Excellence Corner
Tourism Champion Challenge (TCC)
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.”
April 15, 2024
Rafael M. Salas Kaunlarang Pantao Award
The Municipality of San Agustin, headed by Mayor Nicolas O. Alameda, CE, MPA, together with Maryl G. Masaglang, RSW – Municipal Population Officer, proudly received the Rafael M. Salas Kaunlarang Pantao Award, securing 3rd place at the national level as an outstanding local government unit in the localization of population and development initiatives.
The recognition was formally awarded and presented with the assistance of USEC Lisa Grace Bersales and Mr. Lolito R. Tacardo, Deputy Executive Director of the Commission on Population and Development, honoring the municipality’s continued commitment to people-centered governance and sustainable community development.
November 26, 2025
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to the Municipality of San Agustin thru the leadership of Mayor Nicolas O. Alameda, CE, MPA, for being recognized as one of the 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐒𝐆𝐋𝐆) awardees among 577 municipalities across the Philippines!
This prestigious award reflects San Agustin’s 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 Agustin’s local government and community in fostering a better and more resilient future.
News and Updates
Follow us on Facebook for News and Updates!
