VISION

Palompon as an agro-commercial trade center with a sustainable developed eco-system.


MISSION

To ensure the development of agro-commercial trading and promote ecological balance through self-reliant and cohesive community to attain a quality of life in a just and humane society.

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
         
 

ATTY. MARCELO C. OÑATE
Local Chief Executive


From Left to right- Marlo Morgia ( Security Guard ), Vilolito A. Oloverio ( Security Guard ), Alberto Boldero ( Messenger ) Pepita D. Beltran ( Clerk ), Emma Licardo ( Private Secretary ), Annabelle Marquez ( HRM ), Rosette B. Pajaron ( Encoder ), Roy T. Suralta ( Clerk ), Charito Baclohan ( Clerk )

Not in the picture- Francisco T. Sanico Jr. ( Municipal Administrator ), Raulito L.Guilliemer ( Clerk III ), Gerardo C. Reyes, Jr ( Encoder ), Lucilo Z. Omega ( Messenger ), Ma. Teresa Cuabo ( Utility Worker ), Alfredo Miel ( Driver )



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Municipal Mayor:
(a) The municipal mayor, as chief of executive of the municipal government, shall exercise such powers and perform such duties and functions as provided by this Code and other laws.
(b) For efficient, effective and economical governance the purpose of which is the general welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants pursuant to Section 16, the municipal mayor shall:
(1) Exercise general supervision and control over all programs, projects, services, and activities of the municipal government, and in this connection, shall:
(i) Determine the guidelines of municipal policies and be responsible to the sangguniang bayan for the program of government;
(ii) Direct the formulation of the municipal development plan, with the assistance of the municipal development council, and approval thereof by the sangguniang bayan, implement the same;
(iii) At the opening of the regular session of the sangguniang bayan for every calendar year and, as may be deemed necessary, present the program of government and propose policies and projects for the consideration of the sangguniang bayan as the general welfare of the inhabitants and the needs of the municipal government may require;
(iv) Initiate and propose legislative measures to the sangguniang bayan and, from time to time as the situation may require, provide such information and data needed or requested by said sanggunian in the performance of its legislative function;
(v) Appoint all officials and employees whose salaries and wages are wholly or mainly paid out of municipal funds and whose appoints are not otherwise provided for in this Code, as well as those he may be authorized by law to appoint;
(vi) Upon authorization by the sangguniang bayan, represent the municipality in all its business transaction and sign on its behalf all bonds, contracts, and obligations, and such other documents made pursuant to law or ordinance;
(vii) Carry out such emergency measures as may be necessary during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities;
(viii) Determine, according to law or ordinance, the time, manner and place of payment of salaries or wages of the officials and employees of the municipality;
(ix) Allocate and assign office space to municipal and other officials and employees who, by law or ordinance, are entitled to such space in the municipal hall or other buildings owned or leased by the municipal government;
(x) Ensure that all executive officials and employees of tar municipality faithfully discharge their duties and functions as provided by law and this Code, and cause to instituted administrative or judicial proceedings against any official or employee of the municipality who may have committed an offense in the performance of his official duties;
(xi) Examine the books, record and ther documents of all offices, officials, agents or employees of the municipality and in aid of his executive powers and authority, require all national officials and employees stationed in or assigned to the municipality to make available to him such books, records, and other documents in their custody, except those classified bylaw as confidential;
(xii) Furnish copies of executive orders issued by him to the provincial governor within seventy-two (72) hours after their issuance: Provided, that municipalities of Metropolitan Manila Area and that of any metropolitan subdivision shall furnish copies of said executive orders to the metropolitan authority council chairman and to the Office of the President;
(xiii) Visit component barangays of the municipality at least once every six (6) months to deepen his understanding of problems and condition therein, listen and give appropriate counsel to local officials and inhabitants, inform the component barangay officials and inhabitants of general laws and ordinances which especially concern them, and otherwise conduct visits and inspections to the end that the governance of the municipality will improve the quality of life of the inhabitants;
(xiv) Act on leave applications of officials and employees appointed by him and the commutation of the monetary value of leave credits according to law;
(xv) Authorize official trips outside of the municipality of municipal officials and employees for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days;
(xvi) Call upon any national official or employee stationed in or assigned to the municipality to advice him on matters affecting the municipality and to make recommendations thereon, or to coordinate in the formulation and implementation of plans, programs and projects, and when appropriate, initiate an administrative or judicial action against a national government official or employee who may have committed an offense in the performance of his official duties while stationed in or assigned to the local government unit concerned;
(xvii) Subject to availability of funds, authorize payment of medical care, necessary transportation, subsistence, hospital or medical fees of municpal officials and employees who are injured while in the performance of their official duties and functions;
(xviii) Solemnize marriages, any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding;
(xix) Conduct a palarong bayan, in coordination with the Department of Education, Culture and Sports, as an annual activity which shall feature traditional sports and disciplines included in national and international games; and
(xx) Submit to the provincial governor the following reports; an annual report containing a summary of all matters pertaining to the management, administration and development of the municipality and all information and data relative to its political, social and economic conditions; and supplemental reports when unexpected events and situations arise at any time during the year, particularly when man-made or natural disasters or calamities affect the general welfare of the municipality, province, region or country. Mayors of municipalities of the Metropolitan Manila Area and other metropolitan political subdivisions shall submit said reports to their respective metropolitan council chairmen and to the Office of the President;

