The Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST) achieved a prestigious honor as it was recognized as a Local Resource Institute (LRI) during the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) CY 2024 Awarding Ceremony. The event, held at Sotogrande Hotel in Ma-a, Davao City on December 6,2024, carried the theme “Isang Dekada ng Pagkilala sa Tapat at Mahusay na Pamamahala” (A Decade of Honoring Honest and Excellent Governance).
Dr. Lynette A. Bontia, the President of SPAMAST, personally received the recognition from the institution. The award highlights SPAMAST’s critical role in supporting the SGLG assessment process by providing expertise, technical assistance, and capacity-building programs for local government units (LGUs).
SPAMAST’s recognition reflects its ongoing commitment to driving impactful collaborations that benefit communities across the region.
The ceremony gathered representatives from the government, academic institutions, and various sectors to celebrate a decade of outstanding governance. SPAMAST’s recognition as an LRI underscores its leadership in advancing education, research, and community development.
