The DILG-7 top officials and personnel discussed the FY 2023 directive, firmed up the region’s implementation and strategies on priority programs, projects and activities (PPAs) during the first part of the New Year’s Call, Executive Committee Meeting & Ceremonial Launch of Bansiwag Governance Awards for LGUs today in San Juan, Siquijor.

DILG-7 Director Leocadio Trovela spearheaded the meeting together with Assistant Regional Director Maria Loisella Lucino, provincial and city directors, division chiefs and DILG-7 personnel.Present were DILG Cebu Province Director Atty. Ian Kenneth Lucero, DILG Bohol Director Jerome Gonzales, DILG Negros Oriental Director Farah Diba Gentuya, DILG Siquijor Director Dennis Quinoñes, Lapu-Lapu City Director Jonah Pino, DILG Cebu City OIC Director Dr. Neila Aquino, and DILG Mandaue City Director Johnjoan Mende who joined via Zoom.

Also in attendance were LGCDD Chief Maria Thelya Oporto, LGMED Chief Celerino Magto Jr. PDMU Chief Rommel Correa and Supervising Admin Officer Taciana Ecarma, who represented FAD Chief Atty. Ferdinand Albaño.Highlights in the first part of the program were the Regional Director’s Time, discussion on the Bansiwag Governance Awards for LGUs, presentation of DILG-7’s targets, among others. Later tonight, the Bansiwag Governance Awards for LGUs will be formally launched.