To reform the country, DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo emphasized the importance of integrity and righteousness among geodetic engineers during the 27th South Luzon Area Assembly of Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines held on November 12,  2010 at the Avenue Plaza Hotel, Naga City. In his message, he said that the real challenge is not continue reading : SILG Robredo prods geodetic engineers: Do what is right!

DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo was the keynote speaker during the closing and recognition program of the Bicol University Graduate School (BUGS) and Bicol Consortium for Development Initiatives (BCDI) Capacity Building Program via the Diploma in Local Government Management course held yesterday, November 24 at Hotel St. Ellis, Legazpi City. Speaking before the 2nd batch of continue reading : Sec. Robredo says “be ready when the opportunity is there”

The DILG V successfully concluded today the regional screening for the poster making contest under the IEC component of the MDGF 1919 project “Enhancing Access to and Provision of Water Services for the Poor and by the Poor.” Twelve entries were submitted for the high school category and 12 entries also for the elementary category. continue reading : DILG V concludes regional screening for MDGF 1919 poster-making contest

In  recognition of their loyalty, hard work and dedication to the service, seven employees of DILG were promoted to higher positions in the department, to wit: 1. Ma. Cristina Mercedes Bahillo – LGOO IV to LGOO V 2. Ruth Fay B. Belarmino – LGOO IV to LGOO V 3. Gerardo Glenn D. Berces – LGOO continue reading : Seven employees of regional office promoted

In line with the 20th anniversary of local autonomy in the country, DILG Region V through its Local Governance Regional Resource Center (LGRRC) launched “Biyaheng Pinoy: Matapat na Palakad, Biyaheng Maunlad” on November 26, 2010 at the Jennifer’s Garden, Kabayan Hotel, Legazpi City Attended by representatives from different national government agencies, DILG V provincial directors, continue reading : DILG V/LGRRC launches Biyaheng Pinoy

Twenty-seven personnel of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) were interviewed on November 25, 2010 at the BJMP Conference Room for the positions of Senior Jail Officer (SJO) 4, SJO3, SJO2, SJO1, Jail Officer (JO) 3 and JO2. Of the 27 applicants, four are female. Under Department Order No. 2010-973 dated November 8, continue reading : BJMP fills up attrition slots

Part of the re-implementation of the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) under the United Nations Population Fund Assistance (UNFPA) project known as “Localizing the MDGs:  Improving the Capacity of LGUs to Deliver Population and Reproductive Health Information and Services”  was the conduct of a 4-day workshop on Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) preparation held on November   16-19, continue reading : Masbate province conducts workshop on CDP preparation for UNFPA Pilot LGUs

To thresh out concerns on the forthcoming Kick-Off Training, On-Site Coaching and other succeeding activities and strategies for the implementation of BPLS Reforms, a consultative meeting between DILG-DTI and BPLS-trained coaches from the 11 pilot LGUs  and four (4) from the expanded pilot local government units on Business Permits and Licensing System (BPLS). DILG Regional continue reading : Upscaling BPLS implementers’ holds After Workshop Coaches Meeting

The DILG Regional V in coordination with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) V,  thru the Regional AIDS Assistance Team (RAAT) conducted a one-day orientation for local chief executives and functionaries on the establishment of  STI, HIV and AIDS Response on November 12, 2010 at the AVP  continue reading : DILG, DOH, DSWD orient LCEs and functionaries on establishing an STI, HIV and AIDS Response