President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the 2025 Galing Pook Awards at the Ceremonial Hall, Malacañan Palace on December 3, 2025. This year's event marks a historic milestone as it is the first time in more than 30 years that the search focused exclusively on the best practices of barangay local government units (LGUs), which serve as the country's frontliners in public service and community empowerment. The President honors 10 Outstanding Barangay Initiatives that inspire barangays and local go