The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has turned over P750,000 to the Iloilo Provincial Capitol for its distinction as a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Achievement Champion and Exemplar during the 2025 Excellence in Local Governance Awards of DILG Western Visayas.
Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. received the incentive from DILG Regional Director Juan Jovian E. Ingeniero and Provincial Director Carmelo Orbista.
The recognition affirmed Iloilo’s flagship “Zero to Limpyo Iloilo” program’s alignment with SDG No. 6 on clean water and sanitation.
“Zero to Limpyo Iloilo” eliminated open defecation in the province, leading to improved sanitation, public health, and quality of life in local communities.
The program’s impact has already earned national recognition, having been named among the top 10 awardees of the Galing Pook Awards in 2023.
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