RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HON. JERWIN S. DIMAPILIS, MUNICIPAL MAYOR, TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT (DSWD) FIELD OFFICE MIMAROPA FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS SITUATION (AICS)” PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), pursuant to Executive Order (EO) No. 221 series of 2003 and EO NO. 137 series of 2021, implements crisis intervention, through the Assistance to Individuals and Families in Crisis Situation (AICS) program;

WHEREAS, the DSWD issued Memorandum Circular (M.C.) No. 16 series of 2022 entitled “REVISED GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS SITUATION (AICS)” which provides for the different modes of disbursement strategies, such as transfer of funds to local government units;

WHEREAS, the DSWD Field Office MIMAROPA seeks to strengthen its partnership with Local Government Units (LGUs) to ensure the efficient, transparent, and timely delivery of these services to the marginalized and vulnerable sectors of the community;

WHEREAS, after careful review and deliberation, this August Body finds the partnership highly beneficial to the constituents of this Municipality, as it provides a critical safety net for those facing medical, burial, educational, or transportation emergencies;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, to authorize the Honorable Municipal Mayor, JERWIN S. DIMAPILIS, to enter into and sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) represented by its Regional Director/Secretary, for the implementation of AICS Program within the municipality;

RESOLVED FURTHER, that copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the DSWD Field Office MIMAROPA, the Office of the Mayor, and other concerned offices for their information and guidance.

Adopted: 13 April 2026