𝘿𝙄𝙇𝙂 𝙕𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨, 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙈𝙋 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙙 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙂𝙐𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙠𝙤𝙙 𝘽𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙃𝙊𝙉𝙂𝙇𝙊𝙔 𝘼𝙇𝘼𝘽 2025

Botolan, Zambales – December 16, 2025 — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Zambales, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Zambales and the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP)–Zambales Chapter, successfully conducted HONGLOY ALAB 2025: Parangal at Pagpupugay sa mga Natatanging Pamahalaan at Linod Bayan at the Botolan People’s Plaza, recognizing exemplary local government units (LGUs) and outstanding public servants across the province.

The awarding ceremony served as the culmination of various DILG-led performance audits and functionality assessments conducted among provincial, municipal, and barangay LGUs in Zambales. These assessments measured LGU performance in key governance areas such as peace and order, disaster resilience, social protection, child and gender welfare, environmental management, transparency, and accountability.

Below is the summary of the awards given to exemplary LGUs and individuals:

Major LGU Awardees

The following municipalities were conferred the Major LGU Awards for exemplary overall performance and sectoral excellence in local governance:

Gawad HONGLOY ALAB para sa Natatanging Pamamahala

Municipality of Iba

ALAB Siklab Award (1st Runner-Up)

Municipality of Masinloc

ALAB Ningas Award (2nd Runner-Up)

Municipality of San Antonio

ALAB Silab Award (3rd Runner-Up)

Municipality of San Marcelino

Alaga at Lingap para sa Bayan Award

Municipality of Castillejos

Liderato at Pamamahala Award

Municipality of Iba

Ambag para sa Kaunlaran Award

Municipality of San Antonio

Barangayaniha  Award

Municipality of Iba

Special LGU Awardees

Special LGU Awards were also conferred based on the results of national and DILG-led audits and recognitions:

Peace and Order Council (POC) – Ideal Functionality: All 13 Municipal LGUs the Provincial Government of Zambales

Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) – Ideal Functionality: All 13 Municipal LGUs and the Provincial Government of Zambales

Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA): 11 Municipal LGUs

Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC): 11 Municipal LGUs

Local Committees on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Children (LCAT-VAWC): All 13  Municipal LGUs and the Provincial Government  Provincial Government of Zambales

Gawad KALASAG: 11 LGUs and the Provincial Government of Zambales

Fisheries Compliance Audit (FishCA): Municipalities of Masinloc and Subic

Lupon Tagapamayapa Incentives Award (LTIA): Seven (7) Municipal LGUs

Best SGLGIF Implementor: Municipalities of San Marcelino and San Felipe

Building Excellence in Service and Transparency (BEST) for Barangay: Fifty-nine (59) Barangays

Special Individual Awardees

Special Individual Awards were presented to outstanding local government functionaries and partner-agency representatives who demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment in their respective governance areas. Awardees included:

Municipal and Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officers

Municipal and Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officers

Municipal and Provincial Health Officers

Municipal and Provincial Nutrition Action Officers

Local Treasurers and Assessors

Municipal Agriculturists and Environment Officers (FishCA)

ADAC Focal Persons

SGLGIF Focal Persons

Municipal Local Government Operations Officers (MLGOOs)

MCOP counterparts

Representatives from the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), as well as key provincial and regional officials

Overall, numerous local government units and individual awardees were recognized during the ceremony, highlighting Zambales’ collective commitment to good governance, integrity, and responsive public service.

DILG Zambales emphasized that HONGLOY ALAB 2025 reinforced a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement in local governance, while strengthening collaboration among LGUs, national government agencies, and development partners toward inclusive and sustainable development in the province.

#MatinoMahusayatMaaasahan

#TresTheBest

#Zambest

𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐘 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 

The Provincial Government of Zambales, under the leadership of Governor Hermogenes E. Ebdane, Jr., in collaboration with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Zambales, successfully conducted the 2024 HONGLOY AWARDING ceremony on December 05, 2024 at Balin Sambali, Iba, Zambales. This significant event celebrated the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of Local Government Units (LGUs) across various local governance assessments.

