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Chapter 3
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Cities are hubs for ideas, commerce, culture, science, productivity, social development
and much more. At their best, cities have enabled people to advance socially. However,
many challenges exist in to maintaining cities in a way that contributes to its
development.

Angeles City is no different and still experiences the common urban challenges which
include several issues on the provision of basic social services, education, health, peace
and order.

The challenges that the city faces can be overcome in ways that allow them to continue
to thrive and grow, while improving its social development and protection programs and
services. The future Angeles City we want includes opportunities for all, with access to
basic services and more.

To achieve such, for the next six (6) years, the following specific development problems
that pose as challenges need to be addressed.

3.1 HEALTH AND NUTRITION

3.1.1 Challenges

A. Some of the health program indicators were not achieved

Given the many health programs being implemented by the City Health Office
(CHO) and due to several factors, such as insufficient human resource and lack of
facilities and equipment, some of the health program indicators were not achieved
despite the efforts exerted.

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B. Non-compliance with the required health human resources staffing ratio

Insufficient staff makes existing employees responsible for more work, and
increased workload adds stress to complete work and meet performance
expectations. Increased stress lowers morale and employee job satisfaction, takes a
toll on an employee’s mental and physical health and can increase time needed off
work. Turnover rates also increase when overwhelmed workers quit their jobs
rather than keep up with increased workloads at the same pay rate thus the need
to comply with the required employees staffing ratio.

C. Lack of permanent position/s at the HIV Satellite Treatment Hub (Bale Angeleno)
In its efforts to address the increasing number of HIV positive clients, a HIV Satellite
Treatment Hub was established at Bale Angeleno which aims to conduct early
detection programs and provision of intervention to HIV/AIDS victims.

The absence of regular/permanent positions in the said hub posed as an issue since
sensitive cases such as this requires staff with trainings and experience. With
irregular staff, there would be no continuity.

D. Absence of data encoders in Rural Health Units, City Health Office and Bale
Angeleno
IClinicSys is an integrated clinic information system that is primarily designed to
generate the required national health statistical requirements such as Field Health
Services Information System (FHSIS), Disease Registry Reports, etc. It is an electronic
medical record and health information system that supports the function of primary
health care facilities including Rural Health Units (RHUs), Health Centers (HCs) and
Barangay Health Station (BHS). It aims to automate service delivery processes to
efficiently and effectively monitor patient care in the health facility.

IClinicSys should be fully implemented in Angeles City by 2018. However, there

were no data encoders yet. In this proposal, the city health office will be hiring data
encoders that will solely use for the implementation of iClinicsys.

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E. Absence of Psychiatrist
Among the many needs when dealing with indigent patients is the service of a
Psychiatrist which is particularly true with Children and Women at Risk and those
needing special protection. Oftentimes, offices who attends to clients needing the
services of a Psychiatrist has to solicit the services of private practitioners for free
which is very difficult and time consuming which defeats the purpose of a prompt
and speedy provision of service. Should an in-house Psychiatrist be present, his/her
services could easily be accessed not risking the fact of providing immediate
treatment.

F. Difficulty of hiring job order nurses due to low compensation rates

Health is said to be a priority and should be regarded as key to economic
development. Along with providing quality health service is the hiring of competent
health care providers such as nurses. With the current wage distortion between
nurses in government and private health facilities, it is very difficult to hire
competent nurses given the low compensation rates offered by the local
government. This has been an issue from time immemorial and needs to be
addressed to ensure that our nurses opt to work and serve in their respective
communities than go overseas.

G. Lack of funds to increase the allowance of BSPO, BHW and BNS

At the City Health Office (CHO), the Barangay Service Point Officer (BSPO), Barangay
Health Workers (BHW) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) serves as our
community workers and help empower communities through facilitating the active
participation of people in addressing health issues that affect them collectively.

For several years, the meager allowance provided to them has remained the same.
With the increasing demands in the communities and increasing costs of living, an
increase would allow them to perform their tasks efficiently and promptly.

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H. No communication allowance allotted during reporting and monitoring of

different health programs
Communication is an important key factor towards monitoring different programs
of the city. With the limited salary of the employees, communication allowance is
needed to ensure that monitoring and reporting are on time and not hampered by
personal limitations of the employees assigned to do such.

I. No transportation allowance allotted for the Human Resource for Health (HRH)
hired by the Department of Health (DOH) for Angeles City
To effectively carry-out the mandate of the HRH the provision of transportation
allowance is needed. This would provide them the means and flexibility to travel
from one place to another in the disposal of their duties without any hindrances.

J. Non-compliance with the accessibility law of Animal Bite Treatment Center (ABTC)
and main health centers
The Animal Bite Treatment Center (ABTC), under the supervision of Angeles City
Health Office was established in 2013. It was certified by the Department of Health
and accredited by the PhilHealth. However, the facility is non-complying with the
PhilHealth policies on the implementation of the accessibility law which enhance
the mobility of the disabled persons. ABTC is currently located at the 3 rd floor of city
hall building giving the clients especially the persons with disability, pregnant
women and senior citizens a tough time in going upstairs to reach the facility.
Momentarily, ABTC health staffs are obliged to go downstairs to accommodate the
clients who are not physically fit to go to the 3rd floor.

In response to this, relocation and construction of Animal Bite Treatment Center is

strongly proposed by the city health office. Likewise, purchase of equipment and
fixtures will be needed

K. Insufficient space/area for the HIV Satellite Treatment Hub

The Bale Angeleño, a satellite HIV treatment hub, under the supervision of the
Angeles city health office was established in 2015. This facility aims to provide

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treatment, care and support for the people living with HIV (PLHIVs) in Angeles City
and its contiguous areas.
It is currently located in a small room (approx. 5X5 meters room) at RHWC Building.
Fast and furious increase of enrolment was noted in a brief period. The facility has
already enrolled 150 PLHIVs.

With this current situation, the Bale Angeleño has requested for relocation to the
2nd floor of Reproductive Health and Wellness Center (RHWC) Building. However,
total renovation is highly recommended. Purchase of equipment and fixtures will
also be needed

L. Increasing number of multi-drug resistant TB patient

Due to the increasing number of multi-drug resistant TB patient, the Philippine
Business for Social Progress (PBSP) through the Department of Health – Regional
Office III (DOH-RO3) would like to establish a satellite treatment center for multi-
drug resistant TB patients in Angeles City. Currently, the regional treatment center
is located at Jose B. Lingad Memorial Regional Hospital (JBLMRH), San Fernando
Pampanga. Patients should travel to JBLMRH daily for 9-12 months for their
treatment causing to some stop the treatment due to physical and financial
reasons. With this project, patients in Angeles City will be monitored properly and
lost to follow-up may be prevented. The PBSP will be funding the construction of
Satellite Treatment Center and as well as the provision of equipment and fixtures.
Hiring and training of health personnel will also be shouldering by the PBSP. As LGU
counterpart, health personnel from RLLMMC will oversee the program
implementation in the center. Honoraria for the health personnel will be funded by
the city health office

M. Absence of FP Clinic in the Hospital (Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center

formerly Ospital Ning Angeles)
Women with unmet need for modern family planning can be reduced if the full
range of FP services is also given by the hospitals. The Republic Act No. 10354 (RA
10354) or The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 and its

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Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) under Rule 4 states that all accredited
health facilities shall provide a full range of modern family planning (MFP) including
medical consultations, supplies and necessary and reasonable procedures for poor
and marginalized couples having infertility issues who desire to have children.
Furthermore, it states that the LGUs, with assistance from the DOH, shall ensure
that all public health facilities within the Service Delivery Network shall provide full,
age-, capacity-, and development-appropriate information and services on all
methods of modern family planning to all clients, regardless of age, sex, gender,
disability, marital status, or background

The city health office stipulated that RLLMMC should provide the full range of family
planning services as part of basic services. However, there is wide variation in the
provision of family planning services in government hospitals. This highlights the
need to have a set of guidelines that RLLMMC can refer to provide a package of FP
services. This set of guidelines will assist them in enhancing FP services by
identifying requirements for FP commodities and supply, instruments and
equipment including improvements in infrastructure and training of personnel. It
discusses the roles and responsibilities of a management team that shall oversee
implementation of a plan until the hospital has the full range of FP services,
establishment and maintenance of a logistics management system as well as
recording and reporting mechanisms to aid in monitoring progress in the provision
of FP services

N. Insufficient space for MCP Accreditation (RHU IV-Balibago)

Balibago Health Center could not pass the accreditation for PhilHealth on Maternity
Care Package due to the insufficient space for the birthing facility

In response, the city health office will be proposing the relocation and construction
of Balibago Health Center in a bigger lot area.

O. Lack of Breastfeeding Stations in public places

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Republic Act 10028 otherwise known as the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act
of 2009 Section 11 states the Establishment of Lactation Stations in all health and
non-health facilities, establishments or institutions which shall be adequately
provided with the necessary equipment and facilities.

Angeles City has yet to address this issue and comply with the law to encourage,
protect and support the practice of breastfeeding.

P. Unavailability of conference room for CHO meetings and other activities

The City Health Office located at the 3 rd Floor of the City Hall Building is an open
plan work environment, there are no distinct rooms or fully enclosed spaces, and
instead, work stations are positioned together. The openness may improve
communication and collaboration among the workers but it also reduces
concentration and productivity especially when attending to many clients during a
meeting.

The unavailability of a conference room poses lack of privacy and inconvenience

and may give rise to legal or ethical issues stemming from compromise
confidentiality thus the need for one.

Q. Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS) Office is yet to be established

The establishment of HEMS is complying to the order of the Department of Health
(DOH). Each city is required to have a HEMS Office that would maintain an
operation center to serve as an alert system in monitoring health and health related
emergencies, provide leadership in the mobilization and deployment of health
teams in anticipation of or in response to health emergencies and to coordinate and
integrate health sector response to health emergencies.

R. Epidemiology and Response Unit is not yet established

In response to the order of the Department of Health (DOH) an Epidemiology and
Response Unit should be established in every city which shall develop and evaluates
surveillance and other health information systems, collect, analyze and disseminate

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reliable and timely information on the health status of the population, investigate
diseases outbreaks and other threat to public health and to evaluate efficiency and
effectiveness of public health programs.
S. Insufficient number of service vehicles
It is the CHO’s mandate to conduct monitoring of different health programs and
health facilities, deliver supplies, conduct school and community based activities
which require efficient mobility thus the need for additional service vehicles.

T. All medical services concerns have yet to be addressed

Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center (formerly Ospital Ning Angeles),
government-owned tertiary hospital catering to the Angeleños and its neighboring
towns like Porac, Mabalacat and Magalang. It was established in June 19, 1965 and
was meant to be a government hospital for the poor. It was first known as Angeles
City General Hospital before changing its name to Ospital Ning Angeles through City
Council Resolution No. 175-08,S-95 and through Ordinance No.197,S-2006 to name it
as Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center. The hospital underwent expansion and
renovation and improvement of faciltiies through various donations and aids from
the government and civic organizations.

