For the first time in the city’s history, the Manila city government has received its Good Financial Housekeeping award from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). 

Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said the award is proof that the city government has been "financially transparent" and that it was able to "spend its funds wisely for the previous year."

“Unang beses nating makuha ito sa buong kasaysayan ng Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Maynila (This is the first time that we received this in the entire history of the Manila city government). Last time, I already said that I will not tolerate a dismal performance from the City Government under my watch. We will always aim to do better for the Manileños,” Domagoso said.

“Of course, we won’t stop here. We’ll continue to ensure that our local government funds will be used to provide more services to our constituents," he added. 

Domagoso said they will continue to use government funds for healthcare facilities, improve the nutrition of the children in the city, and create other facilities that would benefit everyone. 

The Good Financial Housekeeping Award is among the requirements a local government unit must achieve in order to acquire the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG).

Disaster Preparedness; Social Protection; Peace and Order; Business Friendliness and Competitiveness; and Tourism, Culture, and Arts are other areas of the local government that the DILG examines before awarding the SGLG. 

According to the DILG, the SGLG is “an award, incentive, honor and recognition-based program for all LGUs, and is a continuing commitment for LGUs to continually progress and improve their performance.”

Lawyer Rolynne Javier, DILG Manila Field Office director, said the award shows each Manileño that their city government is "decent, excellent, and dependable." 

“This certification is a proof that a Local Government Unit can do better every day, especially with leaders whose vision is to make the city a great one,” she said.