20/08/2026
EXCELLENCE IN ACTION: 2026 EXCELL AWARDS PROVINCIAL ORIENTATION
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Capiz conducted the Provincial Orientation on the 2026 Search for Excellence in Local Governance (EXCELL) Awards on August 14, 2026, at the Hall of Governors, Capiz Provincial Capitol Building, Roxas City, Capiz.
The activity was attended by the concerned LGU functionaries corresponding to the ten (10) governance areas covered by the EXCELL Awards, providing an opportunity for the various provincial offices and concerned personnel to gain a deeper understanding of the assessment framework, requirements, and expectations for the 2026 search.
The activity opened with an Overview of the Activity presented by LGOO VI Therese Mae P. Auman, Program Manager, who provided participants with a clear perspective on the objectives and overall direction of the 2026 EXCELL Awards. This was followed by the discussion on the Policy Guidelines pursuant to DILG Regional Memorandum Circular No. 2026-004, presented by LGOO V Rucel B. Mendoza, Chief of the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Section (LGMES), who guided the participants through the implementation process, timelines, and documentary requirements for the upcoming assessment.
More than an orientation, the activity served as a launchpad for collaboration, preparation, and renewed commitment to excellence. It provided a venue to align efforts, clarify expectations, and strengthen the collective resolve of concerned offices to showcase proven good practices and meaningful accomplishments in local governance.
As the 2026 EXCELL Awards journey begins, DILG Capiz encourages all concerned offices to embrace the challenge not simply as a search for recognition, but as an opportunity to reflect, innovate, improve, and deliver better public service.