Orientation-Workshop on the

Preparation of the
Barangay Devolution
Transition Plans (DTP)
PART 1
MA. NORMITA H. ARCEO
MLGOO
 Rationale/Legal
Framework
• Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991
Sec. 2 (a) “… the State shall provide for a more responsive and accountable local government structure
instituted through a system of decentralization whereby local government units shall be given more powers,
authority, responsibilities, and resources.”
Sec. 3 (d) “ … the vesting of duty, responsibility, and accountability in local government units shall be
accompanied with provision for reasonably adequate resources to discharge their powers and effectively
carry out their functions…”

• Supreme Court Ruling on the Mandanas-Garcia petitions clarified the basis for the
computation of local government just shares of LGUs and ordered NG to include all collections of national
taxes in the computation of LGU share

• EO No. 138, S. 2021 encourages LGUs to primarily and ultimately responsible in the implementation
and delivery of devolved functions pursuant to LGC, Sec 17 and other laws which subsequently assigned new
functions to LGUs
 Guiding Principles
• LGs are primarily responsible for providing direct service delivery to
their constituencies and will assume greater responsibility and
accountability in ensuring the quality of devolved services.

• LGs are expected to strengthen their capacity to exercise stewardship of

their increased fiscal resources; enhance their organizational capability
for service delivery; and institute transparent, accountable, and
participatory mechanisms to better achieve national and local
development objectives.

• LGs are encouraged to establish robust partnership with NGAs, private

sector, NGOs, CSOs, POs, and academic institutions as providers of
technical expertise and information, innovations, and governance models
on service delivery.
 LGU Devolution Transition
Plans
1.LGU’s roadmap to ensure strategic perspective; systematic
and coherent actions towards their full assumption of devolved
functions
All provinces,
cities, 1.Foster alignment of priorities and complementation and
municipalities, influence the design of the devolution transition activities of
and barangays NGAs
shall prepare
their DTPs
1.Leverage support from other governance stakeholders in
cooperative undertakings during the devolution transition
period

Guide in the monitoring and performance assessment of LGUs

by NGAs, DBM, and DILG
 Preparation of the LGU DTPs
• LGU DTP preparation shall be undertaken in close coordination with the NGAs
• Subject to their development priorities, capacities, and resources, and with reference to
NGA DTPs
1. identify the responsibilities to fully assume and PPAs of NGAs to absorb
2. prioritize which of these needs scaling-up;
3. adopt a phased approach towards full assumption of devolved responsibilities
• LGUs are reminded of the projected decrease in their respective FYs 2023 & 2024 NTA
shares due to the effects of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic through
the identification of possible revenue sources to address potential gaps.
 Preparation of the LGU DTPs
• LCE to spearhead preparation of LGU DTP and organize the LGU Devolution
Transition Committee (LGU DTC) to be responsible for the preparation and monitoring
of LGU DTP
• Local Sanggunian to review and approve the LGU DTP through a Sanggunian
Resolution
Parts of the DTP for Barangays
WRITE-UPS + ANNEXES

WRITE-UPS - are narrative in form, explains the annexes

ANNEXES – Tabular presentation of workshop outputs

COMPONENTS
I. Title Page
II. Table of Contents
III. Message from the Punong Barangay
IV. Brief Profile of the Barangay (narrative)
V. State of Devolved Functions, Services, and Facilities (narrative)
VI. Phasing of Assumption of Functions, Services, and Facilities
(narrative)
VII. Capacity Development Agenda and Requirements (narrative)
VIII.Annexes
⮚ Annex E-2 Attachment 1-B: Inventory of LGU Functions, Services and Facilities for Barangays
⮚ Annex F-1 Attachment 2:B Phasing of Full Assumption of Devolved Functions, Services and Facilities for Barangays
⮚ Annex G-2 Attachment 3-B Capacity Development Requirements for Barangays
⮚ Sannguniang Barangay Resolution Approving the Devolution Transition Plan
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 State of Devolved Functions, Services,
and Facilities

Baseline information on the status devolved

functions, services, and facilities already being
carried out vis-à-vis Section 17 of RA 7160 and
other existing laws which subsequently assigned
new functions to LGUs
 Components of LGU DTPs

Phasing of Local Revenue Performance

State of Devolved Capacity
Assumption of Organizational Forecast and Targets for
Functions, Development
Functions, Structure and Resource Devolved
Services, and Agenda and
Services, and Staffing Pattern Mobilization Functions and
Facilities* Requirements*
Facilities* Strategy Services

