Tabuk City, Kalinga – The local government unit of Tinglayan, led by Mayor Sacrament Gumilab, was conferred six awards from the Department of Interior and Local Government for their exemplary performance in various governance areas in 2022 and 2023.
Mayor Gumilab, along with some LGU officials, personally received said awards on October 28, at the Crown Legacy Hotel, Baguio City. The awards ceremony coincided with the celebration of the 33rd Local Government Month Celebration.
One of the awards includes the 2022 Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Award, as they were rated 85 which equates to High Functional Performance.
The award assesses the functionality and effectiveness of local ADACs based on existing issuances and policies; determines ADAC-initiated innovations, and best practices at all levels; creates an evaluation, and assessment platform; and recognizes effective, and performing ADACs. The award targets to improve the performance of the ADACs in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of anti-illegal drug activities.
In 2023, a higher rate was conferred to the LGU, attaining a 97 percent grade which is again equivalent to high functional performance.
For the 2022 Peace and Order Council Performance Audit, the LGU was regarded as functional, rated at 74.07 percent. The LGU’s performance levelled up in 2023 receiving a final mark of 93.71 or a high functional performance. Having achieved a high mark in this area signifies that the LGU has been successful in promoting and maintaining security and public safety within its jurisdiction.
Finally, for the 2023 Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) Functionality Audit, Tinglayan LGU was rated 89.43 percent or an Ideal Functionality. Achieving this mark signifies that the LGU has implemented child-friendly policies, programs, projects, and activities with a focus on five indicators including survival, development, protection, participation, and governance.
In a statement, Mayor Gumilab expressed gratitude to all the people who have worked hard for the achievement of said feat, underlining that said achievement demonstrated the LGU’s dedication and commitment to serve yTinglayans.
“We are glad and honored that Tinglayan is one of those LGUs in region CAR recognized by the department with commendable performance in local governance. Daytoy ti mangipakita iti resulta ti panangtitinnulong ti publiko ken opisyales da, kasta met kadagiti government workers ti Tinglayan. God bless us all... we shall work harder for all the people of our town and the province we love,” he stated.
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