(SAMAR PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)
TACLOBAN CITY – The province of Samar, led by Governor Sharee Ann Tan, has once again earned the prestigious Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Samar has received same recognition in 2016, 2019, and 2023, underscoring its commitment to effective governance and quality public service.
The SGLG honors local government units excelling in financial transparency, disaster preparedness, social protection, health services, peace and order, environmental sustainability, and business-friendliness. Samar’s repeated success reflects its consistency in meeting these standards.
Governor Tan accepted the award during a ceremony at the Manila Hotel, attributing this achievement to the collective efforts of the provincial government and the people of Samar.
“This recognition proves that we are on the right path. Together, we will continue transforming Samar into a province every Samarnon can be proud of,” she said in a statement.
Samar’s journey to this milestone includes implementing initiatives to enhance education, healthcare, and infrastructure, even amid challenges like natural disasters and the pandemic.
The SGLG award was also given to seven Samar LGUs, namely, Motiong, Calbiga, Marabut, Paranas, Basey, Jiabong and Catbalogan City.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
