๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ผ๐น๐ฎ๐ผ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ผ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฉ๐๐ช, ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐ ๐ญ๐ด-๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ด๐ป ๐ฐ๐๐น๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐๐ข
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Dec 12, 2025 โ The Department of the Interior and Local Government -10 Regional Director Bruce A. Colao, CESO V, delivered a compelling and inspirational message during the culmination of the 18-Day campaign to end Violence Against Women (VAW) held in line with the International Day Against Trafficking 2025, at SM CDO Downtown Premier.
ย Addressing government partners, advocates, frontline workers, and members of the public, Director Colao emphasized that violence against women is not merely womenโs concern,ย but a human rights issue that affects families and entire communities...
๐ฅ๐ฃ๐ข๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ-๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ด, ๐ต๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ ๐ด๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Dec 11 โ The Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) Region 10, convened its Reorganizational Meeting for CY 2026โ2028. RPOC Chairperson Gov. Romualdo reiteratedย the need to prepare for briefings on foreign interference and malign influence, and to intensify law enforcement visibility during the holiday season to prevent crimes, firecracker-related incidents, and fire hazards.
Highlights of the meeting include the Philippine National Police (PNP) 10 report on the significant decrease in crime incidence in the region.
Based on the data, within just two months under the leadership of PRO 10 Regional Director PBGEN Christopher Abrahano, Region 10 recorded a notable 15% decrease in crime incidence...
๐๐๐๐-๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ต ๐พ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐น๐๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด, ๐ต๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ด๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐๐ ๐ถ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ๐น ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐๐ด๐
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY โ December 9, 2025 | The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 successfully conducted the 4th Quarter Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) Advocacy Cluster Meeting at the 3rd Floor Function Room, DILG Regional Office 10.
DILG-10 LGMED Chief Corazon S. Vicente led the opening message, highlighting the yearโs achievements and expressing gratitude to partner agencies for their continued commitment.
Member agencies also shared updates on their advocacy efforts, operations, IEC initiatives, and community-based programs in support of a drug-free region ....
๐๐ช๐ ๐ผ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฑ-๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐น๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ฒ๐ฐ ๐ก๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐๐จ๐ย
The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) has officially announced the conferment of the CY 2025 Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG) to 64 eligible local government units (LGUs) in Region 10, reaffirming Northern Mindanaoโs strong commitment to promoting and protecting the rights and welfare of children.
This recognition marks a significant milestone in the regionโs ongoing efforts to institutionalize child-friendly governance. It reflects the sustained progress of LGUs in integrating child rights into local development priorities and in creating safe, supportive, and nurturing environments where children can reach their full potential.
The DILG Regional Office 10 commend all awardees for their dedication to child-centered governance, as well as the Local Councils for the Protection of Children (LCPCs), and partner stakeholders whose continued collaboration strengthens community systems for child protection and development...
๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ญ๐ฌ: ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ข๐, ๐ฃ๐ก๐ฃ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฝ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฒ๐ป๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฃ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ, ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐น
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, November 24-26, 2025ย โ Key officials and representatives from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG 10), Department of Justice (DOJ 10), and the Philippine National Police (PNP 10) convened for a three-day workshop titled โStrengthening of Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) in Region 10: Workshop on the Enhancement of the KP Handbook and Training Manual,โ held on November 24โ26, 2025 at N Hotel, Kauswagan Highway, Cagayan de Oro City.
The event gathered DILG Provincial and City Directors, DOJ Region 10 Regional and Provincial Prosecutors, and PNP Regional and Provincial representatives in a unified effort to reinforce the KP system and ensure its continued relevance to emerging community needs and modern governance standards...
๐๐๐๐-๐ญ๐ฌ, ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐๐ต-๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐๐ด ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ปย
๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐น ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐, ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐น๐ฎ๐ถ๐บ๐ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ-๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Nov. 20 โ The Philippine Councilorsโ League (PCL) Region 10 Council has successfully elected and proclaimed its new set of officers for the 2025โ2028 term, with the Department of the Interior and Local Government Region 10 (DILG-10) serving as the Chair of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
DILG-10 Regional Director Bruce A. Colao, CESO V, emphasized the need to follow the PCL by-laws and rules with consistency and respect for due process.
The PCL NorMin COMELEC, facilitated the canvassing of votes and proclaimed the following winners of the Regional Council...
๐๐๐๐-๐ญ๐ฌ, ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐๐ต-๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐๐ด ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ปย
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Nov. 18 โ 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 Youthโs 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.
โWe want that this engagement program will open more conversations that the youth are willing to participate inโฆ They respond more when we stop talking at them and start talking with them,โ said DILG Cagayan de Oro City Director Elaine Depaur, as she gave her message during the Youthโs Choice: A Drug-Free Life Engagement Program.
CD Depaur also noted that students respond more openly when the approach mirrors their experiences.ย โWhen 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,โ she added. ....
๐๐๐๐ย ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ โ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐๐ต'๐ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ: "๐ ๐๐ฟ๐๐ด-๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒโ ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บย
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 officially launched the โYouthโs Choice: A Drug-Free Lifeโ 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 governmentโs 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. (๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐/ ๐. ๐๐ณ๐ต๐ข๐ซ๐ฐ)
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Nov. 11 โ As part of the regionโs 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 regionโs 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 6โ7, 2025 โ 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), Citizenโs Watch for Good ..
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Nov. 5โ7 โ 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. โThis activity allows us to look back at what weโve accomplished so far, check on our progress, and align our remaining efforts as we close the year,โ she said.
ย 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...
๐๐๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ด๐๐ป๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ป๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ย
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, October 28, 2025 โ 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 29โ30, 2025.
The assessment team evaluated the nominated Sanggunians from component cities,1stโ3rd, and 4thโ6th 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...
moa signing
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ป-๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฐ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฟ๐ผ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ฎ๐ปย
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, October 23-24, 2025 โ 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 23โ24, 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 Mayorsโ League of the Philippines (VMLP)...
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ-๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, October 21, 2025 โ 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 Mayorsโ League of the Philippines (VMLP), Philippine Councilorsโ 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. Occeรฑa highlighted the objectives and criteria of the Local Legislative Awards. Occeรฑa emphasized its aim to recognize exemplary performance of local legislative bodies that significantly contribute to meaningful local governance and development.
This yearโs 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...
๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ถ๐ป๐ธ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐๐ผ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, October 20, 2025 โ 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...
๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฃ ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ: ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ด๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฌโ๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ป๐ด ๐ง๐ฎ๐ด๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฎ ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, October 13, 2025 โ 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. ...
๐ฅ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐ก๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ผ
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Oct. 14 โ 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.ย
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.ย
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...
๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐โ ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐บ๐๐น๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฒ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐น๐ย
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: ...
๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ค๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ฎ๐บ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐
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.
ย Assistant Regional Director Yvette Tolentino-Sunga, CESO V, affirmed the eventโs 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.
ย The activity featured the awarding of certificates and recognitions to top-performing provinces, cities, and municipalities for their outstanding implementation of key programs such...
๐ฅ๐ฃ๐ข๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐บ๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ก๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ผ
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Sept. 23 โ 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 councilโs unwavering resolve to carry out its mandate. โWhile 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,โ he said.
Members of the council also presented updates on ongoing initiatives, ranging from anti-insurgency and...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, September 17-19, 2025 - The Department of the Interior and Local GovernmentโRegion 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 2026โ2028.ย
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...
As part of the Kalinaw sa Amihanang Mindanaw: Former Rebels (FR) and Peacebuilder Summit, a Ceremonial Turnover of Firearms took place at the PNP Regional Office 10 on September 11, 2025, reinforcing the shared commitment of government agencies and peace stakeholders to advancing stability and development in Northern Mindanao.
Several surrendered, and recovered firearms were formally turned over to the authorities during the event. The turnover serves as a symbolic act of cooperation, reconciliation, and the strengthening of partnerships among peacebuilders in the region.
This initiative reinforces the government's ongoing efforts to support reintegration, reduce armed violence, and promote long-term peace and development in 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 Officerโs 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.
OROQUIETA CITY, September 9 โ The Provincial Board Members League of the Philippines (PBMLP) โ Region 10 successfully conducted its 9th Regional Elections on September 9, 2025 at the AMOSACC, Capitol, Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental.
