In a powerful display of regional unity and good governance, the Department of the Interior and Local Government Region III honored the exemplary performance of local government units, development partners, and field officers during the 2025 Central Luzon SubayBAYANI Awards cum Infrastructure Governance Expo, held at the Royce Hotel, Clark Freeport Zone on December 10, 2025.

The event was graced by the distinguished guest from DILG Central Office, Alfonso A. Maralli, Jr., CESO IV, Director of the Office of Project Development Services. Also present to confer the awards were DILG Central Luzon Regional Director, Araceli A. San Jose, CESO III and Assistant Regional Director, Jay E. Timbreza, CESO.

Anchored on the theme “Celebrating Excellence and Showcasing Impactful Infrastructure Governance,” the event recognized the achievements of LGUs implementing LGSF and SGLGIF projects, celebrated Most Significant Change (MSC) stories, and reaffirmed DILG’s commitment to transparent, people-centered infrastructure development.

The day-long momentous occasion brought together local chief executives, C/MLGOOs, regional offices, national agency partners, civil society organizations, and the vibrant performers of the Science City of Muñoz Performing Arts.

A significant highlight of the event was the recognition of partner agencies whose collaboration has strengthened LGU capacities and improved project delivery across Central Luzon.

Special Awards Ceremony

The region conferred Plaques and Certificates of Appreciation to the following partners in the Local Infrastructure Learning Hubs for the conduct of Infrastructure Audit in Central Luzon:

  • Office of the Civil Defense - Region III
  • Department of Education - Region III
  • Professional Regulation Commission - Region III
  • Philippine Institute for Civil Engineers - Pampanga Chapter
  • Mines and Geosciences Bureau - Region III
  • Bureau of Fire Protection - Region III
  • Department of Public Works and Highways - Region III
  • Bulacan State University
  • National University Clark
  • Far Eastern University - Pampanga
  • City of Angeles
  • Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan
  • Floridablanca, Pampanga
  • Botolan, Zambales
  • Master G Builders

Two partners were also honored for their steadfast support in monitoring and implementation of Locally Funded Projects:

  • Gawad Kalinga – TPM Partner
  • Orani, Bataan – Partner during the Infrastructure Governance Tour
Commendation for Provincial and HUC Offices

To acknowledge their consistent performance in infrastructure governance and monitoring, DILG R3 awarded Certificates of Commendation and Golden Eagle Trophies to the following Provincial and HUC Offices:

  • DILG Aurora under the leadership of PD Ener P. Cambronero, CESO V
  • DILG Bataan under the leadership of PD Belina T. Herman, CESO V
  • DILG Bulacan under the leadership of PD Myrvi Apostol-Fabia, CESO V
  • DILG Nueva Ecija under the leadership of Atty. Ofelio A. Tactac, Jr., CESO V
  • DILG Pampanga under the leadership of PD Myra B. Moral-Soriano, CESO V
  • DILG Tarlac under the leadership of PD Martin Porres B. Moral, CESO V
  • DILG Zambales under the leadership of OIC-PD Melissa D. Nipal
  • DILG Angeles City under the leadership of CD Yvette R. Cosio, CESO V
  • DILG Olongapo City under the leadership of CD Zotico Gerson A. Villanueva, CESE
Field Officers Recognized for Exemplary Groundwork

Some of the most heartfelt recognitions were reserved for DILG Field Officers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication in guiding LGUs, strengthening compliance, and ensuring the timely and quality implementation of infrastructure projects.