At present, the hospital needs an upgrade with its medical equipment to cater to the
needs of its contituents. It needs additional ambulance to transport and transfer
patients to and from different hospitals. It needs to improve patient satisfaction and
customer service and satisfaction.

U. High Incidence of Animal positive cases

The City Veterinary Office develops plans and strategies and implements programs,
projects, and activities relative to the veterinary services of the City. It is tasked to
carry out all the veterinary measures in keeping healthy domestic animals through
responsible pet ownership and prevention of cruelty to animals. The office
implement regulatory measures in keeping domestic animals and help enforce the
law on animal conservation and protection within the City.

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As such, the City Veterinary Office is confronted with concerns on incidences of

Rabies. Rabies, a zoonotic disease is caused by a virus that affects the central
nervous system. It is transferred through the bite of a rabid animal and in special
circumstances, through inhalation. Rabies cannot be cured, but it is preventable.
There are two ways to prevent this disease – by vaccinating dogs and by vaccinating
humans.

The city considers this as a continuing public health concern. There have been an
increasing number of animals roaming along the street within the city which, in one
way or the other, is the cause of animal bites and rabies virus. Presently, the City
Veterinary Office has recorded ten (10) incidences of rabid dogs compared to the
past years recorded cases of 1-3 rabid dogs in a year.

3.1.2 POTENTIALS

A. Active support from the Department of Health

The implementation of the Local Government Code of 1991 resulted in the
devolution of health services to local government units (LGUs) which included
among others the provision, management and maintenance of health services at
various levels of LGUs.

Despite the devolution, the DOH is still the institutional steward of the nation’s
health system. As the prime national health agency, it has the authority to provide
coherence and direction in enhancing operational effectiveness of local health
systems towards improved health status in localities. Its active support to the
localities such as in Angeles City paved the way for a more efficient quality health
services.

B. Strong partnership with the Department of Education during the conduct of

school based activities
The focus of successful partnerships is to achieve better outcomes through
improved service delivery. The City Health Office and the Department of Education’s

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partnership has come a long way in recent years. It has been found to be essential
in delivering health services to school children. With the support of the Department
of Education management, the delivery of services is easier and much more
organized.

C. Strong partnership with the Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center

Despite several shortcomings in human resource and other facilities, the strong
partnership of the City Health Office (CHO) to the Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical
Center (RLMMC) proves beneficial because they augment each other’s insufficiency.

D. Presence of Private Health Facilities to complement the quality service delivery

Health is said to be a shared good/value hence responsibility must be shared among
key sectors as well. With the fast-growing needs in health care, the local
government could not do it alone thus investing on strong partnerships with that of
the private health facilities serve to be beneficial not just for the LGU put most
importantly for its constituents.

E. Accredited PhilHealth facilities

The accredited PhilHealth facilities posed as advantage to the provision of quality
health programs and services to the constituents of the city particularly the indigent
since they can enjoy quality health care without worrying about the expenses.

F. Presence of BSPO, BHW and BNS in every barangay

The presence of Barangay Service Point Officer (BSPO), Barangay Health Workers
(BHW) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) in the barangays serves as an
advantage since they help bring the City Health Office (CHO) and its services close to
the people in the communities. They also help facilitate the active participation of
people in addressing health issues that affect them.

G. Active participation of Non-Government Organizations

Non-Government Organizations plays a vital role in the provision of health services in
Angeles City. We recognize their capacity to assist the local government in achieving

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development particularly in the social sector. Their active participation helps fill the
gaps and provides a wider range of coverage that is an advantage.

H. Specialized Doctors
Medical practitioners at Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center are graduates of
top universities in the Philippines and most of them have specialty trainings abroad
that have excellent standards bringing in their expertise to the country after their
training. Entering further training is desirable to get more clinical experience and
skill.

The present medical practitioners at ONA specializes in: Pediatrics, Obstetrics,

Surgery, Anesthesiology, Neuro Psych and Internal Medicine.

I. Renovation and Construction of Buildings

With the aspiration to deliver better and quality services to the Angeles City
community, the Ospital Ning Angeles underwent renovation and constructed new
buildings to accommodate patients. Among those renovated were the Renal Care
Unit, Hospital Façade and Lobby including hallways and comfort room and those
constructed were the Annex Building (which houses the Administration, Clinic Offices
and Private Rooms), Coronary Care Unit and Student Lounges (for schools affiliated
with ONA).

J. Responsive to Animal Impounding

With the intensive campaign of making Angeles City a Stray Animal and Rabies-Free
City, the city enforces dog impounding activities and field control to eliminate stray
dogs and even cats. To eradicate the danger of rabies and other diseases caused by
stray animals in and around the city, the City Veterinary Office enforced RA 9482
otherwise known as “An Act Providing for the Control and Elimination of Human and
Animal Rabies Prescribing Penalties for Violations thereof,” and City Ordinance No.

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24, Series of 1974 that prohibits dogs, cats and other animals from roaming around
the city at any time in the streets of the city.

Alongside this impounding activity, the City Veterinary Office is integrating proper
information and education on responsible pet ownership in its programs. It also
mobilizes the 33 barangays of Angeles City to be educated on responsible pet
ownership and awareness on the Animal Welfare Act 9482 and trains the Barangay
Officials, Tanods and Purok Leaders on Animal Impounding.

K. Responsive to Veterinary Programs

The city provides veterinary programs and services for the public to utilize. The City
Veterinary Office offers:

 Vaccination
 Hemosep (Carabao, Cattle, Goat)
 Foot and Mouth Disease (Carabao, Cattle, Goat, Swine)
 Porcine Respiratory Reproductive Syndrome (Swine)
 Hog Cholera (Swine)
 Anti - Rabies (Dogs and Cats)
 Liver Fluke Control, Fecal Examinations, and Deworming of Positive Cases
 Deworming plus vitamin supplements
 Consultation and treatment
 All domesticated animals
 Anti-tetanus
 Tetanus Toxoid (per animal especially large animals)
 Blood Collection-for Avian influenza (Bird Flu) Sample collection per farm
 Monitoring on Avian influenza on Aviary, Cockpit Arena and Backyard duck
farm.
 Monitoring on New Castle Disease (NCD) for Avian Species
 Animal Census per species
 Dog and Cat

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 Swine, Cattle, Carabao

 Sheep and Goat
 Gamefowl, Pigeon
 Native chicken and domestic ducks.
 Head examination for animal rabies- case to be submitted to the Regional Animal
Disease Diagnostic Laboratory Region III
 Dog Pounding
 Stray Dogs and Cats
 Adaptation (for stray dogs and cats)
 Information and Dissemination for Rabies Virus (Rabies Awareness)
 Training and Seminars and Backyard Raisers (Ruminant Animals)

3.1.3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

A. To provide equitable, accessible and quality health services for all Angelenos
Although the quantity rather than quality of health services has been the focus in many
developing cities, we believe that the provision of quality health care must be at the
center of every discussion about better health. Better quality can improve health much
more rapidly than can other drivers of health, such as economic growth, educational
advancement, or modern technology.

It is the aim of Angeles City to provide equitable, accessible and quality health care
services to the citizenry, particularly the poor and vulnerable groups in the community
so that they can contribute actively, productively and participate meaningfully in
community life and practice healthy lifestyles.

B. To provide quality and efficient health care services

The delivery of a quality and efficient health care services in Angeles City is one of the
primary concerns of the city government. Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center
(formerly Ospital Ning Angeles) is in the process of upgrading its facilities and equipment
and provide adequate medical services to better serve the community.

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C. Stray Animal Free environment and community.

The city aims to having a stray animal free environment and community. Backed by RA
9482 and City Ordinance No. 24, S-1974, the goal of achieving the stray animal free
environment and community is not far-fetched. Proper education and information
dissemination among the members of the community and involving the barangay should
be intensified to realize the goal of having a stray animal-free environment and
community.

D. To have a Rabies-Free Angeles City

The strict implementation of Anti-Rabies Act of 2007 or Republic Act No. 9482 and the
conduct of Mass Anti-Rabies Vaccination for Animals should be enforced to eventually
eradicate human and animal rabies and the need for responsible pet ownership would
lead to a Rabies Free Angeles City by 2020. The City Veterinary Office has the means to
immunize animals through periodic scheduling of the 33 barangays for free rabies
vaccinations. To date, 21,973 total pets have received the anti-rabies vaccine. A
constant monitoring of the activity is deemed necessary to ensure the success of the
program

3.1.4 TARGETS AND STRATEGIES

[Link] Targets
1. Achieve the required health human resource staffing ratio by 2020
2. Achieve 90% target of Facility Based Deliveries annually
3. Achieve 90% target of Skill Birth Attendants annually
4. Achieve 90% target of 4 Prenatal Visits 90% annually
5. Achieve 90% target of 2 Post-Partum Visits annually
6. Achieve 90% target of Fully Immunized Children annually
7. Achieve 80% target of Newborn Screening annually
8. Achieve 90% target of Exclusive Breast Feeding annually
9. Achieve 90% target of Micronutrient Supplementation annually
10. Achieve 65% Contraceptive Prevalence Rate by 2018
11. Achieve 90% target of Post-exposure prophylaxis annually

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12. Achieve 85% TB Cure Rate by 2018

13. Achieve 90% of People Living with HIV will know their result by 2020
14. Achieve 90% of people with diagnosed HIV infection will receive sustained
Anti-Retroviral Therapy by 2020
15. Achieve 90% of people receiving anti-retroviral drugs will have viral
suppression by 2020
16. Achieve the target of 20 dengue cases per 100,000 population annually
17. Achieve dengue case fatality rate by less than 1% annually
18. Prevent and reduce disabilities from leprosy by 35%
19. Maintain zero human rabies in Angeles City
20. Maintain zero malaria case in Angeles City
21. Achieve 1% target of voluntary blood donation annually
22. Fully operational Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS) office by 2018
23. Fully operational City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU) by 2018
24. Full implementation of IClinicSys by 2018
25. 100% Cataract extraction to be done at ONA
26. To be able to minimize sending out of patients for operative procedures
27. Lessen waiting time for releasing of x-ray films
28. Decrease cause of ER death
29. To ensure fast transport of patients to corresponding areas of the hospital
30. To accommodate patients coming to the hospital seeking medical help
31. To facilitate transport of patients needing referrals for tertiary care.
32. To be able to infuse blood and blood components to the patient as the need
arises
33. Lessen waiting time of patients on file retrieval
34. Zero Human and Animal cases of rabies virus by 2020

[Link] Strategies
1. Enhancement of knowledge and skills of the health workers on different
health programs
2. Intensify the conduct of awareness / advocacy activities for all health
programs

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3. Provision of logistics for the use of different health programs

