MUNICIPALITY OF CALINOG EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

(M C E A)
DOLE-CSC Certificate of Reg. # 2446

COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT (CNA), entered into and by

Between:

The LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF CALINOG, duly organized and existing

under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with principal office at
the Municipal Hall, Calinog , Iloilo, represented herein by the Municipal Mayor,
FRANCISCO L. CALVO , of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Barangay
Libot, Calinog , Iloilo , hereafter called THE MUNICIPALITY;
-and-

The MUNICIPALITY OF CALINOG EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MCEA), an

association duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic
of the Philippines with office address at the Municipal Hall, Calinog, Iloilo represented
herein by its President, MRS. MERLY C. DELFIN, of legal age, Filipino, married and a
resident of Casa Street, Barangay Rizal Ilaya , Calinog, Iloilo hereafter called THE
ASSOCIATION.

WITNESSETH

WHEREAS, the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides, among others, the right of
the people including those employed in the public and private sector to form unions,
associations or societies for purposes not contrary to law (Sec. 18, Art.II, 1987
Philippine Constitution);

WHEREAS, the 1987 Philippine Constitution also provides that: “The State
affirms labor as the primary social and economic force. It shall protect the rights of the
workers and promote their welfare” (Sec. 8, Art. III, 1987 Philippine Constitution);

WHEREAS, THE ASSOCIATION is the exclusive Negotiating Unit in the

Municipal Government of Calinog having been jointly registered by the Department of
Labor and Employment and the Civil Service Commission, as evidenced by its
Certificate of Registration No. 2446 , dated December 29, 2020 and fully accredited by
the Civil Service Commission under Accreditation No. 172, dated November 16, 1998;

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises and for
the furtherance of a harmonious working relation between THE MUNICIPALITY and
THE ASSOCIATION, the parties hereto have by these presents manifested and agreed
on the following covenants, to wit:
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 ARTICLE I. MUNICIPAL AND ASSOCIATION RELATIONS

Section 1 THE MUNICIPALITY shall institutionalize consultation with THE

ASSOCIATION on management policy changes through the HUMAN
RESOURCE OFFICE.

Section 2 THE MUNICIPALITY shall establish and implement a Grievance

Machinery pursuant to CSC Memorandum Circular No. 45, series of 1989,
and CSC Resolution No. 89-204.

Section 3 The Grievance Committee shall be composed of the following:

a. One (1) member of the top management or a representative to act as

chairman.
b. Two (2) higher supervisors chosen by both the higher supervisors and
Association.
c. Two (2) Association members chosen from among themselves.
d. An alternative or alternate chosen by the Association members with
the consent and approval of the Municipal Government.

Section 4 THE MUNICIPALITY shall establish a Labor Council Committee and

shall be composed of the following:

a. One (1) member of the top management or a representative to act as

chairman.
b. Two (2) higher supervisors chosen by both the higher supervisors and
association.
c. Two (2) Association members chosen from among themselves.
d. An alternative or alternate chosen by the association members. (item
No. 44, CSC MC 30 dated 09/08/92)

ARTICLE II. RECRUITMENT, PROMOTION AND PLACEMENT

Section 1 THE MUNICIPALITY shall act on all applications to vacant position within
thirty (30) days upon receipt.

Section 2 THE MUNICIPALITY shall adopt fair promotion system based on the
MERIT SELECTION PLAN AND SYSTEM OF RANKING POSITION
AND CSC REGULATIONS. (Item No. 40 CSC MC 30 dated 09/08/92).

Section 3 THE MCEA representative, as one of the members of the Personnel

Selection Board (PSB), shall apprise or furnish a copy of its promotion
evaluation results to the concerned candidates for promotion.

Section 4 THE MUNICIPALITY, through the appointing authority, shall act

appropriately on appointments of employees based on the qualification of
candidates as evaluated by the Personnel Selection Board in the filling of
vacant position, without prejudice to approval of the Local Chief Executive.
Nonetheless, appointment and placement to open position/s is/are the
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sole discretion of the appointing authority.

