CDA Gawad Parangal Certificate of Recognition – for his unwavering support by creating conditions for effective partnerships and providing financial support for cooperative development programs and initiatives. Given by the Cooperative Development Authority on October 28, 2022 at the Manila Hotel, City of Manila

2009 Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award (Group Category)
September 17, 2009, Malacañang Palace

Outstanding Human Resources Management Practitioner Award in the field of Local Government Personnel Management and Administration for LGU in Region V.
Conferred by the Civil Service Commission | September 26, 2008

Outstanding Human Resources Management Officer Award || Conferred to Teresita M. Zapata as the Most Outstanding Human Resources Management Officer for LGU in the Bicol region in the field of Local Government Personnel Management and Administration. Conferred by the Civil Service Commission | September 15, 2006

Outstanding Human Resources Management Officer Award || Conferred to Teresita M. Zapata as the Most Outstanding Human Resources Management Officer for LGU in the Bicol region in the field of Local Government Personnel Management and Administration. Conferred by the Civil Service Commission | September 6, 2005

Outstanding Human Resources Management Officer Award || Conferred to Teresita M. Zapata as the Most Outstanding Human Resources Management Officer for LGU in the Bicol region in the field of Local Government Personnel Management and Administration. Conferred by the Civil Service Commission | September 8, 2004

Orgulyo kan Maogmang Lugar || Conferred to City Human Resource Office headed by Teresita M. Zapata in the field of Local Government Personnel Management and Administration as conferred by the Civil Service Commission on September 6, 2003

Orgulyo kan Maogmang Lugar || Conferred to City Human Resource Office headed by Teresita M. Zapata for its effort in continuing the high level of excellence of the Productivity Improvement Program as conferred by the Gawad Galing Pook 2003 Award for Continuing Excellence on December 6, 2003

Certificate in State and Local Governance
Granted by the US Department of State, October 2004, Washington, D.C., USA 2003

The Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) of the World Finalist
Conferred by the Junior Chamber International (JCI), 12 August 2003, Missouri, USA

Outstanding Alumnus
Awarded by the University of Nueva Caceres, 15 March 2003, Naga City

2002 The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) for Government and Public Service
Awarded by the JCI Junior Chamber of the Philippines, 18 December 2002, Malacanang, Manila

Golden Anniversary Achiever
Awarded by the Filipino-Cantonese Association of Camarines Sur, 16 February 2002,
Naga City

2001 National Kabalikat Sa Laang-Bisig
Awarded by the Technical Education & Skills Development Authority, 24 August 2001, Manila

Certificate in Quality Management Systems
Granted by the Australian Agency for International Development, August 2001, Australia

2000 National Kasanayan-Kabuhayan
Awarded by the Technical Education & Skills Development Authority, 5 December 2000, Manila

Career Service Executive Eligibility (CSEE)
Conferred by the Civil Service Commission, 14 September 2000, Legaspi City 1999

National Dangal Ng Bayan
Awarded by the Civil Service Commission, 30 September 1999, Malacanang, Manila

Naga City Mayoral Award
Awarded by the Naga City Government, 31 December 1999, Naga City

Certificate of Appreciation
in grateful recognition of his unselfish dedication and unwavering commitment in discharging his duties and responsibilities as the Deputized Representative of the National Police Commission in Naga City, Camarines Sur from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2019. His ever consistent willingness to support the Thrusts of the NAPOLCOM has greatly contributed to the attainment of the Commission’s vision and mission to be a highly effective and efficient overseer of a highly capable, credible, and community and service-oriented Philippine National Police and CSOP compliant Local Chief Executives (LCEs).
given by the National Police Commission, Regional Office No. 5
Naga City People’s Hall, Naga City | June 19, 2019

Plaque of Recognition
awards the First Ever Mayor who selflessly devoted and relentlessly exerted efforts in transforming the Naga City Abattoir to Food Safety Compliant attaining full pledged Category of AA Meat Establishment
given by the National Meat Inspection Service
Naga City People’s Hall, Naga City | June 18, 2019

Plaque of Commendation – Education Champion
for his immeasurable support extended to the Department of Education Division of Naga City during his incumbency as the City Mayor. Deped Naga is forever grateful for his contributions in its transformation for excellence which resulted to winning/receiving recognitions in various International, National and Regional Level-Academic and Sports competitions
Given by the Department of Education (Division of Naga City)
Regent Hotel, Naga City | March 31, 2019

