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WHAT IS SgLG?

The Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) is an award, incentive, honor and recognition-based
program of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) that aims to promote
proper, honest, and efficient performance of duties by local governments. It is one of the
programs recognized as the Philippine government’s commitment to the Open Government
Partnership (OGP).

WHAT IS OGP?

The OGP is an international program launched in 2011 that serves as a platform for reforms
toward transparent, accountable, and responsive governance. Currently, the Philippines is one
of the founding members of the program and is among 65 participating countries.

In 2016, a total of 306 LGUs (41 provinces, 48 cities, and 209 municipalities) were recognized
and awarded the SGLG. These LGUs demonstrated excellence and integrity in public service and
governance. LGUs that receive the SGLG are granted the Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) as
an incentive.

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Just a short history, the key historical milestone of this program starts in the year 2010.

- (The Predecessor) The DILG under the leadership of the late Jesse Robredo launched the Seal
of Good Housekeeping (SGH) to promote transparency and accountability in local financial
management.

-it was expanded in 2014 to include wider, more comprehensive areas of performance, was
upgraded to the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) later institutionalized by R.A. 11292 in
2019. Another milestone is

3+1" Principle: The program initially required LGUs to pass three core areas (Good Financial
Housekeeping, Disaster Preparedness, Social Protection) plus one essential area.

2018-2019 Evolution: The standards were strengthened to a 4+1, eventually making all areas
core, with R.A. 11292
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Republic Act No. 11292 was enacted on April 12, 2019 to institutionalize the (SGLG). 

The law aims to motivate LGUs to continuously , so yearly siya ginagawa , to improve their
performance by setting clear standards of good governance and providing incentives to those
that meet them.

However, due to the CoViD-19 pandemic, the SGLG Assessment activities were cancelled in
2020.

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April 2021-through the Republic Act 11292 institutionalized by the SGLG, from the 7 original
performance areas, namely Financial Administration; Disaster Preparedness; Social Protection
and Sensitivity Program; Safety, Peace and Order; Business-Friendliness and Competitiveness;
Environment Management; then Tourism, Heritage Development, Culture and Arts, three new
performance areas were introduced, namely Programs for Sustainable Education; Health
Compliance and Responsiveness; and Youth Development.

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Who implements the Act?

 It is The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

What does DILG do?

 Assesses and evaluates LGUs

 Checks LGU compliance with the given criteria

 And finally, Recommends which LGUs qualify for the Seal of Good Local Governance
(SGLG)

Who can assist?

 Other government agencies

 Civil society organizations (CSOs)

 Relevant sectors, as needed

DILG leads, but assessment is collaborative and multi-sectoral

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Financial Administration

Focus: Transparency, accountability, and fiscal discipline

Key indicators:

COA audit opinion

Types of opinion:

Unmodified - signifies that a clear opinion is rendered, no question needs to be asked na bcoz
the financial statements present fairly,

Qualified - Indicates that certain material transactions and/or accounts have been found to be
improper, are questionable and kailangan ng more solid justifications and therefore di siya
considered na passed in audit.

Adverse - Reveals that the financial statements of the government entity do not fairly present
its results of operations financial condition, and are not in compliance with prescribed laws and
applicable guidelines and the last one

Disclaimer / No Opinion - means that the auditor of the subject government entity ay walang
sufficient basis to form any opinion on the financial statements and it is much worse than the
adverse dahil wala man siyang basehan para magkaroon ng opinion.

So another indicator is the

Full Disclosure Policy compliance

The Full Disclosure Policy (FDP) requires LGUs to make specific financial documents publicly
accessible in order to promote transparency, accountability, and good governance. Through
FDP compliance or through this policy, ang ating mamamayan ay nakikita how public funds are
planned, managed, disbursed, and utilized, which helps prevent misuse of resources and
strengthens public trust in local government

Public posting of financial documents.

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Disaster Preparedness

Focus: Readiness before disasters happen

Key indicators:

 Disbursement of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund

-Section 21 of R.A. No. 10121 provides that the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Fund (LDRRMF) shall be at least five percent (5%) of the estimated
revenue from regular sources, which shall be used to support disaster risk management
activities, including training, purchase of disaster response and rescue equipment,
supplies and medicines, post-disaster activities, and payment of premiums on calamity
insurance.

Since we are also mandated to rescue or respond to naturaland man made disasters,
we work hand in hand with mdr, and sa fire station, last august 2025, a new
ambulance was inaugurated. And dahil bago pa siya, wala pa siya support like pang
krudo even sa replenishment ng supplies ng ambu, so the mdrr actually offered na pd
ako maggawa ng request amd kukunin nalang doon sa pondo nil ana 5% so Malaki
siya, unlike sa amin na quarterly ang pagbaba ng support nakadepende pa sa no. of
firetrucks.

