DILG REGION IV-A HONORS TOP-PERFORMING LGUS AT THE 3RD SUBAYBAYANI AWARDS
By Larizza Joise D. Macabulos | November 14, 2024
HOTEL CASIANA AND EVENTS CENTER, TAGAYTAY CITY, CAVITE—On November 14, 2024, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region IV-A celebrated the achievements of top-performing Local Government Units (LGUs) at the 3rd SubayBAYANI Awards. The event, held at the Hotel Casiana and Events Center, recognized LGUs for their outstanding implementation and impact of Locally-Funded Projects (LFPs) through the SubayBAYAN portal.
The awards were based on several criteria, including effective project implementation, timely fund allocation, regular status updates, and the significant positive impact these projects have had on their communities. This year’s theme, “Nexus of Progress: Honoring Infrastructure Trailblazers,” highlighted essential infrastructure projects such as birthing stations and water filtration systems, which have become vital to the awarded communities.
The event was hosted by LGOO IV Kitch Gogolin, who acknowledged the presence of Provincial Directors, Local Chief Executives (LCEs), and C/MLGOOs. Regional Director Ariel O. Iglesia, CESO III, delivered a congratulatory message, encouraging LGUs to uphold the values of accountability and transparency while celebrating the achievements of the awardees.
In a video message, Alfonso A. Maralli Jr., CESO IV, Office of Project Development Services (OPDS), praised CALABARZON for its innovative and forward-thinking projects, emphasizing their long-lasting benefits to local communities.
Following a series of Audio-Visual Presentations that introduced the PDMU teams from each province, the awards were presented to the following LGUs:
Top Performing Provinces:
– Provincial Government of Batangas
– Provincial Government of Laguna
– Provincial Government of Quezon
– Provincial Government of Rizal
Top Performing Cities:
– Batangas City
– City of Santo Tomas
– City of Carmona
– City of General Trias
– City of Imus
Top Performing Municipalities:
– Municipality of Bauan, Batangas
– Municipality of Lian, Batangas
– Municipality of San Pascual, Batangas
– Municipality of Mendez-Nuñez, Cavite
– Municipality of Naic, Cavite
– Municipality of Rosario, Cavite
– Municipality of Catanauan, Quezon
– Municipality of Dolores, Quezon
– Municipality of General Nakar, Quezon
– Municipality of Panukulan, Quezon
– Municipality of Rodriguez, Rizal
– Municipality of Taytay, Rizal
A Same-Day Edit AVP showcased highlights from the event, after which Assistant Regional Director Darrell I. Dizon, CESO V, closed the program with remarks. He reminded the LGUs that their efforts in good local governance are not only visible to the DILG but are especially impactful to the public they serve. He encouraged them to continue striving for excellence in service to their constituents.