E.B. Magalona in Negros Occidental has been awarded as a child-friendly municipality by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
The municipality has been recognized for protecting children and promoting their rights through policies, programs and services for the advancement of their welfare.
E.B. Magalona was among the 17 local government units in Negros Occidental recognized as passers for the 2024 Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG) award.
Mayor Matthew Louis Malacon said he feels the need for a safer environment for children in E.B. Magalona.
“With so many challenges now confronting children, including abuse – physical or online – we have no choice, but to protect them at all costs,” he said. “Thus, it is central in my administration to have focused policies strengthening children’s protection no matter what happens.”
The SCFLG is a recognition that reflects the municipality’s broader commitment to transparency, accountability, and inclusive development, aligning with DILG standards for child-friendly governance.
“This will also motivate us to sustain and expand programs that truly benefit young people in E.B. Magalona,” Malacon said. ||
