Greetings!

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As we commemorate and mark another milestone in promoting LGUs fiscal sustainability, this 28th-anniversarry’s celebration brings more significance as it highlights the launching of the enhance BLGF Official Website.
We, at BLGF Region 10, in pursuit of the Bureau’s mission/vision and mandate, is continuously seeking and accepting new and innovative approaches and techniques to improve local fiscal management. While our concerted efforts in promoting revenue generation strategies and monitoring local fiscal operations and administration registered consistent positive results, we believe that there are lots of things still remain to work and strive for to sustain the progress of BLGF’s capacity in improving LGUs financial performance.
With the enhanced website, while sporting a new look and design, it complied with the Administrative Order No. 39 for the institutionalization of corporate online identity for all government websites using prescribed templates and software tool. It also complied with the directive of the Secretary of Finance to improve transparency and good governance in local fiscal and financial management through effective web presence and online services.
Local government units and other stakeholders can now be provided with fast and easy accessibility of financial information they need. With this development of modern day technology, the needed sustainability of progress of BLGF’s capacity can now be put in a better perspective.
I am pretty sure, together with my staff that this enhance website shall be our vehicle to move us closer to our clients to provide fast, efficient and quality service.
Before closing this message, I would just like to invite everybody to come and visit us in a frequent manner.

Welcome to BLGF Region I0.

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BLGF Regional Director and staff
ABOUT US
PROFILE OF THE REGION

 Political Subdivision

Designated as Region X of the Philippines, Northern Mindanao occupies the north-central part of Mindanao Island, and the island-province of Camiguin. It is composed of five provinces, namely: Bukidnon, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte and the island of Camiguin. Lanao del Norte, which originally belonged to Region XII, was transferred to Region X by virtue of Executive Order No. 36.

It has two (2) highly urbanized cities, Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City and seven (7) component cities: El Salvador City and Gingoog City in Misamis Oriental, Malaybalay City and Valencia City in Bukidnon, Oroquieta City, Ozamiz City and Tangub City in Misamis Occidental. There are 84 municipalities and a total of 2,022 barangays.

The regional center is Cagayan de Oro City, where the national government’s regional offices and other big establishments are located.

Northern Mindanao is bounded on the east by the province of Surigao del Sur, the provinces of Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur on the west, Bohol Sea on the north and Davao del Norte on the south. This region has broad interior plains, as well as mountains and wide-ranging plateau.

Climate

It has a cool, mild and invigorating climate due to its abundant vegetation, natural springs and high elevation. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year.

Languages and Dialects

The region is inhabited majority by the migrants from Cebu and Iloilo. There are also Waray-warays, Tagalogs and Maranaos.

Major Industries

More than 60% of Northern Mindanao’s total land area is classified as forestland. The economy in the region is mainly agricultural. It is the third largest producer of corn and banana in the country. The region’s seas abound with fish and other marine products. There is also a booming growth of industries in the region particularly in Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City. The famous Del Monte Philippines, which shipped its products to the entire Philippines and Asia-Pacific region, is located in the province of Bukidnon and its processing plant is located in Cagayan de Oro City.  The Agus-IV to VII Hydroelectric Plants in Iligan and Baloi, Lanao del Norte supplies most of its electrical power in Mindanao. The economy of Northern Mindanao is the largest regional economy in the island of Mindanao.

Northern Mindanao aims to be the primary food basket of the country due to rapid land conversion in Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog and the Visayas. But industrialization remains to be a crucial component of the region’s vision of development.

Land, air and water transport are available in the region. Inter-island ships and airlines service passengers to and from Manila, Cebu, Zamboanga and other island provinces. Majority of the towns and cities in the region’s mainland provinces are linked by fine road networks. Buses and jeepney are the main land transport.

