DILG Caraga

02/06/2026

Conduct of 2nd Quarter Review Conference and Workshop on the Monitoring and Evaluation of LGSF Projects and the Implementation of Financial and Administrative Processes and Procedures for DILG Region XIII Personnel

In line with the implementation of the newly introduced Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) programs, particularly the LGSF SAGIP SAKA Program which provides rice assistance to priority recipient provinces under the Local Government Support Fund–Financial Assistance to Local Government Units (LGSF-FALGU) and Local Government Support Fund–Growth Equity Fund (LGSF-GEF), the technical and administrative personnel of DILG Caraga convened at La Entrada Resort and Restaurant in San Agustin, Surigao del Sur on May 27–28, 2026.

The conference-workshop was strategically held in the province, considering its identification as one of the priority beneficiaries of the rice subsidy program and its substantial number of beneficiaries under the FY 2026 Local Government Support Fund–Support to the Barangay Development Program (LGSF-SBDP). It also served as a venue for constructive discussion and resolution of issues concerning the technical, administrative, and financial aspects of the newly introduced programs under the LGSF program.

The activity was attended by the DILG Management Team, including the Regional Director and Assistant Regional Director, City and Provincial Directors, Division Chiefs, Unit Heads, and selected administrative personnel from the different DILG Provincial Offices.

Concurrently, the Regional Project Development and Management Unit (RPDMU) of DILG Caraga conducted a separate conference-workshop on the monitoring and evaluation of Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) projects, which aimed to update the status of ongoing projects and address issues and challenges encountered during implementation. The activity also provided a venue for validating and consolidating the actual accomplishments of each province while identifying strategies to strengthen project monitoring and reporting in preparation for the FY 2026 SubayBAYANI Awards.

Moreover, the RPDMU Team participated in a workshop aimed at fostering a culture of excellence and making success a standard practice within the unit, while strengthening teamwork and accountability among its members. The activity also provided an opportunity to align individual and collective efforts, ensuring synchronization in pursuing common goals and delivering quality results in project implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

29/05/2026

📣 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐀!📣

Are you ready to be 𝙖 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙧, 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙧𝙪𝙜-𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙖? 🌟

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Caraga invites all SK Officials and interested Youth Leaders across the region to rise to the challenge and take part in “𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮’𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲”!

This is not just another seminar—it is an output-based, high-impact interactive symposium and challenge designed to cultivate synergy, collective leadership, and team spirit. Get ready for structured brainstorming and team-building challenges where you will collaborate to create tangible, youth-led strategies for drug prevention right in your own barangays!

Our goals are deeply anchored on the Philippine Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategy (PADS) under Executive Order No. 66, s. 2018 and Republic Act No. 9165.

We are bringing together esteemed representatives from partner agencies (PDEA, PNP, DOH, and DSWD) to lead powerful sessions on:

• 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀
• 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
• 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
• 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

Plus an interactive Community Mission Board & Open Forum!

📅 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝘿𝙀𝙏𝘼𝙄𝙇𝙎:

𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚: 𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙚 9, 2026 (𝙏𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮)

𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙚: 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡, 𝘽𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮

𝙍𝙀𝙂𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝘿𝙀𝙏𝘼𝙄𝙇𝙎:

𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙚𝙚: 100% 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀!

𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚: 𝙐𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙈𝙖𝙮 29, 2026 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮! (𝙎𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩-𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚, 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩-𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙙)

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: This is a day-session event; no overnight accommodations will be provided for participants traveling from distant areas.

🔗 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘:
https://tinyurl.com/DILGYouthSymposiumConfirmation

Be the voice. Be the teamwork. Be the Champions of Change! See you there, youth leaders! ✊🔥

📣 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐀!📣

Are you ready to be 𝙖 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙧, 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙧𝙪𝙜-𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙖? 🌟

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Caraga invites all SK Officials and interested Youth Leaders across the region to rise to the challenge and take part in “𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮’𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲”!

This is not just another seminar—it is an output-based, high-impact interactive symposium and challenge designed to cultivate synergy, collective leadership, and team spirit. Get ready for structured brainstorming and team-building challenges where you will collaborate to create tangible, youth-led strategies for drug prevention right in your own barangays!

