Moises Padilla Vice Mayor Pimpoy Yulo*
Moises Padilla Vice Mayor Pimpoy Yulo spearheaded the Civil Society Conference held Tuesday, August 5, at the municipal auditorium of the town.
More 85 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) attended the CSO conference.
With the Vice Mayor Sangguniang Bayan Members Dowen Michael Ogatis, Sally Alconera, and SB staff.
Yulo also personally invited the officers of associations, organizations, and NGOs to be present during the accreditation proper that will be held on August 9 to 31.
He also offered assistance with transportation and notarization of documents for those processing their accreditation.
On his part DILG MLGOO Caesar Abkilan Jr. provided an explanation of the role of CSOs in Participatory Governance through audio-visual presentations.
He also discussed the different Local Special Bodies where CSOs can actively participate as partners.
CSO Desk Officer Designate Michelle Jungco explained the purpose of the CSO Conference and emphasized the importance of CSO participation. SB Secretary Maria Theresa Grajales also discussed the guidelines and requirements for accreditation, which are to be submitted to the SB Office from August 6 to 18, 2025.
Following the accreditation proper, the selection of CSO representatives to the Local Special Bodies and the organization of the Local People’s Council is scheduled for the first week of September.*