Province of Aurora
  • Mary Joyce T. Bautista – MLGOO of Maria Aurora
  • Madam Cassey B. Gonzales – MLGOO of Dinalungan
  • Melody E. Valdez – MLGOO of Baler
Province of Bataan
  • Mildred L. Sazon – CLGOO of City of Balanga
  • Cherry DG. Beltran – MLGOO of Bagac
  • Annie E. Hipolito – MLGOO of Pilar
  • Vernita D. La Torre – MLGOO of Hermosa
  • Catherine R. Aduna – MLGOO of Orani
Province of Bulacan
  • Benedict M. Pangan – CLGOO of San Jose del Monte
  • Maria Clarissa R. Dimatulac – MLGOO of Hagonoy
  • Digna A. Enriquez – CLGOO of Malolos
  • Dante C. Boac – MLGOO of Pulilan
  • Cecilia R. Caburnay – MLGOO of Obando
  • Marilyn C. Ochoa – MLGOO of Paombong
  • Jayfie P. Nasarro – MLGOO of Santa Maria
  • Diana Jean M. Garcia – MLGOO of Bustos
Province of Nueva Ecija
  • Josephine M. Claudio – MLGOO of Gabaldon
  • Jovi N. Marquez – MLGOO of Carranglan
  • Rosie J. Sabiniano – CLGOO of Science City of Muñoz
Province of Pampanga
  • Josephine M. Villanueva – MLGOO of Arayat
  • Khalid F. Sunggod – MLGOO of Candaba
  • Mariel V. Estacio – MLGOO of Minalin
  • Sheryl Ann Q. Dungca – MLGOO of Santo Tomas
  • Aljim D. Capili – MLGOO of Apalit
Province of Tarlac
  • Angelo Alexis C. Barroga – MLGOO of San Clemente
  • Bryan N. Rivera – MLGOO of Moncada
  • Cherry Eve M. Mesina – MLGOO of Pura
  • Riza M. Guilas – MLGOO of Capas
  • Rod Mark M. Salvador – CLGOO of Tarlac City
Province of Zambales
  • Dan A. Esteban – MLGOO of Candelaria
  • Shieralyn B. Esteban – MLGOO of Masinloc
  • Rose Ann D. Agostosa – MLGOO of San Marcelino
  • Cindy C. Cagalitan – MLGOO of San Felipe
DILG Angeles City
  • Luz M. Madlangbayan – LFP Focal Person

Their contributions underscore the reality that effective local governance is built not only on policy and funding but on tireless mentorship and field leadership.

To end the special awards, the Bungkos Palay Dance Co. from the Science City of Muñoz were also awarded in appreciation of its outstanding cultural contribution and remarkable performance during the event.

Main Awards Ceremony

Top 10 SGLGIF Awardees

For the main awards, the first to be conferred the special plaque of recognition were for the Top 10 local government units in the Philippines to successfully complete the implementation of their FY 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance Incentive Fund (SGLGIF) projects:

  1. Apalit, Pampanga
  2. Bagac, Bataan
  3. Santa Maria, Bulacan
  4. Paombong, Bulacan
  5. Minalin, Pampanga
  6. San Marcelino, Zambales
  7. Pilar, Bataan
  8. Moncada, Tarlac
  9. San Felipe, Zambales
  10. Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija
LGU Exemplars

Nineteen LGUs earned the title 2025 Central Luzon SubayBAYANI LGU Exemplars, showcasing projects that embody transparency, efficiency, and community impact:

  • Maria Aurora, Aurora
  • Dinalungan, Aurora
  • Baler, Aurora
  • City of Balanga, Bataan
  • San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan
  • Hagonoy, Bulacan
  • Malolos, Bulacan
  • Pulilan, Bulacan
  • Obando, Bulacan
  • Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija
  • Arayat, Pampanga
  • Candaba, Pampanga
  • Minalin, Pampanga
  • Santo Tomas, Pampanga
  • San Clemente, Tarlac
  • Pura, Tarlac
  • Masinloc, Zambales
  • Candelaria, Zambales
  • San Marcelino, Zambales

These LGUs stood out for their successful implementation strategies, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability measures.

Top SubayBAYANI Awardees

The highest distinction of the day, the Top 9 SubayBAYANI Awards, recognized LGUs that excelled in their Most Significant Change stories and sustainable impacts of their infrastructure projects:

Provincial Category
  1. Provincial Government of Bulacan
  2. Provincial Government of Aurora
  3. Provincial Government of Bataan
Municipal Category
  1. Hermosa, Bataan
  2. Carranglan, Nueva Ecija
  3. Capas, Tarlac
City Category
  1. Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
  2. City of Angeles
  3. Tarlac City, Tarlac

Top SubayBayan Compliant LGUs

Municipal Category
  1. Municipality of Bustos, Bulacan
  2. Municipality of Candelaria, Zambales
  3. Municipality of Carranglan, Nueva Ecija
City Category
  1. Tarlac City, Tarlac
  2. City of Angeles
  3. City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
Provincial Office Category
  1. DILG Zambales
  2. DILG Aurora
  3. DILG Tarlac

Lastly, the Best Miniature Model was bagged by the Provincial Office of DILG Bulacan.

The 2025 Central Luzon SubayBAYANI Awards and Infrastructure Governance Expo served not only as a recognition ceremony but also as a testament to the region’s collective commitment to transparent and inclusive development. Through shared learning, collaborative innovation, and strong partnerships, Central Luzon continues to cement its role as a model for infrastructure governance in the Philippines.

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