Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016 by SMIPHL

OUTSTANDING local legislator AWARD

2016

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016

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FOREWORD

ur Local Legislators are composed of the Vice Governor and its Board Members, the Vice Mayor and his Councilors. The mandate dictates they form local laws and ordinances to keep the Provinces, the Cities and the Municipalities humming like the tune of combustible engine. However easy it may seem to keep these gears in place, there will always remain the odd cylinder that will go against the synchronicity be it for sake of the people or politics itself. Our Republic is born out of a democracy that has created our institutions to accelerate the pace of prosperity for the people. This is no easy task with the mechanism in place to cause a disruption amongst the contested positions. Politics is everywhere. And this is how the job made easy becomes a nightmare. Legislation by itself dictates the study of problems that are bereft of the community with policies set in place to address the very issues. And yet this is not enough to the very people who are made to elect you in these positons. The community oddly requires a personal touch, face time and a prize if need be for them to understand what it is you are elected into. One is measured not by the duties he or she performs but by the personality, your celebrity status or the perception you can generate to make the people aware of who and what you are. This becomes the problem. Local Legislators are exactly that, local legislators and yet the task at hand asks for so much more. You are made out to be local executives providing for the people whatever they require regardless of your mandated position. In this country Local Legislators do both and more. You are Local Legislators and both; the shoulders to cry on, the robin hood of the community, the guardians of the galaxy if need be and most of all, their leaders. To live with the people and to keep them cohesive and in tune is what our Local Legislators need to do daily. SMI celebrates the OUTSTANDING LOCAL LEGISLATORS AWARDEES for 2016!

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CONTENTS

Hon. Wheng Sombrano-Africa

Board Member - 4th District, Lipa City, Batangas.......................................... 6

Atty. Katherine "Karen" C. Agapay

Vice Governor, Province of Laguna................................................................10

Hon. Eugenio Angelo M. Barba

Vice Governor, Province of Ilocos Norte........................................................16

Hon. Ma. Vicenta “Vicky” L. Vega-Cabigting Vice Mayor, Angeles City, Pampanga...........................................................22 Hon. Ramon "Monching" M. Changcoco

Vice Mayor, Municipality of Arayat, Province of Pampanga........................28

Hon. Michael V. Fariñas

Vice Mayor, City of Laoag, Province of Ilocos Norte...............................34

Hon. Daniel R. Fernando

Vice Governor, Province of Bulacan...............................................................40

Atty. Jason John A. Joyce

Board Member, Provincial Government of Davao del Sur.............................44

Hon. Lena Marie “Mayen” P. Juico

Councilor, First District, Quezon City, NCR................................................50

Hon. Dale Gonzalo "Along" Malapitan

Councilor, Government of Caloocan City......................................................56

Hon. Francisco Paolo Padua Ortega, V

City Councilor, City of San Fernando, Province of La Union.......................62

Hon. Jonathan Blas Pascua Ramit

Vice Mayor, Municipality of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.......................................68

Hon. Elizabeth P. Rayman

Vice Mayor, Government of San Narciso, Zambales.....................................74

Hon. Ramon “Jolo” Revilla, III

Vice Governor, Province of Cavite.................................................................80

Hon. Ferdinand Opulencia Sumague

Vice Mayor, Rizal, Laguna.............................................................................84

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Hon. Wheng Sombrano-Africa Board Member - 4th District Lipa City, Batangas 6

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“Leadership is not a matter of chance… It’s always a matter of choice.” Born under the zodiac sign of Leo (July 23, 1976), Rowena Sombrano Africa is known to be strong willed, a leader, an initiator, resourceful, creative and introvert. At age 39, she is a mother of seven kids to Vice Mayor Eric Africa. Her father is a former member of AFP while her mother attends to their needs. She graduated as elementary valedictorian from The Mabini Academy and had the First Honorable Award during her high school days. She has been a staunched advocate of community service. She served as church lay minister at the age of 14 and at the

age of 15 she joined the Sangguniang Kabataan as chairman and has strengthened her leadership potential. She was also the Sophomore President of the AB- UST and was then trusted to lead the Student Council Vice President(1996) and became the Student Council President in 1997. Aside from her school leadership, as attested by St. Thomas leadership Award and AB Centennial Leadership Awardee, she has been a consistent Dean’s Lister and was chosen as the Philippine’s Representative to Malaysia for International Debate where she was awarded as Best Speaker. She was part of the First Four Youth Delegate to Singapore Leadership Program. And bagged the National Essay Award sponsored by Manila Bulletin. She was also a writer, a poet and a stage play actor.

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Apart from those activities, she indulged into higher education and finished her Masters in Management Technology at De La Salle Lipa. She also decided to pursue and finished her Bachelor of Laws and had been awarded as the Best Speaker, Best Orator and Best Debater during Interschool Debate Tournament as UB Representative. Amid the achievements, she was accoladed with; she remains simple and committed to her craft. As a professor at De La Salle Lipa from 1997-2002, she rejoined the institution as Human Resource Supervisor in 2006-2007. But with great love for public service, she decided to continue her passion for good governance. Having been elected as Lipa City Councilor for two terms (1998-2001, 20012004) and as Board Member for three terms(2004-2007, 20102013,2013-2016), she has been fondly referred to as Ate Wheng.

She is a strong advocate of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rights, that her Makibataâ&#x20AC;Ś Makisaya Program has been in existence for more than two decades. Bokal Wheng is a staunched supporter of Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Empowerment, from forums and seminars that speaks and talks about the Violence Against Women, to Tindahan sa Barangay as a source of alternative livelihood for women. Not to mention her Pangkabuhayan Program for the youth which includes free training for welder, pipefitter, call center agents and house keeping. The partnership of Vice Mayor Eric Africa with his wife Board Member Wheng Sombrano Africa transcends the problems encountered in implementing their programs. Making the program effective and efficient as the TEAM AFRICA aims to provide direct service to their constituents.

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As the then Sanggunian Lipa Chair of the Committee on Culture and Arts, she authored the creation of Lipa City Museum and Arts which still stands in the heart of the City. She had the history of Lipa published in what is called as Mapa ng Lipa. She had her team went around all the barangay to gather historical facts of yhe 72 barangays of Lipa , documented it for tv and news paper dubbed as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lakbay Barangay.â&#x20AC;?. Bokal Wheng as the Sanggunian of Batangas chairman of the Committee on Labor and Employment is keen on pushing for the creation of the Provincial Employment Service Office to focus on the manpower development. Also, the need to have center for juvenile. With idealism, good vision, fear of God and unrelentless effort to deliver an efficient and effective service having a good example before her in the likes of Senator Ralph G. Recto Governor Vilma Santos- Recto, her Sangguniang Panlalawigan family and the Capitol employees, being a Public Servant in the Province of Batangas is indeed an honor. To God be the Glory.

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Atty. Katherine "Karen" C. Agapay Vice Governor

Province of Laguna 10

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his practicing lady lawyer was once the first Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President of San Pablo City, Laguna in 1993 to 1996. As City Councilor in 2004 to 2007, she writes articles for local newspapers and cohosts several local cable TV programs, focusing primarily on women's rights, environment and local tourism. Her projects PABLO SERBISYO, KA-AGAPAY MO! (free legal assistance) and BEAUTY CARAVAN (free cosmetology training) became favorite projects among her constituents, and has been helping thousands of Lagunenses, up to present. In 2007, she became the first Senior Board Member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, who came from the Third District of Laguna. Garnering almost 100,000 votes and 40% percentage rank, thus besting Board Members from the other districts in Laguna. Several times, she assumed office as OIC Vice Governor of Laguna. In 2013, she again topped the ranking with 46% and thus proclaimed as Senior Board Member with 126,922 votes. In 2010, she became the Legal Consultant of the Municipality of Cavinti, Laguna (home of Lake Caliraya and Pueblo), likewise, the Consultant for Political Information Affairs at the Office of Governor ER Ejercito of Laguna, and the Consultant of the Senate Oversight Committee on Intelligence Funds, Programs and Activities, under the Offices of Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, in Manila. In 2011, she was elected Vice President of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Laguna Chapter, and was simultaneously the Chairman of the Legal Aid Program in Laguna.

She is currently the Vice President for Ways and Means of the San Pablo City GIRL Scouts (GSP) Council Board, and the Vice President for Administration of the San Pablo City BOY Scouts (BSP) Council Board. In May 2012, she was also elected in Manila as the youngest of the 15 members-at-large in the Philippines, of the Central Board of the GSP (for 2012-2015). Her fondness for being a part-time college instructor of Business Law at the Laguna College in San Pablo City, is likewise not surprising, considering that she was once an active student herself. She graduated Valedictorian at St. Joseph Elementary School in 1987 and a multi-awarded High School Valedictorian at the Laguna College in 1991. A rare occasion in school, where she, as a student, was twice awarded as Highschool Student of the Year (1989-1990, 1990-1991). She belongs to the list of College Scholars at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City, while pursuing AB Political Science, and was also included in the Dean's List while taking up Bachelor of Laws at San Sebastian College-Recoletos in Manila. She passed the Bar Examinations in 2005, and became a member of the Federacion Internacionale de Abogadas - Philippines Chapter (FIDA). She is the daughter of (former 3rd district Board Member) NELSON COROZA AGAPAY of Liliw and Nagcarlan, and (former Auditor at the Commission on Audit) VICENTA ANDAL CARTABIO of San Pablo City. Her brother DR. NELSON C. AGAPAY JR. is a Diplomate Physician of Family Medicine at the University of the Philippines in Los Banos, and at Healthway Medical Clinics in Manila.

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Atty. KAREN AGAPAY, as Senior Board Member 2 major ordinances and several resolutions, 1,428 beauticians and more than 35,000 documents Bilang MAMBABATAS (as Legislator) Bilang nag-iisang bokal na abogado, si Atty. Karen Agapay ang Chairman ng mga Komitiba ng Laws, Justice and Human Rights; Family, Women and Social Services; at Civil Service. Halos kalahati o 50% ng lahat ng mga pumapasok na batas mula sa mga lunsod at munisipyo ng lalawigan ay sa mga komitiba ni Atty. Karen Agapay inililiwat, pinag-aaralan at dine-desisyuhan. Bukod pa dito, bilang chairman ng Committee on Civil Service, si Atty. Agapay ay miyembro ng Personnel Selection Board ng probinsya, kung saan lahat ng usaping pang-empleyado at kanilang promotions ay tinatalakay. Bilang chairman naman ng Committee ng Family, Women and Social Services, siya ang tumatayong katuwang noon ni Governor Teresita S. Lazaro sa Provincial Gender and Development Council na nagpapatupad ng mga umiiral na batas partikular para sa mga kababaihan ng Laguna. Sa kanyang pagsisikap at personal na pagsasaliksik ng mga ordinansa at mga resolusyon, dalawa (2) ang maituturing na pinaka-sikat at paborito ng mga taga-Laguna. Una, ay ang Laguna Welfare Code for Children, at pangalawa, ang Laguna Senior Citizens Ordinance. Laguna Welfare Code for Children Binalangkas upang epektibong mai-promote, enhance, and institutionalize the survival, development, protection and participation rights ng mga bata sa Laguna, pinagtibay ito ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan noong July 23, 2008, matapos ang

ilang konsultasyon sa iba’t-ibang sector. Ilan sa mga nilalaman ng nasabing ordinansa ay ang: 1. Implementasyon ng Brgy. Health Stations, Sentrong Sigla Movement, Milk Code at New Born Screening, upang masigurado ang kalidad na serbisyong pangkalusugan para sa mga bata; 2. Strengthening the Early Child Care Development Program, at ang Day Care Centers; 3. Proteksyon laban sa prostitution, obscene publications, indecent shows, child trafficking at iba pang pang-aabuso sa isang bata; 4. Proteksyon din sa mga batang manggagawa, sa pamamagitan ng Sagip Batang Maggagawa Program, sa pakikipagtulungan sa Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE); 5. at ang pagpapatayo ng sariling Juvenile Institution o Boys’ Town, na magsisilbing pansamantalang tahanan ng mga batang nagkasala sa batas. Nakakuha na ang probinsya mula sa nasyunal na pamahalaan upang maisakatuparan ito, at kikilalaning BAHAY PAG-ASA. Laguna Senior Citizens Ordinance Kapag Senior ka, Bida ka sa Laguna! Pinagtibay noong October 15, 2008, ang ordinansa ay bunsod ng kahilingan ng Laguna Federation of Senior Citizens Association (LASCA). Bagama’t naging nasyunal na batas na ang “Expanded Senior Citizens Act” noong 2003 (RA 9257), kinailangan pa ang isang implementing ordinance upang mas maipatupad ng maayos ang mga itinatagubilin ng batas na angkop sa provincial, city/municipal and barangay levels ng Laguna. At sapagkat wala pang existing na ganitong ordinansa ang mga karatig-probinsya, sinikap ng LASCA na isangguni at pagtulung-tulungang mabuo ang naturang ordinansa, sa tulong ng kanilang adviser, na si SBM Atty. Karen Agapay. Matapos ang ilang serye ng konsultasyon, ngayon nga ay nakatakdang ipatupad sa buong Lalawigan ng Laguna.

