The Malabon City local government has been recognized by the Department of Interior and Local Government- National Capital Region (DILG-NCR) for its excellence in public service delivery, particularly in programs aimed at enhancing the welfare and safety of its residents.
The awards will be presented during the 2024 Urban Governance Exemplar Awards ceremony on October 28.
According to the city’s public information office, Malabon was honored as the Top Performing Local Government Unit (LGU) in both the Peace and Order Council (POC) Performance Audit and the Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Audit.
Additionally, the city was named the Most Improved LGU in the compliance assessment for the Manila Bay Clean-Up, Rehabilitation, and Preservation Program.
Malabon was also recognized for its outstanding performance in the Local Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children Functionality Audit, the Local Council for the Protection of Children Functionality Audit, and other assessments related to peace, order, and child welfare.
Mayor Jeannie Sandoval attributed the recognition to the city government's ongoing efforts, including livelihood programs for parents of former child laborers, clean-up drives along Manila Bay and local waterways, a community-based drug rehabilitation program, and feeding programs for learners at Child Development Centers and schools.
“Isang karangalan para sa pamahalaang lungsod ang makatanggap ng mga pagkilala mula sa DILG-NCR para sa ating patuloy na pagbibigay ng dekalidad na serbisyo publiko sa mga Malabueño na nagresulta sa mga tagumpay para sa Malabon (It is an honor for the city government to receive recognition from DILG-NCR for our continuous provision of quality public service to the Malabueños, resulting in successes for Malabon),” she said.
“Ito ay patunay ng ating serbisyong tapat, walang pinipili, at nakatuon para sa lahat ng aspeto sa pagpapaunlad ng buhay ng bawat Malabueño (This serves as a testament to our dedicated service that is inclusive and focused on all aspects of improving the lives of every Malabueño),” Sandoval added.
The mayor also expressed her gratitude to all the personnel of the city government for their commitment to implementing various initiatives and to the Malabueños for supporting programs designed for the city's development.
The DILG’s 2024 Urban Governance Awards theme, “Upholding Excellence in Local Governance Towards an Inclusive, Resilient, and Safe NCR,” aims to promote effective governance in Metro Manila’s local government units (LGUs) by recognizing outstanding performance and encouraging the adoption of best practices.
“Nakatuon ang ating mga programa ng ating lungsod sa pagpapaunlad o pagpapabuti ng buhay ng mga Malabueño mula sa iba’t ibang sektor. Itong mga parangal na ito ay nagsisilbing paalala para sa atin dito sa Malabon LGU na mas pagbutihin pa ang pagbibigay ng serbisyo at pagpapalawak ng mga programa para sa patuloy nating pag-unlad at pag-ahon (Our city’s programs are focused on improving the lives of Malabueños from various sectors. These awards serve as a reminder for us here at the Malabon LGU to enhance our service delivery and expand our programs for our continuous development and upliftment),” city administrator Dr. Alexander Rosete said.