 

 

 

Famous Activities/Festivals

The following are the famous activities/events/festivals being held in Region I:

Ilocos Norte Pamulinawen Festival and Lantern Festival in Laoag City; Guling-Guling Festival in Paoay; Damili Festival in San Nicolas; Farmer´s Festival in Bacarra; Ani Festival in Dingras; Mannalon Festival in Marcos; Rit-Ritemong Cayong Festival in Sarrat; Tambora Festival in Currimao; Kangayedan Festival in Pagudpud

Ilocos Sur Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival and Longaniza Festival in Vigan City; Beach/Tobacco Festival in Candon City; Pinakbet Festival in Santa Maria; Bawang (Garlic) Festival in Sinait; Battle of Bessang Pass in Cervantes

La Union Feast of Our Lady of Caysasay, Rimat Ti Amianan and Minoyongan Garden Show in San Fernando City; Baggak Festival in Bauang; Basi Festival in Naguilian; International Long Board Cup and La Union Surfing Invitational/Surfing Festival in San Juan; Buybuy Festival in Burgos

Pangasinan Feast of the Senora De Manaoag and Galicayo Festival in Manaoag; Feast of the Senor Divino Tesoro in Calasiao; Pistay Dayat or Sea Festival in Lingayen; Bangus Festival in Dagupan City; Puto Festival in Calasiao; Sugpo and Malaya Festival in Binmaley; Talong Festival in Villasis; Goat Festival in Balungao; Pidudungo Festival in Bolinao; Mango-Bamboo Festival in San Carlos City; Pandan Festival in Mapandan; Longganisa Festival, Talaba Festival and Hundred Island Festival in Alaminos City; Binungey Festival in Anda; Corn Festival in Santo Tomas; Holistic Festival in Labrador

Population
Province
Number of Population
Ilocos Norte
547,284
Ilocos Sur
632,255
La Union
720,972
Pangasinan
2,645,395
Land Area
Province
NSCB Data
Assessors Data
Ilocos Norte
346,789
334,644,0482.32
Ilocos Sur
259600
2,213,659,619.37
La Union
149,770
2,183,547,353.25
Pangasinan
545,101
18,809,805,058.96
TREASURY AND ASSESMENT REPORTS

LOCAL SOURCES

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BUSINESS TAX

Write-ups/Articles and Analysis of Financial Data

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Real Property Valuation

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BLGF Regional Citizens Charter
Debt Service Ceiling

ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE ON DEBT SERVICE CEILING (REGIONAL OFFICE)

The issuance of Certificate on Debt Service Capacity of the LGUs is in conjunction with the Bureau´s LGU Debt Service Certification System, which determines the maximum amount an LGU can allocate for debt service. LGUs are issued certifications for their borrowing and debt service capacities as a requirement for sub-loan projects.

The procedure below defines the steps to be undertaken in the issuance of Certificate on Debt Service Ceiling (Borrowing Capacity) of LGUs

Availability of Service: Monday to Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00 PM except on holidays.

Clientele         : Local Government Units, GFIs

How to Avail of the Service:
STEP Customer / Client Service Provider (Offices / Units of BLGF) Duration of Activity (Under Normal Circumstances) Division / Person In-Charge Fees Form / Document
1 Submits Request for Debt Service Ceiling / Borrowing Capacity 20 minutes
2 Receives letter request by the Prov / City / Mun LCE together with documentary requirements 3 minutes Receiving Clerk
3 Records letter request in the log book and attach routing slip for Action Officer 5 minutes Receiving Clerk
4 Routes to Action Officer concerned RD – ARD or duly authorized Officer
5 Evaluates / reviews completeness of documentary requirements

  • if with complete documentary requirements, prepare letter / endorsement to CO for issuance of Certification
  • if not complete or with deficiency, prepare letter to LCE concerned for submission of lacking requirements
 2 hours15 minutes15 minutes SpLTE PLM / MGB / MBB
6 Forwards draft / final letter to RD or in her absence, to ARD for signature / approval 10 minutes RD – ARD
7 Records and releases documents 10 minutes AO IV LTD / HRMA EPM
8 Files
END of TRANSACTION
Req. of Cert. on Debt Service Ceiling

Documentary Requirements for the Issuance of Certificate on Debt Service Ceiling (Regional Office)

