DILG confers 4th Seal of Good Local Governance to Isabela LGU

CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela, (PIA) – The Department of the Interior & Local Government (DILG) conferred the Provincial Government of Isabela its 4th Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) since 2015.

Governor Faustino G. Dy III, said passing SGLG passer for four years in a row is a proof that the provincial government continuously strive to improve the quality of service to the people.

“It is a welcome development. This award proves that we truly serve our constituents with the highest standards,” Dy said.

The SGLG is a program implemented by the DILG which measures the performance of LGUs and aims to influence good governance behavior and local decision making, complement the Philippine development plan and upgrade governance standards for local governments to give better service to the public.

For LGUs to pass the SGLG, they should meet the ‘all-in’ performance indicators of the seven governance areas: financial administration; disaster preparedness; social protection; peace and order; business-friendliness and competitiveness; environmental management; and tourism, culture and the arts.

Dy said the Provincial Government of Isabela will continue providing the best sevices and programs to every Isabelino yearly.

Meanwhile, the cities of Cauayan, Santiago and Ilagan including the 11 municipalities namely Alicia, Angadanan, Benito Soliven, Cabagan, Delfin Albano, Echague, Luna, Naguilian, San Mariano, San Mateo and Tumauini also passed the 2018 SGLG. (MDCT/MGE / PIA 2-Isabela)