PUBLIC HEARING

JUNE 04, 2024

 “AN ORDINANCE
ENCOURAGING UTILIZATION
AND PRODUCTIVITY OF IDLE
LANDS IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF SOLANA”
Section 4. Incentives. As a measure to encourage full utilization and productivity of
idle lands, the following are the incentives which may be granted to property
owners:
• Skills training on agri-based or agro-forestry based project, activity or enterprise;
• Eligibility for Financial Assistance Program through soft-loan-scheme of the LGU;
• Discounted fee of 50% on the use of Municipal Heavy Equipment and Facilities
but not to exceed six (6) months;
• Free tree seedlings, vegetable seeds and planting materials;
• Assistance in facilitating access to investors selecting sites for projects and
investments;
• Assistance in securing business permits and licenses;
• Assistance in the connection/tapping of water, power and communication
connections; and
• Other assistance within the powers and functions of the Local Government Unit.
Section 5. Guidelines for Implementation. The following guidelines shall be
observed in the implementation and grant of any of the incentives mentioned in
the preceding section:

• Property owners who intend to avail of the incentives provided in this Ordinance
must submit a utilization plan/proposal before the Office of the Mayor.
• The Office of the Mayor shall create a Committee tasked to evaluate the
utilization plan/proposal taking into consideration the following criteria:
• The proposed use or utilization must be consistent with the present classification
of the property and the Zoning Ordinance of the municipality; and
• The proposed use or utilization is not violative of existing laws and ordinances
concerning health, environment and sanitation.
• Upon assessment and evaluation, the property owner is given two (2) years to
implement the activities indicated in the utilization plan/proposal.
• Incentives may only be availed once by the same property owner.
Section 7. Role of the Municipal Assessor and Treasurer. To effectively
carry out the intents and purposes of this Ordinance, the Municipal
Assessor and Municipal Treasurer are hereby mandated to prepare an
inventory of all vacant/idle lands located within the municipality within
one (1) year from the approval of this Ordinance. The list of lands
declared as vacant or idle shall be posted for a period of 15 days in a
conspicuous place within the Municipal Hall and in the Barangay Hall of
the barangay where the property is located.

