The Dumaguete City government received the 2014 Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance from the Council for the Welfare of Children, during the turnover ceremony yesterday at the City Mayor's Office in Dumaguete City.

Department of Interior and Local Government 7 director Rene Burdeous, DILG Negros Oriental OIC d irector Dennis Quinones, Dumaguete DILG officer Farah Gentuya, and Sonny Pesigan of DILG Tanjay City, handed the 2014 Seal to Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria, a press release from City Hall said.

The DILG assessed the performance of the city government in the delivery of social services that promote the welfare of children. The Seal focuses on an LGU's commitment to promote a child's right to survival, development, protection and participation, towards a Child-Friendly Philippines. *RG/PR

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