National Awards
Since 1988, Naga City has built a reputation for being a model local government unit that pioneered innovations in local governance. This is attested to by more than 189 international, national and regional awards and individual recognition.
2012
eGov Awards for LGU – Jesse Robredo Award of Excellence in ICT for Good Governance
Best in eGov Customer Empowerment Award – 2nd Place
the 1st Phil. eGovernance 2012 citation given to LGUs using best ICT tools and practices to empower public services, transparency and good governance at Sta. Rosa, Laguna | November 23, 2012
Plaque of Recognition
for its commitment to good governance, having successfully demonstrated constructive engagement and performance monitoring through its implementation of the Edukasyon sa Naga, Salmingan Ta! (a joint citizen-government monitoring program on the education of Naga)
given by the Ateneo de Manila School of Government thru the Dept. of Interior and Local Gov’t and the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines at the Crowne Plaza Galleria, Quezon City | April 26, 2012
2011
2011 National Best PESO Award (Component City Category)
for being the top regional performer earning the nomination for the 2011 Best National PESO Award
given at the 11 National PESO Congress at Davao City | October 5, 2011
Outstanding Pabasa sa Nutrisyon Award
in recognition for its outstanding implementation og the Pabasa sa Nutrisyon Program for the year 2010
given by the Philippine Association of Nutrition, Inc. at Laoag City, Ilocos Norte | July 7, 2011
PaNata Ko sa Bayan Award - Gawad Paglilingkod sa Sambayanan (GAPAS)
Model LGU Implementing Day Care Service
given during the 60th DSWD Anniversary at DSWD Central Office, Quezon City | January 26, 2011
2010
Award of Recognition – 6th Place Extra-Large Category
in performance and delivery of Civil Registration services for the period of January to December 2009
given during the 5th National Workshop on Civil Registration, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City | August 5, 2010
2009
Gawad Kampeon sa Kabataang Pilipino
National Youth Commission | November 25, 2009
Malacañan Palace, Manila, Philippines
Grand Prize Winner and Most Outstanding Violence Against Women Responsive LGU
Philippine Commission on Women | November 25, 2009
Rembrandt Hotel, Quezon City, Philippines
Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award (Group)
Naga City PSEP Team
Civil Service Commission | September 17, 2009
Malacañan Palace, Manila, Philippines
2008
Presidential Award for Child Friendly Municipalities and Cities
Independent Chartered City Category | March 12, 2009
Malacañan Palace, Manila, Philippines
Plaque of Recognition
One of the Most Competitive Small Sized Cities
Conferred by the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center
Malacañan Palace, Manila, Philippines
2007
Most Child Friendly City
National Search for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities | Feb 2007
Malacañan Palace, Manila, Philippines
Pabasa Nutrisyon Award
Outstanding implementation of the Pabasa sa Nutrisyon Program for 2007
Manila, Philippines
2006
Best City Website
2006 Search for Best LGU Website | December 2006
NCC, AIJC and Media G8way Corporation
Manila, Philippines
2005
Best City Website (Independent Category)
2005 LGU Website Contest | December 2005
National Computer Center and the Asian Institute of Journalism & Communications
Manila, Philippines
Recognized as one of the Best Performing Philippine Cities
Given the Institute of Solidarity in Asia (ISA)
Manila, Philippines
Most Business Friendly City (Southern Luzon)
Most Business Friendly LGU Award | October 2005
31st Philippine Business Conference & Expo
Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines
2004
Outstanding Program in Local Governance (i-Governance Program)
Gawad Galing Pook Awards | December 17, 2004
Malacañan Palace , Manila
Outstanding Program in Local Governance
(Reinventing the Naga City School Board)
Gawad Galing Pook Awards 2004 | December 17, 2004
Malacañan Palace , Manila
One of the Three Most Business Friendly City in the Philippines, 2004
Conferred by The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry | December 2004
Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines
Best e-Local Governance Website
Voted by the Philippine Communication Centrum Foundation (PCCF), Asian Institute of Journalism and Communications (AIJC) and the UNESCO National Commission
Manila, Philippines
Ulirang Nakatatanda Awards 2004
Awarded to Senior Citizens federation, Inc. by the Coalition of Services of the Elderly, Inc. & DSWD | October 3, 2004
Manila, Philippines
Gawad Kalasag Award
Best City (Highly Urbanized) Disaster Coordinating Council conferred by the National Disaster Coordinating Council | October 18, 2004
Manila, Philippines
Finalist, National Literacy Award (Outstanding LGU – City Level)
Conferred by the Literacy Coordinating Council | August 8, 2004
Manila, Philippines
Over-all Best LGU Website
1st National Computer Center Search for Best Local Government Unit Website
National Computer Center , DOST | June 25, 2004
Manila, Philippines
Best LGU Website (City Level) Non-CMS Category
First National Computer Center Search for Best Local Government Unit Website
National Computer Center , DOST | June 25, 2004
Manila, Philippines
First Runner Up, Child Friendly City, Component City Category
Awarded by DSWD | January 27, 2004
Manila, Philippines
2003
Rafael M. Salas Population and Development Award
Conferred on November 28, 2003
Manila, Philippines
Plaque of Recognition – Model for Good Governance
For adopting quantitative and qualitative method of planning as embodied on its Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance. As a model for good governance, Naga is the only city in the country with a charter on citizen’s participation. Conferred by the DILG and UDCC on October 31, 2003 at Makati City
People Power People Movement
Awarded by former President Corazon C. Aquino to the Naga City People’s Council and the Naga City Government as one of the first 20 honorees.