In his message, DILG Misamis Occidental Provincial Director Pablio L. Benitez Jr., who presided over the election on behalf of DILG-10 Regional Director Bruce A. Colao, underscored the vital role of Provincial Board Members in crafting laws, passing ordinances, and ensuring inclusive and participatory development in their provinces. He emphasized that they serve as a bridge between provincial governments and communities, ensuring that progress is felt even in the farthest barangays...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Sep. 10 โ The Department of the Interior and Local Government(DILG)-10 spearheaded the FR and Peace Builders Summit cum Demilitarization of Turned-In Firearms, bringing together government agencies, local government units, uniformed services, civil society organizations, and peace advocates in Northern Mindanao.
The activity highlighted the milestones of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) and provided updates on the Amnesty Program, while also conducting the ceremonial demilitarization of firearms turned in by Former Rebels (FRs).
The Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC) โ Region 10 confirmed the retention of drug-cleared status for 256 barangays during its deliberation on August 27, 2025 at DILG Regional Office - 10, Cagayan de Oro City.
After a thorough validation of documentary requirements and reports, the Committee affirmed that all applicant barangays met the necessary criteria of the Barangay Drug Clearing Program (BDCP).
Participating LGUs included Iligan City, Kauswagan, Matungao (Lanao del Norte); Clarin, Jimenez, Lopez Jaena, Oroquieta City, Plaridel, Concepcion, Sapang Dalaga (Misamis Occidental); and Baungon, Impasug-ong, Kadingilan, Kalilangan, and Libona (Bukidnon)....
CDO City Director Depaur orients DILG 10 LGMED personnel on iShare: Google Classroom use
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, September 3, 2025 โ The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10, through its Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED), conducted another round of its consistent knowledge-sharing program - iShare, featuring an orientation on the use of Google Classroom.
DILG Cagayan de Oro City Director Ellaine Josephine Depaur served as the resource person, sharing practical insights on how Google Classroom can be maximized for organizational efficiency and improved collaboration among personnel.
The session highlighted Google Classroom as a user-friendly digital platform that enables centralized access to official documents, reference materials, and presentations. It also streamlines the submission of outputs and facilitates...
๐ฅ๐ฃ๐ข๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ง๐ช๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ค๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐๐น๐น ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐น ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ดย
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Sept. 2, 2025 โ The Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) 10 Technical Working Group (TWG) convened at the DILG Regional Office 10 to discuss updates of the Special Action Committee (SAC), finalize the agenda, proposed resolutions, and action points for the 3rd Quarter Full Council Meeting.
In her welcome message, Assistant Regional Director Yvette Sunga expressed appreciation to partner agencies for their steadfast support and active participation in sustaining peace, order, and public safety efforts in Northern Mindanao. She emphasized the importance of the TWG meeting as a preparatory platform to ensure that issues and concerns brought forward are harmonized, coordinated, and ready for deliberation at the Full Council level.
The meeting served as a venue to revisit agreements from previous sessions, update members on the status of priority peace and order initiatives, and discuss proposed actions that will strengthen inter-agency collaboration...
LOOK | DILG releases the 2024 Barangay Peace and Order Council (BPOC) Functionality Assessment Results
The Barangay Peace and Order Council (BPOC) Functionality Assessment is a monitoring and evaluation tool implemented by the Philippine government to measure the effectiveness of BPOCs in maintaining peace, order, and public safety at the barangay level. Mandated under Executive Order No. 773 and supported by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), BPOCs serve as grassroots mechanisms for addressing issues related to crime prevention, conflict resolution, and community safety.
Congratulations to the Highly Functional BPOCs in Region 10!
ย Check the full list here: https://tinyurl.com/R10BPOC2024Result
LOOK | DILG releases the 2024 Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) Functionality Assessment Results
The Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) Functionality Assessment is a government initiative in the Philippines aimed at evaluating the performance and effectiveness of BADACs in addressing illegal drug-related issues at the barangay level. BADACs are mandated by the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and supported by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to serve as the frontline mechanism in the campaign against illegal drugs within communities.
Congratulations to the Highly Functional BADACs in Region 10!
Check the full list here: https://tinyurl.com/R10BADAC2024Result
๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ด๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐ด๐๐ถ๐ป ๐๐๐จ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ณ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑโ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ด ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ข๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ, ๐ฃ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ปย
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Aug. 26-28 โ With the goal to intensify and achieve a safe, peaceful, and progressive community, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) โ 10 through Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED), in coordination with DILG Camiguin headed by Provincial Director Maria Corazon Cimacio, provided technical assistance during the Workshop on the Formulation of the Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plan for CY 2025โ2028 to the Local Government Units (LGUs) of Camiguin Province, particularly the members of the Peace and Order and Public Safety Technical Working Group (POPS-TWG), and other stakeholders.ย
Assistant Division Chief of LGMED, Liza D. Ladres, emphasized that the POPS Plan is a three-year comprehensive and unified action plan that outlines the programs, projects, services, and activities of the LGUs and their partner stakeholders. She further noted...
๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฃ๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ-๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ด ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ผ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐น ๐ก๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฒย
MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Aug. 18-20, 2025 โ The DILG Regional Office 10, represented by LGMED Assistant Division Chief LGOO VI Liza D. Ladres and LGOO IV Sherryjean Justine U. Fernandez, in coordination with DILG Lanao del Norte under the leadership of Provincial Director Edward G. Bhagwani, MNSA, CESO V, facilitated a technical assistance activity that convened the Provincial Government and various LGUs of Lanao del Norte for a comprehensive series of discussions and workshops on the formulation of the Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plan for CY 2026โ2028.
The highlights of theย activity are In-depth discussions on the POPS planning process, emphasizing the formulation of measurable indicators, the importance of root-cause analysis in identifying peace...
๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐ป๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฃ๐ฆ-๐ง๐ช๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฃ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐บ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฟ๐ผย
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Aug. 20, 2025 โ To strengthen the skills of the Peace and Order and Public Safety Plan โ Technical Working Group (POPS-TWG) and the City Peace, Development, and Security Council (CPDSC) Secretariat Members of Cagayan de Oro City, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 provided technical assistance and orientation on Secretariat Work during the Capacity Enhancement on POPS-Policy Compliance Monitoring System (POPS-PCMS).
LGOO V Frelyn Rosqueta, in her presentation, highlights the importance of the Secretariat of any organizational body. She emphasized its critical roles before, during, and after meetingsโsuch as preparing agendas, ensuring quorum, documenting discussions, and maintaining accurate minutes to uphold the integrity of decisions...
๐๐๐๐-๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐น๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ย
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, August 20, 2025 โ The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 convened subject matter experts from its field offices and divisions, together with representatives from the Vice Mayorsโ League of the Philippines (VMLP) and the Philippine Councilorsโ League (PCL), for the Preparatory Consultative Meeting on Local Legislation in line with the CY 2025 Local Legislative Awards, held today at the DILG 10 Regional Office.
Representing Regional Director Bruce Colao, Provincial Director Pablio Benitez Jr. warmly welcomed the participants and expressed appreciation for their active participation. He also presented the timeline leading to the meeting and underscored the importance of cooperation in providing substantive inputs to enhance the LLA's means of verification (MOVs) and scoring system...
๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐๐ต ๐๐๐๐๐-๐๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง ๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐: ๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ ๐ข๐ฟ๐ผ๐พ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ ๐๐ฐ๐
Panaon, Misamis Occidental, August 13โ15, 2025 โ The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10, in partnership with DILG Misamis Occidental under the leadership of Provincial Director Pablio L. Benitez, Jr., PhD, CESO V, provided technical assistance and orientation for representatives of local government units (LGUs) across the province to support the formulation of the Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plan for Calendar Years 2026โ2028. This initiative aims to strengthen strategies and programs that uphold peace, order, and public safety in Misamis Occidental.
LGMED Assistant Division Chief LGOO Liza D. Ladres comprehensively discussed the key considerations in crafting Projects, Plans, Services, and Activities (PPSAs) by the POPS Technical Working Group (TWG)...
๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐๐ต ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐: ๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ ๐ข๐ฟ๐ผ๐พ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ ๐๐ฐ๐
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Aug. 14, 2025 โ The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 re-oriented Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental on the salient features of the SK Reform Act (Republic Act 10742) and its amendments under RA 11768. The activity was held at the De Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.
