LGA Annual report 2013

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Annual Report 2013

ISSN: 1665-7336

Committee Esmeralda Daphne N. Purnell Jose Gonzalo P. Ablay III Apolinar A. Diana Leah Marie C. Sanchez Nilda Y. Torres Mikhael V. Bensurto Layout Artist: Iris A. Igrobay

Paglinang

Banyuhay 2013

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACADEMY

ANNUAL REPORT

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Executive Summary 2 - 5 The New LGA 6 - 13 Summary of Accomplishments

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Business-Friendly and Competitive LGUs Environment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUs Socially-Protective and Safe LGUs Accountable, Transparent, Participative and Effective Local Governance

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Strengthening the Internal Organizational Capacity

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Financial Report 50 - 53 LGA Anniversary Special 54 -61

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Executive Summary In support to the five (5) outcome areas identified by the Department contributing to the key priority areas of the current administration, the LGA continues to provide quality training interventions to our clientele. As such, valuable programs and projects were conducted for the enhancement of LGUs in various aspects of governance as well as programs for building competency of officers and staff of the DILG Local Government Sector.

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Outcome 2:

Environment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUs

Outcome 1:

• Enhancing LGU Capacity on CCA-DRRM and Disaster Preparedness

Business-Friendly and Competitive LGUs

Outcome 3:

• Local Economic Development for LGUs (LED4LGUs) • Streamlining Business Permit and Licensing System (BPLS) • Benchmarking Program for Local Governments • Regulatory Simplification Project II

Socially-Protective and Safe LGUs • Mainstreaming Peace and Development in Local Governance • Millennium Development Goals - Family Based Action for Children and their Environs in the Slums ( MDG -FACES) Project • Enhancing Capacities of Local Governments to Address HIV/ AIDs 3

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Outcome 4:

Accountable, Transparent , Participative and Effective Local Governance

• Newly Elected Officials ( NEO) Program • Barangay Newly Elected Officials ( BNEO) Program • Volunteerism in Local Governments (Vigilance to Volunteerism: Program Intensifying People's Engagement in Local Governance/V2V Pipelog) • Local Government Scholarship Program

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Strengthened the Internal Organizational Capacity • • • • • • • • •

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Strengthening of Local Governance Resource Centers Induction Training for Local Government Operations Officers II & III 7 Habits Application for Managers Workshop Leadership Development Program for LGOO VI Capacity Development for LGOO V Online Capacity Development Market System LGA Online Monitoring and Evaluation System Development of Knowledge Products LGA Scholarship Programs

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As early as September 2013, we have accomplished almost all of our deliverables along our Major Final Outputs (MFOs). Out of the 1,326 LGUs that we committed to capacitate via the programs previously mentioned, we have covered as much as 1,316 LGUs or 99% of our target. Modules were developed mainly for the NEO, LED4LGUs and CCA-DRRM and intensive trainings were conducted using these modules to upgrade the knowledge of local officials on various governance areas. On our mandate to capacitate DILG personnel to effectively carry out their responsibility of developing the capacity of local officials, we attained a 118% accomplishment rate with a total of 888 DILG personnel out of the 750 targets covered by our training programs.

The Local Governance Regional Resource Centers (LGRRCs) as LGA’s implementing arm for most of its programs played a pivotal role in the achievement of these results as well as the support of our partners in development and the committed LGA workforce that enabled us to surpass our performance in fulfilling our mandate.

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Implementation of LGA’s Rationalization Plan The Local Government Academy’s (LGA) Rationalization Plan was implemented pursuant to Executive Order No. 366 dated October 4, 2004 which provides for a comprehensive and strategic review of agency’s operations and organizations. The said issuance has the following objectives: a. Focus government efforts and resources on its vital/core services; and b. Improve the quality and efficiency of government service delivery by eliminating/ minimizing overlaps and duplication, and improving agency performance through the rationalization of service delivery, support systems, organization structure and staffing.

Further, the issuance is guided by the Rationalization and Service Delivery Improvement Framework which states: a. Focus government efforts on the exercise of its fundamental functions and provide the appropriate social, political, and economic environment within which development can prosper; b. Transform the bureaucracy into an effective and efficient institution for the delivery of core public services; and c. Ensure the long term sustainability of core government services through resource mobilization and cost-effective public expenditure management.

