NDMU Honored as Development Partner by DILG Region XII at 35th Local Government Month Celebration

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) was recognized as a Development Partner by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region XII during the celebration of the 35th Local Government Month on October 19, 2026, at the Greenleaf Hotel in General Santos City.

Representing the university, Sheila B. Roma, MPA, Director of the Research and Publication Center, received the Plaque of Appreciation recognizing NDMU’s partnership and contribution to local governance and development initiatives in the Soccsksargen region.

The recognition was conferred through the Local Governance Consortium in Soccsksargen and its development partners, highlighting the importance of collaboration among government agencies, academic institutions, and other stakeholders in strengthening local governance and advancing community development.

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Anchored on the theme “Beyond Best, Always Better,” the celebration underscored the continuing commitment of local government institutions and their partners to excellence, innovation, and responsive public service.

This recognition affirms the university’s continuing role as a development partner in the region and strengthens its commitment to contributing to inclusive and sustainable development through education, research, and collaboration.