AgNor LGUs recognized in this year’s ANGELL Awards

By Jennifer P. Gaitano Amid the coronavirus disease-2019 despite the risks brought about by the (COVID-19) pandemic, the recognition COVID-19 pandemic. of local government units in the According to the Department province of Agusan del Norte was held of the Interior and Local Government recently dubbed as the Accelerating (DILG), the ANGELL Awards also served New Dimensions on Good Governance as an inspiration to the LGUs for them to and Excellence in Local Leadership excel and continue to provide quality (ANGELL) Awards. programs and services to the public. The ANGELL Awards was aimed to Agusan del Norte second district recognize the exemplary performance Representative Maria Angelica Rosedell of the LGUs, institutions, barangays, Amante-Matba highlighted that those and employees who continue to who work harder are worth to be deliver their services to the constituents recognized. The provincial government

acknowledged the LGUs that continue to provide quality programs and services to the public even during the crisis. “All our good practices may be replicated by other agencies and LGUs. The barangays are very important, in fact, they are the backbone of our governance. Good governance will not stop even during a pandemic,” said Matba. Being a consistent awardee, Mayor Jovette Calo of Carmen, Agusan del Norte took this as a challenge and vowed to enhance their performance in public service. “We have more to do for our municipality. We are really working

hard and this COVID-19 is a test of our leadership. People would see how serious we are in providing public service during crisis such as this,” Calo shared. Other programs in the province that were recognized included the disaster-resilient LGUs, best performing anti-drug abuse councils, barangay nutrition scholars, most persons with disability (PWD)-friendly LGUs, and ecological solid waste management, among others. The ANGELL Awards is now in its 6th year and is expected to continue to recognize the performing LGUs in the province. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)