Manila, June 20 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Friday all free training courses under the 2025 Newly Elected Officials Performing Leadership for Uplifting Service (NEO PLUS) Program will begin next month.

In a statement, DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the NEO PLUS Program is designed to support newly elected local leaders in carrying out their fresh mandate.

The program kicks off with the holding of executive briefings by DILG field officers and local government unit (LGU) transition teams on July 1.

He said these briefings would guide newly elected officials through the leadership transition process and set priorities for their first 100 days in office.

The program also includes the Course on S...