2017 MASA MASID Accomplishment Report
2017 MASA MASID Accomplishment Report
Introduction
On September 2, 2016, the Department of the Interior and Local Government issued
Memorandum Circular No. 2016-116 to all Provincial Governors, ARMM Regional Governor,
City/ Municipal Mayors, Punong Barangays, DILG ARMM Regional Secretary, DILG Regional
Directors, and Field Officers, and others concerned, on the subject of „Implementation of MASA
MASID (Mamamayang Ayaw sa Anomalya, Mamamayang Ayaw sa Iligal na Droga) Program‟.
The MASA MASID Program is a community-based initiative to engage volunteers in the
fight against criminality, corruption, and illegal drugs. It adopts a multi-sectoral and mass-based
approach to ensure an effective war against illegal drug-related crimes. Its goal is to achieve safe
and drug-free community by (1) conducting information and education campaigns against
corruption, criminality and illegal drugs in communities, (2) establishing reporting mechanisms,
(3) formulating community-based rehabilitation/ intervention programs for victims, and (4)
promoting the spirit of volunteerism to encourage people to become agents of positive change.
The MASA MASID Program intends to engage the community in its advocacy by
employing the strategy of unifying and mobilizing Barangay UBAS Action Teams (UBAS
BATs) with Civil Society and NGO members of Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADAC)
and Barangay Peace and Order Councils (BPOC) to diminish crime, foster peace, order and
security, serving as the “umbrella organization” of all the barangay-based institutions concerned
in advocating peace and order and public safety in the community level.
On October 9, 2017, a Provincial Orientation was held in Santiago City to discuss the
Revised Guidelines of the MASA MASID Program. The Program was first intended for
criminality, corruption and illegal drugs; during the Provincial Orientation, extremism and other
threats to peace and security were included. Hence, the final working definition of the program:
In the MASA MASID Program, to address the long standing battle against criminality,
corruption, and illegal drugs, the faith-based organizations and community volunteers will be
engaged through the Ugnayan ng Barangay at Simbahan (UBAS). It will bank on the
participation of the common people to spark the spirit of volunteerism in the community.
As a strategy, MASA MASID shall mobilize and converge the UBAS Barangay Action
Teams (BATs) with the member CSOs and NGOs of Barangay-Based Institutions, particularly
the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) and Barangay Peace and Order Council
(BPOC) to advocate crime prevention, peace and order, security, and in enhancing transparency
and accountability in the barangay. It will serve as an „umbrella organization‟ of all barangay-
based institution concerned in advocating peace and order and public safety in the community.
For its initial implementation, MASA MASID is designed to enhance the conduct of
advocacy and education campaigns and information gathering to reduce the supply and demand
of illegal drugs, and community-based rehabilitation program to address the need for
interventions of the surrendering drug personalities in the country.
Objectives
Purpose
The purpose of the MASA MASID Program is to promote synergy between the state and
the private sector to contribute in ridding the country of corruption, illegal drugs, criminality, and
violent extremism and other threats to peace and security.
Implementation strategies
A. Advocacy
to heighten the level of awareness on corruption, illegal drugs, criminality, and violent
extremism and other threats to peace and security.
to encourage community participation and partnership building
B. Reporting System
established in various modes to gather and assess information for referral to appropriate
agency/ies.
C. Volunteerism
anyone could be a MASA MASID Volunteer. They could visit either visit the nearest
DILG city/ municipal field office and fill out the MASA MASID registration form or
they could visit the nearest barangay hall and approach the Punong Barangay or
Barangay Official who is a member of the MASA MASID Team.
Vision
The MASA MASID Isabela envisions Isabela as a community free from corruption, illegal
drugs, criminality, violent extremism and other threats to peace and security, through heightened
engagement and involvement of Isabelino as volunteers of the program, ultimately yielding to an
excellently progressive and prosperous Philippines.
