"We are willing. We are capable."

This was the ardent affirmation of PD Myrvi Apostol-Fabia to DILG Pampanga's field officers as she called on each one to work and serve relentlessly even if it means providing more than what the Department mandates in order to help the province and its local government units stop the spread of COVID-19 in Pampanga.

 The call came following the conduct of the online Provincial Team Conference on May 4, 2021 to discuss status reports on the various programs of the Department as well as the COVID-19 management situation in the cities and municipalities particularly the monitoring mechanisms for tracing active cases and utilization of isolation facilities in LGUs, among others.

Noting DILG's vital role in influencing LGUs to deliver prompt and responsive public service, PD Fabia implored the team to persevere and remain motivated despite the demands of the job because at the end of the day the work that each one does will significantly contribute to the unified efforts of the province in managing the pandemic at the local level.

"As DILG officers, we should always ask ourselves, 'Are we capable of doing it? Are we willing to do it? It's no longer about whether it's within the bounds of our mandate. What's important is we are able to push the bar of public service by going above and beyond our duty to serve the people and the country even during tough situations," said PD Fabia.