Regional Awards

REGIONAL AWARDS

Awards received by the City of Naga from regional institutions.

2024

Reclassification from 2nd Class to 1st Class City
given by Department of Finance on November 5, 2024

Gawad KALASAG Award
given by Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on December 12, 2024

Good Financial Housekeeping Passer 2023
given by Department of Interior and Local Government

2024 Top Performing PESO (City Category)
given by Department of Labor and Employment on December 4, 2024

Regional Top Performing PESO and Exemplary Performance in DOLE’s Labor Market Information (LMI) given by Department of Labor and Employment on December 4, 2024

Regional Top Performing PESO in National Skills Registration Program (NSRP)/PESO Employment Information System and PhilJobNet given by Department of Labor and Employment on December 4, 2024

Regional Winner, 2023 Search for BEST PESO given by Department of Labor and Employment on December 4, 2024

2023 Most Outstanding PESO Manager (City Category) given by Department of Labor and Employment on December 4, 2024

Plaque of Recognition from DOLE-Bureau of Employment as a National Best PESO Nominee given by Department of Labor and Employment on December 4, 2024

Certificate of Achievement for Collection Efficiency for FY 2023 (Beyond 100% Collection Efficiency) given by Bureau of Local Government Finance on December 4,2024

Terri-fic Award (City Health Office), Salud Bikolnon Awards given by Department of Health on December 5, 2024

Best Implementer of the Newborn Screening Program ( Naga City General Hospital) Salud Bikolnon Awards 2024 given by Department of Health on December 5, 2024

GAD Local Learning Hub for Breastfeeding Program given by Department of Trade and Industry on April 17, 2024

Merit Award for Consistent Effective and Efficient Nutrition Program Implementation of City Nutrition Plan resulting in sustained reduction of malnutrition in CY 2023 given by National Nutrition Council and Department of Health on September 5, 2024

Recognition for being Most Competitive LGU in the Region given by Regional Development Council on December 5, 2024

Top 1 in Growth Rate in Locally Sourced Revenues for FY 2023 Among Bicol Cities given by Bureau of Local Government Finance

Beacon Service Award-Outstanding Partner in Service given by Department of Labor and Employment on December 17, 2024

Pillar of Partnership Award-Outstanding Program Partner in the Implementation of Jobstart given by Department of Labor and Employment on December 17, 2024

Plaque of Commendation Award, Most Promising Branding Campaign (City of Naga) given by Department of Tourism on December 13, 2024

1st Place Outstanding Executive Committee ICCAFC Naga given by Agricultural & Fishery Council on December 3, 2024

1st Place Outstanding ICCAFC Sectoral Committee ICCAFC Corn & Other Feed Crops given by Agricultural & Fishery Council on December 3, 2024

1st Place Outstanding ICCAFC Chairperson given by Agricultural & Fishery Council on December 3, 2024

1st Place Outstanding AFC Coordinator (P/ICCAFC Level) given by Agricultural & Fishery Council on December 3, 2024

2nd Place Outstanding Gender Equality and Social Inclusion given by Agricultural & Fishery Council on December 3, 2024

2023

Plaque of Commendation
awarded to Metro Naga PESO for being the TOP perfoming PESO/JPO on the implementation of Job Fair Program in the Bicol Region for the year 2022
given by the Department of Labor and Employment, Region V on January 18, 2023 at Gamboa’s Orchard, Malilipot, Albay

2022

Plaque of Commendation
for bringing honor to the Bicol Region as the Most Competitive Independent Component City the Philippines in 2022
given by Bicol Regional Development Council on December 2, 2022 at Legazpi City, Albay

Plaque of Recognition – 2021 Most Outstanding Local Civil Registry Office in Bicol Region (Super Extra-Large Category)
given by Philippine Statistics Authority (Regional Statistical Services Office V) during the 2021 LCRO Year-End Assessment and General Assembly on December 2, 2022 at the Villa Caceres Hotel, Naga City

Plaque to Recognition
for submitting the Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2021 on or before the deadline set on February 14, 2022
given by the Commission on Audit – Regional Office V, Province of Camarines Sur on November 29, 2022 at the Villa Caceres Hotel, Naga City

Certificate of Commendation – Stakeholders with Best Environmental Initiaties (LGU Categroy)
given by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau – RO V during the Philippine Environment Month celebration on June 29, 2022 at EMB Conference Room, Rawis, Legazpi City, Albay