(2) Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the governance of the municipality and the exercise of its corporate powers and implement all approved policies, services and activities of the municipality and, in addition to the foregoing, shall;
(i) Ensure that the acts of the municipality’s component barangays and of its officials and employees are within the scope of their prescribed powers, functions, duties and responsibilities;
(ii) Call conventions, conferences, seminars or meetings of any elective and appointive officials of municipality, including the province;
(iii) Issue such executive orders as are necessary for the proper enforcement and execution of laws and ordinances;
(iv) Be entitled to carry the necessary firearm within hoist territorial jurisdiction;
(v) Act as the deputized representative of the National Police Commission;
(vi) Call upon the appropriate law enforcement agencies to suppress disorder and all other violations of the law when public interest so requires;
(3) Initiate and maximize the generation of resources and revenues and implement some development plans and program objectives, and relative thereto, shall;
(i) Require each head of an office or department to prepare and submit an estimate of appropriations for the ensuing calendar year;
(ii) Prepare and submit to the sanggunian for approval the executive and supplemental budgets of the municipality;
(iii) Ensure that all taxes and other revenues of the municipality are collected, and that all municipal funds are applied in accordance with law;
(iv) Issue licenses and permits and suspend or revoke the same for any violation of the conditions;
(v) Issue permits without need of approval therefore from any national agency;
(vi) Require owners of illegally constructed houses, and other structures subjects to such fines and penalties as may be imposed by law;
(vii) Adopt adequate measures to safeguard and conserve all resources of the municipality;
(viii) Provide efficient and effective property and supply management in the municipality as well as the funds;
(ix) Institute or cause to be instituted administrative or judicial proceedings for violation of ordinances in the collection of taxes and for the recovery of funds and property;
(4) Ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of adequate facilities as provided for under this Code;
(i) Ensure that the construction and repair of roads and highways funded by the National Government;
(ii) Coordinate the implementation of technical services rendered by national and provincial offices including all infrastructure programs;
(5) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.
(c) during his incumbency, the municipal mayor shall hold office hold office in the municipal hall.



OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN


From Left to Right - Hon. John Nestor Legaspi III ( SB Member ) Hon. Melchor Zaragoza ( SB Member ) Pablito Rufin ( SB Member ) Hon. Harvey Fel Piñon ( SB Member ) Hon. Atty. Marcelo C. Oñate ( Mun. Mayor ) Hon. Constantino Tupa ( Mun. Vice-Mayor ) Hon. Herville Pajaron ( SB Member ) Hon. Mesias Arevalo ( SB Member ) Hon. Edgardo Lariba ( SB Member ) Hon. Juan Losorata ( SB Member ) Hon. Ledinila Bregaudit ( SB Member )

Not in the picture - Hon. Nonalyn Patalinghug ( Sk Federation President )



STAFF



Seated from Left to Right: Ma. Cecilia M. Bitoy ( Local Legislative Staff Assistant I) Milagrosa R. Beltran
(Casual) Sylvia F. Ursabia (Clerk III) Lea C. Bonghanoy ( Casual)

Standing from Left to Right: Bartolome C. Pasana ( Utility Worker II) Rodulfo A. Canson (SB Secretary)
Emmanuel C. Amodia (Utility Worker II) Richard A. Montesclaros (Messenger)


The Secretary to the Sanggunian:


(a) The secretary to the sangguniang shall take charge of the office of the secretary to the sangguniang and shall:
(1)Attend meetings of the sangguniang and keep a journal of its proceedings;
(2) Keep the seal of the local government unit and affix the same with his signature to all ordinances, resolutions, and other official acts of the sangguniang and present the same to the presiding officer for his signature;
(3) Forward to the governor or mayor, as the case may be, for approval, copies of ordinances enacted by the sangguniang and duly certified by the presiding officer, in the manner provided in Section 54 under Book I of this Code;
(4) Forward to the sangguniang panglungsod or bayan concerned, in the case of the sangguniang barangay, and to the sangguniang panlalawigan concerned, in the case of the sangguniang panlungsod of component cities or sangguniang bayan, copies of duly approved ordinances, in the manner provided in Section 56 and 57 under Book I of this Code;
(5) Furnish, upon request of any interested party, certified copies of records of public character in his custody, upon payment to the treasurer of such fees as may be prescribed by ordinance;
(6) Record in a book kept for the purpose, all ordinances and resolutions enacted or adopted by the sangguniang, with the dates of passage and publication thereof;
(7) Keep his office and all non-confidential records therein open to the public during the usual business hours;
(8) Translate into the dialect used by the majority of the inhabitants all ordinances and resolutions immediately after their approval, and cause the publication of the same together with the original version in the manner provided under this Code; and
(9) Take the custody of the local archives and, where applicable, the local library and annually account for the same; and
(d) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance relative to his position.



