In a strong push to uphold good governance, accountability, and seamless leadership transition, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), through its regional and field offices, is requiring all newly elected local officials—including governors, mayors, vice mayors, and sanggunian members—to participate in the Executive Briefing for Newly Elected Officials (NEOs).

The initiative is part of the DILG’s continuing efforts to strengthen local governance during the critical first 100 days in office. The briefing equips officials with the knowledge, tools, and strategic pathways necessary to lead with integrity, transparency, and purpose. Sessions include evidence-based insights, local governance diagnostics, and context-specific recommendations tailored to each Local Government Unit (LGU).

Local Governance Transition Teams (LGTTs) facilitate the orientation of newly elected officials, oversee the inventory of local government properties, manage the turn-over process, and prepare the Final Transition Report. These efforts support the national directive to make LGUs more accountable, responsive, and future ready.

The briefings are currently being conducted across all 17 regions, with 1,045 LGUs having completed their sessions to date. A key tool featured in the briefings is the Governance Assessment Report (GAR), which helps local leaders identify performance gaps and set priority areas for their administration.

The Executive Briefing also serves as the formal entry point to the three-year NEO Performing Leadership for Uplifting Service (NEO PLUS) Program, which provides strategic leadership and management training to new and returning officials from July to August 2025.

Through these efforts, the DILG reaffirms its commitment to support the President’s agenda of empowering local governments, fostering responsive and effective governance, and building stronger institutions across all levels of government.

Original Article At: https://dilg.gov.ph/news/Promoting-Good-Governance-DILG-Conducts-Executive-Briefings-for-New-Local-Officials/NC-2025-1131