Department of the Interior and Local Government Technical Notes

Assessment for the Seal of Good Local Governance

CY 2019

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
Foster transparency and accountability

Indicator Relevance/ Description Data Source SGLG Minimum Requirement

Good Financial Housekeeping

1. Audit Opinion + 30% An opinion rendered by Commission on Audit  LGU’s Annual Audit Report by the Provinces, cities and municipalities:
of recommendations based on the fairness of the financial Commission on Audit (CYs 2017
fully complied with statements prepared by a government entity and 2018) 1. Most recent COA Audit Opinion
at the end of each fiscal year. All government  List of official audit opinions from that is unqualified or qualified;
entities, including LGUs, are mandated to COA website AND
prepare financial statements following the 2. 30% of recommendations fully
accounting standards prescribed by COA, in complied with
accordance with generally accepted
standards for public sector institutions.

Types of opinion:
 Unqualified - signifies that a clear opinion is rendered
which means that the financial statements present
fairly, in all material aspects, the results of the
operations and the financial condition of the local
government unit (LGU) for the period and date
indicated, based on existing government standards,
and in compliance with government laws, rules and
regulations.
 Qualified - Indicates that certain material
transactions and/or accounts have been found to
be improper, are questionable or are requiring more
solid justifications and therefore have not been
passed in audit. The transactions and/or accounts
under questions, however, are not so significant
relative to the total operations of the subject entity,
as to fully negate other aspects of operations which
were found to be in order
 Adverse - Reveals that the financial statements of
the government entity do not fairly present its results
of operations and financial condition, and are not in
compliance with prescribed laws and applicable
guidelines. An adverse opinion puts to question the
entire financial operation of the subject entity and
demonstrates past and/or present management’s
inability to resolve previously disallowed transactions

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 Disclaimer / No Opinion - means that the auditor of

the subject government entity does not have
sufficient basis to form any opinion on the financial
statements, or the financial statements presented
are inadequate such that no opinion can be made,
or no financial statements are available upon which
an opinion can be rendered. In general, a disclaimer
is worse than an adverse opinion because this shows
management’s failure to perform a basic mandate,
which is to keep adequate records of an agency’s
financial transactions.

The section: Status of Implementation Prior

Years’ Unimplemented Audit
Recommendations in the AAR contains: total
audit recommendations; and no. of
recommendations fully/ partially/ not
implemented. To compute for the
percentage:

No. of recommendations fully implemented X 100

Total no. of audit recommendations

2. Compliance with Adherence of LGUs in FDP which requires  3 Conspicuous places: Actual Provinces, cities and municipalities: Full
the Full Disclosure them to fully disclose particular financial posting within LGU premises, and compliance with FDP (CY 2018 all
Policy of Local Budget transactions to show how funds are photos that show actual quarters and CY 2019 1st quarter),
and Finances, Bids and managed, disbursed and used. Posting presence of posted documents posting in:
Public Offerings (CY requirements pursuant to Section 84 of for the FDP (Certified Form 2E
2018 all quarters, CY Republic Act No. 10352 (GAA) FY 2013 and (Photo documentation) 1. Three conspicuous places
2019 1st quarter), DILG MC 2013-140.  Actual posting in FDPP, and list of 2. FDP Portal
posting in: fully-compliant LGUs on FDPP -AND-
a. Three conspicuous e-SRE posting is also to be checked to verify from BLGS-PCMD
places compliance of LGUs with the requirements of  List of compliant LGU on the Posting of 2017 LGU e-SRE in BLGF portal
b. FDP Portal posting online their Statement of Receipts submission of e-SRE for 2017 from
c. e-SRE and Expenditures. BLGF

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Financial Performance
3. Average local Indicates the LGU’s capacity to generate  Certified Form 2K Provinces, cities and municipalities: At
revenue growth from own financial source as shown in the annual  Data from SREs prepared by least 5% increase in average local
CYs 2015 to 2017 change (increase or decrease) in local Local Treasurer for CYs 2015 to revenue growth for three (3) consecutive
revenue collection over the past 3 years. 2017 years (2015-2017)
 Data on average local revenue
Computation: Locally-sourced revenue = RPT growth from CYs 2015 to 2017
(basic) + Tax on Business + Other taxes + from DOF-BLGF
Regulatory fees + Service/user charge +
Receipts from economic enterprise In case of inconsistency between LGU
data and BLGF, RAT must fill-out
Change Request Form for further
verification.

The benchmark 5% increase refers to the sum

of inflation rate - determined by the Philippine
Statistics Authority, and average population
growth rate in the country. This means that an
LGU must not only aim for a simple increase in
collection, but also, ensure that its financial
capacity to deliver services catches up with
the general level rise of prices of goods, and
the growing number of people over the years.
Financing Development
4a. Functional local LGU compliance with the organization of an  Executive Order or Resolution Provinces, cities and municipalities: Must
development council LDC according to the provisions under Title VI creating the LDC (with names of comply with all tests of functionality –
(LDC): structures and of LGC 1991 including the council’s member-CSOs and official composition; meetings (both semesters in
socio-economic plans composition, meetings and functions. representatives) CY 2018); executive committee;
and policies  LDC Minutes of the Meetings for approved PDPFP/CDP, LDIP and AIP; and
(a) Composition (Sec 107) -- All mayors of CY 2018 Secretariat
component cities and municipalities (for
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provinces) and all punong barangays  Executive Order creating LDC

(cities & municipalities); Chairman of executive committee
Sanggunian’s committee on  Socio-economic plans and
appropriations; Congressman or his/her policies:
representative; and NGO representatives  Sanggunian resolution
who shall constitute not less than one- approving CDP
fourth (¼) of the members of the fully  List of provinces with
organized council. approved PDPFP from NEDA
 Sanggunian resolution
Exemption of ¼ composition: if LGU does approving LDIP
not have sufficient number of organized  Sanggunian resolution
and accredited CSOs. approving AIP

(b) Meetings (Sec 110) -- LDC should have met If currently under review,
at least once in a semester consideration for PDPFP as indicated
in Disaster Preparedness area will be
(c) Created an executive committee to applied.
represent and act on behalf of the council
when it is not in session (Sec 111). This
committee is composed of the LCE as the
chairman, and the following as members:

For cities and municipalities: Sanggunian’s

chairman appropriations committeee, league
of barangays president, and a representative
from NGO sectors who are in the council.

For provinces: Representative of component

city and municipal mayors chosen from
among themselves, Sanggunian’s chairman
appropriations committee, provincial league
of barangays president, and a representative
from NGO sectors who are in the council.

(d) Approved PDPFP/CDP, LDIP and AIP –LDC

is tasked to assist the sanggunian in
setting the direction of economic and
social development, as well as,
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the LGU through formulation of socio-

economic development policies and
investment programs of varying planning
periods (Sec. 106 and 109, LGC). These
include the following as defined in DILG-
NEDA-DBM-DOF JMC No. 1, s. 2016:
(i) For provinces: Provincial Development
and Physical Framework Plan (This will
also be checked in Disaster
Preparedness area) Plan must cover
year 2019.

For cities and municipalities:

Comprehensive Development Plan
(CDP), a 6-year, multi-sectoral
development plan which outlines five
sectors i.e., social, economic,
environmental management,
infrastructure, and institutional. Plan
must cover year 2019.

(ii) Local Development Investment Plan

(LDIP), a 3-year plan translating CDP into
programs and projects and outlines
those that are prioritized by the LGU
with corresponding funding source i.e.,
annual general fund and special fund.
Plan must cover year 2019.

(iii) Annual Investment Program (AIP) refers

to the annual slice of the LDIP’s
programs and projects. Approved plan
to look into is for year 2019.

(e) Secretariat (Sec. 113) – LDC is to be

assisted by a secretariat responsible
for providing technical support,
documentation of proceedings, and
preparation of reports. The council
may also avail services of any NGO,
academe and/or research institutions.

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4b. Functional LDC: Sec. 107 of the Code provides for the inclusion  Executive Order or Resolution Provinces, cities and municipalities: CSO
Satisfactory of NGO/CSO representatives, whom are to creating the LDC (with names of participation as demonstrated in:
participation of its CSO constitute note less than ¼, of the council*. This member-CSOs and official
members aims to ensure and maximize cooperation of representatives) 1. Attendance to meetings held at least
more sectors in local development planning.  List of organized and accredited once in a semester for CY 2018; AND
CSOs 2. Inputs from the CSO or actual
[*Exemption of ¼ composition: if LGU does not have  LDC Minutes of the Meetings participation of CSO representative
sufficient number of organized and accredited  CSO Plan of Action, if any as captured in the Minutes of
CSOs.]  Documentation of workshops on Meeting or any LGU official
project prioritization conducted document, OR at least 1 CSO’s Plan
in CY 2018, if any of Action submitted in CY 2018
 Post-activity report, if any
 Project monitoring report, if any
5. Utilization rate of the Indicates effective management of available  Certified Form 2K Provinces, cities and municipalities:
20% component of the financial resources to help LGUs implement  Data from SREs prepared by
annual Internal priority development initiatives contained in Local Treasurer for CY 2017 1. Should have appropriated no less
Revenue Allotment or its local development plans and Annual  Data on utilization of 20% IRA than 20% component of IRA CY 2017
Development Fund CY Investment Program through its Development component/Development Fund for development projects; AND
2017 Fund. CY 2017 from DOF-BLGF 2. By laws and related policies, 100 %
utilization of the 20% DF.
Section 287 of RA 7160 requires LGUs to Notes:
appropriate at least 20% of its annual IRA for a. In case of inconsistency between Consideration is given to an LGU that
development projects. DILG-DBM JMC 2017-1 LGU data and BLGF, RAT must fill- met the median for:
dated February 22, 2017 provides the updated out Change Request Form for  Provinces = 59%,
guidelines in the use of the said fund. further verification.  City = 55%, and
b. Cut-off date as of Dec. 31, 2018  Municipality = 66%
Fund utilized refers to fund disbursed.

