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
The Local Government Capability Development Division (LGCDD) of DILG Region XII ushered in the new year with a resolute commitment to collaboration and operational excellence during its first staff meeting on January 9, 2025, at Wagi Hall. Under the dynamic leadership of LGOO VII Maria Theresa D. Bautista, LGCDD Chief, the meeting set a strategic tone for 2025, emphasizing teamwork, alignment, and impactful program delivery.
In a bid to strengthen immunization efforts and achieve regional health goals, a Coalition Building Workshop and Regional Technical Working Group (RTWG) Meeting on the implementation of the National Immunization Program (NIP) were successfully conducted, bringing together key members and stakeholders from across the region. The event, held from January 8-10, 2025, in General Santos City, aimed to evaluate past performance, strategize for the upcoming year, and enhance collaboration among healthcare professionals, partner agencies, and organizations.
In an effort to support the Local Government Unit of Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat in its journey towards achieving the Seal of Good Local Governance, DILG Dose Regional Director, Atty. Rochelle D. Mahinay-Sero, CESE, interfaced with Mayor Randy L. Ecija and other local officials on January 14, 2025. RD Sero was joined by Assistant Regional Director Samuel A. Camaganacan, CE; Provincial Director Margarita H. Baynosa, MPA; DILG Dose Regional Office Division Chiefs; and MLGOO Ricii Exiomo.