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016 Bukod sa mga karapatan at benefits na nilalahad ng Republic Act No. 9257, ilan sa mga magagandang nilalaman ng ordinansa ay ang mga sumusunod: (1) Pagpapatayo ng sariling Provincial Senior Citizens Center at paghihikayat na magkaroon din ng kanya-kanyang Senior Citizens Center ang bawat syudad at munisipyo sa Laguna; (2) Ang pagpapatupad ng Â˝ of 1% mandatory share sa Annual Budget (IRA) ng mga programa at proyektong pag-senior citizens, sa bawat syudad/ munisipyo at barangay; (3) Libreng medical and dental services sa lahat ng government facilities at 20% discount naman sa mga private hospitals; (4) special discounts sa purchase ng basic commodities; (5) express lanes para sa mga senior citizens sa lahat ng commercial at government establishments; (6) Ang pagbibigay ng pagkakataon sa mga nais at kaya pang magtrabaho na senior citizens, sa pakikipagtulungan sa Provincial Employment Service Office (PESO) at local na Chamber of Commerce; (7) Pagkakaroon ng pagkakataon na makapagaral muli sa mga community-based trainings ng TESDA (nonformal education) patungkol sa skills, welfare and livelihood support; (8) Pagsasanay ng mga community-based health workers at health personnel na sadyang mangangalaga lamang sa mga senior citizens. (9) Pagtatalaga ng mga upuan para lamang sa mga senior citizens sa mga public transportations, gaya ng jeepneys at buses, sa pamamagitan ng MOA sa mga transport groups; at (10) ang pagtatagubilin na magsumite ng annual report ang lahat ng OSCA ng bawat syudad/ munisipyo sa Provincial Monitoring and Coordinating Mechanism, at ang pagbibigay ng pagkakataon na makapag-submit ng project proposals sa kani-kanilang Sangguniang Barangay at Mayors, upang mapondohan ang mga programa at proyektong pangsenior citizens.

Bilang ABOGADO (as a Lawyer) Sinimulan ni Atty. Karen Agapay ang PABLO SERBISYO, Ka-Agapay Mo! Free Legal Assistance sa Lunsod ng San Pablo, sa pakikipagtulungan kay Mayor Vicente B. Amante, City Administrator Amben Amante, City Legal Office, Mr. Benny Danila at ang Local Civil Registry. Kasama din ang ilang miyembro ng San Pablo Bar Association, umabot sa mahigit tatlumput limang libong (35,000) mamamayan na ang natulungan nito, di lamang sa lunsod, pati na rin sa ibang bayan sa ikatlong distrito. Nagsimula ang Pablo Serbisyo bilang insentibo ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Lunsod ng San Pablo, para sa mga taxpayers na maagang mag-renew ng kanilang mga business permits at tricycle franchise. Dagdag pa dito ang libreng serbisyo sa mga simpleng affidavits, mga dokumento ng Meralco, Water District, Top Scholars of Laguna (TSL), Statement of Assets and Liabilities (SAL) ng mga empleyado ng gobyerno, mga dokumento ng mga Sangguniang Barangay at mga dokumento na may kinalaman sa Delayed Registration of Births, Legitimation, Correction of Entry at Discrepancy sa mga may problema sa birth certificates, na kalimitang idinudulog din ng mga opisyal ng barangay at ng kani-kanilang mga nasasakupan Bilang BABAENG LIDER (as a Woman-Leader) Gandang Pag-asa ng Nagkakaisa Bilang tugon naman sa panawagan ng kahirapan, nakipagugnayan si Atty. Karen Agapay sa TESDA, at inilunsad ang Free Cosmetology Trainings niya sa mga barangay ng ikatlong distrito, o mas kilala bilang Laguna Beauty Caravan. Mula March 3, 2008 nagpatuloy ang serye ng trainings sa paggugupit,

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manicure, pedicure, footspa, hairspa, hot oil at hair and makeup hanggang sa kasalukuyan, at may naitala ng 1,428 graduates ito, na kalimitan ay mga ina ng tahanan. Mahirap ang buhay ngayon. Pero mas mahirap ang buhay sa taong mahina ang loob. Laging ipinapaalala ni Atty. Karen Agapay, “Habang may tumutubong buhok at kuko, Buhay ang negosyo”.

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Among the Awards She Received as a young leader: National Young Achiever, given by the Girl Scout of the Philippines, at the GS HQ Manila (2001) Outstanding Alumna, given by St. Joseph School, during their 30th year anniversary (2001) Outstanding Youth of Laguna, at the age of 18 years, given by the Gawad San Luis, at Pagsanjan, Laguna (1993) Best Delegate, during the Laguna Youth Congress, at Los Baños, Laguna (1993) Outstanding Youth of San Pablo, at the age of 16 years, given by the Kiwanis Club of San Pablo City (1991) High School Student of the Year, Laguna College (1989-1990 and 1990-1991) The Insular Educational Foundation Gold Eagle Award (1991) Gerry Roxas Leadership Award (1991) Mercury Drug Corporation Excellence in Science Award (1991) Jose P. Laurel Centennial Award (1991) Outstanding Girl Scout of San Pablo City (1991) Outstanding Girl Scout of Laguna College (1990)

THE JOURNEY TOWARDS A CHILD-FRIENDLY PROVINCE “There is an instinct in a woman to love most of her own child and an instinct to make any child who needs her love, her own” – Robert Brault It was in July 23, 2008 that the idea came to mind, when Atty. Katherine “Karen” C. Agapay, then Senior Board Member of the Province of Laguna, authored Provincial Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2008, more particularly known as the Laguna Welfare Code for Children, designed to effectively promote, enhance and institutionalize the survival, development, protection and participation rights of children within the context of an integrated and sustainable development program. Being a teacher and a young practicing lady-lawyer at that time, she sought to achieve more than the usual programs designed for the Lagunense children. The ordinance was then followed by Resolution No. 391 in October 15, 2008, drafted and authored by Atty Agapay, encouraging all cities and municipalities in the Province of Laguna, thru their local civil registrars, to conduct simultaneous free delayed registration of birth services to concerned children residing within their respective jurisdiction, in celebration of Children’s Month. This resolution was later on, repeated annually. Agapay believes that the foremost right of a child is to have a name. The need for lawyers who will assist in preparing the documents in the registration of these children was solved when Agapay sought the help of fellow members of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Laguna Chapter, and were more than

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016 willing to lend a helping hand in this brainchild project of Atty Agapay. Hence, “Pablo Serbisyo, Ka-Agapay Mo” was born, in her own hometown, San Pablo City, with the help of the Local Civil Registrar Benny Danila and Mayor Vic Amante. The free legal assistance project became a huge success, hence, aside from Late Registration of Births, the legal assistance soon expanded to include documents for Legitimation, Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF), Clerical Errors and Discrepancies. Other towns also requested for the project. Thus, around 20,000 documents were made, in a span of two years. Even when Atty Agapay became Vice Governor of Laguna in 2014, she continued her advocacy towards a child-friendly province, with the help of Governor Ramil Hernandez. Aside from supporting related legislations on children, Vice Governor Agapay has been donating around 60,000 textbooks to 270 public elementary and highschools in Laguna thru the help of Children International Philippines, Inc; has been rendering free haircut to around 10,000 school children under the “Libreng Gupit para sa Batang Neat” also a brainchild of Agapay; and has been rendering free legal assistance to almost 50,000 documents to various municipalities and cities in Laguna, with the help of her lawyer-friends. “Lord, please take of me… and I will help you take care of your children”, Agapay often prays. Truly, a remarkable journey of an equally remarkable woman.

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Hon. Eugenio Angelo M. Barba Vice Governor

Province of Ilocos Norte 16

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real man of his words -- (“Awan parikut a di tay’ marisut,Awan annongen a di tay’ maitunggpal, Awan arapaap a di tay’ maragpat, nu intay’ Agtitimpuyog, Agsisinnaranay ken Agkakammayet!“) Eugenio Angelo Marcos Barba, Vice-Governor of the Province of Ilocos Norte continues to render true public service with utmost dedication for three (3) decades. His famous lines reflect a perspicuous overview of everything he does – “No problems that we cannot solve, No tasks that we cannot accomplish, No dreams that we cannot fulfil, if we unite, commit and dedicate ourselves and work together as one”, which benchmarks every success of his administration leading him to work even better. Angelo Marcos Barba (AMB) upholds to continue serving the people and his country. His initials AMB also bespeaks his values “AKO’Y MAKA-BAYAN”

Vice-Governor Barba was born on December 13, 1958, in Manila, Philippines. His vision started in the years 1975 to 1980 when he was elected as the Kabataang Barangay Chairman and later Zone Kabataan Barangay Chairman representing 6 Barangays in Paco, Manila. Eager to demonstrate true sense of leadership, he dedicated himself religiously in studying and improving of his political career. Courageous Vice-Governor Angelo set his mission to serve his fellowmen, and so in the years 1992 to 2001, the people of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte elected him as the youngest Municipal Mayor at the age of 31. He has sustained the momentous development of the municipality through good and honest administration. The notable changes of San Nicoleneos’ lives and various awards of which the municipality received are the living testimonies of his valuable service.

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His humble service paved way for him to run and once again be elected in the 5th Sangguniang Panlalawigan as the Senior Board Member of Ilocos Norte on his first term in 2001-2004. In 2007, he was elected for his 3rd and last term as member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and again was the Senior Board Member. On the scheduled May 10, 2010 national and local elections, Angelo Marcos Barba ran and won overwhelmingly as the ViceGovernor of the Province of Ilocos Norte. During his tenure on his first term, legislative accomplishments have been significantly evident through legislative actions that contributed to the expansion of programs and projects in sustaining the progressive state of the province of Ilocos Norte. Landmark legislations have been carefully crafted, introduced and acted upon. It is for these reasons that Vice-Governor Angelo Marcos Barba was unopposed on his second term as the Vice-Governor up to his third term this coming May 9, 2016. With the stewardship of Governor Imee R. Marcos, together, they ably demonstrated their political expertise in meeting the people’s needs and celebrating with people’s achievements.

FAMILY HISTORY AND POLITICAL LINEAGE Angelo Marcos Barba is fondly called “Lo“ by his late father, “Angie“ and “Anj” by family and close relatives, “Angel” to those in-the-know. He is the 4th child (the 3rd boy in a brood of 1 girl and 7 boys) of General Marcelino “Celing” Bonoan Barba of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte and Fortuna “Baby” Edralin Marcos of Sarrat, Ilocos Norte and was delivered by his late Uncle Dr. Pacifico E. Marcos, at the Philippine General Hospital at 6:04 a.m. Sibling to Ma. Theresa “Boots”, Andres Avelino “Boboy” (+), Juan Teofoldo “Chito”, Adolfo Fidelino “Fifay”, Antonio Segundo “Dino”, Fernando Vittorio “Vic” and Januario Marcelo “Jayjay” (+). The only girl is the eldest, “Boots”, the mother of T.V host/ celebrity Paolo Bediones. “Vic” Vittorio is one of the Country’s Top Designers and 3 star international equestrian judge and gold medalist. “Fifay” Fidelino is also one of the Country’s Best Equestrian Riders who won the Bronze Medal in the Asian Games held in India. His other siblings are also inclined and excelled in music, sports and arts.

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“He is for true and honest service”. It is not new to everyone that he is the nephew of the late President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos. First cousin to Senator Bong Bong R. Marcos, Jr., and to the Governor of Ilocos Norte, Imee R. Marcos.

the University of the East Varsity Tennis Team to a runner-up finish in the Maiden UAAP Tennis Competition, and was a former Professional Tennis Player ranked 30th in Singles and 6th in Doubles.

The four children of Don Mariano and Dona Josefa Edralin Marcos both educators, are Ferdinand, Pacifico, Elizabeth and Fortuna, the mother of Vice-Governor Angelo Barba and the only living among the four children.

PAVING THE WAY TO TRUE PUBLIC SERVICE • Pioneer member of the first batch of Kabataang Barangay “KB” Chairmen and a graduate of the Molave Leadership Training at Mount Makiling, 1975 • Municipal Mayor of the Municipality of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte for three (3) consecutive terms (19922001) and the Youngest Mayor (31 years old) in the municipality’s history • Most Outstanding Municipal Development Council in Region 1 • One of the Youngest Awardees, Most Outstanding Mayor in Region 1 by the Department of Interior and Local Government ( DILG ) • Senior Board Member for three (3) consecutive terms (2001-2010) • Vice-Governor of Ilocos Norte (2010 – present)

He has a marque of a Marcos, but more importantly, Angelo proved himself as a dedicated and efficient public servant. STARTING- UP A GOOD LEADERSHIP He already showed evidences of exemplary leadership when he was at Paco Catholic School (primary and secondary) run by Franciscan Priests. As always, he has positive thoughts in accomplishing his tasks successfully and impressively. As an athlete and a sports enthusiast, he was a delegate to the 1976 Olympics Youth Camp in Montreal, Canada and led

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016 He also proficiently accomplished and received various compliments and awards. Some of them are as follows: • Most Outstanding Municipal Nutrition Council Chairman in Region 1 for 6 straight years • Green Banner Awardee for 3 years from the Department of Agriculture. • Most Outstanding Municipal Development Council Chairman in Region 1 awarded by the Regional Development Council • Sentrong Sigla Awardee from the Department of Health • Most Outstanding Mayor on Meat Concerns awarded by the National Meat Inspection Commission for consecutive years. • Scholar and graduate of the 35th Local Administration and Development Program at the University of the Philippines sponsored by the DILG and the Local Government Academy ( LGA )

He puts emphasis and instills commitment on his program thrusts, to remain steadfast and true especially in: • Uplifting the lives of his constituents by eradicating various forms of poverty • Improving access to better health services • Instilling the importance of quality education • Sharing responsibility to support programs on sports development • Upgrading systems in line of agriculture, fisheries and small scale businesses, gainful employment and sustainable livelihood • Provisions on social services, food sustainability, clean water and sanitation • Supporting remedial and preventive measures in reducing vulnerability and enhancing resiliency of the poor to disaster and climate change risks.

UPHOLDING THE BRAND OF EXCELLENT SERVICE AND GOVERNANCE The service of Vice-Governor Barba continues to be on top of his vigorous involvement in the community through various projects and activities rendered to the people in different areas of Ilocos Norte. Vice- Governor Barba takes pride to show great legislative accomplishments in his administration as shown in his active participation to many programs of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte.

As the adage says, “Ti kayo a mangga ket agbunga iti prutas a mangga””Ti mula a tarong ket agbunga iti tarong,” “A mango tree produces a mango fruit.” and “An eggplant produces an eggplant of its kind.”, thus a good seed like of his race produces a good seed too, to which the dedicated Vice-Gov. Angelo rooted from, and he continues to plant good seeds to help achieve the visions for Ilocos Norte as a place of greater opportunities, a premiere tourist destination, and a safe haven to most.

