WENT OF Dy, & OFFICIAL %, 3 SRELEASED? Republic of the Philippines pee) DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT: ae s DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, EDSA corner Quezon Avenue, Quezon City'4! eine “Telephone Nos. 95.03.28 - 925.03.37 + 925.03.71 wy, RECORDS SECTION ew. dilggov.ph “ha05 we OFFICE OF THE UNDERSECRETARY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT January 11, 2018 ‘MEMORANDUM FOR : DILG REGIONAL DIRECTORS Regions IX-XIIT SUBJECT : MARTIAL LAW INSTRUCTIONS NO. 1 ON MONITORING SYSTEM FOR LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVES IN MINDANAO TO GUARANTEE THEIR PRESENCE IN THEIR MUNICIPALITIES AND CITIES, AND THE DELIVERY OF BASIC SERVICES TO THEIR CONSTITUENTS: Respectfully furnishing you a copy of the letter, of Director Ronald Patrick T. Rubin, Legal Support Focal Person for the Implementation of Martial Law and Chief of Internal Audit Service of the Department of National Defense, in relation to the abovementioned subject. ‘This Instruction is enjoining all Provincial Governors of Mindanao including ARMM Governors for full compliance of the said order. Relative thereto, may we request for the widest dissemination of this Instruction to all concerned Local Chief Executives. Further, as per phone conversation with Director Rubin, the provincial governments are to forward to the Office of the Martial Law Administrator a copy of the report they are to submit to the DILG in relation to their compliance to DILG MC No. 2017-34 dated February 21, 2017, particularly on habitual absenteeism. For coordination, and related queries, you may coordinate with the DND Office of the Internal Audit Service through Telephone No. (02) 982-5600 local 5658. Al ‘A. PANADERO UndersecretaryRepublika ng Pilipinas Republic of the Philippines D004. BKagawaran ng Tanggulang Pambansa! Department of National Defense EDUARDO M. ANO 3 DELE Officer-in-Charge | / i ry Office of the Secretary ete! Department of the Interior and Local Government # OORT Quezon City Dear Undersecretary Afio: This is to officially transmit the attached certified true copy of Martial Law Instructions No. 1 series of 2018 with the subject: Monitoring System for Local Chief Executives in Mindanao to Guarantee their Presence in their Municipalities and Cities, and the Delivery of Basic Services to their Constituents, issued by the Martial Law Administrator, Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana on 08 January 2018. The Martial Law Instructions 01 s. 2018 directs the ARMM Governor and the Provincial Governors of Mindanao, in coordination with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police and other law enforcement agencies to provide a monitoring system for the Local Chief Executives of the cities and municipalities in Mindanao to ensure their presence in their cities or municipalities. The monitoring system seeks to ensure the proper and timely delivery of government programs and basic services to the constituents in Mindanao, and the proper discharge of their functions by the LCEs. It is respectfully requested that copies of Martial Law Instructions No. 1 series of 2018 be disseminated to the ARMM and Provincial Governors in Mindanao, the Local Chief Executives of the cities and municipalities covered by the order, the Philippine National Police, and other law enforcement agencies under the DILG for immediate implementation. Thank you. Director Rohalgl Patrick T. Rubin Lega} Suyport Focal Person for the Implementation of Martial Law; & Chief, Internal Audit Service DND Core Values: Patriotism, Professionalism, Good Govemance ‘ofa tmnt At Sever DND Buin, Cane Garr Emio Agana, zon i110 Tet) 828Republika ng Pilipiias RKagawaran ng Tanggulang Pambansa Tanggapan ng Kalihim Republic of the Philippines Department of National Defense Office of the Secretary OFFICE OF THE MARTIAL LAW ADMINISTRATOR JAN 08 2018 Martial Law Instructions No, © 1 To : Provincial Governors in Mindanao; ARMM Governor; Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines; Director General, Philippine National Police; Other Law Enforcement Agencies; and All Concemed SUBJECT : Monitoring System for Local Chief Executives in Mindanao to Guarantee their Presence in their Municipalities and Cities and the Delivery of Basic Services to their Constituents 1, Pursuant to Proclamation 216 series of 2017 declaring a state of Martial Law in Mindanao, the President issued General Order No. | series of 2017 defining, among others, the scope of, the powers of the Martial Law Administrator in Mindanao: “Section 2. Mindanao Martial Law Administrator and Implementor — The Secretary of National Defense is hereby designated as the Administrator for Martial Law in Mindanao, and the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines shall be the Implementor thereof. Section 3. Scope and Authority. The Armed Forces of the Philippines shall undertake all measures to prevent and suppress all acts of rebellion and lawless violence in the whole of Mindanao, inciuding any and all acts in relation thereto, in connection therewith, or in furtherance thereof, to ensure national integrity and continuous exercise of the Chief Executive of his powers and prerogatives to enforce the laws of the land and to maintain public order and safety. Further, the AFP and other law enforcement agencies are hereby ordered to immediately arrest or cause the arrest of persons and/or groups who have committed, are committing, or attempting to commit the above-mentioned act Section 4. Limits. The Martial Law Administrator, the Martial Law Implementor, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and other law enforcement agencies shall implement this Order within the limits prescribed by the ConNituti laws, rules and regulations. cen{iFieD XXX ARLENE D. (MANJARES ‘Chief, Records Divan Administrative Service, BND ‘Sno Soca Ravn OND Br Cg ney Es SIS OREN TD TORRBTTATNT Fox BITE GIONSection 7. Guidelines. The Martial Law Administrator may issue further guidelines to implement the provisions of this Order, subject to the limits set forth in the Constitution and other relevant rules and regulations.” 2, Reports have been received by the Office of the Martial Law Administrator regarding the prevalence of absentee Local Chief Executives in Mindanao, The absence of the Local Chief Executives, in some cases, results in the total failure in the delivery of vital basic services to their constituents. This situation presents a very serious concem as the lack of basic services leads to a general dissatisfaction with Government, which has been determined to be one of the leading causes for individuals to join rebel or extremist groups. 3. Pursuant to Sections 3 and 7 of General Order No. 1 dated 30 May 2017, the Provincial Governors of Mindanao, and the ARMM Regional Governor are hereby directed to ensure that Local Chief Executives under their general supervision are placed under a clear monitoring system that will guarantee their presence and the delivery of government programs and services to the constituents of the respective LGUs. 4. The Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, and other law enforcement agencies are hereby directed to coordinate with and assist the Provincial Governors and the ARMM Regional Governor in monitoring the presence of the Local Chief Executives in the municipalities and cities in areas covered by Martial Law. 5.At the end of each month, regular compliance and evaluation reports are to be consolidated at the provincial level and submitted to the Office of the Martial Law Administrator, 6. For strict compliance. DELFIN. LORENZANA Martial Law Administrator © sere TINSOAEAET ‘DNL-180080 \ ‘Bro Soe, Ram 1 OND Way, Cap Gro Eo Rayna OH TG TRS RT AAT Fae BATT OG