The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 12, through its Project Development and Management Unit, successfully held the 2024 Regional Subaybayani and Local Project Monitoring Committee (LPMC) Functionality Awards on November 8, 2024, in Koronadal City.

These awards recognize outstanding local government units (LGUs) and LPMCs for their exemplary performance in monitoring and implementing government projects, with a focus on transparency, accountability, and citizen participation.

Through a recorded message, DILG Undersecretary for Local Government Marlo L. Iringan delivered the keynote address, underscoring the importance of effective project monitoring and community-driven governance. The event was led by DILG XII OIC-Assistant Regional Director Samuel A. Camaganacan, ON behalf of Regional Director Atty. Rochelle D. Mahinay-Sero. Also present was Rene V. Valera, Assistant Director of DILG-Office of Project Development Services

The Subaybayani and LPMC Functionality Awards honor LGUs and project monitoring committees that have demonstrated excellence in overseeing the implementation of government-funded projects. These awards promote the adoption of best practices in project monitoring, ensuring that government initiatives are completed on time and are transparent, efficient, and beneficial to local communities. The awards also serve as a platform for sharing success stories and innovative practices that other LGUs can emulate.