Republic of the Philippines Province of Camarines Sur 5 MUNICIPALITY OF GOA Office of the Sangguniang Bapan 1st Indorsement 06 April 2020 RESPECTFULLY FORWARDED and INDORSED to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camarines Sur, thru Ms. ROSARIO E. POLILLO, ting Secretary to the Sanggusian, the attached copy of Municipal Ordinance No. 285, series of 2021 of the Sangguniang Bayan of)Goa, Camarines Sur, for their information, review and Encl: a/s extaebbymicRepublic of the Philippines Province of Camarines Sur MUNICIPALITY OF GOA Office of the Sangguniang Bayan CERTIFICATION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that Municipal Ordinance No. 285, series of 2021 of Goa, Camarines Sur was posted at the lobby of the SB Session Hall, 2”! Floor, New Municipal Government Center, Bay. Tagongtong, and other conspicuous plafes in the municipality immediately after its approval on April 06, 2921. Given this 6" day of April 2020 at Goa, Camarines Sur. "stale RICRepublic of the Philippines Province of Camarines Sur GOA, MUNICIPALITY OF GOA Office of the Sangguniang Bapan CERTIFICATION ‘TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that this is a true and correct Soft Copy of Municipal Ordinance No. 285, series of 2021 of Goa, Camarines Sur in PDF Format and is the exact and faithful copy of the document submitted with the Office of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camarines Sur, and is arranged as to the order of the original hard copy, in compliance with the approved Rules of Procedure in the Review of Municipal and City Ordinances as promulgated by the Sangguniang Panlalawigaryof Camarines Sur. Given this 6' day of April 2021 at Goa, ffamarines Sur. salableRepublic of the Philippines Province of Camarines Sur MUNICIPALITY OF GOA Office of the Sangguniang Bayan rune fom the Mice of the $e Sie othe Sanparians Ban of Got. Caines Se blo bry 16, 20EL EF an athe Sengaiey Eapen Sse Fl, Fon, Tow Montiel Greet Coals, Tegan. Go. Cawerins Ser MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 285 Sovies of 2021 Introduced by: Coun. Marcel AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE SITIO GOVERNANCE PROGRAM (Sitio Governance) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF GOA, CAMARINES SUR WHEREAS, for many years, people living in the far-flung communities, sitios or zones ~ in the municipality of Goa, have been left-out or sometimes, forgotten in terms of the delivery of basic infrastructure projects and other services of the government because of their geographical locations; WHEREAS, it has been observed that the nearer the sitio/zone in the poblacion, the better the infrastructure support facilities are, while as one gets farther away the town center, the road’s condition turns from bad to worse; oy WHEREAS, the condition of roads and other infrastructure facilities, however, are just but few of the many determinants that show the quality of life in the sitios/ zones particularly those located along the slopes of Mount Isarog and the upland barangays of the Municipality: WHEREAS, although the Municipal Local Government Unit of Goa (MLGU-GOA) and the its component Barangay Local Government Units (BLGUs) have been allocating funds for the said sectors every fiscal year to uplift the standard of living of their constituents, stil lots of people in the far-flung sitios/zones are left behind in terms of receiving care and assistance from the government that would lead to good quality of living conditions in their respective areas; WHEREAS, often times, some sitiosjzones receive more support from the covernment than what they really need every year, while others receive very few or none at all; Governance Program aims to guarantee that each sitio/zone gets proper attention from the governance officials and receive that right share of the governments’ resources equitably R / WHEREAS, the Local Government Unit of Goa ( LGU-GOA) through the Sitio - based from the needs of community; a ae y Ce 2 G Page 1of7‘Municipal Ordinance No.285, series of 2021 “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE SITIO GOVERNANCE PROGRAM (Sitio Governance) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF GOA, CAMARINES SUR” xe WHEREAS, addressing the poverty incidence in the municipality involves equitable delivery of the following services: infrastructure, health and sanitation, waste management, agriculture, environmental protection, livelihood projects, peace and other, education, and all the other social determinants of community ailments and difficulties to all sitios/zones of all barangays of Goa; WHEREAS, the government has to really go down the grass roots