FESR Ob pp oot ILG REGIONAL OFFICE RE LEASED CO! je DATE: He 09 Republic of the Philippines TIME? DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMEN Regional Office No. 5 - Rizal St,, Legazpi City REGIONAL ORDER No. 2022- 2/4 Subject : CREATION OF REGIONAL CORE VALUES PROGRAM COMMITTEE. Date : August 8, 2022 Inadherence to DILG Circular No. 2022-12 dated April 06, 2022 re: DILG Core Values Program and Pursusnt to DILG Circular No, 2007-06 dated April 25,2007 re: DILG Code of Conduct, DILG Regional Office 5 hereby creates the Regional Core Values Program Committee composed of the following: Chairperson Members ARD Jhoaden G. Lucero, MM, EnP, CESOV CAO Alfredo L. Sallan DC Ma. Ruthel P. Gigantoca, LGCOD OIC/DC Darlyn D. Ayende, LGMED Atty. Magdalena B. Mallari, Regi ‘AO V Ma. Pia M. Salemefio Representatives from the Provincial Offices al Legal Officer ‘The committee shall perform the following functions: 1. Ensure that plans, programs, strategies and activities espousing the DILG Core Values are implemented and reflected in the Regional SPMS; 2. Ensure that funds are appropriated for the implementation of activities, subject to existing accounting rules and regulations; 3. Advocate and promote the DILG Core Values through culture building strategies in the (4) HR) Systems: Recruitment, Selection and Placement, Learning and Development, Performance Management and Rewards and Recognition; 4. Ensure that various media (Facebook Page, RO Website and publication) are made available for the dissemination of DILG Core Values articles and IEC and AVP materials among all DILG personnel and stakeholders through the Local Governance Resource Center (LGRC); 5. Submit an implementation plan to integrate the DILG Core Values, programs, strategies and activities In the Regional Office for approval of the Regional Director; 6. Implement monitoring and evaluation of the responsiveness of the application of this Circular and submit report/s thru the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Human Resource Development (asHo), For compliance. “MATINO, MAHUSAY, MAAASAHAN” Rizal Street, Legazpi City Telephone No. 052-4801484; 4801486, 4801487; Fax: (052)4804023, http://regionS dlilg gov.phQO OF ny, & OFFICIAL RELEASED Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT. DILG-NAPOLCOM Genter, EDSA comer Quezon Avenue, West Triangle, Quezon City https: dle gov ph CIRCULAR NO. 2022-12 APR 06 2022 SUBJECT : DILG CORE VALUES PROGRAM 4. Background The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) upholds the core values of Integrity, Commitment, Responsiveness and Teamwork (ICRT) in the effective and efficient delivery of its mandate pursuant to DILG Circular No. 2007-06 dated April 25, 2007 re: DILG Code of Conduct and DILG Circular No. 2021-19, dated October 20, 2021 re: Department's National Quality Management System (NOMS). The DILG in its endeavor to further strengthen and inculcate these values in ifs officials and ‘employees commit to consistently demonstrate a Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahang Kagawaran sa Mapagkalinga at Mauntad na Pamahalaang Lokal. Likewise, standard behavioral practices that embody the DILG Core Values shall be documented for framing and priming in the Department 2. Legal Bases 2.1 Section 1, Rule Vill of the Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of Executive Order No. 282, s. 1987 provides that "The development and retention of highly competent and professional workforce shall be the main concern of every department or agency, henceforth, a continuing program for the development of skils, talents and values for better public service shall be established", 2.2 Section 12 of Republic Act No. 6713 of February 20, 1989 otherwise known as Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees highlights that ‘It is the policy of the State to promote a high standard of ethics in public service. Public officals and employees shall at all times be accountable to the people and shall discharge their duties with utmost responsibility, integrity, competence and loyalty, act with patriotism and justice, lead modest lives and uphold public interest over personal interest”; 2.3 Chapter 7 of the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 underscores the need to “increase the level of cultural awareness, inculcate values for the ‘common good, cultivate creativity and amplify national pride among Filipinos. These must be resonated in development plans across level of government, supported by adequate resources, capacity building on culture-sensitivity, and “"Matino, Mahusay at Masasahan” “Trankline No. 8876-3454 EE)increase engagement with stakeholders”, 2.4 DILG Circular No. 2007-06 dated April 25, 2007 re: DILG Code of Conduct 25 DILG Circular No. 2016-05 dated March 1, 2016 re: Formal Adoption and Guidelines for the Strategic Communications Brand, Brand Identity Manual, and the Enhanced Functions of the Public Affairs and Communication Service; and 2.6 DILG Circular No. 2021-19, dated October 20, 2021 re: Department's National Quality Management System (NQMS). 