ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA - In a significant recognition of excellent local governance, eight barangays in Angeles City successfully passed the CY 2026 Building Excellence in Service and Transparency for Barangay (BEST Barangay) Performance Audit conducted by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) . The honored villages include Agapito del Rosario, Amsic, Balibago, Capaya, Salapungan, Santo Domingo, Santo Rosario, and Sapalibutad . This achievement builds on the city's tradition of excellence, as nine barangays were also recognized in 2025 for passing the same rigorous assessment.
A Program That Elevates Barangay Governance
The BEST Barangay program is a performance-based initiative by the DILG that recognizes and elevates local government units demonstrating exemplary leadership, transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery to their constituents . Passing this rigorous audit reflects the continuous hard work of barangay officials and their staff, highlighting their commitment to maintaining good governance and ensuring public services are delivered efficiently and responsibly . The Angeles City Local Government and Mayor Carmelo "Jon" B. Lazatin II extended their warmest congratulations to all the barangay officials, staff, and partners who contributed to this success.
Special Recognition for Barangay Anunas
In addition to the main audit awards, Barangay Anunas was specially recognized for achieving a complete Barangay Profile Inhabitants Encoding under the Barangay Information Management System (BIMS) . This serves as a vital milestone toward achieving organized, complete, and updated local information management . The BIMS is part of the DILG's ongoing efforts to support barangays in becoming more digital-ready, efficient, transparent, and responsive to the needs of their constituents .
These accolades prove that great governance begins with efficient service at the barangay level—where the government is closest to the Angeleños . The recognitions underscore the importance of good governance at the barangay level and are expected to inspire other barangays in the city to strive for similar excellence.
Congratulations to all the awardees! Let us continue to uphold excellent, transparent, and responsible governance for every Angeleño.