Our goals are deeply anchored on the Philippine Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategy (PADS) under Executive Order No. 66, s. 2018 and Republic Act No. 9165.

We are bringing together esteemed representatives from partner agencies (PDEA, PNP, DOH, and DSWD) to lead powerful sessions on:

• 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀
• 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
• 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
• 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

Plus an interactive Community Mission Board & Open Forum!

📅 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝘿𝙀𝙏𝘼𝙄𝙇𝙎:

𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚: 𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙚 9, 2026 (𝙏𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮)

𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙚: 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡, 𝘽𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮

𝙍𝙀𝙂𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝘿𝙀𝙏𝘼𝙄𝙇𝙎:

𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙚𝙚: 100% 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀!

𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚: 𝙐𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙈𝙖𝙮 29, 2026 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮! (𝙎𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩-𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚, 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩-𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙙)

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: This is a day-session event; no overnight accommodations will be provided for participants traveling from distant areas.

🔗 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/DILGYouthSymposiumConfirmation

Be the voice. Be the teamwork. Be the Champions of Change! See you there, youth leaders! ✊🔥

29/05/2026

In the midst of ongoing crises and everyday uncertainties, the lived experiences of citizens reflect a reality shaped by hardship, adjustment, and quiet endurance. Challenges in livelihood, safety, and daily survival continue to test individuals and families, yet these struggles also reveal a strong sense of perseverance.

In this episode of DILG Caraga CONNECT, the narrative centers on the voices of the people—capturing their sentiments, struggles, and reflections as they navigate difficult circumstances. It sheds light on how ordinary citizens cope, adapt, and continue to move forward despite persistent challenges.

Amid adversity, resilience remains evident in the way communities endure—finding strength in hope, solidarity, and determination to overcome whatever comes their way.

Through these shared experiences, the episode highlights the importance of listening to people’s realities and recognizing their resilience as a vital part of understanding society today.

Watch the full episode and access previous features here:https://sites.google.com/view/lgrrcconnect/home

28/05/2026

The Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (RICAD) Advocacy Cluster chaired by the DILG conducted its 2nd Quarter Meeting for CY 2026 on May 28, 2026, at the LGRRC, DILG Regional Office XIII (Caraga), Doongan, Butuan City.

As the lead agency for anti-illegal drug advocacy at the regional level, DILG Caraga convened the meeting, presided over by LGMED Assistant Division Chief Dr. Jason Ryan R. Lam on behalf of Regional Director Maria Loisella E. Lucino, CESO III.

The meeting was attended by representatives from member agencies, including the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Public Attorney’s Office (PAO), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Member agencies presented updates on their anti-illegal drug advocacy programs and aligned ongoing initiatives, while reaffirming their commitment to strengthened inter-agency coordination and sustained whole-of-government efforts toward safer, healthier, and drug-free communities in the Caraga region.

28/05/2026

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗖𝗦𝗣 𝗨𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗗𝗣 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆

The City Government of Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, conducted the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) Ugnayan sa Barangay and Enhancement of the Barangay Development Plan on May 20–21, 2026.

The activity was participated in by representatives from Barangays Bay-ang, Del Pilar, and Katugasan, identified as priority barangays under the CY 2026 RCSP implementation.

The activity aimed to strengthen community participation, enhance local development planning, and address identified issues and concerns at the barangay level.

City Local Government Operations Officer Annabella O. Cadigal discussed the overview and objectives of the RCSP and Ugnayan sa Barangay, emphasizing the importance of community dialogue in bridging governance and development gaps within communities.

The activity was monitored and facilitated by the RCSP Regional Team under the supervision of LGCDD Chief Milariza L. Beniga.

Discussions highlighted the significance of Executive Order No. 70 and the Whole-of-Nation Approach in advancing peace and development initiatives in communities.

The DILG Agusan del Norte Provincial Office also participated in the activity through OIC Program Manager LGOO V Reynarose M. Tago.

A workshop on the identification of primary and secondary issues and concerns, including corresponding proposed interventions, was conducted to support responsive and evidence-based planning.