Mission
The MASA MASID Isabela‟s mission is to heighten community engagement and involvement in
the program by providing enlightenment concerning Isabelino‟s roles as responsible citizens; and
mobilizing them as volunteers toward a community free from corruption, illegal drugs,
criminality, violent extremism and other threats to peace and security.
On Executive Orders
On January 20, 2017, Governor Faustino G. Dy III issued eight (8) Executive Orders
supporting the initiative, namely:
1. Create provincial MASA MASID Task Force to ensure LGU compliance with DILG
Memorandum Circular 2016-116 and provide funding therefore.
2. Direct all local chief executives in the Province of Isabela to organize their respective
Expanded Ugnayang Barangay at Simbahan (expanded UBAS) Technical Working
Group and ensure the creation of MASA MASID teams at the barangay level.
3. Direct all the 1,018 barangay Local Government Units in Isabela to organize or
strengthen their respective Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADAC) and
Baranagay Peace and Order Councils (BPOC), and further direct the provincial president
of the Liga ng mga Barangay to ensure the complete organization of the same not later
than Februrary 28, 2017.
4. Direct the Department of Education schools division office to incorporate within the
DEPED curriculum one hour of discussion on drug abuse every week, using the
information and education campaign materials published by the provincial information
office.
5. Direct the provincial information officer to lead in the MASA MASID Program
information dissemination activities, including the conduct of summits and trainings and
the production of Information and Education Campaigns (IEC) materials for immediate
distribution to all barangays, Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADAC), and
Barangay Peace and Order Councils (BPOC).
6. Create the MASA MASID social media team to enhance the implementation of the
MASA MASID Program against criminality, corruption and illegal drugs.
7. Establish the provincial MASA MASID hotline under the provincial MASA MASID
Task Force as a 24/7 response and advisory mechanism to address the public‟s queries
and concerns on the MASA MASID Program.
8. Direct the Isabela Volunteers against Crime (IVAC) to focus its anti-criminality activities
on corruption and anti-illegal drugs, in support of the MASA MASID Program of the
national government.
Legend:
Complete Submission
Incomplete Submission
No submission
Legend:
Legend:
Complete Submission
Incomplete Submission
No submission
Executive Order No. 4
In compliance to Executive Order No. 4, Edna P. Abuan, PhD - the OIC of the Office of
the Schools Division Superintendent issued Division Memorandum No. 14, s. 2017 to the
District Supervisors/ Principals In-Charge, Public and Private Secondary and Elementary School
Heads, Teachers, and other Education Stakeholders on „Implementation of Executive Order No.
04‟ directing all elementary and secondary school heads in the Division to strictly observe the
conduct of one-hour a week integration on Drug Abuse Prevention.
Division Memorandum No. 15, s. 2017 „Suggested Activities in Adherence to Executive
Order No. 04‟ was also issued to the District Supervisors/ Principals In-Charge, Public and
Private Secondary and Elementary School Heads, and Teachers which contained suggestions to
further fortify the support and compliance of SDO-Isabela through additional co-curricular
activities in all elementary and secondary schools in the Division such as poster-making, slogan
writing, essay writing, best lesson plan on NDEP integration, jingle contest, best NDEP corner
and best NDEP school implementer. Guidelines, mechanics, criteria for poster-making contest
and slogan contest, on-the-spot essay-writing contest, best NDEP corner, best lesson plan were
also included in the memorandum.