Named as Sustainable Development Goals (SGD) Champion Mayor of Southeast Asia
Given by the United Cities and Local Governments – Asia Pacific (UCLG-ASPAC)
Bangkok, Thailand | March 26-29, 2019

Plaque of Recognition
under his leadership, the City of Naga was bestowed the Galing Pook 2018 Award for exemplary Local Government programs in the Philippines as distinguising, ingenous and creative methods in the development of the community
Given by the Galing Pook Foundation, Department of Interior and Local Government, Local Government Academy
Novotel Manila Araneta Center, Quezon City |October 11, 2018

Founder’s Award
for his unconditional and untiring support of our works as we render joyful service with Christ on the Cross in the orphaned, the disabled, the homeless, the neglected and the abandoned.
Given by the Missionaries of the Poor
ALDP Commercial Complex Pilgrim City of Naga, Camarines Sur | September 27, 2018

Plaque of Appreciation
for invaluable support in promoting good governance and inspiring leadership
Given by the LEAGUE Magazine
Manila Polo Club, Makati City | September 26, 2018

One of the Ten Outstanding Movers of the Philippines
by the Save Me Movement | 2018

Plaque of Recognition
for his unwavering support that contributed to the general attainment of the Vision and Mission of the Bureau of Fire Protection-Naga City Central Fire Station. His wholehearted and continued support is an exemplary mark of a public servant truly devoted and dedicated to strengthen, empower, and serve the community
Given by the DILG – Bureau of Fire Protection,  R5
Naga City Central Fire Station, Naga City | December 18, 2017

CEO Excel Award 2016
Given by the International Association of Business Communicators Philippines (IABC)
Marriott Hotel Manila, Newport City, Pasay City | | November 21, 2016

Certificate of Recognition
for distinguished achievements that contributed to national development, for uncompromising dedication  to the profess and public service, and for fearless advocacy of the Rule of Law
Given by the University of the Philippines College of Law
Malcolm Theater, UP College of Law, Diliman, Quezon City | October 19, 2016

Innovators Achievement Award
for his outstanding efforts in the conversion of Sabang National High School into Naga City School of Arts  and Trades
Given by the Naga City School of Arts and Trades during their 22^nd Anniversary
Sabang, Naga City | August 7, 2015

Most Outstanding Alumni Award
in recognition of his exemplary Public Service and Leadership in the local government of Naga City fidelity to the Church and deep sense of loyalty to the Naga Parochial School
Given by the Naga Parochial School during their 66th Grade 6 Commencement Exercises
Naga City |March 22, 2013

Public Service Award
in grateful recognition of his valuable contribution to the service of the nation as Councilor of the City of Naga, Province of Camarines Sur, Bicol, which achievement brings pride and honor to the Firm and serves as a shining example of leadership and inspiration for others to emulate and aspire for
Given by the Sapalo & Velez Law Office
Alabang Country Club, Metro Manila | August 1, 2001

2008 Mayor Cesar Climaco Award || For his new brand of leadership that privileges accountability, transparency, effective city management and governance, Ateneo de Zamboanga University, August 20, 2008

CEO Excel Award 2005 || Given by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), December 8, 2005, Inter Continental Hotel Manila, Makati City, Philippines

Distinguished Alumni Award || Conferred by the University of the Philippines College of Business Administration, January 2004, Quezon City, Philippines

Jose P. Rizal Award for Excellence – Public Service || Conferred by the Manila Times & Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, June 19, 2002, Manila, Philippines

Gawad Parangal Award – Population Development || Conferred by the Commission on Population on its 30th Year Anniversary, August 16, 2001, Manila, Philippines

Ulirang Ama Award || Conferred by the National Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Foundation of the Philippines, June 17, 2001, Manila, Philippines

Bagtingan Award || Conferred by the Pamanang Bikolnon Foundation, Inc., January 2001, Legaspi City, Philippines

Distinguished Alumnus Award || Conferred by the College of Business Administration, University of the Philippines, December 2000, Quezon City, Philippines

Charles A. Reynolds Achievement Award || Conferred by the Albay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, September 2000, Legaspi City,

Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service || Conferred by the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation, August 2000, Manila, Philippines

