The provincial government of Bulacan (PGB) headed by Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando, received its seventh Seal of Local Governance from the Department of the Interior and Local Governance (DILG) during the 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance National Awarding Cluster 2 at The Manila Hotel, in Manila on Thursday, Dec. 14.
Since the launching of SGLG in 2014, Bulacan has been a consistent awardee, securing the SGLG seal for seven consecutive years.
Bulacan has also received P4,000,000 worth of SGLG Incentive Fund Subsidy which will be used for high-impact projects in the province.
Meanwhile, Fernando acknowledged the collective efforts of the PGB that led to the attainment of the prestigious recognition.
“This recognition is a reflection of our collective commitment to effective governance, sustainable development, and service excellence. I am truly honored to lead a community that consistently upholds the principles of good governance. Let this milestone inspire us to continue working together for the betterment of our beloved Bulacan,” Fernando said.
The governor also recognized the efforts of the SGLG in motivating and challenging the local government units to meet the criteria therefore resulting in a more productive and progressive administration that benefits their respective constituents.
Also, among the 493 LGUs that passed the criteria for the 2023 SGLG award were the Municipalities of Angat, Balagtas, Bulakan, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Guiguinto, Marilao, Pandi, Pulilan, Santa Maria, and the City of Baliwag. Each municipality received the SGLG Incentive Fund Subsidy amounting to P1,800,000 each.
DILG Secretary and Council of Good Local Governance (CGLG) Chair Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr. challenged all the LGUs throughout the country to render a more effective governance.
To qualify for the SGLG award, LGUs must pass the assessment criteria across various governance areas including financial administration; disaster preparedness; social protection and sensitivity; health compliance and responsiveness; sustainable education; business-friendliness and competitiveness; safety, peace, and order; environmental management; tourism, heritage development, culture, and the arts; and youth development.