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The Municipality of San Agustin, Surigao del Sur received a recognition for one of the top 15 listed Local Government Units (LGUs) across the region that secured 5th place in the Mindanao ranking of the Tourism Champion Challenge (TCC) during the Awarding Ceremony at PICC Pasay City. The Tourism Champion Challenge (TCC) is a nationwide campaign by the DOT aimed at fostering tourism development across cities and municipalities.
The award, worth P7 million pesos, was personally handed by President Ferdinand Marcos together with Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin and Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco. It was received by San Agustin Municipal Mayor, Engr. Nicolas O. Alameda, and Municipal Planning and Development Officer, Engr. Gremar M. Lamela, for their project “Construction of Tourist Catwalk at Gata to Bretania Mangrove Areas.”
๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ to the Municipality of San Agustin thru the leadership of Mayor Nicolas O. Alameda, CE, MPA, for being recognized as one of the ๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ (๐๐๐๐) awardees among 577 municipalities across the Philippines!
This prestigious award reflects San Agustinโs dedication to transparency, accountability, and excellence in public service. Achieving the SGLG status is no small feat, as it involves meeting rigorous standards in areas such as financial administration, disaster preparedness, social protection, and business-friendliness.
This recognition is a testament to the hard work and commitment of San Agustinโs local government and community in fostering a better and more resilient future.
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September 29, 2025
The visit focused on learning best practices in Sanitary Landfill Operations and Tipping Fee Collection, which provided valuable insights to strengthen the municipalityโs preparation for the establishment of its own Sanitary Landfill Facility.
This initiative also plays a vital role in advancing the Ecological Solid Waste Management Program, ensuring more sustainable and effective waste management practices for the community.
September 22, 2025
The initiative was led by our Municipal Mayor Nicolas Alameda, CE, MPA, who emphasized the importance of providing proper protection and support to our frontliners in waste management..
September 18, 2025
