1.

Discuss your concept of Local Government planning, implementation and

evaluation?
In our office, Department of Public Works and Highways Lanao del Norte 2 nd
District

Engineering

Office,

we

also

have

version

of

planning,

implementation and evaluation. As our primary task is the building of

infrastructure projects, we begin at first by having a comprehensive
surveying and planning. The Planning and Design Sections goes to the site
first to inspect, survey, and layout the intended project. Then a detailed
designed is submitted as well as an estimate to the cost of the project. This is
then submitted to the DPWH-Central Office for consolidation and submission
to Congress. Congress then deliberates and approves the project. The
approval is reflected in the General Appropriations Act. With the approval, the
project is then sent to District where the Procurement Section bids the
project. After bidding, the project is commenced and supervised by the
Construction Section. Periodic inspection by the DPWH-Central office is also
commenced often times a year to assure quality projects. After the project is
completed, this is maintained by the Maintenance Section. The Central Office
is also empowered to inspect finished projects.
2. Describe the importance of Local Government Planning for Students in Public
Administration
Public Administration students are usually employees in the Government, or
intends to be part of the Government. As such, it is very important for these
students to know how the dynamics of the Local Government. Without it, they

would be lost with all the bureaucracy and functions and roles that the
Government have. The Planning Stage, arguably the most important step in
any process, is a must to learn for students. This is because the students now
will inevitably be the future leaders in the Government. If the leaders are not
equipped with the knowledge in Local Government Planning, the organization
will fall be effective, or worse, will become chaotic. As such, the key
importance

of

Local

Government

Planning

for

Students

in

Public

Administration is in its ability to prepare students to be capable leaders in the

Government or any organization.
3. Give your reaction of the provision under Section 2, Chapter 1 of the New
Local Code of 1991, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991,
RA 7160.
This is a very ingenious way of governing. As the Philippines is an
archipelagic nation, it is very hard for a single authority to govern every
island. To respond to every needs of every island or barangay, if only the
National Government is present, would be impossible. Thus, decentralization
as provided by Section 2, Chapter 1 of the New Local Code of 1991 is very
practical and more appropriate for our nation. Because every Local
Government Unit (LGU) is empowered to act like the National Government,
the needs of the people are addressed faster and are responded much more
appropriately.
4. What is the purpose of the Local Government Code of 1991?
The purpose of the Local Government Code of 1991 is to empower the
territorial and political subdivisions of the State to enjoy genuine and
meaning local autonomy. These enable them to be much more self-reliant and
much more responsive to the needs of the people including but not limited to

basic services from health and social services to agriculture, etc. The set-up
in which they are allowed by the Local Government Code of 1991 allows them
to be better partners of the National Government in rendering services.
5. What does decentralization hope to achieve?
Decentralization hopes to address the needs of the people at the ground
level. By allowing people to govern themselves, with more power and
autonomy, decentralization hopes to make a government for the people, by
the people. As every need is different for every barangay, municipality, or
island, a form of government in each would allow a more comprehensive and
responsive government.
6. Cite (3) forms of decentralization pursuant to Article X, section 3 of the Code.
a. There shall be an effective allocation among the different local
government units of their respective powers, functions, responsibilities,
and resources;
b. There shall be established in every local government unit an
accountable, efficient, and dynamic organizational structure and
operating mechanism that will meet the priority needs and service
requirements of its communities;
c. Subject to civil service law, rules and regulations, local officials and
employees paid wholly or mainly from local funds shall be appointed or
removed, according to merit and fitness, by the appropriate appointing
authority.
In the paragraph (a), it referred to the funding on which every local
government unit will be getting. This is very vital as no government can
function without financial resources that can fund their every action. By
guaranteeing the allocation, the Local Government Code of 1991 effectively
gives blood and sustains the life of every LGU. This has come in the form of

ability to tax in their respective communities as well as national funding in

the form of Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA).
Paragraph (b) allows LGUs to be autonomous but at the same time be
accountable for its actions. This provision makes them more efficient in their
discharge of services in terms of efficiency and responsiveness.
Paragraph (c) allows separation of the employees from partisan politics. By
specifying that local officials and employees are subject to civil service law,
rules, and regulations, they are given a fixed set of guidelines by a different
agency that is separate and independent. This is good because Philippine
politics is very volatile. People elected tend to be vengeful on people who are
political opponents. Having the CSC, employees cannot be fired at a whim by
incumbent officials.