4. Continuing health program implementation
5. Strengthening of Service Delivery Network (SDN) between government and
private health facilities
6. Provision of enough number of health personnel to achieve the HR staffing
ratio required by the Department of Health
7. Creation of permanent positions for nurses and medical technologist in HIV
satellite treatment hub (Bale Angeleno) that will sustain the program and
represent in different regional and national HIV and AIDS activities (trainings,
conferences and meetings)
8. Provision of data encoders in all facilities to fully implement the Iclinicsys
9. Provision of health personnel that will manage mental health cases
10. Review and modification of compensation rates for contractual / job order
nurses
11. Review and modification of allowances for barangay volunteers
12. Provision of communication allowance to all Program Coordinators
13. Provision of transportation allowance for HRH deployed in Angeles City
14. Relocation of Animal Bite Treatment Center
15. Establishment of an independent HIV satellite treatment hub
16. Establishment of Satellite Treatment Center for Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR)
patients
17. Establishment of Family Planning Itinerant Team in the hospital to respond to
the unmet needs for permanent FP methods
18. Relocation of the health center to a bigger lot area
19. Provision of breastfeeding station in public places
20. Provision of conference room for city health office
21. Institutionalization of Health Emergency Management Office
22. Institutionalization of City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU)
23. Provision of additional service vehicle/s
24. Strengthening of Ospital Ning Angeles (ONA)
25. Continuing improvement of health care services
26. Strengthening of City Veterinary Office

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27. Information dissemination regarding responsible pet ownership

28. Community Involvement
29. Regulation on owning/having pet animals
30. Strict implementation of Anti- Rabies Act of R.A 9482 for a Rabies Free
Philippines in 2020

3.1.5 PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

Listed are the programs and the projects to achieve the goals, objectives and
targets:

1. Strengthening of City Health Office (CHO)

- Enhancement of knowledge and skills of the health workers on different
health program through attendance to trainings and seminars
- Purchase of supplies/commodities need for the different programs of
CHO
- Procurement of Service Vehicles
- Hiring of additional health personnel (nurses, medical technologists,
pharmacist, health educators, date encoders, psychiatrist)
- Allocation of funds to increase the salary of contractual/job order nurses
(Bale Angeleño and Medikalinga nurses)
- Allocation to increase the allowance of BSPO, BHW and BNS
- Allocation of funds for the transportation allowance of NDPs, RHMPPs,
UHCIs and PHAs
- Conduct of coordination meetings between government and private
health facilities
- Allocation of space for CHO Conference Room
2. Implementation of Health Programs
- Conduct of advocacy campaigns and production of IEC materials for
awareness
3. Renovation of the HIV Satellite Treatment Hub
4. Construction of Satellite Treatment Center at Rafael Lazatin Memorial
Medical Center

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5. Allocation of room/space for FP clinic at Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical

Center
6. Relocation and construction of Balibago Health Center
7. Allocation of space for breastfeeding stations
8. Construction of an Animal Bite Center
9. Enactment of an Ordinance addressing the establishment of CESU under the
City Health Office
10. Strengthening of Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center (formerly Ospital
Ning Angeles)
- Equipment Improvement
- Procurement of medical equipment/instruments: Cataract Surgical
Equipment, Orthopedic Set, Endoscopy Set, Colonoscopy Set, Anesthesia
Machine, O.R. Tables, Portable x-ray set for Radiology Section, Additional
Cardiac Monitors, ECG Machines, and Defibrillators, Additional
Emergency Carts, Stretchers and Aluminum Wheel Chairs, Additional
Patient Beds, Patient Gowns and Linen and Additional Ambulance for
transporting patients in critical condition.
- Blood Processor
- Procurement of Service Vehicle
- Manpower development through trainings
- Fill up vacant permanent positions
- Creation of additional plantilla positions for medical staff
- Improvement of ONA (Second Floor)
11. Reconstruction of Dog Pound Area
12. Pet Owners Education and Awareness
13. Manpower development (Strengthening of the City Veterinary Office)
14. Barangay Impounding Project “Aso mo, Itali mo”
15. Regulation on owning pet animals
16. “Alaga mong pet, Sagot ng City Vet” (Anti Rabies Vaccination for Dogs and
Cats)

3.2 SOCIAL SERVICES

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3.2.1 CHALLENGES

A. Insufficient budget to rehabilitate the City Social Welfare and Development

(CSWDO) Home for Girls
Issues and problems on child abuse and neglect have been increasing through the
years. In response and in support of the existing national laws, local legislations have
been enacted to provide and ensure an effective measure to develop, care and
protect this sector of our society.

Angeles City is not spared with problems on children particularly the Children at Risk
(CAR) who are evidently growing in number. In response, the Sanguniang Panglunsod
in 2002 passed an ordinance otherwise known as the Child Welfare Code of Angeles
City providing for Child Survival, Development, Protection and Participation and
establishing a comprehensive support system in Angeles City and for other purposes
which was amended via Ordinance No. 327, Series of 2012 known as an “Ordinance
Enacting the Welfare Code for Children of the City of Angeles.”

Recognizing the vulnerability of clients’ situation, the City Social Welfare and
Development Office (CSWDO) shall operate and maintain a separate shelter facility
for boys and girls. This will ensure their privacy and safety as well as sparing them
from emotional stress particularly in cases that involves abuse from the opposite sex.
Rehabilitation and care for boys and girls also differ in some sense; a separate
shelter will enable house parents to focus more on the needs of the wards as related
to their gender.

B. Increasing Number of Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) and Children at Risk
(CAR)
Taking into consideration the increasing number of cases of both Children at Risk
(CAR) and Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) the Youth Center for Boys will be
established to provide residential care for children in conflict with the law while
awaiting disposition of their cases. It shall also serve as temporary shelter for CAR

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while community social workers are preparing their respective families for their
eventual reintegration. Institutionalization however, is always the last recourse,
family is still believed as the best place for a child unless on cases where his safety is
being compromised. For year 2016 alone, a total of 219 CAR & CICL were reported
and served. In fact, for the last three years there has been a 10% to 15% increase in
the number of CAR and CICL per annum.

Republic Act 9344 as amended by Republic Act 10630 mandates the establishment
and operation of Bahay Pag-Asa in every province and highly urbanized city. Rule
99.a of the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the law states that the
DSWD shall develop standards for establishment and operation of Bahay Pag-Asa.

C. Presence of Street Children and Mendicants

One of the negative indications of a growing economy is the increase in the presence
of social challenges which includes street children and mendicants. The Local
Government Units (LGU) addresses this issue through the assistance of the Barangay
Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC).

The BCPC aims to strengthen the role of the community in the protection of children
pursuant to the Council for Children revised guideline and in harmony with the
Convention Rights of the child, World Declaration on Survival, Development and
protection of Children as well as the Philippine Plan of Action for the Children; to
empower the family and community to safeguard the interests of and protect
children from harmful situations, uphold their rights and promote their well-being in
order to develop to their full potentials.

D. Dilapidation of Day Care Centers

Article 1 of P.D. 603 otherwise known as the Child and Youth Welfare Code so states
“The child is one of the most assets of the nation.” Every effort should be exerted to
promote his welfare and enhance his opportunities for a useful and happy life. It was
1975 when the P.D. 603 took effect, which provided Day Care Service for children
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response to the growing number of neglected children, the Barangay Day Care Law
(P.D. 1567) was passed in 1978. It provides for the establishment of Day Care center
for its neglected pre-school children.

Day Care Service is one of the major services provided by the City Social Welfare and
Development Office (CSWDO) to needy pre-school children ages 3 to 4 years old.
This aims to provide the pre-school children who maybe neglected, potentially
neglected, abused, exploited or abandoned during part of the day when the parents
cannot attend to their needs and with the implementation of the Early Childhood
Care and Development (ECCD) program. It is the convergence of a full range of
health, nutrition, early education, and other social services that provide for the
holistic needs of young children from conception to age six.

Angeles City has a total of 78 Day Care Centers located in all 33 barangays of the city,
with the limited financial capabilities of the Local Government Unit (LGU) and the
Barangays 60% of the day care centers are now outdated and dilapidated making it
less conducive for learning. The physical status of the centers also does not adhere
to the national government’s standards making it difficult for them to be accredited
to higher star ratings.

E. Limited mobility to provide rescue operations, transport clients for referral to

other agencies and institutions, off-site monitoring of program implementation
and for relief and rehabilitation
Part of the CSWDO’s mandate is to conduct rescue operations, transport clients for
referral to other agencies and institutions, monitoring of off-site programs and
conduct relief and rehabilitation program during disaster, which requires efficient
mobility.

F. Presence of indigent families needing government intervention (4Ps)

The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is a conditional cash transfer
program initiated by the government under the Department of Social Welfare and

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Development (DSWD). It aims to eradicate extreme poverty in the country by

investing in health and education particularly in ages 0 to 14.

The poorest among poor families were identified through a survey conducted by the
National Statistics Coordinating Board (NSCB) and was dubbed at as the National
Household Targeting System (NHTS). A total of 3,198 families were identified in
Angeles City and are currently receiving the conditional cash transfer but with the
increase in the population and increase in the number of families living below the
poverty line, the need for additional beneficiaries is deemed necessary.

G. Recurring issues regarding Gender and Development

Angeles City is one of the pioneers with the GAD Ordinance in 1998 which is
recognized by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and after 13 years, the
city has finally passed the GAD Code last December 2011. It serves as a bible or
guidance in gender mainstreaming, policy making and redirecting the GAD Plans as
well as to give easier access to information not only to women and children but to
the community.

With the updates and modernization of laws, modification of the GAD Code is
necessary to keep up with the changes of times and empowering the city to resolve
the core of the gender issues.

Provision stated in the GAD Code is the necessity to employ the services of a
competent GAD Officer and qualified individuals to the positions. The appointment
will ensure the long-term integration and proper implementation of GAD plans and
policies despite the changes in administrations for the coming years.

Provision in the GAD Code is to develop a comprehensive developmental program

responsive to the needs and situation of sectors is through gender mainstreaming.
The foundation of the gender mainstreaming is based on the data bank maintained
and updated through data gathering and reports received from different agencies.

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The data bank will help determine the existing gender issues, dimensions and extent
of the gender issues within the city.

The city recognizes the need to protect the family and its members particularly
women and their children from violence and threats to their personal safety and
security including human trafficking. As part of the provision stated in the GAD Code,
providing rehabilitative counseling and treatment including proper shelter and
assistance is part of intervention prepared by the city for the victims. A fully
functioning temporary shelter is needed to cater to immediate victims guarding
them from further harm and facilitating the opportunity and ability of the victims to
independently regain control over their lives.

All programs and services for senior citizens shall be gender-responsive, rights-
based, and culture-sensitive. Many senior citizens, however, are poor and living
under vulnerable conditions brought about by poverty, neglect, isolation, or
abandonment. Living alone is an indicator of vulnerability, especially when they are
ill or disabled, and is associated with greater risk of social isolation and poverty.
Building a residence which offers housing and personal care services to a number of
aged residents will ensure an enabling and supportive environment advancing their
health and wellbeing into old age.