Bulawan Bikolnon Award (Service to Bikol Award) || Conferred by the Ateneo de Naga University, March 2000, Naga City, Philippines

Distingusihed Lasallian Award || Conferred by the De La Salle Alumni Association, March 1997, Manila, Philippines

Konrad Adenauer Medal of Excellence || Conferred by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation, December 1996, Manila,

Philippines Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (TOYP) – Government Service ||  Conferred by Junior Chamber International (JCI), October 1996, Kobe, Japan

Outstanding Bicolano Award || Conferred by the University of Nueva Caceres, October 1993, Naga City, Philippines

Kabalikat sa Laang-Bisig Award || Conferred by the Department of Labor & Employment and the National Manpower & Youth Council, March 1993, Manila, Philippines

Young Achievers Award – Hall of Fame, Government & Public Service || Conferred by the Young Achievers Foundation, December 1991, Manila, Philippines

Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines (TOYM) – Government Service || Conferred by the Gerry Roxas Foundation & Philippine Jaycees, July 1991, Manila,

Philippines Fighting Cock Award || Conferred by the Philippine Alliance of Citizens for Democracy, January 1991, Manila,

Philippines Dangal ng Bayan Award || Conferred by the Philippine Civil Service Commission, September 1990, Manila,

Philippines Exemplary Fiscal Management Award || Conferred by the Department of Interior and Local Government, December 1989, Manila, Philippines

Excellence in Digital Empowerment – Digital Excellence Award 2023 (Public Sector)
given by Globe Gcash on December 6, 2023 at The Manila Penisula Hotel, Makati City

1st Place Overall Competitiveness (Component Cities Category)
11th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
September 28, 2023

1st Place Innovation (Component Cities Category)
11th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
September 28, 2023

1st Place Infrastructure (Component Cities Category)
11th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
September 28, 2023

2nd Place Resiliency (Component Cities Category)
11th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
September 28, 2023

4th Place Economic Dynamism (Component Cities Category)
11th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
September 28, 2023

5th Place Government Efficiency (Component Cities Category)
11th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
September 28, 2023

2022

Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Gawad Parangal Certificate of Recognition to Hon. Nelson S. Legacion
for his unwavering support by creating conditions for effective partnerships and providing financial support for cooperative development programs and initiatives
Manila Hotel, City of Manila
October 28, 2022

Department of Labor and Employment Bayanihan Service Award – Plaque of Appreciation to PESO Metro Naga
for their invaluable contribution and employment facilitation efforts in response to the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic given during the 22nd National PESO Congress
SMX Convention Center, Clark, Pampanga
October 25, 2022

2021 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit Awardee

1st Place Overall Competitiveness (Component Cities Category)
10th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
October 20, 2022

1st Place Innovation (Component Cities Category)
10th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
October 20, 2022

2nd Place Infrastructure (Component Cities Category)
10th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
October 20, 2022

2nd Place Resiliency (Component Cities Category)
10th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
October 20, 2022

6th Place Economic Dynamism (Component Cities Category)
10th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
October 20, 2022

2nd Outstanding Local Civil Registry Office for 2021 (Super Extra-Large Category)
Held on the 2nd National Convention on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (NCCRVS) |
October 5, 2022 

Provincial Kabalikat Awardee – Province of Camarines Sur (LGU Category)
In grateful recognition of the exemplary contribution in the advancement of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the country |
August 18, 2022

2022 Kaunlarang Pantao Award | Rafael M. Salas Population and Development Award (KPA) 3rd Place (City Category)
In recognition of its exemplary and undeterred commitment and initiative to empower the youth and adolescents within the city through innovative and sustainable Adolescent Health and Development (AHD) programs and services despite the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic |
June 23, 2022

2022 Kaunlarang Pantao Award | Rafael M. Salas Population and Development Award (KPA)
In recognition of its exemplary and undeterred commitment and initiative to empower Filipino families within the city through innovative and provision of Responsible Parenthood and Family Planning program and services despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic |
June 23, 2022

Certificate of Achievement – Naga City Hospital
for being the TOP Performer in terms of the Performance Rate among the 12-Category A Partner Newborn Hearing Screening Centers with 100% Screening Rate for the year 2021 |
May 25, 2022

Certificate of Achievement – Naga City Hospital
for being the SECOND Performer in terms of the Follow-up Rate among the 12-Categoy A Partner Newborn Hearing Screening Centers with 57% Follow-up Rate for the year 2021 |
May 25, 2022

