“Year-End assessment, Calibration of Oplan Lighthouse Project and Technical Skills Enhancement

of PhilHealth Anti-Fraud (PAF) Members”

November 27 to 28, 2018
At Astoria Plaza Hotel, Pasig City

Atty. Ernesto P. Barbado – Opening Remarks

First Day!
1st Topic: LEGAL WRITING
Source Speaker: Atty. Rosalita Petaca of Civil Service Commission
Highlights:
+ Importance of Legal Writing and why it is important.
Guidelines in effective LW:
1. Know the purpose
2. Know your audience
3. Write Short Sentences
4. Present in Logical Order
5. Write in Active Voice
6. Use Action Verbs or Verb Clauses
7. Say it Affirmatively/Be Positive
8. Prefer Simple Words
9.
10. Use Concrete Words (Give reader clear visual image)
11. Use non-sexist Language
12. Proofread

+Common Legal Documents

1. Requisite of Valid Complaint
- Should be in writing
-Subscribed and sword by complainant
- Show Cause order is sufficient in cases initiated by Disciplining Authority
- Clear, Simple and Concise.

+ Presented a Sample Complaint

+ Show Cause Orders
- Number of Days required for compliance.
+ Formal Charge
+ Notice of Charge
+ Workshop+
Participants were tasked to create a sample complaint and a Fact-Findings investigation Report.
Results were good.
+Issues Encountered+
It was discovered that some PROs were using different format of the FFIR. The Speaker suggested if
PhilHealth could come up with a standard format for uniformity and identity.

Resolution: The matter will be discussed first with the PRO lawyers for their comment and
suggestions. FFIED stated that there will be a meeting for it.
Second Day!
2nd Topic: STRATEGIES FOR CONDUCTING LEGAL RESEARCH
Source Speaker: Atty. ….. From Civil Service Commission

Highlights:
+Developing Writing Skills+
1. Identify the Relevant Facts
2. Identify the Relevant Legal issues
3. How can the Law be applied?
4. Access Good quality Resources
5. Review Your Research Findings
6. Apply your Research Findings

+Conducting Legal Research+

- Generally the Process of Finding an Answer to a Legal Question; of applying the law to the facts of
the case.

3rd Topic: R.A 6713: Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees”
Source Speaker: Mr. Valeriano F. Mozo. ….. From Civil Service Commission

Highlights:
+Covers all officials and Employees in Government
+8 Norms of Conduct
1. Commitment to Public Interest
2. Professionalism
* 5 Dimensions – Specialized Knowledge
- Skills
- Standards
- Spirit
- Supportive Environment
3. Justness and Sincerity (Avoiding Nepotism)
4. Political Neutrality (CS Memo. No. 30, s2009, Partisan Political Activty)
5. Responsiveness to the Public
6. Nationalism and Patriotism (R.A 9242, Use of Locally produced cloth)
7. Commitment to Democracy
8. Simple Living
+Duties of Public Officials and Employees
1. Act Promptly on Letters and Requests (15 Working days from receipt, include action taken)
-ARTA (R.A no. 9485), 5 working days- simple, 10 days for complex
- EODB EGSD of 2018 (R.A no. 11032), 3 days working – simple, 7 days-complex, 20 days-
highly technical
2. Submit Annual Performance Results
3. Process Documents and Papers Expeditiously – Max 3 Signatories per Document.
4. Act Immediately on the Public Personal Transaction
5. Make Documents accessible to the Public
- Exceptions:
+Prohibited Acts and Transactions+
1. Financial and Material Interest
2. Outside Employment and Other activities Related thereto.
-Requirement in Engagement in Private Business
a. Written Permission from Head of Agency, Renew annually.
b. Time devoted shall not impair efficiency.
c. Government Facilities equipment shall not be used while engaging practice.
3. Disclosure and/or misuse of confidential Intervention
4. Solicitation/Acceptance of Gifts
-Not included: Unsolicited Gift of nominal/insignificant value; Nominal Value will depend on
the circumstances of each case taking into account; Gift from Relative without any
expectation in return.
5. Unlawful use of statement Filed under R.A 6713
6. Extravagant/ ostentatious display of wealth.
7.Bad Manners
+Statements and Disclosure
1. SALN
+DIVESTMENT – Transfer of title or disposal of interest to property.
+PENALTIES+
-Possible dismissal of service, Revocation of CS eligibility and others
+SYSTEM OF INCENTIVES
-Dangal ng Bayan
- Will be facilitated by the Committee on Awards
-Criteria:
-Years of Service
-Quality and consistency of Performance
-Obscurity of the position
-Level of Salary
- Unique and Exemplary quality of achievement
-Risk of Temptation inherent in the work.
- Other circumstances that may be considered.
(Section 6, Incentives/Rewards)- Bonus, Citations, etc.

Last Part:
Dr. Bañaga Headed the Year-end assessment, Calibration of Oplan Lighthouse Project

Highlights:
- Stressed the changes on PAFT activities guidelines, Office Order 0028 s2013 to Corporate Order
0079 s2018.
-Scope of Report Preparation