DILG Sorsogon City

24/10/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆!

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) - City Operations Office extends its warmest congratulations to the 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 (𝗟𝗚𝗨) 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, under the esteemed leadership of Hon. Ma. Ester E. Hamor, City Mayor and 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗱-𝗮𝗻 for its remarkable achievements during the Aldaw nin Honra Regional Recognition ceremony, held at The Pepperland Hotel, Legazpi City, on October 23, 2026.

LGU Sorsogon City received multiple recognitions for its accomplishments in Local Governance and public service, namely:

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
🏆 Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP)

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
🏆 Exemplary LGU in Child friendly Governance
🏆 Exemplary LGU in Ease of Doing Business (EODB)
🏆 Exemplary LGU in the 2026 Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Audit
🏆 Exemplary LGU in the Local Committee on Anti-Traffcking and Violence Against Women and their Children (LCAT-VAWC) Assessment
🏆 Exemplary LGU in the Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) Assessment

𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
🏆 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 (𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘌𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘶𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘱𝘢 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴)
🏆 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 (𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩-𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘊𝘈𝘛-𝘝𝘈𝘞𝘊 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘊𝘗𝘊 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴)

At the Barangay level, 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗱-𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝗨𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗽𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 (𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗔), highlighting its efforts in promoting effective and accessible barangay justice.

These awards recognize the LGU of Sorsogon City's accomplishments in promoting good local governance, strengthening programs for the protection of women and children, and ensuring effective project implementation, reflecting its continued commitment to excellence in public service.

May these achievements inspire the LGU and its barangays to sustain their accomplishments, further strengthen local governance initiatives, and advance inclusive and sustainable development for the benefit of its constituents.

𝘿𝙞𝙤𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙨!

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘴: 𝘋𝘐𝘓𝘎 𝘙𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘰 𝘍𝘣 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘦

14/10/2026

Happy Birthday, Ma’am Cheryss O. Flestado! 🥳💛 May you always be blessed with wisdom, strength, and joy as you continue to lead and inspire others. May your special day be filled with love, laughter, and countless blessings.

30/09/2026

𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧

The DILG Sorsogon City Operations Office continued its monitoring and technical assistance efforts to promote the timely submission of the weekly BarKaDa and monthly BaRCO reports among barangays in Sorsogon City for the month of August.

Through regular coordination and monitoring, the Office continues to promote accurate and timely reporting as a means of strengthening barangay accountability, participation, and compliance with mandated programs and initiatives.

These continuing efforts also support the sustained implementation of the KALINISAN Program and contribute to more responsive and organized barangay governance.

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁:
https://tinyurl.com/2s4j22xu

08/09/2026

Guide on Foreign Travel Authority 🧳✈️

Under DILG Circular No. 2026-017, all local government officials, elected and appointed as well as employees, who intend to travel abroad, whether for official or personal purposes are required to secure a Foreign Travel Authority (FTA).

📝 Here's a quick guide to help you though the requirements, process and the delegated approving authority that you need to know.
🚨Ensure adherence to existing rules and regulations to avoid delays in your travel approval.
📥Apply through the FTA Online System (FTA OS) at www.fta.dilg.gov.ph

26/08/2026

𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧

The DILG Sorsogon City Operations Office highlights the compliance of barangays in Sorsogon City in submitting their weekly BarKaDa and monthly BaRCO reports for the month of July.

Through continuous monitoring and technical assistance, the Office supports barangays in ensuring timely and consistent submission of reports. These efforts contribute to strengthening barangay participation and accountability in local governance, while sustaining the implementation of the KALINISAN Program and other mandated programs and initiatives.

𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩:
https://tinyurl.com/27tuppjr

24/08/2026

BAGO ANG ELEKSYON, ALAMIN ANG TUNGKULIN.
BAGO MAGLINGKOD, UNAWAIN ANG PANANAGUTAN.

Handa ka na bang maging isang Punong Barangay?

Bago tumakbo sa posisyon, mahalagang malaman at maunawaan ang tunay na mandato, mga tungkulin, at responsibilidad na kaakibat ng pamumuno sa barangay.