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SOLVING PROBLEMS TOGETHER: Vice-Governor Angelo Marcos Barba lives up to his vision to serve his constituents and remains true to his calling as the voice and representative of the people. As the presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, he enjoins all the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members to develop and muster the roadmap to collective action in the formulation and enactment of important measures through resolutions and ordinances pursuant to the quality policy of the province in ensuring effective and efficient implementation of good governance aligned to the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte’s Vision;

He counts on the partnership of all sectors and stakeholders to push boundaries forward and shape Ilocos Norte into a bastion of thriving business and innovation. When asked about making Ilocos Norte the “Best Little Province in the year 2020”, “Ito ay isang hiraya na posible nating makamtan, tunay ngang malaki at tila mahirap makamtan ang ating pangarap para sa patuloy na pagprogreso ng ating probinsya ngunit positibo akong ito’y makakamtan natin sa pamamagitan ng pagtutulungan at pagkakaisa ng bawat Ilocano saan mang parte ng mundo.”

“Pasingkedan ti kinatan-ok ni Ilocano” (Together we can make Ilocos Norte great again) Pathways to Greatness: “INnovate, INspire and INvest”

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Hon. Ma. Vicenta â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vickyâ&#x20AC;? L. Vega-Cabigting Vice Mayor

Angeles City, Pampanga 22

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ice Mayor Vicky Vega-Cabigting has always broken barriers in the field of politics. In 2007, she became the first woman Vice Mayor of Angeles City, a position she still holds today on her third term. Despite her humble beginnings, she has made a name in Angeles politics through sheer hard work and dedication with prayers as her best secret weapon. Against all odds, she became No.1 City Councilor in 2001 and then again as No. 1 Councilor in 2004. Asked if she has always wanted to be in politics, Vice Mayor Vega-Cabigting would always mention one defining moment in her youth when she fervently prayed for the path she would take in her life. She chanced upon the Book of Joshua in the Bible and from there she knew in her heart that she would take on a servant-leader position.

The vision of serving her ‘Kabalens’ was her guiding light in every major career decisions she made. A few months after graduating from the University of the Philippines in Diliman with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication (Major in Broadcast Communication), she joined the staff of Speaker Pro Tempore Antonio V. Cuenco at the House of Representatives. It was during this time that she was admitted to the UP College of Law. She had to juggle work, studies and supporting her family in Angeles City. As the eldest child, she embraced the responsibility of sending her seven siblings to school. She then made ultimate sacrifice of giving up her law studies to be able to help her parents and siblings.

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Her interest in legislation led her to a stint at the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) during the time of President Fidel V. Ramos. She was first assigned to the PLLO-Senate then later to the PLLO-House of Representatives and in between would be reporting at the PLLO in MalacaĂąang. She also served as Political Officer and speechwriter of then Senator Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Legislative Officer of Congressman Carmelo F. Lazatin of the 1st District of Pampanga. In 1998, Cong. Lazatin became Angeles City Mayor and appointed Vice Mayor Vega-Cabigting as the first Gender and Development (GAD) Officer the following year. As GAD Officer, Vice Mayor Vega-Cabigting, became the focal person for all women-related programs of the city. Under her leadership, the Women H.E.A.L. (Health, Empowerment, Affirmation and Life) was established to help women with their health concerns. The program aimed at providing information on womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health particularly cancer awareness. It also provided financial assistance to cancer patients. As GAD Officer, Vice Mayor Vega-Cabigting was also in charge of distributing the more than 5,000 Philhealth cards in Angeles City being the first LGU in Central Luzon to do so.

This paved the way for her running as City Councilor and clinching the No. 1 spot in the Sangguniang Panglunsod. During her two terms as top City Councilor, Vice Mayor VegaCabigting filed ordinances on Gender and Development and women empowerment such as the Anti-Trafficking Ordinance to support the national law on Anti Trafficking of Persons. As part of her constituency affairs programs, she initiated the Sulong Kaalaman program as part of her commitment to support the education sector. This consists of her Read-along program to encourage young students to read. Under the program, Vice Mayor Vega-Cabigting also provides school supplies to more than one thousand indigent students every school year. Her major accomplishments include the following: Institutionalization of the Barangay VAWC (Violence Against Women and Children) Desk - creation of a VAWC Desk in every barangay to assist and empower women and children who are victims of violence.

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Sulong Kalusugan Caravan and Mobile Clinic providing seminars on womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health and medical assistance to far-flung puroks and sitios of Angeles.

Buntis Assembly - in response to the call for support for the Millennium Development Goals or MDGs, the program was created to provide seminars on maternal health.

Support for Brigada Eskwela - the Schools Maintenance Week or Brigada Eskwela encourages LGUs, NGOs and members of the community to support public schools and Vice Mayor Vega-Cabigting has been continually extending her assistance to the program by donating paint and other cleaning materials to all public schools in Angeles City. She has also participated in the clean-up drive of several schools in the locality.

Sulong Kaalaman, Read-a-Long and Mobile Library addressing one of the major priorities of Vice Mayor VegaCabigting, the program provides school supplies to more than one thousand indigent students every year. It also encourages young students to read and inspire creativity among them.

Kabuhayan Patrol - as a commitment in empowering the constituents of Angeles, Vice Mayor Vega-Cabigting initiated this project to provide orientation seminars on livelihood and funding to selected individuals and groups in the city.

Zumbarangay and Zumbaskwela - riding through the popularity of the latest exercise craze, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zumbaâ&#x20AC;?, Vice Mayor Vega-Cabigting initiated these programs to instill health consciousness among the parents, teachers and students in public schools and barangay women.

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016 USAP - Ulat sa Paglilingkod is Vice Mayor VegaCabigting’s take on transparency, an opportunity to report to the people of Angeles City on her accomplishments and activities. It is also a venue to consult with her constituents, an opportunity that encourages participatory governance. Scholarship Funds and assistance (allocated slots for PNP & Transport sector) - Vice Mayor Vega-Cabigting believes that one way to fight poverty is through education thus she has allotted funds for scholarships and assistance to selected poor but deserving students of the city. Linis Brigada - apart from supporting the 1 Million Trees Program of Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan, Vice Mayor Vega-Cabigting initiated this program to address environment concerns of the city. Major clean-up activities were undertaken in the Pampang Public Market and the San Nicolas Public Market. Gabay sa Paghimlay - aims to assist bereaved families as they cope up with the loss of their loved ones. The Office of Vice Mayor Vega-Cabigting provides free casket for indigent individuals with families who cannot afford a decent burial for their departed ones. They only pay a very minimal amount for the funeral service.

Upon her assumption as Vice Mayor, she initiated several improvementsin the management of the Sangguniang Panglunsod office. She worked for human resources development of the staff so that they could provide better support service to the Sanggunian members. Vice Mayor Vega-Cabigting has actively participated in the LegislativeExecutive Development Council to enhance the relationship and cooperation between the Executive Office and the City Council. She has also spearheaded the installation of the Legislative Tracking and Management System which aims to efficiently monitor the output of the City Council. Through the leadership of Vice Mayor Vega-Cabigting, the Sangguniang Panglunsod of Angeles City won the Local Legislative Award for Highly Urbanized Cities in Region III and one among the finalist in the national competition. Vice Mayor Vega-Cabigting is committed in pursuing her 7 Point Legislative Agenda: • Women Empowerment • Health Issues & Concerns • Education Governance • Environmental Management • Institutional Networking & Research • Barangay & Community Empowerment • Culture & Arts Appreciation

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To Vice Mayor Vega-Cabigting, her final term is an opportunity to serve the Angeleňos even better: • Women’s Livelihood Project • Gender Development Fund • Kapampangan Arts & Culture Appreciation Week | Support for Angeleňo Film Makers • Free Legal Consultation for Women • Parents Academy • Kariton para sa Edukasyon Despite the great responsibility on her shoulders as the second highest official of Angeles City, Vice Mayor VegaCabigting relishes her role as wife to Mr. Arthur Cabigting and as a mother to two young boys, Arthur Vincent and Andrei Victor. As a multi-tasker, Vice Mayor Vega-Cabigting manages to balance her public and private life.

Even with her busy schedule, Vice Mayor Vega-Cabigting has appeared in three (3) Kapampangan independent filmsBabagwa (Spider’s Lair), Ing Magkakabaung (The Coffin Maker) and Dayang Asu (In Pampanga, We Eat Dogs) in support of Kapampangan film makers. Both Babagwa and Dayang Asu are Cinemalaya finalists. Women’s rights advocate, Presiding Officer, policy maker, daughter, wife, mother, ‘occasional’ indie film actress and public servant. In whatever ‘role’ she plays, you can always be sure that Vice Mayor Ma. Vicenta ‘Vicky’ L. Vega-Cabigting will give it her winning best! For her constituents, it could only be “Serbisyong Panalo para sa Angeleño!” always more and nothing less.

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Hon. Ramon "Monching" M. Changcoco Vice Mayor Municipality of Arayat, Province of Pampanga

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orn from deeply religious parents, Vice-Mayor Ramon “Monching” M. Changcoco is a child raised to bend a knee, a forest protector, a shepherd in education, and a master of NGOs and public administration as guided by the greatest commandment- “Loving thy God and neighbors.” Before he was tagged as “catalyst of change”, for those who have known him too well, Monching to friends or Chito to kins was a knight of the altar, a store helper of his mom, a public utility jeep fare collector by his father, and a student/ street parliamentarian after the assassination of Ninoy. After earning a four-year degree in Forestry at the Pampanga Agricultural College (PAC) as self supporting and table-tennis varsity scholar, worked as high school biology teacher while pursuing his Master’s degree in Public Administration at U.P Diliman extension program as Iskolar ng Bayan recipient; as Parks Administrator for Pampanga provincial government managing Mt. Arayat National Park operations; Forester/ PIO at the DENR; Comptroller at the Presidential Commission

on Good Government; Executive Assistant in the Office of the President, Malacañan, Manila, at the same time assigned as deputy in the regional office-3 of the then Pres. FVR’s Ruling Party. While effectively doing his job as local Legislator, he is also a free-lance real estate agent and a financial advisor at Sunlife of Canada, Phils., and recently finished a continuing education on Local Legislation conducted by the Academy of Presiding Officers in collaboration with U.P Manila. With Vice Mayor Changcoco’s earned spiritual strength, exemplary academics, multi tasking jobs in public service, his deep involvement in various socio-civic activities, and teaching vocation have molded his character destined for a servant leader in his hometown, to serve his own people – the Arayateños. From 1998 to present, he did more than his share in shaping the home of “Sinukuans” from 4th class backwater to 1st class transforming Bayung Arayat.

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016 LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS In 1999, then Coun. Changcoco singlehandedly fought for, thru a resolution, the permanent closure of the “Little Smokey Mountain” at Riverside, Poblacion area. A firm believer of the tenet “Those who have less in life, should have more in laws” he relentlessly advocated for a better service for People with Disabilities thru his pet bill, the passage in 2006 of an Ordinance Creating the Municipal Office of the PWDs Affairs (OPDA), the first in the province and second in Central Luzon. A tireless workforce in the session hall, Changcoco produced quality and relevant local bills that guided the direction of the local governance. Some are the following, but not limited to; A) The Creation of the basic frontline Offices; • Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office; • Office of the People with Disabilities Affairs; • Municipal Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Office; • Municipal Tourism Office; • Municipal Engineering Office; • Women and Children’s Desk, and; • Farmers Information Technology desk. B) The enactment of; • Arayat First Policy; • Code for General Ordinances; • Arayat Environmental Code; • Municipal Health and Sanitation Code; • Trade and Investment Code; • Gender and Development Code of Arayat; • Public-Private Partnership Code; • Institutionalization of Maria Sinukuan Scholarship Foundation, and; • Color Codification and Body Numbering of Tricycles. C) Amendments and Revision of; • Arayat Tax and Incentive Code; • Reactivation of Peace and Order Council; • Municipal Traffic Scheme, and; • Full Implementation of the Expanded Sr. Citizens Magna Carta.

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016 SOCIO – CIVIC / HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES VM Changcoco never fails to respond beyond his duties whose services transcend political and territorial boundaries. He has accomplished so much, hardly using government funds, but by tapping available resources at hand, and through forging partnership and linkages with other gov’t. agencies, NGOs and friends. These include, but not limited to the following; #”REVIVE MOUNT ARAYAT MOVEMENT” Mt. Arayat’s biodiversity and forest cover can be said to be gradually improving as evidenced by the disappearing denuded patches on its slopes and sighting of birds and some wildlife therein. Soil erosion has been minimized while the volume of spring water had increased. Its mountain resort area has been reopened and fast transforming into a major tourists destination. It is now the favorite shooting site of local movies and teleserye. In the near future, the fabled mountain will become the fruit basket of central Luzon. Thanks to the concerted efforts of the DENR, Arayat LGU, concerned citizens and the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). Being a true blooded environmentalist, an active member and more often the presider of PAMB meetings, VM Changcoco, has lobbied for several no-nonsense socio-ecological-tourism programs like massive planting of 80% fruit-trees and 20% forest trees, deputization of army personnel and barangay

tanods as forest rangers, organization & integration of the kaingineros in the reforestation efforts, establishment of a seedling nursery, provision of eco-tourism facilities and amenities, formulation of park’s policies and drafting of the Master Development Plan. #”SAUP PAMAGARAL” Cognizant of the value of education in the development of one’s self and the nation, VM Changcoco since his teaching days, went out of his way in finding benefactors for poor but deserving students. He tapped the BZG Scholarship Foundation, Domingo Foundation, Laus Group, Iskolar Ng Dong, DRR Scholarship, CHED, TESDA, Capitol’s SEED Project and even K of C Washington D.C, and other philanthropists in securing assistance for about 10,000 students where a quarter of them have already finished either high school, college or techvoc and are now gainfully employed. While some other 244 college scholars are being sponsored by the Arayat LGU’s Maria Sinukuan Scholarship Program. Being a social services consultant of then Cong. Dong Gonzales, he was also instrumental in the reopening of Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University, Mexico, Pampanga campus. And recently the establishment of the Special Education Class for Arayat’s special children supported by the OPDA, Anderson Elem. School and Kasaup Foundation.

