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The Provincial Government of Zambales has been conferred with the 2015 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) during the SGLG Awarding Ceremony held on August 28, 2015 at Fontana Convention Center, Clarkfield, Pampanga. The activity was graced by DILG Undersecretary Austere A. Panadero, DILG R3 RD Florida M. Dijan, ARD Araceli A. San Jose, DILG Provincial Directors and delegates from the LGU awardees that excelled in their respective programs which promote good governance, transparency and accountability.
Provincial Governor Hermogenes E. Ebdane, Jr. and Human Resource Management Officer Gamelia Datugan accepted the SGLG plaque of recognition along with the Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) amounting to 7 Million Pesos. The recognition received by the Province of Zambales is a clear indication of Gov. Ebdane's commitment in optimizing its exemplary performance towards Good Financial Housekeeping, Disaster Preparedness, Social Protection, Business Friendliness and Competitiveness, and Peace and Order.
The SGLG also known as "Pagkilala sa Katapatan at Kahusayan ng Pamahalaang Lokal," originated from the Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH) provides greater challenge to local government units to continue and step-up their good governance practices. It is awarded to provincial, city and municipal governments in recognition of its good performance in transparency, honesty and diligence in delivery of basic services to their respective constituents.
In order for the LGU to be conferred with the SGLG, it must pass all three (3) core assessment areas (Good Financial Housekeeping, Disaster Preparedness, and Social Protection) and any one (1) of the essential assessment areas (Business-Friendliness and Competitiveness, Peace and Order, and Environmental Protection).
DILG Undersecretary Panadero mentioned that a total of 1,372 or 84 percent of LGUs nationwide have met the minimum requirements of Good Financial Housekeeping. USEC Panadero stated that these LGUs promote transparency and trustworthiness in delivering quality services to the public.
