NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Your PCL working for you

Through productive exchange of ideas and active collaboration of our fellow national officers, we havejumpstarted our League’s national activities by formalizing our forthcoming projects and programs through Phase I of the PCL Strategic Planning Conference, held last May 14-16, 2014, in Mandaluyong City, which was facilitated by the Local Government Academy, DILG. Among the introduced innovations is the adoption ofthe core assessment areas for the Seal of Good Local Governance as the main topics during our Quarterly Continuing Local Legislative Education Program. Also discussed and evaluated during the said meeting were: the creation of a calamity assistance fund in addition to the medical and death benefits of our members; provision forlegal assistance desk during league events; launching of a functional website;and other programs intended to support our councilor members to become better local legislators.The proposed action plan shall be submitted to the National Executive Officers and the National Board for further discussion and appropriate action on June 3, 2014 in Cebu Cityto complete the strategic planning process.

With barely two months in office as your National President, I appreciate the unity and solidarity shown by all concerned andI remain true to our principle that management of the league should be a collective effort. I thank our hardworking officers in all levels and all our supportive members for sharing the commitment of making PCL a more vibrant and dynamic league. Through the synergy of projects and programs of your National office, Island offices, Regional Councils, Provincial Federations and City Chapters, we are assured that PCL shall continue to soar to greater heights.

Highlights of your National President’s recent schedule:

  • Took oath of office, together with NCAlma Moreno, NVC Arvin Tolentino, NEVPBoyet Cruzado, NSGBenny Brizuela, NTPerla Tumaliuan, NPROJay Pimentel and NLOSharon Macabebe, during the Mass Oath Taking Ceremonies of newly elected national officers of the various Leaguesofficiated by H.E. President BenignoAquino IIIlast March 18, 2014 at Manila Hotel, City of Manila
  • Judged, together with NC Moreno, in the Gayon Bicol Festival Showdown sa Daragang Magayon Festival last March 24, 2014 at the Bicol University, Legazpi City, Albay thru the invitation of Gov. Joey Salceda and PFP Niel Montallana
  • Attended, as Guest Speaker, the Town Fiesta of Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija last March 29, 2014 thru the invitation of PFP Peter Marcus Matias
  • Paid a courtesy call, together with NC Alma Moreno, NVC Arvin Tolentino, NEVP Boyet Cruzado, NT Perla Tumaliuan, NLO Sharon Macabebe, Luzon Vice Chair Elmer Datuin, Luzon Sec. Gen Jessie Cruz, Visayas Sec Gen Wilson Gamboa, Luzon Auditor Noel Ferrer, Luzon PRO Daisy Reyes,RCC Richristopher Magbanua, RCC Ryan Amin and ED Wilson Paclibar, to H.E. Vice President Jejomar Binay last April 1, 2014 at the Coconut Palace, Pasay City thru the efforts of NEVP Boyet Cruzado
  • Attended the PCL special National Board meeting held last April 7, 2014 at Palm Plaza Hotel, Manila
  • Attended the coordination meeting with Visayas Vice Chair Ivy Durano-Meca, PFP host Province of Cebu, together with NC Alma Moreno and NT Perla Tumaliuan, in preparation for the 2nd Quarterly NEO-NB Meeting CLLEP last April 11-13, 2014 at Cebu City
  • Our appreciation to NC Alma Moreno for being our distinguished guest during the Gilon-Gilon street dancing competition last April 22, 2014 at the Dagupan City Bangus Festival.
  • Welcomed the PCL–LA doctoral students (Davao City and Manila classes)last April 24, 2014 at Lyceum Northwestern University during the Dagupan City Bangus Festival thru the invitation of CCP Jeslito Seen
  • Attended, together with NC Moreno, NSG Brizuela, NT Tumaliuan and ED Paclibar, the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) 71st National Executive Board Meeting and Elections and was elected as ULAP Public Relations Officer together with NC Alma Moreno as Chairperson for Gender and Developmentlast April 25, 2014 at Richmonde Hotel, Ortigas, Pasig City
  • Attended the meeting between therepresentatives of the various Leagues and the representative of COA last April 26,2014 at the office of Usec. Austere Panadero, DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, EDSA Q.C.
  • Co-Chaired, with NC Moreno the 1stPCL Management Committee – National Officers Meeting held last April 30, 2014 at the Heritage Hotel, Pasay City participated by NCAlma Moreno, NP Maybelyn Fernandez, NVCArvin Tolentino, NEVPBoyet Cruzado, NSGBenny Brizuela, NTPerla Tumaliuan, NAAriel Arceo, NPROJay Pimentel, NLOSharon Macabebe, Atty.Alfredo Busico and EDWilson Paclibar with the following agenda:
  1. Briefing on the National Board Policy on Conducting and Hosting of NEO-NB CLLEP
  2. Application for DILG Memorandum Circular/ LGA coordination / required Post Activity Report
  3. Sending of formal invitation to all SBs and SPs nationwide
  4. Theme: “Raising the Level of Preparedness for the Challenges Posed by Disasters as a Priority Development Agenda for LGUs”
  5. Schedule of activities and topics
  6. Scheduling of initial phase of PCL Strategic Planning and identifying participants
  7. Registration fee for 2ndQuarterly NEO-NB/CLLEP
  8. Registration fee for PCL Strategic Planning
  9. Cebu Provincial Federation as the host chapter as approved by the National Board
  10. Appointment of chairperson of the respective working committees
  11. Contracts to be entered into by PCL. Project the number of participants for initial preparations concerning hotel rooms, food and drinks, site visits, seminar kits, instructional materials, etc. and consider time constraints for adjustments.
  12. Release of additional mobilization fund for the 2ndQuarterly NEO/NB/CLLEP including downpayments
  13. Security features of PCL Official Receipts, Certificates of Appearance and other forms.
  14. Request for clarification from the National Board re: PCL-LA arrangement
  15. Live out Rate/Solo Room Rate
  16. Immediate release of PCL medical or death assistance during PCL national events in cases of hospitalization or death of a participant. Supporting documents to follow.
  17. ManCom and National Officers Mobilization Expenses.
  18. Other Matters and updates.
  19. COA matters
  20. BIR receipts
  21. Various Provincial/Regional Assemblies
  22. Salaries of regular employees
  23. PCL Website
  • Attended, together with Visayas Vice Chairperson Ivy Durano-Meca, NT Perla Tumaliuan, RCC Eduardo Cuison, CCP Lea Ouano-Japson and Atty. Alfredo Busico, the coordination meeting and contract signing with designated hotels in Cebu City and the ocular inspection of venue at San Remigio, Cebu last May 1-3, 2014.
  • Attended, as Guest of honor, the PCL Batangas Federation Provincial Congress last May 8, 2014 at Apo View Hotel, Davao City thru the invitation of PFP Kathleen “K” Briones
  • Attended, as Guest Speaker, the 3rdPCL Pangasinan Provincial Congresslast May 9, 2014at the Crown Regency Convention Center Boracay, Aklan thru the invitation of PFP Sheila Marie Perez-Galicia
  • Joined the PCL Surigao del Norte Officers headed by PFP Philip Adlao, in attending the birthday luncheon of Rep. Francisco Matugas; attended, asGuest Speaker the inauguration of the General Luna Legislative Building in the afternoon and as Guest of Honorat the 7th International Women’s Surfing Cupin the evening of May 10, 2014 at Siargao Island
  • Completed the 1st Phase of the PCL Strategic Planning Conferenceparticipated byNC Alma Moreno, NP, NVC Arvin Tolentino, NEVP Boyet Cruzado, NSG Benny Brizuela, NT Perla Tumaliuan, NA Ariel Arceo, NPRO Jay Pimentel, NLO Sharon Macabebe, Island Vice Chairs Elmer Datuin(Luzon) and Bruce Matabalaw (Mindanao), Island VPs Kerby Salazar(Luzon), Tonypet Ouano(Visayas) and Neiljun Esdrilon(Minadano), Atty. Alfredo Busico, ED Wilson Paclibar and Dir. for advocacies Esther Cuadra,which was facilitated by the Local Government Academy, DILG last May 14-16, 2014 at Lancaster Hotel, Mandaluyong City
  • Attended the initial meetingregarding the status of the PCL-Legislative Academy together withNCAlma Moreno, NEVPBoyet Cruzado, NPROJay Pimentel, Mindanao Vice ChairBruce Matabalaw,Atty. Alfredo Busicoand Dr. Larry Caminero last May 17, 2014 at Remington Hotel, Pasay City.

