overty, the DILG 5 and DSWD 5, alongside other participating agencies, have signed the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Regional Memorandum of Understanding on April 5, 2024, in Legazpi City. This initiative aims to foster collaboration among EPAHP regional partners to engage rural communities, enhance social capital, and optimize the economic resource base. continue reading : DILG 5, DSWD 5, and Partner Agencies inked agreement to address hunger and poverty

DILG R5 through the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED) conducts Preparatory Activities for Peace and Order Council (POC) and Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Audits and Progress Meeting with DILG Provincial Focal Persons from April 4 to 5, 2024. This two-day activity aims to provide a platform for the Regional and Provincial Focal Persons continue reading : DILG R5 conducts POC and ADAC Audits and Progress Meeting with DILG Provincial Focal Persons

As part of our efforts to strengthen the Bicol LGRRC and its sub-LGRRCs, DILG Region 5 spearheads the conduct of a Knowledge Management (KM) Audit Orientation on April 4, 2024, via Zoom platform. RPDD OIC-Asst. Division Chief Euly Q. Enrique of the Local Government Academy served as Resource Person during the activity. She gave invaluable continue reading : DILG Region 5 spearheads the conduct of a KM Audit Orientation

Pursuant to the provisions mandated by the DILG Quality Manual of the National Quality Management System, DILG 5 convenes for the FY 2024 QMS Planning Activity on April 3, 2024 via blended modality (F2F at the DILG 5 Training Hall and via Zoom platform). Guided by Regional Quality Management Representative ARD Jhoaden G. Lucero, CESO continue reading : DILG 5 holds its QMS Planning Activity for FY 2024

In preparation for the annual highlights at DILG R5, the PRAISE BICOL-BIDA team, led by ARD Jhoaden G. Lucero, CESO V, conducted an online orientation on the revised guidelines and criteria in the implementation of the DILG program on awards and incentives for excellence. The activity, held on April 2, 2024 through an online platform, continue reading : PRAISE BICOL-BIDA team conducts online orientation on the revised guidelines and criteria in the implementation of the DILG program on awards and incentives for excellence

We are thrilled to announce the commencement of DILG Region 5’s Apprenticeship Program for LGOOs: 57th Batch – Foundation Course and Supervised Field Work (FC-SFW) for twenty-one Local Government Operations Officers II (LGOOs II) thru the conduct of Coordination Meeting for R5 Training Team and the Coordination Meeting for the Apprentices on April 1 and continue reading : DILG R5 kicks-off the month strong for the 57th Batch Apprenticeship Program

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 5, through its Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU), inaugurated eight FY 2023 LGSF-SBDP Projects in the Municipalities San Miguel and Virac on March 15, 2024. Barangays of Balatohan, J.M. Alberto, Kilikilihan, Pagsangahan and San Marcos of LGU San Miguel were allocated funds for 1) Road continue reading : DILG Region 5 inaugurates eight FY 2023 LGSF-SBDP Projects in the Municipalities San Miguel and Virac

DILG Assistant Secretary Francisco R. Cruz CESO III emphasizes that the Strat Plan sets the direction of DILG Region 5 in effectively implementing the Programs, Projects, and Activities to the LGUs and the Bicolano Community. He challenges DILG Region 5 to focus and address gaps on governance areas, advance strategic communication for the government, and continue reading : ASec Cruz Leads Regional Cascading of DILG Strategic Plan for DILG Region 5

DILG Region 5 takes part in the official start of celebrating the Fire Prevention Month 2024 with the theme: “Sa Pag-iwas sa Sunog, Hindi ka Nag-iisa” on March 5, 2024 at the Bicol University College of Engineering (BUCENG) Gymnasium. The program started with “Lakaw Kabikolan: Rally for a Fire-Safe Bicol Fun Walk”, an early morning continue reading : DILG 5 Joins BFP R5 in the Fire Prevention Month 2024 Kick Off Ceremony