The Philippine National Railway (PNR) held its 1st Railway Summit: Tracks to Safety on January 21, 2025, at Sundaze Hotel, Naga City, Camarines Sur. The summit aimed to promote safer, affordable, reliable, and environmentally friendly transportation options for the public. On behalf of DILG Secretary Juanito Victor C. Remulla, DILG Undersecretary for Public Safety Serafin continue reading : USec Serafin Baretto Jr, DILG Undersecretary for Public Safety, Joins the 1st Railway Summit in Naga City

The FY 2026 Regional Development Council (RDC) Technical Budget Review officially commenced on January 20, 2025, at the RDC Hall of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Office 5 in Arimbay, Legazpi City. This annual event, held during the first quarter, provides a valuable platform for the presentation and evaluation of proposed budgets continue reading : FY 2026 Regional Development Council Technical Budget Review officially commences

DILG R5 commends thirty-two (32) Local Government Units (LGUs) in the Bicol Region that passed the 2024 Child-Friendly Local Government Audit (CFLGA) and will be conferred with the Seal of Child-Friendly Local Government (SCFLG). The CFLGA is a mandatory audit system implemented since 2014 which assesses the LGU performance in the delivery of social services continue reading : 2024 CHILD-FRIENDLY LOCAL GOVERNANCE AUDIT (CFLGA)

This five-day activity underscores the importance of equipping barangays with the tools and knowledge to align with municipal goals, ensure sustainable development, and enhance disaster preparedness and response. The event is being held at the La Piazza Hotel and Convention Center, Legazpi City, starting this 13th day of January 2025. Spearheaded by Regional Director Atty. continue reading : Operation Listo: Training-Workshop on the Formulation of Barangay Development Plan and Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Plan-Contingency Plan

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) hosted the Regional Planners’ Forum on January 8-9, 2024. This forum aimed to provide local planners from various Local Government Units (LGUs) in the region with updates on the latest concepts, methodologies, and trends in development and physical planning. On the second day of the forum, Assistant Regional continue reading : NEDA hosts Regional Planners’ Forum

DILG Region 5 proudly announces the launching of the first-ever DILG HR Manual Draft– a product of hard work, collaboration, and innovation. This milestone highlights the department’s commitment to excellence in human resource management and development. The launching was led by DILG 5 Regional Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr., CESO III, Assistant Regional Director continue reading : DILG Region 5 Launches the first ever DILG HR Manual

On December 18, 2024, at The Pepperland Hotel, the DILG Region 5 family came together to celebrate excellence, dedication, and commitment in public service during the BICOL-BIDA PRAISE Awarding Ceremonies. This momentous event highlighted the outstanding achievements of DILG V personnel through service awards, special citations, loyalty awards, and BICOL-BIDA PRAISE gem awards. As part continue reading : DILG 5 BICOL-BIDA PRAISE Awarding Ceremonies: Araw ng Pagkilala sa mga Natatanging Kawani ng DILG V

Local governance took center stage during the RIDS Follow Through Session, a progress meeting for Category 1 LGUs, held on December 6, 2024, at Proxy by The Oriental Albay Hotel in Legazpi City. This event, organized under the Bikol EKSPRES (Enhanced Knowledge Sharing and Performance Tracking for Revitalized LGU Engagement for the Seal of Good continue reading : Bicol LGUs On Track for Good Governance: The 1st Progress Meeting for SGLG Compliance

Congratulations to the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) awardees from Bicol Region! Your tireless dedication to public service and good governance sets a benchmark for others to follow and uplifts the communities you serve. The awarding ceremony, held on December 9, 2024, at the Manila Hotel, highlights our shared commitment to fostering transparency, continue reading : 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance awardees from Bicol Region