The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Regional Office 5 celebrated its 33rd Anniversary with the theme “Makatao at MakaDiyos sa Serbisyong Publiko Tungo sa Maunlad, Maayos at Progresibong Pagbabago” on July 19, 2024, at the Casablanca Hotel and Convention Center, Legazpi City. The event served as a platform to recognize the exemplary dedication, hard continue reading : BJMP R5 celebrates 33rd Anniversary

First lady Mary Louise A. Marcos and Senate President Francis Joseph “Chiz” Escudero visited Sorsogon City as they launched the “Lab for All” Caravan at the Sorsogon Provincial Gymnasium, July 18, 2024. Provincial Governor of Sorsogon Hon. Edwin Boboy Hamor welcomed the guests along with Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson J. Prospero E. De continue reading : Launching of “Lab for All” Caravan in Sorsogon

DILG 5, represented by Assistant Regional Director Jhoaden G. Lucero, CESO V, provided a message of support during the CHR’s Lakbay Karapatan Tungo sa Kamalayan (Lakaran): Regional Human Rights Caravan on July 17, 2024, at the Proxy by the Oriental Albay Hotel, Legazpi City. The event aimed to enhance human rights education and promotion at continue reading : DILG 5 Supports CHR’s Regional Human Rights Action Center Summit

DILG Region 5 Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr, CESO V, presented an insightful discussion on the business environment of Region 5 during the Bicol Business Summit on July 12, 2024 at Villa Caceres Hotel, Naga City. The discussion highlighted the key results of the Business-Friendliness and Competitiveness Indicators of the Seal of Good Local continue reading : Bicol Business Summit

DILG Region 5 held its Monday Convocation on July 1, 2024, at the DILG Region V Training Hall, marking the end of a productive 1st semester of the year. DILG Undersecretary for Local Government Marlo L. Iringan, CESO III graced the event, emphasizing the importance of government efficiency, enhancing local governance, improving disaster preparedness, and continue reading : Celebrating a Semester of Progress: DILG Region 5 Holds Monday Convocation

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 5 led the 2nd Quarter Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) Advocacy Cluster Meeting on June 28, 2024, at the DILG Regional Office Training Hall, Legazpi City. The meeting was presided by DILG 5 Assistant Regional Director Jhoaden G. Lucero, CESO V, and attended by continue reading : DILG Region 5 led the 2nd Quarter Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) Advocacy Cluster Meeting

DILG 5 Regional Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr., CESO V, attended the Regional Project Advisory Board (RPAB) Meeting on June 28, 2024, at the Marison Hotel in Legazpi City. The RPAB, chaired by the Regional Executive Director of the Department of Agriculture, was tasked with reviewing and approving the proposed Philippine Rural Development Project continue reading : DILG 5 RD Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr. attends Regional Project Advisory Board (RPAB) Meeting

ARD Jhoaden G. Lucero, HRMSPB Chairperson, alongside HRMO IV Ranulfo Solomon, participated in the Regional Convention of HRMPs with the theme: “The Human Firewall: Equipping HR for the Evolving Workplace,” held on June 26-27, 2024, at Misibis Bay Resort, Cagraray, Bacacay, Albay. This year’s regional convention centered on critical aspects of cybersecurity, focusing on strengthening continue reading : DILG R5 Joins Regional Convention of HRMPs

The Local Government Capability Development Division (LGCDD) of DILG Region V led a capacity-building activity for seven (7) local government units on formulating their Local Investment and Incentives Code (LIIC) and Workforce Development Plan (WDP) last June 25-27, 2024, at Ninong’s Hotel, Legazpi City. The event focused on implementing and operationalizing the Guidelines on Strengthening continue reading : Local Government Capability Development Division of DILG Region V led capacity-building activity for 7 local government units on formulation of LIIC and WDP