MANILA, July 13 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has awarded the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay (SGLGB) to 262 barangays.

This took place at the opening cluster of the Liga ng mga Barangay National Congress held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on July 10.

In a statement Saturday, the DILG said the award is a testament to the barangay's crucial role in building a Bagong Pilipinas as envisioned by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., and reflects their excellence in local governance and commitment to accountability, transparency, and responsive service delivery.

The DILG said the 262 barangays are the first batch of national awardees under the 2024 SGLGB assessment cycle, with more recogni...