Section 8. Role of Barangays. To expedite the inventory process, all

Barangay Officials are hereby mandated to assist the Municipal
Assessors and Treasurer’s Office by submitting the list of vacant or idle
lands within their respective territorial jurisdiction within three (3)
months from effectivity of this Ordinance.
 “AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL THE
THIRTY-EIGHT (38) BARANGAYS OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF SOLANA TO CONDUCT
AN INTENSIFIED CLEAN UP DRIVE IN THEIR
RESPECTIVE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTIONS
TO STOP THE RISING THREAT OF DENGUE
AND/OR OTHER POTENTIAL DISEASES IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF SOLANA,
PROVIDING APPROPRIATE ACTION AND
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
Section 2. Mandate. All the thirty-eight (38) barangays
of the Municipality of Solana are hereby required to
conduct an intensified clean up drive in their respective
territorial jurisdictions; The Punong Barangay shall
initiate such barangay/community based clean up drive
making it as a regular activity to be done EVERY WEEK
preferably every Saturday to encourage public
participation, within their premises.
Section 3. Conduct of Intensified Clean Up Drive. The clean-up drive shall be conducted thoroughly in all communities
and neighborhoods comprising every barangay of the Municipality, thus, the Punong Barangay shall lead, with the active
participation of all Barangay Kagawads, in the implementation of the following:
• dredging/cleaning of clogged canals, esteros, and other waterways;
• pruning/cutting of overgrown/thick bushes, plant foliage/vegetation and tree branches;
• removal of water-collecting receptacles like old tires, tin cans, plastic containers, etc., which cause stagnant water;
• Massive conduct/reiteration of information drive on how to control and eliminate the breeding sites of mosquitoes;
• Massive conduct of public information dissemination regarding self-protection measures against dengue, i.e. use of
mosquito nets and repellants, wearing of long-sleeved shirts and pants, and immediate consultation to doctors in
cases of symptoms of dengue;
• Submission of monthly compliance report, complete with facts and figures, and photos; a copy of which shall be
furnished to the Municipal Mayor, Municipal Vice Mayor, the Chairperson of the Committee on Health and Sanitation,
Municipal Health Office (MHO), Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council(MDRRMC) and
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), in order to ensure active participation of all concerned, and
assess the effectiveness of the intensified clean up drive strategy against dengue.
• Constant monitoring and comprehensive updating on the knowledge regarding dengue and/or other potential
diseases, thru educational research, seminars, or lakbay-aral, particularly on the recent developments, medical
findings and other important methods towards the total eradication of dengue in every barangay, if not, lessen its
prevalence.
Section 4. Action for Non-Compliance. Failure of
any barangay and/or its officials to heed this
Ordinance shall constitute an administrative
offense chargeable under existing pertinent laws;
Section 5. Appropriation. The Barangay shall
allocate/appropriate funds for the
implementation of this Ordinance, subject to
availability of funds, to be incorporated in the
General Fund or Supplemental Budget.
 “AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL
DESIGNATED NON-FINANCIAL
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS (DNFBPs)
TO REGISTER WITH THE ANTI-MONEY
LAUNDERING COUNCIL (AMLC) PRIOR
TO THE START OF THE OPERATIONS IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF SOLANA”
SECTION 2. SCOPE/COVERAGE- This Ordinance
applies to all new, pending and renewal
applications for business permits and licenses
or Mayor’s permit of Designated Non-Financial
Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) in the
Municipality of Solana;
SECTION 4. POLICY CONTENT AND GUIDELINES- The following
procedures shall apply in the issuance of business license or
permit to, and registration of, DNFBPs as well as the revocation or
cancellation of their registration by the AMLC:
Issuance of Business License or Mayor’s Permit. The specific line of
business shall be indicated in the business permit or license (e.g.,
Jewelry Dealer/Dealers in Precious Metals and Dealers in Precious
Stones (DPMs), Company Service Providers (CSP), Professional
Service Providers (PSP), Real Estate Brokers (REB), Real Estate
Developers (RED), Offshore Gaming Operators (OGO), as well as
their Service Providers (OGO-SPs).
A. FOR NEW ENTITIES APPLYING FOR BUSINESS PERMIT LICENSE (NEW
APPLICATION)
• All Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs)
applying for business permit or license in the Municipality of Solana are
required to register with the AMLC prior to the start of the operations.
• For those who failed to register, the AMLC will notify the DNFBP in
writing to require them to register within thirty (30) days from the
receipt of notice.
• If after the lapse of thirty (30) days, a particular DNFBP remains
unregistered with the AMLC, such non-registration shall be
communicated by the AMLC to the Municipality through the Local Chief
Executive for appropriate action.
• The Local Chief Executive shall have the power to suspend or revoke the
license issued to the DNFBP.
B. FOR RENEWAL OF BUSINESS PERMITS AND LICENSES OF DNFBPS.
a) DNFBPs are required to present copies of their AMLC Provisional
Certificates of Registration (PCOR) or AMLC Certificates of Registration
(COR) duly issued by the AMLC prior to the renewal of their business
licenses or permits.
b) Failure to submit PCOR or COR will constitute non-compliance
with the documentary requirements for the renewal of the business
license or permits, and will be the cause for the non-processing of the
application.
“AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTING
THE RETENTION AND
CONTINUED SERVICE OF
BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
SOLANA”
SECTION 4. GENERAL GUIDELINES
• The LHBs, through the BHW-RAC, of the municipality of Solana shall
facilitate the registration and accreditation of BHWs. Once the BHW is
registered and/or accredited, the services he/she provides shall be
monitored by the LHB (Section 5, Rule II of RA No. 7883 IRR). In addition,
accredited BHWs who are actively and regularly performing their duties shall
be entitled to the benefits and incentives as stated in Rule VII of RA No.
7883 IRR.
• Any complaints or disputes related to this Ordinance shall be resolved at the
level of the municipal government of Solana (if the subject of the grievance
is the barangay LGU) or at the provincial government of Cagayan (if the
subject of the grievance is municipal government of Solana). Alternatively,
the Municipal Government of Solana may adopt an already existing
grievance machinery for the BHWs or may refer to the provisions of RA No.
9285 or Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004 and its IRR.
SECTION 5. SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
• To qualify for registration, the applicant must:
• Have completed the DOH basic training for BHWs conducted by an accredited
government agency or NGO;
• Be at least 18 to 50 years of age as of the date of the filing of the application
for registration;
• Have rendered voluntary primary health care services for at least one (1) year
immediately preceding the date of filing of application for registration in his/her
barangay as certified by the Rural Health Midwives (RHM) assigned to his/her
barangay, or by a duly authorized representative of an NGO operating in barangay
who has personal knowledge about the BHWs performance and by the head of
his/her BHW Association (BHWA); and,
• Have a medical certificate as proof of Fit to Work Status.
The following supporting documents shall be submitted to the municipal health
board or to the BHW-RAC for application evaluation and decision, posting and
issuance of the certificate of registration (Rule III, IRR of RA No. 7883):
• A duly accomplished registration form;
