DILG - Mandaue City

𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐮𝐞’𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

This office reiterates the standard processes of the frontline services of DILG Mandaue as embodied in the DILG Citizens’ Charter.

1. Processing of Barangay Officials Death and Burial Assistance (BODBA) for Fund Allocation by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM); https://tinyurl.com/ISO-BODBA

2. Issuance of Department Authority to LGUs for the Purchase of Motor Vehicles; https://tinyurl.com/ISO-APMV

3. Issuance of Certificate for Foreign Travel Authority of Local Government Officials and Employees; https://tinyurl.com/ISO-ForeignTravelAuthority

4. Issuance of Full Disclosure Policy (FDP) Compliance Certificate; https://tinyurl.com/ISO-FullDisclosurePolicy

5. Issuance of Department Authorization to Utilize Additional Confidential Funds of LGUs; https://tinyurl.com/ISO-ConfidentialFund

6. Issuance of Certificate for Service Rendered by Local/Barangay official for Application for CSC Eligibility; https://tinyurl.com/ISO-ServicesRendered and

7. Issuance of Certificate of Incumbency of Local Officials. https://tinyurl.com/ISO-Incumbency

We respectfully remind that any application with incomplete documentary requirements shall be RETURNED for compliance. The processing of the above-mentioned services will start upon receipt of complete requirements.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝘋𝘐𝘓𝘎 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘶𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘒𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘙𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘭 - 𝘋𝘐𝘓𝘎 7 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 84𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘳𝘢𝘸 𝘯𝘨 𝘒𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘶𝘦 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺

The City of Mandaue held a commemorative program for the 84th Araw ng Kagitingan Celebration at about 7:30 AM today, 9 April 2026, at the City Hall Grounds honoring the valor of Filipinos during World War II.

Mayor Thadeo Jovito M. Ouano led the ceremony and paid tribute to the courage and strength of every Mandauehanon.

“Courage today looks different… It is the worker who continues to show up every day despite rising costs. It is the parent who keeps going, bisan lisod, para sa pamilya. And it is our youth who continue to hope, to dream, and to work for a better future, even when things feel uncertain,” Mayor Ouano said in his message.

Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, Department Heads, Representatives of various agencies, including DILG Mandaue, Bureau of Fire and Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Mandaue City Police Office, Armed Forces of thé Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, Department of Education, the Order of the Knights of Columbus, and the Order of the Knights of Rizal - DILG 7 Chapter participated in the celebration.

Mayor Ouano ended his speech underscoring the importance of collective efforts and perseverance when he said: “The future of Mandaue will not be built by one person alone—but by all of us, choosing every day to do what is right, to help where we can, and to keep going.”

The celebration served as a reminder that Araw ng Kagitingan is not only remembering history but also about recognizing the courage and resilience, noting that modern day heroism is reflected in everyday acts of hard work.

READ | ‘NO EXCUSES ON TURNOVER’: DILG URGES EARLY INVENTORY PREPARATIONS FOR BARANGAYS, SKs

Months ahead of the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed all barangay and SK officials nationwide to begin early inventory and turnover preparations to ensure seamless governance at the grassroots.

Issued through Memorandum Circular No. 2026-021, the directive reinforces President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s push for accountability across all levels of government and aims to prevent disruptions in basic services during the transition of leadership in November.

“All barangay and SK officials must fully account for properties, financial records, documents, and money accountabilities before the assumption of newly elected officials,” the Department said.

To institutionalize the process, Punong Barangays are instructed to organize Barangay Inventory Teams (BITs), composed of barangay officials and community representatives, to oversee the documentation and turnover of all assets and records. SK Chairpersons are likewise directed to form SK Inventory Teams (SKITs), ensuring youth sector accountability is upheld.

These teams will conduct both initial and final inventories and will work closely with City and Municipal Assessment and Transition Teams to guarantee compliance and provide operational support throughout the transition period.

The directive is anchored on existing laws, including Presidential Decree No. 1445, the Local Government Code of 1991, and the SK Reform Act of 2015, all of which mandate proper management, documentation, and safeguarding of government resources.

The DILG warned that failure to properly turn over government properties and accountabilities may result in administrative and legal liability under existing laws, rules, and regulations.

The Department emphasized that a complete and transparent turnover is critical to ensuring continuity in public service and maintaining trust in local governance.

“Transitions should not interrupt service. This is about making sure every incoming official can continue delivering for their community from day one,” the Department added.

The BSKE is scheduled on the first Monday of November 2026.

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧, 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠-𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬

Barangays Pagsabungan, Bakilid, and Alang-Alang successfully conducted their First Semester CY 2026 Barangay Assembly today, March 14. The event gathers all barangay officials and their residents to present barangay accomplishments, ongoing programs and provide a venue for community concerns.