Top 2 – 2021 Highest Nominal Locally Sourced Revenues Certificate of Achievement
in recognition for the City Government through the City Treasury and Assessment Office continuous drive in sustaining its revenue generation effort towards better local governance and efficient public service
given on June 15, 2022 at Legazpi City, Albay

2022 Kaunlarang Pantao Award | Rafael M. Salas Population and Development Award
for Outstanding City in Advancing the Population and Development Program during the Pandemic |
April 28, 2022

2022

2022 Kaunlarang Pantao Award | Rafael M. Salas Population and Development Award
for Outstanding City in Advancing the Population and Development Program during the Pandemic |
April 28, 2022

2021

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 |
March 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 |
March 25, 2022

Plaque of Commendation
In Recognition of its unwavering support and assistance to OWWA in the delivery of excellent service to OFWs and their families in this time of COVID-19 pandemic |
December 20, 2021

Certification of Recognition
Recognition and profound gratitude for its continued support and partnership in the implementation of the Agency’s programs and services towards the promotion and sustainable development of cooperatives in the Province of Camarines Sur |
December 15, 2021

Cooperative Friendly Local Government Unit at the 2021 Paskuhan sa Kooperatiba |
December 15, 2021

Gawad KALASAG – Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Office Compliance (Standard) Awards

Merit Award
for Consistent, Effective, Efficient Nutrition Program Implementation |
October 20, 2021

Award of Commendation
for being one of the Top Performing Local Government Units in SAP 1st Ranche Liquidation |
March 26, 2021

Award of Commendation
for being the 1st Local Government Unit who enacted a Person With Disability (PWD) Code in pursuit and promotion of the welfare of PWDs – Vulcan Award |
March 26, 2021

Certification of Accreditation to the City College of Naga
as an Accredited Competency Assessment Center for Slathering Operations (SWINE) NC II |
March 12, 2021

2020

Best PESO Regional Winner, Component City/ Individual Component City Category
given by the Department of Labor and Employment, Region V via Zoom awarding ceremonies | September 14, 2020

Award of Commendation
for the significant participation and support given by the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Region V during the 2019 National Absnet Consultation (CSWD) – Vulcan Award | March 6, 2020

2019

Certificate of Recognition
for being on track on Nutrition Program Implementation as indicated by its Outstanding Compliance to 2018 standards
given by the Quality Nutrition Program Initiative of the National Nutrition Council, Region V during the Regional Nutritional Awarding Ceremony at Mi Corazon, Camalig, Albay | November 28, 2019

Certificate of Recognition
for conducting Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro) in 100% of its barangay thereby establishing a baseline and advocating for a better and more effective nutrition program implementation in all its barangay
given by National Nutrition Council, Region V during the Regional Nutritional Awarding Ceremony at Mi Corazon, Camalig, Albay | November 28, 2019

Plaque of Recognition for the Most Outstanding City Population Office
in recognition of the outstanding performance and significant contribution in attaining the objectives of the Philippine Population Management Program
given by the Commission on Population and Development, Region V at Casablanca Hotel, Legazpi City, Albay | November 21, 2019

Kalinga at Pagmamahal Plaque of Commendation
for meritorious compliance and support to the Regulatory Services of DWSD, a duly accredited Naga City Children’s Home (NCCH), Social Workers Managing Court Cases, Senior Citizens Center and Pre-Marriage Counselors
given by the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Region V at Legazpi City, Albay | April 17, 2019

2018

Salud Bikolnon Award
Top Performing LGU in the Implementation of the Annual Health Check-up | December 7, 2018

Salud Bikolnon Award
Best Program Implementation on the National Voluntary Blood Service Program | December 7, 2018

Most Innovative LGU on Children’s Welfare Programs Award
in recognition of its commendable efforts in instituting innovative programs and exemplifying laudable practices in promoting an ensuring children’s welfare
given by Regional Sub-Committee for the Welfare of Children Bicol at LaEdley Functional Hall and Resort, Legazpi City, Albay | November 9, 2018

Regional Winner (Municipal / City Category) – Search for Outstanding Quality Corn Achivers 2018
given by the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office No. 5 at Villa Caceres Hotel, Naga City | November 8, 2018

Gawad Brigada Diamond – Brigada Eskwela ’18
for the commitment and exemplary support as major stakeholder in the promotion and realization of ideas and objective of the Brigada Eskwela Program, which contributed to the improvement of the quality of public education facilities and school surroundings through active volunteerism and sharing of resources
given by Department of Education – Region V at the Magallanes Coliseum, Masbate City | October 18, 2018