 Early warning and evacuation facilities

-Section 12 of R.A. No. 10121 mandates that LGUs, through their Local Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Offices (LDRRMOs), operate a multi-hazard early warning
system linked to disaster risk reduction.

-Provide accurate and timely advice to national or local emergency response

organizations and the general public.

-Use diverse mass media, including:

-Radio

-Landline communications

-SMS (through text blasts)

-Other technologies for communication, particularly in rural communities

  National Gawad KALASAG award (best practice)

-The Gawad KALASAG Seal and Awards was created to recognize LGUs that excel in
disaster management and humanitarian assistance.

-It is a mandatory assessment of all LGUs, which ensures that their local DRRM offices
are not just active but implementing comprehensive DRRM and climate change adaptation
programs

-Ultimately, this program strengthens the resilience of communities to disasters

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Social Protection and Sensitivity

Focus: Care for vulnerable sectors- In the contextof social protection, vulnerable groups
include children, women, senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWD's) & Indigenous People
(IPs)

Key indicators:

 Access to justice (VAWC cases) it is a shared responsibility of the pnp, lgu . mula sa
pagreceive ng complaints, immediate response and rescue, arresting kapag may warrant
na, then of course investigation and case filing. Kc meron silang unit or desk na WCPD
women and children protection desk.

 Sa lgu naman, social protection services, counseling, temporary shelter, financial or

livelihood assistance and what have you

-LGUs must align with national policies on human trafficking and violence against women and
children.

-They must create local monitoring systems and hold quarterly meetings on these issues.

-LGUs must set up facilities to receive and refer violence cases.

-Each barangay must have a VAW Desk to handle cases with sensitivity and gender
responsiveness.

This mechanism is crucial for ensuring the protection, support, and empowerment of vulnerable
groups at the local level, and it forms part of good governance and social protection efforts.

In short, pnp handles law enforcement and protection while lgu works or handles social
protection and victim services. They work together under ra 9262 and oter related laws,

Another indicatir: Disbursement of Funds for Marginalized Sectors

The General Appropriations Act requires LGUs to allocate funds for programs benefiting senior
citizens and PWDs. Under RA 7277, PWDs must be provided with assistive devices to help them
in daily living and participate in socioeconomic activities.

For children, RA 9344 mandates that 1% of the Internal Revenue Allotment of barangays,
municipalities, and cities be allocated to the Local Council for the Protection of Children,
ensuring programs that safeguard and support their welfare.

So otherindicators include indigenous people’s representation and LGU- managed care facilities

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 For our 4th performance area is the health compliance and responsiveness and it focus
on preventive and accessible health services. Our sample key indicators are: TB Case
Notification rate

TB treatment Success rate

We also have the

water and sanitation

The proportion of households using safely managed drinking-water services refers to

households whose drinking water meets all of the criteria:

1. Location: The water source is inside the household or within its premises.

2. Availability: Water is available for at least 12 hours per day.

3. Safety: The water is free from fecal contamination

 4. This proportion is expressed as a percentage of total households.

Importance

 Water and sanitation services are basic human services and fundamental human
rights.

 LGUs are primarily responsible for delivering these services.

 Safe water provision is essential for preventing waterborne diseases and outbreaks.

And we have our last indicator is the proportion of pregnant women with at least 4 prenatal
check ups

Next slide please. Our fifth perforamce area is the sustainable education programs

It focuses on inclusive and quality education

Sample indicator is

[Link] Local School Board (LSB)

-The Functional Local School Board is an indicator that measures an LGU’s compliance with the
organization and operation of a Local School Board in accordance with Section 98 of the Local
Government Code (LGC).

We also have the early childhood care and development

-Republic Act No. 6972 is a Philippine law officially titled the Barangay-Level Total Development
and Protection of Children Act. It **mandates the establishment of a day care center in every
barangay

Under this law, each province, city, and municipality is required to support the establishment
and operation of a day care/child development center in every barangay

Another indicator is the Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

-Community-Based Technical Education and Skills Development (TESDA and LGU

Empowerment)

Next slide: we have our 6th governance area whcich is the business-friendliness and
competitivenes
[Link]-Friendliness and Competitiveness:

Demonstrates capability in carrying out responsibilities for business promotion.

Focus: Ease of doing business

-Evaluation based on the Business-Friendliness or Competitiveness assessment of the Philippine

Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) at the national level.

-Has a simplified Business Processing and Licensing System (BPLS) and naga track sa ating
economic data, with the support of makabagong teknolohiya

-Has a designated Local Economic Investment Promotion Officer or its equivalent.

