ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Philippines (PIA) — Preparations are on for the conduct of this year’s Excellence in Local Governance (EXCELL) provincial search in Capiz.

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Provincial Director Helen Mestidio said they will convene members of the Provincial Search Committee to ensure everything will be put in place.

She said the assessment criteria, schedule of evaluation as well as a DILG Regional Memorandum on the membership to the Search committee will be underlined.

Tentative evaluation schedule is set next month after notification of Capiz local government units (LGUs), she said.

The Search for EXCELL was conceptualized as a continuing project of DILG 6 for best managed local governments in the region showcasing achievements in governance, administration, social services, economic development and environmental management initiatives.