Written by: Andrea Leonar

February 13, 2024 a Collective IPAT-SIAD Team (CIT) Meeting was conducted at the Baganihan Hall of New Lucena, Iloilo. There were 38 participants attended the meeting composed of Municipal Department Heads and CSO representatives.  During the meeting, the SEA Program Staff presented the major activities conducted through IPAT-SIAD Program from December 2023 to February 2024. The support of the Municipal LGU was greatly appreciated to the success of IPAT-SIAD Program wherein they extended technical assistance as resource person in capacity building activities, BDC organizing, legislative support in the formation of People’s Council and likewise the active CSO participation both at the barangay and municipal level.

Hon. SB Member Jocelyn Espia expressed her gratitude to the IPAT-SIAD program and the continued support of the different sectors for further development of the Municipality. The meeting was a success and upcoming activities were introduced to the CIT members for resource collaboration.