Participants also underwent a workshop on the alignment of the Barangay Development Plan and the Annual Investment Program to further enhance barangay planning and programming processes.

The enhanced Barangay Development Plans will serve as basis in guiding the proposed priority projects of the barangays for the 2027 Support to the Barangay Development Program.

The activity reinforced the government’s continuing commitment to strengthen grassroots governance, promote inclusive development, and sustain peacebuilding efforts through convergence and community engagement.

28/05/2026

The Caraga Regional Disaster Preparedness Thematic Committee (RDPTC) chaired by the DILG, convened for its 2nd Quarterly Meeting for CY 2026 on May 21, 2026 at LGRRC, DILG Caraga Regional Office, Butuan City. The purpose of such gathering was the discussion of accomplishments for the quarter and the plan for the remaining PPAs subject for implementation in the first semester as well as the DRRM-related activities for the National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) celebration this year. The activity ended with several agreements on the required actions by the Committee as directed by the Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

28/05/2026

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28/05/2026

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗖𝗦𝗣 𝗨𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘇

The Local Government Unit of Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, conducted the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) Ugnayan sa Barangay Town Hall Meeting and Serbisyo Caravan in Barangay Perez on May 13–14, 2026.

The activity served as a platform to strengthen community participation, identify priority concerns, and advance responsive governance through the Whole-of-Nation Approach.

The Municipal RCSP Core Team, headed by Municipal Local Government Operations Officer Maricel G. Dumanglas, together with the RCSP Regional Team, facilitated sectoral discussions and workshops during the two-day activity.

Residents and sectoral representatives identified and prioritized pressing issues, concerns, and proposed interventions for inclusion in government planning and program implementation.

The Sibagat Serbisyo Caravan complemented the activity by bringing essential government services closer to the people of Barangay Perez.

Various local government offices, national government agencies, and partner organizations participated in the caravan to deliver accessible frontline services and reinforce government presence in the community.

The activity highlighted the continuing commitment of the government in promoting inclusive development, sustaining peace initiatives, and ensuring responsive public service delivery in conflict-vulnerable and geographically isolated communities.

Barangay Perez is among the four beneficiary barangays under the RCSP in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur for Calendar Year 2026.

Other identified RCSP beneficiary barangays include Barangay Del Rosario, Barangay Magkalape, and Barangay Tag-uyango where succeeding RCSP activities are also scheduled to be conducted.

The RCSP remains one of the government’s key convergence mechanisms in addressing identified community concerns while strengthening peacebuilding and development efforts at the grassroots level.

27/05/2026

Empowering Communities Through Collaboration: Stakeholders’ Forum on LGSF-SBDP Implementation

LOOK | Local Government Units (LGUs) and partner National Government Agencies (NGAs) convened during the Stakeholders’ Forum on the Implementation of Local Government Support Fund – Support to the Barangay Development Program (LGSF-SBDP) to discuss strategies, address implementation concerns, and reinforce commitments toward transparent and impactful barangay development initiatives across Caraga Region on May 25-26, 2026 at Butuan Grand Palace Hotel, Butuan City.

Under the FY 2026 Support to the Barangay Development Program (SBDP), each of the 138 barangays in Caraga Region will receive PHP 10,000,000.00 to help improve local stability and speed up development. The eligible project types under the SBDP are farm-to-market road, water and sanitation system, school building, health station, and electrification. Thus, this activity brings together LGUs and NGAs to establish coordination and clarify concerns to ensure clear plans, proper permit applications, and a system to monitor progress.

In her opening message, Regional Director Maria Loisella E. Lucino, CESO III emphasized the importance of strengthened collaboration among stakeholders. “Programs such as the Support to Barangay Development Program or SBDP can never succeed through the efforts of one office or agency alone. Real progress happens when national agencies, local governments, technical personnel, and community leaders come together, listen to the realities on the ground, and work hand in hand toward common solutions,” RD Lucino said.

