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SUBJECT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2023-133 "BARANGAY AT

KALINISAN DAY (BarKaDa)"

DATE September '12,2023

Per advisory issued by DILG Regional Director Jonathan Paul M. Leusen, Jr., CESO lll
dated September 11,2023, please be informed on the Memorandum Circular No.2023-133
from the office of SILG Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr., regarding the above-mentioned subject.

ln line with these, C/MLGOOs and Provincial Office Personnel are hereby directed to join the
clean-up drives in their respective area of responsibility on September 16,2023.

Further, you are also reminded to sta( preparing for your respective clean-up drive activities
and to perform the following:

I . ldentify clean-up sites, and coordinate with Local Government Units concerned,
where DILG Regional and Provincial Employees will be participating in.

2. Coordinate with the respective local offices of BFP, BJMP and PNP about their
participation and possible assistance during clean-up activities, within your respective
jurisdictions.

3. lnvite provincial offices of partner national agencies and civil society organizations
to the regional and provincial clean-up drives.

4. lssue directives to local government units, particularly barangays, to join the

simultaneous activity on September 16,2023.

5. Coordinate with local media outlets for the coverage of their respective clean-up
drive activities.

6. Disseminate advocacy materials to inform and encourage participation among local

government units, civil society organizations and the general public of the
simultaneous clean-up activity on September 16,2023. Materials may be downloaded
via this link: https://bit.lylDlLGBarKaDa lEC.

7. Submit a report on the participation in the simultaneous activity using this prescribed
template on or before October 06, 2023 thru this link:
https ://ti nvurl.com/BARKADA-2023

"Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahan"

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PANGASINAN PROVINCIAL OFFICE
Alvear St., Poblacion, Lingayen, Pangasinan
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Aguila Rd., Sevalla. San Fernando City, La union

ADVISORY

TO ALL PROVINCIAL DIRECTORS

SUBJECT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2023.133 "BARANGAY AT

KALINISAN DAY (BarKaDa)"

DATE SEPTEMBER 11,2023

Attached is Memorandum Circular No. 2023-133 from the office of SILG Atty. Benjamin C
Abalos, Jr., relative to the subject.

ln line with these, C/MLGOOS and Provincial Office Personnel are hereby directed to join
the clean-up drives in their respective area of responsibility on September 16,2023.

Further, you are also reminded to start preparing for your respective clean-up drive
activities and to perform the following:

1. ldentify clean-up sites, and coordinate withLocal Government Units concerned,

where DILG Regional and Provincial Employees will be participating in.

2. Coordinate with the respective local offices of BFP, BJMP and PNP about their
participation and possible assistance during clean-up activities, within your
respective jurisdictions.

3. lnvite provincial ofiices of partner national agencies and civil society organizations
to the regional and provincial clean-up drives.

4. lssue directives to local govemment units, particularly barangays, to join the

simultaneous activity on September '16, 2023.

5. Coordinate with local media outlets for the coverage of their respective clean-up
drive activities.

6. Disseminate advocacy materials to inform and encourage participation among local

government units, civil society organizations and the general public of the

"Matino, Mahu3ay at Maaasahan"

Tel. Nos. (072) 888 2108 . EEE 2289 . 888 2294 . 888 3106
88E 7695 . 607 1245 .607 1531 . 607 4467 to 70
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
LOCAL GOVERNANCE REGIONAL RESOURCE CENTER 1
Regional Office I
Aguila Rd.. Sevilla. San Fernando Crty, La Union

simultaneous clean-up activity on September 16, 2023. Materials may be

downloaded via this Iink: X1!BS-{/bit.Iv/DILGBarlGDe Ee .

7. Submit a report on the provincial participation in the simultaneous activity using this
prescribed template on or before October 09, 2023 to the Regional Office through
the dilg_rl _osd@yahoo.com

LGU CLEAN-UP Number of Number of Remarks

SITE Participants Participating
(Brgy, C/M, DILG Employees
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For inquiries, you may coordinate with LGOO ll Bemard Victor S. Ringor and/or AdA Vl
Harry B. Castillo through landline no. 607-4469.

For and ate action

M. LEUSEN, JR., CET ilr

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CHAIRPERSONS AND OTHER SK OFFICIALS,
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SUBJECT BARANGAY AT KALINISAN DAY (BarKaDa)

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1. BACKGROUND

The 1987 Philippine Constitution stipulates that it shall be the policy of the state to
"protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology
in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature. Consequently, the Local
Government Code of 1991 mandates that all local government units shall ensure
and support the right of the people to balance ecology and preserve the comfort
and convenience of their inhabitants, among others, to promote general welfare.
Further, RA 9003 or Solid Waste Management Act directs all LGUs to adopt and
implement a "systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste program".

