TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 17 -- The Northern Samar provincial government received the Sustainable Energy Award in the local government unit category from the Department of Energy (DOE) for creating an enabling environment for renewable energy projects.

Key officials received the award during a ceremony held on Tuesday at the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati City.

The Sustainable Energy Awards is a flagship recognition program of the DOE that honors institutions and organizations advancing renewable energy development in the country.

According to the DOE, Northern Samar was recognized for its proactive policies, streamlined permitting processes, and strong inter-agency coordination that have helped attract renewable energy projects and other strate...