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 ARTICLE III. SPORTS AND SOCIO-CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Section 1 THE MUNICIPALITY shall allocate FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS ONLY

(P50,000.00) to support the PSEAS yearly Physical Fitness, Sports
development and Cultural program pursuant to its Human Resource
Development Program.

ARTICLE IV. SECURITY, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROTECTION & SAFETY

Section 1 THE MUNICIPALITY shall provide safe, healthy and sanitary working
condition to all of its employees;

1.1 first aid cabinet/s with basic medical supplies;

1.2 random drug test;
1.3 anti-flu, anti-pneumonia, and other standard adult
immunization requirements.
1.4 enough ventilation for good working conditions.
1.5 clean and sanitary restrooms.
1.6 provide physical fitness equipment.
1.7 clean and potable fountain drinking water.
1.8 provide a playing area for the children of employees.

Section 2 THE MUNICIPALITY shall implement a sexual harassment – free

environment pursuant to RA 7877 and CSC Res. 95-6161;

Section 3 THE MUNICIPALITY shall implement one (1) hour per week for
physical fitness program pursuant to Civil Service Commission MC No. 38,
series of 1992 provided;

Section 4 THE MUNICIPALITY shall exempt pregnant, senior citizen and

person with-disability (PWD) employees from doing physical and
strenuous work assignment;

Section 5 THE MUNICIPALITY shall conduct employee’s awareness

program about health and medical benefits available to them under ECC,
GSIS, Phil health, Provident Fund and such other programs;

Section 6 THE MUNICIPALITY shall provide annual medical/physical

examination for all employees under Section 2, Rule XII of the Amended
Rules and Regulations of E.O. No. 180;

Section 7 THE MUNICIPALITY shall conduct fire, earthquake drills and other
similar activities that will promote safe working environment.

Section 8 THE MUNICIPALITY shall provide rehabilitation

privilege to all personnel in line with Civil Service Commission and
Department of Budget and Management Joint Circular No. 01, series of
2006.
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 ARTICLE V. UNION RECOGNITION

Section 1. THE MUNICIPALITY shall promote a discrimination free

environment .

ARTICLE VI. FEES AND DUES

Section 1 THE MUNICIPALITY shall allow automatic deductions from the

payroll of association members for legal fees and dues owing THE
ASSOCIATION from the members thereof, PROVIDED that a resolution
to this effect is passed and approved by THE ASSOCIATION members
and shall be submitted to THE MUNICIPALITY through the Office of the
Municipal Treasurer.

Section 2 THE MUNICIPALITY, under Section 1 hereof, shall remit all

collections due to THE ASSOCIATION TREASURER within twenty (20)
working days from the collection thereof.

ARTICLE VII. ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATION RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES

Section 1 THE MUNICIPALITY shall provide office space for employees

ASSOCIATION and allow the use of office equipment and available
transportation utilities to THE ASSOCIATION. (Item No. 45 and 47, CSC
MC 30 dated 09/08/92).

Section 2 THE MUNICIPALITY shall continue to adhere to the government

policy of transparency and participative management and shall allow
representation of association members in each committee as follows:
(Item No. 43, CSC MC 30 dated 09/08/92).

a) Personnel Selection Board (PSB)

b) Personnel Development Committee (PDC)
c) Gender and Development (GAD)
d) Administrative Committee (ADCOM)
e) Grievance Machinery Committee
f) Fact-Finding Committee
g) Bids and Awards Committee (BAC)
h) Disposal and Appraisal Committee
i) Program Awards and Incentive for Service Excellence (PRAISE)
j) Decorum Committee
k) Other committee created in relevant to transparency.

Section 4 THE MUNICIPALITY shall recognize all official association

activities as official time PROVIDED HOWEVER, that THE MUNICIPAL
GOVERNMENT, through the Municipal Mayor, gave its consent to such
activities.
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 ARTICLE VIII. OVERTIME SERVICES

Section 1 THE MUNICIPALITY shall provide leave credits or compensatory

one (1) day off in lieu of overtime services without pay. (Item 51 CSC MC
30 dated 09/08/92).