or literally climb up the slopes of Mt. Isarog, cross rivers and streams to be able to see and get firsthand on the real situation of the people living in the area and know the issues and concerns that their life poor and miserable; WHEREAS, the LGU-GOA aims promote social equity, address the poverty incidence and do something to alleviate the sufferings, ailments and difficulties of the community and make the people feel that the Government cares for them and is present right there in their midst; WHEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED as it is hereby ordained by the Sangguniang Bayan of Goa, Camarines Sur, in session duly assembled that: Section 1. Title - This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the “SITIO GOVERNANCE ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF GOA, CAMARINES SUR” Section 2. Purpose: This ordinance is enacted to: a. Promote social equity and address the poverty incidence in the municipality of Goa; b. Empower all Barangay officials in Sitio Governance; c Accomplish at least one (1) priority infrastructure project for every sitio/zone in all barangays of the municipality every year; d. Establish the Office of the Sitio Kagawad in every sitio/zone in all barangays of the municipality; e. Guarantee the presence of Sitio Health Workers (SHW), Sitio Nutrition Scholars (SNS), Sitio Environment and Waste Management Workers (SEWMW) and Sitio Tanods in every sitio/zone in all barangays of the municipality; f Generate updated baseline data for every sitio/zone in all barangays of the municipality. Section 3. Scope and Application government directly to all sitios/zones of every barangay in the municipality of Goa every year such as but not limited to: Economic Development Services, Social Development Services, and Environmental Management. Lo a. Sitio Governance encompasses the equitable delivery of basic services of the b. The government resources to be allocated shall include but not limited to the twenty percent (20%) Economic Development fund or the Municipal Annual Development Fund (MADF) of the MLGU-GOA, the Barangay Development Fund (BDF) of each of BLGUS, and funds from other agencies. : ik ee Cn‘Municipal Ordinance No.285, series of 2021 “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE SITIO GOVERNANCE PROGRAM (Sitio Governance) IN THE MUNICIPALITY (OF GOA, CAMARINES SUR” aa Se \n 4, Delivery of Basic Services ‘A. Economic Development Services i. vi. vii. vill. The MLGU-GOA and the BLUs shall cause the equitable distribution of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) share of the MLGU-GOA and the BLGUs and all available government resources from other agencies based on the needs of the communities, sitios or zones of every barangay of the municipality of Goa. All sitios/zones of every barangay of municipality shall receive at least one priority project every year. The annual priority projects shall, after thorough inspection and consultation the needs of each sitio/zone indentified in the approved Barangay Development Plan (BDP) and the Municipal Annual Development Plan (MADP) of the municipality. Each BLGU though the Barangay Development Council (BDC) shall see to it that every sitio/zone receives sufficient allocation every year. Priority projects which are not funded by the BDF shall be endorsed for funding by the Barangay Council to the MLGU-GOA through the Municipal Development Council (MDC) for approval of the Sangguniang Bayan. The MLGU-GOA though the MDC shall not only allocate funds from the MADF for the two hundred twenty seven (227) sitios/zones of the thirty-four (34) barangays of the municipality but ensure that each allocation is based from the actual priority needs of each sitiolzone of every barangay. Priority projects which not accommodated in the BDF and the MADF shall be endorsed by the BLGUs and the MLGU-GOA to other agencies such as but not limited to the Provincial Local Government Units of Camarines Sur (PLGU), National Government Agencies (NGAS), Non- Government Organizations (NGOs), People’s Organizations (POs), foreign funding institutions and funding agencies coming from the private sector. Unfunded priority project in each sitio/zone means unsolved community issue. Something will make the people suffer for a year or more, slowing down economic growth and making life more depressing and miserable for everyone the poor. B. Social Development Services. ‘The MLGU-GOA and the BLGUs shall cause the creation of Sitio Health Workers (SHW) and Sitio Nutrition Scholars (SNS) who shall render service at their respective sitio/zone where they reside and provide the necessary guidance and assistance for