LGMED

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚-𝟭𝟬, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵-𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Nov. 18 — In active partnership with the Department of Education, hundreds of students from the city gathered at Balulang National High School on November 18, 2025, for the culmination of the Youth’s Choice program, an initiative designed to spark honest discussions on drug prevention and empower young people to take the lead in promoting a drug-free lifestyle among their peers.

“We want that this engagement program will open more conversations that the youth are willing to participate in… They respond more when we stop talking at them and start talking with them,” said DILG Cagayan de Oro City Director Elaine Depaur, as she gave her message during the Youth’s Choice: A Drug-Free Life Engagement Program.

CD Depaur also noted that students respond more openly when the approach mirrors their experiences.  “When they help shape these conversations, the message becomes more real. Prevention starts early; when a young person learns their worth and finds the confidence to say no,” she added. ....

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚  𝟭𝟬 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 “𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲: "𝗔 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲” 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 officially launched the “Youth’s Choice: A Drug-Free Life” Engagement Program on October 30, 2025, at the DILG Regional Office 10, Cagayan de Oro City.

The program highlights the vital role of the youth in the government’s anti-illegal drugs campaign by fostering education, awareness, and creativity through various activities including digital poster-making, reel-making contests, and on-the-spot poster-slogan competitions.

The culmination activity is set on November 18, 2025, at Balulang National High School, Cagayan de Oro City where students from select schools across the city will come together to showcase their outputs and strengthen their commitment to a drug-free lifestyle.

This youth-centered advocacy initiative aims to empower students and young leaders to become proactive partners in promoting a drug-free, safe, and resilient community. (𝘋𝘐𝘓𝘎 𝘓𝘎𝘔𝘌𝘋/ 𝘈. 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘫𝘰)

CAGAYAN DE ORO, Nov. 11 – As part of the region’s continuing efforts to strengthen coordination and sustain peace and order initiatives, the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) Region 10 convened its 4th Quarter Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting on November 19, 2025, at the DILG Regional Office in Cagayan de Oro City. The activity brought together regional line agencies, security partners, and member institutions to align priorities and prepare for upcoming council deliberations.

Chaired by DILG 10 Regional Director Bruce A. Colao, CESO V, the meeting opened with a message emphasizing the importance of collaborative action in addressing emerging security concerns and maintaining stability across Northern Mindanao. RD Colao also acknowledged the support of partner agencies whose work continues to strengthen the region’s peace and order landscape.

During the discussions, the TWG reviewed updates from the previous quarter, consolidated reports from the Special Action Committees, and identified critical issues that need to be elevated to the Full Council. These included developments in

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, November 6–7, 2025 — To evaluate and enhance the performance of Provincial and Highly Urbanized City (HUC) Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs), the Department of the Interior and Local Government Region 10 (DILG-10) facilitated the CY 2025 ADAC Performance Audit held at the DILG Regional Office-10, this city.

The performance audit aimed to assess the effectiveness of the ADACs in implementing anti-drug programs and initiatives, as well as to identify areas for improvement. The results of the audit will serve as a basis for strengthening local anti-drug efforts and promoting more responsive and sustainable drug prevention and control strategies across the region.

Together with the DILG, serving as auditors were representatives from the Philippine National Police (PNP-10), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-10), Citizen’s Watch for Good ..

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Nov. 5–7 – To ensure that the LGUs in Region 10 remain proactive partners in maintaining peace, order, and public safety in their communities, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) 10, through the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED), in partnership with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) 10, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) 10, Balay Mindanaw Foundation, Inc., Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) 10, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) 10, assessed the performance of the Peace and Order Councils (POCs) of five (5) provinces and two (2) highly urbanized cities in Northern Mindanao.

Regional Director Bruce A. Colao, CESO V, emphasized during his opening message at the Coordinative Meeting with the POC Regional Assessment Committee that the audit serves as a mechanism for reflection, improvement, and the strengthening of governance for peace and order across all levels.

During the POC Performance Audit Proper, the audit team meticulously reviewed...

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) - 10 through Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED) conducted the C4PEACE (Communities for Peace) Implementation Assessment on October 28, 2025, via Zoom, bringing together Cluster Heads, Program Managers, and C/MLGOOs from the target LGUs of the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP), and Capacitating Urban Communities for Peace and Development (CUCPD).

The activity served as a venue to evaluate the status of implementation for CY 2021-2025, as well as to present the planned activities for the remaining funds.