ARTICLE IX. 45% BUDGET LIMITATION

Section 1 THE MUNICIPALITY shall observe and comply with the hiring of
minimal manpower to ease on Municipal Budget. (Item 42 CSC MC 30
dated 09/08/92).

ARTICLE X. PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT

Section 1 THE MUNICIPALITY may implement management training

programs on Values Formation and Skills Development and the
association will implement program on unionism among its members.
(Item 36 CSC MC 30 dated 09/08/92).

Section 2 THE MUNICIPALITY shall establish a Personnel Development

Committee to keep track the attendance of employees in
Training's/Seminars/Studies and/or Scholarship Grants, and same
committee may recommend to the Local Chief Executive employees who
are qualified to attend the above-mentioned activities, WITHOUT
HOWEVER, jeopardizing employee work schedules.

ARTICLE XI. REWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Section 1. THE MUNICIPALITY shall establish Program Awards and

Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE).

ARTICLE XII. SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT

Section 1 THE MUNICIPALITY shall relieve its employees who are

about to retire from their money and property accountabilities at least one
(01) month prior to the last day of service specially those who are
accountable and bonded.

Section 2 THE MUNICIPALITY and ASSOCIATION shall facilitate the

processing of the retirement documents and ensure release of the
retirement benefits the soonest possible time, provided that all
requirements are submitted by the retiree, within a month after employee’s
retirement.

Section 3 THE MUNICIPALITY and ASSOCIATION shall assist a

retiring employee in the release of his/her retirement pay and other
benefits from GSIS and other concerned agencies.

Section 4 In case of retirement under existing laws of any career service

employee of the Municipality, the spouse or any one of his/her
descendants within the first (1st) degree of consanguinity may be
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employed in the Municipality subject to existing qualification requirements,

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laws, rules and regulations provided, however, that the retired employees
 has rendered at least Fifteen (15) years of service in the Municipality. In
case of death or total permanent disability, this provision shall also apply
regardless of the employee’s length of service.(Item 41 CSC MC 30 dated
09/08/92).

ARTICLE XIII. OTHER WELFARE BENEFITS

Section 1 THE MUNICIPALITY shall provide financial assistance to THE

ASSOCIATION Member in case of major hospitalization and death in
consonance with the Implementing Rules and Regulation stipulated by the
Local Chief Executive (LCE).

Section 3 THE MUNICIPALITY may allow FIFTY PERCENT (50%) of

monetization to every association members’ accrued leave credits in the
event of any emergency cases that need substantial financial budgetary
requirements (i.e. education, hospitalization, house renovation and the
like).

Section 4 THE MUNICIPALITY may establish an affordable Housing

program for employees.

Section 5 THE MUNICIPALITY shall apportion a THREE THOUSAND

SQUARE METER (3,000 sq. m.) space in the Public Cemetery as
Memorial Park/Libingan ng mga Kawani and to be developed by THE
ASSOCIATION intended for the Employees and Officials of the Local
Government Unit of Polomolok.

ARTICLE XIV. ASSOCIATION ROLE

Section 1 THE ASSOCIATION shall act with vigilance and renewed vigor in
the achievement of an effective, honest and courteous public service and
shall not prejudice the service in the conduct of their activities.

Section 2 THE ASSOCIATION shall initiate programs and instill among its
members strict observance of the energy conservation program.

Section 3 THE ASSOCIATION shall police the rank & file to be diligent in
attending the flag raising and flag retreat ceremonies and in wearing of ID
and the prescribed LGU uniforms.

ARTICLE XV. MEASURES ON SAVING GENERATION

Section 1 All LGU vehicles including motorcycles, except of the Mayor & Vice-Mayor
are required to be deposited within the premises of the Municipal building
after office hours, Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays.

Section 2 Unnecessary trips are to be avoided. Only official trips using Municipality’s
vehicle shall be allowed;
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 Section 3 All electricity consuming devices including computers, lightings, fans and
air-conditions should be put off after office hours. Playing games and
access to social media using the LGU computers are strictly prohibited.

