The Department of the Interior and Local Government Region V successfully conducted the second round of the Regional Office–Provincial Office (RO–PO) Consultation and Interfacing in Masbate, today, February 19, 2026 bringing together regional and provincial teams to strengthen coordination and align implementation priorities.

This FY 2026, the series of interfacing centers on streamlining and harmonizing regional and provincial directions on the Local Government Code (LGC) RevAmP and the key updates on LGU Profiling and the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Foundational Governance. This activity ensured a common understanding of policy directions and performance standards for PO Masbate.

A highlight of the activity was the World Café session, which provided a safe and interactive space for Provincial Office personnel and field officers to surface on-the-ground issues, share implementation challenges, and engage directly with regional focal persons. The exchange enabled real-time clarifications and the identification of targeted support and interventions to further enhance service delivery to LGUs.

The RO–PO Consultation and Interfacing is an annual initiative of DILG Regional Office V that serve as a platform to surface operational challenges, clarify roles and expectations, and strengthen inter-office collaboration, ensuring the timely and effective implementation of programs, projects, and activities in support of local government units (LGUs).