23 local government units (LGUs) from the SOCCSKSARGEN Region earned the prestigious Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG) based on the result of the 2023 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA).

Among the 23 LGUs that received the SCFLG are the following:

Highly Urbanized City

1. General Santos City

Province of Cotabato

2. Municipality of Aleosan

3. Municipality of Midsayap

4. Municipality of Kabacan

5. Municipality of M’lang

6. Municipality of Alamada

7. Kidapawan City

Province of Sarangani

8. Municipality of Malapatan

9. Municipality of Maasim

10. Municipality of Malungon

11. Municipality of Alabel

Province of South Cotabato

12. Municipality of Polomolok

13. Municipality of Tupi

14. Municipality of Surallah

15. Municipality of Norala

16. Koronadal City

Province of Sultan Kudarat

17. Municipality of Bagumbayan

18. Municipality of President Quirino

19. Municipality of Lambayong

20. Municipality of Palimbang

21. Municipality of Kalamansig

22. Municipality of Lutayan

23. Municipality of Esperanza

The 2023 CFLGA evaluates LGUs across key areas, including survival, development, protection, participation, and governance, ensuring that children’s rights remain a priority in local policies and programs based on their 2022 performance. DILG Dose commends these LGUs for their outstanding work in making their communities safer for children, expanding their access to essential services, and fostering children's active participation in planning and development projects. Furthermore, the department believes that the SCFLG contributes to each LGU's achievement of the Seal of Good Local Governance, underscoring the importance of child-focused governance in achieving sustainable development goals.