The Department of the Interior and Local Government – National Capital Region (DILG-NCR) held its Fourth Regional Team Conference held on June 23, 2025 at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Ortigas Center, Quezon City.
In her message, DILG-NCR Regional Director Maria Lourdes L. Agustin, CESO III extended her gratitude to the Field Offices for their steadfast commitment to the NEO PLUS+++ Program, which will help equip newly elected local government officials with the essential knowledge, skills, and values needed for effective, ethical, and responsive leadership. She also commended the DILG field offices on the initiatives and technical assistance provided to the Local Governance Transition Teams established by NCR LGUs.
Regional Director Agustin extended her congratulations to the awardees during the recently concluded PRAISE Pagtanaw 2025 Awarding Ceremony, held on June 20, 2025. The PRAISE Pagtanaw program of the DILG-NCR is designed to recognize outstanding service and exemplary performance by DILG-NCR employees and operating units that have significantly contributed to the Regional Office’s overall efficiency and productivity.
The Regional Team Conference also discussed DILG-NCR’s plans to intensify its initiatives on disaster preparedness and resilience-building, particularly at the community and local government levels, especially since the second semester of the year is typically characterized by frequent typhoons and heavy rainfall, largely due to the country’s geographic location and climate patterns.
Lastly, as the first semester of 2025 concludes, the Regional Team Conference reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the Department’s programs, activities, and initiatives aimed at strengthening the capacities of Local Government Units in the National Capital Region. This includes the upcoming implementation of the Newly Elected Officials Performing Leadership for Uplifting Service (NEO PLUS+++) Program, which will be conducted by the Department and the Local Government Academy from July to August 2025.