Among others, the Department implemonts the Manila Bay Clean-Up and
Rehabilitation Program for LGUs along Manila Bay area, including activities such
as the proper implementation of solid waste management and the conduct of
regular clean-up drives to reduce the amount of solid waste ending up in bodies
of water.

The Department acknowledges that the problem of solid waste manag€ment is

not limited to coastal areas, like Manila Bay. The Supreme Court Rulin-g1 dirocts
LGUs to clean and rehabilitate Manila Bay, and states that,'the right to -balanced
ecology need not be written in a constitution for it is assumed like other civil and
political rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. Even assuming the absenc€ of a
categorical legal provision specifically prodding petitioners to clian up the
IManila]
Bay, the men and women represonting them cannot escape their'obligltion to

rG.R. Nos. 171947-48,

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 future generations of Filipino people to keep the waters of Manila Bay clean and
clear as humanly possible'

Relatedly, the Department of Health (DoH) recorded the continuous increase in

dengue cases reaching up to 80,318 cases reported as of July 15, 2023. There is
a need for concerted efforts to address dengue cases, and communityJevel
prevention ls proven to be one of the effective ways to combat and control dengue
cases.

Hence, DILG launches the "Barangay at Kalinisan Day (BarKaDa)', a nationwide

community-based clean-up drive program, anchored on the cullure of bayanihan,
that aims to maintain and provide a healthy and safe environment for the people
through proper solid waste management. With reduced, if not eradicated wastes
in various waterways, the program also aims to contribute to mitigating the impacts
of flooding, as well as malntaining a clean sunounding to prevont the spread of
diseases, such as dengue,

2. PURPOSE

Generally, the purpose of this Circular is to provide guidance in the conduct of

regular clean-up drives at lhe barangay level.

3. SCOPE/COVERAGE

All Provincial Govemors, City and Municipal Mayors, Local Sanggunian Members,
Barangay and SK Officials, and concerned govemment ofiicials and employees of
DILG and its attached agencies and others concerned.

4. POLICY CONTENT'GUIDELINES

4.1. NANONAL LAUNCHING

4.'t.1. A national launching of the program will be held on September 16,
2023, with a
theme 'Buhayin ang Diwa ng Bayanihan;
Mag-volunteer Tayong Lahat pan sa Kalikasan", as a kick-off
activity in the celebration of Clean-up Week2, as well as obseryance of
the lnternational Coastal Glean-up Daf.

4.1.2. The venue forthe national launching will be conducted within Metro
Manila, while all Local Govemment Units are expected to conducl a
simultaneous clean-up drive Wthln their locality. Provincial,
citylmunicipal and barangay governmsnts shall separately conduct a
clean-up drive in different sites within their area of jurisdiction on
September 16, 2023, which should be participated by their respective

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As OectarcO Uy proAamation No. 244 .. 1993, which Erts Ssfllmb€i '17-23 es w'ld clean Dnd creen wrcl, snd tlE month
ol Slptamber as Clear}up Moflh
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 local govomment employeos, partner organizations and the private
seclors.

4.2. WEEKLY CLEAN.UP DRIVES

4.2.1. All barangays ar6 h6r€by axpected to conduct a ws€kly clean-up drive,
prererably overy Saturday lo sncourage public participation, withln th6ir
Premlsss.

4.2.2. Barangays 6long Manila Bay shsll contioue with their weekly cl€an.up
drivos schgduls, whil€ the resl of ths barangays shall daclar€ one day
oftha wEek as Barangay Clsan-Up Daythrough a Barangay Ordinance
or Rosolution.

4.2.3. ln case s dsclarsd Barsngay Clean-up Day falls under a regular holiday
or sp€cial non-working holiday, the baEngays may opt to resohedule
the clean-up drive on any other day of lhe wesk of lheir regular
sch6dule.

4.3. CLEAN.UP SITES

4.3.1. The Barangays, through th€k Barangay Ecological Solid Wasts

Manag€msnl Committee (BESWMC), shall id€ntify the Egular clean-
up sites within th6ir lurisdiction. Sites shsll not bs limiled to coastal
areas, waterways, creBks, but shall also lncluds public parts,
streets/roads and vacant lots and other public spacss within tho
barangays.

