Isabela LGUs, barangay officials honored at 2026 SIGLAT awards
Local government units, barangay officials, and community peacekeepers in Isabela were recognized for their performance in governance, infrastructure implementation, and public service during the 2026 SIGLAT-Isabela Awards on October 14 at the Capitol Amphitheater.
Organized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Isabela and the provincial government, the awards ceremony was held as part of the celebration of Local Government Month.
SIGLAT-Isabela, which stands for Saludo sa Ipinamalas na Galing sa Lokal na Administrasyon at Tapat na Serbisyo ng mga Pamahalaang Lokal ng Isabela, recognizes outstanding performance in infrastructure management, local governance, leadership, and legislative service.
The awards cover three major categories: SubayBAYANI, which recognizes infrastructure stewardship and accountability; Excellence Awards for Governance and Leadership (EAGLE); and the Local Legislative Awards (LLA).
DILG Isabela Provincial Director Engr. Corazon D. Toribio urged the awardees to use their recognition as motivation to further improve governance and public service in their respective communities.
Vice Governor Kiko Dy, representing House Speaker Faustino G. Dy III, emphasized the importance of integrity, competence, and accountability among local officials, infrastructure implementers, and legislative councils.
Provincial Administrator Atty. Christopher A. Mamauag, representing Gov. Rodito T. Albano, encouraged local leaders to go beyond their routine responsibilities, respond to changing community needs, and promote self-reliance among residents.
Liga ng mga Barangay National President Maria Kristina Jessica Dy also called on public servants to strengthen public trust through integrity and meaningful service, saying leadership should be measured by its positive impact on people's lives and communities.
Under the SubayBAYANI Awards, Cordon was named the Most Exemplary Local Government Unit Implementer.
Cauayan City won Best Local Project Monitoring Committee in the city category, while Benito Soliven received the same recognition in the municipal category. Cabagan was named Best Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Incentive Fund Implementer, while Tumauini received awards for Best Vertical Infrastructure Project and Most Gender and Development-Compliant Implementation.
The EAGLE Awards recognized barangay officials and personnel for leadership, governance, and community service.
Hon. Manuel G. Santiago II of Barangay Malvar in Santiago City and Hon. Fortune Celeste T. Gabriel of Barangay San Antonio in Delfin Albano were recognized in the Barangay Executive category.
In the Sangguniang Barangay category, Barangay San Antonio in Delfin Albano and Barangay Malvar in Santiago City received recognition, with Malvar earning a Hall of Fame distinction.
Angeli E. Taar of Barangay Malvar in Santiago City and Mary Jo A. Bartolome of Barangay Malapat in Cordon were recognized as outstanding barangay secretaries.
Marites T. Fariñas of Barangay San Fermin in Cauayan City and Jing-Jing D. Sapil of Barangay Malapat in Cordon were honored in the Barangay Treasurer category.
For individual community service, tanod awardees were Joel A. Liquigan of Barangay Alibagu in the City of Ilagan and Rused D. Bacani of Barangay Maligaya in Tumauini.
Tanod teams from Barangay Alibagu in the City of Ilagan, Barangay Maligaya in Tumauini, and Barangay San Andres in San Mateo were also recognized. The Barangay Maligaya team received a Hall of Fame distinction.
Meanwhile, Barangay Bacnor East in Burgos was recognized under the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives and Awards and was also named a regional winner in the Best LTIA category.
In the Local Legislative Awards, San Mariano was named the national winner and Hall of Fame awardee among first- to third-class municipalities.
Santiago City was among the national finalists in the Independent Component City category, while the City of Ilagan was a finalist in the Component City category. Delfin Albano also reached the national finals among fourth- to sixth-class municipalities.
The awards highlighted the role of local governments and barangay officials in strengthening accountability, improving local infrastructure, and delivering responsive public services across Isabela.