DILG XII has started implementing the work-from-home scheme for some of the Divisions at the Regional Office as earlier proposed by RD Josephine Cabrido-Leysa, CESO III.
The move came in the light of the recorded cases of possible Covid-19 transmission in Region XII which prompted the four provincial LGUs to effect stricter controls on its regional borders.
Dir. Leysa has signified the intention of implementing the work-from-home scheme for the regional office personnel to minimize the number of people who report for work, thereby lowering the exposure of its personnel and staff.
“Out of the 106 or so personnel that we have, it is a big help if the number goes down to half since some of the workload can be done at home,” Dir. Leysa added. She further stated that the scheme depends on the internal arrangements within the Divisions concerned, with some doing the alternate reporting of staff on certain number of days.
“Basically, the purpose is to reduce our number without compromising our deliverables. We owe it to ourselves to be healthy and safe. By doing so, we keep our family and our community safe from Covid-19,” Dir. Leysa elaborated.
The Regional Director has repeatedly issued warnings about the strict observance of minimum health protocols. Earlier, Director Leysa challenged all employees and personnel to adhere, if possible, to “maximum health standard.”
The Alternative Work Arrangement will run from August 18 up to August 31, 2020. Consistent with the existing regional memorandum entitled “Reporting to office Scheme under the Community Quarantine,” personnel who render services from home are directed to enroll in the regional electronic attendance form. The said form will then be printed out and attached to the DTRs.
Employees should also be able to maintain an open line of communication throughout the office hours and be ready to join virtual meetings, if need be.
Meanwhile, those who compose the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) as members, TWG and Secretariat must be ready to report for work should the need arise.