OFFICE OF THE ACCOUNTANT


Seated : ANA C. VERTUDES( Municipal Accountant)
Standing from Left to right: Marites Beltran ( Clerk) Jessie P. Marquez Jr. (Clerk) Rosalinda U. Frias (Clerk)


The Accountant:

(a) The accountant shall take charge of both the accounting and internal audit services of the local government unit concerned and shall;
(1) Install and maintain an internal audit system in the local government unit concerned;
(2) Prepare and submit financial statements to the government or mayor, as the case may be, and to the sanggunian concerned;
(3) Appraise the sanggunian and other local government officials on the financial conditions and operations of the local government unit concerned;
(4) Certify to the availability of budgetary allotment to which the expenditures and obligations may be properly charged;
(5) Review supporting documents before preparation of voucher to determine the completeness of requirements;
(6) Prepare statements of cash advances, liquidation, salaries and reimbursement pertaining to the local government unit concerned;
(7) Prepare statements of journal vouchers and liquidation of the same and other adjustments related thereto;
(8) Post individual disbursements to the subsidiary ledger and annex cards;
(9) Maintain individual ledgers for officials and employees of the local government unit pertaining to payrolls and deductions;
(10) Record and post in index cards details of purchased furniture and other supplies if any;
(11) Account for all issued requests for obligations and maintain and keep all records and related thereto;
(12) Prepare journals and the analysis of obligations and maintain and keep all records related thereto;
(13) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be provided by law.


OFFICE OF THE TREASURER



Seated from Left to Right:Angeles P. Mayol (Bookkeeper III ) Lourdes Brocoy (Clerk) Angelesia S. Merin
(Revenue Collection Clerk III) Ma. Diana A. Tocjayao( Administrative Officer III)
MARCELA N. FESTEJO (Municipal Treasurer) Ma. Delia Evangelista (Revenue
Collection Clerk II) Virginia C. Omega (Revenue Collection Clerk II) Marites M.
Costan (Clerk Encoder)

Standing from Left to Right: Felipe O. Gular(Utility Worker I) Mansses S. Gecain (Revenue Collection Clerk II)
Allan D. Paloma (Utility Clerk)


Treasurer:


(a) He shall report regularly on the tax collection efforts in the local government unit.
(b) The treasurer shall take charge of the treasury office, perform the duties provided for under Book II of this Code, and shall:
(1) Advise the governor or mayor, as the case may be, the sangguniang, and other local government and national officials concerned regarding disposition of local government funds and on such other matters relative to public finance;
(2) Take custody and exercise proper management of the funds of the local government unit concerned;
(3) Take charge of the disbursement of all local government funds and such other funds the custody of which may be entrusted to him by law or other competent authority;
(4) Inspect private commercial and industrial establishments within the jurisdiction of the local government unit concerned in relation to the implementation of tax ordinances, pursuant to the provisions under Book II of this Code;
(5) Maintain and update the tax information system of the local government unit;
(6) In the case of the provincial treasurer, exercise technical supervision over all treasury offices of the component cities and municipalities; and
(e) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

MUNICIPAL BUDGET OFFICE



From Left to Right - Dannie Mccloyd Isidro ( Computer System Analyst-Des. ) Lorna O. Modina ( Mun. Budget Officer )

Not in the picture - Bienvinedo Diongzon ( Budgeting Assistant )

The Budget Officer:


(a) The budget officer shall take charge of the budget office and shall:
(1) Prepare forms, orders, and circulars embodying instructions on budgetary and appropriation matters;
(2) Review and consolidate the budget proposals of different departments of the local government unit;
(3) Assist the governor or mayor, as the case may be, in the preparation of the budget and during the budget hearing;
(4) Study and evaluate budgetary implication of proposed legislation and submit comments and recommendations thereon;
(5) Submit periodic budgetary reports to the Department of Budget Management;
(6) Coordinate with the treasurer, the accountant, and the planning and development coordinator for the purpose of budgeting;
(7) Assist the sangguniang concerned in reviewing the approved budgets of component local government units;
(8) Coordinate with the planning and development coordinator in the formulation of the local government unit development plan; and
(b) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law.