The term “Hongloy,” derived from a Zambal word meaning “fuel”, embodies the initiative’s mission: Harmonizing Organization’s Intervention through nurturing a culture of Learning and Optimizing the ability of Knowledge Sharing in the Province of Zambales. The Hongloy is designed to ignite spirit of cooperation among local government units and have environment where knowledge sharing and best practices can thrive. This aligns with the overarching goal of empowering local officials and functionaries to better serve their communities, ultimately contributing to the province’s overall development.

During the ceremony, plaques of recognition and cash incentives were awarded to outstanding LGUs and barangays. Awards were given based on the successful outcomes in various areas including the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG), Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB), Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA), Peace and Order Council (POC), Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC), Gawad KALASAG, Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Award (LTIA), Local Committees on Anti-Trafficking and VAWC (LCAT-VAWC), and Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC).

Award highlights are as follows:

Municipal Winners of Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentive Awards (LTIA)

(Php 10,000 Cash Incentive)

• Taugtog, Botolan

• Nagbunga, Castillejos

• Amungan, Iba

• Collat, Masinloc

• San Nicolas, San Antonio

• Sto. Nino, San Felipe

Provincial Winners of Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentive Awards (LTIA)

(Php 15,000 Cash Incentive)

• San Isidro, Subic

• Brgy. Liozon, Palauig

• Brgy. Rizal, San Marcelino

• Brgy. Alusiis, San Narciso

• Brgy. Dallipawen, San Narciso

Regional Winner of Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentive Awards (LTIA)

(Php 30,000 Cash Incentive)

• Brgy. Camiing, Cabangan

LGUs with Ideal Level of Functionality in LCAT-VAWC

(Php 10,000 Cash Incentive)

• Botolan

• Cabangan

• Candelaria

• Castillejos

• Iba

• Masinloc

• San Antonio

• San Felipe

• San Marcelino

• Subic

LGUs with Ideal Level of Functionality in Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC)

(Php 10,000 Cash Incentive)

• Botolan

• Iba

• Masinloc

• San Antonio

• Subic

Regional Qualifiers of Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA)

(Php 10,000 Cash Incentive)

• Botolan

• Cabangan

• Iba

• Masinloc

• San Antonio

• San Marcelino

• Subic

Gawad KALASAG National Qualifiers

(Php 25,000 Cash Incentive)

• San Marcelino

LGUs that are Beyond Compliant in Gawad KALASAG

(Php 10,000 Cash Incentive)

• Subic

• Candelaria

LGUs that are Fully Compliant in Gawad KALASAG

(Php 10,000 Cash Incentive)

• Botolan

• Cabangan

• Castillejos

• Iba

• Masinloc

• Palauig

• San Antonio

• PG Zambales

Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) National Awardees

(Php 25,000 Cash Incentive)

• Botolan

• Cabangan

• Masinloc

• San Marcelino

• Sta. Cruz

Functional Peace and Order Councils (POC)

(Php 20,000 Cash Incentive)

• Botolan

• Cabangan

• Candelaria

• Castillejos

• Iba

• Masinloc

• Palauig

• San Antonio

• San Felipe

• San Marcelino

• San Narciso

• Sta. Cruz

• Subic

• PGZ

Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB) National Passers

(Php 6,000 Cash Incentive)

• Barangay Amungan (Iba, Zambales)

• Barangay Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan (Iba, Zambales)

• Barangay Palanginan (Iba, Zambales)

• Barangay Sta. Barbara (Iba, Zambales)

• Barangay Zone 5 (Iba, Zambales)

• Barangay East Dirita (San Antonio, Zambales)

• Barangay San Nicolas (San Antonio, Zambales)

Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) National Passers

(Php 35,000 Cash Incentive)

• Botolan

• Cabangan

• Candelaria

• Castillejos

• Iba

• Masinloc

• San Antonio

• San Felipe

• San Marcelino

The said undertaking not only celebrated the dedication and hard work of local officials and functionaries but also reinforces the commitment to fostering good governance in doing delivery of services. Through these awards and recognitions, the Provincial Government and the DILG aims to inspire continuous improvement and excellence in local governance practices throughout the province.