Guagua, Pampanga has earned recognition for its continuing efforts to protect and promote children’s welfare, with its Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) receiving a 95.2% functionality rating.

Mayor Anthony “Tonton” Torres announced that the municipality received a Plaque of Commendation at the Provincial Capitol following the assessment, reflecting its performance in implementing programs and initiatives for children’s protection and development.

Torres reaffirmed the municipal government’s commitment to sustaining child-focused programs and strengthening measures that ensure the safety, rights, and well-being of young Guagueños.