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The implementation of the LGA rationalization plan is a timely development as the Academy embraces its new business model as it starts its journey for another 25 years and beyond. Under its new business model, LGA plays the roles of a knowledge manager, knowledge broker, knowledge exchange facilitator, and knowledge innovator to fulfill its basic mandate in capacity development (CapDev) for LGUs and the DILG as well. This means that LGA as knowledge manager gathers and integrates the CapDev thrusts of LGUs. As knowledge broker, LGA has the strategic role of connecting demand and supply of CapDev intervention for local governments through the network of Local Governance Resource Centers (LGRCs) at the national, regional and sub-regional levels. Likewise, under the umbrella of the LGRC, LGA plays the role of a knowledge exchange facilitator with its interactive Integrated Library Management Information System (ILMS), web applications such as the webinars, local governance partners, and pool of experts. With knowledge exchanges, LGA necessarily takes the role of knowledge innovator in trying to surface, evolve, and popularize exemplary local governance practices through the web-based facility for replication with local governance practioners and experts as back-up. It is evident here that the rationalization plan reinforces the new business model as LGA hones and sharpens its capacity to take on its new roles.

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Along the said Framework and on the Academy’s mandate which is to provide human resource development and training of local government officials and the Department personnel, organizational modifications on structure and staffing were implemented in LGA. What used to be the lone Education and Training Division (ETD) that caters to the CapDev interventions for both local government officials and functionaries on one hand, and the Department personnel on the other was split into two (2) divisions – the (1) Human Resource Development Division (HRDD) to cater the CapDev needs of the Department personnel including those of LGA, and (2) the Local Governance Training and Development Division (LGTDD) that takes charge of the CapDev interventions of local officials and functionaries.

While there is minimal increase in the number of personnel in the Academy based on the Rationalization Plan, positions were upgraded to ensure effective and efficient delivery of core CapDev services to the clientele.

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Additionally, for effective support to the core mandate of LGA, its Research and Policy Development Division (RPDD) was likewise strengthened with the creation of additional positions along information and communications technology (ICT) for better connectivity, linkage and knowledge exchange among local governance stakeholders anchored on Knowledge Management (KM) tenets and practices. This development is to ensure able support to the operations of the Local Governance Resource Center (LGRC) with its regional and sub-regional centers as the umbrella mechanism in the delivery of core CapDev programs and services to local governments and the Department personnel.

In the pursuit of excellence in local governance, the rationalization process is a continuing process of change for the Academy. It is an evolving transformation in a never-ending series of opportunities for institutional growth for us to deliver exemplary public service and in the process inspire the bureaucracy through simple innovative approaches and good practices.

The rationalization plan is well placed in the vast arena of opportunities for improvement aimed at - in the words of the late Secretary Robredo - transforming islands of best practices to an archipelago of good governance to trigger attainment of national development and progress. LGA is a willing partner in this direction with the indispensable support of its committed partners.

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Making Things Work to Generate Results The business of capacitating local government units is no easy task. The LGA recognizes the need to continually find ways and means on how to do things more effectively in carrying out its mandate. This year, the LGA continuously adopted strategies in implementing programs that maximize collaboration and participation of stakeholders and partners in good local governance.

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Consultations with stakeholders are done to gather inputs in program development.

Through focused group discussions and workshops, ideas were gathered from different individuals and institutions involved in the program. This was done particularly in designing the Newly Elected Officials (NEO) and Barangay NEO programs and Mainstreaming Peace and Development in Local Governance Program. Furthermore, these institutions were engaged up to the actual implementation of the programs.

With the Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation (RBME) framework, the LGA has successfully integrated M&E in the program design. This ensures continuous tracking of the status of implementation of programs as well as evaluating the achievement of program objectives. Results of the M&E are considered in the redesigning of the program.

On-site monitoring activities were conducted for the LGOO Induction Training and to a certain extent was evaluated. An online system for monitoring outputs and outcomes was developed to facilitate ease in reporting and paperless transaction with the DILG regional offices that are a major source of data.

