The Development Academy of the Philippines – Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM) held an exploratory meeting with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 5 on May 20, 2025, at the LGRRC Library, DILG Regional Office 5, Legazpi City to discuss potential collaboration on localizing the Sustainable Development Goals continue reading : DAP-GSPDM and DILG Region 5 Explore Strategic Collaboration on Localizing SDGs through Futures Thinking

The Department of Health – Bicol Center for Health Development conducted the 2nd Bicol Immunization Summit with the theme “Arangkadang Pagbabakuna: Proteksyon para sa Bawat Pamilyang Pilipino” on May 14, 2025, at the Vela Hotel, Legazpi City. The activity was in celebration of the World Immunization Week 2025 and aimed to continue the “Humanly Possible” continue reading : DILG Region 5 Supports DOH’s 2nd Bicol Immunization Summit, Reinforces Commitment to Community Health

In line with the government’s continuous efforts to strengthen local mechanisms in preventing and countering violent extremism, the Department of the Interior and Local Government Regional Office 5 in coordination with the Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism – Program Management Office (PCVE-PMO) conducted an online re-orientation session of the Early Warning, Prevention, and Response (EWPR) continue reading : DILG 5 conducts PCVE-EWPR Module 1: Re- Orientation to Combat Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Bicol Region

In response to the memorandum issued earlier this year regarding the regional conduct of the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) 2025 and the required submission of After-Activity Reports with Improvement Plans to the DND Central Office, DILG 5 conducted a virtual orientation webinar entitled “NSED Annexes Orientation” on May 16, 2025. The orientation, led by continue reading : DILG Region 5 Strengthens Earthquake Preparedness through NSED 2025 Orientation Webinar

In pursuit of procurement excellence, DILG Region 5 successfully conducted a three-day procurement seminar-workshop titled “DILG Annual Procurement Conference: Elevating the Technical Competencies of DILG R5 in Public Procurement,” on May 7-9, 2025 at Patio San Jose, Malilipot, Albay. The activity, spearheaded by the Finance and Administrative Division (FAD) and the Bids and Awards Committee continue reading : DILG Region 5 Holds Annual Procurement Conference to Strengthen Technical Competencies and Promote Procurement Excellence

To strengthen the communication of local infrastructure achievements, the Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU) of DILG Regional Office 5, led by PDMU Chief LGOO VIII Julius Rodel Cal-Ortiz and PEO III Lovic B. Gongona, participated in the “From Data to Dialogue: Communicating Local Infrastructure Success” Batch 2 training held from May 6 to 9, continue reading : DILG Region 5 PDMU Attends Training “From Data to Dialogue: Communicating Local Infrastructure Success”

Pursuant to the provisions mandated by the DILG Quality Manual of the National Quality Management System, DILG 5 convenes for the FY 2025 QMS Planning Activity on April 2, 2025 via blended modality (F2F at the DILG 5 Training Hall and via Zoom platform). Spearheaded by Regional Director and Risk Review Commitee Head Atty. Arnaldo continue reading : DILG 5 convenes for the FY 2025 QMS Planning Activity

Pursuant to its mandate, the ICAD Advocacy Cluster convened last March 28, 2025 for its 1st Quarter Meeting. The meeting serves as the platform for member agencies to present their anti-illegal drug plans and programs for the year 2025, fostering a more unified and strategic approach in the fight against illegal drugs. Through strengthened collaboration, continue reading : ICAD Advocacy Cluster Convenes for First Quarter 2025 Meeting, Strengthened Push for a Drug-Free Workplace

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 5 successfully conducted a five-day Seminar-Workshop on the Preparation of Detailed Engineering Design using AutoCAD Civil 3D at Hotel Iñigo, Legazpi City, Albay, last March 28, 2025. The five-day seminar-workshop was facilitated by Engr. Ryan Loret Espeleta and Engr. Rad G. Bulawan from the Department continue reading : DILG Region 5 conducts a five-day Seminar-Workshop on the Preparation of Detailed Engineering Design using AutoCAD Civil 3D