LGOO Rezza Tolinero-Docallos provided a historical review of the SK, tracing its legal foundations from RA 7160 and RA 9164 to RA 10742. She outlined five key reforms introduced under RA 10742.
Moreover, she also presented updates on the powers, privileges, and succession rules of SK officials, along with the governmentโs priority programs for the youth sector.
Further, DILG 10 Regional Director Bruce Colao shared insights on the pressing issues and concerns affecting youth leaders. He emphasized the importance of providing consistent guidance and support to help them address challenges in their communities. ..
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐, ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก-๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข-๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฌย
Aug. 8, 2025 โ The Department of the Interior and Local Government Region 10 (DILG-10) and the Philippine Information Agency Region 10 (PIA-10) featured inspiring youth-led efforts in the fight against illegal drugs during the 3rd quarter ICAD Advocacy Cluster Radio Show at DXIM 936AM, Radyo Pilipinas, Cagayan De Oro City.
In celebration of Linggo ng Kabataan, the National Youth Commission (NYC) Region 10 and select Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) leaders shared best practices in drug prevention, stressing the importance of education, awareness, and community partnerships....
๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฌย ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐น๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฃ-๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฏ.๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐น๐น๐ผ๐๐ย
August 5, 2025 โ The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 conducted a virtual consultative meeting to finalize implementation strategies for the CY 2025 SICAP BADAC 3.0. The meeting focused on enhancing the capacity of Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADACs), particularly those classified as non-functional or low-functional.
DILG 10 ARD Yvette Tolentino Sunga highlighted the continued progress of the SICAP-BADAC initiative, which has empowered barangays to play a more active role in the national campaign against illegal drugs. ...
๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฃ๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐๐ธ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ป๐ผ๐ป
Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, July 29-31, 2025ย โ In collaboration with DILG Bukidnon, headed by Provincial Director Rhona Pedraza-Abadilla, Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation (LGMED) Assistant Division Chief, LGOO Liza D. Ladres provided the technical assistance and orientation to the representatives of the LGUs across Bukidnon, along with their respective C/MLGOOs, on the formulation of the 2026โ2028 Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plan, in a capacity-building session organized to align with the Departmentโs guidelines and POPSP-Policy Compliance Monitoring System (PCMS).
The orientation focused on establishing POPS Plan Technical Working Groups, integrating the Local Anti-Drug Abuse Plan of Action (LADPA), and adhering to the required 200-day timeline for plan development following the assumption of newly elected officials. Participants were...
๐ฅ๐๐ช๐ ๐ซ ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฝ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐ก๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ผ
Cagayan de Oro City, July 29-August 1, 2025 โ The Regional Committee for the Welfare of Children (RCWC X) convened at Deluxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, for a four-day workshop aimed at updating and finalizing the Regional Situational Analysis on Children (RSAC). This initiative serves as a critical step in guiding the formulation of the National Plan of Action for Children for the year 2026.
The activity brought together RCWC X members from various government agencies, civil society, and child-focused institutions across Northern Mindanao. The workshop focused on examining the current landscape of child welfare in the region, identifying emerging threats and pressing issues, and recommending strategic actions to address them...
๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐๐ -๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ-๐๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ณ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐๐ด๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ ๐๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฟ๐๐ด๐ย
Jul. 28, 2025 | The Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC) Region 10 convened at the DILG Regional Office - 10, Cagayan de Oro City, to align strategies and preparations for the upcoming ROCBDC deliberation in August 2025.
The meeting also tackled the re-declaration process for municipalities and cities previously certified as drug-cleared before the implementation of Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) Regulation No. 4, Series of 2021. ...
DILG-10, Partner Agencies, gears up for Peace Summit and Demilitarization Ceremonyย
Cagayan de Oro City, July 28, 2025 โ Cagayan de Oro City | July 28, 2025 โ The Department of the Interior and Local Government โ Region 10 led a preparatory meeting for the upcoming โKalinaw sa Amihanang Mindanaw: FR & Peace Builders Summit cum Demilitarization of Turned-in Firearmsโ.
Attended by 30 representatives from various regional line agencies, the meeting aimed to align roles, and identify logistical needs for the summit. Regional Director Bruce A. Colao emphasized the significance of the event in promoting peace efforts across Northern Mindanao, particularly for former rebels (FRs) who are reintegrating into mainstream society...
National Board of Judges visit Barangay Sinian for final LTIA on-site validation
Baliangao, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL July 21, 2025 โ The streets of Barangay Sinian came alive with the vibrant sounds of a marching band, energetic majorettes, and children twirling their flashy hula hoops as they welcomed the arrival of the National Board of Judges (NBOJ) for the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) on-site validation on July 21, 2025. The event marked a significant moment for Barangay Sinian, located in Baliangao, Misamis Occidental.
The NBOJ is composed of representatives from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Justice (DOJ), Philippine National Police (PNP), Supreme Court (SC), and the Mediatorsโ Network for Sustainable Peace, Inc. (MedNet). Following a thorough deliberation by the National Awards Committee earlier this year, Barangay Sinian was selected as a finalist under the 5th class municipality category...
๐๐๐๐-๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฝ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ป๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฆ๐ข ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Jul. 8 โ โWhen we want to attain good local governance, the CSOs should be onboard with us,โ said DILG Regional Director Bruce A. Colao, CESO V, as he opened a regional online meeting yesterday, aimed at clarifying the updated guidelines on the accreditation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the selection of their representatives to Local Special Bodies (LSBs).
Held via Zoom, the meeting was organized following the national orientation conducted last July 2. RD Colao acknowledged that some field officers and LGU focal persons were unable to join the national session due to limitations, which prompted the regional office to initiate a supplementary meeting.
RD Colao emphasized the need for common understanding across all levels, and noted that the revised circular introduces reforms to make the process more inclusive of realities on ground...
DILG 10 holds 2nd quarter Pagpasalamat, honors top performing CMLGOOsย
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 4, 2025 โ The DILG Regional Office 10 successfully conducted its 2nd Quarter Pagpasalamat Activity via Zoom, organized by the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED) to recognize outstanding field officers for their dedication to good governance.
DILG 10 Assistant Regional Director, Yvette Tolentino-Sunga, CESO V, delivered an inspirational message and conveyed the appreciation of Regional Director Bruce A. Colao, CESO V, for the commitment of City and Municipal Local Government Operations Officers (CLGOOs and MLGOOs), Provincial Directors, and technical staff in advancing community development...
๐ฅ๐๐๐๐-๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐น๐๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ค๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ป๐๐ถ-๐๐ฟ๐๐ด ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ด๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐ก๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ผย
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 27 โ The Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) Advocacy Cluster convened its 2nd Quarter Meeting at the DILG Regional Office 10 in Cagayan de Oro City to ensure its continuous advocacy campaign and provide updates on the efforts of member agencies in combating illegal drugs in the region.
Liza D. Ladres, Assistant Division Chief of the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED), delivered the opening message on behalf of Regional Director Bruce A. Colao, CESO V. She underscored DILGโs continued commitment to promoting a drug-free ...
DILG 10 attends CNJIP and RCJIP alignment, underscores strategic interventions for CAR, CICL
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 27, 2025 โ The Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee (RJJWC) of Northern Mindanao convened a two-day workshop on June 26โ27, 2025, at Deluxe Hotel to refine the Comprehensive Regional Juvenile Intervention Program (CRJIP) and ensure its full alignment with the countryโs 2025โ2029 Comprehensive National Juvenile Intervention Program (CNJIP).
In her presentation, Maria Camille Anne P. Estonio of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) Secretariat outlined key pillars for a successful alignment suc has reviewing the CNJIP 2025โ2029, revisiting the existing CRJIP; applying a clear alignment framework; and measuring the level of alignment between the two plans. Estonio further emphasized that every indicator and intervention at the regional level must point toward a unified national direction...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 26, 2025 โ The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10, through the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED), successfully conducted a strategic planning session under the Communities for Peace (C4PEACE) initiative for Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) implementation in CY 2025 target local government units (LGUs).
The planning session gathered DILG MLGOOs, program managers, and cluster heads from the CY 2025 target LGUs.ย The activity aimed to assess the status of RCSP implementation, clarify operational concerns, and align upcoming strategies to strengthen convergence efforts at the local level.
