Federalism roadshows set

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will launch on June 17 the first in a series of regional roadshows on federalism in Dumaguete City in its bid to impart its benefits for the country.

Taking off from the three-day launch in Dumaguete, the DILG will then conduct simultaneous rallies and trainings in the cities of Butuan and Legazpi on June 21-23, then Baguio and Tacloban on June 25-27.

“Federalism is about empowering the regions. This roadshow is a way of giving the regions importance by bringing the consultations and rallies closer to their homes,” says DILG Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Jonathan E. Malaya.

One of the highlights of the roadshow is the regional consultation to be spearheaded by the Consultative Committee (Concom) where the committee will present its initial draft and gather inputs from the regions.

The Concom tasked to review the 1987 Constitution is rushing to complete the initial draft of the proposed model for federalism before the roadshow begins.

“This is an opportunity for us to conduct an interactive campaign in the regions about the true nature of federalism. Once the people hear about the benefits, we at DILG are sure that support will surge,” said Malaya.

Also part of the roadshow is the training for accredited civil society organizations, national and local government partners, members of the regional project management team, and representatives of local government units.