07/10/2026
AURORAโs BARANGAY CALANTAS AND FOUR (4) MUNICIPALITIES EARN REGIONAL RECOGNITION IN 2026 PAGMAYA
Royce Hotel, Clark, Pampanga โ Auroraโs Barangay Calantas and four (4) municipalities namely Baler, Casiguran, Dinalungan, and Dingalan, received recognition at the DILG Region 3 Regional Awarding ceremony titled "PAGMAYA: Pagpupugay sa mga Natatanging Pamahalaang Lokal na Kaagapay sa Kalinisan at Kapayaan" on October 07, 2026, at the Royce Hotel in Clark, Pampanga.
Barangay Calantas in Casiguran has garnered substantial accolades upon receiving the 2026 Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentive Awards (LTIA) Regional 2nd Runner Up distinction within the 1st Class Municipalities Category. This accomplishment represents the fourth consecutive year in which Barangay Calantas has secured regional honors through the LTIA, demonstrating the enduring commitment to excellence and dependable performance of its Lupon Tagapamayapa in proficiently implementing Katarungang Pambarangay (KP), addressing community conflicts with effectiveness, and advancing peace and justice throughout the community.
Meanwhile, municipalities of Baler, Casiguran, Dinalungan, and Dingalanโearned recognition as Regional Passers in the 2026 Fisheries Compliance Audit (FishCA) for the Non-Manila Bay Area. The DILG Regional Validation Team administered this audit, which acknowledges these local government units for their rigorous compliance with the Philippine Fisheries Code (RA 8550, as amended by RA 10654) and their exemplary dedication to sustainable coastal resource management, marine environmental conservation, and responsible administration of municipal waters.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Aurora commends the commitment and endeavors demonstrated by local government units that have earned these accolades through their unwavering dedication. The department expresses strong confidence that these accomplishments will inspire additional local government units throughout the province to pursue comparable initiatives, thereby fostering a coordinated approach to responsible local governance.