Ang Caviteno Newsweekly October 15-21, 2018 Issue

Oktubre 15-21, 2018 DILG Chief to public: Attend Barangay Assembly on Oct. 14 By Susan G. De Leon QUEZON CITY—Interior & Local Government Secretary Eduardo M. Año urged the public to attend and participate in the forthcoming Barangay Assembly nationwide set on Sunday, October 14 and anchored on a theme: “Nagkakaisang komunidad tungo sa Mapayapa, Maunlad at Matiwasay na Barangay!” “Karapatan ng mamamayan na malaman ang estado ng pamamahala sa kanilang barangay, kung magkano ang pondo ng barangay at saan ito ginamit at gagamitin, kung ano ang mga programa’t ordinansa sa komunidad, at iba pang isyung nakakaapekto sa kanila,” Año said. “Pero hindi ito malalaman ng mamamayan kung hindi sila dadalo sa Barangay Assembly o bibisita sa kanilang barangay hall,” he adds. A barangay assembly is conducted twice a year, in March and October, as mandated by Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code. Section 397 (b) of the Code states that “the barangay assembly shall meet at least twice a year to hear and discuss the semestral report of the barangay concerning its activities and finances as well as problems affecting the barangay.” The DILG Chief issued Memorandum Circular 2018- 151 as guidance to all barangay officials on the activities to be undertaken during the Barangay Assembly Day. Barangay captains are enjoined to deliver the State of Barangay Address (SOBA) highlighting the accomplishments and financial report for the first semester of the year and updates on barangay programs and projects. Año urges barangay officials to discuss the barangay’s compliance with national laws and issuances such as DILG- Dangerous Drugs Board Joint Memorandum Circular 2018- 01 regarding the creation or reorganization of Barangay Anti- Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) and establishment of Barangay Rehabilitation Referral Desk with a designated desk officer. “Marami pong pambarangay na polisiya at programa na dapat ay alam ng mga tao at kanilang binabantayan Dasmarinas... these actions, the sheriff’s actions stand as questionable. Publishers base their complaints as per Presidential Decree 1079 under the following sections: Section 2. The executive judge of the court of first instance shall designate a regular working day and a definite time each week during which the said judicial notices or advertisements shall be distributed personally by him for publication to qualified newspapers or periodicals as defined in the preceding section, which distribution shall be done by raffle: Provided, That should the circumstances require that another day be set for the purpose, he shall katulad na lang ng Barangay Full Disclosure Policy na nag- uutos na ipaskil sa barangay hall ang impormasyon tungkol sa barangay budget,” he says. “Dapat ding iulat sa Barangay Assembly ang detalye ng mga ari-arian at pondo ng barangay na nai-turn over ng dating barangay officials sa mga bagong halal na mga opisyal ng barangay,” he adds. Meanwhile, DILG Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Jonathan E. Malaya also reminds barangay officials to encourage their residents to comply with RA 10361 or the Batas Kasambahay which requires employers to register all domestic workers under their employment in the Registry of Domestic Workers in the barangay. Malaya said that barangays are also expected to report during the Barangay Assembly the organization of barangay-based institutions such as Barangay Development Council (BDC), Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Committee (BDRRMC), Lupong Tagapamayapa, Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC), Violence against Women (VAW) Desk, and Barangay Ecological and Solid Management Committee (BESWMC). “Marami pong panlipunang isyu sa nasyunal na lebel. Pero mas marami pong magagawa ang mga mamamayan sa kanilang mismong komunidad. We are foremost citizens of our communities where we can directly participate in governance,” he says. Malaya calls on barangay officials to ensure the conduct of Barangay Assembly and maximum participation of their constituents. Failure to call for the Barangay Assembly may expose barangay officials to administrative charges. The law provides that a case may be filed by any resident of the barangay, concerned citizen, governmental or non- governmental entity before the sangguniang panlungsod or sangguniang bayan concerned or with the Office of the Ombudsman. The complaints may also be forwarded to the DILG. (PIA-NCR) from page 1 notify in writing the editors and publishers concerned at least three (3) days in advance of the designated date: Provided, further, That the distribution of the said notices by raffle shall be dispensed with in case only one newspaper or periodical is in operation in a particular province or city. Section 5. No publishers, editor, media personnel or any other person shall directly or indirectly offer or give money, commission or gift of any kind to executive judges of the court of first instance or any court employee in