  1. Statement of Actual Income and Expenditure for the past three (3) years duly certified and audited by the Local Accountant and Auditor with the following supporting documents:
    • Trail Balance
    • Balance Sheet
    • Report of Revenues and Receipts
    • Status of Appropriations, Allotment and Actual Obligations Incurred
  2. Current Year Annual Budget and Annual Investment Plan
  3. Certification of the taxable Assessed Value for the past three (3) years and the date of the last successful conduct of General Revision of Real Property Assessments duly Certified by the Municipal Assessor
  4. Certification of the annual IRA received for the last three (3) immediate Preceding Years (Gross & Net) duly certified by the Local Treasurer
  5. Certification of existing loans, if any, duly certified by the Local Treasurer and / or lending institution with the following details:
    • Kinds of Loans and Other Obligations
    • Purpose of Loans and Other Obligations
    • Name of Lending Institution
    • Date of Approval and Other Maturity
    • Terms and Conditions (Interest rate & no. of years to pay)
    • Annual amortization
    • Latest Balance Loans and Other Obligation
    • Current
    • Arreages
  6. COA Annual Audit Report for the immediate preceding years
STEP Customer / Client Service Provider (Offices / Units of BLGF) Duration of Activity (Under Normal Circumstances) Division / Person In-Charge Fees Form / Document
1 Submits Request for Certification on Income Classification 20 minutes Letter request
2 Receives letter requests by the Pro / City / Mun LCE and other stakeholders 3 minutes
3 Records letter request in the log book and attach routing slip for Action Officer 5 minutes
4 Forwards letter to RD or in her absence, to ARD for scrutiny 2 minutes
5 Routes to Action Officer concerned 5 minutes RD / ARD
6 Prepares letter with attached 20 minutes
7 Certified copy of income class AO IV LTD / HRMA EPM
8 Forwards letter request to RD or in her absence, to ARD for signature / approval 10 minutes RD / ARD
9 Records / releases documents 10 minutes AO IV LTD / HRMA EPM
END of TRANSACTION
Response to Queries

Response to Queries

The procedures below define the steps to be undertaken on queries or requests from the time the queries or other forms of communication are received to the time the responses are recorded.

Availability of Service: Monday to Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00 PM except on holidays.

Clientele         : Local Government Units Other Agencies Taxpayers

How to Avail of the Service:
STEP CLIENT / CUSTOMER SERVICE PROVIDED DURATION OF ACTIVITY (Under Normal Circumstances) Division / Person In-Charge Fees Form / Document
1 Customer / Client submits a list of three (3) ranking eligible recomm endees together with the documen tary requirements of each in accordance with Sec. 470 and 471 of the LGC of 1991. Receive and records incoming list of recomendees with documentary requirements Ten (10) minutes Any of the following in the receiving area: None Logbook
2 The documents goes to the Regional Director for appropriate delegation Fifteen (15)minutes RD Letter / documents
3 The documents is referred to the concerned Action Officer for appropriate action

  • Pre – evaluates qualifications of the three (3) recommendees to ensure that they all meet the prescribed qualification requirements

– If there are lacking documents, prepares communication to the concerned client

 Five (5) days from receipt of complete documents Documen tary require ments
4 Prepares Comparative Evaluation of recommendees and determines their rating after receipt of complete documents Three (3) days after pre – evaluation -do- Compara tive Evaluation Sheet
5 Presentation to the RD the comparative evaluation sheet for the scheduling of deliberation for the Regional PSB.
6 Prepares communication to the Provincial Treasurer concerned to be signed by the RD (member of the PSB) for the schedule of preliminary regional deliberation. Letter
7 The Regional Personnel Selection Board (RPSB) will convene for the preliminary deliberation.

  • Prepares resolution for signature
 One (1) hour to Two (2) hours Chairman:
RD
Members:
ARD
PT		 RPSB Resolution
8 Prepares endorsement to BLGF, Central Office with the Resolution and the documentary requirements for final evaluation and issuance of appointment Thirty (30) minutes Signed endorse ment & RPSB resolution
9 For recording, sorting and mailing Thirty (30) minutes Records Officer Logbook
10 Files copy and maintains records Records Officer
END of TRANSACTION
Prelim Processing of Appointments

PRELIMINARY PROCESSING OF APPOINTMENTS (Regional Office)

The Bureau by virtue of its mandate supervises the local treasurers nationwide. Relative to this, it processes the appointment of Treasurers and Assistant Treasurers.

The procedure below defines the steps to be undertaken in the preliminary screening / processing of appointments of treasurers and assistant treasurers from the time of submission of qualified recommendees until the endorsement to the BLGF, Central Office for final evaluation and issuance of appointment.

Availability of Service: Monday to Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00 PM except on holidays.