*Applicable for barangays

 Phasing of Assumption of Functions, Services, and
Facilities

• map out the full assumption of devolved functions, services, and facilities
contingent on LGU development priorities, institutional capacity and resources
• indicate the phasing and timing of the implementation of these responsibilities
• in consideration of the following:
1. Inventory of devolved responsibilities that LGUs are to fully assume including
the NGA PPAs along the devolved functions and services;
2. LGU’s assessment of the relevance and applicability of NGA PPAs along the
devolved functions and services; and
3. Results of consultations with higher LGUs and sectoral committees of RDCs
 Capacity Development Agenda

• Outlines the CapDev requirements to absorb, manage, and sustain the responsibilities
under a fully devolved set-up following DILG MC No. 2021-067 Adoption of a Capacity
Development (CapDev) Framework in the Planning, Design and Implementation of CapDev
Intervention for LGUs, 23 June 2021

• Capacity assessment shall guide in updating the OSSP

• Ensure that funding for their identified capacity development requirements will be included in
their AIP and Annual Budget
LGU Devolution Transition Committee
❑ Provinces, Cities, and For barangays
Municipalities
❑ LCE as Chair; ❑ Punong Barangay as Chair;
❑ A regular member of the Local ❑ Barangay Secretary;
Sanggunian; ❑ Barangay Treasurer; and,
❑ Members of the Local Finance ❑ A regular member of the Local
Committee (Planning and Sanggunian
Development Coordinator, Treasurer, ❑ At least 2 representatives from
Budget Officer); CSOs and POs that are
❑ Local Administrator; members of the BDC
❑ President of the Liga ng mga
Barangay;
❑ At least 2 representatives from CSOs
and POs that are members of the
LDC
Timelines and Submission

Barangay DTPs
LGU DTPs will be
60 calendar days submitted online to to
monitor compliance
Cities/Municipalities DTPs and enable access and
allow sharing
90 calendar days

Provinces/HUC/ICC DTPs
120 calendar days
Ways Forward
• Conduct of Orientation and Coaching with LGUs
• Preparation and submission of transition plans
• Implementation of communications plan and strategy
• Updating of framework for performance assessment
• Strengthening capacities of NGAs on monitoring and coaching functions
• Update policies and mechanisms on the Strengthening of Planning, Investment
Programming, and Budgeting Linkage and M&E Systems
• Continuous Capacity building activities for LGUs
 State of Devolved
Functions, Services, and
Facilities
State of Devolved Functions, Services,
and Facilities

