The AMUMA champions and members shared inspiring testimonials of Amuma sa Barangay and how it impacted their thriving communities in a Webinar entitled “Championing AMUMA, Empowering Women, Empowering Communities” via Zoom and streamed live on DILG-7 Facebook page on Friday morning, October 27.
The Amuma sa Barangay is the brainchild of DILG-7’s dynamic regional director Leocadio Trovela as part of the region’s initiative towards women empowerment.
Through the Amuma partners from the national government agencies, LGUs, DILG sub-regional and field offices, and the Amuma champions, the program for women has been cascaded to the ground.
And those stories were shared during the Kamustahan Series, which capped off DILG-7’s celebration of the 2023 Local Government Code month.
DILG-7 OIC-Assistant Regional Director and the concurrent Cebu Provincial Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero delivered the opening message on behalf of Dir. Trovela.
“Empowering the grassroots is not just about providing resources or implementing policies. It is about giving the ordinary citizens the tools, opportunities, and support they need to reach their full potential. It is about fostering a sense of ownership, pride, and responsibility within our communities,” he said.
Participants of the webinar were Amuma champions and members from Cebu Province, Negros Oriental, Bohol, Cebu City, Mandaue City and Lapu-Lapu City.
Also present online were DILG-7 provincial and city directors, DILG-7 personnel from regional office, sub-regional and field offices, among others.
