtas na Tubig the DILG’s SalinTubig is just gobyerno sa ating pag-angat one of the many programs lalo na dito sa Tupi. Natutuwa sa Lahat) program of the of the government under ako sa Daang Matuwid ng Source: www.dilg.gov.ph Department of the Interior Daang Matuwid, which aims ating gobyerno dahil totoo

8 THE TRUMPET Issue No. 2 THE TRUMPET GETTING TO KNOW: Editorial Board: Reynaldo M. Bungubung, CESO IV LGOO VIII ALI B. ABDULLAH OIC Regional Director/Chairperson On his roots and family that, I feel successful”, he said. Josephine C. Leysa, CESO V OIC Assistant Regional Director/ PD Alex is an Iranun native born at Kalanganan, . He On his leadership Co-Chairperson and his beloved wife, Badria have been married for 23 years. They have a daughter named Farhana. PD Alex has always been known by his coworkers as a leader who Members: does not rely on his own judgment. “I gather ideas and opinions On his education and humble begin- from the right people who were ahead of me, people who have Acting PD Ali B. Abdullah nings more experience in the aspects I have to decide on. I see to it that (Cotabato) my decision is always beneficial and just”, he said. “I am firm OIC PD Flor G. Limpin He obtained his degree on commerce with once a decision has been made. That’s why consultation must be (Sarangani) a major in accounting at the Notre Dame done”, he added. OIC PD Margarita H. Baynosa University. After completing his masteral (Sultan Kudarat) course in public administration from Min- On service OIC PD Lailyn A. Ortiz, CESE danao State University - , (South Cotabato) he graduated in governance and He defines service as a very rewarding obligation. CLGOO Guianodin D. Abdilah strategic management from the “I never complain about workloads, I am willing (Cotabato City) ASEAN Institute of Management to work beyond office hours and I make sure I OIC CD Atty. Rochelle D. Mahinay-Sero in City. am trustworthy”, he said. To him, the reward is (Gen. Santos City) the person you become by serving. Ester P. Valdez, CE He started out with DILG Region (LGOO VIII/Chief, LGMED) XII as a volunteer before getting On his formula for a meaningful, worthy life Rilimin H. Sandoval appointed as an accounting (LGOO VI/OIC Chief, LGCDD) clerk in 1989. The following “Always seek guidance from the Almighty, Denis T. Sucol year, he participated and work hard with good and fair intent in all (LGOO VI/OIC Chief, FAD) passed the second decentral- dealings”, he said. ized LGOO induction training. Clotilde Bai Rosshelle S. Nanding He waited five years for his On his advice to those who hope to have a AO IV, Regional Information Officer/ first promotion as LGOO II. colorful and productive career with the DILG Editor-In-Chief From then, PD Alex held sev- PD Alex said that if one hopes to make a great Contributors: eral positions in the Regional career with the Department, one has to exhib- Office, became City Director it loyalty, trust support and obedience to the LGOO VI Lucia A. Aliponga of DILG Cotabato City and later management, one has to be willing to work well LGOO V Ricii C. Exiomo appointed as Provincial Director and adjust to the Department’s direction, be just, LGOO V Ma. Fe T. Soto of DILG-North Cotabato. gentle and cautious with words uttered to cowork- LGOO V Queenee Annisse A. Sucol ers. Most importantly, he said, “Never underestimate the LGOO V Ian John Clemente On his family capacity of other people”. LGOO V Maria Theresa Bautista LGOO V Maria Alma B. Engcong He considers his family as his ultimate LGOO V Jermie A. Erie-Yeager inspiration. He said his seemingly LGOO V Rommelyn A. Damasco unending motivation comes from his LGOO IV Laila Amanda Maha U. Sulaik love for his family. “My family is the LGOO III Carmen D. Hijara reason why I strive to be the best pro- LGOO IV Decerel Cornejo vider I can be”, he added. LGOO II Jessielou Frugalidad AO V Katherine M. Llano On his career Admin. Asst. II Narciso M. Beceira, Jr. He believes that “the rewards Darwin G. Agbon, ECE we get out of our career Information System Analyst/Layout Artist is parallel to the respon- sibility and accountability Rico Ceazar A. Borra we owe to the people”. He has Management Information System/Layout Artist always considered his career as an opportunity to prove what he is made of as a person and as a chance to help Atty. Muamar Rhys T. Guiamadel other people develop themselves and to be of great ser- Atty. IV/Legal Consultant vice to the community, clients and co-workers. DILG Regional Office - XII On how he sees wealth Sumpay Bldg., Block IV Marañon Village, Perhaps it is because he has been blessed to Barangay Zone III, successfully complete his Hajj (Islamic pilgrim- 9506 Koronadal City age to Mecca) years ago that he firmly believes that wealth finds its true purpose when shared. Fax Nos.: (083)228-1421 / “Wealth must take on a cycle”, he said. 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