This year’s first semester Barangay Assembly, themed “Nagkakaisang Barangay Tungo sa Kalinisan, Kaayusan, Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran”, highlights the significance of unity in nation building.

LGOOs II Hannah Joy Cataluña, Reymund Cuizon and ADA IV Shadie Rose Rapada delivered the message of support on behalf of the DILG Mandaue City Director Jerome G. Gonzales, recognizing the barangays’ efforts and continued support to programs, projects and activities of the Department.

Also present during the activity were representatives from the Mandaue City Police Office and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Male and Female Dorm of Mandaue City reaffirming support in maintaining peace and order in the community.

The activity was conducted in compliance with Proclamation No. 599, series of 2018, which declares the Saturdays and Sundays of March and October of every year as Barangay Assembly Days.

𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐆𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐀𝐦𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

DILG Mandaue City conducted the 1st Consultation on the Local Government Code of 1991 Review and Amendment Program (LGC RevAmP) Focus Group Discussion on March 10, 2026, at the Mandaue City Hall Annex Building.

On behalf of Mandaue City Mayor Hon. Thadeo Jovito Ouano, Atty. Jebb Lynus Cane delivered a message of support, highlighting the importance of revisiting the Local Government Code as a cornerstone of local autonomy and good governance in the country.

LGOO VI Rothwel S. Pulido acknowledged the presence of all participants in the activity.

Jerome G. Gonzales, City Director of DILG Mandaue City, presented the rationale and objectives of the LGC RevAmP to the participants, including the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, LGU department heads and functionaries, Punong Barangays, and other representatives. He also facilitated the workshop.

During the consultation and workshop proper, the participants actively engaged in the discussions to ensure comprehensive inputs from various sectors. The insights gathered from the consultation will contribute to the development of responsive and forward-looking policy reform proposals aimed at strengthening local governance, enhancing service delivery, and promoting sustainable development in Mandaue City.

The activity concluded with the ranking of the consolidated thematic areas, highlighting the participants’ shared commitment and collaboration toward strengthening local governance.

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐩𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐬

The Mandaue City Awards Committee conducted a week-long assessment to evaluate the performance of the Lupons in the search for the awardees of the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) 2026. During the evaluation process, the committee conducted document reviews, data validation, and verification of records, as well as provided findings and recommendations to ensure an objective and comprehensive assessment.

The assessment team is composed of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) as Chairperson and the City Prosecutor’s Office as Vice-Chairperson. The members include representatives from the Municipal Trial Court in Cities, Liga ng mga Barangay, the Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Chairperson for Peace and Order, Mandaue City Police Office and a representative from the Civil Society Organization through the Bidlisiw Foundation.

The activity focused on the top 10 barangays, which were initially identified based on the documents submitted and the results of the table validation. These barangays subsequently underwent on-site evaluation conducted by the Mandaue City Awards Committee to further assess their compliance with the LTIA criteria and the effective implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay system.

𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼, 𝓜𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓪𝓾𝓮 𝓒𝓲𝓽𝔂!

Once again, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Mandaue City was named as one of the National Winners in the 2025 Local Legislative Awards in the Highly Urbanized City Category.

A significant feat in local legislation was attained as Mandaue City’s Sangguniang Panlungsod was awarded the 2nd outstanding Sangguniang Panlungsod in the country during the 2026 Philippine Councilors’ League National Congress held on March 5, 2026, at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.

This accomplishment is a testament to Mandaue City’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to public service in advancing local legislation that promotes transparent and people-centered governance.

In every empowered barangay and thriving community, there stands a woman working quietly, shaping progress with resilience and integrity.

This Women’s Month, DILG Mandaue honors the collective strength of women whose active and meaningful participation strengthens local governance and inspires inclusive progress.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬! 💜💪

𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Department of the Interior and Local Government – Mandaue City convened the Barangay Secretaries and Treasurers for its February meeting on February 26, 2026.

This initiative is part of its ongoing commitment to strengthen coordination at the barangay level to ensure compliance with established policies and reportorial requirements.

Congratulations Mandaue City on achieving a Highly Functional rating in the FY 2025 Anti-Drug Abuse Council Performance Audit.

𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐮𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝟕𝟔,𝟒𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

The DILG Mandaue Team successfully completed 76,425 steps in one activity as part of its Health and Wellness Program. Led by City Director Jerome Gonzales, the 15-strong team of DILG organic and LGU paid personnel conducted a wellness walk at the Mandani Bay boardwalk on 12 February 2026.

Through this initiative, the team actively promotes a healthy lifestyle, teamwork, and workplace well-being while taking meaningful steps toward a fitter and more productive public service.