Key discussions tackled various implementation challenges, including fund utilization, submission of required Means of Verification (MOVs)...
RIMTT reconvenes, assesses PHUC LCAT-VAWC functionality
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 25, 2025 โ The Regional Inter-Agency Monitoring Task Team (RIMTT) composed of the DILG, DOJ, DSWD, PNP, and Balaod Mindanaw reconvened and assessed the functionality of the Local Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (LCAT-VAWC) of provinces and highly urbanized cities (HUCs) in the region, held at the DILG 10 Regional Office.ย
The assessment evaluated the functionality of LCAT-VAWC according to existing national laws, policies, and guidelines and focused on five key areas: organization, meetings, policies, plans and budget, and accomplishments. These components serve as indicators of how well committees are organized, resourced, and aligned with national directives, and whether they are capable of delivering timely and effective services to affected individuals and communities...
๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐ฐ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
ILIGAN CITY, June 25 โ In line with the observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) 2025, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10, in partnership with DILG Iligan City and the Iligan City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ICADAC), conducted a one-day anti-drug symposium on empowering the youth, and building a safe and drug-free communities at Celadon Pensionne House, Pala-o, Iligan City.
The event gathered Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) leaders and anti-drug advocates from Iligan City to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse, foster community participation, andย
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 23, 2025 | In line with this yearโs International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT), DILG Region 10 conducted a pledge of commitment during its flag-raising ceremony to intensify its efforts in combating illegal drug activities and promoting a drug-free community.ย The pledge highlighted the importance of community cooperation in addressing these issues and supporting affected individuals.
This observance is in support of the United Nationsโ declaration of June 26 as IDADAIT Day, aimed at strengthening global efforts in the fight against illegal drugs...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 20, 2025 | In line with the celebration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT), the DILG-10, in partnership with PIA-10, held its 2nd quarter ICAD radio show at DXIM, Radyo Pilipinas featuring DOH-10โs advocacy on drug prevention.
Ms. Maria Dolores Mercado of DOH-10 emphasized the importance of this yearโs theme, โThe Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention, Break the Cycle,โ and shared insights on ongoing community and school-based efforts, challenges, and the vital role of youth in the fight against illegal drugs.
DILG-10 continues to support the global observance of IDADAIT every June 26, as declared by the UN, to promote a united stand against drug abuse and illicit trafficking...
KINOGUITAN, MIS. OR., June 18 โ The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 congratulates the Municipality of Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental, under the leadership of Mayor Danilo A. Lagbas, Jr., for being conferred the Balangay Seal of Excellence by the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC).
The municipality is the fourth town in Region 10 to be recognized for having all its 15 barangays drug-cleared.
The message of support from DILG-10 Regional Director Bruce A. Colao, delivered by DILG Misamis Oriental Provincial Director, Engr. Marisia C. Naybe, emphasized that this award goes beyond mere compliance as it symbolizes a steadfast pledge to sustain a safe, healthy, and drug-free community....
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 commends the Municipality of Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, under the leadership of Mayor Rommel C. Arnado, for being conferred the Balangay Seal of Excellence Award by the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC).
With all thirteen (13) of its barangays categorized as "drug-cleared," this recognition highlights the unified efforts within the municipality in building a safer, healthier, and more peaceful community....
LIBERTAD, MIS. OR., June 16 โ The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10, as Vice-Chair of the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC), proudly extends its warmest congratulations to the Municipality of Libertad, Misamis Oriental, under the leadership of Mayor Leonardo L. Uy, Jr., for being awarded the Balangay Seal of Excellence Award!
This recognition serves as a testament to the dedication and collaborative efforts of the LGU Libertad and its stakeholders in sustaining their drug-clearing programs. Adding to the milestone, nine (9) barangays in Libertad have officially achieved the drug-cleared status, a major accomplishment that underscores the grassroots level success of the anti-drug campaign....
๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ ๐ฎ๐ค ๐ท๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ช๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ช๐ ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด, ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ณ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 20, 2025 โ The Department of the Interior and Local Government Region 10 (DILG 10) represented by LGOOs Jacklyn Mariz Occeรฑa and Jess Batoon, took part in the 2nd regular joint meeting of the Regional Committee for the Welfare of Children (RCWC) and the Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee (RJJWC) held at Pearlmont Hotel today.
The joint meeting gathered child rights and welfare stakeholders across Northern Mindanao to deliberate on critical issues and streamline regional efforts in promoting child protection and juvenile justice. The agenda included discussions on the issuance of commitment orders, the admission agreement for minors without legal responsibility, compliance with admission requirements by referring parties, a reorientation on the Four Legacies for Children for RCWC members, and preparatory activities for the upcoming National Childrenโs Month celebration...
๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐ด๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฝ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 19, 2025 โ In a proactive move to enhance community-based dispute resolution, the Department of the Interior and Local Government Regional Office 10 spearheaded a focus group discussion (FGD) on strengthening Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) held at the DILG 10 Regional Office.
The event brought together key stakeholders committed to advancing the Katarungang Pambarangay system in the region including Provincial and City Prosecutors, representatives from the Philippine National Police (PNP), and key DILG personnel.
The focus group aimed to deepen the participants' understanding of the Katarungang Pambarangay Law, its policies, and operational procedures. With the evolving challenges faced by barangays, DILG Regional Director, Bruce Colao introduced the regionโs framework for strengthening KP implementationโan initiative designed to support barangay-based dispute resolution mechanisms. A major highlight of the discussion was the emphasis on enhancing coordination among the Lupong Tagapamayapa, DILG, PNP, and partner institutions. This collaboration is deemed essential in addressing conflicts, many of which can be resolved outside the formal justice system...
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐จ๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐บ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฑ-๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐น๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ถ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐๐น๐๐
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 has officially endorsed the results of the 2025 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA), reaffirming the continued commitment of Local Government Units (LGUs) in Northern Mindanao to uphold childrenโs rights and welfare.
Out of the 93 cities and municipalities audited by the various Inter-Agency Monitoring Task Forces (IMTFs) across Region 10, 64 or 69% passed the CFLGA, reflecting a 21% increase from the previous fiscal year. The audit assessed LGUs using key indicators under the domains of Survival, Development, Protection, Participation, and Governance...
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐จ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ณ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 proudly announces the results of the 2025 Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) Functionality Assessment. The results highlighted the regionโs growing dedication to promoting the rights and welfare of children.
Out of the 98 Local Government Units (LGUs) assessed through various Inter-Agency Monitoring Task Forces (IMTFs) across Region 10, 69 or 70% achieved the highest functionality rating, marking a 28% increase from the previous fiscal year...
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐จ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ณ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 proudly announces the results of the 2025 Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) Functionality Assessment. The results highlighted the regionโs growing dedication to promoting the rights and welfare of children.
Out of the 98 Local Government Units (LGUs) assessed through various Inter-Agency Monitoring Task Forces (IMTFs) across Region 10, 69 or 70% achieved the highest functionality rating, marking a 28% increase from the previous fiscal year...
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐จ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ณ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 proudly announces the results of the 2025 Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) Functionality Assessment. The results highlighted the regionโs growing dedication to promoting the rights and welfare of children.
Out of the 98 Local Government Units (LGUs) assessed through various Inter-Agency Monitoring Task Forces (IMTFs) across Region 10, 69 or 70% achieved the highest functionality rating, marking a 28% increase from the previous fiscal year...
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental, June 9, 2025 โ The Department of the Interior and Local Government โ Region 10 (DILG-10) extends its warmest congratulations to the Municipality of Naawan, Misamis Oriental, led by Mayor Dennis L. Roa, for being awarded the Balangay Seal of Excellence by the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC). This recognition is given for successfully clearing all ten (10) of its barangays of illegal drug activities and for establishing sustainable mechanisms to maintain a drug-cleared status.
In her message, DILG-10 Assistant Regional Director Yvette Tolentino Sunga emphasized that the recognition will inspire more municipalities to further solidify and enhance their efforts in transforming communities into drug-free environments...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, May 30, 2025ย โ The Regional Peace and Order Council of Region 10 (RPOC-10) has awarded a Plaque of Appreciation to Hon. Xavier Jesus D. Romualdo, Governor of the Province of Camiguin, in honor of his outstanding leadership and dedicated service as Chairperson of the Council for Calendar Year 2023โ2025.