3. Scope/Objectives This program enjoins all DILG Officials and employees to: 3.1 Practice and ensure sustained implementation of DILG core values: “Integrity, Commitment, Responsiveness, and Teamwork" (ICRT) aligned with the Quality Policy, Mandate, Vision and Mission; 3.2 Adhere to the Brand Identity Manual by demonstrating the DILG brand of Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahang Kegawaran para sa Mapagkalinga at Maunlad na Pamanalaan, 3.3 Provide documented standard behavior guidance/practices to officials and employees; 3.4 Generate support for continuous implementation of value-driven programs and activities; and 3.5 Develop a module that will raise the awareness of officials and employees on the DILG Core Values. 4. Development Strategies 4.1 Awareness of DILG Core Values in Department Activities 4.4.4 Core Values programs shall be included in the following DILG activities to raise awareness and remind officials and employees to display DILG core values and ethical standards in the performance of their duties and functions: Flag Raising Orientation of New Employees Reorientation of Personnel HR Summit Buwan ng Wika Celebration Civil Service Month Celebration BhaaoR Beene Page 20f7 $$7 Local Government Month 8 Filipino Values Month 9 DILG Annual Sports Fest 10 DILG Anniversary, and 11 Other activities to be conducted by the Department in accordance with the PPAs. 4.1.2. Display of DILG Core Values The DILG Vision and Mission, Quality Policy, and Core values shall be posted in conspicuaus places and in every office serving as reminder to officials and employees on how they should properly behave and act in the performance of their duties and functions. 4.1.3. Use of standard presentation on the core development programs of the Department to be shown during programs and activities 444 Design of DILG letterhead, memos, official documents, correspondences, written notices (as provided in Department Circular No. 2021-16 dated July 19, 2021 re: Guidelines and standard formats for Correspondences and Policy Issuances) bearing the core values/branding. 4.2 Recruitment and Selection Process ‘The DILG core values shall form part of the selection criteria to determine the alignment of the applicant's values with the DILG's. The applicants shall be assessed through Behavioral Interview Questions and other assessment methods, using the “Situation, Task, Action and Result’ (STAR) approach to be able to determine if they possess or embody the DILG core values. The DILG core values shall be included as one of the selection criteria. in choosing the best office or official/employee in the DILG Program on Awards Incentives for Service Excellence [PRAISE] to encourage creativity, innovativeness, efficiency, integrity and productivity in public service 4.4 Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS) of the DILG Coaching and Mentoring sessions under the Department's SPMS shall be conducted in order to provide guidance to employees on how to behave and act in accordance with the DILG core values. These shall be given emphasis to provide an enabling environment to improve individual and team performance as well as manage and develop individual potentials. Page 3 of 7 a )4.5 DILG Core Values in the Workplace 4.5.1 Learning and Development (L&D) needs of the employees shall be identified based on their self-assessment and the recommendation/feedback of their respective supervisors/superiors. 4.5.2 Core Values Development modules, programs and activities shall be designed and included in the Department's L&D Plan and shail be developed in line with identified L&D needs. 4.6 Dissemination, Posting and Sharing of Information regarding the DILG Core Values A communication plan shall be established for the widest dissemination of information regarding the DILG core values aligned with the Department's Code of Conduct, Quality Policy, Mandate, Vision and Mission. 