• Birth Certificate or any official document in support of declared age;
• A certificate of completion of the BHW Basic Training Course;
• A certificate from the RHM or from a duly authorized representative of an NGO and
the head of the BHWA about the applicant BHWs service record stating that he/she
has personal knowledge about the BHW having rendered voluntary primary health
care service in his/her barangay for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the
date of the filing of the application for registration;
• A medical certificate duly signed by a government physician; and,
• Punong Barangay's certificate attesting to the BHWs residence in the barangay
being served.
To qualify for accreditation, the BHW must:
• Be registered in accordance with the guidelines
on Section 5.D of this Ordinance; and,
• Has actively rendered voluntary primary health
care services in his/her locality for at least three
(3) years immediately prior to the filing of
application for accreditation.
The following supporting documents shall be submitted to
the municipal health board or the BHW-RAC for application
evaluation and decision, posting and issuance of the
certificate of accreditation (Rule IV, IRR of RA 7883):
• A duly accomplished application form for accreditation;
• A certificate of registration for the year of application for
accreditation; and,
• An accomplishment report for the past three (3) years as
certified by the RHM assigned to the community where the
BHW rendered voluntary primary health care service; or by a
duly authorized representative of an NGO operating in the
community, and by the head of the BHWA.
• The LHB shall act on the complaints filed
regarding the discontinuation of services of
BHWs that are registered and/or accredited with
the LHB. If the cause of termination is not
justified as deliberated in the LHB, the BHW may
be temporarily assigned to another nearby
barangay or health facility based on the
discretion of the LHB.
• SECTION 7. SANCTIONS AND LIABILITIES - Failure by the
concerned local officials to perform their respective roles
and responsibilities as stated under existing laws, such as
Republic Act No. 7883 or the "Barangay Health Workers'
Benefits and Incentives of 1995"; Republic Act No. 11223,
or the "Universal Health Care Act"; and their
Implementing Rules and Regulations may be grounds for
the institution of the proper administrative sanction,
including the issuance of a show cause order and conduct
of further investigation.
“AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE
MUNICIPAL BLOOD
COORDINATING COUNCIL”
SECTION 2. CREATION - There is hereby
created the LGU Solana Municipal Blood
Coordinating Council, hereinafter referred as the
"Council" for the purpose of planning and
coordinating the implementation of a local
voluntary blood donation program which
endeavors to provide adequate supply of safe blood
for the community in accordance with the
Department of Health (DOH) policies and
guidelines on local council.
SECTION 3. FUNCTIONS AND OBJECTIVES - The Council shall have the following
functions and objectives:
a. Participate in the formulation of the Local Blood Donation Program that fulfills the needs for
blood transfusion in the community;
b. Plan, implement and monitor public education, advocacy and donor recruitment activities to
promote voluntary blood donations;
c. Organize mobile blood donation collection activities in coordination with the Blood Centers and
authorized Blood Collection Units;
d. Spearheads/assist in fund-sourcing/fund raising from the community and from external
government and non-government organizations, financial institutions or agencies;
e. Strengthen the linkages of local hospitals, facilities providing emergency obstetric care and
health services with Blood Center;
f. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the local blood donation program;
g. Prescribe rules and regulations in availing blood products.
h. Hold award ceremonies that shall recognize the importance of the contributions of blood donors,
donor recruiters and supporting organizations; and
i. Perform such other functions as the members of the council may prescribe.
SECTION 4. MEMBERSHIP OF THE
COUNCIL. The Council shall be composed of
the following:
Chairman: Municipal Mayor SECTION 5. COMMITTEES. - The
Vice-Chairman: Municipal Vice Mayor Chairman of the Council shall create
Members: committees such as, but not limited to
SB Chairman on Health those enumerated hereunder, to plan and
Municipal Health Officer
Chief of Police implement constituent parts of Local
MPDC Blood Donation Program:
MDRRMO a. Committee on Public Education
Information Officer b. Committee on Donor Recruitment
Public School District Supervisors
CSOs Representative c. Committee on Ways and Means
NGOs Representative d. Committee on Mobile Blood Donation
 “AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING/PRESCRIBING THE
GUIDELINES ON THE IMPOSITION
OF LOCAL BUSINESS TAX FEES,
AND CHARGES TO SERVICE
CONTRACTORS”
Local Business Tax (LBT)
• All sales or transactions made by a service contractor in the
municipality where there is no branch or sales office shall be
recorded in its principal office, and the LBT due thereon shall be
paid to the LGU Solana where its principal office is located;
• All sales or transactions made by service contractor in the
municipality where it has a branch or sales office shall be recorded
in the said branch or sales office, and the LBT due thereon shall be
paid to LGU Solana where such branch or sales office is located;
• Personnel deployed by a service contractor to its client shall not be
liable to pay LBT to LGU Solana where it is being deployed; and
• Employees who are telecommuting or in a WFM arrangement shall
not be liable to pay LBT to LGU Solana where it is telecommuting
or working-from-home.
Mayor’s or Business Permit Fee
• Imposition of Mayor’s or Business Permit Fee. Service contractor
maintaining a principal office, branch or sales office, project office,
administrative office, and other similar offices in relation to its
business shall be liable to pay Mayor’s or Business Permit Fee.
• Mayor’s or Business Permit Fee. Service contractor providing
temporary and outsourced personnel, including personnel who are
telecommuting or in a WFH arrangement, for its client in the
municipality where it does not maintain any office, shall not be
liable to pay Mayor’s or Business Permit Fee.
Occupation Permit Fees.
The LGU Solana, where temporary and outsourced personnel are
deployed by the service contractor, may impose and collect occupation
fees on every personnel who will be engaged in the practice of the
occupation or calling not requiring government examination. The
concerned service contractor shall annually submit the list of
outsourced personnel deployed in the LGU Solana for purposes of
collecting occupation permit fees.
• While temporary and outsourced personnel who are in a
telecommuting or in a WFH arrangement may subject to occupation
fees where its principal or branch office is located.
• However, individuals who already paid their professional tax in their
respective principal offices, as provided in Section 139 of the LGC are
exempted from the imposition and collections of occupation fees.
Other Fees and Charges.
The principal office, branch or sales office, project office, and
administrative office of a service contractor are subject to the
regulation and imposition of fees and charges by the LGU
Solana where such offices are located to recover the cost of
services that the LGU Solana may render as a function of
regulation and/or service provision, and as may be provided
under a duly enacted local ordinance.
“AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING PERMIT
FEES ON STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE
AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF SOLANA”
Section 4. Imposition of Fee. There shall be collected an annual permit fee in addition to
the fees imposed under the Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514) for the storage of
flammable and combustible liquids by retailers/dealers of said products in this
municipality at the rate as follows:
•Storage of gasoline, diesel, fuel, kerosene and similar products:

