DILG Nueva Ecija kicks off 2025 Child - Friendly Local Governance Audit
Yesterday - With the aim of reiterating to LGUs their mandate of ensuring the presence and implementation of plans, programs, activities and services for the welfare of children, DILG Nueva Ecija, through the leadership of Atty. Ofelio A. Tactac, Jr. CESO V, commenced the 2025 Child – Friendly Local Governance Audit by conducting a Provincial Orientation via Zoom Meetings platform.
The orientation was attended by members of the Provincial Inter-Agency Monitoring Task Force (PIMTF), City and Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officers, Planning and Development Coordinators, Health and Nutrition Action Officers, representatives from DepEd, and CSO/NGO representatives.
Led by DILG Nueva Ecija’s Social Protection Team, the sessions focused on discussing the updated indicators of the audit under DILG MC No. 2024 – 160. The orientation also tackled the broader scope of the audit, which is the inclusion of provinces and barangays for the following audit years.
The Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) is not merely a tool to gauge the adherence of LGUs to child-friendly governance but rather a propulsive force to uphold the welfare of children nationwide.
DILG NE conducts evaluation of 2024 RCSP in Municipalities of Bongabon and Lupao
Yesterday - DILG Nueva Ecija visited Barangays Macabaclay, Olivete, and Vega in the Municipality of Bongabon and Barangay Namulandayan in the Municipality of Lupao to evaluate the implementation of the FY 2024 Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) by gathering stakeholders’ feedback and recommendations.
The activity also served as a venue to refresh the barangay officials, functionaries, and constituents as well as their respective LGU RCSP Team on the dangers of communist armed conflict and its detrimental effect on peace and development. In the discussion of Provincial Director Atty. Ofelio A. Tactac, Jr. on the History of the Philippine Communist Movement, he strongly encouraged the leadership of the barangays to educate their respective communities especially the youth, and to exercise critical thinking and vigilance against the maneuvers of communist infiltration in the locality. At the conclusion of the program, DILG Nueva Ecija awarded generator set to each barangay.
The RCSP is an inclusive program that aims to address identified issues of the community by closing the governance and development gaps through provision of needed government programs, projects, and activities (PPAs) while ensuring that development is sustained and peace is being promoted.
Boosting Economic Growth through Calabasa's Newly-Constructed Access Road
Gabaldon, an agro-industrial municipality at the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains, proudly inaugurates the newly-concreted access road at Barangay Calabasa. The project came into fruition through the FY 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance Incentive Fund (SGLGIF), an incentive given by the DILG to support the priority projects of LGUs who were conferred with the Seal. The project has a total allocation of Php 1,800,000.00 and spans 180 meters.
The inauguration and ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Honorable Mayor Atty. Jobby P. Emata and was also participated in by DILG Nueva Ecija through LGOO VI Louie C. Manarpiis, OIC-Cluster II Team Leader on behalf of Provincial Director Atty. Ofelio A. Tactac, Jr. CESO V, along with LGOO VI Gretchen A. Urgente, Municipal Local Government Operations Officer of Gabaldon, and DILG Nueva Ecija Provincial Engineers.
With the paved road, the LGU aims to develop a community that is more accessible to travelers en route to a boost in economic growth as well as local tourism. In fact, the access road opens a path towards the Gabaldon Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and Mount Marupok, providing a safer and easier access for the sightseers who want to witness the tourist destinations in Barangay Calabasa.
DILG Nueva Ecija joins KADIWA ng Pangulo for the month of December
Earlier today - In line with the government's efforts in ensuring stable food supply in the country, DILG Nueva Ecija, through the leadership of Atty. Ofelio A. Tactac, Jr., CESO V, joined the conduct of Katuwang sa Diwa at Gawa para sa Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita or KADIWA ng Pangulo for the month of December 2024, which was organized by Provincial Government of Nueva Ecija, held at Nueva Ecija Convention Center, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija.
Various local cooperatives and small enterprises exhibited their produce, highlighting the wide range of local products the Province of Nueva Ecija has to offer.
DILG Nueva Ecija, as a key partner agency in the implementation of KADIWA, supports the long term sustainability of the program through promotion of local products and immanent implementation in cities and municipalities, therefore creating job and livelihood opportunities for the Novo Ecijanos.
DILG NE HOSTS REGIONAL QUARTERLY SHOWCASE BARANGAY CLEAN-UP DRIVE AND JOINS TREE PLANTING ACTIVITY
Earlier today - In line with the commitment to support the effective implementation of the KALINISAN (Kalinga at Inisyatiba para sa Malinis na Bayan) sa Bagong Pilipinas Program, the DILG Nueva Ecija, under the leadership of Provincial Director Atty. Ofelio A. Tactac Jr., CESO V, hosted the Regional Quarterly Showcase Barangay Clean-Up drive in cooperation with LGOO VI Girard M. Sawit, DILG Field Officer, and the Municipal Government of San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija.
The activity was among the scheduled clean-up showcases which shall be held on a quarterly basis for this CY 2024, aimed at encouraging barangays to maintain cleanliness and environmental sustainability.
The event commenced at around 6:00 AM in Barangay Tambo Adorable, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija, and was attended by approximately 70 participants. Attendees included barangay residents, officials, and employees, representatives from the Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) San Leonardo Chapter, the local Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the local Philippine National Police (PNP), the DILG Nueva Ecija Provincial Office, and other dedicated volunteers.
Punong Barangay Silvestre G. Juatchon, Jr. warmly welcomed the participants, expressing his gratitude for their active involvement. He highlighted the significance of collective community efforts in fostering a cleaner and more environmentally-friendly barangay. Key support was also provided by officials from the BFP, PNP, and LnB San Leonardo Chapter, ensuring the program's success.
In the same vein, on behalf of DILG Provincial Director Tactac, LGOO III Joseph C. Talavera delivered a key message, emphasizing the significant role of barangays and communities in building cleaner, safer, and more sustainable environments. He reaffirmed the DILG's commitment to providing capacity development interventions that specifically tailored to the needs of partner LGUs.
The event also featured a Tree Planting Activity led by the municipal and barangay officials, with active participation from the DILG Nueva Ecija team, community members, and volunteers. Over 100 narra seedlings were planted in Barangay Tambo Adorable's designated community garden, marking a significant step towards environmental preservation and sustainability.
DILG Nueva Ecija remains steadfast in its mission to promote people’s participation in maintaining and sustaining cleanliness and orderliness, promoting healthy and safe environment for future generations.
Together, let us continue to build a cleaner and healthier barangay!