Award of Excellence Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran
(Kaunlaran ng mga Pamahalaang Lokal sa Kalinisan at Kapaligirang Luntian)
Manila, Philippines
First Runner-Up, Child Friendly City , Component City Category
Awarded on January 27, 2004, Manila, Philippines
Most Business-Friendly City Award
In recognition of its commendable efforts in adopting and instituting innovative and best practices in good governance and promoting the interests of the business community in its locality for the benefit of its citizenry. Conferred during the 29th Philippines Business Conference by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Manila Hotel , Philippines
Award for Continuing Excellence (ACE Awards)
Recognition for LGUs that, for 5 Consecutive Years since they were awarded by the Foundation, have developed and sustained a culture of excellence within their locality.
Gawad Galing Pook 2003 – Award for Continuing Excellence (ACE)
Productivity Improvement Program (PIP)
December 6, 2003 | Malacañan Palace
Gawad Galing Pook 2003 – Award for Continuing Excellence (ACE)
Kaantabay sa Kauswagan Program
December 6, 2003 | Malacañan Palace
Gawad Galing Pook 2003 – Award for Continuing Excellence (ACE)
Naga City Computerization Program
December 6, 2003 | Malacañan Palace
Gawad Galing Pook 2003 – Award for Continuing Excellence (ACE)
Emergency Rescue Naga (ERN) Program
December 6, 2003 | Malacañan Palace
Gawad Galing Pook 2003 – Award for Continuing Excellence (ACE)
Metro Naga Development Council (MNDC) Program
December 6, 2003 | Malacañan Palace
Gawad Galing Pook 2003 – Award for Continuing Excellence (ACE)
Naga Early Education and Development (NEED) Program
December 6, 2003 | Malacañan Palace
2002
Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit
In recognition of its commendable efforts in adopting and instituting innovative and best practices in good governance and promoting the interests of the business community in its locality for the benefit of its citizenry. Conferred during the 28th Philippine Business Conference by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry on December 13, 2002 | Manila Hotel , Philippines
National Finalist, Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran
In recognition of exemplary commitment, awe inspiring discipline and unparalleled unity to the cause of a healthy environment. Conferred by President Gloria M. Arroyo on December 13, 2002, Ceremonial Hall, Malacañang, Manila
2nd Runner-Up, Child Friendly City , Component City Category
For Programs Promoting Children’s Rights and Survival, Development, Protection and Participation Conferred by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Given by President Gloria M. Arroyo on December 10, 2002, Ceremonial Hall, Malacañan, Manila
Gawad Galing Pook Award for the People’s Empowerment Program
As one of the 10 Outstanding Programs by a local government unit in the country. Conferred by President Gloria M. Arroyo on November 21, 2002, Malacañan, Manila
Plaque of Recognition
Awarded to LGU Naga City for the establishment of a comprehensive and operational program that systematically addresses its housing concern.
Plaque of Recognition
Awarded to LGU Naga City for actively monitoring private developer’s compliance to the 20% balanced housing provision of UDHA through documentation and actual field monitoring. Conferred by the Philippine Urban Forum and the Urban Poor Colloquium on October 11, 2002.
Plaque of Recognition
Awarded to LGU Naga City for fostering a good working relationship with various stakeholder in the identification issues, solution and joint implementation of programs for the benefit of marginalized people as a concrete example of good urban governance. Conferred by the Philippine Urban Forum and the Urban Poor Colloquium on October 11, 2002.
