AROUND 66 local government units in Western Visayas were recognized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development for their strong programs in promoting child welfare.

DSWD-6 Regional Director Arwin Razo led the conferment of the Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance as part of this year’s celebration of National Children’s Month.

This year’s theme ‘Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines’ aligned with the goal of SCFLG to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children.

Twenty-eight LGUs from Iloilo were awarded – Alimodian, Anilao, Banate, Batad, Bingawan, Cabatuan, Passi City, Concepcion, Dingle, Dumangas, Guimbal, Igbaras, Tigbauan, Lambunao, Leganes; Leon, Maasin, Miag-ao, Mina, New Lucena, Oton, Pavia, Pototan, San Joaquin, San Rafael, Santa Barbara, Zarraga, and Iloilo City.

The province of Negros Occidental has 11 – Bago City, Cadiz City, Talisay City, Himamaylan City, Hinoba-an, La Castellana, La Carlota, Manapla, Murcia, Victorias City, and Silay City.

Aklan province has eight: Balete, Batan, Buruanga, Ibajay, Kalibo, Lezo, Nabas, and New Washington.

The province of Capiz also has eight – Cuartero, Dao, Dumarao, Ivisan, Jamindan, Maayon, Sapi-an, and Tapaz.

Antique province has six – Barbaza, Laua-an, Patnongon, San Jose, Sebaste, and Sibalom.

Guimaras province has four LGUs: Buenavista, Nueva Valencia, San Lorenzo, and Sibunag.