500 to 2,000 liters ₱2,000

2,001 to 5,000 liters ₱4,000
5,001 to 20,000 liters ₱8,000
20,001 to 50,000 liters ₱14,000
50,001 to 100,000 liters ₱20,000
Over 100,000 liters ₱24,000
•Storage of other combustible, flammable or explosive substances such
as but not limited to LPG, thinner, turpentine, prepared paints, diesel
oil, cleansing solvent and polishing liquids:

Less than 1,000 gallons 500

More than 1,000 gallons 1,500

Section 6. Administrative Provisions.
• No dealer/retailer shall keep or store at his place of
business any of the foregoing flammable, combustible
or explosive substances without securing a permit
therefor. Gasoline or naptha not exceeding the
quantity of 100 gallons, kept in and used by launches
or motor vehicles shall be exempt from the Permit
fee herein required.
• The Mayor shall promulgate regulations for the
proper storing of said substances and shall designate
the proper official who shall supervise therefor.
 “AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING
DISTURBANCE FEES ON HEAVY
EQUIPMENT USED FOR
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND
ACTIVITIES BY NON-RESIDENT
GENERAL ENGINEERING
CONTRACTORS/OPERATORS IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF SOLANA”
 Equipment Rate of Fee per Unit per Project
Asphalt Distributor ₱1,000.00
Asphalt Paver ₱2,000.00
Asphalt Plant ₱5,000.00
Backhoe ₱1,000.00
Backhoe ₱2,000.00
Backhoe with breaker ₱2,000.00
Section 3. Imposition of Batching Plant (Manual)
Batching Plant (Volumetric)
₱1,000.00
₱5,000.00
Fee. There shall be Bulldozer
Bulldozer w/ Ripper
₱2,000.00
₱2,000.00
collected an annual Cargo/Service Truck 2-5 MT
Cargo/Service Truck 9-10 MT
₱1,000.00
₱2,000.00
disturbance fee at the Concrete Paver
Crane
₱2,000.00
₱3,000.00
following rates for every Crawler Crane
Dump Truck (Six-Wheeler)
₱3,000.00
₱500.00
heavy equipment used Dump Truck (Ten-Wheeler)
Motorized Grader
₱1,000.00
₱2,000.00
for construction Pay loader ₱1,000.00
Pneumatic Tire Roller ₱2,000.00
projects and activities Prime movers/Flatbeds ₱1,000.00
Pumpcrete ₱2,000.00
from non-resident Road Grader with Scarifier ₱2,000.00