Computation: (Total Utilized Fund / 20% of IRA

for CY 2017) x 100%
6. Utilization rate of Forms part of effective management of  Certified Form 2A For beneficiary-provinces, cities and
Performance financial resources, PCF is a grant/cash  Data on PCF status of funds municipalities that received PCF in 2016
Challenge Fund, if award that is a top-up to local development prepared by Local Accountant and/or 2017: 100% fund utilization
applicable funds (20% component of IRA). DILG MC Nos. for funds received in CYs 2016
2016-167 and 2017-160 state that project(s) and 2017 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: LGUs that
funded by PCF must be implemented within a  Data on utilization of PCF 2016 received PCF in earlier years should also
period of one year. and 2017 from DILG-RO-PDMU have 100% fund utilization (Please refer to
Annex A for the List of LGUs that do not

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Fund utilized refers to fund disbursed. Notes: have 100% fund utilization reported to
a. In case of data inconsistency, BLGD as of March 26, 2019)
Computation: RAT must reconcile data, if
(Total Utilized Fund / Total Fund Allocation) x necessary, with the DILG
100% Region’s PDMU
b. Cut-off date is one-year since
In case there is excess from the total amount release of Notice to Implement
but the project is already completed, said
balance shall be returned to the national
treasury following existing guidelines on the
transfer of funds.

In case the LGU decides to reprogram excess

fund -- as provided for in the policy and upon
project completion, said balance must still be
utilized within one-year.
7. Utilization rate of Forms part of effective management of  Certified Form 2A For beneficiary-municipalities: 100%
funding assistance financial resources, this funding assistance is  Data on BuB-AM status of funds utilization of DILG-managed funds
from Assistance to to help LGUs implement development prepared by Local Accountant received in CYs 2015 and 2016, and at
Municipalities program initiatives through funds provided by for funds received in CYs 2015 to least 85% utilization of DILG-managed
(formerly Bottom-Up Assistance to Municipalities (formerly Bottom- 2017 funds received in CY 2017
Budgeting and Assistance to
Up Budgeting and Assistance to  Data on utilization of BuB-AM
Disadvantaged
Municipalities), if
Disadvantaged Municipalities) through DILG. funds CYs 2015 to 2017 from
applicable DILG-RO-PDMU
Fund utilized refers to fund disbursed.
Notes:
Computation: a. In case of data inconsistency,
(Total Utilized Fund / Total Fund Allocation) x RAT must reconcile data, if
100% necessary, with the Region’s
PDMU
b. Cut-off date as of Dec. 31, 2018

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8. Approved CY 2019 Timely preparation of the budget is  Ordinance enacting CY 2019 Provinces, cities and municipalities: CY
annual budget fundamental to efficiently finance budget 2019 budget should have been
development at the local level. Sec 319 of approved by December 31, 2018
the Code provides that LGU’s annual budget
for the ensuing fiscal year must be enacted Consideration is given to an LGU with CY
on or before the end of the current fiscal 2019 budget approved beyond
year. December 31, 2018, but not later than
March 31, 2019 (Sec. 323).

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CY 2019

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Prepare for challenges posed by disasters

Indicator Relevance/ Description Data Source SGLG Minimum Requirement

1. 2018 1st Place Recognition received by the LGU due to the  List of 2018 1st Place National Provinces, cities and municipalities: 2018
National Gawad proven effectiveness and efficiency of its Gawad KALASAG awardees for 1st Place National Gawad KALASAG
KALASAG (KAlamidad LDRRMC, as well as, its capacity to Best LDRRMCs from DND-OCD Awardee for Best Local DRRM Council, or
at sakuna LAbanan implement DRRM-related projects and  List of 2015-2018 Gawad Hall of Fame Awardee for Best LDRRMCs
SAriling Galing ang activities to build the LGU’s resilience to KALASAG Hall of Fame category (2015 onwards)
Kalaigtasan) Awardee disasters. awardees for Best LDRRMCs from
for Best Local Disaster DND-OCD Upon official release, awardees of the
Risk Reduction and NDRRMC Memorandum Circular No. 3 s.  Certified Form 2E (Photo aforementioned category for CY 2019
Management Councils 2018 stipulates the guidelines for the National Documentation) will also be considered.
(LDRRMCs), Gawad KALASAG for Best LDRRMCs and also
or Hall of Fame states the conferment of the Hall of Fame
Awardee for Best Award to LGUs which have received a
LDRRMCs, OR National Gawad KALASAG award, for three
(3) consecutive years in the same category.

The same issuance exempts the Hall of Fame

awardees from the Search for 3 years.
Qualifying for the exemption are the 2015 to
2018 Hall of Fame awardees for Best
LDRRMCs category.
2. Convened LDRRMC Compliance of the LGU with the minimum  Executive Order or similar Provinces, cities and municipalities --
standards on disaster preparedness issuance creating the LDRRMC LDRRMCs must:
particularly on the establishment and  LDRRMC Minutes of the Meeting
composition of the LDRRMC pursuant to Rule in CY 2018 1. Be composed of at least 4 CSO and
5, Sec. 2 and 3 of the IRR of RA 10121. As 1 private sector members, AND
provided by law, there should be 4 2. Had convened at least once for
accredited CSO members, and one every quarter of CY 2018
representative from the private sector.

Councils are also to be convened at least

once every three (3) months per Sec. 11(b)(4)
of RA 10121

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3a. Functionality of Compliance with minimum requirements of  Appointment of LDRRM Officer – Provinces and cities except Manila and
LDRRMO: Plantilla establishing an LDRRM Office responsible for Head of Office with CSC Quezon City: plantilla LDRRMO IV (SG 22)
LDRRM Officer (Head of the development and implementation of attestation at least
Office) programs or strategies relative to disaster risk  CSC Resolution granting the LGU
reduction pursuant to Sec. 12 of RA 10121 authority to take final action on Special cities (Manila & Quezon City):
and NDRRMC-DILG-DBM-CCC JMC 2014-1: its appointment, in case LGU is plantilla LDRRMO V (SG 24) at least
Implementing Guidelines for the accredited
Establishment of LDRRM Offices or Barangay  Letter for CSC Field Office 1st to 3rd class municipalities: plantilla
DRRM Committee in LGUs. transmitting copy, and LDRRMO III (SG 18) at least
requesting attestation, of
NDRRMC-DILG-DBM-CCC JMC 2014-1 appointment, in case LGU is not 4th to 6th class municipalities: plantilla
provides for the creation of a permanent accredited LDRRMO II (SG 15) at least
(plantilla) position for a Local DRRM Officer
serving as head of the LDDRM Office. It also Consideration is given to an LGU with an
specifies the corresponding salary grade per appointed LDRRMO (Head of Office)
LGU type and the minimum qualification with temporary status; provided that said
standards for the position. temporary appointment:
1. Has not exceeded one (1) year
period;
2. Has the prescribed salary grade;
and
3. Is CSC-attested.

Appointment that is yet to be attested

by CSC may be considered, as long as it
bears the required SG and LGU has
already transmitted its copy to CSC Field
Office.

Consideration is also given to an LGU

with a recently vacated plantilla
LDRRMO position because incumbent
was separated from service e.g.,
resignation/retirement; provided that:
1. Vacancy happened within June
2018 to May 2019
2. Vacated position has the
prescribed SG

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3. Efforts to hire new LDRRMO is

already ongoing
4. With designated LDRRMO Head
in the meantime
3b. Functionality of NDRRMC-DILG-DBM-CCC JMC 2014-1  Appointment of LDRRMO staff Provinces and HUCs: At least three (3)
LDRRMO: Plantilla provides for the creation of plantilla positions with CSC attestation plantilla LDRRMO staff
LDRRMO staff for LDRRMO staff complement who shall be  Executive order or similar
responsible for: issuance for designation of ICCs/CCs and 1st – 3rd Class
LDRRMO staff Municipalities: At least one (1) plantilla
(1) DRRM research and planning; LDRRMO staff
(2) DRRM administration and training; and
(3) DRRM operations and warning. 4th – 6th Class municipalities: At least one
designated LDRRMO staff

Consideration is given to a province, city

and 1st – 3rd Class municipality whose
LDRRMO staff is(are) employed as
contractuals/ job orders, or is (are)
designated.
Availability of plans and Presence of legally mandated local plans
documents that that will help the LGUs identify, strategize,
integrate DRR and CCA- and allocate resources in alignment with
related measures: DRR and CCA considerations.
Plans can be term-based (i.e. 2016 to 2019)
or annual (i.e. 2019) as long as they are still
valid and can still be used for the current
year.

4. PDPFP or CLUP PDPFP guides future land use and physical PDPFP: Provinces: Approved PDPFP
developments and the location of programs,  List of Provinces with approved
projects and activities in the province. PDPFP from NEDA Consideration is given to a province
 List of Provinces with PDPFP whose PDPFP is still under review;
The PDPFP is a six-year medium-term under review from NEDA provided that results of risk assessment
development plan, guided by a long-term  Approved PDPFP should have already been incorporated
vision, with the first three years aligned with  RLUC resolution approving PDPFP in the final draft of PDPFP, as certified by
the priorities of the Governor. The PDPFP is  If PDPFP is yet to be approved: RLUC or NEDA-RO
updated on the third year to take into Certification from RLUC or
Regional NEDA stating that the

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account recent development thrusts of the final draft is currently under Cities and municipalities: Approved CLUP
new/re-elected governor. review and results of risk with zoning ordinance
assessment is already
CLUP determines the specific uses of land incorporated therein Consideration is given to a city or
and other physical and natural resources, municipality whose CLUP is still under
both private and public, within their CLUP: review; provided that results of risk
territorial jurisdiction including areas co-  List of Cities and Municipalities assessment should have already been
managed with the national government with approved CLUP from HLURB incorporated in the final draft of CLUP, as
and, as appropriate, management plans for  Approved CLUP certified by PLUC/Regional HLURB.
ancestral domains, critical watersheds,  Zoning ordinance implementing
river basins, and protected areas. the Plan
 If CLUP is yet to be approved:
The Zoning Ordinance serves as the statutory Certification from PLUC or
tool to implement the CLUP. Regional HLURB stating that the
final draft is currently under
Updated PDPFP/CLUP are those approved review and results of risk
from year 2009 to 2019. assessment is already
incorporated therein

In case of inconsistency between LGU

and HLURB/NEDA data, RAT must fill-out
Change Request Form for further
verification.
5. LDRRM Plan and Sec. 12 of RA 10121 states that among the  Approved LDRRM Plan Provinces, cities and municipalities:
Budget duties of LDRRMOs is to formulate and  Sanggunian Resolution adopting Approved LDRRM Plan with funded DRR
implement a comprehensive LDRRMP. LDRRM LDRRM Plan activities in the 2019 AIP, as verified by
Plan sets out goals and specific objectives for  Approved 2019 AIP the DRR-CCA Focal Person of DILG-RO
reducing disaster risks together with related
actions to accomplish these objectives. It Note: The LDRRM Plan must cover CY
covers four (4) DRRM Thematic Areas: 2019 and must be incorporated in the
prevention and mitigation, preparedness,
Annual Investment Program (AIP).
response, and rehabilitation and recovery.