Likewise, Assistant Director of DILG-OPDS and LEO70 PMO Head Engineer Rene V. Valera echoed the purpose and vision of the Support to the Barangay Development Program and this activity in his message. He said, “Through this forum, we reaffirm our commitment to building stronger partnerships among government agencies, local communities, and stakeholders in advancing peace, security, and sustainable growth.”

Alongside the esteemed leaders who gave their messages of support is USec. Ernesto C.Torres, Jr., Executive Director, National Secretariat, NTF-ELCAC, whom gave a message through an AVP. In his video message, Usec. Torres strengthened the shared purpose and vision of the SBDP that is, “Ang Barangay Development Program ay hindi lang tungkol sa kalsada o eskwelahan isa itong strategic investment sa kapayapaan at sa pagtugon sa ugat ng insurgency sa pamamagitan ng responsive governance at sustainable development derecho sa barangay level…”

Several partner national agencies, Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Geosciences Division of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) DENR-EMB, and National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), showed their support through their esteemed representatives who served as the resource persons to clarify concerns and share knowledge and understanding to the beneficiaries.

As such, the DILG Caraga through its Regional Project Development and Management Unit (RPDMU) headed by LGOO VI Jojo A. Serenado and assisted by LGOO V Jesreel B. Yañez with the Engineers and Project Evaluation Officers reinforced partnerships, provided technical guidance, and promoted collaborative monitoring mechanisms to strengthen project implementation and achieve sustainable, responsive, and impactful community development initiatives.

To cap off the successful two-day activity, Assistant Regional Director Donald A. Seronay gave a closing message highlighting the camaraderie shared between the different stakeholders. He said, “The exchange of experiences, challenges, and best practices from our participants has greatly enriched our discussions and highlighted the importance of coordination, communication, and shared accountability in public service.”

By facilitating meaningful discussions and technical collaboration, the DILG Caraga continues strengthening project implementation through enhanced coordination, capacity-building, and shared accountability among participating agencies and most especially with beneficiary LGUs.

26/05/2026

Innovations in the Local Project Monitoring Committee of Surigao City

The Project Development and Management Unit Caraga (PDMU Caraga) continued to strengthen its partnership with Surigao City through a coaching and mentoring initiative focused on enhancing the functionality of the Local Project Monitoring Committee (LPMC). Conducted on May 19–21, 2026, the training on the Strengthening of the LPMC aimed to further improve the city’s capacity in project monitoring, evaluation, and management.

Building on the knowledge gained from the training, Surigao City has actively pursued innovative approaches to make its monitoring systems more responsive, efficient, and transparent. One of the city’s notable initiatives is the use of tablets during project monitoring and evaluation activities. Through these devices, LPMC members can easily access important project documents such as the Detailed Engineering Design (DED), Program of Work (POW), Contract, Notice of Award (NOA), and Notice to Proceed (NTP), among others.

The adoption of digital tools has significantly improved the efficiency and speed of project monitoring while minimizing the need for printed A3-sized plans and other bulky documents. More importantly, this initiative has helped promote a more organized, accessible, and environmentally conscious system of project management.

Complementing this innovation is the city’s use of laser or digital measuring tools in validating project dimensions and specifications. These tools enable monitoring teams to compare approved plans with actual project implementation more accurately and efficiently. As a result, inspections are conducted with greater precision, helping ensure that projects comply with established standards and technical requirements.

Recognizing the increasing number of projects funded under the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) and the 20% Development Fund, Surigao City has also strengthened the institutional role of the LPMC by integrating it into the final payment process of completed projects. Prior to the release of final payment, projects must first undergo inspection and evaluation by the LPMC to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and implementation standards. This process reinforces transparency, accountability, and quality assurance in local project implementation.

In preparation for the upcoming SubayBAYAN assessment, the DILG XIII - PDMU further extended its technical assistance to the City Engineering Office through the conduct of a mock assessment on the city’s compliance with system requirements. The activity aimed to ensure the city’s readiness for the evaluation and strengthen its bid to once again secure the prestigious SubayBAYANI Awards for the second time this year.

Through these continuing initiatives, Surigao City demonstrates its strong commitment to innovation, transparency, accountability, and excellence in local governance and project implementation.