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DILG Region 8, Kanhuraw Hill, Tacloban City (2026)

28/09/2026

Happy birthday to DILG Region 8's Information System Analyst I Oscarlito C. Oballo, Jr.!

May this special day bring you joy, meaningful moments, and renewed inspiration as you continue to contribute your skills and expertise to the DILG 8 family. May the year ahead bring you more opportunities to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact through your work.

𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴.
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28/09/2026

𝗥𝗖𝗚𝗟𝗚 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗥𝗟𝗚𝗖 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀

To strengthen inter-agency coordination and enhance support to local government units (LGUs), the Regional Champions on Good Local Governance (RCGLG) convened its 3rd Quarter Meeting on September 16, 2026, via Zoom, to discuss the initial results of the 2026 RLGC Onsite Assessment, along with the status of LGU Requests for Consideration and priority interventions for the fourth quarter of 2026.

Another major agenda item was the identification and discussion of priority interventions for the 4th Quarter of 2026. Member-agencies shared updates and inputs within their respective areas of responsibility, with the aim of ensuring coordinated and responsive assistance to LGUs.

The meeting was participated in by RCGLG member-agencies composed of representatives from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF), and Department of Tourism (DOT).

The meeting also served as a venue for the member-agencies to discuss concerns, align their respective interventions, and strengthen collaboration in support of local governments. The exchange of updates and information among the member-agencies is expected to contribute to more coordinated actions and appropriate interventions for LGUs.

During the meeting, Regional Director Arnel M. Agabe conveyed his message to the committee, which was delivered by LGMED Chief Jhonel M. Anavesa. His message emphasized the importance of continued inter-agency collaboration and coordination in supporting LGUs and advancing the objectives of the RCGLG.

The 3rd Quarter Meeting underscored the RCGLG's continuing commitment to fostering collaboration among regional government agencies and providing responsive support to LGUs. The committee will continue to work together in addressing identified concerns and implementing priority interventions as it moves toward the final quarter of 2026.

𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴.
𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦: 𝘩𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬.𝘤𝘰𝘮/𝘋𝘐𝘓𝘎𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯8/
Website 𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯8.𝘥𝘪𝘭𝘨.𝘨𝘰𝘷.𝘱𝘩/

28/09/2026

WATCH | CSO Spotlight Forum: Fostering Participatory Governance

24/09/2026

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝟴 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝗠𝗦 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗠 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region VIII convened its Management Committee (MANCOM) Meeting cm Quality Management System (QMS) Management Review on September 21 at the DILG Region VIII Training Center, focusing on the status of office performance commitments, division operations, and quality management measures to sustain efficient and responsive service delivery.

Presided over by Regional Director Arnel M. Agabe, CESO III, the meeting provided management with a venue to review organizational performance, identify operational concerns, and set directions for the timely implementation of priority activities and commitments.

The 85% accomplishment of the Regional Office’s third-quarter targets was highlighted during the meeting, reflecting the status of implementation across priority commitments and providing management with a basis to identify remaining deliverables, address implementation gaps, and ensure the timely completion of targets for the quarter.

The divisions and the Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU) likewise presented their respective updates. FAD Division Chief Ofelia Pido, LGCDD Division Chief Rudith A. Roca, LGMED Division Chief Jhonel Anavesa, and PDMU Chief Fortunato Daigan reported on accomplishments, ongoing activities, implementation concerns, and priority actions within their respective areas.

The meeting also featured the QMS Management Review, with QMS Officer Shane Belle Baldonado presenting updates on the implementation of the Office’s quality management system. The review enabled management to assess QMS-related actions and identify areas requiring continued attention and improvement in preparation for succeeding quality management activities.

Throughout the meeting, management discussions centered on ensuring that plans and commitments are translated into measurable outputs and timely actions, with concerns requiring management intervention identified for appropriate action by concerned divisions and units.

In his guidance, RD Agabe emphasized the importance of results-oriented management, accountability, coordination, and continuous improvement, reminding personnel to ensure that organizational processes translate into meaningful results for stakeholders and contribute to the sustained delivery of quality, responsive, and efficient public service.

The MANCOM meeting brought together the Regional Office’s management team to align operational priorities, strengthen coordination among divisions, and ensure that performance and quality management requirements remain integrated into the delivery of DILG services across Eastern Visayas.