The DILG’s Local Governance Regional Resource Centers (LGRRCs) were proven as an effective strategy in implementing LGA’s programs. The continuous support to strengthen the LGRRCs nationwide by providing the needed skills and infrastructure through the EUassisted project Strengthening the LGRRCs as Harmonizing Mechanism for Effective Local Governance in the Philippines facilitated the successful launching of the NEO program on an online platform. The League of Local Governments has also greatly contributed in the implementation of the NEO Program.

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The training of pool of coaches is a recognition of what our frontliners can effectively deliver for the LGA. Through the years, the LGA continues to train the DILG regional and field officers who can be readily tapped to train local officials. It is also important for the LGA to provide the coaches with guidelines on how to implement the programs by developing Coaches Guidebook containing the standards in program implementation. Examples of these are the Guide in the Assessment of the LGRRCs and Coaches Guide on the NEO Webinar.

As a response to the fast-paced and ever growing demand for more convenient and real-time access to capacity building services, the LGA maximized the use of technology by developing webinar platforms for the NEO program. Thus allowing local officials to learn while in their workplace. In order to cater to the different learning styles of its clients, the LGA developed training materials in different formats (print and video). It has also shifted to electronic copies when distributing training reading materials and knowledge products as LGA takes its part in caring the environment.

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Summary of Accomplishments Giving Meaning to the Numbers

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Business-Friendly and Competitive LGUs

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BUSINESS-FRIENDLY AND COMPETITIVE LGUs Under the Economic

Development cluster of the DILG’s performance contract, improving the businesscompetitiveness of selected LGUs is a priority area. The following outputs were delivered by LGA to contribute in this outcome area of improving the capacity of LGUs in engaging business sector, promoting local trade/businesses and generating employment:

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Local Economic Development for LGUs (LED4LGUs) • 6 Modules were developed and published for the LED4LGUs Curriculum: 1) Business Retention and Expansion, 2) Agribusiness Development, 3) Sustainable Tourism Development, 4) Creating LED Champions, 5) Business Friendly and Competitive LGUs; and 6) Developing Sustainable LED Strategy • 99 DILG officers, Local Economic and Investment Promotion Officers (LEIPOs) and Local Resource Institutes (LRIs) representatives were trained as coaches to roll out the LED4LGUs Curriculum • Local officials, NGO representatives, DTI and DILG officers from 11 provinces were trained on Local Economic Development Fundamentals and Business Planning • 254 local officials from 128 LGUs participated in the forum to understand their role in the upcoming ASEAN Economic Integration • 31 local officials from 5 LGUs were trained on how to formulate their Local Investments and Incentives Code

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Streamlining Business Permit and Licensing System (BPLS) • 1,310 LGUs trained on how to streamline their BPLS consisting of 137 cities and 1,173 municipalities • 209 LGUs out of the 247 target LGUs in 2013 have streamlined the BPLS to comply with the standards contained in the Joint Memorandum Circular issued by DTI and DILG

Enhancing LGU Capacity in Streamlining Transactional Services: Up-scaling the Regulatory Simplification Program (RSP) • 48 DILG coaches were oriented on the Regulatory Simplification Program

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Benchmarking Program for Local Governments • 14 officials of the Kingdom of Bhutan and five (5) officials of the Secretary of State for Institutional Strengthening of Timor Leste were familiarized on the local government system in the Philippines • 32 officers and members of the Political Development Council of Thailand learned about people’s participation in local administration from the Provincial Government of Bohol

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Environment-Protective, Climate Change Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUs

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ENVIRONMENTPROTECTIVE, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTIVE AND DISASTER RESILIENT LGUs Improvement of LGU readiness in dealing with disasters and climate change is a major concern for DILG under the Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation cluster.

DILG is the overall lead or focal agency on the area of disaster preparedness. To contribute to the outcome area, the LGA implemented the Enhancing LGU Capacity on CCADRRM and Disaster Preparedness program supported by the following projects/activities:

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Strengthening Alliances in the River Basin The Panay River Basin and Jalaur River Basin became models of how alliances in the river basin can strengthen LGUs’ commitment through a Memorandum of Agreement as it forged a means to synergize, collaborate and build strategic alliance on river basin planning for disaster risk management and climate change adaptation in LGUs covered by the major river basins.

