DILG Zamboanga del Sur

A Well-Deserved Milestone: Dave M. Barrot Officially Takes Oath as Provincial Director

A proud and meaningful milestone for the DILG-Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Office as Dave M. Barrot officially took his oath following his appointment as Provincial Director on May 23, 2026 at the Regional Trial Court Branch 19, Pagadian City, before Executive Judge Hon. Romeo T. Descallar.

The appointment marks another significant achievement in his years of dedicated public service and steadfast commitment to advancing responsive, accountable, and effective local governance. Through his leadership, humility, integrity, and outcome-driven perspective in public service, Provincial Director Barrot continues to inspire the DILG-ZDS family in delivering meaningful and impactful programs and services to the communities they serve.

From being an Officer-in-Charge Provincial Director to officially becoming a full-fledged Provincial Director, this achievement stands as a testament to his hard work, perseverance, and passion for public service.

The entire DILG-Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Office proudly celebrates this remarkable milestone and extends its heartfelt congratulations to Provincial Director Dave M. Barrot.

Strengthening Local Health Governance in Zamboanga del Sur

The Provincial Department of Health Office (PDOHO)-Zamboanga del Sur, headed by Dr. Agnes E. Fernando, DMO V, in coordination with the DILG-Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Office headed by Provincial Director Dave M. Barrot, successfully conducted the Rollout of the Guidebook on Operationalizing the Local Health Board.

The activity gathered City and Municipal Local Government Operations Officers (C/MLGOOs) and City/Municipal Health Officers (C/MHOs) across the province to deepen their understanding of the vital roles and functions of Local Health Boards in promoting effective and responsive local health governance.

Through the discussions facilitated by Dr. Fernando and the PDOHO DMO IVs, participants gained valuable insights on strengthening collaboration among local stakeholders, enhancing health planning and decision-making processes, and ensuring better health outcomes for communities.

Together, we continue to build stronger and more responsive local health systems for every Zamboangueño.

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚! 𝑨𝒎𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒂 𝑽. 𝑭𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒛🎉🎂

May God bless you with peace of mind and a joyful heart. May He continue to lead you toward success and meaningful achievements. Your 𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆 𝐙𝐃𝐒 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 is supporting you always.

𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆-𝐙𝐃𝐒 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐆𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐀𝐦𝐏 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥/𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬

The DILG Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Office, under the leadership of Provincial Director Dave M. Barrot, in partnership with J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC), conducted the Provincial Consultation for the Local Government Code (LGC) Review and Amendment Program (RevAmP) focusing on Financial/Fiscal Reforms on May 26, 2026 at JHCSC Pagadian Campus, Balangasan District, Pagadian City.

The consultation forms part of the continuing efforts to revisit and strengthen the Local Government Code of 1991 after more than three decades of implementation and ensure that its provisions remain responsive to present-day governance challenges and local development needs.

The activity gathered representatives from national government agencies (NGAs), local government units (LGUs), members of the Sanggunian at the provincial, city, and municipal levels, Presidents of the different leagues of the Zamboanga del Sur Chapter, civil society organizations (CSOs), development partners, academe, and DILG Cluster Heads and concerned field officers.

The breakout workshop discussions were facilitated by Atty. Romylyn O. Regidor, CPA, Dean of the JHCSC College of Law, and Atty. Esther Marie S. Ringon-Ebal, Legal Officer of JHCSC, with Mr. Charl’s Irveen O. Torrecampo serving as Lead Documenter together with the assigned team documenters who assisted in the documentation and consolidation of workshop outputs and policy recommendations.

Participants engaged in discussions, workshops, and plenary sessions focusing on public financial management, local taxation, fiscal sustainability, and local autonomy, generating policy inputs and recommendations that will serve as part of the provincial inputs for the upcoming Regional Decentralization Conference (REDECON).

The activity highlighted the importance of collaborative governance and meaningful stakeholder participation in shaping responsive and future-ready local governance reforms. Through strengthened partnerships among government, academe, civil society, and development partners, the consultation served as a vital platform for advancing inclusive, adaptive, and evidence-based policy recommendations for the continued strengthening of local autonomy and decentralization.

𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄-𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐰𝐨 (𝟐) 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆-𝐙𝐃𝐒

The DILG-Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Office welcomed representatives from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) during the turnover of two (2) beneficiaries under the Government Internship Program (GIP) on May 20, 2026.

The activity highlighted the continuing partnership between DILG and DOLE in providing meaningful workplace exposure and learning opportunities for the youth through government service and practical office experience.

The two GIP beneficiaries were formally introduced and oriented on their respective office assignments and roles in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Provincial Office. Their deployment is expected to further enhance administrative and technical support within the office while providing them valuable experience in public service and professional development.

The activity further reaffirmed the commitment of both agencies in promoting youth empowerment, skills development, and workforce readiness through collaborative employment and internship initiatives.

The DILG - Zamboanga del Sur joins our Muslim brothers and sisters in the observance of Eid’l Adha.

May this sacred celebration inspire peace, love, sacrifice, compassion, and unity among all communities. Wishing everyone a blessed and meaningful Eid al-Adha Mubarak!

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑩. 𝑫𝒂𝒂𝒏!🎉🎂

May God bless you with wisdom to lead, strength to persevere, and humility to serve. May He continue to guide you in every decision you make. Your 𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆 𝐙𝐃𝐒 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 is always here for you.

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝑴𝒂𝒆 𝑯. 𝑰𝒘𝒂𝒚!🎉🎂

May God bless you and grant you more opportunities to grow and inspire others. May your days be filled with grace and gratitude. Your 𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆 𝐙𝐃𝐒 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 is always behind you.

On May 19, 2026, the 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 (𝐏𝐃𝐌𝐔) 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 successfully conducted a Technical Assistance activity at Local Government Unit of Margosatubig.

The activity focused on providing guidance, knowledge and support for the implementation of locally funded projects through 𝐑𝐒𝐒𝐀, 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝟐𝟎; online monitoring tools, use to directly know the overall project status & progress, and the evaluation and assessment of the LGUs’ 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (𝐋𝐏𝐌𝐂) as well as its orientation to deepen the LGUs’ understanding in relation to their implemented projects.

The successful conduct of the activity highlighted the commitment of DILG ZDS PO in promoting efficient local governance and enhancing the delivery of public services in the municipality.