DILG Butuan

13/10/2026

𝙈𝙜𝙖 𝙆𝙖-𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙢 𝙣𝙖 𝙗𝙖 𝙩𝙖? 📣

Ali na ug magkita-kita ta para sa Barangay Assembly (BA) Day – 2nd Semester 2026!

Uban sa temang: “Tayo na sa Barangay Assembly! Nagkakaisang Tinig, Makabuluhang Usapan, at Sama-samang Pagkilos para sa Ating Komunidad.”

Ayaw kalimot sa pag-check sa schedule sa Barangay Assembly sa inyong barangay.

Kining pagpahigayon sa BA subay kini sa DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2026-012.

Dali na, apil na ug mahimong kabahin sa paghulma sa mas malinawon ug mas mauswagong barangay!

12/10/2026

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Caraga Region, in coordination with DILG Butuan City and the City Government of Butuan, spearheaded the launching of the Balangay Center for Good Governance (CSO Academy of Butuan) and the CSO Caravan on October 10, 2026, at Robinsons Place, Butuan City, as part of the celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Local Government Code.

The event reaffirmed the shared commitment to advancing good governance that is participatory, inclusive, transparent, accountable, responsive, and people-centered, recognizing Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) as vital partners in local governance and community development.

Adding significance to the occasion was the presence of the Program Manager Richard L. Villacorte of the Support for the Local Governance Program (SLGP) of the DILG Central Office who delivered an inspirational message underscoring the importance of strengthening local governance and fostering meaningful partnerships among government institutions and civil society organizations.

Meanwhile, Butuan City Sangguniang Panlungsod Member Atty. Rema D. Erigbuagas-Burdeos said “CSOs are not merely beneficiaries of the program but more importantly they are deemed vital institutional partners of the City government. You are our partners in identifying the needs of our communities. You are our partners in designing responsive programs. You are our partners in monitoring government initiatives and in making sure that our services truly reach the people.”

Beginning October 26, 2026, the CSO Academy will commence its learning journey with enrolled CSOs, providing opportunities to enhance their knowledge and capacities to meaningfully participate in local governance and development processes.

Through this initiative, the City Government of Butuan continues to open meaningful spaces for citizen participation and strengthen mechanisms that enable CSOs to actively contribute to local development. By fostering collaboration, transparency, and shared accountability, the initiative seeks to build stronger partnerships toward inclusive and sustainable community development.

As the nation commemorates 35 years of the Local Government Code, the launching of the Balangay Center for Good Governance stands as a reaffirmation that good governance is a shared responsibility—and that empowered civil society organizations are essential partners in building responsive, transparent, and people-centered local government.

The launching signals to strengthen instead for a meaningful participation and advancing good governance for a more inclusive and progressive Butuan City!

12/10/2026

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Butuan City, in partnership with the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) of the City Government of Butuan, conducted the Continuing Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) Education for Lupon Members and Feedbacking Session on the 2026 Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) Results on October 8, 2026, at Grand Palace Hotel, Butuan City.

The activity was attended by the Lupon Chairperson, Lupon Secretary, and five (5) Lupon Members from each of the Top 20 Barangays in the CY 2026 LTIA, providing an opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and capabilities in implementing the Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) system.

Atty. Florian Faith Jr. P. Bayawa, EnP, CESE, Legal Officer of DILG XIII (Caraga), facilitated the discussion on KP processes and procedures, including the proper handling of cases and the promotion of peaceful dispute resolution at the barangay level.

The activity also served as a valuable avenue for the participating barangays to gain insights into the regional-level assessment of LTIA entries, highlighting common pitfalls, areas for improvement, and good practices of barangays across the Caraga Region. These insights will help the barangays further strengthen their implementation of KP and continuously improve their performance in future LTIA assessments.

Through continuous learning, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing, DILG Butuan City remains committed to empowering barangay justice implementers and promoting accessible, effective, and peaceful dispute resolution in every community.

08/10/2026

The DILG Butuan City, as Secretariat of the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC), continues to support and empower our Barangay Tanods as frontline partners in maintaining peace, safety, and order in our communities.

Following the provision of Tanod paraphernalia during the 1st Semester and the conduct of the Barangay Tanod Skills Enhancement Training last August, the distribution of vests and polo shirt uniforms began on October 5, 2026, through the Punong Barangays.

Today, a ceremonial turnover was held with Liga ng mga Barangay President and Punong Barangay of Baan Km 3, Hon. Gemma P. Tabada, symbolizing the continuing support extended to our dedicated Barangay Tanods.