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#”OPLAN SMILE” A good number of children from Arayat and other towns with cleft lip/palate, meningoceole and hydrocephalus have been operated and changed for the better, enhancing their physical appearance and self worth. In collaboration with Smile Train International and Philippine Band of Mercy, this mission is meant to last as it could serve its purpose. #”MASALA YA ING BUKAS” Or “Maliwanag ang Bukas” is a continuing medical mission personally launched by VM Changcoco via his own 8-11 Foundation with the help of his well meaning ophthalmologist-friends. It caters to indigent cabalens afflicted with cataract, pteridium, glaucoma and other eye diseases. Over a thousand patients, mostly senior citizens have been operated and are now back in their old productive ways. #”MORAL RECOVERY PROGRAM” In partnership with the “Wall Builders for Christ” and “Arayat Movers for Jesus”, Changcoco launched in 2013, a Bible study cum prayer meeting among the staff of the Office of the Vice-Mayor and the Sangguniang Bayan. Being held every Wednesday late afternoon, the Program has now expanded to include other departments, barangay officials, police forces and detainees.

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016 AFFILIATION, RECOGNITION AND AWARDS Then Coun. Monching Changcoco was elected as VicePres. of the Pamp Councilors League in 2001 and its Interim President in 2004 in recognition of his leadership and excellent performance inside and out of the local august body. He was a recipient of “Exemplary Public Service Award”, “Outstanding Local Legislator of Pampanga” given by the Pamp. Councilors Leaugue in 2013, and recently “Outstanding Alumnus 2015 of PAC/Pampanga State Agricultural University”. Moreover, a well-rounded servant leader as he is, VM Changcoco is also adviser to: Bacud Charities Phils, Sariling Sikap Multi Purpose Cooperative, Kasaup Foundation, Maria Sinukuan Upland Farmers Association and San Nicolas Farmers Coop., while being a member of the Couples for Christ, Rotary Club of Eastern Pampanga and Vice Mayor League of the Phils. He founded the Triple Peak Mountaineers Club, 8-11 Foundation, and the Arayat Table-Tennis Club.

THE SAGA CONTINUES It can now be told with all the above mentioned accomplishments; Vice-Mayor Changcoco is Arayat’s “Great Social Equalizer” with a unique life journey. The religiosity of his parents and the marriage to his wife molded him to peacefully and successfully travel in his journey of crossroads and intersections of challenges and beneficial goals to achieve and implement for the betterment of his hometown and the country as a whole. Humility, patience, kindness, perseverance and love for others remain in his heart – love put in immediate action, public service quickly put in the right place, servicing life that is being offered without delay for the sake of his people – the Arayateños. For Vice Mayor Ramon “Monching” Changcoco, public service remains a public trust, while his journey continues...

FAMILY MAN Aside from being a public servant, VM Changcoco remains a role model to his three children, Jim Carlo - a journalism graduating student at U.P, Errol - a seminarian/education sophomore, and Fatima - a political science freshy, and the better half to his wife Erlina Asuncion - a public high school teacher.

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Hon. Michael V. Fari単as Vice Mayor

City of Laoag, Province of Ilocos Norte 34

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"The Father of the City” “If, to become a good servant to the people, is to deny myself from personal interests, I can claim that I have given my best in the name of public service and still I am doing my best to challenge my capacity to be a more conscientious and sensitive public servant”.

To be recognized by conferring me the “OUTSTANDING LOCAL LEGISLATOR AWARD” by no less than Superbrand Marketing International, Inc., a very prestigious award-giving body, makes my humble accomplishments sweeter and more fulfilling. Personally, I could not ask for any better award than this.

After my stint as Chief Executive of Laoag City for nine consecutive years, my burning desire to serve my city and my people propelled me to try the reins of the Legislative Branch. As Presiding Officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, I could lead the council in legislating measures and ordinances that will be supportive to the Executive Agenda. The ELA or Executive and Legislative Agenda is the blueprint of development for our city.

To my fellow Laoagueños, I share this award with you.

My first term as City Vice-Mayor / Presiding Officer is nearing to end, but my services continue and my heart’s desire to serve remains steadfast. The acknowledgement of my performance and the impact of my leadership as Father of the City / Vice Mayor are measured by the comfortable life that my constituents are enjoying... where economic activities are vibrant and palpable... where peace and order has reached its desired peak... where free health and education are appreciated, and where harmonious co-existence is now the way of life of all Laoagueños.

Vice Mayor Michael V. Fariñas emerged from a childhood that was heavily influenced by his grandparents, the late Don Federico L. Fariñas, Sr. and Madam Remedios Castro Fariñas, whose names are synonymous to hard work, honest and dignified living. And neither his grandparents and his parents, the late Mr. Federico Castro Fariñas, Jr. and Mrs. Teresita Versoza Fariñas dreamt that he will grow up to be a man whose vision and big dreams will transform Laoag City. His early formative years were shaped by the mentors of Divine Word College of Laoag Elementary Department and of the Mariano Marcos State University-Laboratory High School. He obtained his BS in Social Science degree from Ateneo de Manila University and pursued Bachelor of Laws, his post graduate course at the Manuel L. Quezon University. He took up Public Financial Management at Harvard University-John F. Kennedy School of Government on July 6-25, 2008 and another course, Innovations in Governance on October 26-31, 2008.

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He was destined to serve. It was second nature for him to extend a helping hand. His humility makes him the “favorite person to approach”, a common impression. But a bigger calling made him join the bandwagon of public servants. , first as Barangay Captain of Barangay #16 . He was elected by the 79 Barangay Captains as President of the Association of Barangay Councils. As such, he sat as an Ex-Officio Member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod from 1994 to 2004. Then on June 30, 2004, he took his oath as the duly elected City Mayor of Laoag City and he served the city for nine consecutive years. Undeniably, he held so many “First and Only” in his tenure as City Mayor. In 2005, he was the “ only City Mayor” in the Philippines who was invited as speaker at the Wuxi World Cities Service Industries Convention held in Wuxi, China. In the same year, he was the “first City Mayor” who was awarded as National Winner, Apolinario Mabini Award by the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Inc. He is the “only city mayor” of Laoag who was given the Local Government Leadership Award in 2006 as Outstanding City Mayor. In 2007, under his leadership, the city was recognized as one of the country’s Top 20 Cities in Competitiveness by the Asian Institute of Management, a first for Laoag City. In 2010, he was conferred with the 2010 Asian Star Achiever Award for Public Service during the 12th Annual Asian Star Awards in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The pinnacle of his achievements is the 2011 and 2012 Seal of Good Housekeeping given to the city

by the Department of the Interior and Local Government with a P15 Million incentive. He is an outstanding personality himself. In 2009, he was bestowed with the Civil Service Commission Pag-asa Award for Public Officials. All awards and recognition were all achieved for the very first time, by the city. Hon. Michael V. Fariñas made things happen in Laoag and his dedication has moved forward this beautiful city to where it is now. Even in his current post as City Vice Mayor, his brand as the “Transformational Mayor of the present generation” will remain in the consciousness of the Laoagueños. Together with his very supportive wife, Chevylle, now the City Mayor of Laoag and his children as inspiration, Vice Mayor Michael V. Fariñas made visions fulfilled to create valuable future for each and every Laoagueño. EXCELLENCE ON LOCAL LEGISLATION From 2013-2015: The Laoag City Legislative Council, under the leadership of Vice Mayor Michael V. Fariñas enacted a total of 1044 ordinances and 255 resolutions. Among the significant ordinances passed and resolutions sponsored by the body are the following: City Ordinance No. 2013-057. An ordinance adopting the Universal Health Care Primary Care Benefit 1 (PCB1) for transition period 2012-2013 as provided in Philhealth Circular No. 010, s. 2012 including its Implementing Guidelines and attachments.

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016 City Ordinance No. 2014-085. An ordinance appropriating the amount of Three Hundred Sixty Thousand Pesos (P360,000.00) to fund the PHILHEALTH (PHIC) Point of Care Alaga Ka Program of the Laoag City Government. City Ordinance No. 2014-024. An ordinance institutionalizing, promoting and developing and developing Organic Agriculture in Laoag City providing funds therefore and for other purposes City Ordinance No. 2014-090. An ordinance providing and institutionalizing a set of Rules, Procedures and Guidelines to be adopted for the effective operation of the Community Police Assistance centers (ComPacs) in the promotion, attainment and maintenance of Public Safety, Peace and Order and General Welfare of the People of Laoag City. City Ordinance No. 2015-043. An ordinance adopting and implementing Republic Act No. 9418 or the “ Volunteer Act 2007” to be locally known as the “Civilian Volunteers Formation Agserbi 24/7,” providing Funds therefore and for other purposes. City Ordinance No. 2015-052. An ordinance appropriating the amount of P6,590,815.78 from the City’s Fiscal Year 2012 Share of the Virginia Tobacco Excise Tax pursuant to Republic Act 7171 for various projects in the City of Laoag.

City Ordinance No. 2015-057. An ordinance appropriating the amount of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Pesos (P170,000.00) representing the Counterpart Fund of the City Government of Laoag for the Establishment of a Demonstration and Training Farm on Organic Vegetables Production in the City of Laoag. City Ordinance No. 2015-058. An ordinance appropriating the amount of Three Hundred Twelve Thousand Pesos (P312,000.00) representing the equity of the City Government of Laoag for the procurement of a Four-Wheel Tractor with complete accessories for the Cassava Growers Farmers Association of Barangay Talingaan, Laoag City. City Ordinance No. 2015-100. An ordinance creating the position of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer IV under the Office of the City Mayor with Salary Grade 22 and providing funds therefor. Resolution No. 2013-012. A resolution granting Development Permit to the Laoag City Government to develop 1.2 hectares, more or less, located at Barangay 33A, La Paz, Laoag City which is the site of the ANCOP (Gawad Kalinga) and Core Shelter projects of the Laoag City Government. Resolution No. 2013-019. A resolution urging strongly the Philippine National Police (PNP), Laoag City, other law

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enforcement agencies and instrumentalities to enforce strictly the Traffic Code of Laoag City particularly the provision of City Ordinance No. 1504 s. 1988, Chapter IV, Article I (b.3) and (b.4) Resolution No. 2013-020. A resolution urging strongly the Philippine National Police (PNP), Laoag City, other law enforcement agencies and instrumentalities to enforce strictly provisions of City Ordinance (CO) No. 124, series of 1975, “An ordinance imposing curfew hours to minors in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 603, as amended by CO No., 1501 Deries of 1988 and further amended by CO No. 2005-093. Resolution No. 2013-044. Resolution earnestly requesting the Department of Education, Division of Laoag City, through Ms. Araceli C. pastor, CESO V, City Schools Division Superintendent to consider and order the incorporation of City Ordinance No. 2012-045 otherwise known as the “Bayong” ordinance of Laoag City and to include City Ordinance No. 097-043 also known as the Oplan Dalus Code of Laoag as a part of the Values Education subject in all the Elementary and Secondary Schools in Laoag City. Resolution 2014-016. Resolution strongly urging the House of Representatives for the passage of House Bill No. 1564 entitled “ An act establishing the Special Economic Zone and Freeport

in the Province of Ilocos Norte, creating for this purpose the Ilocos Norte Special Economic Zone and Freeport Authority, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes. Resolution No. 2014-038. A Resolution adopting/ replicating the implementation of the Gender Responsive Case Management (GRCM) as a tool in managing cases of Violence Against Women and their Children (VAW) in the City of Laoag. Resolution No. 2014-074. Resolution requesting Honorable Secretary Rogelio L. Singson of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) thru Honorabke Catalina E. Cabral, Assistant Secretary and Honorable Patrick B. Gatan, Director of UPMO Flood Control of the same office to allocate the necessary amount of Twenty Million Pesos (P20,000,000.00) for the construction of Sea Wall at Barangay Caaoacan, Laoag City. Resolution No. 2014-103. Resolution granting authority to Honorable Chevylle V. Fariñas, City Mayor, to sign and execute a Deed of Donation for and in behalf of the Laoag City Government, for the donation of various firearms/guns to the Philippine National Police (PNP), Laoag City. Resolution No. 2015-007. A Resolution approving the proposed Contingency Plan (Operation (SALAKNIB) of Laoag City’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016 PROGRAMS/PROJECTS AND HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENT (2015) Enhancing Social Well-Being—Services that uplift the social, moral and economic condition of those who have less in life, victims of social injustice and other special sectors of the community such as the senior citizens and persons with disability. • Family and Women Welfare Program—582 couples underwent pre-marriage counselling • Senior Citizens Welfare Program—P2,463,000.00, total social pension to 817 indigent senior citizens • Disabled Persons Welfare Program 174 beneficiaries of PWD ID Cards • Children and Youth Welfare Program— 2,500 Day Care Children were provided free day care kits • Livelihood Programs—523 beneficiaries • Emergency Assistance—1163 recipients

Excellence Through Education—The value of education is defining the children’s future globally competitive under a most consucive learning circumstances • Laoag City College Scholar—243 recipients • ISKOLAR ni MVF—6,285 recipients

Health for all—City residents are assured of an efficient and effective delivery of medical and dental services as well as adequate and state-of-the-art hospital services. • Total Patients served at the Laoag City General Hospital • Admitted patient—12,708 • Out-Patient—56,339 • Social Services Rendered: • Point of Care—36 • PCSO-IMAP—102 • ABAKADA (DOH) - 12 • At the City Health Office • Maternal Care—6,705 • Family Planning—7,865 • Dental Care—18,721 • Disease Control—3077 • Environmental Sanitation—44,622

Showcasing the city through tourism—Enhances the city as a prominent destination along the Tourism Highway. • 2,863—number of participants/guests to the Lakbay Aral

Strengthening Peace and Order and Public Safety—The city is a shelter of tranquility, harmony and peace where coexistence permeate. • Crime Solution Efficiency—75.56% • Crime Cleared Efficiency—80.39% Boosting Agriculture Produce—Where there is food sufficiency in the community an improved quality of life of farmers and fishermen. • Farmers benefitted—8,695 households • Fisherfolks benefitted—2,234 households

Improving Lives through Infrastructure—Availability of much-needed facilities and public utilities as well as excellent road network stimulate economic development within the city. • Infrastructure total cost—P42,102,371.00 Environmental Protection and Management—A wellprotected environment through the strict implementation of RA 9003, s2002 or the Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, related local statutes, ordinaces and other local initiatives. • Conducted Oplan Dalus in various parts of the city proper, coastal clean-up and tree and mangrove planting to different barangays .

