History

The CALABARZON is located in the southern part of the main island of Luzon. Easily accessible, it is a popular destination for Filipino families living in Manila.

The CALABARZON Region is the result of the splitting of the Southern Tagalog Region into two (2) on the basis of Executive Order No. 103 issued in 2002.

EO 103 separated CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) from MIMAROPA (Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan).

Through Executive Order No. 246 issued on October 28, 2003, Calamba City was designated as CALABARZON's Regional Center.

CALABARZON Mission Statement

The DILG IV-A is committed in the development of peaceful and self-reliant, progressive, globally competitive and God-centered Local Government Units and communities through the implementation of appropriate and responsive development programs by a corps of healthy, helpful, honest and hardworking human resource in an environment of peace and harmony.

Vision

The DILG is the primary catalyst for Excellence in Local Governance that nurtures self-reliant, progressive, orderly, safe and globally competitive communities sustained by God-centered and empowered citizenry.

Mandate

To promote peace and order, ensure public safety, and further strengthen local government capability aimed towards the effective delivery of basic services to the citizenry.

Motto

To move faster, higher, stronger and help make difference in the life of the nation.

Strategic Intent

To be the provider of capability development interventions and the best source of expertise and information on local governance