It also provides for the identification of hazards,

vulnerabilities and risks to be managed at the
local level; disaster risk reduction and
management approaches and strategies to
be applied in managing said hazards and risks;
monitoring & evaluation system, among others.

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6. Local climate change Sec. 11 (b) of RA 10121 states that among  Adopted LCCAP; AND Provinces, cities and municipalities:
action plan the duties of LDRRMCs is to “Ensure the Sanggunian resolution adopting Approved LCCAP (if stand alone) OR
integration of disaster risk reduction and LCCAP Approved PDPFP/CLUP/CDP (if
climate change adaptation into local  Approved PDPFP, CLUP, or CDP mainstreamed), as verified by the DRR-
development plans, programs and budgets if LCCAP is integrated in any of CCA Focal Person of the concerned
as a strategy in sustainable development the 3 plans DILG-RO, must contain:
and poverty reduction.” In addition, the
National Disaster Preparedness Plan: Disaster 1. Results of risk assessment; and
Preparedness Minimum Standards Vol. 2 2. Climate change adaptation and
states that LCCAPs are required for mitigation actions.
provinces, cities and municipalities.

The LCCAP sets out the strategies of an LGU

to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of
climate change. Depending on the planning
scenarios in the LGUs, the LCCAP may either
be integrated into the PDPFP/CLUP/CDP or it
may be a stand-alone document.

LCCAP must cover CY 2019.

7. Contingency plan Contingency Plan is a scenario-based plan  Contingency Plan approved by Provinces, cities and municipalities:
for a specific and projected natural and/or LDRRMC for top 1 high risk Approved Contingency Plan for top 2
human-induced hazard. It aims to address hazard high risk hazard of the LGU (as indicated
the impacts of the hazard to people,  Contingency Plan approved by in LGU Hazard Profile section), verified by
properties, and environment; and/or to LDRRMC for top 2 high risk the DRR-CCA Focal Person of the
prevent the occurrence of the emerging hazard concerned DILG-RO. Each Plan must
threats through the arrangement of timely,  Sanggunian resolution adopting contain (in no particular order):
effective, appropriate, and well-coordinated each Contingency Plan
responses as well as the efficient 1. Anatomy of the Hazard
management of resources. Note: Plan must be approved within 2. Scenario Generation
the last three years (June 2016 to 3. Affected Population
This year’s assessment will focus on natural May 2019). 4. Coordination, Command &
hazard contingency plans for the identified Control Protocols
top 2 high-risk hazards in the LGU. 5. Activation, Deactivation & Non-
Activation Protocols

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8. Utilization rate of Section 21 of RA 10121 indicates that the  Certified Form 2A Provinces, cities and municipalities:
LDRRMF’s 70% allocation LDRRM Fund must be at least 5% of the  Report on LDRRMF utilization
for disaster prevention estimated revenue from regular sources to signed by the Local Accountant 1. Should have appropriated no less
and mitigation, support activities related to disaster risk and LDRRMO than 5% of the estimated revenue
preparedness, response, management which includes training,  Report of LDRRMF utilization from regular sources in 2017 as
rehabilitation and purchase of disaster response and rescue posted in the FDP Portal LDRRMF for 2018; AND
recovery, CY 2018 equipment, supplies and medicines, for post-
(Current Fund) disaster activities, and payment of premiums Notes: 2. At least 50% utilization of the 70%
on calamity insurance. a. Signed report on LDRRMF component (Preparedness Fund) of
utilization must be consistent with LDRRMF for 2018 Current Fund
NDRRMC, DBM &DILG JMC No. 2013-1 the LDRRMF utilization report
provides guidance to LGUs on the allocation posted in the FDP Portal.
& utilization of the LDRRMF. 30% of the fund b. Cut-off date as of Dec. 31, 2018
goes to Quick Response Fund (QRF) while
the remaining 70% is allocated for disaster
prevention and mitigation, preparedness,
response, rehabilitation and recovery. The
assessment looks into utilization of the 70%
component only.

To compute % allocation for LDRRMF:

(LDRRMF Allocated / Estimated Total
Revenue from Regular Sources) x 100

To compute for % utilization:

% utilization of the 70% LDRRMF = (Total
Amount Utilized / Total Amount Allocated) x
100
9. CBDRRM Plan and Sec. 12 of RA 10121 states that among the  Certified Form 2F Cities and municipalities: At least 75% of
Budget duties of BDRRMCs is to formulate and  Approved CBDRRM Plan barangays have approved CBDRRM
implement a comprehensive CBDRRM Plan.  BDC resolution approving Plans, as verified by the DRR-CCA Focal
CBDRRM Plan Person of the concerned DILG-RO/PO
The CBDRRM Plan sets out goals and specific
objectives for reducing disaster risks together * Consideration is given to one-pager
with related actions to accomplish these matrix indicating DRR- related PPAs, with
objectives. The CBDRRM Plan shall cover the clear targets, timeframes, budget, and
four (4) DRRM Thematic Areas, namely: approved by the Barangay
Development Council.

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prevention and mitigation, preparedness,

response, and rehabilitation and recovery.

The CBDRRM Plan provides for the

identification of hazards, vulnerabilities and
risks to be managed at the local level;
disaster risk reduction and management
approaches and strategies to be applied in
managing said hazards and risks; monitoring
& evaluation system, among others.

The CBDRRM Plan must be incorporated in

the 2019 Annual Investment Program (AIP).
10. Early warning system Section 12 of RA 10121 mandates LGUs  Certified Form 2E (Photo Provinces, cities and municipalities: All
(EWS) through their LDRRMOs to operate a “multi- documentation) EWS indicators present:
hazard early warning system” linked to DRR  Posted information on EWS
to provide accurate and timely advice to  Actual EWS 1. At least one marker per hazard area
national or local emergency response (top 1 and top 2 hazard), and
organizations and the general public, present in high risk areas
through diverse mass media, particularly 2. Audible and wide-ranging warning
radio, landline communications, SMS (thru and alarm system (e.g siren, church
text blasts) and technologies for bell, radio)
communication within rural communities. 3. Automated rain gauge OR locally-
innovated technology to measure
EWS, stated in Sec 3 of RA 10121, is defined amount of rainfall
as “set of capacities needed to generate 4. Info on EWS in conspicuous places
and disseminate timely and meaningful (e.g. public market, LG building)
warning information to enable individuals,
communities and organizations threatened
by a hazard to prepare and act
appropriately and in sufficient time to
reduce the possibility of harm or loss.
11a. Evacuation DSWD-DILG-DOH-DepED JMC No. 1, series of  List of evacuation centers Provinces, cities and municipalities:
management – 2013, provides guidelines on evacuation (permanent and/or temporary) Identified evacuation center –
Evacuation center center coordination and management  MOA (covering CYs 2018 and permanent, semi-permanent or
particularly for LGUs to guide them on how 2019) with partner-schools or temporary, that has:
to manage evacuation centers and on how child development centers
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collaborate and cooperate with other using them as temporary 1. Met minimum required facilities,
stakeholders to facilitate the provision of evacuation centers, including 2. System for registration of
essential services to victims of disasters. but not limited to: (i) evacuees, and
gymnasiums, learning & activity 3. Localized information guide with
Evacuation center refers to a safe site, centers, and auditoriums be facilities or map.
building or center hosting internally utilized first; (ii) classrooms be
displaced persons, which includes covered only used when no other facility
courts, barangay/community halls, camping or space inside the school is
areas, collective centers, multi-purpose available for use as temporary
centers, established “tent cities”, or schools. evacuation center; and (iii)
designation of non- school and
Permanent evacuation centers are those childhood development
built or constructed for the specific purpose personnel as camp managers in
of evacuation during disasters. compliance with Sec 2(b) of the
IRR of RA 10821.
Semi-permanent centers may refer to  Actual evacuation center and its
buildings that are LGU-owned but are at facilities
times used for purpose other than  Accomplished registration
evacuation pre-disaster e.g., multi-purpose document for evacuees OR
halls. system of registration stated in
the Standard Operating
Temporary evacuation centers are schools Procedures or similar document
or child-development centers which the LGU  Copy of evacuation center
sought partnership with, to use as temporary information guide
shelters during actual evacuation. MOA is
required in this type of arrangement (Sec
2(a) of the IRR of RA 10821).
11b. Evacuation The National Disaster Preparedness Plan:  Certified Form 2F For cities and municipalities: At least 75%
management -- Disaster Preparedness Minimum Standards  Sample evacuation guide of barangays with evacuation guides
Evacuation information Vol. 2 states that evacuation guides are
guides required for barangays.

At the minimum, an evacuation guide maps

out a primary evacuation route, including
alternate routes in case the intended route
to the evacuation center is blocked.

