The Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC) XII successfully convened its 2nd Quarter Meeting on May 20, 2025, at the DILG XII Wagi Hall, Prime Regional Center, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato, with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Region 18 serving as the gracious host and sponsor.

The committee expressed its sincere appreciation to BIR 18, headed by Regional Director Christine Juliet R. Chua, for its generous support and warm hospitality, which greatly contributed to the productive conduct of the meeting. BIR 18’s sponsorship reflects its ongoing commitment to promoting gender-responsive governance and active engagement in regional GAD initiatives.

In a proactive move to modernize public service delivery and promote a digital-first approach to governance, DILG XII spearheaded a coaching session focused on the following major national initiatives: the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Law, DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2019-177, or Integration of the Issuance of Barangay Clearance in the Permitting Processes of Cities/Municipalities, PALENG-QR PH, and the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) to the Local Government Units (LGUs) of Polomolok, South Cotabato, Maasim, Sarangani Province, and T’boli, South Cotabato on April 21-22, 2025. The coaching session was attended by DILG field officers and key LGU officials.