14/07/2025
DILG PRESS RELEASE
PR CODE NO. 2025-07-14-01
July 14, 2025
DILG to NEOs: Fulfill your election promises
Public service begins with the capacity to deliver—and the time to deliver is now.
This was the clear message of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to newly elected provincial leaders during the introductory course under the Newly Elected Officials (NEO) Performing Leadership for Uplifting Service (PLUS) Program.
DILG Undersecretary for Local Government Marlo Iringan said voters did not choose leaders based on promises alone—but on the hope that those promises would be turned into action. These include critical issues such as road and water systems, education, employment, and peace and order.
"Over the next three years, your actions will define how real these promises will become in the lives of your constituents," Iringan said.
“The people believed in you. Now, they are looking at you not just for words, but for performance,” he added.
Speaking on “Philippine Local Governance and Excellence in Public Service,” Iringan addressed the newly elected leaders during the kickoff of theNEO PLUS Program organized by the Local Government Academy, the DILG’s training arm for local officials.
He likewise reiterated the message of Secretary Jonvic Remulla, who earlier called on all local officials to lead with transformation, inspiration, and hope.
“You hold the power to shape your provinces and communities. Gamitin ninyo ang kapangyarihang ito, hindi para sa pansariling pakinabang, kundi para sa sama-samang pag-angat ng inyong mga nasasakupan,” Iringan emphasized.
He also assured the new local chief executives of the DILG’s continued support, capacity development, and mentorship to help them govern effectively and bring real results to their communities. # # #