Plaque of Commendation
for bringing honor to the Bicol Region as the 2nd Most Competitive Independent City in the Philippines in 2018, 1st in Economic Dynamism, 2nd in Infrastructure, 6th in Resiliency, and 9th in Government Efficiency
given by the Bicol Regional Development Council at Legazpi City, Albay | September 7, 2018

Plaque of Appreciation
for partnership, commitment and valuable contributions to helping others, making a difference in the community and demonstrating exemplary humanitarian service consistent with Rotary’s ideals
given by the Rotary Club of Naga at the Avenue Plaza Hotel, Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City | March 17, 2018

2017

Merit Award
for sustained, efficient and effective implementation of the 2016 Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition in the City
given by the Department of Health and National Nutrition Council, Region V at the CRH Convention Hall, Salugan, Camalig, Albay | December 7, 2017

Certificate of Recognition to the City Population and Nutrition Office of Naga City for being the Best Performing Population Office (City Category)
given by the Department of Health, Commission of Population, Regional Office No. V | November 29, 2017

Plaque of Recognition
as the Regional winner (City/LGU Category) Search for Quality Corn Achievers 2017
given by the Department of Agriculture, Regional Field Unit No. 5 at the Avenue Plaza Hotel, Naga City | October 17, 2017

Plaque of Commendation
2nd Most Competitive Independent Component City in the Philippines in 2017
1st in Government Efficiency
3rd in Economic Dynamism and Infrastructure
13th in Resiliency
given by the Bicol Regional Development Council at Legazpi City, Albay | September 8, 2017

Most Dynamic Local Price Coordinating Council
given by the Department of Trade and Industry, Region V at the Hotel St. Ellis, Legazpi City, Albay | August 30, 2017

2016

Special Award
as 2015’s most efficient Local Government Unit in Nutrition Program Management
The Oriental Hotel, Legazpi City | December 6, 2016

Certificate of Recognition
as one of the Local Government Units in Region V with Lowest Prevalence of Malnutrition among Preschoolers in 2015 resulting from an effective implementation of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) in the city
The Oriental Hotel, Legazpi City | December 6, 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
given by the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Animal Industry and OIE Stop Transboundary Animal Diseases and Zoonoses Rabies Project at the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority Conference Room, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City | September 28, 2016

16th Saringaya Awards for a Local Government Unit
given by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Certificate of Appreciation
For extending their invaluable support as Partner in the 5th Bicol Tourism and Food Expo (BITFEX) 2016 held on September 15-18, 2016The Event Center SM City Naga, September 18, 2016

Plaque of Commendation
Most Competitive Independent Component City in the Philippines in 2016, First in Economic Dynamism and Infrastructure, and Second in Government Efficiency
NEDA Region 5, Arimbay, Legazpi City | September 09, 2016

Kabalikat Award 2016, Provincial Awardee
For being an outstanding partner in the promotion and enhancement of Technical Education and Skills Development (TESD)
Concourse Convention Center, Legazpi City | August 18, 2016

Certificate of Commendation
Invaluable contribution and support to the Early Childhood Care & Development (ECCD) Program of the department through the implementation of the “Naga City Educare Program” which provides an Accessible, Affordable & Quality early learning for Children”
Department of Social Welfare & Development | February 19, 2016

2015

Rice Achievers Awards 2015
Naga City, Camarines Sur

Certificate of Commendation
exemplary services and invaluable leadership in implementing and supporting efforts on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) in the City of Naga as well as inviolable commitment and cooperation to the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council – Bicol
given by the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Maganement Council – Bicol (RDRMC-Bicol) |
The Oriental Hotel, Legazpi City | December 15, 2015

Seal of Excellence in Population and Development
2014 Regional Winner and National Nominee of the Rafael M. Salas Population & Development Awards
given by the Commission on Population | Century Park Hotel, Metro Manila | November 26, 2015

Certificate of Recognition
for being rated VERY GOOD in the LGU Fiscal Sustainability Scorecard, garnering an overall score of 79.1 for CY 2010 & 75.8 for CY 2012
given by the Dept. of Finance | Bureau of Local Government Finance RV | Legazpi City | May 7, 2015

Certificate of Recognition
for registering the largest contribution to the total local revenue collection of all cities in the Bicol Region for CY 2014 amounting ot P555.76M representing 43.98% of the P1,263.61M collection of Bicol Cities | Legazpi City | May 7, 2015