Name School
CORRUPTION
Christina Pascual Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Mary Joy Basilio Lalauanan High School
Angelo Gaspar Lalauanan High School
Maria Angela Abulos Muñoz National High School
Marla Allyson G. Bautista Burgos National High School
Mary Rose Ocampo Burgos National High School
Angel Arlizuela Lalauanan High School
Domingo A. Agustin, Jr. Alibadabad National High School
Nylamme Germono Baysic Cagasat National High School – Annex
Inofemia G. Guado Muñoz National High School
Kisha Clare Santiago Casa Del Niño Montessori School
AJ Vanessa Bergonia Lalauanan High School
Helen Dizon Isabela National High School
Aravela Ferrer Cagasat National High School – Annex
Kaela Mae Damias Lalauanan High School
Gemalyn B. Ingaran Lalauanan High School
Renalyn Loremas Lalauanan High School
Charlotte Antonio Dorganda High School
Lorelei Pagadoo San Mariano National High School
Jasmine Marcelo Lalauanan High School
Erica Jean Fillon Lalauanan High School
Almira Magtoto Lalauanan High School
Aiza Labrador Lalauanan High School
Ronald Delfinado Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Jan Warren Antonio Isabela National High School
Rhea Mae Caranto Lalauanan High School
Kristene Guzman San Agustin National High School
Frances Lalaine C. Villa Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Niño Angelo A. Valdez
Sarah Corpuz Lalauanan High School
Myka Trisha Faith Valdez Muñoz National High School
Paulyn Veronica Dizon Lalauanan High School
Arabela Enriquez Dorganda High School
Hannah Bernadine Agor Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Leo O. Cabaro, Jr. San Mateo General Comprehensive High School
Arvin Gonzales Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Bryan Miko San Mateo General Comprehensive High School
Mark Angelo Dizon Dorganda High School
Ysa Alejandra Tumolva Casa Del Niño Montessori School
DRUGS
Sherlyn Mae Agustin Dorganda High School
April Delafuente Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Criscent Pearl Delos Reyes Isabela National High School
Jenalyn S. Guiquing Alibadabad National High School
Princess Samon Alibadabad National High School
Vone Kleist P. Quinagoran Naguilian National High school
Jade Lebron D. Daguio San Mateo General Comprehensive High School
Jeremiah L. Gumahad Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Jho Cabunot San Agustin National High School
Quenie Manainsala Dorganda High School
Janina Faith Canceran Alibadabad National High School
Arjay Ramirez Alibadabad National High School
Czeriele Lubo Alibadabad National High School
Angel Nagay Alibadabad National High School
Princess Ellaine Menoza Cagasat National High School – Annex
Dave Furoc Dorganda High School
Johnder G. Mangaoil San Agustin National High School
Ralph Justine D. Gauiran Alibadabad National High School
Martin Paul Agtarap San Antonio National Highschool
Jhasmine Sinon San Agustin National High School
Angelyn O. Lita Naguilian National High school
Jhone Gumtang San Mateo General Comprehensive High School
Althea B. Telan Alibadabad National High School
Angel Sait San Agustin National High School
Alpha Cureg Lalauanan High School
Irish Tomas Dorganda High School
Edelveis Valdez San Agustin National High School
Kristina Cazandra Jose Alibadabad National High School
Coleen Salvador San Agustin National High School
Sandra Talosig Isabela National High School
Gabriel Manasterid
Danica D. Mendante Cagasat National High School – Annex
Precious kay Junella Lubo Alibadabad National High School
Aliah Mae T. De Jesus Naguilian National High school
Kate Zyra Espiritu Isabela National High School
Kristine Mae Alberto Cagasat National High School – Annex
Niña Kyra C. Acosta Cagasat National High School – Annex
Lian Andrei D. Dasaman Cagasat National High School – Annex
Jessa Mae Palisoc Naguilian National High school
Princess Pontejos Isabela National High School
Alexandra Limon Isabela National High School
Harry Beige B. Armas Alibadabad National High School
Arnel Daguio San Mateo General Comprehensive High School
Learnie Buensuceso Alibadabad National High School
Crystle Ramos San Agustin National High School
Joy C. Mateo Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Gwyn Picoc Burgos National High School
Charisse Angel Narcise Cagasat National High School – Annex