MUNICIPAL ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE



From Left to Right - Pepe Anonat ( Community Organizer ) Jose Ruel Misagal ( Community Organizer Supervisor )
Ramel Lequin ( Community Organizer ) Remegio Lequin ( Community Organizer ) Raoul Bacalla ( MENRO )
Venjohn Nuñez ( Community Organizer ) Debby Ann Dignos ( Community Organizer ) Wilson Yaon ( Staff )
Rito Lebores ( Community Organizer )

Not in the picture - Jesus Urboda ( Forest Ranger ) Remegio Regala ( Watchman ) Ranel Urboda ( Watchman )
Avelino Esnardo ( Watchman ) Francisco Sanico ( Watchman ) Marianito Lobo ( Watchman ) Edgardo Quiamco
( Watchman ) Gaudencio Mañanita ( Watchman ) Francisco Aunzo ( Watchman ) Antonio R. Manuel (Watchman ) Romeo Montesclaros ( Watchman) Crisente Gaspan ( Watchman) Nap Perez ( Watchman ) Romeo Cabigas ( Watchman)


The Environment and Natural Resources Officer:


(a) The environment and natural resources management officer shall take charge of the office on the environment and natural resources and shall:
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the sanggunian and provide technical assistance and support to the governor or mayor, as the case may be, in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative to the environment and natural services as provided for under Section 17 of this Code;
(2) Develop plans and strategies and upon approval thereof by the governor or mayor, as the case may be, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with environment and natural resources programs and projects which the government or mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang is empowered to provide for under this Code;
(3) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the environment and natural resources officer shall:
(i) Establish, maintain, protect and preserve communal forests, watersheds, tree parks, mangroves, greenbelts, commercial forests and similar forest projects like industrial tree farms and agro-forestry projects;
(ii) Provide extension services to beneficiaries of forest development projects and technical financial and infrastructure assistance;
(iii) Manage and maintain seed banks and produce seedling for forests and tree parks;
(iv) Provide extension services to beneficiaries for forest development projects and render assistance for natural resources related conservation and utilization activities consistent with ecological balance;
(v) Promote the small-scale mining and utilization of mineral resources, particularly mining of gold;
(vi) Coordinate with government ad non-governmental organizations in the implementation of measures to prevent and control land, air and water pollution with the assistance of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources;
(4) Be in the frontline of the delivery of services concerning the environment and natural resources, particularly in the renewal and rehabilitation of the environment during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities;
(5) Recommend to the sanggunian and advise to the governor or mayor, as the case may be, on all matters relative to the protection, conservation, maximum utilization, application of appropriate technology and other matters related to the environment and natural resources; and
(c) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.


OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL ENGINEER


From Left to Right - Nilo Jorda ( Driver D.T. # 2 ) Rosa Satorre ( Clerk ) Porferio Licardo ( Municipal Engineer ) Edgardo Torniado ( C.E. Aide )

Not in the picture - Celso Cabahug ( Driver D.T. # 3 ) Jessie Moldez ( Pay Loader Operator ) Pablito moldez ( Buldozer Operator ) Nenesito Fuentes ( Heavy Equipment Mechanic ) Arnold Fuentes ( Mechanic Helper )


The Engineer:

(a) The engineer shall take charge of the engineering office and shall:
(1) Initiate, review and recommend changes in policies and objectives, plans and programs, techniques, procedures and practices in infract structure development and public works in general of the local government unit concerned;
(2) Advise the governor or mayor, as the case may be, on infrastructure, public works, and other engineering matters;
(3) Administer, coordinate, supervise, and control the construction maintenance, improvement, and repair of roads, bridges, and other engineering and public works projects of the local government unit concerned;
(4) Provide engineering services to the local government unit concerned, including investigation and survey, engineering designs, feasibility studies, and project management;
(5) In the case of the provincial engineer, exercise technical supervision over all engineering offices of component cities and municipalities; and
(c) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

 
MUNICIPAL LEGAL COUNCIL


ATTY. ENERIO N. OCARIZA
Municipal Legal Counsel

The Legal Officer:


(a) The legal officer, the chief legal counsel of the local government unit, shall take charge of the office for legal services and shall:
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the sanggunian and provide legal assistance and support to the government or mayor, as the case may be, in carrying out the delivery of the basic services and provisions of adequate facilities as provided for under Section 17 of this Code;
(2) Develop plans and strategies and upon approval thereof by the governor or mayor, as the case may be, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with programs and projects related to legal services which the governor or mayor is empowered to implement and which the sanggunian is empowered to provide for under this code;
(3) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the legal officer shall:
(i) Represent the local government unit in all civil actions and special proceedings wherein the local government unit or any official thereof, in his official capacity, is a party;
(ii) When required by the governor, mayor or sanggunian, draft ordinances contracts, bonds, leases and other instruments involving any interest of the local government unit and provide comments and recommendations on any instruments already drawn;
(iii) Render his opinion in writing on any question of law when requested to do so by the governor, mayor or sanggunian;
(iv) Investigate or cause to be investigated any local official employee for administrative neglect or misconduct in office and recommend appropriate action to the governmenor, mayor or sanggunian, as the case may be;
(v) Investigate or cause to be investigated any person, firm or corporation holding any franchiseor exercising any public privilege for failure to comply with any term or condition in the grant of such franchise or privilege and recommend appropriate action to the governor, mayor or sanggunian, as the case may be;
(vi) When directed by the governor, mayor or sanggunian, initiate and prosecute, in the interest of the local government unit concerned, any civil action on any bond, lease or other contract upon any breach or violation thereof; and
(vii) Review and submit recommendations on ordinances approved and executive orders issued by components unit;
(4) Recommend measures to the sanggunian and advise the governor or mayor, as the case may be, on all other matters related to upholding the rule of law;
(5) Be in the frontline of protecting human rights and prosecuting any violations thereof, particularly those which occur during and in the aftermath of man-made or natural disasters and calamities; and
(6) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