Samahan kami sa BALANGIBOG EPISODE 20: PRE-BNEO SERIES – ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE PUNONG BARANGAY sa August 25, 2026 sa ganap na alas 9:00 n umaga, kasama ang ating Resource Speaker, Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober Jr., CESO III, Regional Director, DILG Region V.

Alamin ang mahalagang papel ng Punong Barangay bilang pangunahing pinuno ng pamahalaang barangay at bilang lingkod ng kanyang komunidad.

BAGO ANG ELEKSYON, ALAMIN ANG TUNGKULIN.
BAGO MAGLINGKOD, UNAWAIN ANG PANANAGUTAN.

Handa ka na bang maging isang Punong Barangay?

Bago tumakbo sa posisyon, mahalagang malaman at maunawaan ang tunay na mandato, mga tungkulin, at responsibilidad na kaakibat ng pamumuno sa barangay.

Samahan kami sa BALANGIBOG EPISODE 20: PRE-BNEO SERIES – ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE PUNONG BARANGAY sa August 25, 2026 sa ganap na alas 9:00 n umaga, kasama ang ating Resource Speaker, Atty. Arnaldo E. Escober Jr., CESO III, Regional Director, DILG Region V.

Alamin ang mahalagang papel ng Punong Barangay bilang pangunahing pinuno ng pamahalaang barangay at bilang lingkod ng kanyang komunidad.

07/08/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗠 𝗖𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗡𝗢. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟬𝟮𝟭 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗠 𝗡𝗢. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟬𝟯𝟳 "𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦 (𝗦𝗦𝗭) 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘", 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Sorsogon City Operations Office successfully conducted an orientation on DILG Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2026-021 and MC No. 2026-037 for the Punong Barangays, Barangay Secretaries, and Barangay Treasurers on August 6, 2026.

The orientation focused on the policy guidelines for ensuring a smooth governance transition through the proper conduct of the physical inventory, verification, and documentation of all Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) properties prior to the assumption of office by the newly-elected or incoming Barangay and SK Officials. These measures aim to promote accountability, transparency, and the orderly transfer of responsibilities.

The activity was led by City Local Government Operations Officer, Cheryss O. Flestado together with the City Assessment and Transition Team headed by Atty. Christine Meralpes, Chairperson, Ms. Nancy Caballero, Vice Chairperson, and the rest of the team members who discussed the procedures and responsibilities necessary to ensure a systematic and accountable turnover of all Barangay and SK properties.

The DILG Sorsogon City Operations Office also recognized the Barangay Secretaries who demonstrated exemplary commitment, dedication, and valuable contributions to the updated and timely submission of required reports on the barangay's compliance to the DILG programs and activities.

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 – 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

1. Sec. Jenylyn Luces - Brgy. Cabid-an
2. Sec. Enrico Labayandoy - Brgy. Buhatan
3. Sec. Sheryl Entico - Brgy. Jamislagan
4. Sec. Siony Macapagal - Brgy. Rawis
5. Sec. Ellen Ditan - Brgy. Roro
6. Sec. Jonnie Destajo - Brgy. Bucal-Bucalan
7. Sec. Emma Galido - Brgy. Basud
8. Sec. Vincent Jhon Labayo - Brgy. Panlayaan
9. Sec. Janine Laguna - Brgy. Marinas
10. Sec. Jessa Kristil Legaspi - Brgy. San Isidro, West

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 – 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

1. Sec. Enrico Labayandoy - Brgy. Buhatan
2. Sec. Sheryl Entico - Brgy. Jamislagan
3. Sec. Siony Macapagal - Brgy. Rawis
4. Sec. Ellen Ditan - Bgry. Roro
4. Sec. Emma Galido - Brgy. Basud
5. Sec. Princess Nathalie Lascano - Brgy. Talisay
6. Sec. Regina Lomibao - Brgy. Bitan-o
7. Sec. Jenylyn Luces - Brgy. Cabid-an
8. Sec. Althea Bolima - Brgy. Buenavista, Bacon
9. Sec. Mary Ann Fortuny - Brgy. Pangpang
10. Sec. Janine Laguna - Brgy. Marinas

The Top 10 Performing Barangays for the First and Second Quarter of 2026 were earlier commended for their outstanding performance during the Liga Session held on July 17, 2026.

