THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced on Tuesday a historic milestone with 714 local government units (LGUs) nationwide to receive the coveted 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award.
This milestone marks the highest number of recipients since the program’s inception in 2014, showcasing the growing commitment of LGUs to excellent and accountable governance, the DILG said.
The SGLG, a hallmark of the DILG’s efforts to promote institutional reform and effective governance, gives recognition to provinces, cities and municipalities that excel across a range of critical performance areas.
This year’s 714 awardees include 41 provinces, 96 cities and 577 municipalities.
Twenty-two LGUs were recognized as eight-time awardees, underscoring their sustained excellence, while 135 were first-time winners, highlighting the widening impact of the program across the country.
Central Luzon emerged as the top-performing region with 106 awardees, followed by Ilocos Region with 83 and Western Visayas with 62.
In a statement, the DILG underscored the significance of this year’s achievement, emphasizing the enhancements made to the assessment criteria. The evaluation now places greater focus on outcome-based indicators that align with public accountability and governance reforms.
“The SGLG program is more than an award — it’s a testament to how LGUs are meeting the challenges of governance and elevating the standards of public service,” it said.
LGUs were evaluated in 10 governance areas, including financial administration, disaster preparedness, social protection, health compliance, education, business competitiveness, peace and order, environmental management, cultural and tourism development, and youth engagement.
Each awardee will receive an SGLG marker and access to the SGLG Incentive Fund, enabling them to invest in local development initiatives that align with national goals and priorities.
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