Santa Marcela LGU to be awarded good local governance seal

Santa Marcela, Apayao - The municipal government of Santa Marcela is set to receive 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance award from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for successfully passing the indicators of transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.

The DILG has announced that the municipality is one of the 493 LGUs in the country that will receive the prestigious award for this year's Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG), a recognition given to LGUs that have demonstrated outstanding performance in various areas of governance.

The award aimed at motivating LGU officials and personnel to strive for continuous improvement in providing efficient, equitable, and high-quality public services.

Santa Marcela LGU has passed all the governance standard areas, which include financial administration and sustainability; 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 arts; and youth development.

Mayor Evelyn Martinez, meantime, expressed that such recognition reflects integrity and good performance of the local government as pillars of meaningful local autonomy and development.

The Mayor likewise lauded the concerted efforts of all the employees of the various sectors of the local government, particularly the Sanggunian Bayan led by Municipal Vice Mayor Rolly U. Guiang, and hoped that the award would instil greater commitment and passion to work towards a brighter and more progressive municipality.

Santa Marcela will be conferred the accolade during the awarding ceremony slated for December 13 and 14.

The SGLG award will also be accorded to the local government units of Luna, Pudtol and Conner.

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