SGLG AWARDING: Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino (second fromleft) poses with Quezon Governor Helen Tan who was one of awardees as the senator stressed the culture of innovation and transparency among local government units.
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino hailed the recipients of this year’s Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG), as he acknowledged the role of local government units (LGUs) as the “bedrock of national development.”
“When our towns, cities, and provinces thrive, so does the Philippines,” said Tolentino, who himself rose from the ranks of local chief executives, in his speech at the SGLG national awarding ceremonies held in Manila.
Article continues after this advertisement“Through your efforts, you have set a standard of excellence that others should emulate, proving that effective leadership transforms lives and strengthens communities,” noted the former three-term mayor of Tagaytay City, Cavite, and former president of the League of Cities of the Philippines.
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”Local government units (LGUs) are the bedrock of national development.” This was the main message of Senator Francis “TOL” Tolentino to the LGUs who received this year’s Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) in ceremonies held in Manila. Tolentino himself rose from the ranks of local chief executives – and is credited for transforming Tagaytay City into a premiere tourism destination.
“As a nation, it is our duty to value and honor such accomplishments,” he added. “Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines). One that uplifts every citizen and ensures a brighter future for generations to come.”
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Article continues after this advertisementFor his part, DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla, who previously served as Cavite governor, shared that he emulated the leadership style of the then Tagaytay City mayor when he first entered public service in the 90s. Remulla also credited Tolentino for transforming Tagaytay into a premier tourist destination.
Article continues after this advertisementOf the 714 LGU recipients of this year’s SGLG, 41 are provinces, 96 are cities, and 577 are municipalities.
Article continues after this advertisementAmong them are several Cavite LGUs, including the cities of Tagaytay, Cavite, Dasmariñas, General Trias, Trece Martires, Imus, and the municipalities of Alfonso, General Mariano Alvarez, Indang, Maragondon, Mendez, and Rosario.
Governance categories assessed for the SGLG are the following: 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.
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