Plaque of Recognition Awarded to Hon. Nelson S. Legacion
Resilience Champion for his dynamic leadership and unwavering dedication to achieving resiliency and sustainability in Naga City |
March 23, 2022

2021

1st Place Overall Competitiveness (Component Cities Category)
9th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
December 16, 2021

2nd Place Economic Dynamism (Component Cities Category)
9th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
December 16, 2021

3rd Place Government Efficiency (Component Cities Category)
9th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
December 16, 2021

1st Place Infrastructure – (Component Cities Category)
9th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
December 16, 2021

3rd Place Resiliency (Component Cities Category)
9th Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
December 16, 2021

Naga City is Silver Awardee in 2021 Mobility Awards
Watch the video here: https://web.facebook.com/MobilityAwardsPH/videos/402991188459266/

Silver Awardee
Most Bicycle-Friendly City in the Philippines at the 2021 Mobility Awards |
November 25, 2021

Bronze Award
Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) Maturity Level II |
November 19, 2021

2020

Certificate of Recognition
For obtaining Maturity Level 2 in RSP, PM, L&D and R&R (Recruitment Selection & Placement, Performance Management, Learning & Development and Rewards & Recognition) |
December 29, 2020

4th Place Overall Competitiveness
Component Cities Category, 2020 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
December 16, 2020

5th Place Economic Dynamism
Component Cities Category, 2020 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
December 16, 2020

8th Place Government Efficiency
Component Cities Category, 2020 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
December 16, 2020

3rd Place Infrastructure
Component Cities Category, 2020 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
December 16, 2020

9th Place Resiliency
Component Cities Category, 2020 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Summit |
December 16, 2020

2019

Independent Component City National Awardee
2018 Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipality and Cities
given by the Council for the Welfare of Children at Malacañang Palace | November 28, 2019

8th Place Component Cities, Overall Competitiveness
Component Cities Category, 7th Regional Competitiveness Summit |
October 24, 2019

3rd Place Component Cities, Infrastructure
Component Cities Category, 7th Regional Competitiveness Summit |
October 24, 2019

2018

Naga City Health Office – Exhibitor Advocating Mental Health
during the “2nd National Mental Health Fair cum 6th Congress | October 11, 2018

Plaque of Recognition (National Finalist)
2017 Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities
given by Council for the Welfare of Children at the Malacañang Palace, Manila | December 5, 2018

Champion  – City – Best in eGOV Government Inter-Operability (G2G)
digitalcitiesPHAwards (Best Practice in eGovernancefor LGUs) for the Alisto Serbisyo App
given by the Dept. of Information and Communication Technology, National ICT Confederation of the Philippines, and Department of Interior and Local Government at the Phil International Convention Center, PICC Complex, Manila | October 12, 2018

Galing Pook Winner
Barangay eSkwela and Barangay Literacy Worker : Naga’s Comprehensive Approach to promoting education for OSCYAS
given by the Galing Pook Foundation, Department of Interior and Local Government, Local Government Academy at the Novotel Manila Araneta Center, Quezon City | October 10, 2018

Galing Pook Finalist
Comprehensive PWD Rehabilitation Program with focus on Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Approach
given by the Galing Pook Foundation, Department of Interior and Local Government, Local Government Academy at the Novotel Manila Araneta Center, Quezon City | October 10, 2018

3rd Place Winner – 2018 National Literacy Awards
given by the Literacy Coordinating Council at the Hotel Supreme Convention Plaza, Baguio City | September 6, 2018

Certificate of Recognition – 2017 SGLG Post Conferment Qualifier
signifying the city’s commitment in upholding the principles of transparency, integrity and quality service delivery and for passing the parameters after the assessment period
given by the Department of Interior and Local Government in Quezon City | March 2018

Barangay GROW Negosyo Program (Growing Opportunities for Wealth)
as a Gender and Development Learning Hub for facilitating the capacity development of women micro-entrepreneurs to strengthen women led enterprises and promote local economic development
given by the Philippine Commission on Women | March 2018 (Women’s Month Celebration)

Gender and Development Local Learning Hub 2018-2020
for its sustained efforts in advancing gender-responsive local governance towards the promotion of human rights, gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls
given by the Philippine Commission on Women | March 2018 (Women’s Month Celebration)