There are programs from the city that have been implementing livelihood support
and skills training programs for poor woman victims of violence and trafficking. It is
not certain, however, if women are able to access these services, considering the
inadequate referral systems and lack of information on the availability of support
services among victim/survivors and local service providers. With a proper facility
that holds training & seminars, the city will be able to provide a sustained livelihood
and skills training not only for women but also for the marginalized sector of the
community to generate income enabling them to attain economic stability and self-
reliance. Moreover, this also aims to help community women build confidence and
self-esteem to prevent poverty from replicating itself.

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H. All Senior Citizens’ concerns have yet to be addressed.

Recognizing the importance of the roles our Senior Citizens played in nation building
particularly in the City of Angeles, the city continues to provide for the quick and
quality services and immediate actions relevant to the concerns of the Senior
Citizens. These senior citizens are an integral part of our community as they can still
influence others one way or another mainly when it comes to local issues. By
providing support to the senior citizens through various social systems, we are
acknowledging the rights of the Senior Citizens as provided by the Constitution.
To emphasize the significant role of older persons in nation-building and to raise and
address issues concerning the sector, the city shall promote and provide health and
well-being for all providing access to safe, effective, quality and affordable medicines
and vaccines. This provision for well-being shall bring in savings on the cost of
medicines and medical expenses related to the occurrence of flu, pneumonia and
other illnesses for the senior citizens of Angeles City.

Currently, the Office of Senior Citizens’ Affairs have registered a total of 38,584
senior citizens in Angeles City. With this number, the city shall create a program on
assisting indigent members of the sector that shall at least lessen expenses on
funeral and maintenance medicines that may hinder the untimely disability or death
of senior citizens due to lack of resources and neglect.

The creation of the Senior Citizens’ Desk in each barangay will help expedite delivery
of services to the senior citizens in every barangay and for the gathering of data for
Senior Citizens’ programs and concerns.

I. All PWD concerns have yet to be addressed

It has always been a challenge for persons with disability (PWD) to live a normal life.
Some of the problems they face includes inaccessible public transportation and
healthcare systems, limited livelihood and education opportunities, poverty, and
discrimination.

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In Angeles City, the Angeles City Office for Persons with Disability Affairs have
registered 3,062 PWDs under their comprehensive PWD Data Bank. The sector still
encounters problems despite of the provisions intended for them through RA 7277
or the Magna Carta for the Disabled Persons and the City Ordinance No. 3120, S-
2012.

There is a limited delivery of the mandated services to PWD including the absence of
sheltered workshops for Skills Training for employment; inactive barangay PWD
associations, among others. There is an inadequate funds for the adjunct services
such as PWD celebrations, federation meetings. Establishments in the city are not
well informed of the rights and privileges of the PWDs. There is an absence of
advocacy materials and forms for PWD rights and privileges. The sector needs
consistent local stakeholders and international donors/foundation to support the
advocacies of the sector.

J. Discrimination of high school graduates and undergraduates to job opportunities

and the high expense education and low-functional literacy.
The discrimination of high school graduates and undergraduates to job opportunities
becomes one of the City’s predicaments. The employment status of high school
graduates and undergraduates has dropped due to educational qualification.

The high expense education impedes continuous educational learning and

progression, causing a higher drop-out rate as one of its major effects particularly to
the youth sector. The number of out-of-school youth and drop-out students has rose
in the past years due to high educational expenses that limit the less-privileged in
pursuing education.

K. All Youth Concerns have yet to be addressed

The involvement of the youth in illegal drug trading has surfaced to be an escalating
problem in the city. The range of problems associated with the youth’s engagement
with drug dealing includes juvenile arrest, involvement in violence (as victims and
perpetrators), substance abuse, behavioral and emotional difficulties and academic

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failure. In general, there are limited recognition of the severity of the problem of
drug dealing and the youth sector, corresponding to an almost total lack of efforts to
prevent and/ or address it.

There is a need to better understand the role and impact of youth in the community
development process. Equally important, a need exists to better recognize not only
the necessity of establishing youth organizations and leaders wherein youth desks
and offices are formed in the city but also the benefits and opportunities presented
through youth involvement in the community development activities.

3.2.2 POTENTIALS

A. Strong coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development

(DSWD) accredited institutions.
Even with the city’s limited capacity to shelter Children in Need of Special Protection
(CNSP), the city thru the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) built
strong ties/coordination with accredited institutions that can accommodate referrals
for children needing residential care which served as an advantage since the city only
operates a temporary shelter.

B. Non-Government Organizations/Civic Organizations (NGOs/COs) and Individuals

who provide support to the children and other social welfare programs.
The Non-Government Organizations, Civic Organizations and private individuals
played a significant role in providing support to the scarcity of resources for the
children temporarily sheltered at the City Social Welfare and Development Office
(CSWDO). Their generous donations augment the basic needs of the wards and the
different social welfare programs and fill in the gaps that the local government could
not provide due to budget constraints.

C. Presence of GAD Ordinance/GAD Code in Angeles City

As stated in RA 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women of 2009, the City Government of
Angeles shall adhere to the provisions stated therein to ensure participation of

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women in nation building, to promote empowerment of women and pursue equal

opportunities of women and men.

Violence against Women and their Children as defined under RA 9262, the City
Government values the dignity of women and children and guarantees full respect
for human rights. The City Government recognizes the need to protect the family
and its members particularly women and children, from violence and threats to their
personal safety and security.

Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 as defined and penalized under RA 7877, the
City Government of Angeles shall value the dignity of every individual, enhance the
development of its human resources, guarantee full respect for human rights and
uphold the dignity of workers, employees, applicants for employment, students or
those undergoing training, instruction or education.

Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare as provided under RA 9344, the City Government
of Angeles adheres to the provisions stated therein which covers the various stages
involving children at risk and children in conflict with the law from prevention to
rehabilitation and reintegration.

Acts That Promote Trafficking in Persons under R.A. 9208, the City Government of
Angeles shall give highest priority to the enactment of measures and development of
programs that will promote human dignity, protect the people from any threat of
violence and exploitation, eliminate trafficking in persons, and mitigate pressures for
involuntary migration and servitude of persons, not only to support trafficked
persons but more importantly, to ensure their recovery, rehabilitation and
reintegration into the mainstream of society.

Republic Act No. 8353 known as Anti-Rape Law expands the definition of the crime
rape, reclassifying the same as a Crime Against Persons, amending for the Purpose
Act No. 3815, as amended, otherwise known as the Revised Penal Code, and for
other purposes. (September 30, 1997).

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Presence of Ordinance No. 303, series of 2011 (PO-669-12-11) which is an ordinance

enacting the Gender and Development Code of Angeles City, and for other purposes.

D. Presence of GAD Focal Point System in Angeles City

Presence of GAD Focal Point System in Angeles City headed by the City Mayor as the
Chairperson and co-chaired by an elected Chairperson from the representative of
women NGOs in the city who must not be a government employee either appointed
or elected and composed of other members as specified in the GAD Code Section 2A-
02.A.

E. Existence of Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 (R.A 9994)

Republic Act 9994 or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 is an act granting
additional benefits and privileges to senior citizens. This act is an amendment of RA
7432, which is known as an act that aimed to maximize the contribution of senior
citizens to nation building, granting benefits and special privileges and for other
purposes.

Under RA 9994, all eligible senior citizens are entitled to a grant of twenty percent
(20%) discount and value-added tax (VAT) exemption on goods and services which
includes:

 purchase of medicines, including influenza and pneumococcal vaccines and

such other essential medical supplies, accessories and equipment to be
determined by the Department of Health (DOH);
 professional fees of attending physician/s in all private hospitals, medical
facilities, outpatient clinics and home health care services;
 professional fees of licensed professional health workers providing home
health care services as endorsed by private hospitals or employed through
home health care employment agencies;

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 professional fees of licensed professional health workers providing home

health care services as endorsed by private hospitals or employed through
home health care employment agencies;
 medical and dental services, diagnostic and laboratory fees including medical
supplies in all private hospitals and medical facilities, outpatient and home
health care services (in accordance with the rules to be issued by
the Department of Health (DOH) in coordination with PhilHealth); booking in
hotels and similar lodging establishments, restaurants and recreation centers;
 admission fees charged by theaters, cinema houses and concert halls,
circuses, carnivals, and other similar places of culture, leisure and
amusement;
 actual fare for land transport travel in public utility buses and jeepneys, Asian
utility vehicles shuttle services, public railways (LRT, MRT and PNR), and
domestic air and sea transport; and,
 funeral and burial services for the death of senior citizens.

Moreover, senior citizens also get to enjoy the following benefits:

 income taxes exemption for those who are minimum wage earners in
accordance with RA 9504
 five percent discount on the monthly payment of water and electricity
supplied by provided that the meter is under the name of the senior citizen
and that the monthly consumption does not exceed 30 cubic meters of water
and 100 kilowatt-hours of electricity, respectively;
 discounts when they enroll in socioeconomic programs;
 Free medical, dental, diagnostic and laboratory fees in all government
facilities including X-ray fee, computerized tomography scan fee, and blood
test fees, subject to the guidelines to be issued by the DOH in coordination
with PhilHealth;
 free vaccination against the influenza virus and pneumococcal disease for
indigent senior citizen patients only;

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 education assistance ((through scholarships, grants, financial aids, subsidies

and other support books, learning materials, and uniform allowance) for
those who shall meet minimum admission requirements to pursue the
following: secondary, tertiary, post tertiary, vocational and technical
education, as well as short-term courses for retooling in both public and
private schools;
 continuance of GSIS, SSS and PAG-IBIG benefits at par with those in service,
up to the extent that is possible;
 upgrade of retirement benefits for those who used to be part of government
and private sector, at par with those who are in actual service
 exclusive discounts in special programs such as on purchase of basic
commodities, subject to guidelines to be issued by the DTI and DA;
 express or priority lanes in all commercial and government establishments;
 death benefit assistance for a minimum of P2,000 (which will be adjusted for
inflation) to be given to the nearest surviving relative of the deceased senior
citizen;
 a monthly stipend of P500 for indigent senior citizens;
 mandatory PhilHealth coverage for all indigent senior citizens; and,
 Social safety assistance in the form of financial, medicine and food assistance,
which shall be taken from the disaster/calamity funds of the LGU of the place
where the senior citizen resides.

F. Existence of City Ordinance creating Senior Citizens’ Code Ordinance No. 381, S-
2015
The city government passed an Ordinance that will ensure the uniform application,
efficient and effective implementation of the social justice program for the elderly in
Angeles City.

Ordinance No. 381, Series of 2015 entitled “An Ordinance Enacting the Senior
Citizens Code of Angeles City” was created to provide adequate social services and
improved quality of life through the adoption of an integrated and comprehensive

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approach towards health care program that gives priority for the needs of the
elderly.