The activity concluded with the Regional Director’s guidance and management directions for the succeeding implementation period, reinforcing DILG Region VIII’s commitment to effective governance, quality service, and continuous organizational improvement.

𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴.
𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦: 𝘩𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬.𝘤𝘰𝘮/𝘋𝘐𝘓𝘎𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯8/
Website 𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯8.𝘥𝘪𝘭𝘨.𝘨𝘰𝘷.𝘱𝘩/

24/09/2026

Joins us in our Bids and Awards Committee Meeting for the Procurement of One (1) Lot of Seven (7) Motor Vehicles for DILG FY 2026

24/09/2026

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝟴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗚𝗙𝗣𝗦 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region VIII strengthened the capacity of local government units (LGUs) to operationalize their Gender and Development Focal Point Systems (GFPS) and formulate responsive GAD Agendas through an online learning session held on August 27, 2026.

Dubbed “Pathways to Inclusive Governance Series—Episode 3: Strengthening Inclusive Governance through GAD Agenda Orientation,” the activity equipped DILG provincial and city GAD focal officers and GFPS members of participating LGUs with a clearer understanding of their roles in gender mainstreaming and the use of the GAD Agenda as a strategic framework for addressing identified gender issues.

The session emphasized that a functional GFPS is essential to integrating gender perspectives into local policies, plans, programs, projects, activities, and budgets. It also highlighted the need for LGUs to align their GAD interventions with evidence-based gender issues, development priorities, and desired outcomes for women and other sectors experiencing inequality and exclusion.

In an earlier guidance, DILG Region VIII Regional Director Arnel M. Agabe emphasized that GAD mainstreaming must extend beyond organizational compliance and lead to concrete improvements in local policies, services, and development outcomes.

“A functional GFPS and a responsive GAD Agenda should enable an LGU to clearly identify who experiences inequality, understand the barriers they face, and provide appropriate interventions. Our GAD initiatives must be grounded in evidence and translated into programs and services that create meaningful change in people’s lives,” Agabe said.

Local Government Capability Development Division Chief Rudith A. Roca also underscored the importance of incorporating gender and development concerns into local planning and development processes. She also highlighted the role of sustained capacity development in improving the effectiveness of local structures responsible for gender mainstreaming.

Ms. Gemma R. Macatangay, Division Chief from the Bureau of Local Government Development, led the discussions on GFPS functionality and the GAD Agenda. She explained the institutional requirements for an effective GFPS and discussed how a well-formulated GAD Agenda can provide LGUs with a long-term direction for advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment.

During the discussion on the ways forward, Engr. Mythor Angelo C. Homeres, Chief of the Local Policy, Planning and Development Assistance Section, emphasized the importance of translating the participants’ learning into concrete actions to strengthen local gender-mainstreaming mechanisms.

Conducted by DILG Region VIII through the Local Government Capability Development Division, the activity forms part of the continuing Pathways to Inclusive Governance Series, which provides LGUs with knowledge and practical guidance for strengthening inclusive and gender-responsive local governance.

Through the initiative, DILG Region VIII reaffirmed its commitment to helping LGUs build functional GFPS mechanisms, develop responsive GAD Agendas, and institutionalize gender-responsive approaches that translate into more equitable policies, programs, and public services.

𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴.
𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦: 𝘩𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬.𝘤𝘰𝘮/𝘋𝘐𝘓𝘎𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯8/
Website 𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯8.𝘥𝘪𝘭𝘨.𝘨𝘰𝘷.𝘱𝘩/

23/09/2026

𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗧 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗖𝗔𝗧-𝗩𝗔𝗪𝗖𝘀

The Regional Inter-Agency Monitoring Team (RIMT) agreed to develop targeted capacity development activities, technical assistance, and other support mechanisms to address gaps identified in the latest functionality assessment of Local Committees on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Their Children (LCAT-VAWCs).

The agreement was reached during a preparatory meeting held via Zoom on August 24, 2026, where all RIMT members reviewed the assessment results, examined common strengths and weaknesses, discussed emerging concerns, and identified priority actions to improve the functionality of LCAT-VAWCs across Eastern Visayas.

DILG Region VIII Regional Director Arnel M. Agabe emphasized that the functionality assessment should go beyond measuring LGU compliance and serve as a basis for understanding actual conditions and designing appropriate interventions.

“The value of the assessment lies not only in the ratings generated but also in how we use the findings to respond to the needs of our LGUs. Our recommendations must translate into concrete actions that strengthen local mechanisms and improve protection for women, children, and other persons vulnerable to trafficking and violence,” Agabe said.