Gender and Development Local Learning Hub 2018-2020
for institutionalizing breastfeeding support mechanisms and the establishment of mother-baby friendly spaces in both public and private institutions
given by the Philippine Commission on Women | March 2018 (Women’s Month Celebration)

2nd Place Component Cities, Overall Competitiveness
– 1st Place Component Cities, Economic Dynamism
– 2nd Place Component Cities, Infrastructure
6th Regional Competitiveness Summit
given by Department of Trade and Industry at the Philippine International Convention Center, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Metro Manila | August 16, 2018

2018 National Literacy Awards – 3rd Place Winner for Outstanding Local Government Unit, Independent Component/Component City Category
given by the Literacy Coordinating Council at Hotel Supreme Convention Plaza, Magsaysay Avenue, Baguio City | September 6, 201

2017

Livelihood and Employment Haven
given by The Manila Times at the New World Manila Bay Hotel | May 11, 2017

2nd Place Component Cities Category, Overall Competitiveness
– 3rd Place Component Cities Category, Infrastructure,
– 1st Place Component Cities Category, Government Efficiency
– 3rd Place Component Cities Category, Economic Dynamism
5th National Competitiveness Summit
given by the National Competitiveness Council at the Phil. International Convention Center, Pasay City, Metro Manila | August 16, 2017

Finalist – National Galing Pook Award 2017
for the “Building Socially Inclusive Economic Enterprises: Rebranding the Bicol Central Station and the Naga City People’s Mall ng Lungsod ng Naga, Camarines Sur”
given by the Galing Pook Foundation at the Novotel Manila, Araneta Center, Quezon City | October 12, 2017

Finalist – National Galing Pook Award 2017
for the “Mainstream Migration and Development in Governance of Naga City and the Bicol Region ng Lungsod ng Naga, Camarines Sur”
given by the Galing Pook Foundation at the Novotel Manila, Araneta Center, Quezon City | October 12, 2017

Finalist in the Best in Customer Empowerment (GC2) Category
eGov Awards for LGU (Awards for Excellence in Information and Communications Technology for Good Governance for Local Government Units)
given by Dept. Of Interior Local Government, National ICT Confederation of the Phil. & Dept. of Information and Communications Technology at Cagayan de Oro City | November 17, 2017

National Quality Corn Achievers Award
for outstanding performance towards the production of quality corn and the development of the corn industry
given by the Department of Agriculture at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City, Metro Manila | November 23, 2017

Apolinario Mabini Award for Local Government
given by the Philippine Federation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Inc. | September 2017

Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance
given by the Council for the Welfare of Children, Department of Social Welfare and Development, and the Department of Interior and Local Government | December 14, 2017

2016

Blue Certification – Level 1
Given by the Office of the Ombudsman | December 13, 2016

2nd Place Winner – Outstanding Local Government Unit Component City Category
2016 National Literacy Awards
given by the Department of Education at Seameo Innotech, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City | December 8, 2016

The 2015 Seal of Good Local Governance
is hereby conferred to Naga City for passing the 2015 criteria symbolizing the city’s journey towards good local governance upholding the standards of transparency, integrity and service delivery
given by the Department of Interior and Local Government | November 2016

Certificate of Recognition – Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG)
given by the Department of Interior and Local Government / CWC

Certificate of Recognition – 2016 Seal of Good Local Governance
given by the Department of Interior and Local Government in Quezon City | November 2016

Plaque of Appreciation
Given on the 2nd Local Housing Board – Urban Poor Affairs Office Conference with the theme “Building Partnership towards UDHA Compliance”.
Eurotel, Baguio City | October 27, 2016

Certificate of Recognition
For their unwavering support, tireless dedication and excellent implementation of the Rabies program towards the national goal of Rabies Free Philippines
Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority Conference Room, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City | September 28, 2016

Plaque of Recognition
A Champion of positive and non-violent discipline for the Filipino Children
Gawad GABAY Awarding Ceremony
Bayview Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, City of Manila | September 16, 2016

1st Place Component Cities Category, Overall Competitiveness
– 1st Place Component Cities Category, Economic Dynamism
– 1st Place Component Cities Category, Infrastructure
– 2nd Place Component Cities Category, Government Efficiency
4th Regional Competitiveness Summit
Philippine International Convention Center | July 14, 2016