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Hon. Daniel R. Fernando Vice Governor

Province of Bulacan 40

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Honors, Awards and Recognitions in the Government Service • 2014 Outstanding Local Legislator (Vice Governor Category) given by Superbrand • 2014 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awardee given by the University of the East Caloocan Alumni Association Inc. • 2013 Gintong Palad Public Service Awardee given by the Movie Writers Welfare Foundation and Elements Marketing and Advertising Services • 2012 Most Outstanding Public Servant given by Gawad Amerika Award (Celebrity Center, Los Angeles, California) • Most Outstanding Provincial Vice Governor given by Press Media Affair Center (2011) • Foremost Advocate of Good Government given by PMAC (2011) • Best Provincial Official of the Year given by PMAC (2011) • Exemplary Public Service Award given by PMAC (2011) • Natatanging Anak ng Bulacan – Achievement Award • Most Outstanding Board Member Award from Central Luzon Media Association Vice-Governor Fernando, Cesar F. Ramirez, in real life, is a well known movie/TV/stage actor. He was born on May 12, 1962 in Tabang, Guiguinto, Bulacan. He finished his Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering degree at the University of the East in 1992. His stint as a public servant began in 1980 when he was elected Kabataan Barangay chairman of his own barangay. And this is where his desire to become public servant first bloomed. Although very much involved in his career as an entertainment personality, Vice-Governor Daniel never let go of the chance to serve his fellowmen when he has the time and opportunity to do so as he always feels he can do more for his provincemates as a public official. When the opportune time came, he ran as vice-mayor of his hometown but lost in the election. This setback did not dampen his spirit a bit, so when the next opportunity came in 2001, he ran again, this time as board member of the 2nd district of Bulacan and easily won, even garnering the most number of votes. This gave him the privilege of becoming Senior Board Member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. In the 2004 election, he won again in the same position and again was chosen senior board member. In the 2007 election, he ran as vice-governor but lost to Vice-Governor

Wilhelmino Alvarado. In the 2010 election, he again ran and this time won as Governor Alvarado’s running mate. Now in his second term of office, Vice-Governor Daniel has already received various recognitions, citations and awards for his exemplary performance and accomplishments in the last three years, foremost among these is the “Most Outstanding Public Servant of 2012” given by the Gawad Amerika Foundation, Inc., an organization of Filipino-Americans living in the United States of America. This is a concrete confirmation of his outstanding performance and a living testimony of his deep commitment and dedication to serve his constituents without reservation. A self-confessed bachelor, Daniel said he has not yet found his Ms. Right. “Wala pa po akong asawa.Naghahanap pa rin ng mapapangasawa. Wala pang mapapangasawa. Wala pa po. Hindi pa dumarating yung hinahanap ko, pangarap pa lang (laughs),” he said. “Sa public service na lang tayo, dyan tayo maligaya, yung makatulong sa kapwa. I’ve been doing public service for a long time already. Kahit wala akong budget for that, nagagawan ko ng paraan. Kahit papaano nakakatulong ako, nakakapagmedical mission ako, nakakapag-paaral ako.” Unlike other politicians who won as public servants on strength of their popularity as showbiz personalities, it was the other way around for Daniel. He became an actor after he was SK Chairman several times in his hometown of Guiguinto, Bulacan. After being SK Chairman, Daniel ran for vice mayor in his town but he lost to his own aunt. Daniel Fernando was a theater actor back in high school. He was trained as stage performer by appearing in numerous plays with Tanghalang Pilipino and other theater companies. Then he started doing movies. “I did drama, I did action. And even bold flicks. But I especially cherish the memory of working together with the late Action King Fernando Poe, Jr. I remember him predicting the eventual demise of Pilipino movies, the action genre most especially,” he recalled in a recent exclusive interview at Dulcinea restaurant on Tomas Morato.

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“Siya ang nagsabi sa akin na very soon mawawala na ang pelikulang Pilipino at kawawa ang mga artista na mawawalan ng trabaho.”

on hands-training program for basic call center program to deserving Bulakenyos in different barangay and provide for their possible employment.

One of the most memorable and significant films Dan starred in was Peque Gallaga’s “Scorpio Nights” for which he won the Best Actor award. It’s been a while since he made a movie because of his commitment as public servant but he said that when the opportunity comes and he is offered a really worthwhile project, he will gladly grab it.

Computer School on Wheels - gives free lessons and on hands-training for basic computer programming and computer technicians to out of school youths and any Bulakenyos in all barangay in the province.

When he resumed his political quest after losing to his aunt, this time as board member of Bulacan, Dan won. And then he ran as vice governor of Bulacan and got the overwhelming support of his fellow Bulakeños. Programs/Projects/Activities Undertaken as Vice Governor (2010-Present) Programs and Projects Call Center Training Program - gives free lessons and

Damayang Filipino, Pangkabuhayan Mo Sagot Ko, Paunlarin Mo – gives grants to small scale development project that benefits Bulakenyos to start up their own small business Dunong Filipino – gives free legal consultation and seminar on existing laws, ordinances and resolutions of Sangguniang Panlalawigan to different Barangay Officials of the province of Bulacan Dugong Filipino – a Blood Letting Project of the Vice Governor to encourage Bulakenyos to donate blood for the use of other Bulakenyos

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016 Damayang Filipino - Medical Missions in cooperation with Non-Government Organizations and private entities for medicine distribution and other medical needs in different cities and municipalities of Bulacan Feeding Programs to malnourished children of Bulacan Ordinances Passed Authored as Vice Governor • Res. 191-T’11 (Provincial Ordinance No. 07-2011) - Isang kausutsan na nagbabawal sa pagsusunog ng dayami at iba pang kahalintulad nito sa nasasakupan ng lalawigan ng Bulacan • Res. 192-T’11 (Provincial Ordinance No. 08-2011) - Isang kautusan na nagtataguyod ng alituntunin at patakaran sa pagsugpo at pagpapataw ng parusa sa sinumang mahulihan na ngbebenta, nagbibiyahe at nagtatago ng karneng “botcha” o “double dead meat” sa nasasakupan ng lalawigan ng Bulacan. • Res. 346-T’11 (Provincial Ordinance No. 11-2011) Isang kautusan na nag-aatas sa lahat ng tindahan o establisimento na may kaugnayan sa baril at bala sa buong nasasakupan ng Bulacan na hanapin at itala ang lisensya ng baril bilang pangunahing rekisito bago magsagawa ng anumang transaksyon.

• Res. 089-T’12 (Provincial Ordinance No. 08-2012) - “Isang Kautusan na Nag-aatas ng Patakaran sa Pag-aangkas sa Motorsiklo at Pagpapataw ng Kaukulang Kaparusahan sa Paglabag dito” na pinagtibay sa Ikalawang Pagbasa noong Marso 6, 2012. • (Res. 36- T’12) (Provincial Ordinance 2012-01) 2011 Tricycle Code of Bulacan

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AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP Honorary Member, Bulacan Executive Lions Vice President, Bulacan State University Alumni Association Vice President, Guiguinto Golden Jaycees Organizer, League of Filipino Students U.E. Caloocan Chapter Member, Dulaang Kabataang Barangay Member, Perpetual College Combat Judo-Karate Club Member, Kapisanan ng mga Artista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (KAPP) Member, Metropolitan Theater Group of Actors (Bulwagang Gantimpala) Member and Lecturer, Oasis of Love Community (Batch ‘08) Adviser, Philippine Independent Catholic Church Tabang, Guiguinto, Bulacan Master Initiator, Zeta Epsilon Alpha Lambda Fraternity and Sorority

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Atty. Jason John A. Joyce Board Member

Provincial Government of Davao del Sur 44

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Light moment with high school students in one of regular school visits.

The Superboy from the South – a Person for Others

t a young age of 35, Atty. Jason John A. Joyce is taking huge steps to bring forth change in his community as one of the Board Members of the Provincial Government of Davao del Sur. Despite being the youngest elected lawmaker in the province for the current Sangguiang Panlalawigan, he was able to craft relevant ordinances and support impactful programs from 2013 up until 2016. A budding young leader of Davao del Sur Joyce hails from the humble southern municipality of Jose Abad Santos (JAS), Davao del Sur. He is the son of James Y. Joyce, JAS Municipal Mayor, and Maria Catherine Arciaga Joyce. He may come from a family of public servants but entering public service goes beyond following the footsteps of his father and grandfather. “As they say, it runs in the family. But my early exposure to public service from the time of my grandfather who was the first mayor of our town, awakened my genuine interest in making positive changes in the lives of many and to make a dent in the society," Joyce said.

His career as a public servant started at a very young age as a Sangguniang Kabataan councilor in his barangay and as a student government officer in Ateneo high school. He continued his stint as a student leader all the way at the College of Law of Ateneo de Davao University. By 2010 to 2012, he worked as municipal administrator of JAS. In 2013, he became the first JASenyo to be elected as a Board Member (BM) to the province of Davao del Sur where he represented three of the southernmost towns in Davao Region, his hometown JAS and the municipalities of Don Marcelino and Sarangani. But as history would have it, he will be the last BM of Davao del Sur to hail from JAS as his hometown subsequently became part of the newly created Province of Davao Occidental. He was very delighted for his win because more than his, it was a victory of his constituents from the farthest towns to finally have a representative in the Provincial Government who will advance and champion their interest and welfare. As BM, he municipalities fund through the legislative

wasted no time in ensuring that the three got their fair share of the province’s constant and persuasive lobbying with and executive branches of the Provincial

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Immersion with the community.

Government. The rookie BM was fortunate that Governor Claude P. Bautista and his colleagues in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan shared his advocay of giving attention to the mentioned towns. Remembering his roots If there is one thing that this far-flung town BM will never forget, it would be his ancestral roots. Joyce takes pride of having an ancestry that came from some of the many indigenous groups in Mindanao, the B’laan, Kaolo, and Manobo. “It is important to get in touch with your roots because this is the core of your being and this becomes the springboard of your thoughts and actions. Your core will guide you. Being in touch with and being a part of the Indigenous People (IP) community increased my awareness of the IP’s needs such as access to education and health care,” he said. Joyce noted that one of the best things he learned from the IP community is hard work.

Rendering free legal consultation to an IP Community

“Coming from a marginalized group where resources and opportunities are scarce, I learned that we have to work very hard to get what we need or want. This experience and my Ignatian education taught me to always strive for excellence,” he said. The leaders in the IP communities also serve as a role model to Joyce. He recalls that leadership in the tribes is a sacred matter and tribal leaders are highly respected by their people. With this , he is reminded that as one of the leaders of the community, he has a big responsibility as a role model and in addressing the needs of not only the IPs but of the entire constituency. “Most of the IPs in our community need assistance in their basic needs such as food, education, and health care,” he said. Joyce’s love and respect for the IP community is evident when he pioneered the Kap’yaan Festival, JAS’s annual festival. Part of the festival is the celebration and showcase of the culture of the different tribes in JAS.

Turn over of Disaster Response Vehicle during the closing program of the Disaster Management Training.

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As BM of Davao del Sur, he sponsored an ordinance declaring June 26 of each year as Dugso Sandawa Festival (Araw ng Katutubo) in Davao del Sur. The annual festival celebrates the contribution and culture of the IP communities in the province. Also, in partnership with the Local Government Unit of JAS, he pushed for financial assistance for indigent students. His love and respect for the IP community does not only fall within the boundaries of work but in his personal life as well. Joyce makes regular visits to IP communities to simply get to know them more and deeply be immersed with the culture. He also assists and facilitates his philanthropic friends who want to help the IP communities.

Championing Causes As a young board member, a lot of ideas are running in the mind of Joyce but he is presently championing education, health, culture, livelihood and disaster preparedness. In 2014, as the Chairperson of the Committee on Health, he authored Ordinance No. 14-31, also known as the AntiSmoking Ordinance of Davao del Sur, which prohibits the use, sale, distribution and advertisement of cigarettes and other tobacco products or electronic device system, shisha and the like in public places. The Ordinance has already been passed and is being implemented throughout the province. He also strongly advocated legislations which gave way to the increase in the number of health personnel and the upgrading and construction of new healthcare facilities especially in isolated areas to cater to IPs.

Releasing of Financial Assistance to College students in the Mindanao State University.

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With Mayor of J.A.S. James Y. Joyce and Davao del Sur Governor Claude P. Bautista.

He also supported, through legislation, the Bangkabuhayan program of the Governor for the fisherfolks in JAS and all coastal towns of the province, wherein the latter are provided new boats to improve their livelihood. Evacuation Centers were also constructed in the municipalities as part of their disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation initiatives. As for education, he partnered with his hometownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Local Government unit in providing financial support to all public schools in JAS. He also pushed for legislations in the province providing scholarship grants to deserving students. Looking Forward In a span of three years, Joyce has made a number of contributions to his community as a board member. His term ends this year but that does not stop him from serving the public and IP community. He will be running for vice mayor of JAS. He intends to focus the municipalityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legislations on the protection of the environment, accessibility of education and health care, resiliency of the community to climate change, human resource development and capability building of the JASenyos, and the preservation of IP culture.

