DILG Assistant Secretary Francisco R. Cruz CESO III emphasizes that the Strat Plan sets the direction of DILG Region 5 in effectively implementing the Programs, Projects, and Activities to the LGUs and the Bicolano Community. He challenges DILG Region 5 to focus and address gaps on governance areas, advance strategic communication for the government, and continue reading : ASec Cruz Leads Regional Cascading of DILG Strategic Plan for DILG Region 5

DILG Region 5 takes part in the official start of celebrating the Fire Prevention Month 2024 with the theme: “Sa Pag-iwas sa Sunog, Hindi ka Nag-iisa” on March 5, 2024 at the Bicol University College of Engineering (BUCENG) Gymnasium. The program started with “Lakaw Kabikolan: Rally for a Fire-Safe Bicol Fun Walk”, an early morning continue reading : DILG 5 Joins BFP R5 in the Fire Prevention Month 2024 Kick Off Ceremony

DILG 5, through the supervision of Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU), conducted a final project monitoring and joint inspection with Municipal Engineers of Bato, Camarines Sur last February 28, 2024. The project is in accordance with the completion under the Local Government Support Fund-Support to Barangay Development Program (LGSF-SBDP) FY 2022. During the final continue reading : DILG 5 monitors LGSF Project in Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte

The Development Administration Committee (DAC) of the Bicol Regional Development Council (RDC) holds its first quarter meeting on February 8, 2024, at the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Office V, Legazpi City. DILG 5, represented by Assistant Regional Director Jhoaden G. Lucero, CESO V, alongside Finance and Administrative Division (FAD) Chief Rico E. continue reading : Development Administration Committee of the Bicol Regional Development Council (RDC) holds its first quarter meeting

DILG R5 officially commences with the construction phase of the DILG Albay Provincial Operations Office in Brgy. Tuburan, Ligao City. The groundbreaking ceremony on February 7, 2024, marks a significant stride in bolstering local governance and reinforcing the Department’s dedication to community service. One of the notable aspects of this project is the generosity displayed continue reading : DILG R5 commences with the construction of the DILG Albay Provincial Operations Office in Brgy. Tuburan, Ligao City

DILG R5 holds the Inauguration and Blessing of the Completed SGLG-IF Two-Storey Multi-Purpose Building at Tinago Elementary School, Brgy. Tinago, Ligao City on February 7, 2024. The ceremony was graced by City Mayor Hon. Fernando V. Gonzalez, DILG R5 Regional Director (RD) Arnaldo E. Escober Jr., CESO V, Assistant Regional Director (ARD) Jhoaden G. Lucero, continue reading : Inauguration and Blessing of the Completed SGLG-IF Two-Storey Multi-Purpose Building at Tinago Elementary School, Brgy. Tinago, Ligao City

As Calendar Year 2024 commences, the Department begins its Interfacing, consultation and strategic planning activities on C4Peace with the DILG Albay Provincial Operations Office at the Kawa-Kawa Function Hall, Ligao City Albay. The endeavor is designed to cultivate an environment of open communication and constructive dialogue between the Regional Management Team and the Provincial Offices. continue reading : DILG 5 Kicks Off 2024 Provincial Interfacing with the Province of Albay

The Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU) of DILG Region 5, led by Engineer IV Jerome Paul A. Labayo, Engineer III Kendrick R. Escalada, and Project Evaluation Officer II Karl Hanzel C. Lozano, along with DILG Camarines Sur Provincial Engineers and Project Evaluation Officer, recently conducted project monitoring in the city of Pili and the continue reading : DILG Region 5 ensures effective and efficient implementation of LGSF projects in Bicol Region

DILG R5, spearheaded by Assistant Regional Director Jhoaden G. Lucero, with the support of Regional Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober Jr. and the assistance of FAD Chief LGOO VII Rico E. Gaurino, conducted a Personnel Development Program entitled ‘Reinventing Employee Strategy to Excel in Tasks’ (RESET). This 10-day training program started on January 15 and continue reading : DILG R5 conducts Personnel Development Program “RESET”