Clientele         : Local Government Units

How to Avail of the Service:
STEP CLIENT / CUSTOMER SERVICE PROVIDED DURATION OF ACTIVITY (Under Normal Circumstances) Division / Person In-Charge Fees Form / Document
1 Customer / Client submits a list of three (3) ranking eligible recomm endees together with the documen tary requirements of each in accordance with Sec. 470 and 471 of the LGC of 1991. Receive and records incoming list of recomendees with documentary requirements Ten (10) minutes Any of the following in the receiving area: None Logbook
2 The documents goes to the Regional Director for appropriate delegation Fifteen (15)minutes RD Letter / documents
3 The documents is referred to the concerned Action Officer for appropriate action

  • Pre – evaluates qualifications of the three (3) recommendees to ensure that they all meet the prescribed qualification requirements

– If there are lacking documents, prepares communication to the concerned client

 Five (5) days from receipt of complete documents Documen tary require ments
4 Prepares Comparative Evaluation of recommendees and determines their rating after receipt of complete documents Three (3) days after pre – evaluation -do- Compara tive Evaluation Sheet
5 Presentation to the RD the comparative evaluation sheet for the scheduling of deliberation for the Regional PSB.
6 Prepares communication to the Provincial Treasurer concerned to be signed by the RD (member of the PSB) for the schedule of preliminary regional deliberation. Letter
7 The Regional Personnel Selection Board (RPSB) will convene for the preliminary deliberation.

  • Prepares resolution for signature
 One (1) hour to Two (2) hours Chairman:
RD
Members:
ARD
PT		 RPSB Resolution
8 Prepares endorsement to BLGF, Central Office with the Resolution and the documentary requirements for final evaluation and issuance of appointment Thirty (30) minutes Signed endorse ment & RPSB resolution
9 For recording, sorting and mailing Thirty (30) minutes Records Officer Logbook
10 Files copy and maintains records Records Officer
END of TRANSACTION
Counseling

COUNSELLING (Regional Office)

Availability of Service: Monday to Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00 PM except on holidays.

Clientele         : Local Government Units Other Agencies Taxpayers

How to Avail of the Service:
STEP CLIENT / CUSTOMER SERVICE PROVIDED DURATION OF ACTIVITY (Under Normal Circumstances) ACTION OFFICER/S FEES FORM
1 Client / customer asks / inquires from the receiving officer regarding their predicament / query Five (5) minutes Any of the following in the receiving area:
2 Receiving Officer will accompany the client to the Officer concerned. Three (3) minutes
  • RD
  • ARD T
  • or any of the concerned employee
3 The client / customer will confer with the concerned officer / employee their predicament or query on what to do. Thirty (30) minutes to One (1) hour or depending on the complexity of the transaction
  • Concerned action officer
Assistance on Local Treasury & Assessment Operations

Technical Assistance on Local Treasury and Assessment Operations (Regional Office)

The service is designed to provide technical assistance on treasury and assessment operations in terms of revenue generation, local taxation, real property assessments and other related matters and provides information / data to regional line agencies, LGUs, private sector and the general public.

Availability of Service: Monday to Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00 PM except on holidays.

Clientele         : The service may be availed by Provincial, City and

Clientele         : Municipal Treasurers and Assessors, Regional Line Agencies, LGUs, private sector and the general public.

How to Avail of the Service:
STEP Customer / Client Service Provider (Offices / Units of BLGF) Duration of Activity (Under Normal Circumstances) Division / Person In-Charge Fees Form / Document
1 Client requests data / information / assistance either by walk – in, phone call or letter. Accepts the call and refer to concerned Section.Accepts walk – in clients and refer to concerned Section. 1 minute1 minute Receiving ClerkReceiving Clerk None
2 Client discusses with concerned staff the requested data / information / assistance requested. Provides data / information / assistance as requested.Accepts and record the letter request.Assigns letter request to Action Officer.Review / evaluate request and prepare action.
simple transaction
complex transactionReview and countersign the prepared action before final signature of the Regional Director.Record the documents before release.Release the documents for mailing.		 Minimum of 30 minutes (depending on the coverage of subject matter referred to)5 minutes5 minutesw/in 5 days
w/in 10 days30 minutes5 minutes10 minutes		 Action OfficerReceiving ClerkRegional DirectorAction OfficerAsst. Regional Director / Regional DirectorRecords OfficerRecords Officer
END of TRANSACTION
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Quarterly Accomplishments
News Item / Release
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