Davao City, December 18, 2024 — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region XII conducted a benchmarking activity in Davao City to study the acclaimed Peace 911 program, a transformative initiative that has successfully fostered sustainable peace and inclusive governance in conflict-affected areas.

The DILG XII delegation, led by Regional Director Atty. Rochelle D. Mahinay-Sero, CESE, included Provincial Directors, Division Chiefs, members of the Executive Committee (Execom), and EO 70 Support Staff. They were warmly welcomed by LGOO VI Jessica R. Casas, who represented City Director Vicky P. Arcenas.

A two-day Calibration and Retooling Activity for QMS Secretariat and Streamlining Focal Persons was held last November 26-27, 2024, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, which was attended by Atty. Jane S. Torreon, Regional Legal Officer and QMS Secretariat Head and Hannah Artieda, the Streamlining Focal Person. The event commenced with an Opening Remarks from Mr. Romar B. Panganiban, Chief of the Management Division of the DILG Central Office - Financial Management Service, who emphasized the significant role of effective QMS implementation in enhancing government service delivery.