๐armonizing ๐ขrganization's I๐กtervention through nurturin๐ a culture of ๐earning and ๐ขptimizing the abilit๐ฌ of Knowledge Sharing in the Province of Zambalesย
๐ฟ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ก๐๐จ, ๐๐ง๐ค๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐, ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ค๐๐ฃ๐๐ฏ๐๐ ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ค๐ ๐ฝ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ฝ 2025
Botolan, Zambales โ December 16, 2025 โ 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)โZambales Chapter, successfully conducted HONGLOY ALAB 2025: Parangal at Pagpupugay sa mga Natatanging Pamahalaan at Linod Bayan at the Botolan Peopleโs 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
Barangayanihaย 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) โ Ideal Functionality: All 13 Municipal LGUs the Provincial Government of Zambales
Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) โ 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 13ย Municipal LGUs and the Provincial Governmentย 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 Zambalesโ 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.
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ย
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 โHongloy,โ derived from a Zambal word meaning โfuelโ, embodies the initiativeโs mission: Harmonizing Organizationโs 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 provinceโs 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)
โข Taugtog, Botolan
โข Nagbunga, Castillejos
โข Amungan, Iba
โข Collat, Masinloc
โข San Nicolas, San Antonio
โข Sto. Nino, San Felipe
Provincial Winners of Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentive Awards (LTIA)
(Php 15,000 Cash Incentive)
โข San Isidro, Subic
โข Brgy. Liozon, Palauig
โข Brgy. Rizal, San Marcelino
โข Brgy. Alusiis, San Narciso
โข Brgy. Dallipawen, San Narciso
Regional Winner of Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentive Awards (LTIA)
(Php 30,000 Cash Incentive)
โข Brgy. Camiing, Cabangan
LGUs with Ideal Level of Functionality in LCAT-VAWC
(Php 10,000 Cash Incentive)
โข Botolan
โข Cabangan
โข Candelaria
โข Castillejos
โข Iba
โข Masinloc
โข San Antonio
โข San Felipe
โข San Marcelino
โข Subic
LGUs with Ideal Level of Functionality in Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC)
(Php 10,000 Cash Incentive)
โข Botolan
โข Iba
โข Masinloc
โข San Antonio
โข Subic
Regional Qualifiers of Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA)
(Php 10,000 Cash Incentive)
โข Botolan
โข Cabangan
โข Iba
โข Masinloc
โข San Antonio
โข San Marcelino
โข Subic
Gawad KALASAG National Qualifiers
(Php 25,000 Cash Incentive)
โข San Marcelino
LGUs that are Beyond Compliant in Gawad KALASAG
(Php 10,000 Cash Incentive)
โข Subic
โข Candelaria
LGUs that are Fully Compliant in Gawad KALASAG
(Php 10,000 Cash Incentive)
โข Botolan
โข Cabangan
โข Castillejos
โข Iba
โข Masinloc
โข Palauig
โข San Antonio
โข PG Zambales
Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) National Awardees
(Php 25,000 Cash Incentive)
โข Botolan
โข Cabangan
โข Masinloc
โข San Marcelino
โข Sta. Cruz
Functional Peace and Order Councils (POC)
(Php 20,000 Cash Incentive)
โข Botolan
โข Cabangan
โข Candelaria
โข Castillejos
โข Iba
โข Masinloc
โข Palauig
โข San Antonio
โข San Felipe
โข San Marcelino
โข San Narciso
โข Sta. Cruz
โข Subic
โข PGZ
Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB) National Passers
(Php 6,000 Cash Incentive)
โข Barangay Amungan (Iba, Zambales)
โข Barangay Lipay-Dingin-Panibuatan (Iba, Zambales)
โข Barangay Palanginan (Iba, Zambales)
โข Barangay Sta. Barbara (Iba, Zambales)
โข Barangay Zone 5 (Iba, Zambales)
โข Barangay East Dirita (San Antonio, Zambales)
โข Barangay San Nicolas (San Antonio, Zambales)
Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) National Passers
(Php 35,000 Cash Incentive)
โข Botolan
โข Cabangan
โข Candelaria
โข Castillejos
โข Iba
โข Masinloc
โข San Antonio
โข San Felipe
โข 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.