August 2, 2024 - The Department of the Interior and Local Government Region XII and the South Cotabato Press Corps (SCPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize their collaboration for the Tingog South Cotabato Awards.
This initiative, spearheaded by SCPC — a coalition of 18 media entities across South Cotabato — aims to honor local public officials as well as national government agencies and bureaus for their steadfast dedication to effective media relations.
DILG Dose Regional Director, Atty. Rochelle D. Mahinay - Sero, CESE, participated in the Legislative Capacity Enhancement Training held for the Sangguniang Bayan members of the Municipality of Banga, South Cotabato. The event took place in Davao City and served as a crucial platform for local legislators to advance their skills and knowledge in legislative processes.
On July 30, 2024, DILG Dose underwent on-site assessment by Department of Health – Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) XII for the Red Orchid Award. It is an awards system developed by the DOH to encourage government agencies to actively implement 100% Tobacco Free Policy and other anti-smoking policies.
The team of assessors, led by Mr. Jeus Rey Padilla, Project Coordinator of Smoke-free Aklan, evaluated the DILG’s adherence to the standards of Tobacco Prevention and Control based on the guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC).
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Office XII, through the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division, successfully conducted a two-day Prioritization Conference for the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) target barangays last July 23-24, 2024, at The Farm Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City, South Cotabato.
This two-day Prioritization Conference aimed to identify major PPAs of the ELCAC target barangays which will be endorsed to the higher LGUs, national government agencies, congresspersons, and private sectors for possible funding.
Today, the Governance Exemplars for Meaningful Service (GEMS) Awards are taking center stage at DILG Dose, honors champions of public service. Themed "Inspiring Excellence: Celebrating DILG Dose’s Champions of Public Service," the evening promised to honor exceptional individuals who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to public service.
Here are the GEMS awardees across various categories:
• Dangal ng Kagawaran (People’s Choice Award): LGOO V Vita V. Gumahad (DILG Cotabato Province)
• Dagitab ng Paglilingkod (Best Admin Staff): AAII May Joy Torquido (DILG Cotabato Province)
