Showcasing the Department’s big wins and progress under President Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s administration, DILG 5’s Regional Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober Jr. presented the successes, ongoing projects, services, and programs aimed at enhancing peace, security, and good governance across local governments in the Bicol region during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas last 30 July 2024 continue reading : DILG Region 5 Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas

As part of the continuing efforts of the Department to fully embrace the digitalization program of the government, the Department of Interior and Local Government- Information Systems and Technology Management Service (DILG-ISTMS) provided funding support under the Office Productivity Program of MITHI funded projects for the procurement of ICT resources in the implementation of programs continue reading : DILG R5 complements its workforce with ICT tools for office productivity

Spearheaded by DILG 5 Regional Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober Jr, CESO V, and Asst. Regional Director Jhoaden G. Lucero, CESO V, attached agencies of DILG 5 from BJMP 5 Regional Director JSSupt Elena B Rocamora, BFP Regional Office 5 Representative FCInsp Josephine Jeannette C Brandon, NYC Area Officer Ms. Nydia P. Delfin with PIA continue reading : DILG 5 and its attached agencies, together with PIA Region 5, gears up for the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas

The Municipalities of Manito and Malinao (Albay), San Lorenzo Ruiz (Camarines Norte), Milaor and Buhi (Camarines Sur), Panganiban (Catanduanes), Batuan and San Fernando (Masbate) attended the training on “Coaching on the Business-Friendliness and Competitiveness Indicators” on July 18-19, 2024 held at Hotel Venezia, Legazpi City. Eight (8 ) Local Government Units (LGUs) were capacitated on continue reading : 8 LGUs attend training on “Coaching on the Business-Friendliness and Competitiveness Indicators”

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Regional Office 5 celebrated its 33rd Anniversary with the theme “Makatao at MakaDiyos sa Serbisyong Publiko Tungo sa Maunlad, Maayos at Progresibong Pagbabago” on July 19, 2024, at the Casablanca Hotel and Convention Center, Legazpi City. The event served as a platform to recognize the exemplary dedication, hard continue reading : BJMP R5 celebrates 33rd Anniversary

First lady Mary Louise A. Marcos and Senate President Francis Joseph “Chiz” Escudero visited Sorsogon City as they launched the “Lab for All” Caravan at the Sorsogon Provincial Gymnasium, July 18, 2024. Provincial Governor of Sorsogon Hon. Edwin Boboy Hamor welcomed the guests along with Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson J. Prospero E. De continue reading : Launching of “Lab for All” Caravan in Sorsogon

DILG 5, represented by Assistant Regional Director Jhoaden G. Lucero, CESO V, provided a message of support during the CHR’s Lakbay Karapatan Tungo sa Kamalayan (Lakaran): Regional Human Rights Caravan on July 17, 2024, at the Proxy by the Oriental Albay Hotel, Legazpi City. The event aimed to enhance human rights education and promotion at continue reading : DILG 5 Supports CHR’s Regional Human Rights Action Center Summit

DILG Region 5 Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr, CESO V, presented an insightful discussion on the business environment of Region 5 during the Bicol Business Summit on July 12, 2024 at Villa Caceres Hotel, Naga City. The discussion highlighted the key results of the Business-Friendliness and Competitiveness Indicators of the Seal of Good Local continue reading : Bicol Business Summit

DILG Region 5 held its Monday Convocation on July 1, 2024, at the DILG Region V Training Hall, marking the end of a productive 1st semester of the year. DILG Undersecretary for Local Government Marlo L. Iringan, CESO III graced the event, emphasizing the importance of government efficiency, enhancing local governance, improving disaster preparedness, and continue reading : Celebrating a Semester of Progress: DILG Region 5 Holds Monday Convocation