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11c. Evacuation Presence of systems that facilitate the  Inventory of stockpiled food Provinces, cities and municipalities: All of
management -- deployment and management of pre- packs and hygiene kits the following mechanisms for:
Prepositioned goods determined goods and resources even  List of LGU-hired medical
and resources before the occurrence of disasters. professionals 1. Mobilization and management of
 List of LGU-hired professionals volunteer groups
Indicates level of LGU readiness with the trained for psycho-social support 2. Goods for relief operations, either: (a)
ability to provide for immediate essential services and their training stockpiling that must include
needs such as relief goods, medical support certificates at least 500 food packs and 500
and medicines.  Memorandum of Agreement or hygiene kits, or (b) in partnership with
equivalent documents (covering suppliers
MOA can be forged with suppliers (or in CYs 2018 and 2019) indicating 3. Medical services, provided by either
some cases, Purchase Order) such as arrangements with: volunteer in-house professionals or in
supermarkets for the prepositioning of relief groups, supermarkets (Purchase partnership with other entities
goods and other supplies, and pharmacies Order is also accepted), 4. Psycho-social support, provided by
for medical supplies based on Rule 4 Section either in-house professionals or in
pharmacies (Purchase Order is
4 (14) of the IRR of RA 10121. partnership with other entities
also accepted), medical groups,
5. Security services.
NDRRMC Disaster Preparedness Minimum psycho-social professionals and
Standards Vol. 2 prescribes that minimum for security system.
stockpiling is 500 food packs and 500  Security services indicated in the
hygiene kits. Standard Operating Procedures
or in the Security Plan of the PNP
12. Standards Operating Presence of DRRM-related mechanisms,  Standard Operating Procedures Provinces, cities and municipalities must
Procedure process and structures adopted by the LGU (whether a separate document have SOP
to ensure effective coordination and or integrated in LDRRM Plan or
monitoring of actions in the event of Contingency Plan)
disasters.
12a. SOP -- LDRRM The establishment of LDRRM Operations  EO or similar issuance on the Provinces and HUCs: Permanent LDRRM
Operations Center Center is pursuant to Rule 6 Section 4 (24) of establishment of LDRRM OpCen OpCen (functioning 24/7)
the IRR of RA 10121. Based on the National in case it is temporary or
Disaster Preparedness Plan: Disaster functions 24/7 Component cities and 1st to 3rd Class
Preparedness Minimum Standards Vol. 2, the  OpCen Employee logbook municipalities: LDRRM OpCen
OpCen must (1) be able to function 24/7 (3 (temporary, at least functioning 24/7
shifts); (2) have a dedicated officer; and (3) during disasters)
develop and implement Standard Operating
Procedures and Contingency Plan. 4th to 6th Class municipalities: LDRRM
OpCen (temporary, at least functioning
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of the ANY TWO of the three rule —12(a),

12(c.2) and 12(d)]
12b. Evacuation Section 12 of RA 10121 mandates the  List of organized teams and Provinces, cities and municipalities: must
management -- LDRRMO to “organize, train, equip and personnel complement from have the following:
Equipped and trained supervise local emergency response teams”, 2016 to 2019
SAR or ER teams and to provide continuing training to  Inventory of equipment 1. Teams organized not earlier than CY
improve the competence of staff in civil  Accomplishment report (with 2016
defense and DRRM. photos)of trainings provided to 2. With equipage (motorized vehicle,
SAR or ER teams from 2016 to generator set, water rescue kit,
Based on the National Disaster Preparedness 2019 extrication kit, personal protective
Plan: Disaster Preparedness Minimum gear, first aid kit and emergency
Standards Vol. 2: (a) Water rescue kit, at the medical kit)
minimum, contains: rope, lifejacket, flotation ring; 3. Trained in top 2 high risk hazard of the
(b) Extrication kit, at the minimum, contains: spine LGU (as indicated in LGU Hazard
board, rope for water rescue, shovel or alternate Profile section) search and rescue,
digging device; (c) Personal protective gear
and basic life support not earlier than
refers to helmet, goggles, work gloves & boots; (d)
First aid kit, at the minimum, contains: adhesive
CY 2016
strips, medical tape, conforming bandage,
triangular bandage, wound dressing, swabs
antiseptic, scissors, tweezers, safety pin,
disposable gloves, plastic bag, first aid instruction
booklet; and (e) Emergency medical kit or survival
kit, at the minimum, contains food, water,
flashlight, battery, radio, medications and
medical items, whistle and other signaling device.
12c. Incident Command Incident Command System is a temporary  EO or similar issuance Provinces, cities and 1st to 3rd Class
System (ICS) organization and an on-scene disaster establishing an Incident municipalities:
response that will be activated in response Command System
to disasters or emergencies pursuant to  ICS Training Certificate issued by 1. Established ICS; AND
NDRRMC MC. No 04, s. 2012. DND-OCD 2. LDRRMC head/member (LGU-
 LGU ID of staff with ICS Training based), or LDRRMO head/staff that is
Pursuant to NDRRMC Memo No. 4 s. 2012,  LDRRMO Appointment of staff trained in any level of ICS
LGUs are mandated to capacitate its ICS with ICS Training, or copy of
organization through conduct of ICS designation of said staff to 4th to 6th Class municipalities:
trainings to institutionalize ICS. The ICS Cadre LDRRM Office
shall take the lead in undertaking the ICS 1. Established ICS; AND
capacity building and development 2. LDRRMC head/member (LGU-
program under the leadership of the Office based), or LDRRMO head/staff that is
of Civil Defense. trained in any level of ICS [Note: This
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forms part of the ANY TWO of the three

The four ladderized training courses of the rule —12(a), 12(c.2) and 12(d)]
Incident Command System (ICS) are:
Level I - Basic ICS,
Level II- Integrated Planning,
Level III- Position Courses, and
Level IV- All-Hazard Incident
Management Team
12d. Pre-emptive and Preemptive and forced evacuation is to be  EO or equivalent issuance on Provinces, cities and 1st to 3rd Class
forced evacuation implemented by the LGU as a course of preemptive and forced municipalities: Established pre-emptive
action during a disaster or emergency where evacuation and forced evacuation
there is a high threat of loss of lives within an
identified area pursuant to DILG MC No. 4th to 6th Class municipalities: Established
2012-3 pre-emptive and forced evacuation
[Note: This forms part of the ANY TWO of the
three rule —12(a), 12(c.2) and 12(d)]

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SOCIAL PROTECTION
Broaden access to social services especially the marginalized and most vulnerable in the community

Indicator Relevance/ Description Data Source SGLG Minimum Requirement

1. Seal of Child-friendly Award given to LGUs in recognition of their vital role  Certificate provided by CWC for Cities and municipalities: Awardee of
Local Governance, in promoting children’s rights to survival, 2018 Seal of Child-friendly Local Seal of CFLG for CY 2018 per CWC list
CY 2018 (for cities and development, protection and participation as well Governance (SCFLG)
municipalities only) as in ensuring child-friendly governance.  List of SCFLG awardees for CY Consideration is given to an LGU that
2018 from CWC passed per DILG-RO level rating.
Award is given based on the results of the 2018
Child-friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA). In case of inconsistency between local
data and NGA data, RAT must fill-out
Change Request Form for further
verification.
2. Completion rate of, Attainment of the plans and programs targeted in  Certified Form 2D Provinces, cities and municipalities:
or fund utilization for, the LSB plan for 2018.  CY 2018 Accomplishment Report At least 85% completion rate on
2018 Local School of LSB Plan either PPAs or utilization rate of fund
Board (LSB) Plan As reiterated in DBM-DEPED-DILG JMC 01-2017, the  CY 2018 Financial Report of LSB allocation for 2018 LSB Plan
following may be funded out of Special Education Plan
Fund (SEF): (i) Operation and maintenance of public
schools (e.g. payment of compensation/allowances of teachers); (ii) Note: Cut-off date is as of Dec. 31,
Construction and repair of school buildings; (iii) Facilities 2018.
and equipment (e.g. internet connection, maintenance, etc.); (iv)
Educational research other than the research subject
areas funded in the DepEd budget; (v)Purchase of books
and periodicals; and (vi) Expenses for school sports
activities
3a. Mechanisms for Refers to institutional mechanisms for gender On GAD: Provinces, cities and municipalities:
GAD mainstreaming required by MCW IRR Section 37.  E.O or similar issuance on the All five GAD mechanisms present:
Specifically, the mechanisms are: creation, strengthening and
institutionalization of LGU GAD 1. Focal point system
(a) Focal Point System Focal Point System 2. Database
(b) Database  Ordinance approving the GAD 3. 2018 Accomplishment report
(c) Accomplishment report Code 4. Updated GAD Code*
(d) Updated Code – updating may be in the form  Ordinance amending/revising 5. CY 2019 Plan and Budget
of: adopting a new Code, amending or revising existing GAD Code reviewed by DILG Field Office;
particular section(s) of existing Code consideration is given to plan
(e) CY 2019 Plan and Budget

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Updating of Code entails setting aside existing  If city or municipality localized the and budget that is at least
ordinances and resolutions on gender and Provincial GAD Code, resolution submitted for review
development because these: have already been referring to said localization
repealed or amended; duplicate(s) other  Printed / electronic /online GAD * There is a new Code adopted not
ordinances; contrary to national laws and policies; database or information earlier than CY 2014 or an existing
and generally, requires modification to remain management system that can Code has been amended or revised
responsive to demands of current realities. generate gender statistics, and by a new ordinance enacted not
sex-disaggregated data earlier than CY 2014.
 CY 2018 GAD Accomplishment
Report *Consideration may be given to an
 Certificate of Review and LGU with: (a) existing Code that is
Endorsement of LGU’s GPB CY adopted not earlier than CY 2009,
2019 from DILG Field Office (b) old Code that has been
 Certified Form 2E amended or revised by a new
ordinance enacted not earlier than
CY 2009; or (c) for component cities
and municipalities, localized
Provincial GAD Code; provided it
was enacted not earlier than 2009 by
the originating Sanggunian.
3b. Mechanisms for Establishment of LGU facility where cases filed in  List of barangays with VAW Cities and municipalities: The
VAWC (for cities and barangays relative to violence against women and Desks/Monitoring Report of the following VAWC mechanisms:
municipalities only) children, such as physical, sexual and psychological Submission of Barangay Quarterly
abuse, can be reported and referred to pursuant to VAWC Reports 1. 100% of barangays with VAWC
RA 9262 and RA 9710.  Certified Form 2J desks, AND
2. At least 80% of barangays with
LGU mechanism must be able demonstrate the submitted reports for all quarters
step-by-step process of handling cases from filing to of CY 2018
referral to resolution.

