09/10/2026
๐๐๐จ ๐๐๐ง๐ข ๐ฃ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฃ๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ก ๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
The Municipality of Bato, Leyte through the leadership of Honorable Mayor Bryan Nile A. Gertos underwent the Regional Local Governance Champions (RLGC) Onsite Validation on October 9, 2026, at the 3rd Floor Conference Hall, Balay Lungsod, Bato, Leyte.
The DILG Regional Office VIII Regional Assessment Team, led by LGOO V Jenna A. Negros, RLGC Regional Focal Person, Leanelle B. Moralde, Regional Statistician with the assistance of DILG Leyte Cluster Head Mauricio T. Labado, Jr. performed a thorough review of required documents, face-to-face interviews, and onsite inspections of facilities.
Following the onsite validation, LGU functionaries, partner NGAs and other officials convened for the exit conference, where the Regional Validators announced that the Municipality of Bato would be favorably endorsed as a potential passer. The endorsement is subject to deliberation by the Regional Council for Good Local Governance (RCGLG), which will convene on October 15, 2026.
The regional validation affirms LGU Bato's dedication to stronger local governance, better public service delivery, and excellence across key governance areas. As the municipality moves through the RLGC assessment process, this activity underscores how collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement plays a crucial role to better serve all Batohanons.