 
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OFFICE



Standing from Left to Right: Nilda Senerpida (Clerk) ANNABELLE MARQUEZ (HRMO)
Grace Patalinghug (Clerk)
The Human Resource Management Officer:
The Human Resource Management Officer:


(1) Planes and carries out policies relating to all phases of personnel activities.
(2) Develop office system and procedures and directs activities of subordinates under his concern.
(3) Establishes social, recreational and educational activities for the employees.
(4) Studies personnel records for information, such as educational background and other record to determine personnel suitable for promotions and transfer.
(5) Must be familiar with the implementing rules of the Civil Service May act as liaison between the municipal commission.
(6) Employees on matters affecting the employee’s interest.
(7) Settles employee’s complaints and grievances.

 
OFFICE OF THE CIVIL SECURITY


From Left to Right -Carlos Cabalquinto ( Operation ) Fructuoso G. Omega ( Civil Security Unit II ), Marlyn Pastor
( Clerk )

 
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR



From Left to Right - Jovencia A. Cabahug ( Clerk ) Ronald A. Tumogdan ( Clerk ) Carmelita G. Lodovica ( Municipal Civil Registrar ) Ma. Brenda A. Rojas ( Asst. Registration Office )

Not in the picture - Chona A. Ibcas ( Clerk ) Josefina M. Martinito ( Clerk )

The Civil Registrar:

(a) The civil registrar shall be responsible for the civil registration program in the local government unit concerned, pursuant to the Civil Registry Law, the Civil Code, and other pertinent laws, rules and regulations issued to implement them.
(b) The civil registrar shall take charge of the office of the civil registry and shall:
(1) Develop plans and strategies and upon approval thereof by the governor or mayor, as the case may be, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the civil registry programs and projects which the mayor is empowered to implement and which the sanggunian is empowered to provide for under this Code;
(2) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the civil registrar shall:
(i) Accept all registrable documents and judicial decrees affecting the civil status of persons;
(ii) File, keep and preserve in a secure place the books required by law;
(iii) Transcribe and enter immediately upon receipt all registrable documents and judicial decrees affecting the civil status of persons in the appropriate civil registry books;
(iv) Transmit to the office of the Civil Registrar-General, within the prescribed period, duplicate copies of registered documents required by law;
(v) Issue certified transcripts or copies of any certificate or registered documents upon payment of the prescribed fees to the treasurer;
(vi) Receive applications for the issuance of a marriage license and, after determining that the requirements and supporting certificates and publication thereof for the prescribed period have been complied with, issue the license upon payment of the authorized fee to the treasurer;
(vii) Coordinate with the National Statistics Office in conducting educational campaigns for vital registration and assist in the preparation of demographic and other statistics for the local government unit concerned; and
(3) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.


OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL ASSESSOR



From Left to Right - Elineta B. Baclojan ( Clerk ) Alberto Dela Gente ( Clerk ) Rhodora S. Badua ( Biling/Posting Clerk )
Enriqueta D. Lubiano ( Assestment Clerk III ) Geralyn Pinky L. Poblete ( Clerk ) Gelyn C. Fuentes ( Utility )

Not in the picture - Gloria Bongbong ( Municipal Assessors )

The Assessor:

(a) The assessor shall take charge of the assessor’s office, perform the duties provided for under Book II of this Code, and shall:
(1) Ensure that all laws and policies governing the appraisal and assessment of real properties for taxation for purposes are properly executed;
(2) Initiate, review, and recommend changes in policies and objectives, plans and programs, techniques, procedures and practices in the valuation and assessment of real properties for taxation purposes;
(3) Establish a systematic method of real property assessment;
(4) Install and maintain a real property identification and accounting system;
(5) Prepare, install and maintain a system of tax mapping, showing graphically all properties subject to assessment and gather all data concerning the same;
(6) Conduct frequent physical surveys to verify and determine whether all real properties within the province are properly listed in the assessment rolls;
(7) Exercise the functions of appraisal and assessment primarily for taxation purposes of all real properties in the local government unit concerned;
(8) Prepare the schedule of the fair market value for the different classes of real properties, in accordance with Title Two, Book II of this Code;
(9) Issue, upon request of any interested party, certified copies of assessment records of real property and all other records relative to its assessment, upon payment of a service charge or fee to the treasurer;
(10) Submit every semester a report of all assessments, as well as cancellations and modifications of assessments, to the local chief executive and the sanggunian concerned;
(11) In the case of the assessor of a component city or municipality attend, personally or through an authorized representative, all sessions of the local Board of Assessment Appeals whenever his assessment is the subject of the appeal and present or submit any information or record in his possession as may be required by the Board; and
(12) In the case of the provincial assessor, exercise technical supervision and visitorial functions over all component city and municipal assessors, as well as coordinate such offices;
(b) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