Section 4 Obsolete forms and other materials should not be disposed of but set
aside for recycling purposes.

Section 5 All dilapidated vehicles, typewriters, computers, office furniture, etc.

should be put on sale or auctioned to eliminate eyesores and generate
income for THE MUNICIPALITY.

Section 6 Consumption of fuel, water, supplies, electricity and other utilities shall be
properly regulated.

Section 7 Expenditures for office supplies-computer printing should be done in

drafts/eco mode, particularly where only text is required, to save ink, all
drafts should be printed on recycled (used) paper where back page is still
unused. Strictly internal communications should also be printed on
recycled papers.

Section 8 THE MUNICIPALITY, through the General Service Office, shall

update the Memorandum Receipt (MR) of all accountable employees once
every three (03) years to determine the status of Municipality’s equipment.

ARTICLE XVI. WORKING COMMITTEE

Section 1 THE MUNICIPALITY and THE ASSOCIATION shall form a CNA

JOINT COMMITTEE in-charge with the monitoring and the effective
implementation of the CNA which shall be composed of all the Department
Heads and THE ASSOCIATION members of the negotiating panel.

ARTICLE XVII. COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATIONS AGREEMENT

INCENTIVES

Section 1 As a gesture of goodwill and benevolence, THE MUNICIPAL

GOVERNMENT agrees that upon this CNA is approved and signed by the
parties, may grant Collective Negotiation Agreement Incentives to all
regular plantilla position in the Municipal Government, funds of which
shall be sourced from savings as defined in Sec. 05 of Resolution No. 04
series of 2002 of PUBLIC SECTOR LABOR MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
(PSLMC) hereto attached as Annex A, DBM Budget Circular No. 2016-7
dated December 1, 2016 and made as an integral part of the agreement.

Section 2 An AGENCY FEE shall be collected equivalent to annual dues shall be

assessed from the non members but enjoys the benefit under Collective
Negotiation Agreement as defined in Sec. 3 of Resolution No. 01, series of
1993 of the PUBLIC SECTOR LABOR MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
(PSLMC) as Annex B and made as integral part of this agreement.
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ARTICLE XVIII. REPEALING CLAUSE

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 Section 1 Any provision on this Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) or any part
thereof, which is inconsistent with the provision of EO No.180, or its
Implementing Rules and Regulations and other pertinent laws is hereby
repealed and superseded.

ARTICLE XIX. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE

Section 1 If, for any reason, any section or provision of this Agreement is declared
by competent authority to be unconstitutional or illegal, the other sections
or part hereof not affected shall remain in full force and effect. In which
case, the LGU- Calinog and the MCEA representatives shall meet within
a period of fifteen (15) days to discuss all necessary amendments and
revisions.

ARTICLE XX. DURATION/EFFECTIVITY OF THE AGREEMENT

Section 1 THIS AGREEMENT, shall commence upon the signing by the parties
thereof and shall be enforced for a period of THREE (3) YEARS counted
from such date. In the event no renewal agreement is entered into upon
expiration hereof, this agreement shall remain in full force and effect for a
reasonable period so as to give opportunity to the parties to conclude
negotiations for a new or renewal of agreement.

Section 2 Both parties agree to review and revise this agreement when necessary
for their mutual benefit.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, through their authorized

representatives have set their hands in this Agreement on this _____day of _____,
2021 at the Municipal Hall, Calinog, Iloilo.

For the For the

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT MUNICIPALITY OF CALINOG
OF CALINOG: EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION:

FRANCISCO L. CALVO MERLY C. DELFIN

Municipal Mayor MCEA President

RACHEL N. MANERO NOLITO TOMULTO

Municipal Administrator MCEA Vice-President

LOURDES CORONADO
Municipal Budget Officer

WILFREDO AVIADOR, JR.

Municipal Treasurer
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NINO BRONZE ARMADA

 Municipal Accountant
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