The Mahintana Foundation Inc., in partnership with DILG XII and the Department of Budget and Management, has successfully conducted the Mindanao Open Government Partnership (OGP) Regional Forum and ProPEACE Learning Exchange with the theme, "Advancing Local Governance: From Policy Actions to Results Towards an Inclusive and Peaceful Future Together," at Venue 88, General Santos City today, November 14, 2024.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region XII has shown strong support for National Children’s Month, aligning with this year’s theme, “Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines.”
In a symbolic gesture of commitment to child protection and empowerment, DILG XII employees recited the Panatang Makabata during their regular Monday Convocation at both the Regional and Provincial offices. The recitation, led by LGMED Chief Musarapha A. Alim, MPA at the Regional Office, underscored the department's unwavering support for initiatives aimed at safeguarding children’s rights and welfare.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government – Regional Office 12 recently concluded the National QMS Internal Assessment scheduled last November 4 – 6, 2024 to determine the extent of DILG’s compliance to ISO 9001:2015 standards and applicable legal requirements.
QMS Assessment Head Atty. Salvacion Z. Baccay, CESO V, facilitated the General Opening Meeting and presented the assessment objectives and schedules as well as the QMS Assessment Teams. The meeting was attended by DILG Top Management, Regional and Deputy QMRs, QMS Secretariats, QMS Assessment Teams, Process Owners and Field Officers from all DILG offices nationwide.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) XII, through the Local Government Capability Development Division (LGCDD) EODB Focal Persons, together with the Departments’ concerned field officers, conducted the Onsite Documentation/Validation of the LGU RISE Best Practices of the three LED Model LGUs on October 22-23, 2024 at the local government units of General Santos City, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato and Kidapawan City, Cotabato.
Barangay officials, including the Punong Barangay, Sangguniang Barangay members, and Barangay Secretaries, along with representatives from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across 14 selected barangays, took part in an intensive training program on October 22-25, 2024.
The training, held at the DreamWeavers Hotel in Koronadal City, aimed to develop key local governance plans, including the Barangay Development Plan (BDP), Capacity Development Agenda, and Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (BDRRMP). This program provided participants with essential tools and collaborative workshops to strengthen planning processes within their communities.