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016 Joyce is only 35 and he has left legacies at a young age. Being the young and enthusiastic public servant that he is, the future looks bright for him as well as for Davao Occidental and the humble yet very promising municipality of JAS. He finds happiness in helping others and making things better for the people around him and the community. He is guided by the mantra â&#x20AC;&#x153;always leave things better than when you first found itâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the things that you do must be towards the fulfillment of your goal, and should make you a happier and more fulfilled person. This will eventually transform you to be the best version of your self. Always observe love and respect in your dealings, be truthful and fair. Be bright, more importantly be kind. Compassion coupled with skills and determination will bring you closer to your dreams" Joyce said.

Speaking before Japanese officials as head country delegate during the Training Program for Young Leaders in Japan.

Distribution of school supplies to elementary students.

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Hon. Lena Marie “Mayen” P. Juico Councilor

First District, Quezon City, NCR 50

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ouncilor Lena Marie “Mayen” Penson Juico, one of the fresh faces in the First Legislative District of Quezon city, is the youngest daughter of former DAR Secretary of the Philippine, current chairman of the Philippine Super Liga Philip Ella Juico and former PCSO Chairperson Margarita “ Margie” Penson Juico. She has an older sister and two brothers, one of whom used to serve as a Councilor of Quezon City District 1 as well, Councilor Joseph Juico. These facts undoubtedly reveal that Mayen's penchant for public service is rooted back to her childhood days. Politics, service to the people and all things related to government work is never a foreign locution to her. Councilor Mayen Juico, studied at St. Theresa's College in Quezon City from grade school to high school and pursued her Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Communication at the De La Salle University. She is currently the Chairman of Quezon City's Committee on Women, Family and Gender Equality. Her Sangguniang Panglusod Committee membership includes the Committees on Children's Affairs; Ways and Means; Education, Science and Technology; Public Affairs, Mass Media Information and People's Participation; Disaster Risk and Climate Change; Cooperatives; Micro, Small and Medium Business and Entrepreneurship Development; Senior Citizen's Affairs and Peoples with Special Challenges and Social Services member.

Young. Vibrant. Dedicated. New. These are probably a few of the qualities that the Councilor's constituents in Distrcit 1 Quezon City saw in her making her win during the 2013 Elections. Mayen is definitely young and full of energy. She took her oath of service when he was barely 30 years old. There are several things that pushed her to run for office. First, she has that ingrained passion to lend a hand to other people, especially those who are oppressed, rejected and underpriviledged. Growing up from a strict Catholic all-girls school and born to a very religious family, she definitley has the heart for others. Second, being aware of the ins and outs or the bigger picture of governance and politics, she felt the desire to create a change in the system. To possibly infuse her own abilities, talent and contribute her knowledge in upholding the lives of the Filipino people starting within the city. Third, she knew that in making people work and ideas come alive, leadership by example is needed. Councilor Juico, unquestionably possess the traits of a good and dedicated leader. Someone who inspires rather than dictates. A leader who does not tell you what to do but instead motivates you to dream bigger, reach higher and work harder. Fourth, her innate gentleness and compassion as a woman further manifests her love and care for the people she serves. And lastly, she knows very well that her values and principles are solid – integrity is very important for this young public servant.

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Since day one of being a council member, Mayen and her team has been working very hard to exhibit how good governance is all about. Proof of that is her planner filled with countless schedules of seminars, meetings, courtesy calls, outreach programs, Barangay projects and many more. She recounts several instances in which she had to call-off attendance in family gatherings and disregard having a vacation or having her own pleasures in life just to make sure that her duties as a public servant is excellently done. It is surprising how a very young politician can joggle between being a mother to her constituents and being a mother to Micaela, her adorable daughter at the same time. Being a firm believer of the importance of breastfeeding, she would conscientiously make sure that her little angel gets all the sustenance that she needs as a growing baby , so in between â&#x20AC;&#x153;breaksâ&#x20AC;? she would go home and breastfeed Eia. Sometimes, she would even bring her cute little baby with her and feed her inside the car. She knows that family bonding is very crucial. These amazing acts of a mother, Mayen testifies that she got from her mom. She gets her strength and inspiration not only from her child but also her mother , Mrs. Margie P. Juico, whom the councilor considers her idol as well.

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“Konsi Mayen” as she is often called by the people in the community is certainly a stunner. She would make heads turn as she visits each of the 37 Barangays in District 1 during events, projects , inductions, parties and the likes strutting her signature hot pink polo shirt, jeans and rubber shoes. Simple yet elegant. Never get fooled with the charming incumbent's demure smile and fragile looks, deep within her is the power of a lioness, ready to defend her loved ones, her constituents and fight for the ideologies which she firmly believes in. She is ready to lead her pack in a battle against discrimination, injustice and exploitation. Evidently, for the past years in service and counting, Councilor Lena “Marie” Mayen Juico, kept her promise and is still manifesting her duties as a staunch defender of women, LGBT and children's rights.

To date, the lovely Councilor Juico has already made several resolutions, prepared several legislations plus authored and co-authored a handful of ordinances for Quezon City. Her experiences, awareness in what's happening around her and her willingness to immerse and see for herself how it feels to be poor, exploited and neglected lead her in creating and suggesting timely and constructive ordinances that would benefact the people in the community and alleviate them from the situation that they are currently in. Some of the ordinances that Mayen have put her heart and efforts into include the expansion of the 2003 Quezon City Gender Fair Ordinance No. 1309. She knows wholeheartedly that several people who are members of the

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LGBT community face degradation, stigma, exploitation and injustice. Ordinance No. SP-2357, S-2014, authored by Councilor Juico, which was signed and approved by Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista on November 2014, further elaborated and broaden the scope of the 2003 Gender Fair Ordinance. As the title itself suggests,..”providing for a comprehensive anti-discrimination policy on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression ( SOGIE).”, it already asertains the LBGT community that Mayen is and will be their ally when it comes to fighting for their rights. These rights are not only confined at the workplace but also in the streets where most lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender experience harrasment and disrespect. Another notable legislative contribution of Councilor Juico roots from her genuine concern to the Solo Parents. Ordinance No. SP-2374, S-2014 which ammends the other existing Solo Parents' Ordinance No. SP-2041, S-2011 or the “... ordinance adopting/ or localizing the implementation of Republic Act No. 8972, known as the Solo Parents' Welfare

Act of 2000 in Quezon City, also augment the rightfully due benefits received by proven Solo Parents and their children in the city. The ordinance co-authored by Mayen aims to provide single parents with more leisure and quality time with their kids thru parental leaves and flexible working hours. It also tackles all forms of discrimination especially in the workplace plus more extensive medical, housing and educational assistance. Councilor Lena Marie Juico is also Quezon City's Antitrafficking Committee Chairperson. Her gung ho desire to end human trafficking manifests in her actions and are often considered each time she would plan projects and programs aligned with the dissemination of facts and awareness regarding this menacing issue that is rampant not only in the Philippines but around the world. She firmly believes that the fight against trafficking should not stop at the promulgation of facts about issue. Instead, it should also include govenrment intervention and of course rehabilitation of the people who were victims of such abuse.

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As Mayen Juico's first term as Quezon City District 1 Council member nears its end, she hopes that the people which she has served for three years felt her palpable concern and genuine care for their welfare and progress as an individual, a family member, a part of the community and of course as children of God. She fervently hopes that she can continue what she has started as a public servant. If the people of District 1 QC re-elects her as Councilor for another term, she assures them that she will continue what she has started and find more means in making better the lives of the people in her District. In several articles and interviews she quotes, “One of the things I have said on the campaign trail was I will continue being around, helping our less fortunate brothers and sisters, even if I don't win. This was asy to say and I was surprised that the statement (also) surprised other people. According to them, it is rare for candidates to make these manifestations. My dream is not to have atitle or to be an official. It is to serve.” This is Councilor Lena Marie “Mayen” Juico, Quezon City's First Legislative District's humble but outstanding legislator. A leader. A strong woman. God-fearing. Relentless. The epitome of a woman with substance.

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Hon. Dale Gonzalo "Along" Malapitan Councilor

Government of Caloocan City 56

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assionate, committed, principled, a leader motivated by the common good and brought substantive life experience to the Caloocan City youth, qualities and achievements that mirror the City Councilor and Liga ng mga Barangay President Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan.

Born and raised in Caloocan, Coun. Along understands the needs of his fellow Caloocanians. He debuted the field of public service when he was elected as Captain of Barangay 137 in Bagong Barrio. In 2010, he seeked a higher position in the City Council and won as the youngest Councilor at the age of 30. At present, he is the elected President of Rotary Club of Kalookan North and member of the Knights of Columbus 2nd Degree, National Movement of Young Legislators and Philippine Councilors League. Coun. Along’s prolific performance in the City Council made him noticed and conferred as the Most Outstanding Local Legislator by the Superbrands, a 20-year-old international award-giving body that recognizes persons’ exemplary performance and high quality products. The award inspires the Councilor to perform and show more of quality public service for his well-loved City.

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Endowed with the gift of youth, Coun. Alongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart goes to the youth. He is aware of their problems and needs and planned for a long-term solution to address them. Fought ardently on the City Council table, Coun. Alongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s authored ordinance providing free college education to the qualified students in the University of Caloocan City (UCC) was passed and has been benefitting more than 18,000 students. The operation of the free-matriculated UCC commenced in Academic Year 2015-2016 at the newly-inaugurated modern school buildings in North and South Caloocan. Apart from the free of charge education, students also enjoy an academic environment conducive for learning: well-ventilated and big classrooms, fully-equipped facilities like speech, science, psychology, culinary, and criminalistic laboratories. There is also a Mock Hotel for Tourism students, a centralized Social Hall for events and gatherings, an open-air ampitheater for sports fests and concerts and elevators.

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To align UCC with the global academic standard, and open opportunity for skilled workers, the University has been offering two-year courses which are Associate and Office Administration, Associate in Entertainment and MultiMedia Computing, Associate in Accounting Technology, Associate in Entrepreneural Management, Associate in Hotel and Restaurant Services and Associate in Security Services. Programs are being taught by high-calibered practitioners and professors graduated from different prestigious universities. Coun. Alongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big dream for UCC never stopped as he authored another ordinance enacting the establishment of the College of Law and Juris Doctor in the University. He also pushed an ordinance providing free Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degreein UCC to the qualified residents of the City, and the successful passage of his resolution financially assisted the students of Caloocan City National Science and Technology High School and Caloocan Science High School. The Councilor believes to the power of an educated youth in future roofing Caloocan hence his authored ordinances.

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Coun. Along is a multi-tasking leader. Despite his active legislative performance in the City Council, he has been mindful of his responsibilies as father of 188 barangays of Caloocan. He has been frequently visiting different barangays to learn the residents’ needs and give proper solution. Seminars are also held to educate not just the barangay officials but the community as a whole. The Councilor has provided the barangays with tricycle and pick-up vehicles for the residents’ safety patrol and installed hundreds CCTV to monitor the security of the community 24/7. “Health is wealth.” as the saying goes thus Coun. Along has been always concerned to the health of his constituents. Every Friday at People’s Day, the Councilor’s team conducts medical missions and distribution of free medicines. Barangay officials also benefit from the free anual general check up and anti-flu vaccines. Sports fest for barangay tanods are also held. The activity does not only improve their physical health but also showcase their abilities in doing sports.

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016 Coun. Along is truly a devoted public servant who envisions the community as an integral component of his leadership – citizens who are inquisitive and empathic to the City governance. The City Councilor dreams of erecting an Investment Area that will invite investors and businessman to put up businesses in the City. Part of the agreement is to prioritize Caloocan residents to the job post openings. Coun. Along says that this project will surely hit two birds with one stone: boosts employment and economic development. Livelihood project in every barangay. Coun. Along visualizes the City wherin every zone has its product trademark. He wanted to reestablish a Caloocan prominent for production and industry center. He will conduct free technical and vocational trainings to workers, underemployed and unemployed residents for them to acquire employable skills needed in the labor market. Coun. Along believes that this programs are feasible with the cooperation and support of the Caloocanians. Coun. Along’s practical programs and projects well- cherished by the people of Caloocan are believed draw positive change that will shape better future of the City – a new and progressive City of Caloocan.

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Hon. Francisco Paolo Padua Ortega, V City Councilor

City of San Fernando, Province of La Union 62

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leadership is Passed Onâ&#x20AC;? Committee on Development Planning Committee on Information and Public Affairs Committee on Information Technology Committee on Youth and Sports Development

Life of Public Service A leader must know who he is, must have a strong sense of character and the political will to do what is need to be done. True leadership is a foundation of great core of values shaped by a morally sound mind. He must have a comprehensible understanding of his duties and responsibilities are, service above self without asking nothing in return, It is about time to rock the boat and do what is needed for our proud country to regain its lost grandeur. He was born in a political atmosphere, from his great grandfather Juaquin Ortega (the first Gobernadorcillo of La Union) to his grandfather Congressman Francisco Ortega (Speaker Pro Tempore) down the line of the Ortega clan; his family has been synonymous with the word leadership. He is part of the most enduring political family in the country lasting 115 years, He firmly believes that they have done this with utmost dedication to the constituency and leadership bared by past and present generations that have lead to a very diplomatic, progressive and economical province. His is the son of Mayor Pablo C. Ortega and Philippine National Bank Regional Head Mariquita P. Ortega. He has been an athlete most of his life. He has been playing organized sports since he was 11 years old and found himself playing for my alma mater as a member of the Red lions of San Beda Red Lions

Basketball Team and San Beda Track and Field Team before moving to the semi-pro ranks of the Liga Pilipinas and PBL Open. After his playing years he pursued further studies in the Ateneo School of Government with a Masters degree in Public Management. He is currently pursuing Mid Career Masters in Public Administration at the Harvard John F. Kennedy School of Government. He has been in public service since 2007; he was elected as a Barangay Kagawad for three years. He is at present a City Councilor entering his last term. It takes a lot of discipline to become a leader for me the formation started when I engaged himself with sports, of course people were expecting a lot from the young Ortega, As a leader he leads by example, he believes in the power of motivation and positive persuasion, he believes that every person is born a leader, it might be in different ways but leadership can be taught and passed. POWER OF INNOVATION, EDUCATION AND SPORTS He is an advocate and is enthused by the Vision of the City and the Sangguniang Kabataan, the new generation needs to be pioneering and complex as well to be able to contribute to the development of the community, Spearheaded by programs dedicated to compliment and improve lives.