He also called on the RIMT member-agencies to sustain their coordination and shared commitment to ensure that the agreed recommendations lead to measurable and meaningful improvements at the local level.

During the meeting, the team identified areas requiring stronger inter-agency coordination, policy and program implementation, documentation, capacity development, and technical assistance. The members also discussed recurring issues affecting the ability of some local committees to perform their mandated functions effectively and sustainably.

Based on the findings, the RIMT formulated recommendations to guide concerned agencies and local government units in addressing the identified gaps. These will inform the provision of focused interventions and support responsive to the specific needs of LCAT-VAWCs.

The assessment results will likewise serve as a reference in prioritizing capacity development initiatives, improving documentation and monitoring practices, and strengthening the implementation of local policies and programs against trafficking in persons and violence against women and their children.

Through the preparatory meeting, the RIMT reaffirmed its commitment to a coordinated, responsive, and results-driven approach to strengthening LCAT-VAWCs and supporting LGUs in sustaining effective local mechanisms for prevention, protection, referral, and response.

𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴.
𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦: 𝘩𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬.𝘤𝘰𝘮/𝘋𝘐𝘓𝘎𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯8/
Website 𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯8.𝘥𝘪𝘭𝘨.𝘨𝘰𝘷.𝘱𝘩/

23/09/2026

LOOK | As we continue to strengthen local governance and promote responsive public service in local governance, the DILG Region VIII invites local leaders, stakeholders, and citizens to take part in the Decentralization Roadshow and REDECON 2026: Sulong Desentralisasyon Tungo sa Epektibong Serbisyong Pangkalusugan this September 25, 2026, via Zoom and Facebook Live

Join the conversation and be part of efforts to advance devolved, effective, and accessible health services through decentralization by registering through: https://bit.ly/REDECON2026-Reg

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𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴.
𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦: 𝘩𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬.𝘤𝘰𝘮/𝘋𝘐𝘓𝘎𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯8/
Website 𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯8.𝘥𝘪𝘭𝘨.𝘨𝘰𝘷.𝘱𝘩/

22/09/2026

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚!

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19/09/2026

𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆 𝟖 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

“𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦.”

The message of DILG Region VIII Regional Director Arnel M. Agabe, CESO III, underscored the importance of stronger government–civil society partnerships in advancing more participatory, responsive, and citizen-centered local governance in Eastern Visayas. The message was delivered during the Project BISIG Activity held on September 17, 2026, at the Leyte Academic Center in Palo, Leyte.

Agabe noted that CSOs bring community knowledge, technical expertise, networks, and citizen trust that complement the mandate and resources of government. These partnerships help ensure that local plans and programs reflect realities on the ground.

Across Eastern Visayas, more than 25 percent of Local Special Bodies now have CSO representation, 98 Local People’s Councils have been established, and all LGUs have designated CSO Desk Officers. DILG 8, however, emphasized that having the structures in place is only the beginning; the focus must be on making participation meaningful and results-oriented.

The region’s experience demonstrates the potential of such partnerships. In 2025, all 149 LGU Project Monitoring Committees in Eastern Visayas were assessed as highly functional, reflecting the role of citizen and stakeholder participation in strengthening accountability in government projects.

DILG 8 also highlighted the participation of 10 cohort LGUs in Eastern Visayas in the Open Government Partnership (OGP), where local governments and civil society organizations work together to advance practical initiatives in areas such as waste management, agriculture, health, livelihood, digital services, and disaster resilience.

Meanwhile, the 2025 Citizen Satisfaction Index System (CSIS) in Tacloban City, conducted with Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU), generated an overall citizen satisfaction rating of 84.52 percent and informed the development of a Citizen-Driven Priority Action Plan.

Agabe stressed that citizen feedback should not end with surveys, consultations, or meetings but should lead to improvements in services, policies, resource allocation, and community outcomes.

DILG 8 reaffirmed its commitment to help institutionalize participatory mechanisms, strengthen CSO and LGU capacities, and promote citizen-centered governance.

Ultimately, Agabe emphasized that the success of local governance should be measured not only by programs implemented, but by lives improved, communities empowered, voices heard, and trust built between government and citizens.

𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴.
𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦: 𝘩𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬.𝘤𝘰𝘮/𝘋𝘐𝘓𝘎𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯8/
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