Presented on May 30, 2025, during the RPOC-10 Full Council Meeting, the award emphasized Governor Romualdoโs invaluable contributions to fostering peace, public safety, and regional stability throughout Northern Mindanao.
As Chairperson, Governor Romualdo has been instrumental in steering the Councilโs initiatives toward a more secure and resilient region. His proactive leadership, grounded in collaboration and good governance, has strengthened inter-agency coordination...
LOOK | To strengthen coordination and ensure the effective implementation of the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) and the Capacitating Urban Communities for Peace and Development (CUCPD), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 โ Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED) conducted the C4PEACE Planning and Evaluation Conference on May 21, 2025 via Zoom.
The activity brought together cluster heads, program managers, focal persons, and C/MLGOO from field operating units (FOUs), and regional focal persons to evaluate program accomplishments, address persistent challenges, and align operational strategies toward meeting FY 2025 targets.
In her opening message, Assistant Regional Director Yvette Tolentino Sunga, CESO V, acknowledged the crucial timing of the conference and the pivotal role...
LAGUINDINGAN, Misamis Oriental โ The Regional Inter-Agency Committee against Trafficking and Violence against Women and their Children (RIACAT-VAWC X) held its 2nd quarterly meeting meeting at the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines 10 (CAAP 10) on May 21, 2025,ย reinforcing regional efforts in combating trafficking and protecting women and children.
Among the key agenda discussed were the proposed adoption of the official RIACAT-VAWC X logo and Facebook page, as well as the planning of activities in celebration of the World Day Against Trafficking (WDAT) 2025. The meeting also featured a presentation of services by the Compassionate Hope Foundation Philippines, highlighting its support mechanisms for trafficking and VAWC survivors. Furthermore, the committee reviewed and refined the RIACAT-VAWC X 2024โ2028 Strategic Plan Targets, aiming to align regional goals with national priorities...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, May 19โ20, 2025 โ LGOO Jess Batoon from the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED) represented the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG-10) as one of the assessors in the ongoing search for good practices of Bahay Pag-Asa (BPA) nationwide. The assessment was conducted at BPA facilities in Macanhan, Cagayan de Oro City, Claveria, and Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental.
This nationwide initiative, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), aims to recognize outstanding practices in DSWD-registered or accredited BPA centers established by highly urbanized cities (HUCs), provincial governments, and non-government organizations (NGOs). The core objectives are to acknowledge exemplary practices, promote benchmarking for other local government units (LGUs), and foster a sustained culture of excellence in child rehabilitation...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, May 16, 2025 -ย The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG 10) convened the focal persons of the province and highly urbanized cities for a pre-audit meeting of the Local Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (LCAT-VAWC) via Zoom teleconferencing.
The virtual session was facilitated by LGOO Jacklyn Mariz Occeรฑa, who discussed the salient features of DILG Memorandum Circular 2023-181, which outlines the operational guidelines for LCAT-VAWC. Key topics included the legal bases of the committee, the functions of the LCAT-VAWC Secretariat, and the importance of monitoring the functionality of local committees...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, May 8, 2025 โ The Regional Interagency Monitoring Task Force (RIMTF) for Child-Friendly Local Governance reconvened at the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG 10) to conduct the revalidation of the Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) for cities and municipalities.
Present during the assessment were representatives from key partner agencies, including the Regional Council for the Welfare of Children (RCWC), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee (RJJWC), Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), National Nutrition Council (NNC), and the Department of Health (DOH)...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, May 6, 2025 - The Department of the Interior and Local Government 10 (DILG-10) conducted an online meeting with the DILG field officers to present the assessment results of the Local Councils for the Protection of Children (LCPCs).
In her opening message, Assistant Regional Director Yvette Tolentino-Sunga emphasized the importance of the assessment as a reflective tool for local government units.
โThis assessment allows us to closely examine what weโre doing right now and where we are falling short. As a team, it is important to know how we can collectively move forward โ identify which areas we are excelling in and where interventions are needed,โ she said.
She further reiterated the shared goal of ensuring that every child in the region grows protected, empowered, and given the opportunity to reach their full potential...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 through the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division successfully held the โiShare Festivalโ, showcasing a series of informative and skill-enhancing presentations designed to foster professionalism, productivity, and public service awareness among employees.
The festival featured three engaging topics:
๐ Telephone Etiquette โ Staff were reminded of the importance of answering calls with courtesy, identifying themselves properly, speaking clearly, and actively listening to callers. Emphasis was placed on projecting a professional...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Apr. 25, 2025 โ The Regional Inter-agency Monitoring Task Force (RIMTF) conducted its annual assessment of the Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) at the DILG 10 Regional Office. Representatives from various agencies, including the DILG, DSWD, and DOH evaluated the councils' functionality in provinces and highly urbanized cities across the region.
The RIMTF's assessment focused on key criteria, including the councils' organization, composition, function, meetings, budget management, and monitoring systems. These factors help determine whether an LCPC is meeting its mandate and effectively implementing child welfare policies and programs. Based on the evaluation, councils were categorized into four levels: Ideal, Mature, Progressive, and Basic...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Apr. 24, 2025 โ DILG 10 Assistant Regional Director Yvette Tolentino Sunga, CESO V, in her message, emphasized the RPOCโs vital role in safeguarding electoral integrity ahead of the May 2025 National and Local Elections. She called for proactive collaboration with the partners in the uniform, intelligence, civil governance, and community service in the preservation of democracy by ensuring honest, orderly, and peaceful elections.
Key matters discussed included updates on previous agreements, identification of priority agenda items for the upcoming 2nd Quarter RPOC Full Council Meeting, and proposed resolutions supporting peace and order initiatives. The meeting also tackled operational concerns regarding anti-insurgency, public safety, and right-of-way issues related to local infrastructure projects...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Apr. 24, 2025 โ The implementation of the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) is nearing its final phase, as the DILG convened the Regional Assessment Team (RAT) for the determination of national nominees at the DILG Region 10 Office.ย
The assessors reviewed each participating barangay based on five key criteria: (1) Efficiency in Operations; (2) Effectiveness in Securing the Settlement of Interpersonal Disputes; (3) Creativity and Resourcefulness of the Lupong Tagapamayapa; (4) Area or Facility for Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) Activities; and (5) Provision of Financial or Non-Financial Aid or Support.
The evaluation also aimed to determine the national nominees across the following categories: Highly Urbanized Cities, Component Cities, and 1st-6th Class Municipalities...
Laguindingan, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Apr. 23, 2025 โ Barangay Kibaghot welcomed the Regional Assessment Team (RAT) for the on-site assessment and validation for the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA). The LTIA is an annual recognition program that honors outstanding barangays for their exemplary performance in the implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay system, a community-based mechanism for dispute resolution.
The RAT was led by LGOO Jess Batoon, LTIA Alternate Focal Person of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and joined by Atty. Lito Sanchez, Associate Provincial Prosecutor of Misamis Oriental; Police Captain Eric Sumondong of the Philippine National Police Region 10; Mr. Jonathan Mongcal, Executive Director of the Citizensโ Watch for Good Governance (CWGG); and Mrs. Cristina Gamos, Executive Director of the Foundation for Growth, Organizational Upliftment of People, Inc. (Group Inc.)...
Initao, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Apr. 23, 2025 โ Barangay Andales welcomed the Regional Assessment Team (RAT) for the on-site assessment and validation for the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA). The LTIA is an annual recognition program that honors outstanding barangays for their exemplary performance in the implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay system, a community-based mechanism for dispute resolution.
The RAT was led by LGOO Jess Batoon, LTIA Alternate Focal Person of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and joined by Atty. Lito Sanchez, Associate Provincial Prosecutor of Misamis Oriental; Police Captain Eric Sumondong of the Philippine National Police Region 10; Mr. Jonathan Mongcal, Executive Director of the Citizensโ Watch for Good Governance (CWGG); and Mrs. Cristina Gamos, Executive Director of the Foundation for Growth, Organizational Upliftment of People, Inc. (Group Inc.)...
Kadingilan, BUKIDNON, Apr. 22, 2025 โ Barangay Bagongbayan welcomed the Regional Assessment Team (RAT) for the on-site assessment and validation for the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA). The LTIA is an annual recognition program that honors outstanding barangays for their exemplary performance in the implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay system, a community-based mechanism for dispute resolution.
