Iloilo LGUs win 21 EXCELL regional awards

By Mariela Angella Oladive

The Iloilo provincial government and several local government units were among the awardees at the 2025 Excellence in Local Governance (EXCELL) Regional Awarding Ceremony held on Dec. 16 at Diversion 21 Hotel in Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

A total of 21 of the 34 awards conferred during the ceremony went to the Iloilo provincial government, the city of Passi, and the municipalities of Alimodian, Dingle, Leganes, Guimbal, Mina, New Lucena, and Tubungan.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government described the recognitions as a reflection of sustained efforts toward effective, responsive, and results-oriented local governance in the province.

The Iloilo provincial government was also cited as a Sustainable Development Goal–Achievement Champion and Exemplar for its initiative, “Zero to Limpyo Iloilo: Movement for Province-Wide Zero Open Defecation.”

The program promotes improved sanitation, hygiene practices, and public health outcomes across communities in the province.

The EXCELL Awards, an initiative of DILG Region VI, recognize local governments that demonstrate outcome-driven governance and sustained excellence in public service delivery.

According to the DILG, awardees are selected based on evaluations of proven governance practices across the capacity performance continuum, with the aim of fostering innovation, accountability, and service excellence among LGUs.

The regional awarding ceremony gathered local officials and stakeholders to honor programs and initiatives that address community needs and enhance the quality of public service delivery.