DILG Region V joins the 2026 Local Government Code Month celebration, established through Presidential Proclamation No. 63, s. 1992. For 35 years, local governance has brought government closer to the people – strengthening local autonomy, fostering partnerships, and advancing responsive public service. As we look back on the journey, we also look ahead to what continue reading : 35 YEARS OF LOCAL GOVERNANCE: BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES THROUGH RESPONSIVE PUBLIC SERVICE
Capacity Building for CSO Desk Officers 2026
The DILG Regional Office V, together with the Support for the Local Governance Program (SLGP), is conducting the Capacity Building for CSO Desk Officers 2026 today, 29 September 2026, at Proxy by The Oriental Albay, Legazpi City. The activity, which runs 29–30 September 2026, aims to further strengthen the capacities of Civil Society Organization (CSO) continue reading : Capacity Building for CSO Desk Officers 2026
R5 ICAD Advocacy Cluster Holds 3rd Quarter Meeting
The Region 5 Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) Advocacy Cluster convened its 3rd Quarter Meeting on September 24, 2026, at the DILG Regional Office V Conference Room, Legazpi City. The meeting was presided by DILG Region 5 Regional Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr., CESO III, and actively participated in by the member agencies continue reading : R5 ICAD Advocacy Cluster Holds 3rd Quarter Meeting
The DILG Region 5 conducts Third Quarter Regional Executive Committee (REXCOM) Meeting
The DILG Region 5 successfully conducted its Third Quarter Regional Executive Committee (REXCOM) Meeting on September 17, 2026, at Ninong’s Hotel, Legazpi City. The meeting brought together key officials from the Regional and Provincial Offices, where updates on the region’s PPAs and ways forward were presented. This initiative highlights DILG 5’s commitment to good governance continue reading : The DILG Region 5 conducts Third Quarter Regional Executive Committee (REXCOM) Meeting
PH-OGP Localization Program: Cohort LGU Mentoring and Technical Assistance Activity for Flagship Program Formulation
On 14 July 2026, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region V successfully conducted the PH-OGP Localization Program: Cohort LGU Mentoring and Technical Assistance Activity for Flagship Program Formulation in the Municipalities of Bula and Magarao, Camarines Sur, under Phase 2 of the PH-OGP Co-Creation Process—Selection of the Flagship Program. In Bula, continue reading : PH-OGP Localization Program: Cohort LGU Mentoring and Technical Assistance Activity for Flagship Program Formulation
DILG and PSA Region V successfully held the CBMS Module III-B Regional Pre-Implementation Phase
The Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Module III-B: Regional Pre-Implementation Phase was successfully conducted on July 14–15, 2026, at Hotel Iñigo, Legazpi City, Albay. Bringing together CBMS Regional and Provincial Focal Persons from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the two-day activity served as a platform to continue reading : DILG and PSA Region V successfully held the CBMS Module III-B Regional Pre-Implementation Phase
DILG Region 5 congratulates newly appointed and promoted Local Government Operations Officers (LGOOs) and Administrative Personnel
The oath of office was administered by Regional Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober Jr., CESO III and witnessed by Assistant Regional Director Atty. Ian Kenneth B. Lucero, MPSA, MMEP, CESE, LGOO VII Darlyn D. Ayende, CAO Rico E. Gaurino and LGOO VI Mae G. Clemente on May 4, 2026 at the DILG 5 Regional Office continue reading : DILG Region 5 congratulates newly appointed and promoted Local Government Operations Officers (LGOOs) and Administrative Personnel
DILG Region V conducts 2026 Annual Procurement Conference cum Seminar on Strengthening DILG R5 Procurement Systems under Republic Act No. 12009
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region V conducted the 2026 Annual Procurement Conference cum Seminar on Strengthening DILG R5 Procurement Systems under Republic Act No. 12009 organized by the Finance and Administrative Division (FAD) and the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) on April 21-23, 2026 at Hotel Iñigo, Legazpi City. Anchored continue reading : DILG Region V conducts 2026 Annual Procurement Conference cum Seminar on Strengthening DILG R5 Procurement Systems under Republic Act No. 12009
DILG Secretary Remulla leads and graces a series of key activities in Catanduanes
DILG Secretary Remulla leads and graces a series of key activities in Catanduanes, highlighted by the Blessing and Inauguration of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Building in Baras and the Blessing of the Provincial Fire Marshal Building in Virac on April 28, 2026. These initiatives underscore the continued strengthening of fire protection facilities and continue reading : DILG Secretary Remulla leads and graces a series of key activities in Catanduanes