BACOLOD CITY – Fifty student leaders of Bacolod City National High School (BCNHS) will comprise the inaugural delegates of the “Galing Gobyerno!” Bacolod Young Leaders program, initiated by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
The program, implemented through the Bacolod City Local Governance Resource Center (BCLGRC), is a pioneering youth leadership initiative designed to nurture the next generation of changemakers in this highly urbanized city.
The DILG-Bacolod City said that as part of their training, the delegates will be assigned to do immersion work in the top five best-performing villages of the 2024 Better Bacolod Awards — 5, 32, Granada, Pahanocoy and Taculing.
“Here, they will co-create and implement community-based programs, transforming theory into practice, and leadership into genuine public service,” it added.
Memorandum Circular No. 2025-005 establishes “Galing Gobyerno!” as Bacolod City’s flagship youth leadership immersion and development program.
The DILG BCLGRC has partnered with the City of Bacolod City, Office of the Lone District of Bacolod, Panlungsod na Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan, Liga ng mga Barangay, Bacolod City National High School, and IF Green Technologies Inc. to implement the “Galing Gobyerno!” program.
“Our partners reaffirmed their commitment to nurturing young leaders who will lead with integrity, innovation and impact,” the DILG Bacolod City said.
The program’s pioneering delegates are fifty student leaders from Bacolod City National High School.
Bacolod City National High School
Bacolod City National High School is a prominent public secondary educational institution in Bacolod City, Philippines, established in 1937. It has a long history of providing quality education and has produced many notable alumni who have contributed to the local community and beyond.
Department of the Interior and Local Government
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for promoting peace and order, ensuring public safety, and strengthening the capabilities of local government units. It traces its origins to the Philippine Revolution of 1897 and was formally organized in its current iteration following the 1986 People Power Revolution. Its primary mission is to support the administration of local governments and empower communities.
Bacolod City Local Governance Resource Center
The Bacolod City Local Governance Resource Center is a facility established to enhance the capabilities of local government units and officials through training, research, and knowledge-sharing. It was created as part of a national initiative to promote good governance, decentralization, and the professional development of public servants in the Philippines. The center serves as a hub for learning and collaboration to improve public service delivery in the city and surrounding regions.
Better Bacolod Awards
The Better Bacolod Awards is a local recognition program in Bacolod City, Philippines, that honors individuals, organizations, and businesses for their significant contributions to the city’s development and community welfare. It was established to celebrate and incentivize efforts that improve public services, the environment, and the overall quality of life in Bacolod.
Office of the Lone District of Bacolod
The Office of the Lone District of Bacolod is the constituency office for the congressional representative of Bacolod City, Philippines. It was established following the city’s designation as a lone legislative district in 1987, separating it from the former Negros Occidental’s 3rd district to better address its specific needs. The office handles local legislation, government programs, and serves as a link between the city’s constituents and the national government.
Panlungsod na Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan
The Panlungsod na Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan (City Federation of Youth Councils) is the official city-level organization of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), the youth council in the Philippines. It was established to consolidate and represent the youth at the city government level, stemming from a national law to promote youth participation in local governance and community affairs.
Liga ng mga Barangay
The Liga ng mga Barangay (League of Barangays) is a formal organization in the Philippines that serves as the national association of all barangays, the country’s smallest governing units. It was originally established by presidential decree in the 1970s to give barangay officials a collective voice in local and national governance. The league’s primary role is to promote the welfare of barangays and represent their interests in legislative and policy-making processes.
IF Green Technologies Inc.
IF Green Technologies Inc. is a contemporary company focused on developing and providing innovative, environmentally sustainable solutions and products. Unlike a historical cultural site, it does not have a long history but is part of the modern movement within the green tech industry to address climate change and promote renewable energy. Its “history” is its ongoing mission to create a more sustainable future through technological advancement.
