DILG honors excellence in public service, capacity development at 10th CapDev ACE
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recognized outstanding public servants and partners during the 10th Capacity Development Awards for Catalysts of Excellence (CapDev ACE), highlighting excellence in public service and capacity building at the local level.
Organized by the DILG–Local Government Academy, CapDev ACE honors exemplary DILG officials and staff, field units, Local Governance Regional Resource Centers (LGRRCs), and partners for impactful capacity development initiatives.
Representing DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla, Undersecretary Marlo Iringan said the awardees embody President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for dedicated and honest public service in advancing the vision of Bagong Pilipinas.
Leading this year’s honorees was DILG–National Capital Region Director Maria Lourdes L. Agustin, who received the Tatak ng Agila or Capacity Development Leadership Award for strengthening Metro Manila’s disaster preparedness through the Tangguyob 2024 initiative.
The Singsing ng Tanikala Award for Best City or Municipal Local Government Operations Officer was awarded to Olivia Bagasbas of Tandag City and Ildefonso Orquejo Jr. of Calatrava, Negros Occidental for their people-centered and transformative governance initiatives.
Eden Lanuza of DILG Region V received the Dagitab ng Paglilingkod Award for ICT modernization efforts, while DILG Aklan Provincial Director Dino Ponsaran earned the Dangal ng Kagawaran for their comprehensive development planning innovations among local governments.
The Bugkos ng Bayan Award went to DILG Ilocos Sur for integrating cultural heritage into governance, while LGRRCs 6 and 9 received the Ugnay ng Mamamayan Award for collaborative capacity development efforts. DILG Undersecretary Hubert Gervacio was also honored with the Bagwis ng Paglilingkod Award given to top officials for upholding the mandate and core values of the Department in providing capdev to LGUs.
Now in its 10th year, CapDev ACE continues to build a Circle of ACEs that strengthens local governance and advances the DILG’s matino, mahusay, at maaasahan brand of service nationwide.
