In a continued effort to strengthen the Local Governance Resource Center (LGRC) in Tarlac, the Multi-stakeholder Advisory Council (MSAC) convened for its 2nd Quarter 2024 meeting on June 24, 2024, which featured the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MSAC members.
The activity underscored the importance of collaborative efforts among various stakeholders to foster resilience and cooperation in local governance. LGOO II Dione Ganiban provided insights about the Local Governance Resource Center (LGRC) and SIKAD initiatives, while LGOO II Elridge Barbaso discussed digital innovations that can be utilized to enhance the projects, programs, and activities to other agencies involved. MSAC Provincial Focal Person, LGOO VI Maricar Janice Perez delivered a detailed exposition on the roles and functions of MSAC, as well as the contents of the MOU.
Representatives from local government units, non-government organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector gathered to reaffirm their commitment to shared goals and collective action aimed at promoting effective governance and sustainable development in the province.
The meeting was successfully concluded by the key leaders from various sectors, led by MSAC Chairperson and DILG Tarlac Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, CESO V. Other distinguished attendees included Tarlac Provincial Police Office Provincial Director PCOL. Miguel M. Guzman, Commanding Officer of the 3rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion LTC. Ryan V. Villar, BIGKIS Task Force, Inc. Founder Felix Cabugnason, Provincial Fire Marshal SSUPT. Roberto Miranda, Tarlac Provincial Jail Warden JSUPT. Emily E. Buena, PDEA Tarlac Provincial Officer IA III William M. Dulay, PENRO Officer Forester Celia D. Esteban, the president of TENROA-Tarlac Chapter Ms. Wilma D. Balgos, and other MSAC members with their respective representatives from different agencies namely: Mr. Lawrence M. Santiago from Department of Education Tarlac Province, Mr. Jumel A. Vitao from Department of Labor and Employment Tarlac, Engr. Kings Lee M. Magday from Department of Public Works and Highways Tarlac 1st District Engineering Office, Ar. Maynard Kenneth E. Valentino as representative of Engr. Vladimir L. Santillan, En.P from the LLPDCPI-Tarlac Chapter, Ms. Gabriela Liana S. Barela from Philippine Information Agency - Tarlac, Mr. Macquel M. Serrano from the Provincial Health Office, and Mr. John H. Lanuzo from Tarlac State University.
