Larena, Siquijor, 12 February 2024. The Municipal Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Coordinating Board of the Local Government Unit of Larena in the province of Siquijor convened last 12 February 2024 at the SB Session Hall in preparation for the 2024 CBMS operation in the said municipality.  

Prior to the convening proper, Hon. Cyrus Vincent M. Calibo, the municipal mayor issued Executive Order No. 006, Series of 2024 an order organizing the Larena Municipal CBMS Coordinating Board and defining the composition and functions of the council members.

The honorable mayor presided the convening and expressed his gratitude on the support of PSA in the coming 2024 CBMS operation. The convening was also attended by Engr. Christine D. Masayon, Assistant to the MPDC as one of the members of the core team of the CBMS and heads and representatives from the different departments such as LCR, MSWD, Budget Division, Accounting Office, RHU, Tourism Office, DRRM, MAO, LGOO. Representatives from the Philippine National Police, Larena Police Station, Department of Education and the President of the Association of Barangay Captains were also present.

During the convening, overview and objectives, scope and coverage of the 2024 CBMS, its legal bases, data privacy and confidentiality of information were discussed by Srss Jill Bernadette C. Abing and SS II Rosario S. Atay. It was followed by the discussion of the roles and responsibilities of the members of the MCCBs as per CBMS Council Resolutions Nos. 1 and 2. It was also included in the convening the possible assistance that will be provided by the board for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the CBMS operation in the locality.