Recognizing that the role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in nation-building cannot be overemphasized, the government is intensifying efforts to empower grassroots participation and strengthen the capacities of CSOs as active partners in local governance. The fundamental role of CSOs is enshrined in the law of the land. Under Section 23, Article II of the continue reading : PARTNERS IN NATION-BUILDING: Reinforcing the Constitutional Mandate and Roles of CSOs in Local Decision-Making