The orientation and recognition conducted, reflects the DILG Sorsogon City Operation Office's steadfast commitment in strengthening barangay governance by promoting accountability, ensuring proper discharge of duties and responsibilities, and recognizing the performance and dedication of barangay officials who continue to uphold responsive, transparent, and people-centred public service.

04/08/2026

IN PHOTOS | DILG V inobserbahan ang implementasyon ng KNP sa Lungsod ng Sorsogon

Nagsagawa ng on-site monitoring ang Kagawaran ng Interyor at Lokal na Pamahalaan Rehiyon Singko, sa pamamagitan ng Dibisyon ng Pagpapaunlad ng Kakayahan ng Lokal na Pamahalaan, para sa programang KADIWA ng Pangulo (KNP) sa Bulwagang Panglungsod ng Sorsogon noong Hulyo 31, 2026.

Ang Panrehiyong Pangkat Tagasubaybay ay binubuo nina LGOO IV Juniecel M. Fajardo at LGOO II Jaspher E. Cariño, kasama ang Pangunahing Taga-ugnay mula sa DILG Sorsogon, LGOO II Johanna Faye Lopez na layuning suriin ang progreso ng programa.

Sa nasabing pagbisita, nakipag-ugnayan ang pangkat kay Acting CGADH I, Atty. Divine Grace D. Diesta ng Tanggapan ng Panlungsod na Agrikultor upang obserbahan ang lokal na operasyon at talakayin ang patuloy na suporta para rito.

Bilang bahagi ng kanilang mga tungkulin at responsibilidad, patuloy na sumusuporta ang Kagawaran ng Interyor at Lokal na Pamahalaan Rehiyon Singko sa pagpapatupad ng mga inisyatibo ng KNP ng mga LGU sa buong rehiyon.

28/07/2026

𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧

The DILG Sorsogon City Operations Office presents the compliance of barangays in Sorsogon City in submitting their weekly BarKaDa and monthly BaRCO reports for the month of June. The Office continuously monitors the submission of reports and provides technical assistance to facilitate timely compliance, while encouraging barangays to maintain their active participation and commitment toward promoting effective local governance and supporting the sustained implementation of the KALINISAN Program and other mandated programs and initiatives.

𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩:
https://tinyurl.com/4ur8dr9v

21/07/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗠 𝗖𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗡𝗢. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟬𝟯𝟴 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗢. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟬𝟮𝟭, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟭𝟬 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗚𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Sorsogon City Operations Office attended the Liga ng mga Barangay Meeting, which convened the Punong Barangays and Barangay Treasurers on July 17, 2026, for the discussion of DILG Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2026-038 and MC No. 2026-021. The session provided updates and guidance on the salient provisions of the memoranda to ensure their proper implementation and compliance at the barangay level.

The session was presided over by Hon. Nestor J. Baldon, Liga ng mga Barangay President, in the presence of LGOO VI Cheryss O. Flestado, City Local Government Operations Officer of DILG Sorsogon City. During the session, the Top 10 Performing Barangays of Sorsogon City for the First and Second Quarters of 2026 were recognized for their exemplary performance and steadfast commitment to excellence in local governance, effective public service delivery, compliance with DILG directives, and the implementation of mandated programs and initiatives.

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝘀 – 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

1. Cabid-an
2. Buhatan
3. Jamislagan
4. Rawis
5. Roro
6. Bucal-Bucalan
7. Basud
8. Panlayaan
9. Marinas
10. San Isidro, West

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝘀 – 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

1. Buhatan
2. Jamislagan
3. Rawis
4. Roro and Basud (Tie)
5. Talisay
6. Bitan-o
7. Cabid-an
8. Buenavista, Bacon
9. Pangpang
10. Marinas

𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣:
https://tinyurl.com/4rj3apt2

The discussion and recognition activity underscore DILG Sorsogon City's continuing commitment to strengthening barangay governance, promoting accountability, and inspiring excellence among barangays in delivering responsive, transparent, and people-centered local governance.