Plaque of Recognition
For the unwavering support, active involvement and valuable contribution in the effective and efficient implementation of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (Republic Act No. 9344) to promote the welfare and to ensure the protection of the rights of our children.
Century Park Hotel, Malate, Manila | May 20, 2016

Plaque of Recognition
For being one of the Top Ten Next Wave Citites 2015-2016. Given by the DOST – Information and Communications Technology Officce and the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines at the Makati Shngri-La, Makati City, Philippines | March 30, 2016

Certificate of Recognition
For having successfully implemented the Rapid Community-Based Monitoring System (Rapid CBMS) using the technology developed by the National Anti-Poverty Commission in partnership with the Dept. of Interior and Local Government and the Community-Based Monitoring System Network
Department of Interior & Local Government |  February 12, 2016

Gawad sa Makabagong Teknolohiya – Naga Educare Division
Department of Social Welfare & Development | January 28, 2016

2015

1st Place Component Cities Category, Overall Competitiveness
– 1st Place Component Cities Category, Government Efficiency
– 1st Place Component Cities Category, Economic Dynamism
– 1st Place Component Cities Category, Infrastructure
3rd Regional Competitiveness Summit
Philippine International Convention Center | July 16, 2015

Certificate of Recognition – 2014 Seal of Good Local Governance
symbolizing the city’s commitment towards good local governance an for passing five out of six Local Governance Assessment Areas for the year 2014
given by the Department of Interior and Local Government | July 2015

Certificate of Recognition
For being the first Chartered City among the 7 Pilot Local Government Units (LGUs) in the localization of the Comprehensive Local Juvenile Intervention Program (RA 9344/RA 10630 – Juvenile Justice Welfare Act of 2006)
given by the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council | June 1, 2015

Hospitality Award
for successfully organizing and hosting the South Luzon – Bicol Regional Championship Games of the 2014 National Collegiate Championship, given by the Philippine Collegiate Champions League at the ELJ Bldg., ABS-CBN Complex, Quezon City | January 29, 2015

2014

Certificate of Appreciation
for adhering to the standards, policies, guidelines and compliance requirements on a sound Public Financial Management | December 3, 2014

Plaque of Recognition, 2014 National Corn Achievers Award, Outstanding Cities and Municipalities Category
given by the Department of Agriculture | October 20, 2014

2nd Place, 2014 National Literacy Award for Outstanding Local Government Unit (Component City)
given by the Literacy Coordinating Council, during the 2014 National Literacy Conference and Awards at the Benitez Hall, Teacher’s Camp, Baguio City | September 19, 2014

3rd Place Most Competitive City, Overall Competitiveness Category
– 1st Place, Most Competitive City, Government Efficiency Category
given by the National Competitiveness Council | July 17, 2014

Certificate of Accreditation – Level II Accredited Status
for having all accreditation requirements of the Program to Institutionalize Monitoring and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME HRM) Meritocracy, given by the Civil Service Commission |
May 30, 2014

3rd Place, CBMS Special Awards for Local Government Units, Best LGU Community Development Intervention Program
given by The Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS Network) | March 26, 2014

Plaque of Recognition, Most Number of  Organ Donor Registrants – LIFELINE Guinness World Record
given by the Department of Health and Philippine Network for Organ Sharing | February 28, 2014

2013

2013 National Corn Achievers Award
given by the Department of Agriculture | October 23, 2013

Certificate of Recognition
Award on the Search for Government Offices with Innovations and/or Best Practices in Internal Auditing, given by the Association of Government Internal Auditors, Inc., at the Crown Regency Resort, Boracay Island, Aklan |October 9-11, 2013

Sandugo Outstanding Local Government Executive Awards
given by the Department of Health and National Center for health Facility Development during the 15th National Sandugo Awards at the Heritage Hotel, Metro Manila | September 25, 2013

Plaque of Recognition – Metro Naga Development Council
in recognition of their contribution and their exemplary partnership for women’s economic empowerment (WEE) that helped transform the economic, social and political lives of women micro entrepreneurs with support from the GREAT Women Project | Philippine Commission on Women and the Government of Canada | September 12, 2013 | Manila, Philippines

2013 Pabasa sa Nutrisyon Hall of Fame Award
given by the Philippine Association of Nutrition Inc., during the 66th Annual Convention
Dusit Thani Makati, Manila | July 3, 2013

