Maasin City –  Together, Everyone Achieves More (TEAM) was the challenge of DILG Regional Director KARL CAESAR R. RIMANDO, CESO III, to the 37-strong DILG Southern Leyte Provincial Team during its June 23 Mid-Year Performance Assessment cum ManSFiel Conference, the first Provincial Conference that he graced since his reassignment to Region 8 on June 1, 2020.

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Director Rimando, who rose from the ranks, expressed that he is a Municipal Local Government Operations Officer (MLGOO) by heart.  He challenged the provincial team to give him 10-12 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Passers next year, stressing that the C/MLGOO is the best component of the SGLG, running the performance of the Provincial Office and giving life to the Regional Office.

The Director exhorted the young Local Government Operations Officers (LGOOs II) to not give any room for negativity, but always be optimistic and not to think of promotions, but just always give their best. “No LGOO life gives happiness always, but instead there are constant challenges; the more challenges — the better, the happier, and more fulfilling”, he added.

RD Karl, as the team fondly calls him, commits to advance the performance of DILG 8, while counting on all personnel to value loyalty to the organization as matino, mahusay, and maasahan. He vowed to restore the personnel awards system, succession planning for cluster leaders, and promotion for the deserving employees. He thanked the Southern Leyte Team for braving the pandemic threat, not depending on virtual conferences.

The new Regional Director, together with LGCDD Chief Blanca P. Cercado, also dropped by the DILG Southern Leyte Provincial Office where he was warmly received by OIC-Provincial Director Geraldine C. Maquelabit.  He also paid a courtesy visit to Representative Roger G. Mercado and Governor Damian G. Mercado at the Provincial Capitol.

Director Rimando was the Bureau Director of the DILG National Barangay Operations Office (NBOO) prior to his reassignment in Eastern Visayas. He had been the Assistant Regional Director of DILG Region IV-B (MIMAROPA).

Prepared by:                                                    

LOREN A. ANICIETE, LGOO V

Approved for release:                                              

GERALDINE C. MAQUELABIT, OIC-DILG Southern Leyte Provincial Director