The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Region 5 celebrated its 34th Founding Anniversary with the theme “Matatag na Serbisyo, Patnubay sa Tunay na Pagbabago” on August 6, 2025 at The Oriental Hotel, Legazpi City. The activity honored partner agencies and institutions for their invaluable contributions to the Bureau’s mission of safeguarding lives and building continue reading : Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Region 5 celebrates 34th Founding Anniversary

In line with its commitment to fostering honest, transparent, and accountable public service, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) continues to ensure that projects funded under the Seal of Good Local Governance Incentive Fund (SGLGIF) are properly implemented and truly benefit the communities they serve. From July 28 to 30, 2025, the continue reading : CONDUCT OF NATIONAL VALIDATION OF SEAL OF GOOD LOCAL GOVERNANCE INCENTIVE FUND (SGLGIF) PROJECTS IN THE BICOL REGION

DILG Region V, in collaboration with the DILG-Information Systems and Technology Management Service (ISTMS) Central Office, successfully held a five-day Data Analytics Training and ICT Equipment Inspection from July 21–25, 2025, at Hotel Venezia, Legazpi City. The activity brought together Regional Focal Persons, Administrative Officers, and RICTU staff to build their capacity in handling and continue reading : DILG Region V holds Data Analytics Training and ICT Equipment Inspection FY 2024

Secretary Juanito Victor C. Remulla of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) arrived in Legazpi City to lead a meaningful dialogue with Albay’s local government leaders and DILG Regional officials. Secretary Remulla was welcomed by key regional leaders from the DILG Family, including DILG Regional Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr., CESO continue reading : Secretary Remulla Leads Interfacing Activity with Albay LCEs and R5 DILG Interior Sector

The Development Academy of the Philippines – Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM) held an exploratory meeting with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 5 on May 20, 2025, at the LGRRC Library, DILG Regional Office 5, Legazpi City to discuss potential collaboration on localizing the Sustainable Development Goals continue reading : DAP-GSPDM and DILG Region 5 Explore Strategic Collaboration on Localizing SDGs through Futures Thinking

The Department of Health – Bicol Center for Health Development conducted the 2nd Bicol Immunization Summit with the theme “Arangkadang Pagbabakuna: Proteksyon para sa Bawat Pamilyang Pilipino” on May 14, 2025, at the Vela Hotel, Legazpi City. The activity was in celebration of the World Immunization Week 2025 and aimed to continue the “Humanly Possible” continue reading : DILG Region 5 Supports DOH’s 2nd Bicol Immunization Summit, Reinforces Commitment to Community Health

In line with the government’s continuous efforts to strengthen local mechanisms in preventing and countering violent extremism, the Department of the Interior and Local Government Regional Office 5 in coordination with the Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism – Program Management Office (PCVE-PMO) conducted an online re-orientation session of the Early Warning, Prevention, and Response (EWPR) continue reading : DILG 5 conducts PCVE-EWPR Module 1: Re- Orientation to Combat Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Bicol Region

In response to the memorandum issued earlier this year regarding the regional conduct of the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) 2025 and the required submission of After-Activity Reports with Improvement Plans to the DND Central Office, DILG 5 conducted a virtual orientation webinar entitled “NSED Annexes Orientation” on May 16, 2025. The orientation, led by continue reading : DILG Region 5 Strengthens Earthquake Preparedness through NSED 2025 Orientation Webinar

In pursuit of procurement excellence, DILG Region 5 successfully conducted a three-day procurement seminar-workshop titled “DILG Annual Procurement Conference: Elevating the Technical Competencies of DILG R5 in Public Procurement,” on May 7-9, 2025 at Patio San Jose, Malilipot, Albay. The activity, spearheaded by the Finance and Administrative Division (FAD) and the Bids and Awards Committee continue reading : DILG Region 5 Holds Annual Procurement Conference to Strengthen Technical Competencies and Promote Procurement Excellence