The Cebu Provincial Government has announced plans to establish a recognition program for local government units (LGUs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) with exemplary partnerships.

Governor Pamela will oversee the initiative, which is aimed at strengthening collaboration and advancing community-driven governance. According to an Executive Order No. 34, Series of 2026, the recognition program will acknowledge CSOs and LGUs that have demonstrated outstanding partnership in projects and initiatives that benefit the community.

The program comes as the province continues to emphasize the importance of community-driven governance. Governor Pamela has been at the forefront of efforts to strengthen partnerships between LGUs and CSOs, recognizing the unique strengths and capacities each brings to the table.

The Cebu Provincial Government has been a proponent of community-driven governance for years, with initiatives such as the Barangay Development Fund and the Cebu Provincial Social Fund aimed at empowering local communities. The recognition program is seen as a further step towards building stronger partnerships between LGUs and CSOs.

The program will feature categories for recognition, including innovation, sustainability, and community impact. A selection committee will be established to review nominations and select winners.

The recognition program is expected to be launched in the coming months, with the initial batch of winners to be announced in the last quarter of this year. The program is seen as a positive step towards building stronger communities and promoting community-driven governance.

A total of 10 winners will be recognized in the inaugural batch, with awards to be given to CSOs and LGUs that have demonstrated outstanding partnership in projects and initiatives that benefit the community.

The recognition program is expected to be a regular feature, with future batches to be announced in the coming years.

Key Facts

  • 10 winners will be recognized in the inaugural batch
  • The recognition program will feature categories for innovation, sustainability, and community impact
  • A selection committee will be established to review nominations and select winners
  • The program is expected to be launched in the coming months
  • The initial batch of winners will be announced in the last quarter of this year

This is a developing story.

We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

And, in our next update, we will look at the potential impact of this program on Cebu's community-driven governance efforts.

But, for now, the focus is on recognizing and rewarding outstanding partnerships between LGUs and CSOs.

We hope this story has given you a better understanding of the importance of community-driven governance in Cebu.