Maria, Siquijor, 08 February 2024. The Municipal Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Coordinating Board of the Local Government Unit of Maria in the province of Siquijor convened last 08 February 2024 at the SB Session Hall in preparation for the 2024 CBMS operation in the said municipality.  

Prior to the convening proper, Hon. Roselyn T. Asok, the municipal mayor issued Executive Order No. 88, Series of 2024, an order organizing the Maria Municipal CBMS Coordinating Board and defining the composition and functions of the council members.

The honorable mayor presided the convening and expressed her gratitude on the support PSA in the coming 2024 CBMS operation. The convening was also attended by EnP Jake M. Maglahus, MPDC as the lead core team of the CBMS and heads and representatives from the different departments such as LCR, MSWD, Budget Division, Treasurer’s Office, Assessor’s Office, RHU, DRRM, MAO, LGOO, MENRO, Tourism Office. Representatives from the Philippine National Police, Siquijor Police Station, the Department of Education, president of the Association of Barangay Captains in the municipality and the private sector were also present.

During the convening, overview and objectives, scope and coverage of the 2024 CBMS, its legal bases, data privacy and confidentiality of information were discussed by SrSS Jill Bernadette C. Abing and SS II Rosario S. Atay. It was followed by the discussion of the roles and responsibilities of the members of the MCCBs as per CBMS Council Resolutions Nos. 1 and 2. It was also included in the convening the possible assistance that will be provided by the board for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the CBMS operation in the locality.