Another example is for promoting and attracting businesses

Finalist of the PCCI's Most Business-Friendly LGUs Award

Recognition of the LGU’s substantial efforts and practices in promoting and attracting business,
investment, and employment through its services, facilities, infrastructure, and innovations, as
assessed by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)

And we have our last indicator is streamlined process in doing business

For our next slide is the 7th core are or governance area: which is the safety, peace and order

It focuses on safe and secure communities

For our key inidicators:

First is the peace and order plans,

we also have for the logistics:

[Link] of logistical support to the Philippine National Police

Extent of assistance provided by the LGU in supporting the operations and maintenance of the
local police station.

2nd indicator is the adac or madac

Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Audit rating

an audit that examines sa lahat ng ADACs nationwide, focusing specifically = organization of
local ADACs; conduct of meetings; allocation of funds; implementation of plans and programs;
support to ADACs by component LGUs; and innovations.

For our last example is the

Firecracker and pyrotechnic devices regulation — LGU compliance in regulating the sale,
manufacture, and use of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices pursuant to DILG
Memorandum Circular 2016-176 and Republic Act No. 7183.

8th governance area is the

Environmental Management

Focus: Uphold the integrity of the environment

This governance area ensures that LGUs implement effective solid waste management systems,
protect water resources, and institutionalize environmental governance mechanisms.

Key Indicators:

1. No Operation of Open or Controlled Dumpsite

LGUs must comply with the prohibition under Republic Act No. 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste
Management Act of 2000), which mandates the closure of open and controlled dumpsites.

 The LGU must not operate or maintain any open or controlled dumpsite.

 Solid waste should be disposed through sanitary landfills or alternative environmentally

compliant facilities.

2. Functional Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

3. Initiatives on Water Quality Management

LGUs must implement programs that protect and preserve water bodies under Republic Act No.
9275 (Clean Water Act of 2004).
nakapaloob dito ang

 pagmomonitor ng natural or water bodies (rivers, lakes, coastal areas)

 Anti-pollution measures and clean-up drives

And our last sample indicator is the Convened Local Solid Waste Management Board

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9. Tourism, Heritage, Development, Culture and Arts

Focus: Foster the value of sustainable tourism, nurture culture and heritage

This area evaluates whether the LGU has institutional mechanisms, planning frameworks, and
facilities that promote tourism while safeguarding local identity and heritage.

Key Indicators:

1. Presence of a Local Tourism Officer

LGUs are encouraged to establish a tourism office headed by a designated Local Tourism Officer
(LTO).

 The LTO should be officially designated or appointed.

 The officer oversees tourism planning, promotion, regulation, and coordination with
stakeholders.

 The LTO ensures alignment with national tourism policies and programs.

2. Presence of a Local Tourism Development Plan (LTDP)

The LGU must formulate and adopt a Local Tourism Development Plan that:

 Identifies key tourism products and destinations

 Integrates environmental sustainability and heritage conservation

 Includes marketing and promotional strategies

Ang aming fire station ay nasa lgu compound, sa tabi namin ay merong pasalubong
center, ang sabi sakin ang upa doon is 1,500 monthly. Basta ang mga products ay
magpopromote sa mga products ng aming community.

 Aligns with the Provincial, Regional, and National Tourism Development Plans

The plan serves as a roadmap for sustainable and inclusive tourism growth.

And we also have this as last key indicator is the

Establishment of a Tourist Information and Assistance Center or Desk

Youth Development and Participation

Focus: Stimulate meaningful participation of youth in local governance and nation-building

This governance area evaluates whether the LGU institutionalizes youth engagement
mechanisms and provides structural and financial support for youth programs.

Key Indicators:

1. Local Youth Development Council (LYDC)

Mandated under Republic Act No. 10742 (Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015):

 The LGU must organize a Local Youth Development Council.

 The LYDC is composed of youth-serving organizations and SK representatives.

 It participates in planning, policy formulation, and program implementation related sa

youth development.

2. Established Local Youth Development Office (LYDO)

Also required under RA 10742:

 The LGU must establish a Local Youth Development Office.

 The office should have designated personnel and defined functions.

 It serves as the secretariat of the LYDC and coordinates all youth-related programs of
the LGU.

3. Presence of a Local Youth Development Plan (LYDP)

The LGU must formulate and adopt a Local Youth Development Plan that:

 Aligns with the Philippine Youth Development Plan (PYDP)

 Reflects local youth priorities and needs

 Covers education, employment, health, participation, environment, and leadership

development
  Is integrated into the LGU’s Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP)

4. Provision of LGU Support for Youth Development

The LGU must provide tangible support such as:

 Budget allocation for youth programs

 Capacity-building and leadership trainings

 Support for youth organizations and volunteerism

 Implementation of inclusive and participatory youth initiatives