Mark Allan Buensuceso Alibadabad National High School
Jayson Gumaru Alibadabad National High School
Zedrick Don Duclayan Lalauanan High School
Jennifer Uy Alibadabad National High School
John Vince Cabacungan Lalauanan High School
Emer Joe Zuniega Cagasat National High School – Annex
Ryan Paul Managuelod Alibadabad National High School
Brian Joshua L. Foster San Antonio National Highschool
Kimberly Castillo San Antonio National Highschool
Kimberly Arellano Naguilian National High school
Aprilyn Romero Burgos National High School
Leian D. Adia Cagasat National High School – Annex
Annjela G. Cabading Isabela National High School
Pauline Derupe Isabela National High School
Johlett Kate Zyriull Lajorda Naguilian National High school
Jairah Marie P. Rigos Burgos National High School
Deserey Faye Villamer Burgos National High School
CRIME
Aiza A. Merlin Alibadabad National High School
Aiza Pundato Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Karylle Kaye Exera Dorganda National High School
Shayne Pintang Echaque National High School
Philien Glad Gamas Lalauanan High School
Cris Joy C. Francisco Burgos National School
Jam Ubiña Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Sybelle Mitch M. Antonio Dorganda National High School
Shemarie R. Fabros Burgos National School
Micah Supeña Burgos National High School
Ma. Leilani Batarao GSP Isabela (council)
Kenth Balisi Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Lester Talosig Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Nicole Revilla Muñoz National High School
J-Len Santiago Burgos National High School
Realyn Joyce Lapitan Tungpalan San Mateo National High School
Sirelle Duco Burgos National High School
Jemina E. Celebrados Burgos National High School
Jessa May Borromeo Burgos National High School
Mhads Junatas Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Primo Basug Dorganda National High School
Jessa May Serrano Burgos National High School
Joy Ann S. Pader San Mateo National High School
Lara Mae Pascua San Antonio National High School
Alpha A. Santiago Burgos National High School
Amie P. Felipe Burgos National High School
Hazel Anne A. Reglos Burgos National High School
Djana Ylizabeth R. Iniego Burgos National High School
Erica Grace Uripig Lalauanan High School
Hermie Castillo Lalauanan High School
Alvin L. Sultan Jr. San Agustin National High School
Angielyn Agustin Dorganda National High School
Regielene Rose Geronimo Dorganda National High School
Missy Macasaddug Dorganda National High School
Richell Ashley Pagaduan Dorganda National High School
Eilon H. Puccao Cagasat High school
Jimberson S. Bayubay Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Jamaica Agustin Dorganda National High School
Jerel Alejo Dorganda National High School
Msrelene Faye Agustin Dorganda National High School
Mark Jandell E. Pascua
Joel Sarandi Dorganda National High School
Alf Bartolome San Agustin National High School
Kurt Cabasal Casa Del Niño Montessori School
KN Villanueva Fransisca Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Julius Domingo Dorganda National High School
Sheilla Mae Cabrera
Ma. Chrsitita Curameng Dorganda National High School
John Carlo Fillon Lalauanan High School
Joana Mae Garces San Mateo National High School
Jahzel Anne G. De Leon Lalauanan High School
Lyra L. Silverio Gagasat National High School
Ma. Katherenica A. Baldonado Cagasat National High School
Mhariane Madanba Naguilian National High School
Marian O. Lita Naguilian National High School
Jeffrey Siolo Dorganda National High School
Juliana Monique Rubina Naguilian National High School
Kylene Mae Tambaling San Antonio National High School
Cherisma C. Castro San Antonio National High School
Faye Piñon San Antonio National High School
Rishi Mae Zapanta Lalauanan High School
Ralon R. Danguilan Alibadabad National High School
Gracy Ann Valdez Echaque National High School
Diana Tacderan Lalauanan High School
Edmon Paguirigan Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Karvel Eufemia Rueme San Mateo National High School
Kheen B. Sison Lalauanan High School
Nester Aguilar San Mateo General Comprehensive High School
Godhyl Kaye N. Okit Burgos National High School
Lm Calica Echaque National High School
Alexa Josharel B. Diaz Muñoz National High School
VIOLENCE