One of the Top Ten Next Wave Cities
given by the Information Technology & Business Process Association of the Philippines | May 30, 2013

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

National Best PESO Award
given by the Department of Labor & Employment | Baguio City | October 11, 2012

Pabasa sa Nutrisyon Exemplary Award
given  by the Philippine Nutrition & Dietetics Council at the Dusit Hotel, Makati City | July 10, 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
Malacañang 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
Malacañang Palace , Manila

Outstanding Program in Local Governance
(Reinventing the Naga City School Board)
Gawad Galing Pook Awards 2004 | December 17, 2004
Malacañang 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)

Outstanding LGU in Population Management
Conferred by the National Population Commission on November 29, 1993

Kabalikat-Laang Bisig Award

Most Inspiring Innovation in E-Government & Participatory Innovations
given by the National University of Singapore at the Lee Kwan Yu School of Public Policy, Singapore |
August 5-7, 2014

2012

Freedom Project Winner 2012
City Advisory on Overseas Filipinos (CACOF)
given by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation fro Freedom in the Philippines at the Hotel H2O, Manila, Philippines | December 5, 2012

2007

Housing Rights Protector Award
Center for Housing Rights and Evictions (COHRE), Geneva, Switzerland
City Government of Naga honored with Housing Rights Protector Award for its exceptional commitment to the human right to adequate housing | December 5, 2007

2005 – 2006

Cost Effective (City Category) in the search for Asian Cities and Regions of the Future (for year 2005-2006)
Conferred by London-based Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Magazine
London, United Kingdom

2004

Global 107 Best Practices, 2004 Dubai International Awards
i-Governance Program of Naga City (Best Practices in Improving the Living Environment)
Conferred by the United Nations – Habitat and the Municipality of Dubai

Recipient, United Nations Public Service Awards
Application of Information and Technology (ICT) in Local Government: Local eGovernment
Conferred by the United Nations – Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
United Nations Public Service Day | June 23, 2004

Recipient, Award for Women-Friendly City
Contest of Gender Responsive Local Government for Asia Pacific
Conferred by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)
Fukouka , Japan | March 8, 2004

2003

Recipient, CyberCity Award for Asia-Pacific
For Developing Effective & Efficient Model of Utlizing ICT for promoting good governance
Conferred by Urban Governance Initiative (TUGI), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2002

Finalist, World Habitat 2002
Naga Kaantabay sa Kauswagan Program
Conferred by the Building and Social Foundation and UN-HABITAT
World Habitat Day | Brussels, Belgium

2001

Finalist, World Habitat 2001
Naga Kaantabay sa Kauswagan Program
Conferred by the United Nations Center for Housing Settlement (UNCHS)

1999

Acclaimed as one of the Most Improved Cities in Asia
Asiaweek Magazine, November 1999

1998

Awards Winner, Naga City Participatory Planning Initiatives
1998 Dubai International Award for Best Practices in Improving the Living Environment
Municipality of Dubai and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN HABITAT)
Municipality of Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1996

HABITAT II TOP 40 Best Practices
Naga Kaantabay sa Kauswagan Program
United Nations Center for Human Settlements (UNCHS)
Istanbul, Turkey

Naga City is Most Competive Component City

NAGA CITY — Naga City was awarded as the Most Competitive Component City during the 9th Regional Competitiveness Summit held virtually through the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index Facebook page, beating out dozens of cities across the Philippines.

Aside from being awarded the overall Most Competitive Component City, Naga City placed on the top 3 spots for Infrastructure (1st), Economic Dynamism (2nd), Government Efficiency (3rd), and Resiliency (3rd).

Source: IMJ Interactive

This award is one of the most significant distinctions the City has received recently, coming as it does at a time when Naga and the entire country was still reeling from the effects of a series of lockdowns implemented as part of measures to fight the COVID 19 pandemic. It underscored the successful efforts of the Legacion Administration to maintain and strengthen its foothold on the foundations of a strong local economy in the face of the pandemic’s debilitating effects.

 International Awards | National Awards | Regional Awards

Individual Awards

• Hon. John Bongat
• Hon. Nelson Legacion
• Florencio Tam Mongoso
• Hon. Jesse M. Robredo
• Teresita Zapata

Other Awardees