Despite being awarded the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay (SGLGB), incumbent Barangay Captain Robinson Fopalan of Budiong, Odiongan, Romblon, faced defeat in the recently concluded 2023 Barangay elections.
Budiong was the only barangay in Odiongan to achieve this national-level recognition for two consecutive years starting in 2021, which demonstrated the capability to implement various aspects of governance, including safety, peace and order, financial administration, and sustainability, as well as disaster preparedness.
To earn the SGLGB, a barangay must also excel in at least one of three categories: social protection and sensitivity, business-friendliness and competitiveness, and environmental management.
However, people have spoken and despite these achievements, Fopalan was unseated by his rival, Judy Formilos, in the election.