Divine Ventura Cagasat National High School – Annex
Mhira Angelene Valenciano Cagasat National High School – Annex
Juelda Marie F. Sermonia Cagasat National High School – Annex
Rachelle Joy Asuncion Lalauanan High School
Cristina D. Rame San Mateo General Comprehensive High School
Reneal Andrea C. Catolico Cagasat National High School – Annex
Shanylle Bastero Isabela National High School
Shane B. Melegrito Cagasat National High School – Annex
Ma. Rodelene J. Terte General Emilio Aguinaldo National High School
Arjay T. Agbayani San Mateo General Comprehensive High School
Jay Mendoza Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Videver Limon Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Marcia V. Umabay San Mateo National High school
Rhodelita Villanueva Santiago City National High School
Vaine Gleen Dela Cruz Cagasat National High School - Annex
Haizel Jane B. Armas Alibadabad National High School
Precious Coleen Mendoza Isabela National High School
Prince Charles R. Ta-a Cagasat National High School - Annex
Shyne Benitez Muñoz National High School
Pearl Joyce Harrell Casa Del Niño Montessori School
Executive Order No. 6
To aid more effective MASA MASID Program implementation, the social media team
was formed. Its first social media output is the MASA MASID Isabela Facebook account and
Facebook Page to make the program known by being connected to the community and so that
they could also easily report any incident of corruption, illegal drugs, criminality, violent
extremism and other threats to peace and security. It also serves as means to be connected to
other provinces that have implemented the program in their respective localities.
On April 11, 2017, the MASA MASID Facebook account was blocked by Facebook
because it refuses the name MASA MASID, claiming that it was not a name of a person and that
Facebook only allows Facebook accounts for actual people and not for a business, offices, and
the like, and so another Facebook account was created with the same name „Masa Masid
Isabela‟. The „Masa Masid Isabela‟ Page was retained and still functions the same.
Since the „Masa Masid Isabela‟ Facebook account was blocked and no longer functioned,
no complete and accurate data was obtained during that month – only its total Facebook likes for
the month were accounted for but the total Facebook friends were not. Nonetheless, a new “Masa
Masid Isabela‟ Facebook account was immediately created again for the social media to continue
their tasks and responsibilities.
Date Complainant
February 3, 2017 092772008500
February 3, 2017 09362132267
February 4, 2017 09268890526
February 9, 2017 09262190922
February 11, 2017 09268890526
February 15, 2017 09368269383
February 25, 2017 09106084519
On March 2017, the MASA MASID Hotline has received 9 complaints through SMS.
However, they were also not taken into further action because either the complainants were
rather asked to present themselves personally in the MASA MASID Office for more accurate
reports and complaints but did not so or the complaints they were presenting are not covered by
the MASA MASID Program.
Date Complainant
March 4, 2017 09073002817
March 4, 2017 09755419665
March 4, 2017 09067319580
March 4, 2017 09073002817
March 5, 2017 09275727822
March 7, 2017 09066134388
March 7, 2017 09758834515
March 11, 2017 09168647617
March 16, 2017 09075187898
On April 2017, the MASA MASID Hotline has received 6 complaints via SMS. The 5
complaints were not taken into further action because the complaints presented were not covered
by the MASA MASID Program.
Date Complainant
April 1, 2017 09361427399
April 3, 2017 09756550943
April 6, 2017 09359196946
April 8, 2017 09967364895
April 8, 2017 09562419486
April 9, 2017 09361312954
There was one complaint, however, that has been presented to the MASA MASID Office
for legal assistance. The MASA MASID Office acted on it immediately and referred the case to
the Provincial Legal Office for the legal action it requires. The complainant was Mr. Rommel De
Guzman, married, of legal age, and a resident of Brgy. Batong Labang, Ilagan City, Isabela. He
filed an administrative complaint against Punong Brgy. Florante E. Baysa of Brgy. Batong
Labang for disciplinary action in the office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, City of Ilagan.
