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A total of 17 local government units in Negros Occidental were among the 79 localities in Region 6 that successfully passed the 2024 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit . From Negros Occidental, the cities of Bago, Cadiz, Himamaylan, La Carlota, Sagay, San Carlos, Silay, Talisay, and Victorias passed the audit. In the municipalities, the towns of Calatrava, EB Magalona, Hinigaran, Hinoba-an, Isabela, La Castellana, Manapla, and Murcia also passed.
The Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit is an annual assessment tool used to evaluate how effectively local government units implement child-focused policies and programs. The audit evaluates performance across five child-focused areas and is designed to promote and ensure the rights, welfare, and development of children in local communities. The 2024 CFLGA assessed the LGUs’ performance in 2022.
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