On September 8, 2023, the Local Governance Regional Resource Center IX, with support from LGPRC Zamboanga del Sur, convened a meeting with the Local Government Unit of Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur. The purpose of this meeting was to introduce the aspiration of extending the presence of LGRCs to all levels of Local Governments in Region IX.

DMO V Pamela Grace G. Amantiad, from the Local Government Capacity Development Division, DILG Regional Office IX, introduced the Specialized Knowledge Institutes in Local Leadership (SKILL) during the presentation. The event was graced by the presence of Hon. Junaflor S. Cerilles, MLGOO Dihsie R. Lauron, Cluster Head Teresita A. Catalbas, LGOO II Yanna Gabrielle I. Nasol, LYDO Vee Arr Cruz, and MSWDO Elaine May R. Salipada.