
On January 22, 2025, officials and staff from the Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) Center for Local Governance (CLG) and the Calbayog City Housing and Development Office (CHDO) gathered at the NWSSU Research, Innovation, and Extension (RIE) Conference Room to discuss a potential collaboration aimed at enhancing public service delivery in the city.
The discussions, led by Dr. Nicolas L. Faller, Director of NWSSU CLG, and Engr. Ricky A. Moreno, Head of Calbayog CHDO marked the initial step in forging a partnership to streamline the CHDO’s operations and improve accessibility for city residents. Others present in the said meeting include Ms. Glomarie Orongan from NWSSU CLG, Engr. Shena Mae M. Marmita and Mr. Aran Jay P. Andaya from CHDO.

The proposed initiative, which highlighted the importance of innovation in addressing the growing demands of urban development and housing management, included integrating essential housing and development services to digital and online means. By leveraging digital tools through a collaboration of both parties, the project seeks to expedite transactions, reduce delays, and ensure a more efficient delivery of services.
With a shared commitment to enhancing local governance and public services, this partnership