Month: October 2018

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LGU-Sogod is one of the one hundred twenty eight (128) local government units (LGUs) in Central Visayas who were recognized and conferred the Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG) last October 17,2018 at the Capitol Social Hall, Cebu Capitol here by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). (Minerva BC Newman, “128 Central Visayas LGUs cited for child-friendly programs, initiatives”,Manila Bulletin)

The Council for the Welfare of Children launched last October 8, 2014 the “Child-Friendly Philippines: A Caring and Protective Society for, by, and with the Children”. It is the advocacy and programming framework adopted by the CWC in response to both national (Child 21 and 2nd National Plan of Action for Children) and international commitments. It is consistent with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UN CRC) and it requires the involvement of different stakeholders at various levels. (cwc.gov.ph)

The 128 LGUs passed the annual mandatory Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) based on the 12 criteria that uplifts the welfare and status of the children.

 

 

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“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.”-Warren G. Bennis

Though the bar has been raised this year, this does not stop the Municipality of Sogod, Cebu ,under the dynamic leadership of Mayor Lissa Marie “Moonyeen” Durano-Streegan, to get the  SGLG 2018 Award.

The Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) is a national recognition given to an Local Government Unit (LGU) that carries good governance practices and worthy performance in public service. It originated from the Seal of Good Housekeeping award that piloted in 2010 initiated by DILG. This year, the bar has been raised. The LGU must pass all the seven criteria under the “all-in” scheme unlike the previous year “4+1”assessment criteria . It’s all or nothing. A challenged posed by DILG OIC-Secretary Eduardo M. Ano to the LGUs.

 The four core components are: (1) Financial Administration; (2) Disaster Preparedness; (3) Social Protection; and (4) Peace and Order. The other three essential areas include (1) Business-Friendliness and Competitiveness; (2) Environmental Management; (3) Tourism, Culture, and the Arts.

It kicked off last April 2018 and expected to award the qualifiers this October 2018. Assessment was done by the national validators team through on-site visitation & observation, inspection of documents and interviews . This is not the first time for LGU Sogod since they were also a SGLG  awardee last year.

Once again, kudos to the Municipality of Sogod! Indeed, it’s SO GOOD…

#DaliNaSaSogod.