DILG 5 RD Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr., CESO III, participated in the Solidarity Pact Signing for the 2025 National and Local Elections and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Election, spearheaded by the Police Regional Office V on February 5, 2025, at the PRO 5 Grandstand, Camp BGen Simeon A. Ola, continue reading : DILG 5 Joins the Solidarity Pact Signing for the 2025 National and Local Elections and BARMM Parliamentary Election

In an effort to drive meaningful change and strengthen governance at the grassroots level, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Office V kicked-off the second module of its RESET Program, titled “Getting Results That Matter: Planning Workshops for Target DILG Municipal Operations Offices on LGCDD and LGMED – Lupon Tagapamayapa Incentive continue reading : RESET MODULE 2: Equipping Bicol’s Local Government Officers for Results-Oriented Governance

Under the leadership of Regional Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr., CESO III, DILG Region 5 formalized its partnership for the CSO Academy of Bula, Camarines Sur through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with key stakeholders. The ceremony took place on January 22, 2025, at the Aquilino P. Bonto Building, Bicol University, continue reading : DILG R5 Strengthens Ties for the CSO Academy of Bula

The Philippine National Railway (PNR) held its 1st Railway Summit: Tracks to Safety on January 21, 2025, at Sundaze Hotel, Naga City, Camarines Sur. The summit aimed to promote safer, affordable, reliable, and environmentally friendly transportation options for the public. On behalf of DILG Secretary Juanito Victor C. Remulla, DILG Undersecretary for Public Safety Serafin continue reading : USec Serafin Baretto Jr, DILG Undersecretary for Public Safety, Joins the 1st Railway Summit in Naga City

The FY 2026 Regional Development Council (RDC) Technical Budget Review officially commenced on January 20, 2025, at the RDC Hall of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Office 5 in Arimbay, Legazpi City. This annual event, held during the first quarter, provides a valuable platform for the presentation and evaluation of proposed budgets continue reading : FY 2026 Regional Development Council Technical Budget Review officially commences

DILG R5 commends thirty-two (32) Local Government Units (LGUs) in the Bicol Region that passed the 2024 Child-Friendly Local Government Audit (CFLGA) and will be conferred with the Seal of Child-Friendly Local Government (SCFLG). The CFLGA is a mandatory audit system implemented since 2014 which assesses the LGU performance in the delivery of social services continue reading : 2024 CHILD-FRIENDLY LOCAL GOVERNANCE AUDIT (CFLGA)

This five-day activity underscores the importance of equipping barangays with the tools and knowledge to align with municipal goals, ensure sustainable development, and enhance disaster preparedness and response. The event is being held at the La Piazza Hotel and Convention Center, Legazpi City, starting this 13th day of January 2025. Spearheaded by Regional Director Atty. continue reading : Operation Listo: Training-Workshop on the Formulation of Barangay Development Plan and Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Plan-Contingency Plan

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) hosted the Regional Planners’ Forum on January 8-9, 2024. This forum aimed to provide local planners from various Local Government Units (LGUs) in the region with updates on the latest concepts, methodologies, and trends in development and physical planning. On the second day of the forum, Assistant Regional continue reading : NEDA hosts Regional Planners’ Forum

DILG Region 5 proudly announces the launching of the first-ever DILG HR Manual Draft– a product of hard work, collaboration, and innovation. This milestone highlights the department’s commitment to excellence in human resource management and development. The launching was led by DILG 5 Regional Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr., CESO III, Assistant Regional Director continue reading : DILG Region 5 Launches the first ever DILG HR Manual