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𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝟭𝟬, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝗣 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Mar. 25 — The DILG - 10, together with partner agencies, opened the two-day KP Handbook Refinement and Completion Meeting with a focused review and consolidation of outputs aimed at finalizing the Enhanced Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) Handbook and Training Manual.

Iligan City Director Maria Maida Daniot, representing Regional Director Bruce A. Colao, formally opened the program. She underscored the importance of the activity and noted that the effort will further advance effective and accessible justice at the barangay level.

“We come together with a shared vision that through the effective implementation of enhanced handbook and training manual, we help strengthen Katarungang Pambarangay, which will guide our localities in resolving conflicts through proper and lawful channels, and better equip our barangay officials with practical tools to serve their communities,” she said.

CD Daniot also encouraged participants to remain purposeful and actively engaged throughout the activity...

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚-𝟭𝟬, 𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗧𝗙 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗟𝗚𝗨𝘀, 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗙𝗟𝗚𝗔 𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗢𝗳𝗳 

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Mar. 24 — In preparation for the 2026 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA), the DILG-10 conducted a Levelling-Off Meeting with members of the Regional Inter-Agency Monitoring Task Force (RIMTF), LGU focal persons, and DILG field officers via the Zoom platform.

The activity aimed to ensure a common understanding of the updated guidelines, indicators, assessment tools, and timelines for the 2026 CFLGA, as well as to orient participants on the use of the Knowledge Management System (KMS), which will support a more efficient and streamlined implementation of the audit.

In her welcome message, Assistant Regional Director Yvette Tolentino-Sunga highlighted the importance of strengthening unity approach among DILG, partner agencies, and LGUs in implementing the CFLGA across the region...

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝟭𝟬 𝗟𝗚𝗠𝗘𝗗 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗦 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Mar. 24 – In line with strengthening the technical capacity of personnel in local governance processes, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)–10, through the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED), conducted a learning session under its knowledge-sharing initiative, “iShare.” The activity featured an orientation by Assistant Division Chief LGOO Liza Ladres on the CY 2026–2028 Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plan Formulation and navigation on the POPS Plan–Policy Compliance Monitoring System (POPSP-PCMS).

The session provided a comprehensive overview of the POPS Plan as a three-year, term-based plan of local government units, highlighting its key focus areas on peace and order and public safety. It emphasized the importance of identifying priority issues such as crime and disorder, conflict, threats to human security, and public safety concerns, as well as aligning local strategies, programs, and activities to address these challenges effectively.

Moreover, the orientation covered the step-by-step procedures in the POPSP-PCMS, including data encoding, monitoring, and reporting requirements...

DILG 10 preps LGUs, field officers on 2026 ADAC Performance Audit

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Mar. 19 — In preparation for the 2026 Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Audit, DILG-10 held the ADAC Levelling-Off with LGU ADAC Focal Persons and DILG Field Officers via Zoom platform.

The activity revisited the CY 2025 ADAC Performance Audit results, discussed the CY 2026 indicators, and ensured that LGUs and DILG field offices share a common understanding of the requirements moving forward.

The opening message of Regional Director Bruce A. Colao, CESO V was delivered by LGMED Assistant Division Chief Liza Ladres, who conveyed RD's appreciation to LGUs and field officers for their continued support in implementing anti-drug initiatives. He emphasized that the work of ADACs strengthens community-based responses against illegal drugs.

“While we take pride in our accomplishments, we also recognize that there is always room for improvement. Let us not see the performance of other LGUs as competition, but as motivation to do better and continue raising the standard of our service,” ...

𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗖-𝟭𝟬 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗗𝗖-𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Mar. 18 — The Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) – 10 reaffirmed its commitment to advancing peace and development in Northern Mindanao during the Joint Meeting of the Regional Development Council (RDC) – 10 and RPOC-10 held on March 18, 2026, earlier today.

RPOC-10 Chairperson Governor Xavier Jesus D. Romualdo expressed his belief that this historic gathering of around 200 officials and representatives from local chief executives, national government agencies, private sector partners, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders will help promote both security and inclusive growth in Northern Mindanao.

“Sustainable development cannot flourish without a secure and stable environment, and lasting peace is best achieved when communities experience inclusive growth and opportunities,” he said...

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 (𝗕𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗖) 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Mar. 17 - The Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) Functionality Assessment is a national initiative designed to measure the performance and effectiveness of BADACs in addressing illegal drug concerns at the barangay level. It is created under the mandate of the Dangerous Drugs Board and supported by the Department of the Interior and Local Government. BADACs act as the primary mechanism in implementing community-based actions against illegal drugs.