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Training on Understanding the Multi-Hazard Maps, their Usage and Application in Local Development Planning for LGUs 80 DILG Field Officers, LRIs, Department Heads, Engineers and Planning Officers trained on Understanding the Multi-Hazard Maps, their Usage and Application in Local Development Planning for LGUs. A total of 27 provinces, 26 cities, 276 municipalities and 2,927 barangays were trained during the roll out of the training in 11 regions.

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Training on Geographic Information System (GIS) for Climate & Disaster Risk & Vulnerability Reduction 48 national and regional trainers composed of LGOO II, IV & V, Information Technology Officers and Administrative Officers provided with hands-on application of Geographic Information System (GIS) for Climate & Disaster Risk & Vulnerability Reduction. 33 provinces and 4 municipalities with 102 PDRRMO, LGOO II, IV & V, Information Officer, Planning and Development Officers, PSO & Admin Staff, Engineering Staff and Training Officers were also part of the pool of trainers.

36 provinces, 16 cities and 118 municipalities were trained in 12 regions.

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Training on the Formulation of the Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP) 36 cities and 94 municipalities were trained on the formulation of the LCCAP.

At year end, based on reports gathered from all regions except ARMM, a total of 1,290 LGUs have organized their LDRRMC, 877 LGUs have established LDRRM Office, 964 LGUs have prepared their LDRRM Plans and 538 LGUs have formulated their LCCAP. A community of practice on Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Mitigation was created as a venue for knowledge exchange and information sharing on DRRM experiences.

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Socially-Protective and Safe LGUs

Empowering LGUs in the Delivery of Social Services

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SOCIALLY-PROTECTIVE AND SAFE LGUs As the national government continues its efforts to improve the quality of life of the Filipino people through the Human

Development and Poverty Reduction cluster, the DILG is also set in improving the capacity of LGUs to deliver basic services especially to the poor and the marginalized. The LGA’s contribution to the outcome area is manifested by the following:

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Mainstreaming Peace and Development in Local Governance A Local Mediation and Healing Mechanism design was finalized to help educate conflict- affected LGUs about peace, conflict and violence and elements of an effective mediation and healing mechanism.

Millennium Development Goals - Family Based Action for Children and their Environs in the Slums (MDG -FACES) Project 24 cities committed, through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with LGA, to organize community groups that will facilitate the implementation of demonstration projects and quick response mechanisms to help alleviate poverty in the community.

These cities include: Vigan, Urdaneta, Ilagan, Balanga, San Jose del Monte, Angeles, Palayan, Sorsogon, Dasmari単as, Naga, Escalante, Cadiz, La Carlota, Mandaue, Bogo, Dumaguete, Ormoc, Tacloban, Digos, Koronadal, Tacurong, Tandag, Cabadbaran and Bislig.

Enhancing Capacities of Local Governments to Address HIV/AIDs 642 LGUs have set up the Local AIDS Council (LAC) that are tasked to plan and implement sustainable, comprehensive and effective programs to respond to issues on HIV and AIDS. DILG Memorandum Circular 2013-19 was also approved to support local action of the LACs. Training on Strengthening CBO Participation on LGU Process, Networking, and Partnership and HIV Awareness Seminar for the Department of Foreign Affairs (Foreign Service Officer Training on HIV and Migration) were also conducted.

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ACCOUNTABLE, TRANSPARENT, PARTICIPATIVE AND EFFECTIVE LOCAL GOVERNANCE The DILG contributes to the national

Good Governance and AntiCorruption cluster by fostering and sustaining transparency, accountability and high level of performance among LGUs. The LGA, for its part contributes to this outcome area through the conduct of various programs, yielding the following results:

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Newly Elected Officials (NEO) Program • 48 provinces, 80 cities and 779 municipalities fully complied with the policy on Local Governance Transition (DILG MC No.: 2013-33) which enumerated the steps and necessary documents that need to be prepared by the transition team for turnover to newly elected local chief executives (LCEs) • Developed an on-line platform as alternative approach to attending the NEO program which offers the following first set of modules: PNoy’s Social Contract on the Ground, Decentralization and Governance, Local Economic Development (LED), Health Governance, Education Governance, Regulatory System Simplification and Biodiversity