2014

Oragon Award, Metro PESO – Most Active PESO in the implementation of DOLE
given by the Department of Labor and Employment at the DOLE ROV Activity Center, Legazpi City | December 18, 2014

Regional Winner, 2014 Quality Corn Achievers Award, City Category
given by the Department of Agriculture | Avenue Plaza Hotel, Naga City | October 20, 2014

3rd Place, Most Competitive City
given by the Bicol Regional Development Council | September 5, 2014

Plaque of Recognition, City Health Office
for its dedication and service for influenza surveillance and contribution to the success and accomplishments of the National Influenza Center for the past 9 years in partnership with the Dept. of Health and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention given by The RITM – Philippine National Influenza Center
Alabang, Muntinlupa City | August 5, 2014

2013

MNCHN-Friendly LGU Award
given by the Department of Health during the 4th Salud Bikonon Awards
Legazpi City | December 17, 2013

Top Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Committee in Region V – Barangay Carolina and Barangay Tabuco
given by the National Nutrition Council – Region V during the 2013 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony at the Hotel Venezia, Legazpi City | October 17, 2013

Hall of Fame Maintenance Award for Nutrition
given by the National Nutrition Council – Region V during the 2013 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony at the Hotel Venezia, Legazpi City | October 17, 2013

2nd Place, Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar
Ms. Marilou Gimenez, Barangay Carolina
given by the National Nutrition Council – Region V | Legazpi City | October 17, 2013

Merit Award, Exemplary Initiative to promote and uphold the National Voluntary Blood Service Program
given by the Department of Health and National Nutrition Council Region V at the Hotel Venezia, Legazpi City | October 16, 2013

Regional Winner, Outstanding Corn Quality Award
given by the Department of Agriculture at the La Piazza, Avenue Plaza Hotel, Naga City | October 7, 2013

Plaque of Commendation, Tourism Champion
in recognition of its zeal in making Tourism a flagship development agenda, causing Naga to be declared as Pilgrim City of the Philippines, given by the Department of Tourism Region V during the Gayon Bicol Awards held at the Oriental Hotel, Legazpi City | September 26, 2013

Sandugo Outstanding Local Government Executive Awards
Hon. Jose T. Peñas III, Hon. Jorge I. Salva, Hon. Elmer S. Baldemoro
given during the 15th National Sandugo Recognition and Awarding Ceremony for 1st and 2nd time Barangay Captain Awardees for Luzon and Visayas by the Department of Health and National Center for Health Facility Development at the Avenue Plaza Hotel, Naga City | September 12, 2013

2012

Plaque of Commendation
for being one of the Regional Finalist in the 2012 Gawad Pamana ng Lahi (City Category) given during the Regional Forum on Local Governance held at La Piazza Convention Center, Legazpi City | October 23, 2012

Top Regional Performer, Metro PESO
given by the Department of Labor and Employment | Baguio City | October 11, 2012

Outstanding Local Project Monitoring Committee for 2011
given by the Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) of the Bicol Regional Development Council at the Estevez Hall, NEDA Region V, Legazpi City | July 6, 2012

Seal of Good Housekeeping for Local Governments
in recognition of exemplary performance in internal housekeeping for CY 2011 in the areas of Good Planning, Sound Fiscal Management, Transparency and Accountability, and Valuing Performance Management
given at the La Piazza Convention Center, Legazpi City | June 1. 2012

Certificate of Recognition
for sustained good performance in the implementation of RA 9003, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 through segregation at source, segregated collection and establishment and operationalization of materials recovery facilities given during the 11th year anniversary of the enactment of ESWM Act of 2000 at DENR-EMB Region V Office, Rawis, Legazpi City | January 30, 2012

2011

3rd Place City Category – 2011 Gawad Pamana ng Lahi Award
for demonstrating exemplary performance in administrative governance, social governance and environmental governance that greatly contributed to national prosperity and consistent with the constitutional objective of “Quality Life for All” worthy of emulation
given by the Department of Interior of Local Government (Region V) at the DILG Training Center, Legazpi City on the occasion of the 2011 year celebration of Local Government Code of 1991 | October 7, 2011

Award of Excellence
in recognition of the unparallel leadership, dedication and service in Health Emergency Management being the first to establish the Inter-Agency Center Communication Center
given by the Department of Health – Center for Health Development (Bicol) during the 2nd Salud Bikolnon Awards 2011, Legazpi City | September 1, 2011