everyone in the community. i One or more SHW and SNS may be assigned depending on the population or area. It is highly recommended to construct at least one Sitio Health Center for every sitiojzone depending on the population or area. - & oak‘Municipal Ordinance No.285, series of 2021 “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE SITIO GOVERNANCE PROGRAM (Sitio Governance) IN THE MUNICIPALITY (OF GOA, CAMARINES SUR” a iv. All social services of the government shall be extended to every sitio/zone in all barangays of the municipality. C. Environmental Management The MLGU-GOA and the BLGUs shall cause creation of the Sitio Environment and Waste Management Workers (SEWMW) who shall serve as focal persons for environment protection, preservation and waste management. fi, The SEWMW shall render service at their respective sitio/zone where they reside and provide the necessary guidance and assistance for everyone in the community. iii, One or more SEWMW may be assigned depending on the population or area of the sitio/zone. Section 5. The Role of Barangay Officials Sitio Kagawad ‘The MLGU-GOA and the BLGUs shall cause the creation of the Office of the Sitio Kagawad which will be headed by the duly elected member of the Barangay Council assigned in each sitio/zone. Consistent with the Local Government Code of the Philippines (RA 7160), the Sitio Kagawad shall, without prejudice to the functions of the Punong Barangay (PB) and the different Committees in the Barangay Council, oversee the delivery of basic services and ensure Proper accomplishment of the priority projects in the sitio where he/she permanently resides. The Sitio Kagawad shall provide the necessary guidance and assistance for everyone in the community. It is highly recommended to construct at least one Sitio Multi-purpose Hall for every sitio/zone to be used by the Office of the Sitio Kagawad, other sitio workers and the community. jo Tanods The MLGU-GOA and the LGUs shall cause the creation of Sitio Tanods who shall render service at their respective sitios where they permanently reside, and provide the necessary guidance and assistance for everyone in the community. It is highly recommended to construct at least one (1) Sitio Tanod Outpost for every sitio/zone. C. Sitio Day Care Worker i. The MLGU-GOA and the BLGUs shall cause the creation of Sitio Day Care Workers (SDCWs) who shall render service at their respective iolzone where they permanently resides and provide the necessary guidance and assistance for everyone in the community. a ee %‘Municipal Ordinance No.285, series of 2021 “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE SITIO GOVERNANCE PROGRAM (Sitio Governance) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF GOA, CAMARINES SUR” xe x ji, One or more SDCW may be assigned depending on the population or area of the sitio/zone. It is highly recommended to construct at least one Sitio Day Care Center at every sitio/zone. Committees in the Barangay Council i. The BLGUs shall take necessary actions to ensure that all services being rendered by the different Committees of their respective Barangay Council shall be extended directly to every sitio in their barangay. i ‘The BLGUs shall take necessary actions to ensure that all services being rendered by the different Committees of their respective Barangay Council shall be extended directly to every sitio/zone in their barangay. Programs and services being implemented by different government offices and agencies shall be extended directly to every sitio/zone. E. Other Sitio Workers, Government Officers and Agencies we i The MLGU-GOA and BLGUs shall take the necessary actions to ensure that all services such as but not limited to: infrastructure, health and — sanitation, waste management, agriculture, environmental protection and preservation, livelihood, peace and order, education, disaster preparedness, etc., being rendered by the different government offices and agencies shall be extended directly to every sitio/zone in all barangays of municipality. ii The MLGU-GOA and the BLGUs shall take the necessary actions to ensure the creation of other Sitio Workers necessary in the delivery of other services that will promote social equity and address poverty y incidence in the community. it, The MLGU-GOA and the BLGUs shall take the necessary action to ensure that all Sitio Workers are physically, mentally and morally qualified; permanent residents of the sitio/zone where they will serve, and must be of legal age but not over sixty (60) years old. g iv. The MLGU-GOA and the BLGUs shall take the necessary actions to ensure that all Sitio Workers, although voluntary in nature, receive