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• 509 LGUs from 11 regions were trained using the traditional face-to-face (classroom) approach while there were 252 local officials enrolled to attend the training program on-line • 58 Social Contracts and 51 First 100 days Agenda submitted as required by the Webinar modules • Municipalities of Carasi, Ilocos Norte, Sindangan, Zamboanga Del Norte and Minglanilla, Cebu have already formulated the Executive Legislative Agenda (ELA) supported by Municipal Resolution No. 2013-24 dated September 2, 2013, Budget Ordinance 2013-060 dated August 5, 2013 and Resolution No. 130 S. of 2011 date June 28, 2011, respectively. Alaminos City in Pangasinan and Kidapawan City have also passed SP Resolution 2013-88 dated September 30, 2013 and Resolution 13-912 dated August 8, 2013, respectively to support the ELA of the city. Sixteen (16) LGUs from Regions 1, 7, 10, 12 and 13 have completed their ELA pending the issuance of an ordinance • Four (4) Executive Coaching Sessions with experts and practitioners attended by 179 on-line learners, were held to complement the on-line materials: Rx for Good Local Governance, Disaster Planning and Emergency Response, Local Income Generation and Expenditure Management

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• Three-day planning workshops were held for a total of 128 local officials from the Municipality of Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao, City of Sorsogon and Province of Aurora in planning their strategic directions

Barangay Newly Elected Officials (BNEO) Program • 193 DILG officers were oriented on the 2013 BNEO Program to guide them in the implementation of the program for barangay officials • Learning materials on barangay governance were updated and redesigned for dissemination to the new set of barangay officials

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Volunteerism in Local Governments (Vigilance to Volunteerism: Program Intensifying People's Engagement in Local Governance) DILG Memorandum Circular 2013-27, a policy on Volunteer and Citizenship Program (VCP) was issued in support of the volunteering efforts of government and nongovernment sectors of the country. The VCP will ensure establishment of volunteer database management, capacity building and information and education campaign on volunteerism and the setting up of a Volunteer and Citizenship Desk in all local government units.

LGA supported the Volunteering Expo 2013 on Partnership Building between LGUs and CSOs to increase awareness on collaboration on volunteer work.

Local Government Scholarship Program 30 local officials and functionaries and 5 DILG officers attended trainings abroad as well as in-country training sponsored by KOICA. The training programs were on the areas of health, economic development, environment, urban development, and project management.

Masters of Development Management and Governance 11 Mayors and Vice Mayor are currently enrolled in this program in partnership with the University of the Philippines in Los Ba単os.

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STRENGTHENING THE INTERNAL ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY To ensure that all stakeholders are capable of contributing to the results framework of both DILG and the LGA, capacity development for DILG and LGA personnel as well as systems improvements and innovation were continuously pursued.

Programs and outputs under this outcome area are:

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Strengthening the LGRRCs as Harmonizing Mechanism for Effective Local Governance in the Philippines 15 LGRRCs were assessed to be at the best practice level in terms of performance along the areas of knowledge management, institutional development, multistakeholdership and multimedia/IT infra build up.

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Capacity Building Programs for DILG Officers • 317 LGOO II & III graduated from the 47th Batch of the LGOO Induction Training while there are 115 LGOOs undergoing the 48th Batch which started August of this year

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• 59 LGOO VIIs trained on the 7 Habits for Managers • 50 LGOO VIs trained on Leadership Development Programs • 81 LGOO Vs capacitated on Creating the Winning Link: Productivity Management Program for MLGOOs

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Systems Enhancement An online M&E system was put in place to facilitate paper-less dissemination and retrieval of reports from various sources and help translate data coming from the program implementation to valuable information. It also ensures timely submission of report as the system allows for real-time data entry and data aggregation.

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The System for Competency Assessment for Local Governments (SCALOG) and Capacity Development Agenda Formulation were revised to update the indicators and align them with the DILG outcome areas.

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Development of Knowledge Products 15 knowledge products were updated, revised and developed for information, education, and communication purposes.

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Capacity Building for LGA Personnel LGA personnel participated in 16 training and workshop activities held locally and 2 seminars sponsored by Friedrich Nauman Foundation for Freedom and Japan International Cooperation Agency.