consideration of the award of legal and judicial notices and similar announcements defined in section 1 hereof. Neither shall the latter 3 BALITA READILY SECURING A PEACEFUL COMMUNITY IN NOVELETA Continuously establishing a safe and peaceful environment for Caviteños, Governor Boying Remulla has been regularly distributing projects that will reinforce frontliners in delivering public service excellence. On October 8, 2018, as one of his best ways of giving back to the people, the governor formally handed over the keys of brand-new motorcycle patrol units to a total of 16 barangays in the municipality of Noveleta under the leadership of Mayor Dino Chua. All barangay chairmen, grateful enough to be the recipient of the patrol vehicle that will assist them in monitoring peace and order, as well as improving delivery of various social services in the community, pledged their support to Governor Remulla and to his programs that will further push growth. Likewise, they promised proper care and management of every project or equipment being funded by the provincial government for their welfare. Mayor Chua also took the opportunity to express his appreciation to the governor while checking the motorcycle units parked in front of their town hall. The ceremonial turnover was also witnessed by other guests including 1st District Board Member Gilbert Gandia and Vice Mayor Dionisio Torres together with members of the Sangguniang Bayan. DSWD... avail of medical assistance from the Department of Health (DOH), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to defray medical expenses. The remainder of the bill may be covered under the LinGAP sa MaSa program. She added, if a patient has a representative who is within the second degree of consanguinity, there is no need to present an authorization letter to avail of the benefits. For other representatives, any valid directly or indirectly demand of or receive from the former money, commission or gifts of any kind in consideration of any publication herein referred to. Section 6. Violation of any provision of this Decree shall be punished by a fine or not less than five thousand pesos (5,000.00) nor more than twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00) and imprisonment for not less than (6) months nor more than two (2) years. The offending executive judge or court personnel shall be perpetually disqualified from holding any public office in the government. Much to the publishers’ desire, they wish to be enlightened with these matters in a lawful and legal manner. from page 1 identification and a written authorization letter signed by the patient will be accepted. The LinGAP sa MaSa is implemented in 34 hospitals in Regions III, VI, VII, XI, and the National Capital Region. There are 19 hospitals in the National Capital Region where indigent patients may avail of the program: UP- Philippine General Hospital; Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center; Philippine Children’s Medical Center; Lung Center of the Philippines; Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital; East Avenue Medical Center; Quirino Memorial Medical Center; Gat Andres Bonifacio Memorial Medical; Center; Ospital ng Maynila; Ospital ng Sta.Ana; Ospital ng Tondo; Justice Jose Abad Santos General Hospital; Ospital ng Sampaloc; Research Institute for Tropical Medicine; Caloocan City Medical Center; Ospital ng Muntinlupa; Philippine Orthopedic Center; Decent ... Councilors League President Kerby Salazar left an inspirational message to the job hunters and conveyed that having a decent job will always have a positive outcome on the society being a productive member of the community. Also present on the job fair were representatives from private companies, local government Las Pinas General Hospital; Amang Rodriguez Memorial Center. Meanwhile hospitals in Region III that are implementing the program are: Jose B. Lingad Memorial Hospital; Bulacan Medical Hospital; James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital; Bataan General Hospital; Tarlac Provincial Hospital and President Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Hospital. For Central Visayas: Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center in Cebu City, Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial Hospital; Don Emilio Del Valle; Talisay District Hospital; Eversly Child Sanitarium and General Hospital; St. Anthony Mother and Child Hospital and, Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City and Davao Regional Hospital in Tagum City, Davao Region. The lone hospital in Western Visayas offering the program is Western Visayas Medical Center in Iloilo City. (PIA-NCR) from page 1 units, Cavite PESO Managers and representatives from government agencies including the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Overseas Worker Welfare Administration (OWWA), Pag- IBIG Fund, Philhealth, Philpost, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and Social Security System (SSS).

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