proper assistance from the government such as but not limited to: minimum monthly allowance by which amount shall be deter ‘the Sangguniang Barangay concerned, and the minimum amount of at least PhP 500.00/month which shall come from the LGU-Goa,; (2) uniforms; (3) tools, equipment, or gadgets; (4) medical kits; (5) farm implements, (6) rescue equipment, etc., whichever is appropriate and applicable. Section 6. Governing Laws and Regulations. As provided in this Ordinance, all , requirements and legal procedures for Sitio Governance shall be governed by existing Philippine laws, regulations and other related issuance from concerned government ‘ / agencies, such as but not limited to the Local Government Code of the Philippines (RA 7160), the Government Procurement Reform Act (RA 9184), the Municipal Zoning Ordinance, the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096), the Accessibility Law (BP 344), the Code e of Zonduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (RA 6713), enyironmental Laws, and other related Laws and Regulations including issuances from the I Service Commission (CSC). 4: C7 S a.‘Municipal Ordinance No.285, series of 2021 “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE SITIO GOVERNANCE PROGRAM (Sitio Governance) IN THE MUNICIPALITY (OF GOA, CAMARINES SUR” xe x Section 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). Within sixty (60) days upon the approval of this Ordinance, the Office of the Municipal Mayor shall, in coordinating with other concerned departments of the LGU - GOA, promulgate the corresponding Implementing and Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the full implementation of this Ordinance, 2 copy of which shall be furnished the Sangguniang Bayan for confirmation. Section 8. Applicability Clause. All other matters realting to the impositions in this Ordinance and its IRR shall be governed by pertinent provisions of existing laws and other ordinances. Section 9. Repealing Clause. All ordinances, rules and regualtions, or parts thereof, that are in conflict or inconsistent with any provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly. Section 10. Effectivity Clause. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval. ENACTED this 16th day of February 2021, on motion of Coun. Marcel Michael P. Pan, jointly seconded by Couns. Nemia B, Lim, Francis C, Ortua and Hanna-len I. Broqueza, in session assembled. VOTING on the foregoing ordinance was as follows: AYES: Councilors Marcel Michael P. Pan, Hanna-len |. Broqueza, Sheila O. Belleza, Alex C. Camacho, Pinky Avila-Puntual, Protacio C. Pena Jr., Nemia B. Lim, Atty. Andy G. Rivero, Reib Ruen DC. Enciso, Francis C. Ortua NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None xe WE HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing ordinance which was duly enacted by the Sangguniang Bayan during its sth Regular Session hld on February 16, 2021. ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED natal oko MARCEL ‘LP. PAN HANNA-LEN I. LOQUEZA tal Councilor Uuuieipal Councilor sumnkS BEieza ALEX/c. cAMACHO Manteipal Counettor Conusitorjal Ordinance No.285, series of 2021 “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE SITIO GOVERNANCE PROGRAM (Sitio Governance) IN THE MUNICIPALITY (OF GOA, CAMARINES SUR” a PINK ®AVILA-PUNTUAL Funieieal Councilor athe NEI . LIM Menicipal Cowuclter REIB CENCISO xO Peete Prsdet Mancipel Mager 06 2021 Date-Republic of the Philippines Province of Camarines Sur MUNICIPALITY OF GOA Yftce of the Aangguniang Bayan JOINT SB COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATION; RULES, PRIVILEGES, ORDINANCES & LEGAL MATTERS; FINANCE, BUDGET & APPROPRIATION; AND BARANGAY AFFAIRS TO : HONORABLE MUN. VICE-MAYOR HONORABLE MEMBERS Sangguniang Bayan Goa, Camarines Sur SUBJECT : COMMITTEE REPORT DATE January 28, 2021 Present during the meeting were the members of the joint committees and Engr. Ronilo Jose Alarcon. AGEND: 1. (Item No. 01-019) institutionalizing the Proposed Ordinance Sitio Governance Program (Sitio Governance) in the municipality of Goa, Camarines Sur. FINDINGS/ACTION TAKEN: ‘The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Goa, Camarines Sur proposed the Sitio Governance Program which deals with the equitable delivery of basic services and distribution of government resources directly to every sitio or zone of all barangays of Goa. In the implementation of the TUCAD program of the municipality, the local officials became aware of the needs and see the real situation of the constituents in the far flung barangays of the municipality. So as for the constituents not to be deprived particularly of the basic