President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized 10 outstanding local governance programs at the 2026 Galing Pook Awards ceremony held at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday.
The awardees were selected based on their impact, public participation, innovation, resilience, sustainability, and efficiency in delivering services.
Among the winners were Baguio City’s Project Denguerra, Quezon City’s KABAHAGI, and Bataan Province’s E-Mobility program.
Marcos urged local governments and the public to support innovators and develop solutions that address community needs.
He also encouraged the awardees to improve their programs and inspire other local governments to adopt successful initiatives.
Source: PhilNews24 | October 22, 2026
10 GOVERNANCE PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED IN 2026 GALING POOK AWARDS
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