Honors – The 2nd Salud Bikolnon Awards “Dugong Bicol” for Local Government Unit Category
for exemplary initiative to promote and uphold the National Voluntary Blood Service Program (NVBSP)
given by the Department of Health – Center for Health Development (Bicol), Legazpi City | September 1, 2011

Sandugo Outstanding Local Government Executive Awards
given by the Department of Health and Center for Health Development – Bicol | July 31, 2011

Outstanding Local Project Monitoring Committee for 2010
given by the Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) of the Bicol Regional Development Council at the Estevez Hall, NEDA Region V, Legazpi City | May 27, 2011

Certificate of Recognition
– Highest Local Revenue per Capita among cities in Region V
– Lowest dependence on the Internal Revenue Allotment among cities in Region V
given by Bureau of Local Government Finance at the Tanchuling International Hotel, Legazpi City |
May 23, 2011

2010

Maintaining the Nutrition Honor Award
given during the 2010 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony and Launching of “One Nutrition, One Nation” at Legazpi City | November 18, 2010

Outstanding Local Government Unit (Accredited)
2010 Regional Search for Outstanding Human Resource Management Practitioner for LGU
given by the Civil Service Commission | September 8, 2010

Outstanding Local Government Unit (Accredited)
in the 2010 Regional Search for Outstanding Local Government Unit in recognition of the agency’s exemplary performance and unwavering support to public personnel management | September 8, 2010

2009

2009 Award for Excellence in Local Governance (City Level I – Independent City Category)
Conferred by DILG Regional Office, Legazpi City | August 25, 2010

2008

Regional Winner – 2008 Most Child Friendly City
Represented the Bicol Region in the 2008 National Search
for Most Child Friendly City (Highly Urbanized City Category)

Recognized for its Best Practices in all public libraries during the National Conference of Public Libraries | October 27, 2008

Plaque of Achievement
Ranking 4th among the Top 10 second class cities in the Philippines based on collections from locally sourced income for CY 2006 amounting to P 205M making Naga the least dependent of IRA among cities in the Bicol Region at 50%. Conferred by BLGF | February 3, 2009

Finalist, Search for Outstanding Local Government Unit (2005, 2007, 2008)
Conferred by the Civil Service Commission

2007

Regional Winner – Outstanding Local Project Monitoring Committee
Conferred by the Regional Development Council | July 6, 2008

Star Performer Award– Public Private Mix Dots (PPMD)

2006

Certificate of Recognition for regularly conducting its monitoring activities in support to the Regional Project Monitoring and Evaluation Systems (RPMES) | Conferred by the Regional Development Council | July 31, 2006

2005

Finalist, Search for Outstanding Local Government Unit
Conferred by the Civil Service Commission

2004

Regional Literacy Award (Outstanding LGU – City Level)
Conferred by the Regional Literacy Coordinating Council | July, 2004

2003

Excellence Award as Outstanding Accredited LGU in the field of Local Government Personnel Management and Administration
Conferred by the Civil Service Commission on September 26, 2003

1st Place , Cleanest and Greenest City in the Bicol Region
Conferred by the Department of Interior and Local Government on September 9, 2003

1st Place , Child-Friendly City in the Bicol Region
Conferred by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Office (DSWD)

1st Place , Saringaya Award (NGO Category)
Awarded to the Ladies in Green Foundation, Inc. on June 30, 2003

Certificate of Merit for a continuous maintenance & Sustainability of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition Implementation in the entire city covering barangays.
Five years of maintenance as Hall of Famer, conferred on October 30, 2003.

Most Child Friendly, City Category
Conferred by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

Outstanding Accredited LGU in the field of Local Government Personnel Management and Administration | Conferred by the Civil Service Commission on September 13, 2002

Saringaya Award
Conferred by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Legazpi City , in recognition of the city’s contribution to the over-all achievement of the vision, mission and goals of the DENR; awards also conferred to the Materials Recovery Facility of Bagumbayan Sur (Solid Waste Category) and the Isarog Garden Society (NGO Category – for the operation of the Naga City EcoPark)

Cleanest and Greenest City, GAWAD NG PANGULO SA KAPALIGIRAN PROGRAM
Conferred by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)

Sentrong Sigla Plaque of Appreciation
Awarded by the Department of Health (DOH) on December 18, 2002