Use of SP Handbook
Use of SP Handbook
MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR (JMC #1)
Use of Social
Protection Handbook
Roll-out on the Use of SP Handbook
23-27 February 2015
Bayfront Hotel. Subic, Zambales
BACKGROUND
The process of developing the handbook started in May 2012 upon the completion
of the SP operational framework with a series of national and regional cluster
consultations followed by pilot testing in Cabanatuan City and Pakil, Laguna.
B. SECONDARY USERS
Can be partners and intermediaries at the local level (including
beneficiaries) such as civil society organizations
Regional and Field Offices of Line Agencies with Social Protection
Activities
Content
Volume 1 Volume 2
Mainstreaming Social
Key Concepts/Policies on Social
Protection in Local
Protection
Development Planning
(for Local Chief Executives
(for Implementors )
TITLE of the JMC
Conduct training of trainers (TOT) at the provincial level, as well as the roll-out of
SP Handbook at the municipal/city level;
Appropriate funds for the conduct of the training of trainers and roll out activity
for the utilization of SP Handbook;
Provide technical assistance to the Local Government Units (LGUs) on the use of
SP handbook at the local level;
Draw up a mechanism between and among the various national departments and
private sector for the mobilization, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of
social protection programs; and
Coordinate with DILG and suggest criteria which can be incorporated in the DILG’s
Seal of Good Governance and/or other DILG efforts to promote full participation
of LGUs in mainstreaming SP at the local level.
DILG ROLE
Enjoin all LGUs to utilize the SP Handbook as reference in planning, implementing,
monitoring and evaluating SP programs, including the use of SP VAM in assessing risks and
vulnerabilities, as well as the preparation of Social Protection Development Report (SPDR);
Enjoin all LGUs to attend the Training of Trainers and roll-out of SP Handbook and assist
DSWD in the conduct of these activities;
Review the indicators of the Seal of Good Local Governance particularly along social
protection considering the elements of social protection framework as recommended by
DSWD;
Review all related guidelines on local planning to consider social protection in coordination
with DSWD and SDC Sub-Committee on Social Protection; and
Disseminate this Joint Memorandum Circular to all LGUs within their respective territorial
jurisdiction.
LGU ROLE
Utilize the SP Handbook including the use of Social Protection Vulnerability and Adaptation
Manual (SP-VAM) for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating social protection
programs and in assessing the risks and vulnerabilities of the locality, respectively, through
issuance of local ordinance/resolution;
Integrate social protection in the Comprehensive Development Plan to ensure that social
protection permeates local development processes;
Prepare the Social Protection Development Report (SPDR) which serves as reference for
local development planning, budgeting and monitoring, as well as report of implementation
of social protection programs for submission to DSWD Regional Office;
Initiate, implement and monitor responsive and innovative social protection programs,
strategies and initiatives that would reduce people’s vulnerabilities and get them out of
poverty; and
Document good practices in social protection which can be shared through publications or
during conferences and fora on social protection.
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