30/10/2026
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IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY โ DILG Iligan City Director Maria Maida B. Daniot served as a resource speaker for Stories from the Field: Building LGU Relationships and Creating Meaningful Change during AGOS: Amplifying Good Practices, Outcomes, and Solutions โ Orientation on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Impact Documentation for the Layag Awards Circle of Winners of DILG R9, held on October 28, 2026, at Badsbrotel Suites, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay.
Drawing from her years of experience as a DILG field officer, CD Maida shared practical lessons on taking initiative, finding solutions despite limited resources, building trust with local government units (LGUs), and turning technical assistance into meaningful results. She emphasized that effective governance goes beyond issuing directives and monitoring compliance; it requires working alongside local partners, understanding their challenges, and helping them translate policies into practical action.
Through stories from her public service journey, including the development of the Community-Based Rehabilitation Program in Malaybalay City and improvements to existing governance initiatives, she illustrated how meaningful change often begins with recognizing a need, reaching out to the right partners, and staying committed until solutions take shape. She also underscored the importance of continuous learning, adaptability, and building the capacity of people and institutions to sustain progress.
A recipient of the prestigious Singsing ng Tanikala Award in 2019, CD Maida reminded participants that recognition should never be the primary goal of public service. What matters more is the difference we make, the systems we improve, the people we empower, and the communities we help transform.
As she shared in her message, โWhen we make recognition our goal, we may focus on being noticed. But when we make service our purpose, we focus on making a difference.โ
AGOS serves as a platform for learning and sharing good practices among LGUs of Region 9, strengthening their capacity to document governance innovations, demonstrate measurable outcomes, and communicate the lasting impact of their initiatives.
For CD Maida, the journey of public service is not simply about completing tasks or earning awards. It is about doing the work that needs to be done, helping others succeed, and leaving behind a legacy that continues to make a difference long after the work is finished.
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