On November 19, 2024, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Albay held the prestigious “PAGSALUDAR: Awarding for LGUs” at Hotel Lucca, Legazpi City. The event was a heartfelt recognition of the exceptional efforts and unwavering dedication of local government units (LGUs) of the province, especially their leaders and employees. The awards celebrated outstanding performance in various governance and service areas, including: Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA), Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC), Local Committee Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Children (LCAT-VAWC), Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA), Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC), including the National Awardees for ADAC and the Best ADAC Innovation, the Peace and Order Council (POC) with Innovation Awards, the Good Financial Housekeeping (GFH), Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) and Barangay-level recognition (2023 SGLGB).

The ceremony underscored the pivotal role of LGUs in fostering inclusive development, promoting accountability, and uplifting community welfare. Each award reflected the passion and perseverance of LGU employees and local chief executives (LCEs), whose leadership has driven innovation and excellence in governance.

“PAGSALUDAR” resonated deeply with attendees as a testament to how collaborative governance creates lasting impacts. It honored the collective achievements of Albay’s LGUs in delivering quality services, championing child and women’s rights, strengthening peace and order, advancing anti-drug initiatives, and embodying financial integrity and innovation. This inspiring event reinforced the commitment to upholding the province’s values of resilience, service, and progress. Albay’s LGUs exemplify how dedication to good governance creates a brighter future for communities and sets the bar for excellence in public service.