The RAT was led by LGOO Jess Batoon, LTIA Alternate Focal Person of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and joined by Atty. Lito Sanchez, Associate Provincial Prosecutor of Misamis Oriental; Police Captain Eric Sumondong of the Philippine National Police Region 10; Mr. Jonathan Mongcal, Executive Director of the Citizensโ Watch for Good Governance (CWGG); and Mrs. Cristina Gamos, Executive Director of the Foundation for Growth, Organizational Upliftment of People, Inc. (Group Inc.)...
Valencia City, BUKIDNON, Apr. 21, 2025 โ Barangay San Carlos welcomed the Regional Assessment Team (RAT) for the on-site assessment and validation for the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA). The LTIA is an annual recognition program that honors outstanding barangays for their exemplary performance in the implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay system, a community-based mechanism for dispute resolution.
The RAT was led by LGOO Jess Batoon, LTIA Alternate Focal Person of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and joined by Atty. Lito Sanchez, Associate Provincial Prosecutor of Misamis Oriental; Police Captain Eric Sumondong of the Philippine National Police Region 10; Mr. Jonathan Mongcal, Executive Director of the Citizensโ Watch for Good Governance (CWGG); and Mrs. Cristina Gamos, Executive Director of the Foundation for Growth, Organizational Upliftment of People, Inc. (Group Inc.)...
San Fernando, BUKIDNON, Apr. 21, 2025 โ Barangay San Jose welcomed the Regional Assessment Team (RAT) for the on-site assessment and validation for the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA). The LTIA is an annual recognition program that honors outstanding barangays for their exemplary performance in the implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay system, a community-based mechanism for dispute resolution.
The RAT was led by LGOO Jess Batoon, LTIA Alternate Focal Person of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and joined by Atty. Lito Sanchez, Associate Provincial Prosecutor of Misamis Oriental; Police Captain Eric Sumondong of the Philippine National Police Region 10; Mr. Jonathan Mongcal, Executive Director of the Citizensโ Watch for Good Governance (CWGG); and Mrs. Cristina Gamos, Executive Director of the Foundation for Growth, Organizational Upliftment of People, Inc. (Group Inc.)...
Calamba, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL, Apr. 15, 2025 โ Barangay Calaran welcomed the Regional Assessment Team (RAT) for the on-site assessment and validation for the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA). The LTIA is an annual recognition program that honors outstanding barangays for their exemplary performance in the implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay system, a community-based mechanism for dispute resolution.
The RAT was led by LGOO Jess Batoon, LTIA Alternate Focal Person of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and joined by Atty. Lito Sanchez, Associate Provincial Prosecutor of Misamis Oriental; Mr. Jonathan Mongcal, Executive Director of the Citizensโ Watch for Good Governance (CWGG); and Mrs. Cristina Gamos, Executive Director of the Foundation for Growth, Organizational Upliftment of People, Inc. (Group Inc.)...
Baliangao, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL, Apr. 15, 2025 โ Barangay Sinian welcomed the Regional Assessment Team (RAT) for the on-site assessment and validation for the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA). The LTIA is an annual recognition program that honors outstanding barangays for their exemplary performance in the implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay system, a community-based mechanism for dispute resolution.
The RAT was led by LGOO Jess Batoon, LTIA Alternate Focal Person of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and joined by Atty. Lito Sanchez, Associate Provincial Prosecutor of Misamis Oriental; Mr. Jonathan Mongcal, Executive Director of the Citizensโ Watch for Good Governance (CWGG); and Mrs. Cristina Gamos, Executive Director of the Foundation for Growth, Organizational Upliftment of People, Inc. (Group Inc.)...
Tangub City, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL, Apr. 14, 2025 โ Barangay Garang welcomed the Regional Assessment Team (RAT) for the on-site assessment and validation for the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA). The LTIA is an annual recognition program that honors outstanding barangays for their exemplary performance in the implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay system, a community-based mechanism for dispute resolution.
The RAT was led by LGOO Jess Batoon, LTIA Alternate Focal Person of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and joined by Atty. Lito Sanchez, Associate Provincial Prosecutor of Misamis Oriental; Police Captain Eric Sumondong of the Philippine National Police Region 10; Mr. Jonathan Mongcal, Executive Director of the Citizensโ Watch for Good Governance (CWGG); and Mrs. Cristina Gamos, Executive Director of the Foundation for Growth, Organizational Upliftment of People, Inc. (Group Inc.)...
Kapatagan, LANAO DEL NORTE, Apr. 14, 2025 โ Barangay Sto. Tomas welcomed the Regional Assessment Team (RAT) for the on-site assessment and validation for the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA). The LTIA is an annual recognition program that honors outstanding barangays for their exemplary performance in the implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay system, a community-based mechanism for dispute resolution.
The RAT was led by LGOO Jess Batoon, LTIA Alternate Focal Person of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and joined by Atty. Lito Sanchez, Associate Provincial Prosecutor of Misamis Oriental; Police Captain Eric Sumondong of the Philippine National Police Region 10; Mr. Jonathan Mongcal, Executive Director of the Citizensโ Watch for Good Governance (CWGG); and Mrs. Cristina Gamos, Executive Director of the Foundation for Growth, Organizational Upliftment of People, Inc. (Group Inc.)...
LAGONGLONG, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Apr. 10, 2025 โ Barangay Kauswagan welcomed the Regional Assessment Team (RAT) for the on-site assessment and validation for the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA). The LTIA is an annual recognition program that honors outstanding barangays for their exemplary performance in the implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay system, a community-based mechanism for dispute resolution.
The RAT was led by LGOO Jess Batoon, LTIA Alternate Focal Person of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and joined by Atty. Lito Sanchez, Associate Provincial Prosecutor of Misamis Oriental; Police Captain Eric Sumondong of the Philippine National Police Region 10; Mr. Jonathan Mongcal, Executive Director of the Citizensโ Watch for Good Governance (CWGG); and Mrs. Cristina Gamos, Executive Director of the Foundation for Growth, Organizational Upliftment of People, Inc. (Group Inc.)...
CLAVERIA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Apr. 10, 2025 โ Barangay Poblacion welcomed the Regional Assessment Team (RAT) for the on-site assessment and validation for the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA). The LTIA is an annual recognition program that honors outstanding barangays for their exemplary performance in the implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay system, a community-based mechanism for dispute resolution.
The RAT was led by LGOO Jess Batoon, LTIA Alternate Focal Person of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and joined by Atty. Lito Sanchez, Associate Provincial Prosecutor of Misamis Oriental; Police Captain Eric Sumondong of the Philippine National Police Region 10; Mr. Jonathan Mongcal, Executive Director of the Citizensโ Watch for Good Governance (CWGG); and Mrs. Cristina Gamos, Executive Director of the Foundation for Growth, Organizational Upliftment of People, Inc. (Group Inc.)...
LUGAIT, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Apr. 8, 2025 โ Barangay Poblacion welcomed the Regional Assessment Team (RAT) for the on-site assessment and validation for the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA). The LTIA is an annual recognition program that honors outstanding barangays for their exemplary performance in the implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay system, a community-based mechanism for dispute resolution.
The RAT was led by LGOO Jess Batoon, LTIA Alternate Focal Person of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and joined by Atty. Lito Sanchez, Associate Provincial Prosecutor of Misamis Oriental; Police Captain Eric Sumondong of the Philippine National Police Region 10; Mr. Jonathan Mongcal, Executive Director of the Citizensโ Watch for Good Governance (CWGG); and Mrs. Cristina Gamos, Executive Director of the Foundation for Growth, Organizational Upliftment of People, Inc. (Group Inc.)...
ILIGAN CITY, Apr. 8, 2025 โ Barangay Tubod welcomed the Regional Assessment Team (RAT) for the on-site assessment and validation for the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA). The LTIA is an annual recognition program that honors outstanding barangays for their exemplary performance in the implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay system, a community-based mechanism for dispute resolution.