During the hearing of the case in the Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, the Punong
Brgy.Florante E. Baysa directly harassed Mr. Rommel De Guzman by filing a criminal offense
for Cyber Libel NPS Docket No. II-14INV-17H- 00158 in the Office of the City Prosecutor, City
of Ilagan on August 2, 2017. On August 24, the case filed by Punong Brgy. Florante E. Baysa
against Mr. Rommel De Guzman was dismissed due to lack of probable cause signed by Maria
Christina L. Hipolito-Valdriz, Prosecutor II of the Office of the City Prosecutor, City of Ilagan.
After the dismissal of the criminal case filed against Mr. Rommel De Guzman, the administrative
complaint filed by Mr. De Guzman against Brgy. Captain Florente E. Baysain the Sangguniang
Panlungsod was likewise dismissed by the members of the Quasi-Judicial Body of the
Sangguniang Panlungsod on September 19, 2017. On October 4, 2017, Mr. De Guzman received
a copy of the decision of Sangguniang Panlungsod of City of Ilagan. On November 6, 2017, Mr.
De Guzman filed an Appeal Memorandum in the Office of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in the
Province of Isabela, with high hopes that the Honorable Office of the Quasi-Judicial Body of the
Sangguniang Panlalawigan will REVERSE and SET ASIDE the decision issued September 19,
2017 by the Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, Ilagan City, Isabela in Administrative Case
No. 2017-002 for ABUSE OF AUTHORITY, MISCONDUCT OF OFFICE AND
DISHONESTY. An ORDER of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan was handed down. To quote:
For consideration before this august body is an appeal filed by Mr. Rommel De Guzman
of the decision rendered by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Ilagan City in SP
Administrative Case No, 2017-002 entitled ROMMEL DE GUZMAN, of Barangay
Batong Labang, City of Ilagan, Isabela, Complainant, versus BARANGAY CAPTAIN
FLORANTE E. BAYSA, of Barangay Batong Labang, City of Ilagan, Isabela,
Respondent, “FOR ABUSE OF AUTHORITY, MISCONDUCT OF OFFICE AND
DISHONESTY” dated September 19, 2017.
After careful evaluation of the Appeal Memorandum submitted to this office dated
November 06, 2017 together with all the attachments therein, it appears that the same was
filed within the reglamentary period. Be it noted that there was a previously scheduled
Barangay Election on October 23, 2017. Regrettably, the case was tried and decided by
the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Ilagan City within the prohibited period as provided
under section 62 of RA 7160 which states, among others.
(c) However, no investigation shall be held within ninety (90) days immediately
prior to any local election, and no preventive suspension shall be imposed within
the said period. If preventive suspension has been imposed prior to the 90-day
period immediately preceding local election, it shall be deemed automatically
lifted upon the start of aforesaid period x xxxxx
Considering the foregoing, the case is hereby remanded to the Sangguniang Panlungsod
of Ilagan City for a RE-TRIAL OF THE CASE.
At this moment, the re-trial of the case against Brgy. Captain Florante E. Baysa for abuse
of authority, misconduct of office and dishonesty has been re-scheduled and the rescheduling is
ongoing.
On May 2017, the MASA MASID Hotline has received 19 complaints via SMS. They
were not taken into further action because either the complainants were rather asked to present
themselves personally in the MASA MASID Office for more accurate reports and complaints but
did not so or the complaints they were presenting are not covered by the MASA MASID
Program. Furthermore, the MASA MASID Hotline were sometimes used by prank callers and
the Action Officer do not allow these prank callers to use the hotlines in destroying other
people‟s reputation and to be used for unreasonable vengeful acts. The MASA MASID Hotline
is only for correct reports and valid complaints.
