CRFV Partners with DILG-CAR for CivicAdemy Program Success

December 2025 – Baguio City, Cordillera Administrative Region

Photo Credits: DILG Cordillera (​https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BnMK7XR35/?mibextid=wwXIfr)

The Council for the Restoration of Filipino Values (CRFV) proudly participated in DILG Cordillera's landmark CivicAdemy initiatives, strengthening civil society engagement in local governance across the Cordilleras. CRFV representatives actively contributed to the program's Training of Trainers and official launch ceremonies.

CivicAdemy: Empowering CSOs for Good Governance

CRFV joined government agencies, civil society organizations (CSOs), and Local Research Institutes (LRIs) for the CivicAdemy Training of Trainers (November 24-26) at Plaza Lodge Hotel, Baguio City. The three-day event equipped facilitators with core modules on:

• Values and Leadership
• Local Governance
• Strategic Communication

This collaborative platform operationalizes DILG's Strategic Plan 2023–2028 and the 6th Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP) National Action Plan.

Grand Launch and MOA Signing

The program culminated with the grand launching and ceremonial signing of the CivicAdemy Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on November 26. Multi-sector partners formalized their commitment to cascade CivicAdemy modules regionwide, fostering genuine citizen participation, accountability, and shared responsibility.
DILG-CAR Assistant Regional Director Ruperto B. Maribbay Jr., delivering Regional Director Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda's message, emphasized creating an enabling environment for civic actors as equal partners in governance.

CRFV's Strategic Role

CRFV National Director Nathaniel A. Saquiban represented the organization, bringing expertise in values restoration to enrich the curriculum. "CivicAdemy aligns perfectly with CRFV's mandate to restore Filipino values as the foundation of ethical governance," stated Saquiban. "We're honored to partner with DILG-CAR in equipping CSOs for transformative local leadership."

Looking Forward

CRFV commits to supporting CivicAdemy's rollout across Cordillera provinces, ensuring CSO representatives are equipped with values-driven governance skills. This partnership exemplifies CRFV's nationwide collaboration with DILG, PNP, and local governments to promote Matino, Mahusay, at Maaasahan na Serbisyo Publiko.