PRIDE OF RIZAL - Rizal Gov. Rebecca Ynares received the award of the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) for Rizal Province, given by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) during the 2016 SGLG National Conferment Ceremony held recently at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Pasay City. This year’s SGLG is a stepped-up version of the SGH by incorporating the existing State of Local Governance Report (SLGR) and the SGH, particularly the following indicators: (1) disaster preparedness, (2) social protection, (3) business friendliness and competitiveness, (4) peace and order, and (5) environmental management. One of Gov. Ynares’ primary programs is the YES (Ynares Eco System) TO GREEN PROGRAM, with the full implementation of its six components: Cleaning, Greening, Recycling, Disaster Risk Reduction Management, Environmental Protection and Tourism. The YES Program aims to protect and safeguard the environment for future generations. The municipalities of Angono represented by Mayor Gerardo Calderon and Tanay led by Mayor Rex Manuel Tanjuatco were awarded also the coveted Seal after the stringent criteria and standards of the award.