G. Existence of Magna Carta for PWD (R.A 7277)

The city government has adopted Republic Act 7277 or the Magna Carta for the
Disabled Persons which provides for the rights and privileges of the disabled persons
and their integration into the mainstream of the society. The State acknowledges the
persons with disability as part of the society and that their full potentials must be
developed and improved so that they will become independent and functional.
Republic Act 7277 has been adopted to ensure their rehabilitation, self-development
and self-reliance, thereby achieving necessary skills and capabilities to take their
essential part in the community.
Every citizen should be involved in giving equal rights to the disabled persons that of
any other person in the society. Like any other people, the disabled persons should
live free and independent as possible without the discrimination from the society
where they belong. The rehabilitation of the disabled persons should be geared
towards community-based programs to encourage full support and participation
from the different sectors in the community. The private sectors are also
encouraged to extend their role as partners of the State in the society to foster
welfare of disabled persons in programs aimed to respond to their specific special
needs. Thus, cultivating full capabilities of the disabled persons and eventually attain
productive and fulfilling life.

H. Creation of PWD Office by virtue of the City Ordinance No. 310, S-2012
The city government passed Ordinance No. 310, S-2012 entitled “An Ordinance
Creating the Angeles City Office for Persons with Disability Affairs to be known as
(ACOPDA), Defining the Powers, providing its Functions, Appropriating Funds
therefore and for other purposes.” The ordinance is promulgated to:

a. To ensure full participation of persons with disability in all kind of

undertakings that shall bring them to fully obtain equalization of
opportunities within the city.;

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b. The city government recognizes the significant role and contribution of

persons with disability in the social and economic development thrusts of the
city and the same shall be promoting their total advancement and
development as individuals and as members of the community;
c. The city shall endeavor to extend all possible assistance with disability and
technical support to persons with disability so that they shall be fully re-
integrated into a mainstream of the society.
d. It shall ensure that all programs aimed at achieving the goals for the
protection and general welfare of the persons with disability are given
priority when resources are allotted, thus exerting all efforts to ascertain that
these programs are protected in times of economic austerity and structural
adjustments.
E. The existence of Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015 (R.A. 10742) section 25
(26), mandates the creation of a Local Development office in every province, city,
and municipality.
Mandated by Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015 (R.A. 10742) under section
26 is the creation of Local Youth Development Office in which its functions are to wit:
1) Register and verify of the youth and youth-serving organizations, 2) Provide
technical assistance to the LYDC of the concerned LGU in the formulation of the
LYDP, 3) Facilitate the election of the LYDC representatives, 4) Serve as secretariat to
the LYDC, 5) Conduct the mandatory and continuing training of SK officials and LYDC
members, 6) Provide technical, logistical and other support in the conduct of the
mandatory and continuing training programs, and to such other programs of the
Commission and DILG, 7) Coordinate with the Commission, with regard to the youth
programs within their jurisdiction and 8) Perform such functions as may be
prescribed by the law, ordinance or as the Mayor, the DILG, or the NYC may require.

F. The creation Angeles City Youth Development Office (ACYDO) by the virtue of
Executive Order no. 22 series of 2017
The city government through its Executive Order No. 22, S-2017, created Angeles
City Youth Development Office (ACYDO) via renaming the former Angeles City Youth
and Students Bureau (ACYSB) that focuses on the youth and students by

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guaranteeing that their rights and welfare are protected and upheld as the office
carries out its functions, tasks and responsibilities.

G. The coordination of ACYDO with the Mayor’s Office, Brgy. Officials, DILG, and
National Youth Commission (NYC)
Strong coordination stands for the proper cooperation. Therefore, the ACYDO
together with the Mayor’s Office, Barangay Officials, DILG, and National Youth
Commission (NYC) work hand in hand to guarantee purposeful alignment of the
activities/ programs that generally create greater coherence in achieving the desired
goals of development as unity of action is being established.

H. The SEC Registration of Youth for Empowerment and Progress and its recognition/
accreditation to NYC
With the supervision of and monitoring of Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC), Youth for Empowerment and Progress (YEP) is safeguarded in view of
securities and financial condition and operation as it is recognized/ accredited by the
National Youth Commissions (NYC).

3.2.3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

A. To provide quality social services to Angeleños

The Social Welfare and Development Office, one of the devolved departments under
the local government unit, is guided by its mission to provide care, protection and
rehabilitation of country’s population which has the least in life and need social
welfare assistance and social work intervention to restore their normal functioning
and participation in community affairs.

To achieve the goal and objective, the provision of an integrated welfare package to
its constituents based on their needs is of high importance partnered with a
coordinated effort from agencies, governmental and non-governmental, which can
best provide them. Advocating for policies and measures addressing social welfare
concerns is also a key factor in ensuring that quality social services is achieved.

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B. Transform Angeles City into a Gender-Sensitive and Responsive Locality

The GAD advocacy in Angeles City, which the GAD Focal Point System has been
aggressively pursued not only at the city level, but at the grassroots as well, has
given the city more faith and confidence in the capability to grow and realize the full
potential. The city shall follow and implement gender-responsive development
policies and programs, and work for the elimination of all forms of discrimination of
women and children to help transform Angeles City into a Gender-Sensitive and
Responsive Locality.

C. Make Angeles a Senior Citizen-friendly City

As the population of senior citizens increases, so does the need for our city to design
public spaces that are senior-friendly preserving safety and dignity and promoting
support and comfort. Public spaces need to be designed considering the needs and
preferences of older people with varying needs and capabilities. Walkable streets,
pedestrian amenities including sidewalks or footpaths, availability and proximity of
recreational facilities, adequate and appropriate lighting, signage and rest areas,
among others can do a lot to help senior citizens and make our city a Senior Citizen-
friendly City.

D. Improve the provision of basic social services given to senior citizens

Improving the quality of social services for the senior citizens comes with good
governance. The city government needs to facilitate existing laws and ordinances
geared towards the improvement of the quality of life of the sector. A shelter for
the homeless, free medicines and hospitalization for the indigent members, burial
assistance and social support will make their lives be lived with ease and comfort.

E. Provide awareness on the rights and privileges of senior citizens

The city needs to provide awareness on the rights and privileges of the senior
citizens which will uphold their rights. The awareness shall not solely for the
members of the sector only but for the other members of the society, regardless of
age, since all of us will become members of the sector in the future. This will help us

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become responsible citizens and be advocates of change. Making all members of the
society aware of the rights and privileges of the senior citizens likewise lessen the
occurrences of abuse and neglect.

F. To make Angeles a PWD-friendly City

Accessibility is about giving equal access to everyone. Without being able to access
the facilities and services found in the community, persons with disabilities will never
be fully included. However, there are innumerable obstacles and barriers that hinder
persons with disabilities. These include such things as stairs, lack of information in
accessible formats such as Braille and sign language, and community services
provided in a form which persons with disabilities are not able to understand.
To make the Angeles City a PWD-friendly City, it should be able to at least address
the PWDs special needs. It must strengthen provisions intended for the PWDs and
improve services for PWD concerns such as eliminating barriers and obstacles to
indoor and outdoor facilities; providing wheelchair ramps, lifts and elevators; wide
and accessible parking lots; and restrooms for PWDs among others. It must have
access to information, affordable and accessible housing, transportation, quality
medical care, and personal assistance services. Provide meaningful PWD activities
and projects to be conducted in a conducive environment and to avail of the benefits
as provided in the Magna Carta for PWDs and can establish local and international
linkages

G. To holistically develop the youth of Angeles City towards Community-Building

One of the overarching goals of the City is to build, develop, empower and maintain
the well-being of the youth sector. To accomplish such, seminars, activities and
programs are to be initiated, planned and carried out to address all the needs of its
youth: emotional, physical, relational, intellectual, creative and spiritual.

Overall, it may be said that the City, through its programs and activities, does not
only deem to protect the basic rights of vulnerable youth, encourage personal
growth, promote positive behavior change, and develop future leaders but also

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ensures that youth can live safe, healthy, and productive lives, which ultimately
strengthens the community in which they live.

H. To ensure the quality of service given to the youth of Angeles City

Youth Organizations provide information and counseling services for the youth of the
City of Angeles at the same time ensuring adequate and effective assistance.
Provision and allocation of sustainable funds for scholarship grants and student loan
programs for the eligible will be the indication of the attainment of this objective.

I. To accredit youth organizations and youth serving organizations within Angeles

City
To commence youth organizations is one of the monumental aspects of the City
government of Angeles. Thus, the accreditation of Youth Organizations is pursued
for the validation of quality and efficiency of the organizations within the City and for
the verification of their excellence.

J. To provide lasting solutions to youth concerns

Long-term and lasting solutions are vital to meet the necessities and basic needs of
the youth.

City’s fund allocation for conducting programs and activities to the youth, providing
and offering courses relevant to job employment, organizing massive youth
awareness programs, deployment and assigning of officials and representatives for
the youth desks and offices per barangay seek to address the raised youth crises.

K. To conduct activities vital in the development of every youth

Conducting youth summit, seminars and activities funded by the City government
will help the youth have the chance to work and communicate with each other and
work towards a common goal. These activities will practice and develop them to
become effective, confident and capable individuals of the City.

3.2.4 TARGETS AND STRATEGIES

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[Link] Targets
1. Rehabilitate existing facility and improve its capacity from 20 to 50
clients/wards.
2. To amend the GAD Code of the city by the year 2018
3. To be able to create and fill-up the Plantillia Positions by the year 2018
4. To be able to establish the Community Based Monitoring System (CBMS) by
2018
5. To establish a full functional shelter for VAWC and Human Trafficking Victims
by 2018
6. To establish a proper assisted living facility for abandoned aged citizens by
2018
7. To establish a training center/seminar rooms for livelihood, capability and
empowerment training programs by 2018
8. At least 150 indigent recipients will be given Burial Assistance per year.
9. 10% of the registered indigent members per year will be given Anti-Flu and
Anti-Pneumonia Vaccines.
10. 10% of the registered indigent members per year will be able to avail the
maintenance medicines.
11. At least 10 recipients per barangay (330 indigent sick members) will be
visited and be given food packages.
12. Within 2018, 30 out of 33 barangays with PWD Associations must have been
serviced by the Sheltered Workshop
13. 50% of commercial establishments will be informed on the rights and
privileges of PWDs and their willingness to display PWD advocacies
14. 100% celebration of the (4) institutional PWD activities
15. 95% improvement in the delivery of services to PWD
16. At the end of 2018, five (5) consistent local stakeholders have been identified
and at least two (2) international donors/foundation have been established
17. After 2017, the 33 barangays must have at least an established and
recognized youth organization and/or youth serving organization that is
accredited by the ACYDO.

