The Department of the Interior and Local Government Region XII (DILG Dose) formally turned over 32 solar-powered streetlights to the City Local Government Unit of Koronadal, South Cotabato on January 21, 2025. The streetlights were installed in Barangays Zone 1, Zone 2, and GPS along Alunan Avenue. This initiative was funded under the FY 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance - Incentive Fund (SGLG-IF), showcasing the government's commitment to fostering safer and well-lit communities.
On January 24, 2025, key stakeholders from Region XII (Rehiyon Dose) gathered for the Support for Local Governance Program (SLGP) – PMO RO Alignment Meeting. This meeting was an essential step in aligning the program’s 2025 initiatives with the Operations Plan and Budget (OPB) to ensure the successful execution of SLGP goals.
The meeting highlighted the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to implement programs that enhance good governance, transparency, and accountability within local government units (LGUs). By aligning efforts, SLGP aims to support LGUs in driving inclusive development and improving public service delivery.
On January 16, 2025, the Public Service Continuity Plan (PSCP) Core Team of DILG Dose was convened to finalize its PSCP, which is a vital plan that will guide the entire organization in times of disruptions, ensuring that the department's services will still be effectively and efficiently implemented.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Dose, led by Regional Director Atty. Rochelle D. Mahinay-Sero, CESE, met with two key provincial leaders on January 23, 2025, for a New Year’s call to solidify partnership and discuss priorities for 2025.
RD Sero first met with South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. at his guest house in Tupi, South Cotabato. The meeting centered on the intensification of efforts toward regional peace and order and the empowerment of barangays.
In a bid to further advance good governance in SOCCSKSARGEN Region, DILG Regional Director Atty. Rochelle D. Mahinay-Sero, CESE, met with Kidapawan City Mayor Atty. Jose Paolo M. Evangelista and Banisilan Mayor Jesus F. Alisasis on January 21, 2025. The meeting focused on strengthening partnerships to support both LGUs in their efforts toward the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG).
RD Mahinay-Sero commended Kidapawan City for its consistent performance as an SGLG awardee, recognizing the city’s exemplary governance and innovative initiatives. She further assured Mayor Evangelista of DILG’s continued support to sustain the city’s high standards in governance.