In her opening message, Assistant Regional Director Yvette Tolentino Sunga emphasized the importance of the assessment in ensuring that the Department and its local partners remain aligned in their peace and development efforts. “This activity allows us to look back at what we’ve accomplished so far, check on our progress, and align our remaining efforts as we close the year,” she said.

 The presentation on the status of implementation highlighted updates on the completion and submission of Means of Verification (MOVs) and the progress of the project...

𝗟𝗟𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝘀 

The Regional Assessment Team for the CY 2025 Local Legislative Awards(LLA) conducted a table assessment of provincial nominees held at the DILGRegional Office 10 on October 29–30, 2025.

The assessment team evaluated the nominated Sanggunians from component cities,1st–3rd, and 4th–6th class municipalities respectively from the five (5) provinces of Region 10, based on the presented means of verifications (MOVs).

The assessment was based on key criteria such as the responsiveness of the legislative agenda, availability of legislative documents, effectiveness and efficiency of performance, legislative citations and awards, capacity development for legislators and staff, and innovation in local legislation...

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻-𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 

The Regional Assessment Team (RAT) for the CY 2025 Local Legislative Awards (LLA) conducted an on-site validation of highly urbanized cities held respectively in Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City last October 23–24, 2025.

The validation aimed to evaluate the performance and compliance of the concerned Sanggunians based on specific criteria, including the responsiveness of their legislative agenda, availability of legislative documents, effectiveness and efficiency of performance, legislative citations and awards, capacity development for legislators and staff, and innovation in local governance.

Representatives from various agencies and organizations participated in the assessment, comprising members of the LLA Regional Awards Committee, namely the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Agriculture (DA), Philippine Councilors League (PCL), and the Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines (VMLP)...

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀

The Regional Awards Committee (RAC) of the Local Legislative Awards (LLA) convened for a pre-assessment briefing at the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 Office in Cagayan de Oro City on October 21, 2025.

Representatives from key national agencies attended the session, including the Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines (VMLP), Philippine Councilors’ League (PCL), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

LLA Regional Focal Person, LGOO Jacklyn Mariz P. Occeña highlighted the objectives and criteria of the Local Legislative Awards. Occeña emphasized its aim to recognize exemplary performance of local legislative bodies that significantly contribute to meaningful local governance and development.

This year’s assessment will be guided by criteria such as the responsiveness of the legislative agenda, availability of legislative documents, effectiveness and efficiency of Sanggunian performance, legislative citations and awards...

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝟭𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗢𝗝 𝟭𝟬 𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

The Department of the Interior and Local Government Region 10 (DILG 10) and the Department of Justice Region 10 (DOJ 10) formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to strengthen the implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) Program across Northern Mindanao, held at the DILG Regional Office 10, Cagayan de Oro City on October 20, 2025.

The signing was led by DILG 10 Regional Director, Bruce Augusto Colao, CESO V, and DOJ 10 Regional Prosecutor, Atty. Merlynn Barola-Uy.

The partnership aims to enhance access to justice and promote peaceful dispute resolution at the barangay level through coordinated efforts in training, technical assistance, legal guidance, and policy support. Both agencies agreed to collaborate in developing...

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗣 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝟭𝟬’𝘀 𝗖𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗟𝘂𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗽𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀

The Department of the Interior and Local Government Regional Office 10 (DILG 10) held its annual awarding ceremony for the outstanding Lupong Tagapamayapa for calendar year 2025 at Chali Resort and Conference Center, Cagayan de Oro City on October 13, 2025.

The event recognized and granted incentives to high-performing lupons for their invaluable contributions to the promotion and effective implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay (KP). It also honored the members of the Regional Awards Committee (RAC) and Regional Assessment Team (RAT) for their dedicated support throughout the evaluation process. ...

𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗙𝗘 𝟭𝟬 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Oct. 14 – Reaffirming its commitment to advancing peace, reintegration, and inclusive development across Region 10, the Regional Inter-Agency Task Force on the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (RIATFE) convened its 4th Quarter Meeting.

The activity brought together, through face-to-face and via Zoom, representatives from DILG Central Office, Task Force Balik Loob, partner agencies, uniformed personnel, and provincial/city ECLIP Committees to discuss updates on peace and reintegration efforts, address implementation issues, and strengthen inter-agency coordination. 

In her opening message, DILG 10 Assistant Regional Director Yvette Sunga expressed gratitude to partner agencies for their active participation and strong collaboration, particularly during the successful conduct of the Kalinaw sa Amihanang Mindanaw: Peacebuilders and FR Summit. 

A significant highlight of the meeting was the recognition of the successful processing and approval of amnesty applications for seven (7) former rebels in Region 10...

