The Department of the Interior and Local and Government V is all set for the conduct of the 2010 Capacity Development Expo on August 25, 2010 with Secretary Jesse M. Robredo as guest of honor. During the activity, the  State of Local Development  of  Region V will be presented to the local officials, heads of continue reading : DILG V all set for the 2010 CAPDEV Expo

To improve and speed up the issuance of business permits and licenses in cities and municipalities of the country, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in coordination with the Local Government Academy conducted the Training of Trainers on Streamlining of BPLS in August 9-12, 2010 at continue reading : DILG V – DTI joins LGUs to Upscale Reforms in Business Permits and Licenses

The  Barangay Administration Developmental Governance and Empowerment (BADGE) Awards is one of the subcomponent of Good Governance of Poverty Reduction System (PRS), being initiated by the Social Action Center, Diocese of Legazpi.  One of the objectives of this Award is to recognize the initiatives at the grassroots level and to serve as fine examples and continue reading : Barangay Administration Developmental Governance and Empowerment (BADGE) Awards

To reform the country, DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo emphasized the importance of integrity and righteousness among geodetic engineers during the 27th South Luzon Area Assembly of Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines held on November 12,  2010 at the Avenue Plaza Hotel, Naga City. In his message, he said that the real challenge is not continue reading : SILG Robredo prods geodetic engineers: Do what is right!

DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo was the keynote speaker during the closing and recognition program of the Bicol University Graduate School (BUGS) and Bicol Consortium for Development Initiatives (BCDI) Capacity Building Program via the Diploma in Local Government Management course held yesterday, November 24 at Hotel St. Ellis, Legazpi City. Speaking before the 2nd batch of continue reading : Sec. Robredo says “be ready when the opportunity is there”

The DILG V successfully concluded today the regional screening for the poster making contest under the IEC component of the MDGF 1919 project “Enhancing Access to and Provision of Water Services for the Poor and by the Poor.” Twelve entries were submitted for the high school category and 12 entries also for the elementary category. continue reading : DILG V concludes regional screening for MDGF 1919 poster-making contest

In  recognition of their loyalty, hard work and dedication to the service, seven employees of DILG were promoted to higher positions in the department, to wit: 1. Ma. Cristina Mercedes Bahillo – LGOO IV to LGOO V 2. Ruth Fay B. Belarmino – LGOO IV to LGOO V 3. Gerardo Glenn D. Berces – LGOO continue reading : Seven employees of regional office promoted

In line with the 20th anniversary of local autonomy in the country, DILG Region V through its Local Governance Regional Resource Center (LGRRC) launched “Biyaheng Pinoy: Matapat na Palakad, Biyaheng Maunlad” on November 26, 2010 at the Jennifer’s Garden, Kabayan Hotel, Legazpi City Attended by representatives from different national government agencies, DILG V provincial directors, continue reading : DILG V/LGRRC launches Biyaheng Pinoy

Twenty-seven personnel of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) were interviewed on November 25, 2010 at the BJMP Conference Room for the positions of Senior Jail Officer (SJO) 4, SJO3, SJO2, SJO1, Jail Officer (JO) 3 and JO2. Of the 27 applicants, four are female. Under Department Order No. 2010-973 dated November 8, continue reading : BJMP fills up attrition slots