Model for Good Practices & Innovations in Government Procurement
Conferred by the World Bank and the Government of the Philippines | August 2002
Best City Peace and Order Council, Highly Urbanized City Category
Conferred by the National Peace and Order Council in recognition of the CPOCs extraordinary and meritorious achievements. Conferred by the National Peace & Order Council | June 23, 2002
2000
Rafael Salas Award on Population and Development
Conferred by the National Population Commission in recognition of the city’s highly innovative and viable population and development programs on November 27, 2002
Outstanding Accounting Office in the Philippines
Conferred by the Association of Government Accountants of the Philippines (AGAP) in recognition of the city’s advancement in terms of financial management and transaparent government accounting
Most Outstanding Component City in Local Budget Administration ( Luzon Area)
Conferred by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the League of Cities of the Philippines in recognition of the city’s efficient budget management
2nd Runner-Up, Most Outstanding LGU in Local Budget Administration
Conferred by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM)
Best Community-Based Training & Enterprise Development Advocate Award
Conferred by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in recognition of the city’s effort in community-based training and enterprise development spearheaded by its Public Service Employment Office (PESO)
1999
2nd Runner-Up, Most Outstanding LGU in Local Budget Administration
Conferred by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM)
Most Outstanding Accounting Office Award
Conferred by the Association of Government Accountants of the Philippines
Best Peace and Order Council of the Philippines
Conferred by the National Government for the Naga City Peace and Order Council’s success in implementing the IA/CPSP
Best District Jail of the Year
Conferred by the BJMP Central Office during the 8th Anniversary Celebration of the BJMP (July 3, 1999)
1998
Nutrition Honor Award (Hall of Fame Award)
Conferred by the National Nutrition Commission on August 20, 1998
Best Peace and Order Council of the Philippines
Conferred by the National Peace and Order Council
1997
Population Success Story Award
Conferred by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the National Population Commission on December 5, 1997
Gawad Pamana ng Lahi (Local Government Heritage-Presidential Award for Excellence in Local Governance
Conferred by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Manila, Philippines
Model Public Employment Service Office (PESO) for Luzon
Conferred by the Department of Labor and Emplyment (DOLE), Manila, Philippines
Outstanding Lupong Tagapamayapa for Excellence in Local Barangay Justice System
Conferred by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Manila, Philippines
Galing Pook Hall of Fame Award for Excellence in Local Governance
Conferred by the Ford Foundation and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM)
Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) Award
Conferred by the National Nutrition Commissionl (NNC)
1996
Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) Award
Conferred by the National Nutrition Commissionl (NNC)
Gawad Pamana ng Lahi (Local Government Heritage-Presidential Award) for Excellence in Local Governance
Conferred by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Manila, Philippines
Galing Pook Award for the Naga City Government Computerization Program
Conferred by the Ford Foundation, Local Government Academy (LGA) and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM)
Galing Pook Award for the Naga Early Education and Development (NEED) Program
Conferred by the Ford Foundation and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM)
Most Outstanding Peace and Order Council
Conferred by the Department of Interior (DILG) and the National Peace and Order Council (NPOC)
Most Outstanding Accounting Office Award
Conferred by the Association of Government Accountants of the Philippines (AGAP)
Outstanding Local Government in the Implementation of Population and Development
Given on December 9, 1996
Gawad Kabisig Award for Outstanding Kabisig Type Project
Conferred by the Kabisig People Movement
1995
Cleanest “AA” Slaugtherhouse Award for Health and Sanitation
Conferred by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Manila
Outstanding LGU in Population Management
Conferred by the National Population Commission on November 29, 1995
Galing Pook Award
Conferred by the Asian Institute on Management (AIM)
Galing Pook Award for Productivity Improvement Program (Local Government Administration)
Conferred by the Local Government Academy (LGA) and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM)
Country’s Top 8 Public Employment Service Office (PESO)
Conferred by the Department of Labor & Employment (DOLE) Manila
Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) Award
Conferred by the National Nutrition Commissionl (NNC) on July 27, 1995
Most Outstanding Peace and Order Council
Conferred by the Department of Interior (DILG) and the National Peace and Order Council (NPOC)
NDCC Recognition Award as Country’s Best Institutional Outfit in Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation
Conferred by the National Disaster and Coordination Council (NDCC)
1994
Top 10 Public Employment Service Office (PESO)
Conferred by the Department of Labor & Employment (DOLE) Manila
Galing Pook Award for the Metro Naga Development Council (Integrated Area Development)
Conferred by the Ford Foundation and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM)
Galing Pook Award for Emergency Rescue Naga
Conferred by the Ford Foundation and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM)
Galing Pook Award for Naga Kaantabay sa Kauswagan
Conferred by the Ford Foundation and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM)
Special Citation as Outstanding LGU with the Most Number of 1994 Galing Pook Awards given by the National Selection Committee
Conferred by the Ford Foundation and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM)
Manuel L. Quezon Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in TB Control (Preventive Health)
Conferred by the Department of Labor and Emplyment (DOLE), Manila, Philippines
Outstanding LGU in Population Management
Conferred by the National Population Commission on November 1994
Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) Award
Conferred by the National Nutrition Commissionl (NNC)
1993
Outstanding LGU in Population Management
Conferred by the National Population Commission on November 29, 1993
Kabalikat-Laang Bisig Award
