AN advocacy group honored 12 government entities for what it described as their “transformative and sustainable governance reforms.”
The awardees are: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Philippine Army, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Navy, Philippine Heart Center, National Electrification Administration, Department of Trade and Industry and the cities of Balanga, Butuan, Dipolog, Mandanue and Talisay.
In a statement, ISA said the initiative began in 2013, when several national government agencies, government-owned or -controlled corporations, and local government units pledged to deliver breakthroughs that would represent the visible impact of good governance on institutions, communities, and individuals.
It said the public entities were put a “rigorous selection process” that included audits from local and foreign auditing firms.
ISA Chairman Francisco Duque III said: “We seek to recognize these institutions because our nation must learn of their achievements. Our fellow Filipinos must be directed toward these beacons of hope.”
“We are also confident that this initiative will change how other countries perceive the Philippines for the better,” he said in a statement.
ISA said it was working closely with the National Competitiveness Council and the Department of Foreign Affairs to showcase the results of the initiative in line with the country’s hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation. — Victor V. Saulon