And some of your National President’s immediate schedule:

  • Attend the special National Board Meeting on May 27-28, 2014 at the Manila Pavilion Hotel, City of Manila
  • Attend the Anniversary of Pilar, Capiz, as Guest of honor,on May 29, 2014 thru the invitation of RCC/PFP Mitchelle John Patricio and MayorGideon Ike Patricio
  • Attend the PCL Western Samar Provincial Assembly, as Guest Speaker, on May 31, 2014 in Davao City thru the invitation of Visayas Sec. Gen./PFP Beethoven Bermejo
  • Attend the 2nd phase of the PCL Strategic Planning Conference with all the federation and chapter Presidents of the League on June 3, 2014 in Cebu City

As we face the ever changing and increasing challenges of local governance, more and more of our fellow Councilors are interested tocontinuouslyupdate and innovate the ways they serve and enact legislations in order to respond to the needs of their constituency. Your Philippine Councilors League provides opportunities for local legislators to learn more about:new policies on Good Local Governance;current national government programs that involve LGUs as frontliners;best practices from model LGUs that have succeeded in their programs by overcoming challenges and limitations through efficient planning, preparation and execution; and many more relevant issues and topics that concern progress.

Through your support and active participation, our League shall strengthen its role as an instrument of change and modernization throughcapability building programs geared towards local government advancement and community development.

Together, let us continue tobuild a trailblazing PCL with the purpose of helping fellow Councilors improve and maximize their capabilities and performance as public servants. As I remain…

Very truly yours,

COUN. MAYBELYN DELA CRUZ-FERNANDEZ

National President