CITY OF CAUAYAN, ISABELA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 2 recognized outstanding local government units (LGUs) in a ceremony for the Regional SubayBAYANI Awards held on November 25, 2024, at the Isabela Convention Center. The event celebrated the exemplary contributions of LGUs across the region in implementing and monitoring locally funded infrastructure projects.
The awarding ceremony was attended by Local Chief Executives and key officials from LGUs across the region, alongside their respective City and Municipal Local Government Operations Officers (C/MLGOOs). DILG Region 2 Regional Director Agnes A. De Leon, Assistant Regional Director Elpidio A. Durwin, Director Alfonso A. Maralli, Jr. of the Office of Project Development Services (OPDS), and various along with Provincial Directors: Engr. Corazon D. Toribio (Isabela), Engr. Maria Loida M. Urmatam (Cagayan), Catherine G. Allam-Miranda (Nueva Vizcaya), Marietta F. Abalus (OIC-Batanes), and Karen Joy C. Pablico-Castro (OIC-Quirino). Also present were Cluster Leaders, and staff constituting the Regional and Provincial Project Development and Management Units of the Cagayan Valley Region.
In his keynote address, Director Maralli emphasized that the SubayBAYANI Awards is not just a recognition program but a testament to DILG's commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance. He highlighted the role of these awards in strengthening communities through effective governance and infrastructure projects.
The following are the notable awardees per province:
Cagayan
- Tuguegarao City – National SubayBAYANI Entry (City Category)
- Solana – National SubayBAYANI Entry (Municipal Category); Best Potable Water System Project
- Iguig – Regional SubayBAYANI Finalist
- Sta. Ana – Regional SubayBAYANI Finalist
- Tuao – Regional SubayBAYANI Winner & Finalist
- Baggao – Best Most Compliant Post Project
- Sta. Teresita – Best SGLG-IF Project
Isabela
- Provincial Government of Isabela – National SubayBAYANI Entry (Province Category)
- City of Ilagan – National SubayBAYANI Entry (City Category)
- Santiago City – National SubayBAYANI Entry (City Category)
- Delfin Albano – Regional SubayBAYANI Winner & Finalist
- San Isidro – Regional SubayBAYANI Winner & Finalist
- Tumauini – Regional SubayBAYANI Winner & Finalist; Best Vertical Infrastructure Project; Most Gender and Development (GAD) Compliant Project
- Cabagan – Best SGLG-IF Project
Nueva Vizcaya
- Provincial Government of Nueva Vizcaya – National SubayBAYANI Entry (Province Category)
- Solano – National SubayBAYANI Entry (Municipal Category); Regional SubayBAYANI Winner & Finalist
- Kayapa – National SubayBAYANI Entry (Municipal Category); Regional SubayBAYANI Winner & Finalist; Best Local Access Road Project; Best Most Compliant Post Project
- Kasibu – Regional SubayBAYANI Winner & Finalist
Quirino
- Provincial Government of Quirino – National SubayBAYANI Entry (City Category)
- Aglipay – Regional SubayBAYANI Finalist
- Cabarroguis – Regional SubayBAYANI Finalist
- Nagtipunan – Regional SubayBAYANI Finalist
- Maddela – Best SGLG-IF Project
Each awardee was presented with a plaque and recognition, with special markers given to those who won in specific categories, such as Best Local Access Road Project, Best Vertical Infrastructure Project, and Best Potable Water System Project.
The SubayBAYANI Awards recognize LGUs for their excellence in implementing locally funded projects and promoting transparency and good governance. These awards continue to be a symbol of the vital role LGUs play in building stronger, more resilient communities.
IO II Louella Marie T. Pader
