In celebration of Local Government Month, DILG R5 has embarked on an exciting initiative to bridge the gap between local government and the communities it serves. As part of the Local Government Month Calendar of Activities, the Department opened its doors to students, providing them with an opportunity to gain insight into local governance and continue reading : DILG R5 KICK-OFFS OPEN OFFICE TOUR TO STUDENTS

DILG R5 CONGRATULATES THE OUTSTANDING SANGGUNIANS IN THE REGION AND 2023 LOCAL LEGISLATIVE AWARD (LLA) REGIONAL AWARDEES: Outstanding Sanggunian in Independent Component City Category:Naga City Outstanding Sanggunians in Component Cities Category: Rank 1: Legazpi CityRank 2: Masbate CityRank 3: Tabaco City Outstanding Sanggunians in 1st to 3rd Class Municipalities Category: Rank 1: Nabua, Camarines SurRank continue reading : DILG R5 CONGRATULATES THE OUTSTANDING SANGGUNIANS IN THE REGION AND 2023 LOCAL LEGISLATIVE AWARD (LLA) REGIONAL AWARDEES

The DILG R5 with its GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) Committee, under Regional Director (RD) Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober, Jr., underwent its first GAD Seal Assessment On-Site Validation for FY 2022 with the presence and expertise of the National Assessment Committee (NAC), headed by Assistant Secretary for Administration, Finance and Comptrollership, ASec Ester Aldana, accompanied continue reading : DILG R5 undergoes its first GAD Seal Assessment On-Site Validation for FY 2022

DILG 5’s Regional Management Team and employees come together for the blessing of the recently rehabilitated Regional Office Hostel at the Regional Office compound in Legazpi City. The event was led by DILG 5’s Regional Director (RD) Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober Jr., CESO V, together with the Division Chiefs, employees, and staff. The ceremony was continue reading : Blessing of the recently rehabilitated Regional Office Hostel at the Regional Office compound in Legazpi City.

DILG Region 5 Officers visit Region 3 to facilitate the comprehensive validation of Nueva Ecija potential passers for 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) on September 18-22, 2023. Headed by ARD Jhoaden G. Lucero CESO V, the Region 5 Validators for Nueva Ecija are composed of ADC LGOO VI Amaline R. Colina, PD Julius continue reading : 2023 SGLG NATIONAL VALIDATION IN REGION 3 NUEVA ECIJA

Chaired by COMELEC Commissioner Aimee P. Ferolino, the session serves as an avenue to provide a holistic assessment of the election landscape within the province, ensuring meticulous preparations for the upcoming 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on October 30, 2023. DILG Region 5 Regional Director Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober Jr., CESO V guarantees continue reading : DILG Region 5 engages in the Commission on Election’s (COMELEC) Security Briefing with Deputize Agencies in Balud, Masbate

Nominees of the LLA were evaluated by the Regional Award Committee following a series of comprehensive assessments, carried out by the Provincial Award Committees (PACs) of DILG 5. These assessments focus on recognizing the exemplary performance of sanggunians at both the city and municipal levels. DILG Assistant Regional Director (ARD) Jhoaden G. Lucero presided the continue reading : 2023 LOCAL LEGISLATIVE AWARD (LLA) REGIONAL AWARD COMMITTEE (RAC) EVALUATION

Adhering to the effective and efficient delivery of its mandate for public service delivery, DILG 5’s Regional Core Values Program Committee and Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI) members convened on September 13, 2023, at DILG 5 LGRRC Library. The Regional Core Values Program Committee strategized and deliberated on various materials to embody its personnel’s continue reading : DILG 5’s Core Values Program and CODI Convene to Ensure Effective and Efficient Public Service Delivery and Safe-Space Environment

Discover the processes and guidelines for a smooth transition of governance through DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2023-047 or “The Conduct of Inventory and Turnover of Barangay/ Sangguniang Kabataan Properties, Financial Records, Documents, and Money Accountabilities by all incumbent Barangay and SK Officials, and the Creation of Barangay and SK Inventory Team and the City/Municipal Assessment continue reading : DILG R5 promotes a smooth transition of governance for Barangay Officials