Date Complainant
May 1, 2017 09565537258
May 1, 2017 09266878337
May 1, 2017 09067564530
May 1, 2017 09978214690
May 2, 2017 09357771583
May 2, 2017 09391427399
May 8, 2017 09368406114
May 9, 2017 09756916124
May 14, 2017 09558346790
May 14, 2017 09461702395
May 17, 2017 09364318295
May 17, 2017 09977395208
May 17, 2017 09151318324
May 17, 2017 09325210271
May 23, 2017 09368856258
May 24, 2017 09465364202
May 25, 2017 09271212586
May 26, 2017 09289052048
May 27, 2017 09098205286
On June 2017, the MASA MASID Hotline has received 12 complaints via SMS. They
were not taken into further action because either the complainants were rather asked to present
themselves personally in the MASA MASID Office for more accurate reports and complaints but
did not so or the complaints they were presenting are not covered by the MASA MASID
Program.
Date Complainant
June 1, 2017 09067564530
June 1, 2017 09557293635
June 6, 2017 09978214690
June 6, 2017 09161747826
June 9, 2017 09368406114
June 9, 2017 09973490317
June 12, 2017 09265052753
June 12, 2017 09267620898
June 16, 2017 09197530721
June 18, 2017 09361746428
June 18, 2017 09756090348
June 26, 2017 09369676501
On July 2017, the MASA MASID Hotline has received 6 cases; all were addressed with
proper legal action.
On August 2017, the MASA MASID Hotline has received 5 cases; all were addressed
with proper legal action.
During this month, the MASA MASID Office also received one walk-in complaint.
On September 2017, the MASA MASID Hotline has received 4 cases; all were addressed
with proper legal action.
On October 2017, the MASA MASID Hotline has received 2 cases; all addressed with
proper legal action.
The other complaint was not taken into further action because the report was about MRT
and does not fall under the MASA MASID Program.
Date Complainant
November 17, 2017 09999438714
On December 2017, the MASA MASID Hotline received four (4) complaints: three (3)
were addressed with proper legal action.
Date Complainant
December 1, 2017 09751751289
Total 56 26
During the months of November and December, there were no arrests made because the
task to arrest was given solely to Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency without the Philippine
National Police. Unfortunately, PDEA‟s personnel to execute the operation were lacking that is
why there were no arrests obtained in the latter months of the year.
Summary of Arrests
Total: 44
Conclusion
It has been established in the beginning that the goal of the MASA MASID Program is to
achieve safe and drug-free community by (1) conducting information and education campaigns
against corruption, criminality and illegal drugs in communities, (2) establishing reporting
mechanisms, (3) formulating community-based rehabilitation/ intervention programs for victims,
and (4) promoting the spirit of volunteerism to encourage people to become agents of positive
change.
In conducting information and education campaigns, the MASA MASID Office utilized
Bombo Radyo in reaching out to the public for the program to gain familiarity. Through it, the
hotline was also broadcasted though which concerned citizen can report their complaints.
Tarpaulins containing the hotline and „Masa Masid Isabela‟ Facebook account were also
distributed; two for each municipality and/ or city to signify that such location supports the
MASA MASID Program. Simultaneously, a bunch of stickers and brochures were distributed to
supplement the tarpaulines. Text blast was also made used to send a text message to inform all
mobile users in Isabela about the MASA MASID Program.
Furthermore, the MASA MASID Action Officer has given useful information about
illegal drugs and related issues on the SAVER TEAM at Training GSP Program and Training
Center, Osmeña, City of Ilagan, Isabela. He accompanied the discussion with an activity in
which the senior high and high schoolers participated very well.
In terms of establishing reporting mechanisms, the MASA MASID Office did it very
well. Throughout the year, the MASA MASID Hotline has received many complaints through
calls and SMS, some of which have reached higher authorities through referrals like DILG,
PDEA, Provincial Legal Office, and Sangguniang Panlungsond and Sangguniang Panlalawigan,
and the like.
One case that has obtained significant development was that of Mr. Rommel De Guzman.