Section 47 of the IRR of RA 9262 states the duty of

the barangay in developing a system of recording
and reporting cases of VAWC and assistance
provided to victims. Report is to be submitted to the
LSWDO.
4. Local Code for Measures the effectiveness of LGU’s policies,  Ordinance approving the Local Provinces, cities and municipalities:
Children programs and services for children to promote, Code for Children Code for Children must be updated
safeguard and support their core rights to survival, not earlier than CY 2014, or the

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development, protection and participation.  Ordinance amending/revising existing Code has been amended or
existing Children Code revised by a new ordinance enacted
The Local Code for Children is one of the expected  In case the city or municipality not earlier than CY 2014.
outputs of the Local Council for the Protection of localized the Provincial Code of
Children pursuant to RA 9344. Children: Resolution referring to Consideration may be given to an
said localization LGU with: (a) existing Code that is
Updating of Code entails setting aside existing  In case the Code for Children is adopted not earlier than CY 2009,
ordinances and resolutions on this sector because integrated in another code (e.g (b) old Code that has been
these: have already been repealed or amended; Code of General Ordinances), amended or revised by a new
duplicate(s) other ordinances; contrary to national copy of said Code or ordinance ordinance enacted not earlier than
laws and policies; and generally, requires will be the MOV CY 2009; or (c) for component cities
modification to remain responsive to demands of and municipalities, localized
current realities. Provincial GAD Code; provided it
was enacted not earlier than 2009 by
the originating Sanggunian.
5. Philhealth- Presence of LGU hospitals or heath facilities  Copy(ies) of 2018 and 2019 Provinces: At least 50% of LGU-run
accreditation of LGU- accredited by Philhealth to be capable of Philhealth-accreditation hospitals are 2019 or 2018 Philhealth-
run hospitals and main delivering particular health services. certificates of LGU-run hospital(s) accredited
health facilities, CY and/or facilities
2018 or 2019 Main health facilities referred herein are LGU-  List of 2018 and 2019 accredited HUCs: At least 50% of LGU-run
managed hospitals and main health centers LGU-managed health facilities hospitals, if any, and/or main health
(excluding Barangay Health Stations (BHS)). Based from Philhealth centers are 2019 or 2018 Philhealth-
on CLUP Guidebook Volume 2 (adopted thru HLURB  List of LGU-managed health accredited for MCP, PCB and TB-
Board Resolution No. 918 s. 2014), main health facilities(as of 1st quarter of 2019) DOTS
center engages in broad range of activities from DOH
covering mostly referrals from BHS and the In case of inconsistency between local ICCs/CCs: At least one LGU-
preventive, promotive and curative aspects of data and NGA data, RAT must fill-out managed main hospital or health
health care. Change Request Form for further facility is 2019 or 2018 Philhealth-
verification.
accredited, for all 3 – MCP, PCB and
TB-DOTS (not necessarily a 3-in-1
accreditation)

Municipalities: At least one LGU-

managed health facility or rural
health unit is 2019 or 2018 Philhealth-
accredited for MCP, and either PCB
or TB-DOTS (not necessarily a 2-in-1
accreditation)

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Consideration is given to an ICC/CC/

municipality where a 2019 or 2018
Philhealth-accredited provincial or
district hospital is located in.
6a. Compliance with Adherence to structural features of LGU buildings i.e., For ramps: Provinces, cities and municipalities
Accessibility Law provincial capitol or city/municipal hall and main  Certified Form 2E (Photo must have the following in the LG
hospital/ health facility to facilitate accessibility and documentation) buildings:
mobility of persons with disabilities pursuant to BP 344.  Actual inspection of ramps
 In case the LG building is a 1. Ramps with 2-level handrails on
(a) Ramps with 2-level handrails on both sides historical site as certified by the both sides, and passed the
by the entrance/exit; and NHIP: copy of NHIP certification Ramp Gradient Finder Test
 In case the LG building is under
(b) PWD toilet that is wheelchair-accessible construction: copy of building Exemptions:
(can enter/exit and has a turning space in plan which must indicate that the - Ground level entrance or exit
the toilet) and with L-shaped grab bars establishment of a ramp is one of - With dropped curb due to an
Specifications for wheelchair-accessible its features elevation of short distance and
toilets: .90m door entrance width clearance, its lowest point does not exceed
and 2.25 sq.m. turning space with a For PWD toilets: 25 mm from the road or gutter,
minimum dimension of 1.50m for  Certified Form 2E (Photo and it also passed the Ramp
wheelchairs. documentation) Gradient Test
 Actual inspection of PWD toilets - With special lift or elevator at the
Provided, as reference, in Annex B, is Ramps and  In case the LG building is a ground level
Toilet for PWDs Dimension and Requirement per BP historical site as certified by the - For ramps with only one handrail
344. NHIP: copy of NHIP certification (2-level): If ramp is adjacent to a
wall and has a width less than
Based on previous years’ SGLG 1.20m.
assessment on this criterion:
 List of LGUs that passed this Consideration may be given to the
criterion following conditions:
 List of LGUs with valid exemptions - LG building is a historical site,
provided that LGU has facility or
building catering to all PWD-
related concerns or services
- LG building is under construction,
provided that LGU has facility or
building catering to all PWD-
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construction plans include

provision of ramps with 2-level
handrails

2. PWD Toilet (at least one per LG

building) In case PWD toilet is not
located in the ground floor,
special lift/ elevator should be
present to ensure PWD access

Consideration may be given in case

LG building is under construction,
provided that LGU has facility or
building catering to all PWD-related
concerns or services and
construction plans include provision
of ramps with 2-level handrails
6b. Established Persons To ensure that PPAs for persons with disabilities are  Ordinance or executive order Provinces and HUCs: PDA Office
with Disability Office given due priority, Sec. 1 of RA 10070, or the law creating PDAO established by an ordinance, and a
(PDAO) amending the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons,  Appointment of PDAO with CSC- permanent PDAO Head whose
mandates the creation of PDAO in provinces, cities attestation (In case the LGU is appointment has undergone the
and 1st-3rd class municipalities and designation of a accredited, the CSC Resolution prescribed recruitment process
Focal Person for 4th-6th class municipalities. granting the LGU authority to
take final action on its Consideration is given to a
Section 7, Rule V of the IRR of the same law appointment) province/HUC with PDAO established
provides that the appointment to the position of  Minutes of general assembly with through an executive order;
Head of PDAO and the Focal Person shall be PWD sector provided that there is at least a
subject to the qualification requirements as  Executive order constituting PSB designated PWD affairs officer
approved by the CSC. In addition, priority should be (with name of employee with
given to qualified PWDs. disability as member), OR Minutes CCs and municipalities: Designated
of the assembly nominating an PDA Officer/focal person
To ensure adequate participation of persons with observer from PWD organization
disabilities in the recruitment process for PDAO:  For component cities and
municipalities: Executive Order
(a) A general assembly participated by PWD
designating a PDA officer or
individuals/representatives/organizations
focal person
shall be organized to nominate at least
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consideration of the Personnel Selection

Board and LCE (DILG MC 2017-119); and
(b) Shortlisting of the Personnel Selection Board
is to be participated by an LGU employee
with disability as board member, or the PWD
organization member nominated by the
Assembly as observer
7. DSWD-accredited Capability of the LGU to advance the welfare and  List of residential care facilities Provinces and HUCs: At least one
LGU-managed well-being of the vulnerable sectors such as children, accredited by DSWD-Standards accredited LGU-managed residential
residential care facility women, PWD and senior citizens with the provision of Bureau care facility for the vulnerable sectors
(for P/HUCs only) care facilities such as Bahay Pag-asa or Youth Home,  Accreditation of the facility (e.g. women, children, senior citizens
Group Homes and other similar entities pursuant to issued by DSWD- Standards and PWDs)
RA 10630, RA 9710, RA 7277, RA 9994, and RA 7432, Bureau
which are LGU-managed or owned.  In case partner-facility is Consideration is given to an LGU that
managed by DSWD Field Office: has a standing partnership with an
Residential care facility (RCF) refers to a center or (a) Accreditation of issued by entity (DSWD Field Office or private
institution that provides residential care service to DSWD- Standards Bureau; and SWDA) managing a DSWD-
the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals (b) Proof of transfer of resident(s) accredited residential care facility,
or families in crisis, providing appropriate e.g., legal documents as substantiated by a valid
intervention geared towards the healing, recovery  In case partner-facility is private- Memorandum of Agreement
and reintegration of residents to family/community. Social Welfare and Development detailing institutional arrangements
Valid accreditation is a recognition that the RCF Agency (SWDA): (a) of the two parties, or a proof of
met minimum standards set by the government Accreditation of the facility transfer of resident(s) to partner-
within a particular period. issued by DSWD- Standards DSWD FO managed facility.
Bureau; and (b) Memorandum of
In some cases, an LGU may refer or physically Agreement between LGU and
transfer custody, care and case management of partner-organization managing
resident(s). As the referring agency, the LGU must the facility
facilitate transfer process as enumerated in DSWD
Administrative Order No. 2009-015. In case of inconsistency between LGU
and DSWD data, RAT must fill-out
Change Request Form for further
verification.
8. LSWDO is a Indispensable role of a duly-licensed LSWDO in  Appointment of P/C/MSWDO Provinces, cities and municipalities:
registered social ensuring quality social welfare services for the with CSC-attestation (In case the Appointed (in permanent status, and
worker vulnerable sectors. LGU is accredited, the CSC CSC-attested) Provincial/City/
Resolution granting the LGU Municipal Social Welfare and
Section 16 of Republic Act 9344 (Juvenile Justice authority to take final action on Development Officer that is a
System and Welfare Act of 2006), Rule 114 of the IRR its appointment) registered social worker
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of RA 9433, and the Juvenile Justice & welfare  PRC license of LSWDO
Council Resolution No. 2, s. 2004 state that each LGU  In case the exemption applies: Exemption: In the case where LSWDO
must appoint a duly licensed social worker as LSWDO PRC license of RSW LSWDO staff was hired prior to the enactment of
who shall be tasked to assist CAR (children-at-risk) RA 9433 or the Magna Carta for Social
and CICL (children-in-conflict-with-the-law).” Workers in 2007, there must be at least
a registered social worker serving as
License must still be valid. technical staff in the office.

