IBA, Zambales — Several local government units in Zambales received recognition from various award-giving bodies this month, reflecting growing excellence in local governance and public service delivery in the province.
On September 23, the municipal government of San Marcelino received the Outstanding eNGAS User Entity Award from the Government Financial Management Innovators Circle, Inc. (GFMIC) for its remarkable use of the Electronic New Government Accounting System (eNGAS).
GFMIC presented the award at its 17th Annual National Convention and 2026 Membership Conference at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City.
On September 24, the municipality of Masinloc received several awards in The Manila Times’ PH Model Cities and Municipalities Awards 2026, which honored environmental communities cultivating first-world economies. Held at the Manila Hotel, the event recognized Masinloc as the top municipal winner in the Infra Innovator, Safe Haven, and Livelihood-Employment Centered categories.
Masinloc was also named 1st Runner-up in the municipal categories for Eco-Friendly, Social Service-Oriented, Retirement Haven, Wealth Center, and Tourism & Culture Hub, and 2nd runner-up in the Education Hub and Emergency-Disaster Management Excellence categories.
Meanwhile, the Botolan LGU emerged 2nd Runner-Up as Food Security Enabler in the PH Model Cities and Municipalities Awards. Mayor Jun Omar Ebdane received the citation given to Botolan town.
The Botolan LGU also received recognition from the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Luzon for its support in fisheries development in the region. This award was given on September 28 in a ceremony held at Clark Freeport, Pampanga.
Meanwhile, Mayor Arvin Antipolo of San Antonio was recognized as among LGU leaders who have supported Filipino fishers and WPS frontliners, including those whose local governments passed resolutions declaring July 12 as West Philippine Sea Victory Day.
The Atin Ito Coalition, a civil society group that supports Filipino fishers and asserts the country’s sovereign rights, presented the award as part of the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month celebration held in a Quezon City forum co-organized with the Center for Information Resilience and Integrity Studies.
Awardees included Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, QC 1st District Councilor Joseph Juico, Navotas Mayor John Rey Tiangco, Quezon City 2nd District Councilor Ally Medalla, Pasig City Councilor Paul Senogat, Bulacan Provincial Board Member Arthur Legazpi, and Zamboanga City Councilor Kim Villaflores. – Taktikom News & Features
COVER PHOTO: Mayor Jun Omar Ebdane receives the Botolan award during The Manila Times’ PH Model Cities and Municipalities Awards 2026
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