general engineering Road Rollers

Rock crusher
₱1,000.00
₱5,000.00
contractors/operators in Tandem Steel Roller
Transit/Mixer Truck
₱2,000.00
₱2,000.00
this municipality: Truck Mounted Crane
Vibratory Roller
₱3,000.00
₱2,000.00
Vibro Hammer ₱1,000.00
Section 4. Time and Manner of Payment. The fee imposed
herein shall be payable within a period of one (1) month after
commencement of any construction project or activity within
the municipality.

Section 5. Surcharge for Late Payment. Failure to pay the fees

described herein shall subject the operator/contractor to a
surcharge of twenty-five (25%) of the original amount of the
fees due, such surcharge to be paid at the same time and in
the same manner as the fees due.
Section 6. Administrative Provisions. The Municipal Engineering
Office shall monitor and keep a record of all incoming and ongoing
construction projects and activities in the municipality and shall
require the submission of Program of Works and Project Plan from
contractors, operators or persons responsible in the project prior to
commencement of any constructions works. The Municipal
Engineering Office shall prepare the Order of Payment and furnish the
Municipal Treasurer with a copy of the program of works as basis or
reference in the imposition of the fees herein prescribed.
Section 7. Penalties. Any person or persons who deliberately fail to
pay or violate the provisions of this Ordinance shall, upon conviction,
be punished by a fine of not less than One Thousand Pesos (1,000.00)
or imprisonment of not less than one (1) month nor more than six (6)
months or both, at the discretion of the court.
“AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SOLANA
COMMAND CENTER A FACILITY THAT
FUNCTION AS OPERATIONS CENTER (OC)
DURING NORMAL CONDITION AND WILL
TRANSFORM AS EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
CENTER (EOC) WHEN WE ARE IN AN
EMERGENCY SITUATION OR IN ANTICIPATION
OF A THREAT, DEFINING ITS PURPOSE AND
FUNCTIONS OPERATIONALIZATION,
MANAGEMENT, TRIGGERING FACTORS FOR ITS
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION, ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF EOC STAFF AND THEIR
SECTION 4. Solana Command Center (SCC/EOC):
Purpose and Functions of the Solana Command Center (SCC/EOC):
• There is hereby created a Solana Command Center (SCC/EOC) of Solana a
facility that will function as Operations Center (OC) during normal days and
as Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when we are in an emergency
situation or in anticipation of a threat. The Solana Command Center will be
under the control and supervision of the Municipal Mayor and management of
the MDRRM Office. It shall serve as the nerve or command center for
coordination of all units and service sectors and other agencies of the
government as well as NGO's and private sectors at the onset, during and post
disaster activities.
• The Solana Command Center will function as Operations Center (OC) during
WHITE Alert Status or normal days it will be a 24/7 facility that serves as the
nerve center for alert dissemination and monitoring of multi-agency and multi-
level operational coordination response and resource mobilization and
information management.
• The Solana Command Center during normal days shall transform into a
Solana Command Center and will function as Emergency Operations
Center (EOC) once alert level is raised into BLUE or RED status by
issuances from higher authorities, from the Municipal Mayor or the
MDRRM Office to serve the nerve center for:
Disaster and alert monitoring,
Multi-agency operational coordination,
Response resource mobilization,
Information management and
Program coordination for operations capability upgrade.
• Solana Command Center (SCC/EOC) shall establish
communication links with the EOCs of other DRRMC member
agencies, Response Clusters, IMT in charge, and other relevant
stakeholders for effective coordination and response to disasters.
 So la na Co m m a nd Ce nte r (SCC/ EOC)
Org a niza tio na l Struc ture

EOC Ma na g e r

(Ma na g e me nt Func tio ns)

Ope ra tio ns Co o rdina to r Pla nning Co o rdina to r EOC Ma na g e r Fina nc e / Admin Co o rdina to r