Consideration is given to an LGU with

appointed LSWDO that is RSW, but
copy of appointment is still for CSC
attestation.

Consideration is also given to an LGU

with a recently vacated plantilla
LSWDO position because the
incumbent was separated from
service e.g., resignation/retirement;
provided that:
1. Vacancy happened within
June 2018 to May 2019
2. Efforts to hire new LSWDO is
already ongoing
3. With a designated LSWDO
head in the meantime
4. At least 1 LSWDO staff is RSW
9. Indigenous Peoples Participation of indigenous peoples in local  Certificate of Affirmation Provinces, cities and municipalities
Mandatory governance particularly in the Sanggunian pursuant received by IPMR whose IPMR has COA and all of the
Representation in the to RA 8371 or the IPRA Law, DILG MC 2010-119 and  At least one payroll in CY 2019 following conditions met:
Sanggunian DILG-NCIP JMC series of 2011  Minutes of the Meetings in CY
2018 and CY 2019 1. IPMR is seated in the sanggunian
(applicable only to  NCIP List of LGUs with Certificate 2. IPMR receives compensation and
LGUs with IPs whose of Affirmation other regular benefits of a
representative in the  List of LGUs with Certificate of Sanggunian Member
Sanggunian has Affirmation based on 2018 SGLG 3. IPMR attends meetings as
received a Certificate assessment indicated in the minutes
of Affirmation or COA  In case CoA has already lapsed,
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NCIP) In case of inconsistency in LGU data and Consideration may be given to an LGU
provided data, RAT must fill-out Change with extenuating circumstances, subject
Request Form for further verification. to the National Quality Committee
deliberation.
10. Absence of illegal Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No.  Certified Form 2H Cities: No illegal dwelling units OR
dwelling units OR LGU 7160) and the Urban Development and Housing Act  Resolution adopting the City at least 50% accomplishment of CY
efforts for resettlement of 1992 (Republic Act No. 7279) stipulates the Shelter Plan 2018 targets in the approved City
of informal settlers mandate of LGUs to provide for the housing needs  Status or accomplishment report Shelter Plan or resettlement PPAs
(for cities only) of “homeless constituents”. on housing projects for CY 2018 contained in the AIP
target, as indicated in the Plan,
or resettlement PPAs contained in Consideration is given to a city with
2018 AIP an office, task force or similar entity;
 Ordinance, EO or similar issuance and has an approved Local Shelter
creating a Housing Office or task Plan.
force for the control, prevention
or removal of illegal dwelling units
as well as, lead in
implementation of housing/
human settlements projects
11. Implementation of Access to water supply forms part of the basic  Certified Forms 2A For beneficiary cities and
Provision of Potable services and facilities that is instrumental in  Status of financial municipalities:
Water Supply-Sagana promoting general welfare. accomplishment of SALINTUBIG 1. 100% utilization of funds received
at Ligtas na Tubig sa projects for funds received in CY in CYs 2012 to 2016, AND
Lahat (SALINTUBIG) SALINTUBIG program provides grant financing and 2012-2017 in the LGU 2. At least 50% utilization for funds
projects capacity development to increase access to water  List of SALINTUBIG LGU- received in CY 2017.
and sanitation services and improve capacities of beneficiaries from DILG -OPDS
LGUs and Water Service Providers.  Status of SALINTUBIG Projects from
DILG-OPDS reported as of CY
2019 1st Quarter
Notes:
a. In case of data inconsistency,
RAT must reconcile data, if
necessary, with the Region’s
PDMU
b. Cut-off date as of Dec. 31,
2018

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PEACE and ORDER

Protect the community from threats to life and security

Indicator Relevance/ Description Data Source SGLG Minimum Requirement

1. Peace and Order An audit that looks into POCs nationwide  List of LGUs that passed CY 2018 Provinces, cities and municipalities:
(POC) Performance specifically on the following performance rating from BLGS-PCMD CY 2018 POC Performance audit passer;
Audit rating, CY 2018 pillars: organization; meetings; policies, plans OR met items 2 and 3
and budget; reports and innovations. In case of inconsistency between local
data and NGA data, RAT must fill-out
Change Request Form for further
verification.
2. POC convened Frequency of POC meetings to ensure  Certified Form 2I Provinces, cities and municipalities: POC
coordinated efforts among the LGU, civil  Minutes of the Meetings for CY convened, at least once every quarter
society, private sector, academe and the 2018 for all quarters of CY 2018
citizenry in the suppression of criminality and
maintenance of peace and order in the
locality.
3. Peace and Order, Support of the LGU to priority action and  Certified Forms 2A Provinces, cities and municipalities:
and Public Safety program thrusts that facilitates maintenance  LPOC Secretariat Report for CY Adopted plan, and at least 75%
(POPS) Plan of peace and order and public safety within 2018 completion of, or utilization of fund
implementation the locality, POPSPLAN is a 3-year term based  Data on utilization of funds allocated for, POPS Plan programs
plan formulated by the local POC. allocated for POPS Plan program/ and/or activities within CY 2018
activities targeted in CY 2018
The assessment focuses on the programs  CY 2018 POPS Plan
and/or activities started in, and with target Accomplishment Report
completion within, CY 2018.  Data on Physical and Financial
Accomplishments for CY 2018
submitted to the NPOC Secretariat
(BLGS-PCMD) thru DILG Intranet
reporting system as reference

Note: Cut-off date is Dec. 31, 2018

4. Anti-drug abuse LGU compliance with the organization of  Minutes of the Meetings for CY Provinces, cities and municipalities:
council organized ADACs with particular focus on efforts to curb 2018 Organized ADAC, and met at least once
illegal drug activities pursuant to RA 9165  EO or similar issuance creating / every quarter for all CY 2018 quarters
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 activating P/C/MADAC
and pertinent DILG MCs MC 98-227, 99-236,

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2009-09, 2012-94, 2015-63, 2018-159 and DILG-

DDB JMC 2018-01

(a) Composition (MC 98-227, 2012-94):

Governor/ Mayor as Chairman; PNP Provincial
/ City Director / Chief of Police as Vice Chair;
and the following as members: DILG Provincial
Director (in the case of provinces), DepEd
Division Superintendent/ District Supervisor,
DOJ Provincial/ City Prosecutor/ Municipal
Judge, Local Health Officer, LSWDO, Local
Information Officer, NGO/ Socio-Civic Group
Representative, and religious group
representative

(b) Meetings –met at least once in every

quarter
5. Provision of logistical Extent of assistance of the LGU to support the  Certified Form 2I Provinces, cities and municipalities: With
support to the PNP operations and maintenance of the local logistical support provided such as
police station ammunition, communication, vehicles,
police station, supplies for CY 2018
6. Organized and Participation of community volunteers in  Certified Form 2I Cities and municipalities: 100% of
trained BPATs, helping maintain peace and order and  List of barangays with organized barangays with organized BPATs,
barangay tanods, public safety within the community through BPATs, barangay tanods, and/or barangay tanods, and/or any similar
and/or any similar unit the BPATs, barangay tanods, and/or any other similar units unit, and trained BPATs, barangay
similar unit for the purpose  List of barangays with trained tanods, and/or any similar unit (trained
BPATs, barangay tanods, and/or within the last three year not earlier than
other similar units 2016)
7. Actions against Measures the effectiveness of local efforts to  Data on drug situation and/or Cities and municipalities: Drug-free
illegal drugs: Drug- eradicate the proliferation of the use of illegal drug clearing operations in the city/municipality as declared by the
cleared barangays drugs. LGU from PDEA-RO and/or PDEA- Oversight Committee, or increase in
Central Office drug-cleared barangays
DDB Resolution No. 3 revitalizes the Barangay  Certification of drug-cleared
Drug Abuse Councils and their crucial role in barangay per DDB resolution no.
drug clearing operations as also stipulated in 03 s. 2017
Section 391 of the LG Code. The same
issuance also states that Oversight
Committee, led by PDEA as Chairperson,
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declares a barangay as drug-free after

satisfying the 14 parameters.

