TACLOBAN CITY – Incoming DILG 08 Regional Director Arnel M. Agabe and the outgoing Regional Director, Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober Jr. spearheaded the Convocation Meeting on September 19, 2022 at the DILG Training Center.

The activity aimed to brief RD Agabe on the current status of the programs, projects and activities per division.

The highlights of the activity included the discussion on the apprenticeship program, LGRRC implementation, and the coaching of the topnotchers of the 53rd batch for the 54th batch comprehensive exam and simulation exercises.

Also included in the discussion is the crafting of the template for the assessment on the implementation of the PPAs of the department, as well as the issues, concerns and recommendations of the field offices.

Under the Department Order No. 2022-676  released on September 6, 2022, the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos Jr. designated RD Agabe to the DILG Regional Office 08 on Sepember 19, 2022.

RD Agabe was joined by Atty. Darwin N. Bibar, Assistant Regional Director, Engr. Ofelia M. Pido, FAD Chief, Rudith A. Roca, LGCDD Division Chief, Pia Monina Q. Lovete, LGMED Division Chief, Assistant Division Chiefs and Unit Heads.

Also present in the activity were representatives from the DILG Tacloban headed by Engr. Visitacion C. Giva, City Director, and DILG Leyte headed by Annabelle V. De Asis, Provincial Director. PD De Asis was also joined by the Provincial Cluster Heads Estela I. Creer and Jerry Enriquez.