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝟭𝟬 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝟭𝟬 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀’ 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 

The National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL) Region 10 successfully convened its Simultaneous Regional and Provincial Assembly and Reorganization on October 7, 2025, at the Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, with the active participation of young leaders from across Northern Mindanao.

The DILG 10, led by Regional Director Bruce A. Colao, facilitated the said elections together with Provincial Directors Pablio L. Benitez, Jr. (Misamis Occidental), Rhona Pedraza-Abadilla (Bukidnon), and Engr. Marisia C. Naybe (Misamis Oriental).

After establishing a quorum, the election of officers proceeded, resulting to the unopposed election of the following members of the Regional Executive Committee: ...

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝟭𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗚𝗠𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗽𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10, through the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED), held its 3rd Quarter Pagpasalamat Activity on October 3, 2025, via Zoom.

The quarterly activity served as a platform to recognize the dedication and exemplary performance of DILG field officers in ensuring the effective implementation of Department programs, projects, and activities across Northern Mindanao.

 Assistant Regional Director Yvette Tolentino-Sunga, CESO V, affirmed the event’s relevance to the Local Government Code Month, emphasizing the vital role of DILG officers in advancing devolved and participatory governance. She commended the C/MLGOOs for being reactive, responsive, resilient, and always ready, and encouraged everyone to be the change we want to see, upholding the DILG core values of being matino, mahusay, and at maaasahan in public service.

 The activity featured the awarding of certificates and recognitions to top-performing provinces, cities, and municipalities for their outstanding implementation of key programs such...

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝟭𝟬 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿𝘀’ 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 (𝗩𝗠𝗟𝗣) 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 

To strengthen representation and advance the welfare of vice mayors in Northern Mindanao, the Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines (VMLP) conducted its Regional Elections on September 29, 2025, at Mallberry Suites Business Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, where a new set of officers was chosen to lead the league.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10, through Misamis Occidental Provincial Director Pablio L. Benitez Jr., served as COMELEC during the said Regional Elections.

“As you choose the next set of VMLP officers, you are also choosing the kind of leadership that will best represent your values in the broader conversations about governance and development,” PD Benitez said.

After the confirmation of quorum, the election proceeded smoothly, resulting in the unopposed election of the following officials:

• Regional President: Sharon M. Ballangan (Libertad, Misamis Oriental)

• Regional Vice-President: Jocelyn B. Rodriguez (Cagayan de Oro City)

• Regional Secretary General: Alfons Janssen P. Marcera (Bacolod, Lanao del Norte)...

𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗖 𝟭𝟬 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Sept. 23 – The Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) Region 10 convened its 3rd Quarter Full Council Meeting to discuss priority concerns on peace, order, and public safety in Northern Mindanao. The meeting gathered representatives from regional government agencies and local government units, reflecting the strong partnership in addressing security challenges and advancing regional stability.

Presiding over the meeting, MGen Michele B Anayron Jr, Vice Chairperson of RPOC 10 and Commanding General of the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division, Philippine Army, expressed gratitude for the active participation of the members and underscored the council’s unwavering resolve to carry out its mandate. “While the formal appointment of our RPOC Chairperson is still pending, this Council remains steadfast in fulfilling its mandate of ensuring peace, order, and public safety in our region.Your cooperation and dedication demonstrate our collective resolve to carry on with the crucial work entrusted to us,” he said.

Members of the council also presented updates on ongoing initiatives, ranging from anti-insurgency and...

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚-𝟭𝟬 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗦 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴 

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, September 17-19, 2025 - The Department of the Interior and Local Government–Region 10 (DILG-10), in collaboration with DILG Misamis Oriental headed by Provincial Director Marisia C. Naybe, extended technical assistance to Misamis Oriental as the province gears up for the formulation of its Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plan for CY 2026–2028. 

The activity served as a dynamic venue for P/LGU POPS focals, department heads and stakeholders to engage in a strong exchange of ideas in crafting responsive Projects, Programs, Services, and Activities (PPSAs) for maintaining the peace and order, and public safety within their locality. Discussions focused on aligning local strategies with pressing community concerns to ensure that programs remain relevant, inclusive, and effective...

𝗥𝗧𝗙-𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗔𝗖 𝗫 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗪𝗚 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, September 19 - The Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict Region X (RTF-ELCAC X) convened its 3rd Quarter Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting at the 4th Infantry Division Officer’s Clubhouse, Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City.

The meeting served as a venue for national government agencies, local government units, and security forces to discuss pressing concerns and strengthen collaborative efforts in pursuit of lasting peace, security, and development in Northern Mindanao.