He was persistent in pressing in for his case and following up on it. He was determined to win
the case by frequenting the office and gathering as much witnesses as possible. If won, not only
he will benefit but also his fellow community members who were also victims. At the moment,
the case is reconsidered for re-trial and the rescheduling is ongoing.
Most of the cases that has been referred did not progress because the agency to which the
case has been referred to has no response and the complainant failed to follow up on their case.
If the MASA MASID Office would be serious in engaging the community in its
advocacy – which is the program‟s goal in the very first place, Mr. Rommel De Guzman could
be a wonderful example to his fellow: a citizen showing his concern against issues that might
impede the country‟s development. His complaint regarding the corruption of his Punong
Barangay demonstrates his awareness of his rights as a Filipino citizen and that he is attentive of
the political responsibilities his Punong Barangay should have fulfilled but did not. The country
could go a long way if all citizens would do their part like Mr. Rommel De Guzman.
The MASA MASID Program is a holistic program and pro human rights. It does not only
take into account the prevailing issues of the country but the victims of those issues as well. The
program has formulated community-based rehabilitation/ intervention programs in every
barangay, led by different volunteer pastors and personnel who are fit to give the victims moral
and spiritual upliftment.
Finally, the MASA MASID was effective in promoting the spirit of volunteerism to
encourage people to become agents of positive change. During the MASA MASID Roll-Out,
many stakeholders gave their reactions, feedbacks and opinions concerning the program,
indicating that they were stirred to volunteer in the program. They were also very eager to
volunteer themselves to pass it down the barangay level and grassroots level for others to also
join and engage.
The spirit of volunteerism was also evident when pastors came to the office offering their
help to the drug surrederees by giving them spiritual and moral upliftment. They volunteered
themselves to each of their barangays and extended their hands to the needs of the victims of
illegal drugs.
In conclusion, the year 2017 for the MASA MASID was a very good start. Apart from
the four aforementioned goals of the program, there were also additional accomplishments which
were the arrests made.
This year, the MASA MASID will all the more be dedicated in its goal and effort in
heightening community participation and in following up on the stakeholders of the program to
ensure full compliance in obtaining a community free from corruption, illegal drugs, criminality,
violent extremism and other threats to peace and security. After all, what is more dangerous than
all these issues is the idea that someone else would save us from them apart from us.
Recommendation
The MASA MASID Program could have achieved more accomplishments if:
1. The Isabela Volunteers against Crime (IVAC) coordinated with the MASA MASID;
2. The Expanded Ugnayang Barangay at Simbahan (Expanded UBAS) Technical Working
Group did not just stop in giving the names of the members of their Expanded UBAS
TWD but has also given their report and updates concerning their tasks to ensure that
they were doing their responsibility in banking on the participation of the common people
to spark the spirit of volunteerism in the community.
3. The Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADAC) and the Barangay Peace and Order
Councils (BPOC) did not just stop in giving the names of the members of their BADAC
and BPOC but has also given their reports and updates concerning their tasks to ensure
that they were doing their responsibility in advocating crime prevention, peace and order,
security and in enhancing transparency and accountability in the barangay; serving as the
“umbrella organization” of all barangay-based institutions concerned in advocating peace
and order and public-safety in the community.
4. The OIC of the Office of the Schools Division Superintendent has given updates on all
elementary and secondary schools in the Division strictly observing the conduct of one-
hour a week integration on Drug Abuse Prevention throughout the year to ensure full
compliance.
5. There was a unit of measurement how effective Drug Abuse Prevention is for the pupils/
students and how they are able to apply in real life what they were being taught about.
6. There were more IEC materials discussing extensively on corruption, illegal drugs,
criminality, violent extremism and other threats to peace and security in order to
enlighten the public as to why their participation is the most needed in the program.
7. There were more summits and seminars educating the public to encourage their
involvement.
8. All barangays and municipalities have made their complete submissions on their MASA
MASID Teams, BADAC and BPOC.
The MASA MASID is a work in progress. This 2018, it is determined and dedicated to
work on these areas of improvement.