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
DILG V Successfully Conducted its First Leg of Regional and Provincial Office Interfacing
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
DILG Region V Conducts COA Exit Conference
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
DILG REGION V CONDUCTS A 2-DAY PRE-QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
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
DILG R5 Launches DX 2026 Roadmap
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
Isang Desisyon, Isang Kinabukasan: A Youth Advocacy Contest
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
Workshop on the Crafting of the 2026 Project Procurement Management Plan (PPMP)
To further strengthen the capacity of project implementers, end-users, and personnel in charge of procurement; the Finance and Administrative Division, through the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), conducted a Workshop on the Crafting of the 2026 Project Procurement Management Plan (PPMP) on January 14, 2026, at the DILG Regional Office V Training Hall. The workshop continue reading : Workshop on the Crafting of the 2026 Project Procurement Management Plan (PPMP)
DILG Joins 32nd PNP Ethics Day Celebration
The Department of the Interior and Local Government Region 5 joined the Philippine National Police Regional Office 5 in the observance of the 32nd PNP Ethics Day Celebration with the theme “Integridad at Disiplina, Pundasyon ng Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman, Tungo sa Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas,” highlighting the role of ethical leadership continue reading : DILG Joins 32nd PNP Ethics Day Celebration
DILG 5 Regional Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, serves as keynote speaker during the 14th Serbisyong Salud Bikolnon Awards
DILG 5 Regional Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr., CESO III, served as the keynote speaker during the 14th Serbisyong Salud Bikolnon Awards with the theme “Matanos na Serbisyong Salud Bikolnon: Orgolyo kan Kabikolan” on December 16, 2025, at The Oriental Hotel, Legazpi City, Albay. The Serbisyong Salud Bikolnon Awards is an annual recognition program continue reading : DILG 5 Regional Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, serves as keynote speaker during the 14th Serbisyong Salud Bikolnon Awards