DILG Nueva Ecija participated in the conduct of Unity Walk, Prayer Rally, Candidates Forum and Peace Covenant Signing on September 14, 2023. The province of Nueva Ecija joined the entire nation in raising awareness for orderly, honest and peaceful Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) this year through a unity walk, interfaith rally and covenant signing.
The activity was spearheaded by the Nueva Ecija Provincial Police Office (NEPPO), which gathered candidates gunning for various posts from the barangay level in the coming October elections, and was also attended by the Commission on Elections, Department of Education, Armed Forces of the Philippines - 84th Infantry Division, religious sectors and other stakeholders. DILG Nueva Ecija Provincial Director Atty. Ofelio A. Tactac, Jr., along with Provincial Office personnel participated in the said activity.
The activity started with a unity walk from Old Capitol towards the NEPPO Gym where the prayer rally, candidate's forum, and peace covenant signing was held.
In his message, Atty. Tactac reminded the aspirant Barangay and SK Officials not to indulge on premature campaigning. He concluded his message lauding and thanking all the political aspirants, concerned agencies and stakeholders for their commitment to ensuring a peaceful and orderly 2023 BSKE.