The Subay Bayani Awards, launched in 2022 and inspired by the national recognition program of the DILG–Project Development Services, continue to highlight exceptional achievements in transparent, accountable, and participatory local infrastructure governance.

This year’s awards honored Local Government Units (LGUs), Field Operating Units (FOUs), Local Project Monitoring Committees (LPMCs), and Provincial Project Development and Monitoring Units (PDMUs) whose dedicated efforts have significantly advanced development across the region.

Awardees were selected based on performance from July 2024 to June 2025 (for LGUs and FOUs) and from the 4th Quarter of 2024 to the 3rd Quarter of 2025 (for LPMCs and PDMUs).

Award Categories

Top Performing LGUs and FOUs

Recognized for excellence in timeliness, completeness, accuracy, report quality, supervision, governance, and innovative practices that delivered meaningful and measurable impact.

Top Performing LPMCs

Evaluated based on quarterly functionality, support for monitoring activities, and documentation of notable practices.

Top Performing Provincial PDMUs

Chosen for their compliance ratings, timely report submission, Local Infrastructure Program performance, and overall excellence in monitoring and evaluation.

All provincial offices submitted nominees, which underwent rigorous review by the Subay Bayani Regional Awards Committee, composed of representatives from the Local Governance Capacity Development Division (LGCDD), Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED), and the Office of the Regional Director (ORD).

Medallion of Excellence: Honoring the Pillars of the Region

The ceremonies commenced with the presentation of the Medallion of Excellence, symbolizing the strong partnership between the DILG and LGUs in advancing responsive and transparent governance. The medallion’s eight corners represent the region’s eight pillars: Samar, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Biliran, Tacloban City, and Ormoc City.

Among the distinguished honorees was the DILG Biliran Provincial Office, represented by Provincial Director Jesus P. Naquila and OIC Cluster Head Jacob Rabay R. Dorado, acknowledged for their unwavering contributions to local development.

Celebrating Exemplary Local Project Monitoring Committees

The awards also recognized outstanding Local Project Monitoring Committees, whose commitment to rigorous monitoring and evaluation ensures that locally funded projects create lasting and meaningful impact.

Province of Biliran – Exemplary LPMC Awardees

· Almeria – Hon. Mayor Maria B. Saleh,

Dante S. Cairo, MLGOO Richie Peñaflor

· Biliran – Hon. Mayor Grace J. Casil,

MPDC Gwena Cervantes, MLGOO Daniel May Abelia

· Cabucgayan – Hon.Mayor Gemma G. Adobo, Norman C. Visador, MLGOO Engr. Eva Christian Torral

· Caibiran – Hon. Mayor Rhodessa D. Revita, MLGOO Albert Bryan Peñaflor (Exemplar Awardee)

· Naval – MLGOO Luwena Jane E. Badong

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Province of Biliran, under the leadership of 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙤𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙤 𝙅. 𝙀𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙖,

for their continuous support.

Together, we advance toward a stronger and more progressive Biliran—empowered by collaboration, inspired by service, and united in our shared vision for sustainable and inclusive development.