In preparation for the upcoming official assessment for the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) CY 2026, the City Government of Cadiz conducted a Comprehensive Mock Evaluation on August 17, 2026, at Balay Cadiznon.

The activity aimed to assess the LGU’s overall readiness, validate compliance documents and supporting evidence, identify potential gaps, and strengthen the City’s preparedness across all governance areas covered by the SGLG assessment.

The compliance documents and indicators were reviewed and evaluated in accordance with the ten (10) SGLG Governance Areas and the Innovation Area, ensuring that the City’s programs, systems, policies, and accomplishments are properly documented and aligned with the assessment requirements.

The mock evaluation brought together department heads, office heads, and designated focal persons, who actively participated in the validation, presentation, and assessment of their respective governance indicators.

A consultative meeting on the Cadiz City Investment Incentive Code was held on August 13, 2026, at the CMO Conference Room, Cadiz City Hall 2, bringing together members of the City Government, Sangguniang Panlungsod, committee members, and key stakeholders.

Presided over by City Administrator Atty. Michael Angelo Borromeo, the meeting was attended by City Councilors Hon. Claire Therese Consing, Hon. Maricel Desuyo, Hon. Fria Cristine Cervantes-Napiza, Hon. Kathrina Kaye Gustilo-Balbin, Hon. Joan Paulene Decolongon, Hon. Cedric Jon Nido Olvido, and Hon. Vicente William Tabanao, together with SK Federation President Hon. Keanu Sarabia.

The discussion focused on the proposed Investment Incentive Code, including investment qualifications, incentives and privileges, investment facilitation, and aftercare mechanisms. Atty. Borromeo also discussed DILG-DOF-DTI Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 3, Series of 2026, which provides guidelines on the imposition of local taxes, fees, and charges on Registered Business Enterprises (RBEs) availing of tax incentives under the National Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and Republic Act No. 12066.

The meeting emphasized the importance of aligning the City’s investment policies with national laws and guidelines while ensuring a clear, competitive, transparent, and investor-friendly framework that supports economic growth and benefits the Cadiznon community.

A celebration of fitness, unity, and our commitment to protecting nature! The NNNP Fun Run was successfully held on August 15, 2026, bringing together enthusiastic runners and nature advocates in celebration of the Northern Negros Natural Park’s 21st Founding Anniversary and 5th NNNP Day.

Congratulations to all the runners, finishers, winners, and runners-up! Your energy, determination, and participation made the event truly memorable.