4.4. CLEAN-UPACTIVITIES

The following aro suggest€d to ba undodaksn by barangays during

Barangay Cl6an-Up Day:

4.4.1. Coastal Clsan-up;

4.4.2. Dradging of clogged canals, esteros and olh6r waterways;
4.4.3. Pruning thick bushgs or boo branchss:
4.4.4. Oraining o, r€c€ptacles containing stagnant waters;
4.4.5. Dismantling all possibls bro€ding places of mosquitoes;
4.4.6. Community gard€ning; and
4.4.7. lnformalion drive on solid waste managemgnt, donguo prsvontion,
and community gardoning.

4.5. PUBLICPARNCIPATION

4.5.1. All levels ot local gov€mment unlls are €xpect€d to conduct a massivo
information drivs/campaign lo encourage the public and the Civil
Socioty Organizations (CSOS) to partlcipats in tha woekly Barangay
Clsan-up Day.

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 4.5.2. BarEngays are also onjoined to coma up with strategies to encourago
housshold-lovsl participation in the clsan-up program.

4.5.3. City,/municipaland provinci8lgovemments shallenjoin thelr employees

to particlpat8 in the clean-up drive in theh rospectivo barangays.

4.6. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILIIIES

4.6.1. Barangays

4.6.1.1. Enact En ordinanco or pass a resolution doclBring BErEngsy

Clean-up Day.
4.6.1.2 Ensurs all barangay p€r8onnsl partioipats in tha clsan-up
drive-
4.6.1.3 Conducl an information drivo to encourage the particlpalion of
the citizsns in the weekly dean-up and enjoin to observe proper
solid waste managemBnt.
4.6.1.4. Forgs partnershlps with various orgsniutions and ths privata
s€ctor in tho implomsntation of this progr8m.
4.6.1.5. ldentity Bit6s for lhe w€Ekly cl€on-up.
4.6.1.6. Provids meleri8ls and/or equipment necsssary for th6 cl€an-up
drive.
4.6.1.7. Ensure pmp6rwaste disposal of collocted wast€s during ths
clean-up drive.
4.6.1.8. Allocat6 funds for ths conduct oI wsBkly-clean up drive.

4.6.2. CityrMuniclpalityrProvinces

4.6.2.1 Participats in the simultaneous nalional launching of th€ clsan-

up drive program on Soptsmbsll6, 2023.
4.6.2.2. Through P/C/MENRO, coordinate with compongnl barangays lo
organlzo/participats ln wookly cl6an-up ectivities in idBntified
cleanlng slt€s within their jurisdiction
4.6-2.3- Ensure lhe participation of local govsmm€nt amployees in the
weokly clean-up in th6ir re8pectiv6 barangays.
4.6.2.4. Provlds additional matedals snd/or Equipmsnt necassaryfor ths
clean-up drive of compon€nt barangays.
4.6.2.5. Provid€ administrative and linanciat suppon lo the barangays in
th6 conduci ot Barangay Cl6an.up Day.
4.6.2.6 Ensurs complianc€ of barangays in this Circular.

4.6.3. DILG Regional and Field Oflices

4.6.3.1 Participate ln the simultansous national launching of tha clean-

up drive program on September 16, 2023 by joining cl€an-up
drives initiated by LGUS.
4.6.3.2. Ensure compliance of barangays in this Circular.
4.6.3.3. Submit rsporls ss required in succeoding issuancss.

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4.6.4.1. Through OUSBA and NBOO:

a. Formulate a reporting system to monitor the compliance of
the barangays to the weekly clean-up drive.
b. Submit national compliance report to the SILG.
c. Develop collaterals for the upcoming national launching.

4.6.4.2. Through Human Resource Management and Development

(HRMD):

lssue a Circular to enjoin all Central Office employees to

participate in the national launching on September 16,2023.

4 6.5. DILG Attached Agencies

4651 Participate in the simultaneous national launching of the clean-

up drive program on September 16, 2023 by joining clean-up
drives initiated by LGUs.
4.6.5.2 Display collaterals for the national launching within the premises
of central and field offices.

5. FUNDING

The local sanggunian shall provide allocation to implement this Memorandum

Circular at the local government level.

6. EFFECTIVITY

This Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately

7. FEEDBACK

For related inquiries/clarifications, please contact the National Barangay

Operations Office (NBOO) at telephone (02) 8876-3454 tocal 4407 and 4408.

8 APPROVING AUTHORITY

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