Written by: M. Pelenio | Photos by: D. Mayol The Department of the Interior and Local Government IX, in collaboration with the City Government of Pagadian City, successfully conducted the 3rd Layag sa Tulunghaan, with a strong focus on empowering the youth through HIV awareness, action, and advocacy. The activity was attended by over 200 continue reading : Youth in Action: Layag sa Tulunghaan Sails with HIV Advocacy and Education

Written and Photos by: D. Santander Zamboanga Peninsula | July 9–11, 2025 — A three-day virtual activity was held to orient local government units in Region IX on Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation (RBME) of infrastructure projects and to facilitate the simultaneous encoding of FY 2025 data. The sessions were conducted via Zoom by cluster: Zamboanga continue reading : RBME Orientation and Encoding for FY 2025 Projects Successfully Conducted Across Region IX

Written by: F. Marquez | Photos by: A. Balasabas Zamboanga Peninsula — July 14, 2025 — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region IX and the Mindanao Coalition of Development NGO Networks, Inc. (MINCODE) have formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to implement the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Localization Program. The continue reading : DILG IX and MINCODE Seal Partnership to Advance OGP Localization

Written and Photos by: Y. Nasol In a meaningful stride toward inter-provincial learning and cooperation, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Misamis Occidental visited DILG Regional Office IX and DILG Zamboanga del Sur on July 10, 2025, for a knowledge-sharing session focused on the milestones of the Local Governance Regional Resource Center continue reading : Towards a Vibrant Knowledge Culture: DILG Misamis Occidental Engages with LGRRC IX and LGPRC ZDS