Negros Oriental has earned regional recognition for its performance in infrastructure governance after receiving a 2026 SubayBAYANI Award from the Department of the Interior and Local Government – Negros Island Region (DILG-NIR). The recognition highlights the provincial government's efforts in monitoring public infrastructure projects and promoting transparency and accountability in local governance. The award places Negros Oriental among the local government units recognized for their performance in tracking and overseeing government-funded infrastructure projects, reflecting the importance of responsible project implementation and public accountability.
Negros Oriental Recognized in the Province Category
Negros Oriental was among three provincial governments recognized in the Province Category of the 2026 SubayBAYANI Awards, alongside Negros Occidental and Siquijor.
The awards recognize local government units that demonstrate strong performance in infrastructure governance and project monitoring. For Negros Oriental, the recognition highlights the province's participation in efforts to strengthen oversight and transparency in the implementation of public projects.
Zamboanguita Also Receives Municipal Recognition
Recognition also extended to Zamboanguita, which was among the municipalities honored in the Municipality Category. The other recognized municipalities were Enrique Villanueva in Siquijor and Isabela in Negros Occidental. The inclusion of both Negros Oriental's provincial government and Zamboanguita highlights the participation of local governments at different administrative levels in strengthening infrastructure monitoring and public accountability.
SubayBAYANI Promotes Transparency in Public Projects
The SubayBAYANI, or Subaybayan ang Proyektong Bayan, portal serves as a digital monitoring platform for government-funded infrastructure projects. It allows local government units and civil society organizations to track the physical and financial progress of projects. Through project monitoring and accessible information, the platform supports transparency and helps promote accountability in the use of public funds. The annual recognition also encourages local governments to sustain responsible infrastructure management and improve public service delivery.