(Ope ra tio ns Func tio ns) (Pla nning Func tio ns) (Lo g istic s Func tio ns) (Fina nc e / Admin Func tio ns)
“AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE
GUIDELINES IN THE ACTIVATION AND PROPER
USE OF INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS) IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF SOLANA AS A
STANDARD, ON-SCENE, ALL, HAZARD INCIDENT
MANAGEMENT CONCEPT THAT CAN BE USED
BY ALL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND
MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (DRRMC) MEMBER
AGENCIES AND RESPONSE GROUPS THAT
ALLOWS THEM TO ADOPT AN INTEGRATED
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE TO MATCH THE
COMPLEXITIES AND DEMANDS OF SINGLE OR
MULTIPLE INCIDENTS WITHOUT BEING
The Incident Command System Organization
• The ICS organization, as an on-scene level command and
management structure, should be located at the ICP, which is
generally located at or in the immediate vicinity of the
incident site. It is not a permanent structure nor will replace
existing DRRMCs / other similar organizations in public and
private agencies or entities. It is designed to enable effective
and efficient incident management by integrating a
combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures,
and communications operating within a common
organizational structure.
• The DRRMC through its Chairperson and likewise the Responsible Official,
provides the Incident Commander his policy directions and strategic
objectives, the mission and authority to achieve the overall priorities of the
on-scene disaster response operations, namely, life safety, incident
stabilization and property/environmental conservation and protection.
• The DRRMC Open, which is generally located away from the disaster site,
supports the Incident Commander by making executive / policy decisions,
coordinating interagency relations, mobilizing, and tracking resources,
collecting, analyzing and disseminating information and continuously
providing alert advisories/bulletins and monitoring of the obtaining
situation. The EOC does not command the on-scene level of the incident.
• On the other hand, the Incident Commander manages the incident at the
scene with the support of the relevant Command and General Staff
depending on the complexity of the situation. The IC also keeps the
Responsible Official / DRRMC Chairperson and the EOC updated of all
important matters pertaining to the incident.
6.3 Activation of IMT
• For disasters or incidents, the criteria for the activation of the IMT
according to levels shall be as follows:
IMT Level Criteria

Barangay IMT Incident affects one barangay

Municipal/City IMT Incident affects two or more barangays

Provincial IMT Incident affects two more

municipalities/component cities
Regional IMT Incident affects two or more provinces/chartered
cities
National IMT Incident affects two or more regions/incident has
corresponding national impacts.
6.4 Concept of Operation
• 6.4.1 After the conduct of briefing by the RO, the IMT shall proceed to designated area of operation,
establish the ICP and other appropriate ICS facilities;
• 6.4.2 All resources of assisting DRRMC's, government departments, bureaus, agencies, offices, units, and
instrumentalities, including civil society organizations, private sector and other stakeholders shall be
required to check-in to the IMT. Once checked-in, the said resources shall work under the command and
control of the IMT;
• 6.4.3 The IMT shall request for additional resources to the RO through the EOC to be provided by the
Response Clusters;
• 6.4.4 The RO shall communicate directives and guidance to the IMT through the EOC for implementation;
• 6.45 All status updates and actions taken shall be documented by the IMT to be reported to the EOC for
inclusion in the official periodic situation report,
• 6.4,6 The IMT, with clearance from the RO, shall have the decision to expand or downsize the response
organization depending on the size and complexity of the incident. For this purpose, resources that are no
longer needed for the operation shall be demobilized, and
• 6,4.7 The maximum duration of the operation of the IMT shall be up to fifteen (15) days. Afterwards, the RO
shall designate new members of the IMT.
6.5 Termination of the Operation
• 6.5.1 The decision to terminate the operation of the IMT shall be
recommended by the IC for approval of the RO, based on any of the
following conditions;
a. For disasters or incidents:
• The emergency phase has been lifted on the ground, as indicated by
decreased need for response activities and tactical resources, and the
situation is proceeding to early recovery, or
• The lower level IMT can already handle the management of the
disaster or incident
6.5.3 Upon termination of operation, the IC shall organize a
team close out meeting with the Command Staff and General
Staff to discuss the strengths, areas for improvement, and
recommendations for the operation. There shall also be the
conduct of Critical Incidents Stress Debriefing/Psychosocial
Debriefing for the IMT members and key service providers.
The output of the team closes out meeting is the After-Action
Review that shall contain the consolidated evaluation of the
IMT's performance as well as lessons learned for future
operations.
6.5.4 The IMT shall participate in the close out meeting to be
organized by the RO. During the meeting, the IMT shall
endorse the necessary reports, tools and other response
documents, to include the After-Action Review.