DILG Secretary Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr., thru DILG R5, turned over additional 6,400 face masks to the Provincial Government of Albay

DILG Secretary Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr., through DILG Region 5, turned over additional 6,400 face masks to the Provincial Government of Albay (PLGU) on June 16, 2023. The face masks will be distributed to Evacuation Centers in the province affected by recent volcanic activities from Mt. Mayon. DILG 5 Regional Director Arnaldo E. Escober continue reading : DILG Secretary Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr., thru DILG R5, turned over additional 6,400 face masks to the Provincial Government of Albay

DILG R5 conducts Strategic Planning Workshop for Project Evaluation Officers

In line with the department’s implementation of the 2023 Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) as well as the Support to Barangay Development Program (SBDP) 2021-2023 in the Bicol Region, all project evaluation officers from the regional office and the six provincial offices participated in a Two-Day Strategic Planning Workshop in Legazpi City on June 15, continue reading : DILG R5 conducts Strategic Planning Workshop for Project Evaluation Officers

PBBM leads disaster response press conference in the province of Albay

With the imminent eruption of Mt. Mayon, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took the opportunity to personally meet with local authorities, disaster response teams, various national government agencies, and community leaders in a situation briefing on June 14, at the Albay Astrodome, Legazpi City, to discuss ongoing relief efforts for residents directly affected by the calamity. continue reading : PBBM leads disaster response press conference in the province of Albay

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. , DILG Secretary Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos Jr. visit Albay to assess situation of Evacuation Centers amidst Mt. Mayon eruption

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. together with DILG Secretary Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos Jr., visit the province of Albay on June 14, to continue assessing the situation of Evacuation Centers (ECs) in the wake of Mt. Mayon’s volcanic activity. PBBM will meet with Local Government Authorities and LDRRMO to discuss detailed preparations for the possible continue reading : President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. , DILG Secretary Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos Jr. visit Albay to assess situation of Evacuation Centers amidst Mt. Mayon eruption

RDC convenes for the Second Quarter Full Council Meeting at the Sorsogon Provincial Gymnasium

The Regional Development Council (RDC) convenes for the Second Quarter Full Council Meeting at the Sorsogon Provincial Gymnasium, Sorsogon City, June 7, 2023. DILG 5 Regional Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr. CESO V, provided the updates on the 2022 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Assessment Results and Updates of Local Government units in continue reading : RDC convenes for the Second Quarter Full Council Meeting at the Sorsogon Provincial Gymnasium

SGLG ASSESSMENT FOR PLGUS PILOTED IN CAMARINES NORTE PROV’L GOVERNMENT

The DILG 5 Assessment Team led by Assistant Regional Director Jhoaden G. Lucero, CESO V, leads the CY 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) onsite assessment of the Provincial Government of Camarines Norte at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Hall June 5, 2023. The team thoroughly reviews the PLGU’s overall performance in each indicator of the continue reading : SGLG ASSESSMENT FOR PLGUS PILOTED IN CAMARINES NORTE PROV’L GOVERNMENT

JICA representatives visit DILG R5 for the JPOW-2 project

In a significant development aimed at enhancing weather observation and forecasting in the Philippines, representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) recently visited the DILG Regional Office 5 last May 30, 2023. Mr. Hideyuki Sasaki, Mr. Hiroshi Satoda, Ms. Chiho Mototani, and Ms. Thea Mendoza from JICA, along with Mr. Dan Dominic A. Triumfante continue reading : JICA representatives visit DILG R5 for the JPOW-2 project