23/10/2026
The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office - Daraga proudly celebrates another remarkable milestone as the Municipality of Daraga, Albay receives two prestigious recognitions from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region V during the Local Government Month Regional Recognition Ceremony held on October 23, 2026, in Legazpi City.
🏆 Exemplary LGU in the LCAT-VAWC Assessment
Recognized for having a Highly Functional Local Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Children (LCAT-VAWC), garnering an outstanding 105% score in the PY 2025 Assessment.
🏆 Exemplary LGU in Child-Friendly Governance
Recognized for the Municipality’s steadfast commitment to promoting, protecting, and upholding the rights and welfare of children, as demonstrated during Performance Year 2025.
These achievements reflect the strong commitment of the Local Government Unit of Daraga, under the leadership of Hon. Victor Perete together with the MSWDOImelda Gonzagaga LCPC SecretariaMaylene Publico Siwawa LCAT-VAWC FocaButch Deytoto and LCAT-VAWC SecretariaAK KI KI and other partner agencies, barangay officials, and all stakeholders, to advancing good local governance and building a safer, more inclusive, gender-responsive, and child-friendly community.
This recognition is not merely an award, but a testament to the dedication, collaboration, and shared responsibility of everyone working to protect women, children, and vulnerable sectors of our community.
Padagos na Daraga! May these achievements inspire us to strengthen our commitment to a community where every woman is safe, every child is protected, and every individual is valued.
Congratulations to everyone who made these accomplishments possible! 💜