The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-7, under the leadership and initiative of Regional Director Leocadio Trovela, distributed a total of 204 slippers to the students of Napo Elementary School and their parents in San Juan, Siquijor on January 19.
“Pinapakita ng DILG ang love and affection for children. This is a symbol of how we care for the children. May program din ang DILG advocating for the protection of children’s rights,” Trovela said.San Juan Mayor Wilfredo Capundag Jr in return expressed gratitude to Trovela and the DILG-7 family for choosing their municipality as the beneficiary of their community outreach.
Also present during the activity were Assistant Regional Director Maria Loisella Lucino, provincial and city directors, division chiefs, section chiefs, unit heads, program coordinators, San Juan MLGOO Vanissa Fua, other DILG-7 personnel, barangay officials, and teachers. The DILG-7 is in Siquijor for the New Year’s Call, Executive Committee Meeting and Ceremonial Launch of Bansiwag Governance Awards for LGUs.