As part of its effort in strengthening its internal organizational capacity, the DILG South Cotabato headed by PD Atty. Rochelle D. Mahinay-Sero, EnP once again conducted an Orientation and Updating of 2023 DILG Deliverables and Various Assessment Tools cum Strengthening of LPOC Secretariat on February 15-16, 2023 at Cinco Ninas, City of Koronadal.

The two-day activity which was attended by the C/MLGOOs, and their Staff aimed at providing the latest updates on the DILG PPAs, and on how to use various local government assessment tools.

"It is not enough to simply welcome differences; we must also have tangible programs, projects, activities, and services that cater to the needs of individuals just like Senior Citizens, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ members, Indigenous Peoples, women, children, and people with different cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs."

In essence, this was the focus of the message of Regional GAD Committee XII Chairperson, Josephine Cabrido-Leysa, CESO III, Regional Director of the DILG XII, during the CY 2023 National Women’s Month Kick-off Celebration today, March 6, 2023.