necessities including health and other needs, the local government deemed it necessary to propose the ordinance which shall eventually address poverty incidence and alleviate the sufferings, ailments and difficulties in the remote communities, and make people feel that the government cares for them. SB FILE JOWT SB COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC ‘WORKS, TRANSPORTATION & ‘COMMUNICATION; RULES, PRIVILEGES, ORDINANCES & LEGAL MATTERS, FINANCE, BUDGET & APPROPRIATION; AND BARANGAY “ABFAIRS, MaRCi HAEL P. PAN ea Wece- to Rates. Pw Sih ‘Wee Chatruae. FEA Wenber. PWC. BA aonb Ghaeinan, PWT PINI?A. PUNTUAL, » PUTE (absent) ALEX C. CAMACHO ‘ee Chatrnan, Bh sunk SS eBia Uewber, Rides, FEA,CA i (absent) HANNA-LEN I. BROQUEZA Fee pWwy DY G. RIVERO focher, Redes ATTY. (absent) REIB RUEN DC. ENCISO Wlanber. Riles. PUNE. GhPage 2 of 3 08 February 2021 Joint SB Committees on Public Works, Transportation & Communication; Rules, Privileges, Ordinances & Legal Matters; Finance, Budget & Appropriation; ‘and Barangay Affairs ‘Through the Sitio Governance, the local government will be able to equitably deliver the services needed by the constituents, such as: infrastructure, OEE TANSTORTATION WORKS, TRANSPORTATION & ‘i COMMUNICATION, RULES, health and sanitation, waste management, agriculture, 1 uence a environmental protection & preservation, livelihood, MATTERS, FINANCE, BUDGET i APPROPRIATION, AND BARANGAY peace & order, education, and all other social ‘rans determinants to all sitios/zones of all barangays in the municipality. MARCI LP. PAN After thorough deliberation on the proposed ordinance, the following suggestions /recommendations came up: 1) To include the —_ Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) among the agencies where to endorse priority projects not Wenber. PUTC. BA accommodate in the BDF and MADF. Til 2) That Sitio Health Worker (SHW) and Sitio NEMIATBSLIM Nutrition Scholars (SNS} to be hired in a Charan, POE sitio shall be a resident of the same. LaWee He/She must not be 60 years old or above. pay GAMA? ‘The LGU may provide 500 pesos minimum Pane counterpart for the honorarium. The same is true with Sitio Tanods. Fee | 3} There shall be an office or specific place for ‘ALEX c. CAMACHO Sitio Kagawad where they can easily be | ‘Wee Chaoweat. 6A found for coordination purposes. 4) That Sitio Kagawads shall play an active Swen ESSETEGA role in the implementation of activities in Uae. Redes. FEAEA | their respective areas. 5) As officer of the day, he/she shall conduct (absent) regular meeting with Sitio Officers. HANNA-LEN I. BROQUEZA 6) Disaster preparedness and quick response Fed in case of natural calamities shall also be considered by simply coordinating with the BDRRMPO/MDRRMO. 7) To include Education Services to attain the Zero Drop-Out campaign of the local @bsent) government. | REIB RUEN DC, ENCISO. 8) Social Day Care Workers may also be Meuker, Rates, PUNE. BA included under Educational Services to be rendered in sitios. 9) The fund for the construction of sitio outpost and sitio multi-purpose hall may be sliced from either the IRA or 20% BDF or MADF or from other funding agencies.08 February 2021 Joint SB Committees on Public Works, Transportation & Communication; Rules, Privileges, Ordinances & Legal Matters; Finance, Budget & Appropriation; and Barangay Affairs ee Sitio Governance would be of big help especially in the effective governance thru having direct coordination with the concerned offices. It has also been suggested to pay attention on the needs of those in the poblacion area. Series of orientations with the different barangays of this municipality shall be conducted for the purpose of the proposed ordinance. Every sitio worker shall coordinate and provide the necessary data needed such as but not limited to the number of residents in the sitio, the flood prone areas, and other data needed. There must be congruency plan with the TUCAD Program. After thorough deliberation, the proposed Sitio Governance Ordinance was approved under the committee level on motion of Coun. Belleza, jointly seconded by Coun. Puntual, Coun. Lim and Coun. Pena, Jr. RECOMMENDATION: ‘The committee recommends to present to the plenary the proposed Sitio Governance Ordinance for further deliberation. ebb /RIC/ 02.08.2021 Page 3 of 3 Jones COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION & (COMMUNICATION; RULES, PRIVILEGES, ORDINANCES & LEGAL, MATTERS; FINANCE, BUDGET & APPROPRIATION; AND BARANGAY (@bsent) ALEX C. CAMACHO Wee Chatrnan, Bb sue ESSE Wenber, Rees, FEA,BA (absent) HANNA-LEN I. BROQUEZA cd ATTY. ANDY /nveno Res (absent) REIB RUEN DC. ENCISO ener. Rates. PUTC. BA