DOLE 9 Efficiency and Integrity Board to tap TIPC

Pagadian City, June 8 (PIA) – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-9) Efficiency and Integrity Board (EIB) headed by Director Sisinio Cano agreed to tap the assistance of the Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (TIPC) in the monitoring of DOLE implemented livelihood projects in Zamboanga Peninsula. This was the off-shoot of the EIB meeting held recently at DOLE-9 conference room in Zamboanga City. EIB is a tripartite body created by virtue of Department Order No. 109 issued by Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz tasked primarily to serve as watchdog in monitoring cases involving violations of anti-graft and corruption practices and promotion of efficiency and integrity in the regional office and its provincial and field offices, among others. The idea of tapping the services of TIPC came about during the EIB review of DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) with the active participation of its members that include heads of DOLE Family of Agencies and private sector representatives. The review showed that based on initial findings, lack of monitoring is one major concern that contributes to the deviation, non-implementation and lack of sustainability of some DOLE-funded projects. The tripartite approach is an innovative way to improve the implementation of DILP that involves millions of pesos annually and benefits hundreds of unemployed as an alternative to wage employment. With the help of private sector partners, the identified gaps can be filled in and better policy can be suggested for corrective measures, said Engr. George Ledesma, the management sector representative and concurred by Jose Suan, the labor sector representative. DOLE 9 EIB chairman, Director Cano, tasked the provincial/field office heads to present the suggestion to their respective TIPCs and come up with mechanisms on how to make it operational (EBT/DOLE9/CAL/PIA9)