The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Office V convened a consultation and interfacing activity with the DILG Camarines Sur Provincial Office on February 24, 2026, to align strategies and implementation directions on the Local Government Code Review and Amendment Program (LGC RevAmP), LGU Profiling updates, and the Seal of Good Local continue reading : DILG Regional Office V Streamlines and Harmonizes Regional and Provincial Directions with DILG Camarines Sur

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 continue reading : DILG Regional Office V and Provincial Office of Masbate Strengthen Inter-governance Collaboration during the RO–PO Consultation and Interfacing

The Department of the Interior and Local Government Region V (DILG RV) continues to strengthen digital initiatives, highlighting the use of the Philippine National Public Key Infrastructure (PNPKI) Digital Signature to enhance secure and efficient public service delivery. As part of these efforts, DILG RV conducted the PNPKI Orientation, Installation, and User’s Training on February continue reading : DILG RV Reaffirms Its Commitment to Advancing Digital Transformation through the Use of PNPKI Digital Signature

The Bicol Region proudly recognizes one hundred one (101) High-Performing Local Government Units (LGUs) in the 2025 Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Audit and Awards. These LGUs have demonstrated exemplary commitment to the national campaign against illegal drugs by implementing effective strategies and maintaining efficient systems that safeguard their communities. This year’s achievement marks a continue reading : 2025 Anti-Drug Abuse Council Performance Audit Awardees and High-Performing Local Government Units

The DILG Regional Office V, led by Regional Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr., CESO III, along with the Regional Top Management conducted its first leg of provincial interfacing with the DILG Sorsogon Provincial Office on February 12, 2026 at the Melad Hotel, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The activity focused on aligning regional and provincial efforts, continue reading : DILG V Successfully Conducted its First Leg of Regional and Provincial Office Interfacing

In its continued commitment transparency, accountability, and excellence in public service, DILG Region V, headed by Regional Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr., CESO III, successfully conducted the COA Exit Conference with the State Auditor IV Cynthia Barajas, CPA, Resident Audit Team Leader of the Commission on Audit on February 11, 2026 at the Training continue reading : DILG Region V Conducts COA Exit Conference

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region V successfully conducted a two-day Pre-Qualifying Examination (PQE) for technical and administrative positions on February 03 – 04, 2026 at the DILG Regional Office V, Legazpi City, Albay. A total of 116 examinees participated in the activity, demonstrating their commitment and readiness to serve in continue reading : DILG REGION V CONDUCTS A 2-DAY PRE-QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

The Department of the Interior and Local Government Regional Office No. 5, launched its DX (Digital Transformation) 2026 Roadmap, marking an important step in the Department’s continuing efforts to modernize governance and enhance service delivery across regional, provincial and municipal offices. The launch of the DX 2026 Roadmap signals DILG Region 5’s readiness to gradually continue reading : DILG R5 Launches DX 2026 Roadmap

In line with the implementation of the “Youth’s Choice: A Drug-Free Life” Engagement Program, the Department of the Interior and Local Government Region 5 (DILG 5), through the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED), conducted the Isang Desisyon, Isang Kinabukasan: A Youth Advocacy Contest Coordination Meeting on January 16, 2026, via Zoom platform. The continue reading : Isang Desisyon, Isang Kinabukasan: A Youth Advocacy Contest