 

WATER ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES OF HINABLAYAN


From Left to Right - Jeraldine C. Beltran ( Posting Clerk Des. ) Valentino T. Sevilla ( C & M Gen. Foreman ) Marissa F. Contridas ( Cashier Des. ) Hilarion G. Madejas III ( Meter Reader Des. ) Hazel F. Vasquez ( Biling Clerk Des. ) Marvin S. Ramones ( Meter Reader I )

Not in the picture - Federico F. Ramones ( Storekeeper II ) Reynaldo V. Damayo ( Plumber Des. ) Felimon L. Sevilla ( Pipefitter Des. ) Mario Orviel P. Suralta ( Plumber Helper Des. ) Leonardo G. Arpon ( Valve Operator ) Visitacion P. Suralta ( Well 2 Operator des. ) Arnulfo P. Rojas ( Well 3 Operator des. ) Juliet A. Rojas ( Well 3 Operator J.O. )

The Water Adm. & Services:


(1) Ensure Better quality / Potable Water Supply in the Municipality of Palompon;
(2) Enhance the services on water distribution, thus, meeting the optimum need and satisfaction of the consumers / the Town’s people of Palompon; and
(3) Promote effective and efficient system in the collection of Water Bills and maintenance of transmission and distribution lines.

MUNICIPAL SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT



From Left to Rightb - Wilma S. Balmores ( SW Aide ) Nelani Sanico ( MSWDO ) Rebecca P. Mendoza
( SWO I ) Ma. Luisa S. Tabernero ( DCW ) Carmelita S. Losorata ( PPW II )

Not in the picture - Virgina F. Abajon ( DCW )

The Social Welfare and Development Officer:


(a) The social welfare and development officer shall take charge of the office on social welfare and development services and shall:
(1) Formulate measures for the approval of a sanggunian and provide technical assistance and support to the governor or mayor, as the case may be, in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative to social welfare and development services as provide for under Section 17 of this Code;
(2) Develop plans and strategies and upon approval thereof by the governor or mayor, as the case may be, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with social welfare programs and projects which the governor or mayor is empowered to implement and which the sanggunian is empowered to provide for under this Code;
(3) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the social welfare and development officer shall:
(i) Identify the basic needs of the needy, the disadvantaged and impoverished and develop and implement appropriate measures to alleviate their problems and improve their living conditions;
(ii) Provide relief and appropriate crisis intervention for victims of abuse and exploitation and recommend appropriate measures to deter further abuse and exploitation;
(iii) Assist the governor or mayor, as the case may be, in implemnting the barangay level program for the total development and protection of children up to six (6) years of age;
(iv) Facilitate the implementation of welfare programs for the disabled, elderly, and victims of drug addiction, the rehabilitation of prisoners and parolees, the prevention of juvenile delinquency and such other activities which would eliminate or minimize the ill-effects of poverty;
(v) Initiate and support youth welfare programs that will enhance the role of the youth in nation-building;
(vi) Coordinate with government agencies and non-governmental organizations which have for their purpose the promotion and protection of all needy, disadvantaged, underprivileged or impoverished groups or individual, particularly those identified to be vulnerable and high-risk to exploitation, abuse and neglect;
(4) Be in the frontline of service delivery, particularly those which have to do with immediate relief during and assistance in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities;
(5) Recommend to the sanggunian and advise the governor or mayor, as the case may be, on all other matters related to social welfare and development services which will improve the livelihood and living conditions of the inhabitants; and
(b) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

MARKET AND SLAUGHTERHOUSE


From Left to Right - John L. Nuñes ( Market Inspector ) Choelo B. Bumatay ( Asst. Market Administrator ) Antonio Soco Jr.
( Market Inspector ) Catherine Ong ( Revenue collector ) Almario P Pajaron ( Market Administrator Des. )

Not in the picture - Jose Bregaudit ( Revenue collector ) Remegio Llanas ( Revenue collector ) Victoriano Capendit ( Revenue collector )Arnel Villrente ( Revenue collector )Carlito Giva ( Revenue collector )

The Market Inspector and Collector:


(Inspector)

(1) Monitor the cleanliness and orderliness in the public market area;
(2) Ensure the legality of every business in public market;
(3) Has the authority to call the attention of collectors if there are stall vendors who have not given cash tickets;
(4) Apprehension of illegal vendors and defective weighing scale and providing space to ambulant vendors; and
(5) Recommend to the municipal engineer’s office any necessary repairs and maintenance in the public market.