4.8.1 Approved copy of DILG Core Values program shall be disseminated and posted in the DILG Website to ensure awareness, understanding and its relevance to the roles and functions of all officials/employees in the Department; and 4.62 Articles on Values Development shall be featured and printed in the DILG Digest, posted in the Official Facebook Page, and other Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials 4.7 Core Values in the Department's Feedback Mechanism The DILG Core Values shall be added as criteria in the evaluation of services provided by the Department to its external and internal clients as stipulated in the Citizen’s Charter and Quality Management System 5. Roles and Responsi ‘The advocacy, support and implementation of the various activities and programs that are aimed to strengthen the manifestation of the Department's core values and ‘embed them in the culture of the organization shall be a collective undertaking of the DILG management, support units in the CO and RO, designated value advocates and the entire DILG workforce. 5.1 Central Office CENTRAL CORE VALUES COMMITTEE ‘The DILG Central Office Core Values Committee shall be created and ‘composes of the following: Page 4 of 7 EEE ee)Chairperson Undersecretary, Local Government Vice Chair Assistant Secretary, Human Resource Development Co-Vice Chair: Assistant Secretary, Finance and Comptrollership Members: ~ Director, Administrative Service - Director, FMS - Director, PACS - Director, ISTMS ~ Director, Planning Service - First and Second level representatives - Representative from DILG Employees Association/Union Said committee shall be responsible for the following: - Ensure that plans, programs, strategies and activities espousing the DILG Core Values are implemented and reflected in the OPCR of every operating unit in the Department, Appropriate funds in the implementation of activities, subject to existing accounting and auditing rules and regulations; - Advocate and promote the DILG Core Values through culture building strategies in the four (4) HR Systems: Recruitment, Se- lection and Placement, Learning and Development, Performance Management and Rewards and Recognition; ~ Ensure that an effective communication pian shall be in place and various media (DILG Facebook Page, DILG Website, DILG Di- gest) are made available for the dissemination of DILG Core Value articles, IEC and AVP materials among all DILG personne! ing and evaluation of the responsiveness of the application of this Circular and submission of report to the Un- cersigned thru the Office of the Undersecretary for Local Govern- ment and the Assistant Secretary for Human Resource Develop- ment (ASHRD); - Oversee the review of the sustainability and responsiveness of each program and activity and provide updates in the implemen- tation of the DILG core values and its behavioral indicators, at least every five (5) years; and - Ensure that the DILG Quality Policy, strategic direction and core values are aligned. Page 5 of 76.2 Regional Office 5.2.1 Regional Core Values Program Committee The DILG Regional Offices shall create a Regional Core Values Committee, which shall be headed by the Assistant Regional Director and may be composed, but not limited, to the following members: - Chief, Finance and Administrative Division ~ Chief, Local Government Capability Development Division - Chief, Local Goverment Monitoring and Evaluation Division - Human Resource Management Officer - Regional Legal Officer - Representatives from Provincial/HUCs Offices Said committee shall perform the following functions: - Ensure that plans, programs, strategies and activities espous- ing the DILG Core Values are implemented and reflected in the regional SPMS; - Ensure that funds are appropriated for the implementation of activities, subject to existing accounting rules and regulations; - Advocate and promote the DILG Core Values through culture building strategies in the four (4) HR Systems: Recruitment, Selection and Placement, Leaming and Development, Per- formance Management and Rewards and Recognition; - Ensure that various media (Facebook Page, RO Website and publication) are made available for the dissemination of DILG Core Values articles and IEC and AVP materials among all DILG personnel and stakeholders through the Local Govern- ance Resource Center (LGRC); = Submit an implementation plan to integrate the DILG core val- ues, programs, strategies and activities in the Regional Office for approval of the Regional Director: and - Implement monitoring and evaluation of the responsiveness of the application of this Circular and submit report/s thru the Of- fice of the Assistant Secretary for Human Resource Develop- ment (ASHRD). Page 6 of 7 EEE6. Effectivity This Circular shall take effect immediately, For widest dissemination. EDUAI np Secret wuurvoneina Page 7 of 7 (ee EEE