Activity overview
On 14 July 2026, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region V successfully conducted the PH-OGP Localization Program: Cohort LGU Mentoring and Technical Assistance Activity for Flagship Program Formulation in the Municipalities of Bula and Magarao, Camarines Sur, under Phase 2 of the PH-OGP Co-Creation Process — Selection of the Flagship Program.
Bula, Camarines Sur
In Bula, the activity gathered its Steering Committee, comprising local officials, department heads, and civil society organizations (CSOs), in identifying a flagship program that truly reflects the aspirations and needs of the community.
Mayor Manuel A. Ibasco, Jr., underscored that being selected as one of the eight (8) first-cohort LGUs is not only a recognition, but a responsibility to embed the values of transparency, accountability, and participation in local governance.
Hon. Nellie P. Largo, Vice Mayor, likewise reaffirmed the importance of sustained collaboration between the LGU, the Sangguniang Bayan, and CSOs, recognizing citizen participation as essential in identifying priority programs and ensuring that development initiatives reach those who need them most.
Building on the municipality's successful initiatives such as the CSO Academy, Community-Driven Development Program, and Expanded Project Monitoring and Evaluation, stakeholders emphasized that effective planning must be rooted in evidence, community participation, and collaborative decision-making.