02/03/2026
๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฅ | During the Monday Convocation of Barangay Bontongon, Impasugong on March 2, 2026, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region X Regional Director Bruce A. Colao attended the Joint Flag Raising Ceremony as part of his continued effort to engage directly with communities on the ground.
In his message, Regional Director Colao emphasized the importance of pakighimamat (engagement with the people), stating, โUsa sa katoyuan niining atong joint flag raising, mao man ang atong tinguha nga mahimamat nato ang barangay.โ He underscored that meaningful public service goes beyond office workโit requires genuine connection, listening to the peopleโs concerns, and understanding their stories firsthand.