This section provides the baseline information on the devolved functions,

services, and facilities already being carried out by the LGU and those
functions and services that LGUs have yet to fully assume vis-à-vis Section 17
of RA No. 7160 and other existing laws.
WORKSHOP 1: Completion of
Annex E-2 Attachment 1:B
Completing Annex E-2
Column Description
[1] Legal basis for the devolved responsibilities.
Enumeration of devolved functions and services according to Section 17 of
[2] the LGC and other pertinent laws on devolution, and/or functions and
services that the barangay will fully assume with reference to LGU
consultations with NGAs concerned and NGA DTPs, if available.
[3] Indicate if the barangay is already performing the devolved
responsibilities or not.
[4] The specific program, project, or activity being implemented by the
barangay under the devolved functions and services.
[5] If LGU is already performing the devolved responsibilities, indicate the
person/s responsible for the delivery of devolved responsibilities.
If the barangay is already performing the devolved
[6] responsibilities, indicate the staff complement and number of
positions.
WORKSHOP 2
NARRATIVE
State of Devolved Functions, Services,
and Facilities
Questions to help the LGU describe this section.
• What devolved functions, services and facilities are already implemented or performed by the LGU?
• Which of these devolved responsibilities are considered to be the priority/ies of the LGU, and why? Which of
the programs/projects/activities along devolve responsibilities implemented by the LGU are already making
headways in terms of delivering results?
• Are there devolved responsibilities that have yet to be fully assumed by the LGU? If there are, what are these
responsibilities? What are some of the reasons why the LGU were not able to assume these responsibilities or
implement the programs, projects, and activities along these devolved responsibilities?
• Are there emerging good/unique practices that the LGU is happy to include in their DTP?
 Sample:
Environmental Sector
The Municipality of Mendez-Nuñez is considered as the one of the Province of Cavite’s
most compliant local government unit in the delivery of environmental services as
manifested in the Annual Manila Bay LGU Compliance Assessment. This accomplishment is
achieve thru the collective efforts of the Barangays in complying with the RA 9003 (Solid
Waste Management Act), RA 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004), Management of
Informal Settler Families (ISFs) and Information and Education Campaigns (IECs).
Barangay Poblacion 1 is an active service delivery institution under this area thru the
maintenance of its Material Recovery Facility (MRF). The MRF of the Barangay is home for
several environmental facilities and services such as, waste collection and segregation,
composting of biodegradables and production of organic fertilizers, cleaning and recycling
of re-usable wastes. The MRF site also maintains a vegetable garden for its organic farming
program. The Barangay also maintains a greenbelt park which serves as haven for children
recreation and a breeder for residents who want to experience the beauty of nature.
This park is the focal point of the beautification efforts of the Barangay aside from the
maintenance of cleanliness of its streets and sidewalks. To ensure the integrity of its water
resources, the Barangay regular conducts clean-up in waterways including cannals, esteros,
rivers and creeks together with the Civil Society Organizations, 4Ps beneficiaries and residents.
The barangay also has an identified watershed area at _______. Trash trap are installed and
regular clean up are conducted to preserve this natural source of water. Residents of the
barangays are active partners in this endeavor thru the Barangay Solid Waste Management
Committee’s (BSWMC) persuading advocacy and IECs.
The main priority of the Barangay under the environmental sector is the continuous
strengthening of the waste collection and increasing the functionality of its Material Recovery
Facility. This is prioritized because waste is a recurring and cyclical problem in the community.
Ways on the reduction of residual wastes are being reinforced to lessen the collection to
disposal output. These programs and services are already heaping success in terms of results.
The Basura Palit Bigas project of the LGU, wherein __kilos of clean plastics are being
exchanged with ___ kilos of rice, is big hit in the community. In CY 2020, A total of __ kilos
of plastic garbage in the barangay were able to be diverted from disposal to a “waste-to-energy”
program in the LGU.
 Nevertheless, amidst the relentless efforts of the LGU, there admittedly devolved
functions that were not fully embraced due to several constraints and limitations. The
management of Communal Forests and Integrated Social Forestry (ISF) are not
institutionalized due to the absence of an area suitable for this program. Although the MRF of
the barangay is functional, there are notable inadequacies in terms of facilities and equipment
such as shredder, washeries, dryers, composter and plastic molders. This can be attributed to
the insufficient funding to purchase machineries and equipment and the lack of technical skills
and knowledge to operate those mentioned. In water quality management and water protection,
the barangay is not able to fully deliver the expected functions because of the lack of training
especially in the highly technical operation area.
Barangay Poblacion 1 remains to be committed in the delivery of environmental services
to its constituent. The barangay also strives hard to develop new strategies and efforts to
facilitate the effective service delivery. Some innovations includes……
• Integrated social forestry program (ISFP)
• Initiated about a decade ago, the ISFP draws strength from the DENR Upland Development Program (UDP) started by the
Bureau of Forest Development in 1980 which was aimed at distilling lessons and developing methodologies for participatory
management of the uplands. The ISFP incorporates the best features of three people-oriented forestry programs implemented in
the 1970's, i.e., Forest Occupancy Management, Communal Tree Farming and Family Approach to Reforestation. The major
features include granting long-term tenurial arrangements to qualified applicants, technical and modest material
assistance and institution building aimed at developing capability for community-based resource management.
• The program provides assistance in the areas of agroforestry, land tenure and community organizing. Community organizing is
applied to mobilize groups to obtain stewardship contracts, promote agroforestry and soil/water conservation and build local
institutions. ISFP emphasizes improvement of existing farmer practices, not introduction of new ones except in situations
where such may be necessary. Participatory strategies are used to gather data, diagnose field situations and monitor technical
problems. Farm visits and training courses develop farmers' skills in agroforestry and organization. In the process, community
leaders are prepared to take responsibilities for continued development after the end of the project, tentatively set at five years.
• Recently, the implementation of the Local Government Code obligated the DENR to devolve to the Local Government Units
(LGUs) the management of all ISF project sites except some of the "model sites" (one model site per province) and the UDP
sites. These projects will remain under the care of the DENR for use as learning sites where new technologies and approaches
are expected to be generated. These sites will also be used as training areas for LGU technicians and other development
workers as part of the outreach program of the DENR
Thank you!