Page 3 - 2_5_2013 DILG R1 Annual Report

MESSAGE

Regional Director

The year 2013 stood witness to all the
achievements and resurgence of the DILG
Region 1, a network of outcome-oriented
people with a heart for public service. With
all the gifts and challenges of the past year, we
can truly say that we are blessed and grateful.
And so, with pride and confidence, we present
the accomplishments of DILG Region 1.

As a result of the collective efforts of the 272
warm bodies of DILG Region 1, Local Government
Units (LGUs) realized and even strengthened their
potential in attaining good local governance.
We assisted 98 LGUs on the formulation of their
Local Incentives and Investments Code (LIIC) to
boost up their economic viability. The Business
Permits and Licensing System (BPLS) also paved
the way for simplifying transaction-based
services and was adopted in 59 LGUs.

More so, we have helped LGUs enhance their capacity on Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management (DRRM) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA)by conducting
capability-building activities on the formulation of Local Climate Change
Adaptation Plan (LCCAP) for the 34 LGUs within the Agno River Basin. We also ensured
100% compliance of the 129 LGUs to DRRM-CCA Policies.

Likewise, LGUs were empowered in social services delivery through Performance Challenge
Fund (PCF), Sagana at Ligtas na Tubig sa Lahat (SaLiNTubig) and Bottom up Budgeting
(BuB) Projects. We also took part in the call for a Secure and Fair Elections and capacitated
the 35 newly elected officials through the Newly-Elected Officials (NEO)Program. The Citizen
Satisfaction Index System (CSIS) was also implemented in the cities of Candon and Laoag
and gave the people a bold say on how public service delivery could be improved.

Lastly, we were recognized as the only Region nationwide with a 100% passing rate in the
conduct of the 47th Batch Induction Training for LGOOs.

These and others, grace our achievements board.

To all the DILG Region 1 personnel, thank you for making 2013 a remarkable year. You are
instrumental to our victories. To the Department Executives, the Bureaus and the Local
Government Academy, thank you for consistently guiding us. Our gratitude also goes out
to our prime partners – the local officials, civil society organizations (CSOs) and the private
sector. Thank you for relentlessly advocating the Department’s projects and programs.
We hope for your continuous support and collaboration in all our governance and
development endeavors.

Definitely, with the 2013 experience and learnings, we are bound to make 2014 more
dynamic, progressive and rewarding.

CORAZON P. GURAY, CESO III
Regional Director