The department ensures that through this assessment the barangays are actively implementing programs, projects, and activities that strengthen local anti-drug efforts and help promote safer and drug-free communities.

Check the full list for Region 10 here: https://tinyurl.com/R10FY2025BADACResult

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𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝟭𝟬 𝗟𝗚𝗠𝗘𝗗 𝗶𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Mar. 12 - In celebration of Women’s Month, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) - 10, through the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED), holds an iShare session featuring Administrative Aide Jocyn G. Pimentel, who shared her experience on “Raising Kids as a Full-Time Working Mother Assigned in the Province.”

During the session, ADA Pimentel discussed the realities faced by mothers in public service who balance their professional responsibilities with their role at home. She shared how being assigned to the province while raising children requires emotional strength, effective communication, and a strong support system to ensure that family connections remain strong despite distance and work demands.

Following her sharing, members of the LGMED staff also opened up about their own experiences as full-time working...

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝟭𝟬 𝗟𝗚𝗠𝗘𝗗 𝗶𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻

CAGAYAN DE ORO, Mar. 10 - The Department of the Interior and Local Government Region 10 - Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division continues to promote knowledge sharing and capacity development among its personnel through the conduct of learning sessions under the LGMED iSHARE platform.

In line with this initiative, a learning presentation on “Fast Fashion: What It Is and Why It Is a Problem” was presented by ADAC RTA Princess Airah Artajo as part of the iSHARE session, highlighting the environmental and social impacts of fast fashion and encouraging more sustainable and responsible consumption practices. The activity served as a venue for participants to gain awareness on global sustainability issues and reflect on how individual choices can contribute to environmental protection.

Through the LGMED iSHARE platform, we continue to foster a culture of knowledge exchange, collaboration, and continuous learning among personnel, enabling everyone to broaden their perspectives  ....

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚-𝟭𝟬  𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗚𝗨𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Mar. 6 - The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 successfully convened Local Government Unit (LGU) Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Focal Persons and DILG Field Officers for an Online Orientation on the Drug-Free Workplace Policy (DFWP) via Zoom.

The activity was conducted following the results of the 2025 ADAC Performance Audit, which highlighted the need to further strengthen LGU compliance with the minimum components of the Drug-Free Workplace Policy under Indicator 8 – Local Test of Integrity ....

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚-𝟭𝟬 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗚𝗨𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗠𝗶𝗻

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, February 27 – The Safe Spaces Monitoring Team (SSMT), led by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), has started the regional assessment of the implementation of Republic Act No. 11313, or the Safe Spaces Act (SSA), among local government units (LGUs). The activity was conducted at the DILG Regional Office 10 in Cagayan de Oro City as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen local initiatives in preventing gender-based sexual harassment and promoting safer public spaces.

The DILG was joined by partner agencies, including the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and BALAOD Mindanaw. Representatives evaluated the LGU compliance based on established mechanisms and systems, implementation of preventive measures in private establishments, and the conduct ...

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝟭𝟬 𝗟𝗚𝗠𝗘𝗗 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 “𝗶𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲” 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 

CAGAYAN DE ORO, Feb. 26 – With the aim of strengthening intergenerational collaboration and enhancing the personal and professional effectiveness of personnel, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – 10 through Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED), conducted a learning session under its knowledge-sharing initiative, “iShare.” The activity featured three presentations: “As a Gen Z Worker: Adjusting to an Older Workforce,” “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” and “The 8th Habit of Highly Effective People.”

The session on Generation Z provided insights into the characteristics of younger employees, including their strong technological orientation, preference for continuous feedback, and emphasis on mental well-being. It also highlighted common workplace challenges arising from differences in...

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚-𝟭𝟬 𝗟𝗚𝗠𝗘𝗗 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗔 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, February 24, 2026 —The Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED) conducted an online conference today with field officers across the region to present and discuss the LTIA Online System via Zoom.

The system serves as the official mechanism for endorsing nominees for this year’s implementation of the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA). It also functions as a centralized data banking tool, generating valuable information that will guide future capacity-building initiatives and strengthen support for barangays. ...

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚-𝟭𝟬 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗗 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 20 | The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Region 10, in partnership with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Region 10, kicked off its 1st Quarter ICAD Advocacy Cluster Radio Broadcasting Show for CY 2026.

For this quarter, the guest agency is the Philippine National Police (PNP) Region 10, represented by Police Major Joann Navarro, RPIO, who discussed and shared their ongoing programs, strategic initiatives, and accomplishments in addressing illegal drugs in the region.

She highlighted that, “Our community is now more aware—they already know where to report concerns, and our BADAC members are now aware of their roles. Before, there were many questions, and they frequently asked the PNP and PDEA; however, we can now see that they are more empowered.”...