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INNOVATION AND EDUCATION He believes in an adaptive city; capable, responsible and able to make decisions for better services. The power of education will enrich the quality of life, not only for the individual but for the wider society. It is strategic to eradicating poverty. He stresses for the improvement on curriculum most especially on technical, English, mathematics and I.T., will further equip the students with knowledge and skills to be more globally competitive. Continue to enhance the K plus 12 programs, he firmly believes that a strong preparation for high school will lead to a more productive and geared up workforce. Give everyone a chance to have a suitable college education. Projects: • Senior Citizens Computer literacy program • First City IT summit for Schools (collaboration with executive) • Out of School Youth Recreational and Educational Center • Paower Community (dedicated for the activities of the youth, ancillary for the SK) • Technical skills training for retired OFW’s, government retirees, senior citizens, high school graduates. • Annual youth congress for barangay and school youth leaders • Basic safety training for NGO’S • Special classes for special kids (arts, music and sports) • Visual Arts Class (Partnership with the La Union National High School) • Ateneo Financial Literacy and Social Entrepreneurship Course for OFW families and Government Employees.

SPORTS He believes that it is transformative and unifying, as part of a healthy and strong city, one of his strongest advocacies against drugs and substance abuse. “He continuously supports local grassroots development programs of the eight national sports of the country, to develop sports facilities for training and hosting local, national and international sports events. To capitalize on our beautiful spots as sights not only for sightseeing but also for sports adventure like hiking, biking offroading, water sports and camp trails. A healthier, a more active and competitive Philippines.” Projects: • JR NBA & JR WNBA Program (Provincial Director) • NBA Cares Program (member, coach) • National Basketball Training Center (Provincial Director) • Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas (Provincial Director, National Board) • Special Olympics Philippines (Coach) • Specials Olympics International (Coach) • Lets Go, Life Begins at 40 (program for the older generation of sports enthusiast) • Paower Games (ball games and outdoor sports, also includes indoor games like board games and computer gaming) • City Sports Development Officer • Additional scholars for athletic scholarships • Incentive program for performing students and athletes.

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016 SPONSORED ORDINANCES City Ordinance No. 2010-006 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; An Ordinance Creating The Youth Development Council Of The City Of San Fernando And For Other Purposes. It is a declared policy of the state to promote and protect the physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being of Filipino youth, inculcating in them patriotism and national and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs. City Ordinance No. 2012-03 - An Ordinance Establishing A Marine Protected Area (Mpa) In Barangay Lingsat, Creating Its Management Plan. It is hereby declared the policy of the City of San Fernando, La Union to ensure the conservation and maintain the integrity of the coastal and marine resources within its city waters. Furthermore, to rehabilitate and restore depleted costal and fishery resources of the city by establishing marine reserves/ sanctuaries in areas of high productivity and/or high biodiversity. City Ordinance No. 2014-01 - An Ordinance Amending City Ordinance No. 2013-01, An Ordinance Requiring The Foodservice Industry Within The Territorial Jurisdiction Of The City Of San Fernando, La Union To Include One-Half (1/2) Cup Of Cooked Rice In Their Menu.

City Ordinance No. 2014-02 - An Ordinance Prohibiting The Use, Sale, Distribution And Advertisement Of Cigarettes And Other Tobacco Products In Certain Places, Imposing Penalties For Violations Thereof And Providing Funds Therefor, And For Other Purposes And Repealing City Ordinance No. 2011-05, An Ordinance Regulating Smoking In The City Of San Fernando And Providing Penalties For Violation Thereof. It is the purpose of this Ordinance to safeguard public health and ensure the well-being of all its constituents by protecting them from the harmful effects of smoking and tobacco consumption. This Ordinance shall apply to all persons, natural or juridical, resident or not, and in all places within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of San Fernando. City Ordinance No. 2014-03 - An Ordinance Regulating The Use Of Plastic And Styrofoam In The City Of San Fernando And Providing Penalties For Violations Thereof. It shall be the policy of the City Government of San Fernando to institute mechanisms to maintain the integrity of the environment through wise solid waste management practices. This Ordinance shall cover plastic bags and Styrofoam food containers used by business establishments and ambulant vendors.

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City Ordinance No. 2014-11 – An Ordinance Amending City Ordinance No. 2009-009, An Ordinance Codifying All Rules And Regulations Governing The Use, Management, Protection, Conservation And Development Of The Coastal And Marine Resources As Well As Fishiries And Fishing Enterprise Regulations In The City Of San Fernando, La Union. City Ordinance No. 2015-01 - An Ordinance Requiring All Commercial And Service Establishments Whether Private Or Public Operating In The Territorial Jurisdiction Of The City Of San Fernando To Install Closed Circuit Television System (Cctv), Video Monitoring Devises And Similar Equipment Within Their Premises And Prescribing Penalties For Violation Thereof. This Ordinance aims to maintain peace, order and security within the territorial bounds of the City; to provide fast and reliable police assistance and public safety services to anyone needing such at all times for the protection of lives and properties of the people and to enhance the capability of the local police and local authorities to improve crime investigation, prevention, detection and solutions since video recording can be used as evidence to solve criminality.

City Ordinance No. 2015-05 - An Ordinance On PublicPrivate Partnership (Ppp) Approach Towards Development, Providing For The Procedure In Selecting The Private Sector Proponent, Adopting A Contract Management Framework, And Providing Appropriations Therefor. It is hereby declared as a policy that the City of San Fernando shall advance the public good and general welfare, and promote the interest of the community and the City within the framework of sustainable and integrated development, and effective constructive engagement and meaningful people’s participation in local governance. PPPs shall be pursued by the City consistent with and in furtherance of the vision and mission of the City which state that: VISION: City of San Fernando, La Union: Northern Luzon’s Center for Health and Wellness by 2020 MISSION: “We, the City of San Fernando, La Union, with our partners and linkages, deliver inclusive social, health, and economic services with utmost professionalism and excellence that will spur the City as the Center of Health and Wellness in Northern Luzon.”

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016 City Ordinance No. 2015-06 (Joint Venture) - An Ordinance Pursuing A Joint Venture (Jv) Approach Towards Development, Providing For The Procedure For Selecting The Jv Private Sector Partner And Regulation Of The Jv Activity, And Instituting Accountability Mechanisms. It is hereby declared, as a policy, that the City of San Fernando, La Union shall advance the public good and general welfare, and promote the interest of the community and the City within the framework of sustainable and integrated development, and effective constructive engagement and meaningful people's participation in local governance. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in general and JVs in particular shall be pursued by the City consistent with and in furtherance of the vision and mission of the City which state that: VISION: City of San Fernando, La Union: Northern Luzon’s Center for Health and Wellness by 2020 MISSION: “We, the City of San Fernando, La Union, with our partners and linkages, deliver inclusive social, health, and economic services with utmost professionalism and excellence that will spur the City as the Center of Health and Wellness in Northern Luzon.”

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Hon. Jonathan Blas Pascua Ramit Vice Mayor

Municipality of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte 68

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ice Mayor Jonathan Blas Pascua Ramit is an exceptional elected official who capitalized his popularity from scratch and rose from the rank. He started from the bottom of the political arena as SK Chairman in December 1992 and was elected as President of the Pambayang Pedersyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan wherein he became as ex officio Sanggunian Member in Barangay #32 Corocor, as well as, in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte at the same time. As a poor boy from the barrio, he managed his campaign to become the youth President from one barangay to another barangay by riding a borrowed old and antique bicycle which catched the attention and admiration of his fellow juveniles. He was an idol of the masses because of his charisma as a simple and humble guy coupled with idealism, enthusiasm and dynamism to serve not only his fellow kabataan but by all walks of life in his town. During his stint of incumbency as a young legislator, he displayed his potential to craft some pieces of legislations as he acquired his skills and knowledge from the DILG-sponsored seminars and trainings in partnership with the Asian Institute of management and the National Movement of Young Legislators. With his three years and a half of serving his term until May 1996, he was able to share ideas in the enactment of the Scholarship Ordinance for the poor but deserving students of the Municipality and the Anti Pornographic Ordinance. His leadership in the Youth and Sports Development played a vital role in making Bacarra on top of the province as far as sports/palaro and Miss SK are concerned during that period.

Twelve (12) years after his term, he again tried his luck to run in the 2007 Local Election. Luckily, he landed as a fourth placer councilor and eventually promoted to number 2 by law of succession. The game of politics is a roller coaster ride for many and that is not an exemption to Vice Mayor “Jo” – as the shortest name to call him. Though, he doesn’t belong to a political clan, his dedication to public service runs in his flesh and blood. He was re elected as Councilor during the 2010 Local Election. It wasn’t only luck that brought him to become a topnotcher councilor but because of his honesty and loyalty to his constituents, most specially those are in need. It was indeed a landslide victory for this young and energetic politician. He sponsored ordinances during his term that focused on child and youth rights, protec-tion, gender and development and environmental concerns to name a few. Municipal Ordinance Number 2009-003 entitled – “An Ordinance providing for a Child Welfare and Protection Code of the Municipality of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.” focuses goals and strategies to realize the vision of the Filipino Child or briefly called as “CHILD 21” binds the national and local governments to synchronize development plans and operations with the child as the focal beneficiary, hence the need of mainstreaming the child rights in local development planning. This Code protects every child even before birth, to delivery and registration up to child education level.

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Municipal Ordinance Number 2009-013 entitled – “An ordinance encouraging all day care, elementary and secondary schools to educate pupils and students the proper hand washing, cough and sneezing etiquette as a measure to prevent the spread of various diseases and requesting the municipal government to provide technical assistance and support to such noble program.” and Municipal Ordinance Number 2009015 entitled – "An ordinance providing for an Oplan Dalus Program covering elementary and secondary schools in the municipality.” which he principally authored gave importance to cleanliness of the children in school and a great prevention against infectious diseases. It shall be the policy of the Local Government Unit of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte to ensure both women/girls and men/ boys benefit equally and participate directly in the development programs and projects of its various offices and ensure full participation and involvement of both men and women in the development process, pursuant to RA 7192 . It shall also uphold the rights of women/girls and the belief in their worth and dignity as human beings in accordance with the fundamental freedom guaranteed under the Constitutions and Provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Convention on the elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women and other international human rights instruments of which the Philippines is a party. Women shall be recognized as full equal partners of men in development and nation building and men shall share equally with all forms of productive and

reproductive activities. Hon. Ramit then authored Municipal Ordinance Number 2009-006 entitled – “An ordinance authorizing for the provision of the Gender and Development Code of the Municipality of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.” Municipal Ordinance Number 2009-008 entitled – “An Ordinance enacting the Local Investment and Incentive Code of the Municipality of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.” was authored by the then Councilor Ramit to attract more investors wherein the Municipal Government of Bacarra upon recommendation of the Bacarra Investment/Incentive Board shall grant exemption and incentives under terms and conditions provided in this Code and its implementing rules and issued thereafter. He also authored Municipal Ordinance Number 2009 – 019 entitled – “An ordinance regulating the selling and publishing of obscene or pornographic materials, publications, pictures, literatures and other similar articles this municipality.” Vice Mayor Ramit then became acting Vice Mayor a couple of times between 2010 to 2012. Until he finally took his Oath of Office as the new Vice Mayor in February 8, 2012 by vir-tue of the rule of succession provided by R.A. 7160 otherwise known as the New Local Govern-ment Code of 1991. He possesses a very high political position with really immense power and yet he has chosen to lead such an ordinary life that it is possible only by a dedicated, honest, good hearted

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016 and completely honest leader. While he could have made a great fortune and could have exer-cised his power like many other politicians and leaders, he has chosen honesty, integrity, respon-sibility and truth as his virtues. In the year 2010, he authored an ordinance that provides protection and enhancement of the morals of each and every Bacarreño. Municipal Ordinance Number 2010-009 entitled – “An Ordinance regulating the establishment and operation of Internet Cafes and Computer Rental and Gaming Shops/ Centers in the municipality of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte and Providing penalties for the violations thereof.” Afterwhich, Municipal Ordinance Number 2011-001 entitled – “An ordinance revising certain provisions of Municipal Ordinance Number 2010 – 009 enacted by the Sangguniang Bayan of this municipality.” was enacted. His desire and commitment to protect the environment, he authored two (2) ordinances that became one of the backbones in the promotion and protection of the health, safety, peace, and convenience and the general welfare of the residents of the municipality. The Solid Waste Management Code or Municipal Ordinance Number 2011-002 aimed to guide, control and regulate the generation at source, storage, collection, transportation and disposal of solid wastes within the locality.

In consonance with the Solid Waste Management Code, the Market Code was enacted, through Vice Mayor Ramit being the Author. Numerous ordinances during the year 2012 were authored by the active Vice Mayor. The first in the list is Municipal Ordinance Number 2012-001 entitled – “An ordinance establishing voluntary Blood Donation Program in the Municipality of Bacarra, Province of Ilocos Norte, and for other purposes.” Together with the administration then, it is their vision to transform the municipality into “A socio-economic and politically developed community anchored on peace and unity”; as well as; the mission of the administration to establish a system of harmonious cycle of administrative governance and legislation that is responsive to basic real needs toward the general welfare of the people. And in order to attain the mission and vision of the local government unit, there is a need to lay the foundation for optimum growth and sustainable development and one of the strong foundations for growth and sustainable development is the maintenance of peace and order and security. Vice Mayor Ramit then authored Municipal Ordinance Number 2012-007 entitled – “An ordinance enacting The Code of Public Safety, Peace and Order of the Municipality of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.”