(Collector)

(1) Send notices to taxpayers of delinquent account to secure collections;
(2) Issue cash tickets to vendors daily; and
(3) Collect taxes individual and business firms taxed by the local government especially in the market area.

 

RURAL HEALTH UNIT I


Standing from Left to Right:Rosa Delma Chavarria(Clerk) Criselda V. Paciño(Rural Sanitary Inspector)
Mae Analyne P. Marquez(Municipal DOH Representative) Normita D. Consad
(Public Health Nurse) Socorro C. Ranis (Rural Health Midwife) Glenn Mendez (Janitor)
Ilene Suan (Rural Health Midwife)

Seated from Left to Right: Marina L. Asoque (Rural Health Midwife) DR. PURIFICATION I. ARLOS ( Municipal
Health Officer) Gay Toledo (Rural Health Midwife)


Not in Picture: Dr. Jerry M. Cabahug Francico Sevilla Jocelyn P. Roche
Public Health Dentist Med. T ech. Med. T ech.

Marilou Fenanil Jaunita Tabernero
Rural Health Midwife Dental Aide

RURAL HEALTH UNIT II


From Left to right - Bebiana L. Cazar ( clerk ) Gonzala M. Soriano ( Dental Aide ) Ramonita L. Asis ( Rural Health Midwife ) Marcelina M. Loyola ( Rural Health Midwife ) Florepis A. Tampos ( Rural Health Midwife ) Imelda Alma A. Marquez ( Rural Health Midwife ) Tessie A. Bilbao ( Rural Health Midwife ) Zenaida Q. Nepumoceno ( Rural Health Midwife ) Ma. Margarita M. Pijo ( Public Health Nurse ) Connie L. Bongbong ( Public Health Nurse )

Not in the picture - Danilo D. Mora ( Rural Sanitary Inspector ) Paulita R. Verano ( Utility )


The Health Officer:


(a) The health officer shall take charge of the office of the health services and shall:
(1) Supervise the personnel and staff of said office, formulate program implementation guidelines and rules and regulation for the operation of the governor or mayor, as the case may be, in order to assist him in the efficient, effective and economical implementation of a health services program geared to implementation of health-related projects and activities;
(2) Formulate measures for the consideration of the sanggunian and provide technical assistance and support to the governor or mayor, as the case may be, in carrying out activities to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative to health services provided under Section 17 of this Code;
(3) Develop plans and strategies and upon approval thereof by the governor or mayor, as the case may be, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with health programs and projects which the governor or mayor, is empowered to implement and which the sanggunian is empowered to provide for under this Code;
(4) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the health officer shall:
(i) Formulate and implement policies, plans, programs and projects to promote the health of the people in the local government unit concerned;
(ii) Advise the governor or mayor, as the case may be, and the sanggunian on matters pertaining to health;
(iii) Execute and enforce all laws, ordinances and regulations relating to public health;
(iv) Recommend to the sanggunian through the local health board, the passage of such ordinances as he may deem necessary for the preservation of public health;
(v) Recommend the prosecution of any violation of sanitary laws, ordinances or regulations;
(vi) Direct the sanitary inspection of all business establishments selling food items or providing accommodations such as hotel, motels, lodging houses, pension houses, and the like, in accordance with the Sanitation Code;
(vii) Conduct health information campaigns and render health intelligence services;
(viii) Coordinate with other government agencies and nongovernmental organizations involved in the promotion and delivery of health services; and
(ix) In the case of the provincial health officer, exercise general supervisions over health officers of component cities and municipalities; and
(5) Be in the frontline of the delivery of health services, particularly during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities; and
(c) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.


GENERAL SERVICES



From Left to Right -Nelson D. Obando (G.S. in Charge), Susana A. Cuizon (Clerk)

The General Services:


(a) The general services officer shall take charge of the office on general services and shall:
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the sanggunian and provide technical assistance and support to the governor or mayor, as the case may be, in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities pursuant to Section 17 of this Code and which require general services expertise and technical support services;
(2) Develop plans and strategies and upon approval thereof by the governor or mayor, as the case may be, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with general services supportive of the welfare of the inhabitants which the governor or mayor is empowered and which the sanggunian is empowered to provide for under this Code;
(3) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the general services officer shall:
(i) Take custody of and be accountable for all properties, real or personal, owned by the local government unit and those granted to it in the form of donation, reparation assistance and counterpart of joint projects;
(ii) With the approval of the governor, as the case may be, assign building or land space to local officials or other public officials, who by law, are entitled to such space;
(iii) Recommend to the governor or mayor, as the case may be, the reasonable rental rates for local government properties, whether real or personal, which will be leased to public or private entities by the local government;
(iv) Recommend to the governor or mayor, as the case may be, reasonable rental rates of private properties which may be leased for the official use of the local government unit;
(v) Maintain and supervise janitorial, security, landscaping and other related services in all local government public buildings and other real property, whether owned or leased by the local government unit;
(vi) Collate and disseminate information regarding prices, shipping and other costs of supplies and other items commonly used by the local government unit;
(vii) Perform archival and record management with respect to records of offices and departments of the local government unit; and
(viii) Perform all other functions pertaining to supply and property management heretofore performed by the local government treasurer and enforce policies on records creation, maintenance and disposal;
(4) be in the frontline of general services related activities, such as the possible imminent destruction or damage to records, supplies, properties, and structures and the orderly and sanitary clearing up of waste materials or debris, particularly during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities;
(6) Recommend to the sanggunian and advise to the governor or mayor, as the case may be, on all other matters relative to general services; and
(c) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR




From Left to Right - Ma JesusaV. Emero ( Project Development Officer ) Ma. Divina V. Olorvida ( Clerk ) Engr. Romeo Cartalla ( MPDC ) Carmelito P. Dalman ( Draftsman )

The Planning and Development Coordinator:


(1) Formulate and integrated economic social physical and other development objectives and policies for the consideration and approval of the Sangguniang Bayan and the Municipal Mayor;
(2) Conduct continuing studies, research and relevant training necessary to involve plans and programs for implementation;
(3) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the different development program, projects and activities on the municipalities; and
(4) Promote general supervision and control of the day-to-day activities of the municipal planning and development office personnel.


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION OFFICE


WILLAM B. MERIN
Information Officer Des


The Information Officer:


(a) The information officer shall take charge of the office on public information and shall:
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the sanggunian and provide technical assistance and support to the governor or mayor, as the case may be, implement the same, in providing the information and research data required for the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities so that the public becomes aware of said services and may fully avail of the same;
(2) Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the governor or mayor, as the case may be, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with public information and research data to support programs and projects which the governor or mayor is empowered to implement and which the sanggunian is empowered to provid3 under this Code;
(3) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the information officer shall:
(i) Provide relevant, adequate, and timely information to local government unit and its residents;
(ii) Furnish information and data on local government units to government agencies or offices as may be required by law or ordinance; and non-governmental organizations to be furnished to said agencies and organizations;
(iii) Maintain effective liaison with the various sectors of the community on matters and issues that affect the livelihood and the quality of life of the inhabitants and encourage support for programs of the local and national government;
(4) Be in the frontline in providing information during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities, with special attention to the victims thereof, to help minimize injuries and casualties during and after the emergency, and to accelerate relief and rehabilitation;
(5) Recommend to the sanggunian and advise the governor or mayor, as the case may be, on all other matters relative to public information and research data as it relates to the total socio-economic development of the local government unit; and
(c) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.


MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURIST



From Left to Right - Antonieta C. Mirambel ( AT ) Dolores M. Gaspan ( AT ) Francisco T. Sanico, Jr.( MAO )
Tax Alwyn l. Modina( AT )

Not in the picture- Arturo A. Saladaga ( AT ) Virginia A. Perales ( MAT ) Mila F. Pajaron ( AT ) Ligaya V. Noynay ( ( Clerk )

The Agriculturist:


(a) The agriculturist shall take charge of the office for agricultural services and shall:
(1) Formulate measures for the approval of the sanggunian and provide technical assistance and support to the governor or mayor, as the case may be, in carrying out said measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative to agricultural services as provided for under Section 17 of this Code;
(2) Develop plans and strategies and upon approval thereof by the governor or mayor, as the case may be, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with agricultural programs and projects which the governor or mayor is empowered to implement and which the sanggunian is empowered to provide for under this Code;
(3) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the agriculturist shall:
(i) Ensure that maximum assistance and access to resources in the production, processing and marketing of agricultural and aqua-agricultural and marine products are extended to farmers, fishermen and local entrepreneurs;
(ii) Conduct or cause to be conducted location-specific agricultural researches and assist in making available the appropriate technology arising loot of and disseminating information on basic research on crops, prevention and control of plant diseases and pests, and other agricultural matters which will maximize productivity;
(iii) Assist the governor or mayor, as the case may be, in the establishment and extension services of demonstration farms or aqua-agriculture and marine products;
(iv) Enforce rules and regulations relating to agriculture and aqua-culture;
(v) Coordinate with government agencies and non-governmental organizations which promote agricultural productivity through appropriate technology compatible with environmental integrity;
(4) Be in the frontline of the delivery of basic agricultural services, particularly those needed for the survival of the inhabitants during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities;
(5) Recommend to the sanggunian and advise the governor or mayor, as the case may be, on all other matters related to agriculture and aqua-culture which will improve the livelihood and living conditions of the inhabitants; and
(c) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

 

 










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