More than uniforms and equipment, these initiatives reflect the City Government of Butuan and DILG’s continuing commitment to equip, recognize, and strengthen our Barangay Tanods as trusted partners on the ground in keeping our communities safe, peaceful, and orderly.

06/10/2026

The DILG Butuan City conducts the BNEO GREAT Barangays – Component D: “Looking Forward to Better Governance: Citizenship Building through Participatory Barangay Development Planning with Barangay Development Council (BDC).” The two-day activity which started last October 5, 2026 brings together BDCs to strengthen participatory governance and support the completion, enhancement, validation, and adoption of their Barangay Development Plans (BDPs).

In her message, City Director Annabel F. Yangson called on the participating barangays to make a clear and meaningful commitment not only to complete and improve their Barangay Development Plans, but more importantly, to own the planning process and translate their plans into meaningful action. She emphasized that a plan becomes meaningful when barangay officials and the community take collective responsibility for carrying it forward, turning identified priorities into concrete programs, projects, and actions that respond to the needs of their people.

The activity is also conducted in line with the Local Government Code Month Celebration 2026, with the theme, “Transforming Governance, Empowering Futures: Harmonizing Efforts for the Next Generation of Local Governance,” reinforcing the importance of participatory planning and strengthened local leadership in shaping responsive and future-ready barangay governance.

06/10/2026

01/10/2026

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Butuan City engaged youth organizations and accredited Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in a Gender and Youth Inclusive Governance Dialogue held today at the 4th Floor Conference Room, Butuan City Hall.

The activity was spearheaded by the City Government of Butuan through the City Executive Management Department (CEMD) - Civil Society Organization (CSO) Desk Officer Mr. Elmer Albis, in partnership with DILG Butuan City.

City Director Annabel F. Yangson led the discussion on “Identifying Barriers and Opportunities for Inclusive Governance,” encouraging participants to share their experiences, concerns, and ideas on how local governance can become more responsive, participatory, and inclusive of the voices of young people and diverse sectors.

Meanwhile, LGOO V Karen Grace S. Gabinete provided an orientation on Republic Act No. 11313, or the Safe Spaces Act, highlighting the importance of creating safe, respectful, and inclusive spaces free from gender-based sexual harassment.

The dialogue provided a meaningful avenue for the youth and CSOs to engage in open and constructive conversations, surface sectoral concerns, and identify opportunities for stronger participation in local governance.

01/10/2026

TINGNAN | Ang Oktubre ay Local Government Month!

Alinsunod sa Presidential Proclamation No. 63 s. 1992, ang buwan ng Oktubre ay ideneklara bilang Local Government Month, habang ang ikalawang linggo ng Oktubre ay Local Government Week, at ang ika-10 ng Oktubre bilang Local Government Day.

Ang Kagawaran ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal (DILG) ay patuloy na nakikiisa sa pagbibigay-karangalan sa ibinibigay na serbisyo ng ating mga opisyal at empleyado mula sa mga lokal na pamahalaan.

Basahin ang Proclamation No. 63 s. 1992: http://bit.ly/2pd7tCf

01/10/2026

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Butuan City, headed by City Director Annabel F. Yangson, joined the Elderly Filipino Week Celebration 2026, Consumer Welfare Month Kick-Off, and Local Government Month Celebration held today at the Butuan City Hall Grounds.

While each celebration highlights a different sector, they all share one important message: the welfare of our people must always be at the heart of local governance.

This is reflected in Section 16 of the Local Government Code, or the General Welfare Clause, which reminds local governments of their responsibility to promote the general welfare of their communities.

In her message, City Director Annabel F. Yangson emphasized that the three-in-one celebration reflects the very essence of the General Welfare Clause. She underscored that whether the focus is on our senior citizens, consumers, or local government workforce, the goal remains the same, to ensure that government programs and services respond to the needs of the people.

For DILG Butuan City, this means continuing to work with the City Government, national government agencies, civil society organizations, and other partners to make governance more responsive, inclusive, and people-centered.

As Director Yangson shared, “At the end of the day, governance is about people. Our programs, our services, and our partnerships should always translate into something meaningful for our communities.”

This commitment continues through the series of DILG activities lined up this October, including the Serbisyo Caravan in Barangay De Oro on October 6, the MOA Signing and Official Launch of the CSO Academy on October 10, and the BNEO for GREAT Barangays – Component D: Looking Forward to Better Governance: Citizenship Building, which promotes participatory governance and supports barangays in advancing their development priorities, including their Barangay Development Plans (BDPs).