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18. Within 2018, the ACYDO must have organized and established the Local
Youth Development Council (LYDC) of Angeles City
19. Quarterly Youth forum to discuss the arising concerns of the different sectors
of the youth to address their concerns immediately
20. Annual Youth Summit be organized by ACYDO
21. By the end of 2018, the ACYDO be fully functional with the mandate of DILG
and NYC
22. Partnership with concerned agencies through MOA
23. 95% of the high school graduate and under graduates be given skills training
and be endorsed to concern NGA’s for work force
24. The scholarship grants must increase by 20% per year and by 2019, the
Student Loan Program be materialized
[Link] Strategies
1. Allocation of budget intended for rehabilitation and upgrading of the existing
facility
2. Institutionalization of Bahay Pag-Asa
3. Strengthening of institution that cater to street children and mendicants
4. 60% of Day Care Centers improved towards a safe and conducive learning
5. 100% Improvement of mobility to provide rescue operations, transport
clients for referral to other agencies and institutions, off-site monitoring of
program implementation and relief and rehabilitation
6. Provision of integrated service to indigent families (4Ps beneficiaries)
7. Strengthening of Gender and Development (GAD) Office
8. Continuing information dissemination campaign
9. Continuing delivery of office services
10. Strengthening of OSCA Office
11. Continuing information dissemination campaign on the rights and privileges
of Senior Citizens
12. Continuous Data banking of all Senior Citizens
13. Continuing improvement of services for Senior Citizens concerns
14. Empowerment of Senior Citizens
15. Strengthening of PWD Office

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16. information dissemination campaign on the rights and privileges of PWDs

17. Comprehensive Data banking of all PWDs
18. Continuing improvement of services for PWD concerns
19. Enhance and intensify programs on education services
20. Strengthening of the ACYDO
21. Continuing enhancement of services for youth concerns and dissemination of
information on the advocacy, campaign, and programs
22. Continuous Registration, Data Banking, and Accreditation of all Youth
Organization and Youth Serving Organization

3.2.5 PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

Listed are the programs and the projects to achieve the goals, objectives and
targets:

1. Strengthening of City Social Welfare Development Office (CSWDO)

- Hiring of Additional Staff
- Procurement of service vehicle
2. Rehabilitation/upgrading of existing facility to cater to Children in Need of
Special Protection (CNSP)
3. Improvement of Bahay Pag-Asa to cater to Children at Risk (CAR) and
Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL)
4. Provision of appropriate rehabilitative programs and services to Children at
Risk (CAR) and Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL)
5. Conduct of orientation/seminar on the functionality of Barangay Council for
the Protection of Children (BCPC) and other related laws on children and
women
6. Rehabilitation/improvement of 70% of day care centers
7. Enrollment of additional indigent families to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino
Program (4Ps).

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8. Referral system and protocol in handling minors established and

implemented
9. Institutionalization of Gender and Development (GAD) Office
- Amendment of the GAD Code
- Fill up vacant permanent positions
- Improvement/Renovation of the following:
 GAD Office at second floor City Hall Building
 GAD Building located at City Hall Compound
 Women's Development Resource Center Building located at
Diamond Park, Barangay Balibago
 CSO Training Center located at City College of Angeles
- Equipment Improvement
- Systems Improvement
 Community - Based Monitoring System (CBMS)
- Development Trainings on latest updates on GAD Joint Memorandum
Circular from different National Department.
 Magna Carta of Women (R.A. 9710), R.A. 9262, R.A. 9208, R.A.
7610 and others
10. Continuing information dissemination campaign
- Production of Information Education Communication (IEC) Materials
- Tri-Media Guesting
- Posting of Billboards
- Conduct symposiums, film viewings, works shops, seminars and trainings
regarding gender laws and issues
- Conduct Health Awareness Campaign
11. Continuing delivery of Office Programs and services
- Anti-VAWC Program
 Anti-VAWC Council
 Anti-VAWC Paralegal Office
 Anti- Human Trafficking
- Barangay Outreach Program

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- Early Childcare & Children's Health Program

- GAD PhilHealth Program
- Gender and Development Program
 GAD Council
 GAD Office
- Indigenous Cultural Communities / Indigenous People's Affair Program
- Livelihood Program "Kabuhayan Para sa Kababaihan Kontra Kahirapan
(4K's)
- Maternal Health Care Program
- Social Amelioration
- Children in Conflict with the Law
- Special Program for Women Development
- Women Heal Program (Personnel Services)
- Activities
12. Strengthening of Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA)
- Improvement of OSCA Head Office at the Angeles City Hall Bldg.
- Manpower development through trainings
- Equipment Improvement
- Procurement of additional Service Vehicle
- Provision of honorarium for the desk officers
13. Establishment of Living Facility for Abandoned Aged Citizen
14. Strengthening of Senior Citizens Services
- Establishment of Senior Citizens Profile Database
- Issuance of Senior Citizen Discount IDs and Booklets
- Burial Assistance Project
- Procurement of Anti-flu and Anti-pneumonia vaccines
- Procurement of maintenance medicines for eligible senior citizens
beneficiaries
- Procurement of food packages for the indigent bedridden and neglected
sick members
- Conduct skills training
- Conduct celebrations and competitions for Senior Citizens

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- Conduct symposiums, fora, seminars/ skills training and celebrations

- Conduct Monthly meeting with Presidents of Barangay Senior Citizens
Associations
15. Strengthening of Persons with Disability Office (PWD)
- Enactment of an ordinance creating PWD Office with plantilla positions
- Manpower development through trainings
- Improvement of PWD Office
- Equipment Improvement
- Procurement of Service Vehicle
- Connectivity to local and international through internet connection
16. Strengthening of PWD Services
- Profiling of PWDs
- Production of Information Education Communication (IEC) Materials
- Tri-Media Guesting
- Posting of Billboards
- Conduct symposiums, fora, seminars/ skills training and celebrations
- Mentoring Sessions
- Linkages with local and international donors
- Issuance of PWD Discount ID without going to the PWD Office
17. Strengthening of Angeles City Youth Development Office (ACYDO)
- Staff development through trainings, seminars, and workshop
- Equipment improvement
- Construction of Youth Development Office
- Procurement of Service vehicle
- Connectivity to local, national and international through internet and
telephone connection.
18. Strengthening of Youth Development Services
- Production of information materials (online and offline)
- Tri-media guesting
- Posting daily, weekly, and monthly activities through social media
- Creation of Local Youth Development Council
- Conduct youth summit, trainings, seminar, workshop, and consultations

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- Creation of youth desk/office in every Barangay

- Additional budget for Project Assistance
- Registration, profiling, and accreditation of Youth Organizations and
Youth Serving Organizations

3.3 PEACE AND ORDER

3.3.1 CHALLENGES

A. Increasing number of street crimes

Crime levels are among the factors that tourists and investors consider when
considering what places to visit or invest to. Crimes are development issues that
need to be addressed. The high rate of crimes has direct effects on human welfare as
well as impact on economic growth and social development. Based on reports, the
Philippine National Police (PNP) is doing its best to bring down levels of street crimes
such as robbery, hold-ups and theft, particularly in highly urbanized areas. In Angeles
City, as in other developing cities, urbanization comes with many problems, and
these are results of the relentless exodus of people from rural areas to the cities and
urban centers.

Although there is a decrease of the total crime index of 3,239 in 2015 from 2,268 in
2016, the average monthly crime rate of 51.67 per 100,000 population still needs
immediate attention and action.

B. Recurring supply and demand of illegal drugs

Over the last few decades, we’ve made a lot of progress as a country in our efforts to
increase educational awareness of the issues associated with drug use. We’ve also
improved our ability to connect those who need it with the addiction treatment care
that will help them live without substance abuse. Unfortunately, the recurring supply
and demand of illegal drugs continue to haunt the ever growing economy of Angeles
City thus posing a big concern to the police force.

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The Angeles City Police Office (ACPO) with orders from the national government was
tasked to undertake measures to curb this menace thus needing a stronger Drug
Enforcement Unit.

The Philippines is facing a grave social ill that has been existing for many years -- the
massive proliferation of illegal drugs. The drug menace is compounded by other
social ills such as rampant criminality, lingering poverty, and corruption. Like any
other growing metropolis, Angeles City is no excuse from this epidemic.

Realizing that this drug epidemic prevents ordinary Filipinos, mainly the youth, from
developing their full potentials and enjoying the fruits of the country’s socio-
economic progress, several programs were undertaken to curb this social menace,
still, its recurring nature of supply and demands makes it a pressing issue that needs
to be addressed by the local government in support of the national government’s
battle against illegal drugs.

C. Rapid Urban Development may lead to inefficient provision of fire protection

services
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) as provided for in R.A. 6975, “An Act Establishing
the Philippine National Police under a Reorganized Department of the Interior and
Local Government, and for Other Purposes,” has primary functions, foremost of
which are, the enforcement of the Fire Code of the Philippines (R.A. 9514), and the
prevention and suppression of all destructive fires. In relation to the former, it issues
the Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) for all businesses and building
constructions, either for commercial or residential purposes.

However, rapid urbanization may create various environmental problems such as

increase in air and water pollution, decrease water supply and congestion thus
making it even more difficult for the provision of fire protection services due to
insufficient equipment and manpower.

3.3.2 POTENTIALS

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A. Special Enhancement Training of Personnel

Training presents a prime opportunity to expand the knowledge base of all
employees, including that of our police force. The provision of Self Enhancement
Training to officers gives a greater understanding of their responsibilities within their
roles and builds confidence which will enhance their overall performance. Police
officers who are competent and on top of changing this city’s current drug status
poses an advantage towards the achievement of curbing illegal drugs in the city.

B. National Scope
On January 1, 1991, RA 6975 otherwise known as the Philippine National Police Act
of 1991 was effected, thereby deactivating the PC/INP and reorganizing it into the
Philippine National Police (PNP). The basis of the Philippine National Police is the
constitutional provision which states among others that there shall be one police
force – national in scope and civilian in character.

Being under the direct supervision of the national government serves to be an

advantage since its programs and activities coincide with that of the national setting
providing more resources. In addition, the support of the local government units
further strengthens the police force in the proper disposal of their duties in the
communities.

C. National and local legislative support via DILG Memorandum Circulars, City
Ordinances and Executive Orders
The Constitution mandates that the government shall promote the quality of life of
the people. Towards this end, Section 16 of the Local Government Code of 1991
provides that local government units shall pursue undertakings to improve public
morals and maintain peace and order, among other and equally significant concerns.

The integrated efforts brought about by both national and local legislative support
ensures that intensive campaign against the trafficking of drugs and use of
dangerous drugs is systematically planned, implemented and enforced.

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D. Well trained firefighters

Training is the backbone of a fire department. It produces a well-prepared force that
through repetition increases the speed of operation and enhances proper execution
while reducing injuries.

E. Special Training
Special trainings provided to firefighters which involves sharpening their skills,
concepts, changing of attitude and gaining more knowledge to enhance the
performance of employees proved to be among the strengths of the BFP.

3.3.3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

A. Create a safe and peaceful community

Being true to their vision and mission, the PNP aims to make Angeles City a safer and
peaceful place to live and conduct business. With the support and assistance of the
community, enforcing the law, maintaining peace and order and ensuring public
safety would be an easy task.

B. Reduce illegal drug use

Drug abuse keeps people from having the best lives they can. It affects not only the
health but a person’s ability to work and his/her relationships as well thus making it
even more pressing to address this issue.

