DILG R5 congratulates the exemplary Peace and Order Councils (POCs) in Bicol Region for their outstanding performance in the recently concluded 2019 and 2021 POC Performance Audit, garnering a perfect 100% Audit Rating. All POCs were assessed based on the following pillars: (1) Organization, (2) Meetings, (3) Policies, Plan and Budget, (4) Reports, (5) General continue reading : POCs IN BICOL REGION ACHIEVE 100% AUDIT RATING FOR CY 2019 & 2021

DILG Region 5 takes on preparatory measures for the second and final submission of the Auditee’s Action Plan and Implementation Status (AAPIS) in October. Assistant Regional Director Jhoaden G. Lucero, CESO V convened a meeting with the Regional Office 5 Division Chiefs, Section Chiefs, and Unit Heads on August 19, 2022 to harmonize efforts and continue reading : DILG 5 GEARS UP FOR AAPIS SUBMISSION IN OCTOBER

The Department of Health Bicol Center for Health and Development (DOH Bicol CHD), DILG R5, and partner agencies unite for the nationwide simultaneous launching of the booster vaccine campaign dubbed as “PinasLakas” at Ayala Malls Legazpi City on August 19, 2022. Bannering the theme: “Sabay Tayong Babangon, Magpa-Booster Ngayon,” the PinasLakas Campaign is an initiative continue reading : DOH Bicol CHD, DILG R5 and partner agencies unite for PinasLakas

The Regional Orientation on Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) Program cum Assessment was conducted on August 18, 2022 at Ninong’s Hotel, Legazpi City to reintroduce the purpose, framework, key result areas, target beneficiaries, and roles and responsibilities of the governing council to the BP2 Focal Persons and the Provincial Governments. The orientation was facilitated by continue reading : ARD Lucero calls on LGUs to increase support and engagement in the BP2’s implementation to ensure its overall success

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 5, in partnership with the Local Government Academy (LGA), leads the conduct of the Regional Training-Orientation on the Disaster Preparedness Manual for Localized Weather Disturbances (LWD) on August 15-16, 2022 at Hotel Venezia, Legazpi City, Albay. The Disaster Preparedness Manual for LWD is an initiative continue reading : RD Nuyda wants to make sure LGUs are prepared for any disaster

Isinagawa ang pambungad na pagpupulong sa pagitan ng Kagawaran ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal – Panrehiyong Tanggapan ng Bicol at Komisyon ng Pagsusuri para sa taong 2022 ngayong ika-10 ng Agosto sa DILG Regional Office 5 Training Hall, Legazpi City. Ito ay dinaluhan ng mga pinuno at kinatawan mula sa mga nabanggit na ahensya at continue reading : DILG V, COA nagpulong para sa simula ng audit period 2022

In support of the mission and objectives of the Regional Nutrition Committee as member agency, DILG R5 represented by Assistant Regional Director Jhoaden G. Lucero, CESO V, attended the Regional Culminating and Awarding Ceremony spearheaded by the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Bicol on August 8, 2022 at A and A Bed and Breakfast Function Hall, continue reading : “Invest, scale up, and sustain nutrition interventions” – ARD Jhoaden Lucero urges LGUs

A Press Launch of the 2022 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) was conducted on August 8, 2022 at Hotel Iñigo, Legazpi City, and broadcasted live via Philippine Information Agency (PIA) 5 media channels and through various local media outlets. As the host agency, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) 5 through Regional Director Cynthia L. Perdiz, CESO V continue reading : PSA 5 hosts Press Launch of the 2022 CBMS

A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing by and between the Department of Interior and Local Government Region 5 (DILG V) and the Coalition for Bicol Development (CBD) cum Deployment briefing for the potential third party monitors was held at Balay Buhay sa Uma Bee Farm, Bulusan, Sorsogon last August 4, 2022. DILG V Regional Director continue reading : DILG V FORMALLY ENGAGES COALITION FOR BICOL DEVELOPMENT (CBD) AS THIRD PARTY MONITORS