Marcos Jr. Honors 10 Outstanding Local Governance Programs at Galing Pook Awards
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized 10 outstanding local governance programs at the 2026 Galing Pook Awards, highlighting initiatives that demonstrated positive results, people's participation, and innovation.
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