Addressing the issue on drugs is never an easy task but it is the goal of the city
through the Angeles City Drug Abuse Council (ACADAC) to at least reduce the use
and proliferation of illegal drugs.

C. Reintegrate victims of illegal drugs to society and be productive citizens

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The family is the main source of support and the agent of change to recovering
addicts thus deemed important that victims of illegal drug use be integrated to their
families and the society. Social support is necessary to ensure that recovering victims
are free from stigma and would eventually become productive citizens of the city.

D. To provide transport vehicle to indigent families who have drug-dependent family

members for rehabilitation
A ready transportation system would allow the ACADAC to efficiently carry out their
mandate to provide assistance to recovering victims of illegal drug use particularly in
providing assistance to indigent families who cannot afford to shoulder all the
financial aspects that treatment will entail.

E. Promote quality of life

A healthy community is one that is vibrant, productive and creative in maintaining its
well-being. Such a community takes care of all its members, including the elderly,
youth, handicapped; all of whom may be vulnerable in a variety of ways to the
impact of drug misuse and abuse.

The misuse of drugs and other substances is not only a problem that affects the
abuser, but also impacts every aspect of society and economy, including health care,
family life, law enforcement, employment, and the list goes on. As a government, we
need to do whatever we can to protect the people of Angeles City from the abuse of
legal and illegal substances. It is our goal to make human development a top priority
through strengthening families and communities, improving wellness and
preventative approaches and enhancing civil partnerships.

F. Adopt initiatory measures to address problems on illegal drug use, ensure peace
and order in the community and encourage the active participation of the multi-
sectoral groups.
A consolidated strategy is necessary to facilitate a joint effort between the local
government, the private sector and civil society to address the social problems
caused by drug misuse and abuse.

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We aim to significantly reduce the prevalence of drug use amongst Angelenos by

adopting measures and strategies that would prevent, effectively treat drug
dependents and combat the demand for as well as the availability and distribution of
illicit drugs, thereby minimizing the social harm and damage to the well-being of
society.

G. To be a responsive national fire protection agency and an effective implementor of

fire code
Being one of the fastest growing cities in terms of business and economics, it is but
fitting to ensure safety first not just in business establishments but in residential
areas as well.

Fires can incredibly be destructive posing risks not just to the community residents
and workforce, but the building establishment themselves and the equipment. Even
without injuries, city could face financial burdens from repair and rehabilitation
costs. Through an effective and efficient implementation of the fire code, Angeles
City has a lot to gain from having a safer, positive and more productive population,
and from less demand being placed on the health care and justice systems due to
injury.

3.3.4 TARGETS AND STRATEGIES

[Link] Targets
1. Reduce crime incidence to 50%
2. Reduce supply and demand of illegal drugs to 50%
3. To clear barangays of drug abuse by 90%
4. To provide a vehicle in transporting referral cases and ensure the speedy
treatment rehabilitation of drug dependents.
5. To meet the ideal ratio of fire trucks per population of 1:28,000 (14 units of
fire trucks for Angeles City)

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6. An established sub-station with one (1) pumper and one (1) ladder fire truck
to be manned by well trained personnel at Barangay Balibago
7. To equip all fire trucks with one (1) unit base or mobile radio and issue
portable radios to all responding personnel
8. To meet the ideal ratio of fireman per population (1:2,000) at least 200
firemen should be deployed for Angeles City

[Link] Strategies
1. Creation anti-street crimes program
2. Strengthening of Angeles Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) Office
3. Continuing information dissemination campaign on illegal drugs
4. To strengthen the ACADAC Office
5. To establish a community-based anti-drug program
6. To build strong linkages with other institutions
7. Continuing improvement of Fire Protection services
3.3.5 PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
Listed are the programs and the projects to achieve the goals, objectives and
targets:

1. Creation of the Task Force Green Hornet

2. Creation of the Local Anti-Criminality Plan (LACAP) on Anti-Motor napping
and all forms of street crimes
- Production of Information Education Communication (IEC) materials
3. Strengthening of Angeles City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ACADAC)
- Procurement of service vehicle
- Procurement of gadgets and communication equipment
- Enactment of an ordinance creating ACADAC Office
- Fill-up vacant permanent positions
- Manpower development through trainings
- Renovation of the ACADAC Office
- Improvement of Equipment and Systems
- Procurement of service vehicle

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4. Construction of the Angeles City Drug Treatment Rehabilitation Center

5. Renovation of the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) Office and Lock-up cell
6. Training of City Drug Enforcement Unit Personnel on Investigation and Close
Quarter Battle (CQB)
7. Drug Awareness Program
- Conduct of symposium and seminars
- Production of IEC materials
- Tri-Media Guesting
8. Out Patient and After Care Programs
- Referrals to Rehabilitation Centers/Mental Health Facilities
9. Procurement of lot at Barangay Balibago for the construction of Fire Sub-
Station
10. Procurement of communication equipment
11. Hiring of Local plantilla employees with driving skills

3.4 EDUCATION

3.4.1 CHALLENGES

A. CCA has yet to become a Local Economic Enterprise

The City College of Angeles is witnessing upsurge of enrollees that directs to the
need to construct new physical plants such as academic buildings with adequate
facilities and equipment and renovate/ maintain existing facilities to cater the in
streaming of students and to ensure the sustainability of quality education provision.

In view of the need to sustain the provision of quality higher education in the city,
physical plants, facilities and educational equipment are to be beefed up and looked
upon. For which, these press great impacts on the academic performance of
students. Otherwise stated, inadequate provision of facilities and resources to public
schools in the City would lead to poor academic performance of students.

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While the City College of Angeles has expressed preference to be a local economic
enterprise, local economic enterprises are meant to be self-sustaining, if not
revenue-generating unit, this may incur losses on a continuing basis.

B. All educational concerns have yet to be addressed

The population of Angeles City is on the rise. This ascribes not only to the heavy in-
migration that has constantly proceeded to the shortages of classrooms,
laboratories, and resources but this also calls attention to the school facilities and
materials in use. The double/ triple shifting of classes attests to the severity of
congestion problems among schools that is sought to be immediately addressed. The
lack of barangay census particularly among school-aged should be considered as well
as the practice of waste management/ segregation among schools in the city that
may cause serious health and social problems if not properly managed should be
taken into consideration.

C. Low percentage of sports events conducted by the City

Sports play a fundamental role in the development of physical, social and emotional
health of the citizens in a society. Angeles City, however, is challenged to be more
active in terms of the conduction of sports events. Data shows that out of 21 or
more sports events, only 6 namely basketball, volleyball, swimming, lawn tennis,
table tennis and chess are being conducted. Otherwise stated, the city is deprived of
platforms that encourage participants in sports and sports-related activities.

D. Low overall ranking of the City in Regional Sports Competition

At present, the City is confronted with greater challenge in terms of sports. The lack
of recognition, less attention given to the well-being of the athletes, trainers and
coaches, limited infrastructure and lack of training resources that corresponds to
Sub-par training directly attributes to the low ranking of the city when it comes to
Regional Sports Competitions.

3.4.2 POTENTIALS

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A. A quality higher education institution conducive to learning

Provision of a stimulating environment is a pre-requisite for better understanding
and learning. That, adequate physical facilities such as school buildings, laboratories,
libraries as well as the resources and services for quality education are improved and
provided by the city government in coordination with the involved institution.

B. A quality higher education institution where safe and security is a priority

City College of Angeles is committed to provide a safe and secure environment for
every member of the campus and community.

C. A quality higher education institution where love for the environment is being
exercised
Initiation, promotion and integration of environment-related programs in instruction
and research describe a sustainable and eco-friendly education institution in which
City College of Angeles takes the initiative to put it into practice.

D. A quality higher education institution where diversity in faith is embraced

City College of Angeles as an education institution actively promotes fundamental
Filipino values such as tolerance of other faiths and lifestyle. CCA promotes students’
awareness and respect for religious freedom. Preferentially, the institution
inculcates the value of diversity that will prepare students adequately for life in
modern society.

E. Existence of a Referral System Ordinance in addressing the congestion and

availability of lot and spaces
The city government through its ordinance no. 372, S-2015 otherwise known as an
ordinance promoting and establishing a systematic approach in dealing with school
congestion in all public schools in Angeles City directed attention towards the school
congestion problems among public schools in attempt to resolve it. The said
ordinance recognizes that school congestion is a perennial problem that impacts on
learning outcomes of public school children that the government shall primarily
address.

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In addition, written on the same ordinance is generated and/or identified credible

and practical measures that could be employed to address the school congestion
problem for public schools in Angeles City include construction of new classrooms in
schools that have available land for new classrooms and corresponding demand for
such and acquisition of additional land for schools that require more classrooms but
do not have land for said classrooms.

F. Availability of materials or equipment in segregation of garbage

Schools play a crucial role in inculcating waste segregation practice to the students.
The Local Government encourages the schools to throw their waste properly as it
makes the materials and equipment in segregation of garbage available.

G. Existing canteen
It is appropriate to restrict unhealthy food in an educational setting. The City
therefore, as it views school canteens contribute to the student development and
learning, upgrade these facilities and services to the level that would provide and
promote healthy eating habits and lifestyle.
H. Schools with hired guards
Every school requires skilled and trained security guards for the safety of students
and employees and to deal with different types of threats, including physical
intrusion of outsiders, the presence of dangerous material in the building of school
and assistance to the crowd controller during the special events in school.

I. Tapping of sponsors to finance the other sport events

Sponsorship has become an integral part of any sports competition. Getting
sponsored allowed athletes and organization to focus more on the training and
production of their sports as well as reduce the stress that comes with funding
money to train and put on events. The City, howsoever, managed to seek out
sponsors like Globe and San Miguel Corporation on occasional basis.

J. Tapping of private sports facilities to be use by local players

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All sports and sport-related activities require facilities to take place. Marquee Mall,
Robinsons Mall, New point Mall offers venues for sports events while Fontana
Leisure Park lends their facility specifically swimming pool to the athletes to practice
in.

3.4.3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

A. To be a local economic enterprise where the institution can exercise autonomy and
be a self-sustaining local higher education institution
In the current competitive business world, it is visible that higher education should
be fundamentally beneficial to both students and their educators. To achieve
degrees of top quality which is consistent with industry requirement, higher
education institutions are required to have an increase interest in creating not only a
conducive learning environment but also become self-reliant. The City College of
Angeles does not only aspire to become a local economic enterprise but it also
believes that having a higher education is essential part of life. Thus, it aims to
improve the quality of life through its market sensitive courses, professional skills
trainings, and other programs that are enabling to acquire theoretical knowledge as
well as to get a basic perspective of everything in life.
B. To provide an adequate facility for the growing number of CCA students
Facilities affect student outcomes and teacher instruction. Provision of adequate
facilities to accommodate the growing number of CCA students must be done with
certainty to assure the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process.

