Pampanga LGUs Achieve Success in Child-Friendly Governance Assessment
In a significant development for local governance, twenty local government units (LGUs) in Pampanga have successfully passed the 2025 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) and Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG). This achievement highlights their commitment to improving the welfare of children through effective programs and policies.
Comprehensive Audit Process
The audit was conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). It serves as a results-based assessment tool and an annual mandatory evaluation designed to measure the performance of LGUs in implementing initiatives that uplift children's well-being. The CFLGA and SCFLG are crucial instruments adopted by the Council for the Welfare of Children for conferring the Child-Friendly Local Governance recognition and by the Office of the President for awarding the Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Cities and Municipalities.
List of Successful LGUs in Pampanga
The LGUs that passed the audit include:
- Angeles City
- Mabalacat City
- City of San Fernando
- Municipalities of Sasmuan, Guagua, Floridablanca, Candaba, Magalang, San Luis, Porac, Sto. Tomas, Bacolor, Lubao, Apalit, San Simon, Arayat, Santa Rita, Minalin, Mexico, and Masantol
These units are part of a larger group of 117 LGUs in Central Luzon that have met the standards set by the audit, demonstrating a regional effort to prioritize children's rights and development.
Regional Performance Overview
Across Central Luzon, Nueva Ecija led the region with the highest number of passers, totaling 27 LGUs. Other provinces also showed strong performance:
- Bulacan: 20 LGUs
- Tarlac: 18 LGUs
- Bataan: 12 LGUs
- Zambales: 12 LGUs
- Aurora: 8 LGUs
This widespread success underscores the collective dedication of local governments in the region to fostering child-friendly environments through structured governance and community-focused initiatives.
