DILG Tarlac wrapped up the year on a high note with its Provincial Team Conference cum Year-End Evaluation, held on December 19-20, 2024, at Prima Verde Farm & Resort, Concepcion, Tarlac. The event combined strategic discussions, team-building activities, and holiday festivities to cap off a fruitful 2024.

During the conference, updates on the last quarter’s accomplishments were presented, underscoring the collective effort that ensured the successful delivery of the year’s targets. The discussions set the stage for even greater achievements in the coming year, with an emphasis on collaboration and innovation.

Additionally, best technical and administrative personnel from the Provincial and Field Offices were recognized through the Alpha Aquilae, Victorian Awards, and the TALA Awards. Former ADAS II Roberto V. Naeg was also recognized for his 39 years of service in the DILG, truly making him one of our TALAs.

The serious tone of the evaluations seamlessly transitioned into holiday cheer as group games and a gift exchange brought laughter and joy to the team. The festive atmosphere reached its peak with a raffle draw that left everyone smiling, ending the event on an uplifting note.

DILG Tarlac Office Caretaker LGOO VII Dennis Daquiz expressed heartfelt appreciation for the team’s dedication and resilience throughout the year. He also reminded everyone to embrace the true spirit of the holidays by spreading joy and goodwill, both within the office and in the communities they serve.

As 2024 comes to a close, DILG Tarlac continues to uphold its commitment to fostering good governance and strengthening camaraderie, looking forward to an even brighter 2025.

Today, December 17, 2027, DILG Tarlac held a reorientation and consultation meeting on Capacitating Urban Communities for Peace and Development (CUCPD) at the Executive Board Room of the Tarlac City Hall. The event sought to deepen collaboration among stakeholders and reinforce efforts to address the needs of vulnerable sectors in the community.

The CUCPD program serves as a key initiative that brings together various sectors—youth, women, the urban poor, and labor groups—with Local Government Units (LGUs) and National Government Agencies (NGAs). Its primary aim is to ensure that government plans and services are responsive to the needs of marginalized communities, promoting inclusive development and lasting peace.

In his opening remarks, Office Caretaker Dennis A. Daquiz underscored the importance of inclusivity in governance, highlighting that real peace and development are achieved only when underserved sectors are empowered and given the support they need. His message resonated with the participants, reinforcing the shared commitment to fostering equitable progress across urban and marginalized areas.

The reorientation session, led by LGOO II Denver S. Yumul, the CUCPD Provincial Focal Person, provided stakeholders with a clearer understanding of the program’s objectives and strategies. It emphasized the importance of strengthening institutional capacities and fostering collaboration to effectively implement the next phases of the CUCPD in Tarlac City.

During the consultation, Arch. Eduardo Quintero, City Planning and Development Officer, facilitated discussions on the concerns and priorities raised by different sectors. The session also highlighted the City Government’s plans and accomplishments, aimed at bridging identified gaps in service delivery and addressing the pressing issues faced by urban communities.

The event was attended by key officials from the DILG and Tarlac City Government, including LGOO VII Jeffrey S. Manalastas, Cluster Team Leader of DILG Tarlac; LGOO VI Rod Mark M. Salvador, City Local Government Operations Officer; and LGOO VI Henrielle Justeene A. Tuliao, Program Manager of DILG Tarlac. The activity emphasized the unified effort of government agencies to drive meaningful change at the grassroots level.

On December 13, 2024, DILG Tarlac successfully conducted the 4th Quarter Cleanup Drive under the Manila Bay Clean-Up, Rehabilitation, and Preservation Program (MBCURPP) in Barangay San Nicolas Poblacion, Concepcion, Tarlac.

This initiative was carried out with the support of Concepcion’s local government, led by Mayor Noel L. Villanueva, and the participation of the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) under Sonofray Dantes, the Municipal Local Government Operations Officer LGOO VI Rowena Angeles, and DILG Tarlac personnel led by Office Caretaker LGOO VII Dennis Daquiz.

Personnel from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), barangay officials, and community volunteers joined the effort, working together to clean the streets of Barangay San Nicolas Poblacion in support of environmental protection and sustainability.

The activity underscored the spirit of bayanihan, bringing together government agencies, local officials, and community members in the shared goal of rehabilitating Manila Bay and its tributaries.