ANTIQUE, Philippines – Orientation for the Seal of Good Local Governance is ongoing in different towns in the province.
The Department of Interior and Local Government has leveled up the assessment of good governance of provinces, cities and municipalities from the Seal of Good Housekeeping to Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG).
Raymund Palanog, Cluster Head of DILG Antique said SGLG covers six elements vital to good governance and the Seal of Good Housekeeping which covers transparency and full disclosure of financial transactions is one the elements.
Other elements include Disaster Preparedness, Social Protection, Peace and Order, Environmental Management and Business Friendliness and Competitiveness of Local Government Units (LGUs).
Earlier, Secretary of the Interior and Local Governance Mar Roxas said the SGLG, which originated from the SGH program in 2010, is introduced to provide greater challenge to our local governments to continue good governance practices while providing better services.
“The SGLG symbolizes integrity and good performance of local governments. Let it be a continuing challenge for provincial, city and municipal governments to do better today and in the years to come,” said Roxas. (www.dilg.gov.ph)
The monitoring will run from May 20 to June 20, however, orientation to the municipal and local officials is ongoing to ensure documentation are ready for the scheduled assessment.
Unlike the LGPMS (Local Government Performance Management System) which is a self-assessment tool of every LGUs to check their own performance in local governance, according to Palanog, SGLG is a third party assessment to ensure they comply with the provisions of the Local Government Code or Republic Act 7160.
LGUs compliant to SGLG will be given incentive through the Performance Challenge Fund for their development projects and additional incentives to implement the programs stated under the Bottoms Up Budgeting (BUB) in collaboration with civil society organizations, Palanog said.
