DILG San Francisco, Southern Leyte

16/09/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER!

The gentle giants are calling you back to Pintuyan!

Get ready to experience one of Southern Leyte’s most unforgettable adventures as the Whale Shark Interaction in Pintuyan officially reopens on October 1, 2026! 🐋

Swim alongside the majestic tiki-tiki in their natural habitat, witness their gentle presence up close, and create memories that will last a lifetime. 🌊✨

Whether it’s your first encounter or you’re coming back for another magical experience. Pintuyan is ready to welcome you back to the sea.

📅 OPENING DATE: October 1, 2026
📍 Pintuyan, Southern Leyte
🐋 Whale Shark Interaction — OPEN!

Your next great ocean adventure starts here.
Come to Pintuyan. Meet the gentle giants.

-Tiki

15/09/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐀 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓

September 15, 2026 | San Francisco, Southern Leyte

The Local School Board (LSB) of San Francisco convened on September 15, 2026 through a hybrid meeting, combining face-to-face and online participation.

The meeting primarily discussed preparations and coordination for the upcoming Integrated Area of Development (IAD) Meet, focusing on the necessary support, coordination, and logistical requirements to ensure the successful participation of the Municipality’s schools and learners.

The meeting also provided an avenue for the LSB members and education stakeholders to strengthen coordination and support for the continuing development of quality and inclusive basic education in the municipality.

15/09/2026

𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆, 𝐏𝐍𝐏, 𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐂 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐑𝐔𝐆-𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

September 15, 2026 | San Francisco Municipal Police Station

The DILG San Francisco, San Francisco Municipal Police Station, and Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) convened representatives from the barangays on September 15, 2026 to strengthen efforts toward the retention of drug-cleared status.

The activity focused on reinforcing the barangays’ responsibilities in sustaining their drug-clearing gains, including continued implementation of SICAP-BADAC, documentation, monitoring, and community-based anti-drug initiatives.

The convergence also provided an avenue to discuss the requirements, challenges, and interventions necessary to ensure that barangays remain drug-cleared and resilient against the resurgence of illegal drug activities.

The DILG, PNP, and ADAC emphasized the importance of strong barangay leadership, active community participation, and sustained inter-agency coordination in maintaining a safe and drug-cleared community.

15/09/2026

𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐎𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐀𝐘:
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓

The Municipality of San Francisco, Southern Leyte underwent the PAGSUBAY: 2026 Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Audit on September 15, 2026, led by an Inter-Agency Audit Team from the DILG Regional and Provincial Offices and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

The activity aimed to validate ground-level processes and provide technical assistance toward modernized frontline services.

The audit proper included Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and BOSS/OSCP onsite inspection, followed by inter-agency deliberations and an Exit Conference.

The audit covered the Municipality’s compliance and implementation in the following areas:

• Committee on Anti-Red Tape (CART)/Regulatory Reform Team
• Citizen’s Charter (CitCha)
• Streamlined procedures for business clearances, permits, certifications and authorizations, including BPLS, BPCO, Shooting Location Permit, Energy Infrastructure Projects, EVOSS, and integration of Barangay Clearance
• Accountability of Heads of Offices
• Paleng-QR Ph Plus
• Rationalization of Fees and Charges
• Telco Monitoring
• Other challenges, interventions, and innovations

Representatives from the Office of the Mayor, Sangguniang Bayan, BPLO, BFP, Municipal Engineering Office, HRMDO, Municipal Treasurer’s Office, MPDO, Municipal Budget Office, Tourism Office, MDRRMO, Sanitary Inspection, Municipal Civil Registrar, Municipal Assessor’s Office, Municipal Health Office, and other concerned offices participated in the audit.

The Municipality appreciates the technical guidance of the audit team as it continues to strengthen efficient, transparent, accountable, and citizen-centered frontline services.

11/09/2026

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚!

(4) LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS OFFICER VI (LGOO VI)
(1) ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER V (HRMO III)
(1) LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS OFFICER III (LGOO III)
(2) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II (CLERK IV)
(1) ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE VI (CLERK III)

To apply, visit the link: https://bit.ly/September2026Vacancy or scan the QR code given. The deadline for submitting your requirements is on September 20, 2026 at exactly 11:59 PM.

09/09/2026