ABRA, Philippines  — The Municipality of La Paz in Abra province officially inaugurated its Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) system on July 22, 2025, under the FY 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance Incentive Fund (SGLGIF), reinforcing its commitment to peace, order, and public safety.

A total of 39 CCTV units were installed in strategic areas of Barangay Poblacion to assist in crime prevention, improve situational awareness, and promote safer communities.

La Paz Mayor Niña Bernos led the launch, joined by DILG-CAR Regional Director Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda, CESO III; DILG-Abra Acting Provincial Director Kristoffer Dave Alvarez; and Municipal Local Government Operations Officer (MLGOO) Sonny Trinidad, along with local officials and stakeholders.

The CCTV project is one of the LGU’s high-impact initiatives funded through the SGLGIF after La Paz was conferred the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) in 2023 — marking its seventh SGLG win since 2016.

“The presence of these cameras is more than a compliance to national standards,” RD Nuyda said. “This reflects La Paz’s culture of good governance, its concern for citizen safety, and its readiness to respond to emerging challenges.”

The Department continues to enable LGUs to deliver responsive and inclusive programs through the SGLG Incentive Fund, anchored on the principles of transparency, accountability, and service excellence.

“I am proud to continue the legacy of PROGRESO in La Paz, and I look forward to using this momentum to further improve systems and services in our hometown to empower our local government to fulfill their duties with efficiency and confidence. It is my hope that through the installation of this CCTV, we can work collectively to make La Paz safer and more peaceful to pave the way for development and ultimately, uplifting lives. I am proud to say that this is the first of its kind in the province of Abra,” said Mayor Niña Bernos.