Comparison of data in CY 2018 and 2019

8. Firecracker and LGU compliance on regulating the sale,  Ordinance or similar issuance Cities and Municipalities: Ordinance or
pyrotechnic devices manufacture, and use of firecrackers and stating total ban of firecrackers similar issuance stating total ban of
regulation other pyrotechnic devices pursuant to DILG and pyrotechnic devices OR firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices
MC 2016-176 and RA 7183 designating specific zones for OR designating specific zones for
manufacturing, display and manufacturing, display and exhibition of
exhibition of firecrackers firecrackers
 List of LGUs that passed this
criterion based on CY 2018 SGLG
assessment

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BUSINESS-FRIENDLINESS and COMPETITIVENESS

Attract more businesses for investments and employment

Indicator Relevance / Description Data Source SGLG Minimum Requirement

1a. Finalist of the PCCI's Recognition of the LGU’s exceptional and substantial  Recognition received from Provinces, cities and municipalities:
Most Business-Friendly efforts and practices in promoting and enticing business, PCCI 2018 Finalist of the PCCI’s Most
LGUs Award investment and employment through its services,  List of LGU Finalists of Most Business-Friendly LGUs Award; OR met
facilities or infrastructures and innovations as assessed by Business-Friendly LGUs item 1b; OR met items #2 to #7
the Philippine Chamber of Commerce Award from PCCI
1b. Ranked among the Recognition of the LGU’s exceptional and substantial  Recognition received from Cities and municipalities: Belongs to
Top 50 (Top 50 Cities efforts and practices in promoting and enticing business, NCC the Top 50 cities and Top 50
and Top 50 investment and employment through its services,  List of Top 50 Cities and Top municipalities of the 2018
Municipalities) of the facilities or infrastructures and innovations as assessed by 50 Municipalities in the 2018 Competitiveness Index; OR met item
2018 Competitiveness the National Competitiveness Council. Competitiveness Index from 1a; OR met items #2 to #7
Index DTI
NCC has identified 50 cities (25 HUCs and 25 ICCs and
component cities) and 50 municipalities (25 1st to 2nd
class municipalities and 25 3rd to 6th class
municipalities).
2. Presence of local Demonstrates that the LGU values promotion of efforts  Ordinance creating LEIP Provinces and cities: Established
economic and to ensure local economic growth and attract office LEIPO i.e., has structure, organization
investment promotion investments with the establishment of an office or  Executive order or similar and staff (An equivalent office may not
office (LEIPO) designation of personnel intended for it pursuant to DILG issuance designating an necessarily carry the exact name, as long
MC No. 2010-113. officer for LEIP with listed as it performs all the functions a LEIPO is
functions, duties and created for)
Functions of LEIPO are: (i) Facilitate preparation, responsibilities
coordination, and execution of local economic and Municipalities: designated LEIP Officer
investment promotion policies, projects and activities; (ii)
Facilitate the establishment of an aggressive, systematic,
coordinated, sustained promotion and marketing of the LGUs
as investment promotion; (iii) Provide basic information about
business potentials of the LGU including LGU services to
prospective investors to attract more investments to flow in the
community; (iv) Establish a local economic database
containing relevant facts and figures; (v) Coordinate with
other offices in the promotion of economic activities; (vi)
Coordinate with the private sector in investment promotion
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local government policies on investment, investment wage
laws, required permits, etc.
3. Presence of citizen’s LGU efforts to encourage businesses and investments by  Actual posted Citizen’s Cities and municipalities: Citizen’s
charter for securing simplifying business processing and licensing with the Charter Charter visible within BPLO and
permits for new establishment of a Citizen’s Charter pursuant to the  Certified Form 2E (Photo updated to reflect current fees and
business and business ARTA Law, DILG MC No. 2010-113, DILG-DTI JMC No. 01, documentation) prescribed processing time for
renewal s. 2010, DILG MC No. 2016-104, and DILG-DTI-DICT JMC  Ordinance or similar business registrations:
No. 2016-01. issuance adopting citizen’s
charter 1. Two (2) days for new business
A citizen’s charter is a tool that facilitates the delivery of permit applications, and
quality and prompt services to citizens with clearly 2. One (1) day for business
defined activities and specified standards, quality, permit renewals. The same
timeframe and responsible officers. should be reflected in the
Citizens Charter.
4. Simplified business LGU's compliance with the standards in processing  Certified Form 2B Cities and municipalities: Must meet
processing and business permits and licenses pursuant to DILG MC No.  Sample transactions for the following:
licensing system 2010-113, DILG-DTI JMC No. 1, s. 2010 and DILG MC No. renewal and new
2016-104, and DILG-DTI-DICT JMC No. 2016-01: businesses for 2019 1. Business or mayor's permit
(a) Three (3) steps, both for new and renewal of  Memorandum of released in: (a) Not more than 3
business, namely: application filing and Agreement or any steps, both for new and renewal of
verification; assessment; and pay and claim document that proves the business; (b) Not more than 1 day
(b) Not more than 1 day processing time for business establishment of BOSS processing time for business renewal;
renewal (seasonal or all-year round) and (c)Not more than 2 days
(c) Not more than 2 days processing for new processing for new business
business 2. Presence of Business One Stop
(d) Presence of Business One-Stop-Shop (seasonal or Shop
all-year round)

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5. Tracking system for LGU measure to systematize economic database for the  Database or electronically- HUCs: Computerized or computer-
business / investment- optimal use and reference of the LGU in support of DILG generated report where aided tracking system and must be
related data MC No. 2010-113 and DILG MC No. 2016-104. business application forms able to provide all four economic
are tracked and data required
Required economic data: (a) no. of new businesses in summarized
2017 and 2018; (b) no. of business renewals in 2017 and ICCs/CCs and municipalities:
2018; (c) amount of capital investment derived from Computerized or computer-aided
registered new businesses in 2018; and (d) no. of tracking system and must be able to
employees derived from registered new businesses and provide at least three of the four
business renewals in 2018. economic data required

Computerized refers to online processed database or

software-enabled, while computer-aided means using
Excel, Word or other program for recording and/or
processing of data.
6. Local Investment Legislative measure to strengthen initiatives to draw  Ordinance adopting the Provinces and cities: Code must be
Incentive Code local and foreign investments through appropriate LIIC updated not earlier than CY 2014, or
policies pursuant to DILG-DTI JMC No. 2011-01.  Ordinance the existing Code has been
amending/revising amended or revised by a new
Updated LIIC may be in the form of: adopting a new particular section(s) of ordinance enacted not earlier than
Code, amending or revising particular section(s) of existing LIIC CY 2014.
existing Code.
Consideration may be given to an
Updating of Code entails setting aside existing province or city with: (a) existing
ordinances and resolutions on investments and Code that is adopted not earlier than
resolutions because these: have already been repealed CY 2009, or (b) old Code that has
or amended; duplicate(s) other ordinances; contrary to been amended or revised by a new
national laws and policies; and generally, requires ordinance enacted not earlier than
modification to remain responsive to demands of CY 2009
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7. Utilization of Established road network is an important infrastructure  Certified Form 2A For beneficiary-provinces: 100%
Conditional matching asset that facilitates connectivity and easy transport of  Status of financial utilization for funds received in CY
Grant to Provinces for goods and services from the source to the market. accomplishment of CMGP 2016 and at least 60% for CY 2017
Road Repair, projects for CY 2016 and
Rehabilitation and CMGP is a support fund provided to all eligible 2017 in the province
Improvement (CMGP; provinces to help improve quality of provincial roads  Status of CMGP projects
formerly KALSADA across the country, as well as, to improve competency from DILG-OPDS (as of 1st
program), if applicable of provincial governments in local road management. quarter of 2019)

KALSADA program is the predecessor of CMGP. Notes:

a. In case of data
inconsistency, RAT must
reconcile data, if necessary,
with the Region’s PDMU
b. Cut-off date is Dec. 31, 2018

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Uphold the integrity of the environment

Indicator Relevance / Description Data Source SGLG Minimum Requirement

Provinces: Organized PSWMB, and

approved 10-Yr SWM Plan

HUCs: Met all five indicators in this

area

ICCs/CCs/Municipalities: Organized
SWM Board, no operating open
and/or controlled dumpsite, AND at
least two of the following: (a)
approved SWM Plan, (b) MRF, and
(c) sanitary landfill
1. Convened local Section 11 of RA 9003 provides for the establishment of a  Executive Order or similar Provinces, cities and municipalities:
solid waste Local Solid Waste Management Board and its issuance creating the SWM
management (SWM) composition. Board 1. SWM Board composition should
board  Minutes of the Meeting in show CSO and private sector
Composition: CY 2018 membership and the names of
a. Provincial Solid Waste Management Board representatives
- Chair: Governor or, in the case of Palawan, Chairman 2. SWM Board convened at least
of the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development once in CY 2018
- Members: (a) All the mayors of its component cities
and municipalities; (b) One (1) representative from the
Sangguniang Panlalawigan to be represented by the
chairperson of either the Committees on Environment
or Health or their equivalent committees, to be
nominated by the presiding officer; (c) The provincial
health and/or general services officers, whichever may
be recommended by the governor; (d) The provincial
environment and natural resources officer; (e) The
provincial engineer; (f) Congressional representative/s
from each congressional district within the province;
(g) A representative from the NGO sector whose
principal purpose is to promote recycling and the
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protection of air and water quality; (h) A representative

from the recycling industry; (i) A representative from
the manufacturing or packaging industry; and 13 (j) A
representative of each concerned government
agency possessing relevant technical and marketing
expertise as may be determined by the Board.

b. City / Municipal Solid Waste Management Board

- Chair: City / Municipal Mayor
- Members: (a) One (1) representative of the
Sangguniang Panlungsod or the Sangguniang
Bayan, preferably chairpersons of either the
Committees on Environment or Health, who will be
designated by the presiding officer; (b) President of
the Association of Barangay Councils in the
municipality or city; (c) Chairperson of the
Sangguniang Kabataan Federation; 15 (d) A
representative from NGOs whose principal purpose is
to promote recycling and the protection of air and
water quality; (e) A representative from the recycling
industry; (f) A representative from the manufacturing
or packaging industry; and (g) A representative of
each concerned government agency possessing
relevant technical and marketing expertise as may
be determined by the Board.
2. No operating open Section 37 of RA 9003 prohibits the use of open dumpsites  Certified Form 2M Cities and municipalities: No
and/or controlled for solid waste sites. The law provided three years since  List of LGUs with operating operating open/controlled dumpsite
dumpsite the implementation of the law in 2001 to convert all open open and controlled within jurisdiction per NSWMC or
dumps to controlled dumps. Consequently, five years dumpsite from NSWMC DENR-EMB Regional Office
following its effectivity i.e., 2006, controlled dumpsites  Certification from DENR-EMB certification
have also been banned. Regional Office stating that
there are no operating Consideration may be given to an
open and controlled LGU with closed dumpsite (per
dumpsite in the LGU Certification and/or Inspection
 Dumpsite closure inspection Report of DENR-EMB RO) as of CY
report by DENR-EMB 2018, provided that it has:
Regional Office

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 Approved Safe Closure and 1. An approved SCRP, and access

Rehabilitation Plan (SCRP) to landfill; OR
 Received copy of LGU’s 2. Efforts to craft SCRP are already
letter to EMB requesting for ongoing, indicated by an LGU’s
technical assistance in letter to EMB-regional office
crafting its SCRP requesting for technical
assistance (letter should have
been received by EMB by Dec.
31, 2018), and access to sanitary
to landfill
3. Approved 10-Year Capacity of the LGU to safeguard the environment by  List of SWM Plans approved Provinces, cities and municipalities:
Solid Waste complying with RA 9003 particularly on the adoption of and under review by the Approved 10-year SWM Plan
Management Plan a 10-year SWM Plan pursuant to Section 2 and 17 of the NSWMC
Act  NSWMC Resolution Consideration is given to a city or
approving the LGU’s SWM municipality with an SWM Plan that is
Plan still under review of NSWMC
 Approved SWM Plan
 In the case Plan is still under Consideration is also given to a
review of NSWMC: province if it has at least 75% of
Received copy of LGU’s component cities and municipalities
letter submitting its Plan for with approved and/or submitted
NSWMC’s review SWM plan to NSWMC.

