TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN, FEBRUARY 10, 2021 – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) thru the Local Government Regional Resource Center (LGRRC) Cagayan Valley has entered into an agreement with the different National Government Agencies (NGAs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)/ Private Organizations (POs), Local Resource Institutions (LRIs), League of Municipalities and Barangay, and Government Financial Institutions (GFIs) to strengthen synergy and collaboration in implementing local development programs.

The MSAC organizational meeting cum MOA signing took place last February 9, 2021 through the Zoom platform. In his message, RD Jonathan Paul M. Leusen, Jr. said that due to the pandemic, people are experiencing economic hardships, therefore, agencies and institutions need to make their partnerships stronger to enable what is needed from them and prepare for the full devolution ahead. Activities such as this, should make the LGUs stronger to prepare and deliver better services to the people.

The keynote speech was delivered by LGA Assistant Director Esmeralda Daphne N. Purnell. She emphasized the importance of the organization of MSAC where it is the prime convergence point of various developmental partners in advancing good governance at the local level. Director Purnell said that this is the appropriate platform for sharing, establishing and exchanging of knowledge of ideas and harnessing capacities of various agencies to promote effectiveness, efficiency, learning and innovations on local governance.

The gains of the partnership were presented through audio-visual presentations from Tuguegarao City Government, PDEA, DOH, ISU, DTI and CSC.

The activity culminated with the ceremonial MOA signing of the different members signifying their commitment and oneness to the objectives and interests of the committee. (SOURCE: ADA IV Christian Florald P. Morco)