MOST OUTSTANDING MAYOR 2013
Mayor ENRICO “RECOM” ECHIVERRI
M
ore popularly known as Mayor Recom, Atty. Enrico Echiverri started his career in public service when he was appointed Director for the Videogram Regulatory Board. His gift in local administration was first honed and discovered when he became City Councilor and was awarded Most Outstanding City Councilor in 1992. He became the Secretary to the Mayor before serving as Congressman for the 1st district of the same city. In 2004, he was elected as City Mayor. Mayor Recom is currently on his 3rd term in office. He was the only local chief executive who dared to dream big for Caloocan City. Armed with a vision and a battlecry for comprehensive, honestto-goodness reform, Mayor Recom has efficiently jumpstarted Caloocan’s local government machinery through sheer ingenuity and political will, and successfully turned around a debt-ridden, graft-filled city towards becoming a tourist and investment destination, barely a year after assuming office. His brand of governance “with a heart and a conscience” has revitalized the city that used to wallow in neglect and ignominy. As a former Congressman, he successfully raised the level of development in his district through various infrastructures with minimal funding. Thus, he held the distinction of being the first solon in the political history of Caloocan City to be re-elected to a second term of office. He was appointed Deputy Majority Leader and received the Hall of Fame Award as Most Outstanding Congressman from various civic groups, along with many other commendations as an excellent legislator and public servant.
He is married to Purificacion Malabanan Echiverri, Administrator for MCU-FDTMF Hospital with 5 children: • Ricojudge Janvier - "RJ"
• Plaque of Recognition, IBP, CALMANA Chapter, 1991 • Plaque of Recognition, San Beda College, Grade School Family Council, Inc., 1989 • Bronze Medal, Campus and Off-Campus Leadership Award, Araneta University Foundation High School, 1971
-- AB Philosophy - San Beda College -- Councilor - Caloocan City Council
CALOOCAN City
-- National President Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas
• Silver Medal, Salutatorian, Morning Breeze E/S, 1967
-- Chairman - Barangay 84, Caloocan City • Giandelu Carissa - "Chivum"
ORGANIZATIONS & AFFILIATIONS • National Chairman, League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP)
-- BS Education, Cum Laude University of the Philippines-Diliman
• Lt. Colonel, Armed Forces of the Philippines (Reservist Force)
-- MA Special Education University of the Philippines-Diliman
• Chairman, Citizen's Crime Watch (Caloocan City) • President, IBP, Caloocan-Malabon-Navotas Chapter (1987-1989)
• Atty. Juan Crisostomo - "Juris"
-- Bachelor of Laws University of the Philippines-Diliman
-- BS Management Ateneo de Manila University
• President, Rotary Club of Monumento, District 3800 RY 1992 • Executive Director, PHILCOCODEC Foundation, Inc. • Vice President, Protectionism Association
• Erika Margaux - "Erika"
-- 4th Year Student, BS Dental Medicine University of the East
• Kingjohn Ericson - "King"
National
Economic
• Vice President, Caloocan City (HOST) LIONS CLUB, 1990 • Member, League of Cities of the Philippines
-- 3rd Year Law Student - Ateneo Law School
• Spice Boys of Congress
-- AB Development Studies Ateneo de Manila University
• Philippine Trial Lawyers Association • Philippine Association of Voluntary Arbitrators
Father: Judge Juan F. Echiverri of Pangasinan & Ilocos Norte. Mother: Adela R. Echiverri of Ilocos Norte
A natural born achiever, Mayor Recom completed his primary and secondary diplomas with honors at the Morning Breeze Elementary School (1967) and Araneta University Foundation High School (1971) respectively. He obtained his Baccalaureate Degree in Economics at San Beda College (with honors) in 1976. He then pursued his post graduate studies at the Ateneo De Manila earning his Bachelor of Laws (1st Honors Card) in 1981.
AWARDS, MERITS & DISTINCTIONS
He had begun his career in law as Legal Manager, In-House Counsel and Senior Associate of various firms, and was a Law Professor in four major universities. His active involvement in public service and civic duty was manifested by his leadership in various organizations, among which is the League of Cities in the Philippines, where he is Vice President for the NCR Chapter, and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Caloocan-Malabon Chapter, where he was President for two years. He is also a member of the Philippine Trial Lawyers Association, the Philippine Association of Voluntary Arbitrators, the Philippine Councilors League, among a host of other organizations. He is currently the National Chairman of the League of Cities of the Philippines.
• "Huwarang Filipino Awardee for Government & Public Service," Gintong Anak/Ina Awards, Parangal ng Bayan Foundation
• 2005 Huwarang Ama for Public Service/ Outstanding Father of the Year, 2005 Nat’l Mother's Day & Father's Day Awards • Hall of Fame Awardee, Most Outstanding Congressman, Congress Magazine, Makati Graduate School & Metropolitan Disseminators of Information Association (MEDIA) • Hon. Ramon V. Mitra Bedan Award for Legislation
• "Outstanding Legislator of the Year, Public Servant of the New Millennium,” Phil. Media Research and Progress Report Inc, 2000 • 2003 Year-Ender Excellence Award, National Consumers Affairs Foundation • Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International, 1992 • “Most Outstanding City Councilor”, Association of Barangay Council, 1992 • “Most Outstanding Alumnus” University Foundation High School 18
Araneta
• Philippine Councilors League • Couples for Christ • Knights of Columbus • Marriage Encounter • FOCOLARE Movement • Capitol Jaycees • Cursillo Movement • Friends Of Ramos (FOR) • Caloocan Shooters Club • Ateneo Law Journal • Ateneo Law Alumni Association • Fraternal Order of UTOPIA, Ateneo INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED • Official Philippine Delegate, US Government Urban Planning and Development Program, Washington, USA, August 2000 • Official Philippine Delegate, Int’l Labor Organization, Geneva, Switzerland, June 1999 • Official Philippine Delegate, UN General Assembly, New York, USA, October 1998, 2010 February