In case of inconsistency in LGU

data and provided data, RAT
must fill-out Change Request
Form for further verification
4. Materials Recovery LGU efforts to safeguard the environment with the  Certified Form 2E Cities and municipalities: Material
Facility establishment of a materials recovery facility in  Actual MRF Recovery Facility (MRF), or an existing
accordance with Section 32 of RA 9003  If facility is in partnership partnership with similar entity
with a private entity:
Memorandum of
Agreement

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5. Access to sanitary Upon final sorting, segregation, composting, and  Certified Form 2M Cities and municipalities: LGU-
landfill (SLF) recycling in the MRF, resulting residual wastes should be  List of LGUs with sanitary managed SLF or access to SLF thru
transferred to long-term disposal facility or sanitary landfill from NSWMC MOA with an entity managing same
landfill.  Actual sanitary landfill facility
 If in partnership with another
Sec. 17(h) and 37 of RA 9003 prohibits operation of open LGU’s or private entity’s Consideration is given to an LGU with:
and controlled dumpsites as final disposal. Sec. 37 cites landfill: Memorandum of 1. Temporary Residual Containment
sanitary landfill as final disposal site of residual wastes Agreement Area, plus ongoing construction
collected from a city/ municipality, or cluster of cities and  Actual temporary Residual of LGU’s own sanitary landfill
municipalities. Containment Area 2. Technology that is officially
 In case of ongoing recognized by DENR-NSWMC as
Sanitary landfill refers to a waste disposal site designed, construction of sanitary an alternative to sanitary landfill
constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that landfill: actual construction
exerts engineering control over significant potential site of SLF; and project
environment impacts arising from the development and progress report(s)
operation of the facility.  In case of other means of
residual waste final disposal:
Note that per NSWMC Resolution No. 79, s. 2014, “an Eco- Proof that said technology
SWM Park is not an option for waste disposal, does not officially recognized by
replace a sanitary landfill and cannot be used to extend DENR-NSWMC as an
the operation of open and controlled dumps". alternative to sanitary
landfill

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TOURISM, CULTURE and the ARTS

Optimize tourism potential, and enrich cultural heritage and community

Indicator Relevance / Description Data Source SGLG Minimum Requirement

Tourism Development For provinces, cities and

municipalities where tourism is a
significant industry, must have at least
two of the following:

1. Presence of a local tourism office

or officer
2. Tourist information and assistance
center or desks
3. Tracking system of tourism data

Otherwise, this sub-area is not

applicable.
1. Presence of local Pursuant to Sec. 42 of RA 9593 (Tourism Act of 2009), a  Certified Form 2H For provinces, cities and
tourism officer province, city or municipality in which tourism is a  Executive order or similar municipalities where tourism is a
significant industry shall have a permanent position for a issuance creating a local significant industry: Must have a filled-
tourism officer. Functions of said officer include taking tourism office or designating up permanent position local tourism
the lead in the: preparation and implementation of an officer for tourism officer
local tourism development plans, coordination with the development and
Department of Tourism, and ensuring that local tourism promotion with listed For LGUs where tourism is not
development is in line with national policies. functions, duties and considered as a significant industry,
responsibilities this criterion is not applicable
Tourism can be considered as a significant industry of the  Appointment of local
LGU when: tourism officer
(a) Income from tourism activities form part of the  List of LGUs with destinations
LGU’s main source of revenue; under “Philippine Tourism”
(b) A large segment of LGU's population is employed brand
in tourism activities;
(c) Fund assistance is provided by the LGU for the
development of this industry; or
(d) “Philippine Tourism” brand-destinations of the
Department of Tourism are located.

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2. Tourist information According to Sec. 43 of the Tourism Act, an LGU -- where  Certified Form 2E For provinces, cities and
and assistance center tourism is a significant industry, shall establish a tourist  Actual tourist information municipalities where tourism is a
or desk information and assistance center which shall serve as and assistance center or significant industry: Actual existence
one-stop information center or desk for tourists and desk, which may be located of a local tourism and assistance
tourism enterprises in the center or desks with promotional
provincial/city/municipal hall materials and references for the
 Ordinance or similar issuance tourist sights found in the LGU
creating the tourist
information and assistance For LGUs where tourism is not
center or desk considered as a significant industry,
this criterion is not applicable
3. Tracking system of Recording of tourism data helps an LGU come up with  Certified Form 2E For provinces, cities and
tourism data more informed decisions to develop the industry in the  Database or record book municipalities where tourism is a
locality, as well as, ascertain the economic and social where tourism data are significant industry: Local tourism
impact of tourism in support of RA 9593. tracked and summarized database either manual or
computer-aided
At the minimum, tourism data refers to information on
the number of tourist arrivals, and registered tourism For LGUs where tourism is not
enterprises. considered as a significant industry,
this criterion is not applicable

Cultural Heritage Promotion and Conservation Provinces, cities and municipalities:

At least three of the following:

1. Presence of a local council for

culture and the arts
2. At least 75% utilization rate of
budget appropriated for the
conservation and preservation of
cultural property
3. Presence of cultural property
inventory
4. Documented and published
narrative of history and culture
4. Presence of local Cultural heritage promotion forms part of the general  Sanggunian Resolution or Provinces, cities and municipalities:
council for culture and welfare mandate of local governments according to similar issuance creating a Presence of local council for culture
the arts the LG Code and National Heritage Act (RA 10066). local council for culture and and the arts
Local governments have a very important role in the arts with listed functions,
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enriching our cultural heritage and identity to be led by duties and responsibilities
an established council for the promotion of culture and compliant to DILG MC No.
the arts. 2017-133

Per DILG MC No. 2017-133, the Council is headed by the

Provincial Governor or City/Municipal Mayor as
Chairman with the following as members: (a)
Sanggunian Chairman of Committee on Culture and
the Arts; (b) Local cultural officer or equivalent; (c) Local
planning and development officer; (d) Local
information officer or equivalent; (e) Local budget
officer; (f) Local tourism officer or equivalent; (g) NGA
representatives from DepEd, CHED, TESDA, PIA, NCCA;
(h) Local tourism council, if any; (i) Representatives from
local historical/heritage society, sectarian organization,
local museums, or local artist groups, if any; (j) Business
sector or chamber of commerce; (k) Professional sector,
academe, youth sector; and (l) Indigenous Peoples and
Cultural Communities, if applicable.
5. Utilization of the Local governments play an important role in the  Certified Form 2A Provinces, cities and municipalities:
budget appropriated conservation, development and promotion of cultural  2018 Annual budget At least 75% utilization rate of budget
for the conservation property that defines our national identity. Sec. 33 of RA  2018 Annual Investment appropriated for the conservation
and preservation of 10066 encourages incorporation of cultural property Program and preservation of cultural property,
cultural property, CY programs in the LGU budgets. Said appropriation may be CY 2018
2018 a mere incorporation in the LGU-funded environmental,
educational and cultural activities.

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Assessment for the Seal of Good Local Governance
CY 2019

Indicator Relevance / Description Data Source SGLG Minimum Requirement

6. Cultural property Documentation of cultural property is a cornerstone of  Cultural property inventory Provinces, cities and municipalities:
inventory/registry effective cultural heritage preservation and promotion.  Acknowledgement letter Cultural inventory that is:
LGUs are to maintain a record of the cultural properties from NCCA 1. Updated not earlier than 2017
under its jurisdiction. These local inventories will  List of LGUs with inventory 2. Adopted by the LGU
eventually form part of the Philippine Registry of Cultural submission from NCCA 3. Submitted to NCCA for review
Property (PRECUP) that is to be managed by the
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
(Sec. 16 of RA 10066 and DILG-NCCA JMC No. 2018-01) Consideration is given to LGUs with
cultural inventory that is updated not
Cultural property refers to all products of human earlier than 2017, and is yet to be
creativity by which a people and a nation reveal their adopted and transmitted to NCCA
identity including places of worship, schools and natural for review.
history specimens and sites.

At the minimum, the inventory/registry must contain the

following information on each cultural property: (a)
name of property; (b) significance or how the property
depicts/represents the identity of the locals; (c) type
(whether movable tangible, immovable tangible, or
intangible); and (d) photograph or related multimedia
files (video, audio, etc), if available. Location and
ownership should be recorded but must be kept
confidential.

Per NCCA Board Resolution No. 2017-330 and DILG-

NCCA JMC No. 2018-01, this inventory is to be submitted
to NCCA including Sanggunian ordinances or resolution
recognizing such, Said submission is formally
acknowledged by the Commission through a letter
addressed to concerned LGU.

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 Department of the Interior and Local Government Technical Notes
Assessment for the Seal of Good Local Governance
CY 2019

Indicator Relevance / Description Data Source SGLG Minimum Requirement

7. Published narrative Availability of proper documentation of local narratives  Certified Form 2E (Photo Provinces, cities, and municipalities:
of history and culture aimed to preserve and popularize historical and cultural documentation) Actual published narrative available
heritage and resources.  Copy of published narrative for public consumption or reference
of history and culture on the historical and cultural
(website printscreen, book, background of the LGU
newsletter, magazine)
 Proof of LGU
acknowledging narrative
published (traditional or
digital) by a third party
 List of LGUs compliant with
this criterion based on 2018
SGLG assessment

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