Dolores top 5 LGU in national CSC survey

By Maria Teresa B. Beñas

DOLORES, Abra -- The local government unit of this town was ranked fifth by the Civil Service Commission in its nationwide report card survey in delivery of services.

It is the only LGU in the Cordillera Administrative Region included in the Top 10 nationwide with a rating of 94.65 percent.

Mayor Robert Victor G, Seares, Jr. said he was proud of the result and thanked his fellow officials and employees for their support and cooperation in the implementation of the various anti-graft and corruption laws and CSC policies and guidelines for more  effective and responsive public   service delivery system.

The CSC   rated LGUs and government agencies in the Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA), display of Citizens' Charter, No Noon Break Policy, wearing of IDs or nameplates, establishment of public assistance desk and anti-fixers campaign. 

Other LGUs in the Top 10 were Santiago City, Isabela; Tagum City, Davao del Norte; Arayat, Pampanga; Mamasapano, Maguindanao; Iriga City, Camarines Sur; Talipao, Sulu; Lano, Camarines Norte; Lal-lo, Cagayan, and Mati City, Davao Oriental.