CSO Desk Office - Calumpit, Bulacan

CSO Conference 2025
August 7, 2025 | 1:00 PM | Municipal Conference Room

Yesterday, the Municipality of Calumpit successfully held the CSO Conference in preparation for the upcoming accreditation of Civil Society Organizations and the selection of representatives to the Local Special Bodies.

The conference served as a platform to strengthen collaboration between the LGU and the CSO sector, emphasizing the vital role of community participation in local governance.

Key topics discussed:

The relevance of participatory governance in policy and program development

The newly issued DILG Memorandum Circular on CSO Accreditation, including updated requirements and procedures

The process for electing CSO representatives to the Local Special Bodies

We extend our gratitude to all participating organizations for their active engagement and commitment to building a transparent, accountable, and people-centered local government.

This gathering marks a renewed push for stronger citizen involvement and more inclusive decision-making in Calumpit.

📄 CSO Accreditation Forms:

https://tinyurl.com/CSO-Forms

📸 Scenes from the recently concluded CSO Conference 2025, held at the Municipal Conference Room yesterday.

𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗟 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 (𝗖𝗦𝗢𝘀) 🧡
In preparation for the accreditation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the selection of representatives to the Local Special Bodies (LSBs), the Municipality of Calumpit will be conducting a CSO Conference on August 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Municipal Conference Room.

Attendance at this activity is required prior to applying for accreditation with the Sangguniang Bayan. Specifically, the activity aims to discuss the following topics:

a) The relevance of participatory governance;
b) Guidelines on LGU accreditation of CSOs and the reconstitution of LSBs, including a discussion on completing the forms and requirements;
c) Avenues of CSO participation as provided for in RA 7160 and other relevant policies and issuances; and
d) Encouraging the formation of a local CSO network.

In relation to this, may we invite one (1) representative from your organization to attend the said activity.

For confirmation of attendance and other inquiries, you may contact the CSO Desk Officer at [email protected] and/or 0926 073 4925.

Your participation is crucial in ensuring inclusive local governance. We hope you can join us in this significant endeavor to promote participatory governance across the country.

Thank you, and best regards.

Sincerely,
HON. ZACARIAS C. CANDELARIA, M.D.
Municipal Vice Mayor / Presiding Officer

𝗣𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗗 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗟 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 (𝗖𝗦𝗢𝘀). 🧡 Inaanyayahan ng ating Ina ng Bayan, Mayor Lem Faustino, ang lahat ng organisasyon, samahan, at iba pang grupo pang-sosyo-sibiko na sumailalim sa akreditasyon ng ating Pamahalaang Bayan.

Ang layunin ng CSO accreditation ay bigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga mamamayan na magkaroon ng boses sa mga isyung lokal at pambayan, pati na rin sa mga nagnanais maging kinatawan ng mga Local Special Bodies, tulad ng:

-Local Development Council (LDC)
-Local Health Board (LHB)
-Local School Board (LSB)
-Peace and Order Council (POC)
-At iba pa.

Para sa mga samahan na nais magpa-akredit at para sa mga forms at kinakailangang dokumento, mangyaring mag-sign up gamit ang Google Form sa ibaba:

Google Form para sa Pagpaparehistro at Requirements:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17V2gxKvrzIhTIpb9IR5OOS6710Bo3Hxo?usp=drive_link

Para sa karagdagang detalye at impormasyon tungkol sa iskedyul ng accreditation at mga pangunahing aktibidad, makipag-ugnayan kay Ms. Mhaica Veronica S. Acosta, CSO Desk Officer / Municipal Planning and Development Office.

Magtulungan tayo para sa mas matagumpay na pagpapaunlad ng ating komunidad!

𝗣𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗗 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗟 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 (𝗖𝗦𝗢𝘀). 🧡 Inaanyayahan ng ating Ina ng Bayan, Mayor Lem Faustino, ang lahat ng organisasyon, samahan, at iba pang grupo pang-sosyo-sibiko na sumailalim sa akreditasyon ng ating Pamahalaang Bayan.

Ang layunin ng CSO accreditation ay bigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga mamamayan na magkaroon ng boses sa mga isyung lokal at pambayan, pati na rin sa mga nagnanais maging kinatawan ng mga Local Special Bodies, tulad ng:

-Local Development Council (LDC)
-Local Health Board (LHB)
-Local School Board (LSB)
-Peace and Order Council (POC)
-At iba pa.

Para sa mga samahan na nais magpa-akredit at para sa mga forms at kinakailangang dokumento, mangyaring mag-sign up gamit ang Google Form sa ibaba:

Google Form para sa Pagpaparehistro at Requirements:

https://forms.gle/NzdruefAVfpQTp7aA

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17V2gxKvrzIhTIpb9IR5OOS6710Bo3Hxo?usp=drive_link

Para sa karagdagang detalye at impormasyon tungkol sa iskedyul ng accreditation at mga pangunahing aktibidad, makipag-ugnayan kay Ms. Mhaica Veronica S. Acosta, CSO Desk Officer / Municipal Planning and Development Office.

Magtulungan tayo para sa mas matagumpay na pagpapaunlad ng ating komunidad!

📢 PABATID PARA SA LAHAT NG CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS (CSOs) 📢

Inaanyayahan ang lahat ng organisasyon, samahan, at iba pang grupo pang-sosyo-sibiko na sumailalim sa akreditasyon ng Pamahalaang Bayan.

Ang layunin ng CSO accreditation ay bigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga mamamayan na magkaroon ng boses sa mga isyung lokal at pambayan, pati na rin sa mga nagnanais maging kinatawan ng mga Local Special Bodies, tulad ng:

- Local Development Council (LDC)

- Local Health Board (LHB)

- Local School Board (LSB)

- Peace and Order Council (POC)

- At iba pa.

Para sa mga dati at bagong samahan na nais magpa-akredit at para sa mga forms at kinakailangang dokumento, mangyaring mag-sign up gamit ang Google Form sa ibaba:

Google Form para sa Pagpaparehistro at Requirements:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17V2gxKvrzIhTIpb9IR5OOS6710Bo3Hxo?usp=drive_link

Para sa karagdagang detalye at impormasyon tungkol sa iskedyul ng accreditation at mga pangunahing aktibidad, makipag-ugnayan kay Ms. Mhaica Veronica S. Acosta, CSO Desk Officer / Municipal Planning and Development Office.

Magtulungan tayo para sa mas matagumpay na pagpapaunlad ng ating komunidad!