After more than a year of online modules, field immersion, series of assessments and all the challenges of distant learning due to the pandemic, fourteen (14) Local Government Operations Officers II (LGOOs II) of DILG Region 5 have finished strong by successfully completing the Apprenticeship Program for LGOOs II and III of the Local Government Academy (LGA). The Revalida and Grand Graduation were held on December 13-17, 2021 at Stotsenberg Hotel, Clark, Pampanga. Present in the activity were the 196 graduates of the 53rd Batch, LGA Dir. Thelma T. Vecina, Asec. Florida M. Dijan and Usec. Marlo L. Iringan. DILG 5 RD Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda also graced the activity, along with the Regional Directors and Assistant Regional Directors of the other regions.

The Revalida and Grand Graduation were momentous for Batch 53 as it marks the culmination of their training that began on August 2020. More importantly, it signifies the beginning of their journey as full-fledged LGOOs of the Department.

With the theme “Sulong LGOO: Pinagtibay ng Hamon ng Panahon”, Batch 53 embodies resilience by rising above the challenges of the COVID-19 and exemplifies competence by hurdling all the rigorous components of the Apprenticeship Program.