The RAT was led by LGOO Jess Batoon, LTIA Alternate Focal Person of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and joined by Atty. Lito Sanchez, Associate Provincial Prosecutor of Misamis Oriental; Police Captain Eric Sumondong of the Philippine National Police Region 10; Mr. Jonathan Mongcal, Executive Director of the Citizensโ Watch for Good Governance (CWGG); and Mrs. Cristina Gamos, Executive Director of the Foundation for Growth, Organizational Upliftment of People, Inc. (Group Inc.)...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Apr. 8, 2025 - The Regional Inter-Agency Task Force on E-CLIP (RIATFE) convened through a hybrid setup for its CY 2025 2nd Quarter Meeting held at the DILG 10 Regional Office.ย ย
DILG 10 Regional Director Bruce A. Colao, reiterated during his opening message, the Presidentโs recent statements wherein he acknowledged the valuable work and expressed strong support to the Task Forces to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) amid the call for its abolition. He encouraged the member agencies and E-CLIP committees to make the most of the meeting to exchange ideas, craft responsive strategies, and strengthen the shared commitment to peace and development...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Apr. 7, 2025 โ Barangay Camaman-an welcomed the Regional Assessment Team (RAT) for the on-site assessment and validation for the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) on April 7, 2025. The LTIA is an annual recognition program that honors outstanding barangays for their exemplary performance in the implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay system, a community-based mechanism for dispute resolution.
The RAT was led by LGOO Jess Batoon, LTIA Alternate Focal Person of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and joined by Atty. Lito Sanchez, Associate Provincial Prosecutor of Misamis Oriental; Police Captain Eric Sumondong of the Philippine National Police Region 10; Mr. Jonathan Mongcal, Executive Director of the Citizensโ Watch for Good Governance (CWGG); and Mrs. Cristina Gamos, Executive Director of the Foundation for Growth, Organizational Upliftment of People, Inc. (Group Inc.)...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Apr. 7, 2025 โ In preparation of the creation and strengthening of the Peopleโs Law Enforcement Boards (PLEB) Orientation after the conduct of local elections, the Department of the Interior and Local Government- Region 10 initiates a coordinative meeting with the National Police Commission.
โThis meeting is a proactive step as we prepare for the election period and re-establish PLEBs in every LGU. PLEBs play a crucial role in ensuring police actions uphold justice and human rights, and we need NAPOLCOMโs expertise to equip them with the necessary knowledge,โ said DILG-10 ARD Yvette Tolentino Sunga.
NAPOLCOM representatives Atty. Yasir M. Ali and Atty. Sittie Jafsah M. Azis committed their full support in this partnership, as the PLEB Orientations are set to kick-off starting the fourth quarter of this year.ย
As initially agreed, the conduct of PLEB Orientation will be demand-driven and that LGUs are encouraged to ...
CAMIGUIN, Apr. 4, 2025 - Barangay Liong marked the official kick-off of the 2025 Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) Regional Assessment participated by the Lupon Chairperson and members on April 4, 2025 via Zoom Teleconferencing. This annual recognition program honors barangays for their outstanding performance in implementing the Katarungang Pambarangay system.
The Regional Assessment Team was led by LGOO Jess Batoon of the DILG, joined by Atty. Lito Sanchez from the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor, Misamis Oriental, PCpt. Eric Sumondong of PNP-10, Mr. Jonathan Mongcal of CWGG, and Mrs. Cristina Gamos of Group Incorporated...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Apr. 2-3, 2025 - In a significant move to kickย off this year's Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA), the DILG Region 10 convened the Regional Awards Committee (RAC) for a table assessment of the nominees endorsed byย five Provinces and two Highly Urbanized Cities at the DILG Regional Office - 10...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Mar. 28, 2025 โ The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)-10, through the Local Government Monitoring Evaluation Division (LGMED) extends its deepest appreciation to its dedicated Provincial and City Directors, Cluster Heads, Program Managers, and City/Municipal Local Government Operations Officers (C/MLGOOs) for their commitment to uphold excellence in local governance as recognized in the 1st Quarter Pagpasalamat Awarding.
Their efforts have been essential in supporting their Local Government Units (LGUs) to attain high...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Mar. 28, 2025 โ The Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC 10) convened its First Quarter Full Council Meeting at the 4ID Officer's Clubhouse, Camp Evangelista. Presiding the session, DHSUD Undersecretary Henry L. Uy commended the task force for its continued active participation in national and regional peace efforts. Key discussions included updates on past initiatives, adjustments to reporting mechanisms, and the adoption of resolutions aimed at sustaining peace and development in Northern Mindanao.ย
A significant highlight of the meeting was the election of MGen Michele B. Anayron Jr. as the new TWG Chairperson, alongside the Brigade Commander of the 403rd Bde as Vice-Chairperson for the Security Sector and Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development (DHSUD) - 10 Regional Director Ariel B. Abragan as Vice-Chairperson for the Civilian Government Sector...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Mar. 27, 2025 โ The Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) Advocacy Cluster held its first-quarter meeting to showcase their accomplishments, plans, target activities for CY 2025, and provide updates on their ongoing efforts to combat the spread of illegal drugs in the region.
On behalf of DILG 10 Regional Director Bruce A. Colao, Assistant Regional Director Yvette Tolentino Sunga welcomed the participants and expressed her gratitude to everyone for taking the time to attend today's activity. She conveyed her hopes for the full cooperation of every member agency throughout the year.
She extended the message of the Regional Director, expressing that despite the challenges and concerns related to the countryโs drug problem,ย ...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Mar. 11, 2025 โ To ensure the timely and accurate submission of reports, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10, through the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED), conducted the LGMED Report Submission Review and Compliance Monitoring Session for DILG Field Officers. The session aimed to discuss the reiteration of the POPSP-PCMS submission, BBS rating, Foreign Travel Authority (FTA), CSO Accreditation, and LGTMR.
In her opening message, DILG Assistant Regional Director Yvette Tolentino Sunga emphasized the crucial role of Field Officers in the Departmentโs oversight function, particularly in monitoring and guiding local government units (LGUs) in fulfilling their governance and peace and order responsibilities...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Mar. 7, 2025 โ To promote awareness of the government's efforts in combating illegal drugs, the DILG 10, in partnership with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) 10, organized the first quarter Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) Advocacy Cluster radio broadcasting show for CY 2025.
This quarterโs featured agency, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), was represented by Regional Director Atty. Benjamin G. Gaspi, who shared insights on their latest efforts in combating illegal drugs. He also provided updates on the Regional Oversight Committeeโs Barangay Drug Clearing Program. He also discussed the challenges they face in implementing these programs. ..ย
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Mar. 6, 2025 โ Guided by the latest guidelines in the implementation of the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) for calendar year 2025, the DILG 10 reactivated its Regional Awards Committee (RAC) along with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB), and two Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in a coordination meeting via Zoom.
DILG 10 Assistant Regional Director, Yvette Tolentino-Sunga in her opening message expressed her gratitude for the full cooperation and support of the RAC members. She underscored their exceptional contribution in carefully endorsing nominees that emerged as winners in last yearโs LTIA, namely โ Barangay Sinian, Baliangao, Misamis Occidental, and Barangay Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Mar. 5, 2025 โ In celebration of the month-long campaign, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Region 10 launched fire prevention month kick-off motorcade with the theme: "Pag-iwas sa Sunog, Hindi Ka Nag-iisa.". The said event gathered partner national government agencies, local government units, fire safety personnel, and community members to show their commitment to fire prevention and raise awareness about the importance of safety measures.
In his opening message, FCSUPT ROMEL C. TRADIO, Regional Director of BFP Region 10, extended his gratitude to the LGUs, partner national government agencies, stakeholders, and force multipliers for their valuable participation and support in launching the Fire Prevention Month observance in the region.
โFire prevention is not just about raising awarenessโit's a shared responsibility between the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the community. Together, we can create a safer environment by working hand-in-hand to prevent fires and protect lives,โ he said.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government Region 10 (DILG 10) fully supports the Bureau of Fire Protection Region 10 (BFP R10) in the observance of Fire Prevention Month. This annual campaign serves as a vital reminder of our collective responsibility in ensuring fire safety in our communities.ย
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Mar. 5, 2025 โ Ninety-six (96) local government units (LGUs) in Northern Mindanao passed the DILG's 2024 Good Financial Housekeeping (GFH) for its consistent compliance with the Full Disclosure Policy (FDP) and alignment with financial administration standards, as well as compliance with the rules and regulations set forth by the Commission on Audit (COA). A significant increase from the previous year.