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FY 2013 being an election year has been a very busy year for the Local Government Academy. Around 19% increase or ₱16,291,000 of the 2013 budget was provided to support the implementation of the Newly-Elected Officials (NEO) Program. This has resulted to a total of ₱102,941,000 appropriation granted to the Academy broken down into (a) Personal Services – 20,305,000 and (b) Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses – 82,636,000.

The big bulk of our budget were funds for the conduct of the capacity development programs for the Local Government Units amounting to ₱70,061,000 while the remaining funds of ₱32,880,00 were for the DILG LG Sector personnel.

Our generous donors/funders also provided us an amount of ₱4,761,646.70 for the HIV II Project while ₱23,000,000 and ₱24,100,000 were transferred by the DILG to the Academy for the V2V and TISP projects, respectively.

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Figure 1

Internal Funds

PS 20%

MOOE 80%

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Funds for LGUs vs. Funds for DILG

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LGUs DILG

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68%

Internal Funds vs. External Funds

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EXTERNAL FUNDS

34%

INTERNAL FUNDS

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An effective government office influences others to be a good exemplar of local governance, conducting trainings such as NEO program, BNEO program and LGOO program elevate Local officials’ capacity in doing their responsibilities and mandates.

A compassionate government office demonstrates unconditional service for stakeholders and colleagues.

Management and staff are willing to go the extra mile in order to deliver its commitment. And in times of tragedies, they are willing to lend a hand in responding to the needs of others.

A reliable government office continuously strives for excellence, management and staff are committed to perform their tasks, duties and obligations to be able to come up with appropriate interventions in areas like DRRM, MDG, Volunteerism and HIV. An innovative government office establishes pioneering approaches to local governance, creating trendsetting technology such as the webinar and online M&E, enhancing tools like CapDev Agenda-SCALOG.

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And for 25 years, these have been the trademarks of the Local Government Academy.

Last August 23, 2013, the Local Government Academy celebrated its silver anniversary in a simple yet meaningful way. The event took place inside the Commitment Room at the LGA Office in Pasig City where it was filled with colors of blue, silver and gold. A Mass blessed the start of the 25th celebration of LGA followed by a recognition program led

by Executive Director Marivel Sacendoncillo to celebrate the milestones of the LGA and recognize the outstanding service and performance of LGA management and staff. The celebration ignited the fire in the hearts of every members of LGA to always give their best in service and aim for another fruitful 25 years. Go for Gold!

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Recognitions and Awards

Service Award

Through the years, the men and women of LGA are continuously striving for excellence in government service. Armed with the LGA values of integrity, commitment and teamwork, they lived up to their expectations and performed more on what is given to them.

This award was given to LGA personnel who gave 15, 20 and 25 years of dedicated and loyal service and invaluable contribution towards the attainment of LGA’s mission

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Nilda Y. Torres

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25 years

Fernando B. Millanes

25 years Executive Director Marivel C. Sacendoncillo

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Team Player Award This award was given to LGA personnel who demonstrated cooperation and created positive relationships with other team member towards achievement of LGA goals Crisanta Rapirap

Myra Gialogo

Oliver Larion

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Best Service Personnel Award This award was given to LGA service personnel who performed hard work, positive disposition and dedication in keeping a physically conducive work environment

Patricia Dela Masa

Alvin Atienza

Best Security Personnel Award This award was given to LGA security personnel who showed hard work, positive disposition and dedication in securing the over-all welfare of the office Jose H. Lababo Annual Report 2013

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Best Transport Service Award This award was given to LGA transport personnel who showed hard work, courteousness and punctuality in delivering LGA management and staff to their destinations Exequiel Topacio

People’s Choice Award This award was given to LGA personnel who were voted by his/ her colleagues for their popularity and positive relationships with others Genedine A. Evangelista

Edwin Bantasan Albert S. Ual

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Best in Attendance Award This award was given to LGA personnel who showed punctuality in performing his/her responsibilities.

Service Award (Retirement) This award was given to Wilhelmina A. Butler who retired from government after 16 years of dedicated service.

Wilhelmina A. Butler

Lifetime Achievement Award This award was given to Florecita G. Laborte for her dedicated service and selfless acts which exemplifies the LGA Values of integrity, commitment and teamwork and in recognition of her invaluable contribution to developing a core of competent DILG officers through the Training of LGOOS. Florecita G. Laborte

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