Another feather was added to Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando’s cap as he was awarded the Outstanding Local Chief Executive of the Philippines – Provincial Governor Category for Luzon Island by the Association of Local Social Welfare and Development Officers of the Philippines, Incorporated (ALSWDOPI).
Fernando personally received the award during the Gawad Parangal Ceremony held at the SMX Convention Center, Lanang, Davao City which coincides the association’s 26th National Social Welfare and Development Forum and General Assembly with the theme “Relevant and Responsive Social Welfare and Development Practices Amidst Political Conflicts and Movements for Social Change”.
The award giving body acknowledged the visibility of the governor’s strong political will in promoting the social welfare and development of his constituents.
The award giving body acknowledged the visibility of the governor’s strong political will in promoting the social welfare and development of his constituents.
Also, the innovative programs and services of Fernando in uplifting the general well-being of the marginalized and vulnerable sectors of his locality including indigenous people, solo parents, senior citizens, and PWDs among others were highly commended.
“Ang parangal na ito ay pagkilala sa sama-samang pagkilos ng mamamayang Bulakenyo para makapaghatid ng progresibo at positibong pagbabago sa ating Lipunan.”
“Isang karangalan po para sa inyong lingkod na tanggapin ang parangal na ito bilang Outstanding Local Chief Executive of the Philippines under the Provincial Governor Category for Luzon Island. Ang parangal na ito ay hindi lamang sumasalamin sa ating pagsisikap at dedikasyong maitaas ang antas ng pamumuhay ng ating mga kababayan kung hindi ito rin ay pagkilala sa sama-samang pagkilos ng mamamayang Bulakenyo para makapaghatid ng progresibo at positibong pagbabago sa ating Lipunan,” he said.
Fernando also expressed his gratitude to ALSWDOPI and to all the great social workers in the country for their untiring dedication to push for the welfare and rights of the people as well as the heads and employees of the PGB who have been his partners in implementing pivotal and significant programs for the Bulakenyos.
Gawad Parangal is an annual awards program conferred by ALSWDOPI to Outstanding Local Chief Executives and Local Social Welfare Development Officers which aims to recognize their efforts and invaluable support and contribution in the promotion of social welfare protection programs and services.