This recognition was conferred to five (5) provinces, two (2) highly urbanized cities, seven (7) component cities, and 82 municipalities in the region.
The GFH, formerly the Seal of Good Housekeeping, is a component of the coveted Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) which is awarded to provincial, city, and municipal governments that have shown remarkable compliance in the accounting...
Cagayan de Oro City - The Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) recognizes exemplary performance of barangay-based conflict resolution bodies. In preparation of the CY 2025 LTIA
implementation, the DILG 10 through the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED) conducted a coordination meeting with the cluster heads, program managers, and focal persons via Zoom on February 25, 2025.
In her welcome address, Officer-in-Charge Yvette Tolentino-Sunga underscored the vital role and guidance of the field officers in the Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) implementation. OIC Sunga further encouraged the attendees to actively participate in the discussion, and ensure that all Barangays are properly assessed to help elevate their performance.
Regional focal person, LGOO Jacklyn Mariz Occeรฑa, discussed the criteria and references, emphasizing that its successful execution requires careful planning of the assessment schedule, and ensuring timely submission of the required documents. LGOO Occeรฑa then showcased the LTIA-Information System version 2.0 which now streamlines the selection and nomination process of exemplary barangays.
Moving forward, the participants will cascade the guidelines to their respective field officers, in hopes to further empower barangays for local conflict resolution. (๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ | ๐. ๐๐ข๐ต๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฏ)
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 20, 2025 โ In support to the efforts of Department of Labor and Employment (DOL E) - Region 10 in the fight against child labor , the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) โ Region 10 pledges i ts commitment to the said cause duri ng the conduct of Information and Service Caravan on Child Labor Prevention and Elimination.ย
Together with the other members of the Regional Council Against Child Labor (RCACL) , the signing of the pledge of commitment signifies the full support in the implementation o f the Phili ppine program against child labor and the relevant provisions of ILO Convention No. 190 on โrecognizing the rights of all workers regardless of classification, and irrespective of employment status, to a world of works free from violence and harassment. โย
In the said service caravan , invited children and families affected by child labor were able to access services such as medical services, social protection programs including information and registration hubs, and registration to skills training among others. Meanwhile, the DILG - 10 provided an information hub on the registration of kasam bahays to address concerns and queries re garding such.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 20, 2025 โ The Safe Spaces Monitoring Team (SSMT), led by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), has commenced the assessment of Republic Act 11313, or the Safe Spaces Act (SSA), in local government units (LGUs). The evaluation took place at the DILG Regional Office 10 in Cagayan de Oro City, aiming to strengthen efforts in preventing gender-based sexual harassment.
Partnering with the DILG in this initiative were representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR). Each agency assessed LGU performance based on their mechanisms and systems, implementation of preventive measures in private establishments, and conduct of education and awareness campaigns in provinces, highly urbanized cities, component cities, and municipalities...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 18, 2025 โ To ensure the readiness of regional and field offices in recognizing exemplary city and municipal sanggunians, the Bureau of Local Government Supervision (BLGS) โ Local Government Relations Division of the DILG conducted a consultative meeting for the upcoming Local Legislative Awards (LLA) CY 2025, via Zoom.
The meeting was participated by LGOO Jacklyn Mariz Occeรฑa and LGOO Jess Batoon to gain insights into the latest guidelines and assessment processes.
In her opening remarks, BLGS Director Debie Torres welcomed the participants and highlighted potential developments in the LLA, guided by DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla. She underscored the significant impact of the awards and the bureauโs plan to...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 10, 2025 - The Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) - 10 convened for its 1st Quarter Meeting to establish strategic priorities and initiatives aimed at enhancing peace and security across the region for 2025.
In his opening message, Camiguin Governor and RPOC 10 Chair Xavier Jesus D. Romualdo welcomed the newly installed Commanding General of the 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, BGen Michele B. Anayron, Jr. The council also expressed its gratitude to MGen Jose Maria R. Cuerpo II for his invaluable service as Vice-Chariperson of RPOC-10 for the CY 2023-2025 term.
Following this, Gov. Romualdo reiterated the guidance from the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (SILG) Jonvic Remulla during the Assembly of the League of Provinces of the Philippines regarding the nationwide launching of the 911 Emergency Response System. Moreover, Gov. Romualdo also highlighted the Secretaryโs directive for provincial governors to procure motorcycles for their local police to ensure efficient validation of emergency...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Jan. 30, 2025 โ The DILG 10, LGMED, organized an Online Demonstration on the Application for Foreign Travel Authority via Zoom Platform, which was also streamed live on the DILG Region X Facebook Page.
DILG Officer-in-Charge Yvette Tolentino Sunga delivered her opening message, emphasizing the importance to ensure the completeness of the required documents before submission to avoid delays and ensure a seamless transaction. She also enjoined all LGU officials and employees to submit their applications at least seven (7) working days before the intended date of departure.
The resource persons for the session were from the DILG Bureau of Local Government Supervision (BLGS). During the session, participants raised questions, clarifications, and concerns, which were addressed by the BLGS. Some issues will be forwarded to the Central Office for further clarification.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Jan. 23, 2025 โ The Regional Peace and Order CouncilโTechnical Working Group 10 convened for its 1st Quarter Meeting at the DILG Regional Office 10.
DILG Officer-in-Charge Yvette Tolentino Sunga delivered her opening message, highlighting the need to continue the gain of 2024, uphold peace and order in Northern Mindanao communities, ensure the involvement of all stakeholders, and pursue innovative solutions to address current challenges. She also enjoined law enforcement officers to safeguard the integrity and security of the upcoming election.
The meeting aimed to discuss the pressing matters, issues, and concerns raised during the SAC meetings that needed attention.
The Special Action Committees presented their respective accomplishments and the ways forward for CY 2025. The TWG recognized the need to discuss and support programs, projects, and activities of partner agencies in...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Jan. 21, 2025 โ DILG 10, in coordination with the DILG ECLIP PMO, conducted a consultative meeting on Halfway House Construction Guidelines with the Province of Lanao del Norte and City of Iligan, via Zoom Platform.
DILG OIC Yvette Tolentino Sunga delivered her opening message and expressed her gratitude to the DILG ECLIP PMO, represented by PDO Jorhan Capenpilan, as the resource person for the activity, and extended her appreciation to Dir. Dennis Villaseรฑor of NBOO.
PDO Jorhan M. Capenpilan discussed the guidelines on the construction of Halfway House under the ECLIP Program. He emphasized that the Halfway House offers menu of inter-ventions that ensures the security of Former Rebels and Former Violent Extremists as they transition to civilian life.
The activity was followed by an open forum. As agreed during the meeting, the LGUs will send a letter to DILG Central Office through Regional Office for guidance regarding the change of location for the construction of their Halfway Houses.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Jan. 13, 2025 โ The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 conducted the 1st Quarter Regional Inter-Agency Task Force on ECLIP Meeting for CY 2025 at the DILG Regional Office 10, Cagayan de Oro City.
In her opening message, DILG 10 Officer-in-Charge Yvette Tolentino Sunga, CESO V, welcomed the participants to the 1st Quarter RIATFE Meeting and acknowledged the presence of Dir. Dennis D. Villasenor, CESO III, of the NBOO, via Zoom Platform, as all requests for assistance for CY 2024 have been processed and funds were duly downloaded.
She also expressed two concerns that need to be addressed: the proper management of a Child in Conflict with the Law (CICL) and the guidelines on the firearm remuneration for Former Violent Extremists. She is looking forward to the strong support of the partner agencies and LGUs in helping our friends achieve peaceful and inclusive communities ...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Jan. 9, 2025 โ The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG- 10) celebrated the achievement and exemplary feats of the Local Government Units (LGUs) in the fight against illegal drugs during the 2024 Regional Anti-Drug Council (ADAC) Awarding Ceremony. The event was held at the Malberry Hotel, which gathered local chief executives, LGU representatives, partner agencies, and civil society organizations, to recognize exemplary performance in anti-drug initiatives.
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In her opening remarks, DILG 10 Officer-in-Charge Yvette Tolentino-Sunga extended her heartfelt congratulations to the LGUs for their tireless efforts in contributing to the anti-illegal drugs campaign. She emphasized that, โThe public has greatly benefited from the relentless contribution of all the LGUs. This recognition is a testament to your hard work, resilience, and commitment to building drug-free communities.โย ....