12/11/2026
DICT Region 1 took part as Technical Working Member in the significant step toward digital innovation in local legislative governance at the 30th VMLP National Convention in Cagayan de Oro City.
Highlights included the presentation of the eLegis Reference System and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines (VMLP), headed by its National President and concurrent Pinili, Ilocos Norte Vice Mayor Maynard Francis Bumanglag, followed by the formal launch of the eLegis Reference System.
Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. graced the event, ably representing His Excellency Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. He underscored the importance of innovation to strengthen local governance.
With digital transformation at the forefront, the VMLP continues to advance its vision of a more connected, efficient, and future-ready local legislative sector and looks forward to strengthening this initiative through the participation and support of DICT R1.