Angeles City recently underwent the regional validation for the Department of the Interior and Local Government Region III SubayBAYANI Awards on July 8, 2026. The evaluation highlighted the Enrica Sandico Integrated School building project in Barangay Pulung Maragul, which successfully converted an elementary school into an integrated campus to make Junior High School education accessible to local Angeleño youth.
A School That Transforms a Community
The Enrica Sandico Integrated School project in Barangay Pulung Maragul transformed an elementary school into a fully integrated campus, eliminating the need for students to travel far for Junior High School. The SubayBAYANI Awards, established in 2021 by the DILG, honor LGUs excelling in participatory governance, citizen engagement, and transparency in local infrastructure management . Angeles City has a history of SubayBAYANI excellence, having previously been named a top overall performer in 2023 and a regional top performer in 2025 . This validation underscores Mayor Carmelo "Jon" Lazatin II's administration's commitment to transparency and citizen-focused development.
LGSF Funding and Future Validation
The validation highlights the effective use of Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) projects aimed at easing financial burdens on families and enhancing educational infrastructure in Central Luzon . The LGSF has been crucial for infrastructure projects in Angeles City and Pampanga . The validation process ensures that projects are completed, properly reported, and truly benefit communities , aligning with the SubayBAYANI Awards' goal of celebrating LGUs that deliver meaningful improvements for their constituents.
