Iba, Zambales. Congratulating the two municipalities of Zambales for passing the 2019 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG), Governor Hermogenes E. Ebdane, Jr. and DILG Zambales Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad awarded plaques of commendation to the LGUs of Botolan and San Antonio led by Hon. Doris E. Maniquiz and Hon. Preciliano Ruiz, respectively, during the 4th Quarter Joint Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) - Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) - Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) Meeting held at Balin Sambali, Iba, Zambales.

Said LGUs passed the redefined “All-in” assessment criteria composed of the following: financial administration, disaster preparedness, social protection, peace and order, business friendliness and competitiveness; environmental protection; and tourism, culture, and the arts.

The Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) is a coveted award given to localities that exhibit excellent governance and delivery of public service.

Likewise, the Municipalities of Masinloc, San Felipe, San Narciso, Sta. Cruz and Subic were also awarded with Certificate of Commendation for obtaining high compliance rating on the recently conducted road clearing validation on October 2, 2019.