The DILG Albay Cluster 1, headed by LGOO VII Angela Monares-Galvo, conducted the on October 4, 2024 at Malinao Auditorium, Malinao, Albay. This activity was conducted to give recognition to the barangays that showed exemplary performance in various assessments and audits conducted by the Department.
It was the first ever awarding ceremony initiated at the cluster level in the Bicol Region. The event was participated by 94 barangays from Legazpi City, Tabaco City, Bacacay, Malilipot, Malinao, Manito, Rapu-Rapu, Sto. Domingo, and Tiwi. A total of 132 awards in five categories were given as follows: 28 barangays- Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB) Provincial Passers; 2 barangays- Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentive Award (LTIA) Regional Awardees; 27 barangays- Barangay Road Clearing Operations (BaRCO); and 27 barangays- Halina’t Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay (HAPAG).
In light of the upcoming Local Government Celebration Month, this activity aimed to commend the LGUs (barangay level) that showed exemplary performance in the implementation of DILG programs and their outstanding commitment to promoting excellence in local governance.
The activity was graced by the DILG Albay Provincial Director Ray B. Caceres, CESO V, Hon. Mayor Sheryl Capus-Bilo, Provincial Manager LGOO VI Coniefer Codia, DILG Officers of Cluster 1, LGMES Section Chief LGOO V Jerus G. Merenciana, and other DILG personnel and staff.
The DILG Albay Cluster 1 firmly believes that fostering a strong partnership between the Department and the local government units will further improve the welfare of the community and contribute to the overall development of the citizenry.