C. To comply with the requirements of CHED and accrediting organization

Compliance with the requirements of CHED and accrediting organization ensures the
quality standards of higher education institution.

D. To ensure safe and secure academic and working environment

Ensuring an environment that is organized and that is characterized by mutual
respect for both CCA students and educators makes the teaching-learning process
easier to take place.

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E. To promote proper waste management

Promotion and practice of proper waste management will have positive effects on
the environment per se and raise awareness on the declining environmental health
standards. The provision of the necessary equipment and/ or materials is indicative
of the attainment of this objective.

F. To promote spirituality among CCA students and employees

Spiritual development within the context of spiritual beliefs, values, and worship is
sought to be promoted as the CCA students and employees are provided with
opportunities to explore faith and develop personal relationship with God.

G. Accessibility of Basic Education – Education for All

Educating its citizen is the foremost responsibility of a society. As the city’s vision
statement states, “The local government shall protect and promote the right of all
citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate steps to make
such education accessible to all”. The city aims to provide available, accessible,
acceptable and adaptable education for its citizens that strive to the acquisition of
necessary knowledge and skills to produce productive citizens.
Furthermore, the city targets to provide quality enhancement of the education
environment and services by creating and implementing strategies for school
improvement. As obtaining quality education is the foundation in improving people’s
lives and sustainable development, achieving social development and human well-
being that is sustained shall be well established.

H. To determine the number of school aged at the barangay level

The significance of determining the number of school aged at the barangay level is
for the city government to discover whether the schools are big enough to
accommodate all school aged in the barangay to take a closer look on the current
class sizes and student-teacher ratio among the existing schools.

I. To decongest densely populated schools

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Ordinance No. 371, S-2012 or the Systematic Approach to School Congestion of

Public Schools Ordinance of Angeles City is implemented to address the school
congestion problems among public schools.

J. To implement proper segregation and regular collection of garbage

Because of human consumption and production activities, wastes have always been
associated with human existence. Wastes that are not properly managed can create
serious health and social problems in the community. To avoid this from occurring,
collection, segregation, disposal, recycling and reduction of unwanted materials
must be practiced in schools frequently.

K. To rid off vendors along school sidewalks

Vendors will no longer be allowed on school sidewalks for the safety and
convenience of the public especially the school aged.

L. To maintain safety & discipline of students

Schools need a disciplinary standard to achieve their educational objectives and
goals. Disciplinary measures help curtail harmful attitudes and behavior that go
against a school’s core values and rules. As a further matter, schools can benefit
from having a safer, more productive learning environment.

M. To become a competitive city in the field of sports competition

The availability, adequacy, standard, funding, maintenance, supervision, safety,
location and accessibility of sports facilities deserve adequate attention for sports
facilities to contribute to excellence in sports participation. Thus, Angeles City, by
allocating funds for the provision of several types of training resources and
infrastructures, deems to increase its citizenry’s participation in sports activities/
competitions.

N. To be able to conduct regular sports training and tournament.

Sports is one of the primary aspects that is vital to the development of every
individual. To be able to conduct regular sports training and tournament, tools,

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facilities and supplies are crucially needed such as sports complex, sports equipment,
provision of service vehicles to athletes, trainers and coaches with
allowances/incentives given to organize, manage and supervise a successful and
sustainable event.

O. To be able to conduct regular trainings for at least 20 events.

Of the many profits of regular sports training, building the strengths of the athletes is
important. Upon conducting regular fitness testing and sports training programs,
areas that need improvement can be modified accordingly and results of the
athletes can be monitored. This way valuable training time can be used efficiently.

3.4.4 TARGETS AND STRATEGIES

[Link] Targets
1. To be a local economic enterprise in 2018.
2. At least one (1) building that can accommodate the growing number of CCA.
3. 1 (one) auditorium that has a seating capacity of least 150 Pax.
4. Zero (0) number of victims of theft.
5. A constructed MRF facility before August 2017. All major vicinity of CCA will
have color-coded garbage bins
6. A renovated covered court that will be functional used even during extreme
weather changes.
7. Renovated pathways/ walkways before on or before 2 nd semester, 2017-
2018.
8. One (1) ecumenical prayer room that will be used for the spiritual needs of
CCA students and employees.
9. 1 (one) new canteen that can accommodate at least 150/ Pax.
10. Scheduled maintenance check of buildings, facilities, and equipment.
11. 100% school aged census per barangay
12. To achieve a 1:40 Teacher/pupil ratio and 1:1 classroom/teacher ratio
13. 100% construction of school buildings (0 needs)
14. Zero Waste

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15. Zero obstruction along sidewalk of schools

16. 100% safety of the students
17. To conduct at least 20 sports events in a year
18. To increase the ranking of the City in the Regional Competitions

[Link] Strategies
1. Come up with a feasibility study in preparation for CCA to be a local economic
enterprise.
2. Continuing construction of buildings and facilities
3. Implementation of waste management / waste segregation
4. Maintenance check of buildings and facilities
5. Data banking of school aged individuals at the barangay level
6. Continuing improvement of services regarding the sector of Education
7. Provide sustainable funding
8. Provide trainers and improve sports facilities or venues

3.4.5 PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

Listed are the programs and projects to achieve the goals, objectives, and
targets:

1. Conduct a feasibility study on becoming a local economic enterprise.

2. Construction of new academic building with required facilities and equipment
3. Maintenance of CCA Buildings and Facilities
- Procurement of Color-coded garbage cans in all areas of CCA
4. Reinforcement of Student Referral System
- Enactment of an ordinance requiring the barangay to conduct census
every other year
5. Land acquisition and construction of school buildings
6. Construction of Sports Complex
7. Strengthening of the Angeles City Sports Office
- Passage of an Ordinance mandatory allocating at least 40% share from
Amusement Tax

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- Procurement of supplies and equipment and service vehicles

8. Provide incentives/allowance to athletes, trainers and coaches

3.5 HOUSING

3.5.1 CHALLENGES

A. Presence of informal settlers

Informal settlement is an area in an urban location that is inhibited by poor people
who have no access to land or a home because many of the settlers have very little
resources or work skills, they often feel they have no choice but to occupy vacant
land to build a shelter. Informal settlements are largely defined because of the lack
of ownership the settlers have on the land in which they have erected shelter.

The presence of the informal settlers in the city has been a continuing challenge to
the city government. Many are living in make shift houses built on unsafe areas like
riverbanks, flood-prone areas, near railways and even on the streets. Some chose to
built their houses on private and government properties.

LUPAHO, since its inception, have registered 21,754 informal settlers living in private
and government properties and families who were living along riverbanks. There
were 15,311 families who were already settled with land titles and 6,443 families are
considered for the ongoing projects.

3.5.2 POTENTIALS

A. Cooperation and initiative of private land owners

With the initiative and support of private land owners, Memoranda of Agreement
was signed between land owners and the city government offering their lands for
settlement. The potential in encouraging private land owners to sell their property
secured a direct land negotiation between the land owners and the informal settlers
for a very low and affordable price enabling the settlers to eventually own the area

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where they have been living. The following table shows the 6,443 informal settlers
who are considered for the ongoing projects of LUPAHO.

NUMBER OF FAMILY-
BARANGAY INFORMAL SETTLERS SPECIFIC LOCATION OWNER OF PROPERTY
Amsic 206 Riverbanks
Amsic 133 Bangkusay St. Eloisa Narciso
Anunas 248 Riverbanks
Anunas 292 Purok 4 Narciso
Anunas 75 P3-Beside Basket Bonanza
Balibago 200 A. Santos R.D. Policarpio
Balibago 400 Hadrian 1,2,3 San Antonio Dev’t. Corp.
Balibago 200 Sto. Niño Paulita N. Galura
Capaya II 90 Beside Fiesta Tabun Alejandro Pineda
Capaya II 100 Violeta Homes Bank
Cuayan 317 Purok 6 Gawad Kalinga
Cutud 204 Purok 5 Lingat Property
Cutud 50 Purok 1 Guiao Property
Malabanias 511 Riverbanks
Margot 32 Riverbanks
Margot 71 Proper Flores-Mcrann
Margot 700 Proper Mcrann Estate
Mining 50 Proper Rivera Property
Mining 30 After Chapel, left corner Rivera Property
Ninoy Aquino 237 Riverbanks
Ninoy Aquino 300 4th and 5th St. Rosario Africa
Pampang 190 Riverbanks
Pulung Cacutud 120 Purok 7 Gonzales Property
Pulung Cacutud 100 Back of Christ The King Church Hizon Property
NUMBER OF FAMILY-
BARANGAY INFORMAL SETTLERS SPECIFIC LOCATION OWNER OF PROPERTY
Pulung Maragul 217 Ipil-ipil Chiqui Eusebio
Pulung Maragul 75 Airwolf Baliton Property
Pulung Maragul 131 Palligue – Ipil-Ipil Hizon Property
Pulung Maragul 322 Sitio Pader Jaoville Property
Sapangbato 85 Riverbanks
Sta. Teresita 120 Riverbanks
Sta. Teresita 500 Araw Malansik-Doña Paz Don Pepe Henson
Tabun 37 Riverbanks
Tabun 100 Purok 3 Extension Alejandro Pineda/Mendiola
TOTAL 6,443

B. Annual budget for land acquisition (P10M)

LUPAHO has allotted ten million pesos (P10,000,000.00) for the socialized housing
program which involves the development of three (3) hectares of land into housing
units for the homeless and the less privileged. The amount will be utilized for land
acquisition, land development/plan preparation and cost of construction.

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3.5.3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

A. Alleviate the condition of the informal settlers in Angeles City as far as housing is
concerned.
With the land titles on hand, these settlers will now have a place to call their own
and their family is ensured of an improved health status and safer place to live. They
can start a living through home-based livelihood like tending a sari-sari store or
handicrafts and the like in which families can engage to get themselves out of
poverty

B. Provide housing projects to qualified informal settlers

Only qualified informal settlers are entitled to the housing projects. The informal
settlers must be qualified depending on their status. Qualified families must:

a. Provide certificate of indigency from their respective Barangays;

b. Provide certificate of non-ownership of property (landless)

3.5.4 TARGET AND STRATEGIES

[Link] Target
1. Reduce the percentage of informal settlers by at least 30% yearly

[Link] Strategies
1. Development of housing site for relocation and resettlement for low-income
groups
2. Provision of housing projects

3.5.5 PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

Listed are the programs and projects to achieve the goals, objectives and targets:

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1. Acquisition of vacant parcel of land to serve as housing site for relocation and
resettlement
2. Construction of medium to high rise building to serve as relocation
- Conduct an inventory of all government and private lands available for
housing
- Encourage the land owners to sell their properties to the informal settlers
3. Enactment of City Ordinance on Socialized Housing
- Enactment of a city ordinance granting loan to the beneficiaries to
improve their dwellings
- Enactment of a city ordinance regulating strict compliance of all
subdivision developers in the implementation of the required 20%
socialized housing in subdivision as mandated by Section 18 of R.A. 7279

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