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

Part of the re-implementation of the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) under the United Nations Population Fund Assistance (UNFPA) project known as “Localizing the MDGs:  Improving the Capacity of LGUs to Deliver Population and Reproductive Health Information and Services”  was the conduct of a 4-day workshop on Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) preparation held on November   16-19, continue reading : Masbate province conducts workshop on CDP preparation for UNFPA Pilot LGUs

To thresh out concerns on the forthcoming Kick-Off Training, On-Site Coaching and other succeeding activities and strategies for the implementation of BPLS Reforms, a consultative meeting between DILG-DTI and BPLS-trained coaches from the 11 pilot LGUs  and four (4) from the expanded pilot local government units on Business Permits and Licensing System (BPLS). DILG Regional continue reading : Upscaling BPLS implementers’ holds After Workshop Coaches Meeting

The DILG Regional V in coordination with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) V,  thru the Regional AIDS Assistance Team (RAAT) conducted a one-day orientation for local chief executives and functionaries on the establishment of  STI, HIV and AIDS Response on November 12, 2010 at the AVP  continue reading : DILG, DOH, DSWD orient LCEs and functionaries on establishing an STI, HIV and AIDS Response

The municipalities of Mobo, Masbate and Sto. Domingo, Albay were awarded with the PhP1,000,000.00 Performance Challenge Fund Grant as an incentive for complying with the measures and benchmarks of good housekeeping. The PCF grant is given to 4th to 6th class municipalities that passed the test of good housekeeping. It will be utilized as a counterpart fund continue reading : MOBO and STO.DOMINGO get 1M each

Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Jesse M. Robredo enthused barangay officials of Iriga City when he encouraged them to face their responsibilities and to dedicate themselves to service during the mass oath-taking of elected barangay and sangguniang kabataan officials on November 27, 2010 at Iriga Plaza Convention Center, Iriga City. The speech of continue reading : SILG Robredo administers oath of Iriga City’s barangay officials