The Muntinlupa City government won at the first Digital Democracy Awards organized by the Makati Business Club (MBC) and sponsored by USAID Philippines and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Philippines.
US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson, MBC Chairman Edgar Chua, and Department Of Information And Communications Technology Usec. Jocelle Batapa-Sigue presented the Digital Democracy Champion award to 14 city local government units for their exceptional implementation of Digital Democracy initiatives.
The winners of the Digital Democracy Awards (Makati Business Club)
Muntinlupa won two awards at the Digital Democracy Awards (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
Muntinlupa is one of the 14 winners and it also received the Data Stewardship Award for its “responsible handling of citizen data and dedication to advancing smart city initiatives.”
The 14 LGUs that won and recognized as Digital Democracy Champions “for their dedication to advancing citizen participation and transparency in governance” are:
1. Cagayan de Oro City
2. Victorias City
3. Himamaylan City
4. Iligan City
5. Quezon City
6. Isabela City, Basilan
7. Masbate City
8. Tagbilaran City
9. Batangas City
10. Muntinlupa City
11. Naga City
12. San Fernando City, La Union
13. Tagum City
14. Zamboanga City
According to MBC, the awardees in key categories are:
People’s Participation Award: Quezon City for their “Usapang QC” initiative, which bridged communication gaps and engaged over 430,000 residents.
Citizen-Led Policy Award: Naga City for translating citizen feedback into impactful policies, exemplifying the power of participatory governance.
Leadership Award: Batangas City Mayor Beverley Rose Dimacuha, for her exceptional vision and hands-on leadership in advancing digital initiatives.
Outstanding Public Communication Award: Tagbilaran City for their innovative and creative communication strategies, including social media campaigns and community engagement efforts.
Data Stewardship Award: Muntinlupa City for their responsible handling of citizen data and dedication to advancing smart city initiatives.
Digital Trailblazer Award: Isabela City, Basilan for their groundbreaking ‘IsaTV’ program, which brought educational content to a wider audience and redefined digital accessibility.