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Being an environmentalist, it is no doubt that he principally authored the Environment Code of the municipality - Municipal Ordinance Number 2012-014 entitled – “An ordinance enacting the Environment Code of the Municipality of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.” He was one of the many who believes that environmental management is one of the crucial keys towards the attainment of socio-economic progress in the local government unit and the enactment of this Code is a timely call to all to manifest an earnest and candid concern for our environment. The Sangguniang Bayan, as a legislative body, is tasked to formulate public policy to-wards the attainment of good governance in the municipal government. This was one of the main reasons why Hon. Ramit authored Municipal Ordinance Number 2012-015 entitled – “An ordinance adopting the 5s Method in all public offices within the jurisdiction of the Municipal Government of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.” The 5’s is the name of the workplace organization method that uses a list of five Japanese words; Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, and Shitsuke and describe how to organize a workplace for efficiency and effectiveness by identifying and storing the items used, maintaining the area and items, and sustaining the new order.

He also authored Municipal Ordinance Number 2012016 entitled – “An ordinance providing for the posting of enacted Municipal Ordinances and adopted Municipal Resolu-tions in the official website of the Municipal Government of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.” and Municipal Ordinance Number 2012-026 entitled – “An ordinance creating the Bacarra Con-sumer Welfare and Protection Council and For Other Purposes.” The most appealing part about him is his honesty and his passion to uphold truth and jus-tice. Because of his invaluable contribution and dedication, many positive changes have been made. His honesty, truthfulness, and fight for justice, dedication, patriotism, and benevolent atti-tude to the poor people that led him to be elected as the Vice Mayor during the May 2013 Local Elections. His strong commitment and continuing support to save the environment from further abuse and destruction, some ordinances were enacted by the Sangguniang Bayan especially the Chairman of the Committee on Environment Hon. Domingo Albano are the following;

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016 Municipal Ordinance Number 2013-015 entitled – “An ordinance declaring the foreshores, creeks, rivers at Brgy. #36 Natba, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte for the establishment of a mangrove plantation.” Municipal Ordinance Number 2014-001 entitled – " An ordinance declaring and delineating the creek that traverse Barangays Paninaan, Macupit, Teppang Tubburan, Duripes, Bani, Corocor, Cabulalaan, Libong-Calioet, Pipias and Natba as a protected body of water thru rehabilitation, protection & development, this municipality.” Municipal Ordinance Number 2015-001 entitled – “An Ordinance adopting Republic Act Number 9147 otherwise known as “An act providing for the conservation and protection of wildlife resources and their habitats, appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes.” Among the present and latest ordinances he authored were Municipal Ordinance Number 2015-003 entitled – “An ordinance regulating the installation of electric power, telecommunication and cable lines and providing for the correction of existing lines in the Municipality of Bacarra.” to ensure public safety against live wires, and

other similar hazards to life and property and Municipal Ordinance Number 2015-012 entitled – “An ordinance establishing a local culture and the arts council in the municipality of Bacarra.” The vision and leadership quality of this politician would inspire the youth to contribute something to make Bacarra a better and safer place. To further enhance his skills and knowledge in Public Service as he abides by the principle of “Public Service Above Self” of the Philippine Councilors League, he availed the continuing education program of the PCL-LA (Philippine Councilors League- Legislative Academy in partnership with the Lyceum Northwestern University and graduated to the degrees of A.B. Political Science, Master in Public Administration and Doctor in Public Administration in 2011, 2012 and May 2015 respectively. His love of peace, security and civic military operations made him grabbed the opportunity to become a member of the AFP reserve force of the Philippine Navy (Marines) pursuant to the provisions of RA 7077 known as Citizens Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act.

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Hon. Elizabeth P. Rayman Vice Mayor

Government of San Narciso, Zambales 74

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• 2013 at Present - Municipal Vice-Mayor • 2004-2007 - Municipal Vice-Mayor • Asosasyon ng Kababaihan ng San Narciso, Zambales Inc. (Formerly Samahang Zambaleña) – San Narciso – Federation President • Barangay Health Workers – Federation President • DMI – Daughters of Mary Immaculate – Past Regent • St. Sebastian Parish Council – Vice Coordinator • GSP - Zambales Council Officer • Zambales Exe. Lion’s Club – Past Secretary • MMC General PTA Elem. Dept. – Past President

• Vice – Mayor’s League of the Phils. Zambales Chapter – Treasurer • Phil. Nurses Association – Past Member • San Narciso Woman’s Club – Member • Kapisanan ng mga Negosyante of San Narciso – Past BOD • Samahang Zambaleña Rural Workers President • AKSNZ Multi-Purpose Cooperative Past BOD President • Magsaysay Memorial College Alumni Association Vice President

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VICE MAYOR ELIZABETH PAMPO-RAYMAN A NURSE by profession graduated at Sta Teresita College of Nursing in 1978 and worked in Jeddah K.S.A.as Camp Nurse/Staff Nurse and Laser-OR Nurse before becoming an NGO leader and consequently elected as Vice Mayor. As NGO leader, she is the President of the biggest women organization in the Province, the Asosasyon ng Kababaihan ng San Narciso Zambales Inc. With her abled leadership the association has many commendable projects such as giving of mutual Aid to every member, livelihood program, educational assistance, feedings, giving of educational supplies to different schools, yearly medical/dental mission, free circumcision and free eye glasses, coastal cleaning/clean & green, back to school free haircut, outreach program to prisoners, free planting, and many other projects beneficial to the community. She is also the President of Barangay Health Worker, the Health frontliner of every barangay. Assist in the free medical/surgical mission, cataract operation, operation timbang, and other programs of the DOH. She is also the

founder of AKSNZ Multipurpose Cooperative. Elected three times as Vice Mayor, she sponsored and authored ordinances & resolutions for the benefit of every Narcisenean. She is the author of Environmental Code of San Narciso; Health & Sanitation Code of San Narciso, Children Code; Gender Code; Updated Tax Code of San Narciso to increase revenue; initiated the updating of Brgy Tax ordinances of every Brgy; passed & approved Tourism Code of San Narciso. At present she hold the position as Treasurer of the Vice Mayor’s League of the Phils. Zambales Chapter. She is also an active officer of St. Sebastian Parish as Vice coordinator. Member of other different organization and an officer of the Girl Scout of the Phils. Zambales Chapter. She is the first Awardee in the first search of “Ulirang Zambaleña” in the Humanitarian Category and received other awards from different NGO’s and Outstanding Municipal Vice Mayor for her Exemplary Public Service and Lingkod Bayan.

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VM Rayman is the only daughter of the late Vice Mayor Atty. Felicisimo F. Pampo and Virginia Aquino. He is married to Danilo Rayman and gifted with 4 children namely; Karren Liza BSMT and BSN Graduate and now residing in Los Angeles, California, Dan Russel graduate of BSC major in Computer Science, Dione Ferry graduate of Bachelor of Laws in UST and now residing in USA and Kirsten Preciosa 3rd year Legal Management student of FEU. Indeed Vice Mayor Elizabeth Pampo-Rayman a mother, a friend, a dedicated public servant, a conscientious leader, and truly she is a Woman of Substance.

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016 ACCOMPLISHMENTS / PROJECTS • Spearhead the Clean and Green Program of Zambaleña. • Initiated the construction of Paite Day Care Center, the comfort room and water system for the aetas in Paite. • Activated Samahang Zambaleña San Narciso to uplift the socio-economic status of women with its scholarship, mutual and benefits, medical assistance, and livelihood. • Established Samahang Zambaleña Rural Workers – for the livelihood and different training programs for women. • Spearhead the repair of ceiling, painting of the roof and construction of the stage of the First Gabaldon Bldg. In San Rafael – Natividad Elem. School thru the “Adopt a School Program”. • Helped in the rehabilitation of the municipal park with its painting and playground amenities. • Initiated the putting up of a basketball court at the livelihood complex. • Spearheaded a fund raising for the construction of the MMC Grade School stage.

• Solicited medical equipments for the Rural Health Center • Distributed sports equipments and sphygmomanometers to 17 barangay. • Assists other women’s organizations in the province and other provinces throughout the Philippines. • Assisted the Lion’s Club in it Blood letting, feeding and medical missions. • Sponsors high school and college scholars. • Authored the Environmental Code, Health and Sanitation Code, Children Code, Gender Code of San Narciso, Zambales • Updated the Revenue Code of San Narciso, Zambales • Ulirang Zambaleña Awardee – in the 1st Search for Outstanding Women by the Zambales Women’s Welfare & Dev’t. Council (2005) • Outstanding Municipal Vice Mayor – Exemplary Public Service Award • Lingkod Bayan Award • Patriotic Award

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Hon. Ramon â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joloâ&#x20AC;? Revilla, III Vice Governor

Province of Cavite 80

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EXCELLENCE ON LOCAL LEGISLATION On 2014: the Cavite Provincial Legislative Council, under the leadership of Vice Governor Jolo Revilla enacted a total of 61 ordinances and 114 resolutions. Among the significant ordinances passed by the August body are the following: • Provincial Ordinance No. 054 – Prohibiting the conduct of discrimination based on gender, physical disability, sexual orientation, and religious affiliation and penalizing the same. • Provincial Ordinance No. 058 – Providing internet connection to all public high school libraries in the province of Cavite and providing funds thereof. • Provincial Ordinance No. 069 – Requiring all Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) operating within the territorial jurisdiction of the province of Cavite to install functioning interior lights and providing penalties for violation thereof. • Provincial Ordinance No. 082 – Adopting the provincial disaster risk reduction and management plan of Cavite. • Provincial Ordinance No. 096 – Amending Section 3 Of Provincial Ordinance No. 2002-003, An ordinance regulating the operation of video games, computer games and arcades within the jurisdiction of the province of Cavite. • Provincial Ordinance No. 097 – Prohibiting the indiscriminate throwing and dumping of garbage, rubbish or any kind of wastes in open or public places and mandating all residential and commercial establishment to ensure cleanliness of their frontage and surroundings and providing penalties for violations thereof. • Provincial Ordinance No. 100 – Creating the Cavite multisectoral STD, HV and AIDS council in the province of Cavite. • Provincial Ordinance No. 103 – Creating the provincial council for culture, arts and heritage its composition and its functions

in the province of Cavite, and providing funds for its purposes. • Provincial Ordinance No. 107 – mandating all companies operating in the province of Cavite to comply strictly with the age requirement on employment and policy on child labor, as provided under Presidential Decree No.442, otherwise known as the Labor Code Of The Philippines, and other pertinent laws. Ordinances to be proposed for this year: • An ordinance requiring all local government units in the province of Cavite to conduct an inventory for all tangible and intangible cultural property of Cavite province. • An ordinance implementing the green and disasterresilient building program of the province of Cavite. • An ordinance requiring all business establishments in the province of Cavite to post signages for the benefit of senior citizens, persons with disability and pregnant women, and mandatory implementation of their privileges. • An ordinance protecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in the province of Cavite. • An ordinance regulating the use and operation of videoke/karaoke machine, component or sound system, and other devices of similar nature in the province of Cavite, imposing penalties in violation thereof. • Anti-truancy ordinance for elementary pupils and high school students in the province of Cavite. • Ordinance strengthening the Waste Segregation Act. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Cavite, headed by Vice Governor Revilla aims to meet all the priority legislative measures set in the province’s Executive-Legislative Agenda for 2013-2016.

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COMMITTED TO PUBLIC SERVICE In order to effectively address the needs of the public, the Office of the Vice Governor established the clients’ assistance area inside the Cavite legislative building. An E-Registration System was adopted to make sure that all constituents’ letters and requests are being taken cared of as soon as possible. Revilla also made true his promise to make his JOLO CARES program a regular activity throughout the province. Launched only last year, the multi-social services program has already benefitted a significant number of families from all cities and municipalities of Cavite. Among the projects under JOLO CARES are medical-dental mission, free cataract operation, ECG and blood sugar reading, Operation Tuli, TB Awareness campaign, bloodletting activity feeding program, distribution of school supplies, tree planting activity and clean-up drive. More than 867 children from Bacoor City and nearby areas participated in the JOLO CARES mass feeding and operation tuli last April 7 at the Bacoor Coliseum. The free circumcision service was availed by 732 youngsters, the highest number of patients recorded in a single day Operation Tuli event in Cavite province. EMPOWERING THE YOUTH On December 2014, the Bacoor Youth Summit was conducted by the Office of the Vice Governor in cooperation with the City Government of Bacoor. Dubbed as KAYAKAP (Kaya Kabataang Pinoy) Youth Summit, this youth empowerment activity was participated by students from various colleges, universities, and public and private secondary schools, Outof-School Youth, and leaders from Sangguniang Kabataan Federations, and other youth organizations in the City of

Bacoor. This year, Vice Gov. Revilla will take the KAYAKAP Youth Summit province-wide. He is seriously encouraging the youth to be involved in community development and equipped themselves with sufficient education, skills and moral values. In his speech during the 2015 Tribute to All Filipino Heroes Program held at the historic Corregidor Island, he urged the young generation to possess the gallantry of Filipino wartime soldiers in preparation for their future role as leaders, nation builders and guardians of democracy. STRENGTHENING THE MORAL FIBER Revilla is actively promoting values formation among the Cavite youth not only through the conduct of seminars but also with other productive activities such as sports. He pointed out that aside from the health benefits, sports is also an effective training ground to learn and bear discipline, perseverance and trust which are prerequisites to excel in any undertaking or profession. Through sports, proper values are instilled into their hearts and minds. These will uplift their morale and spirits, and will make them hold their ground as they face the challenges of life. As the great Martin Luther King once said, “if we are to go forward, we must go back and rediscover those precious values - that all reality hinges on moral foundations and that all reality has spiritual control.” The Cavite vice governor explained further that beyond building friendship and camaraderie, another lesson that can be acquired from engaging in sports is the importance of teamwork. He added that teamwork is commensurate to unity and cooperation which are necessary to the attainment of any collective noble undertaking.

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GOD-GUIDED PRINCIPLE The vice governor also firmly believes that having a Godcentered life is a vital factor in strengthening the moral fiber of the Philippine society. According to him, making sure the Cavite people, particularly those in the government service are God-fearing members of our society is a step toward the further progress of the province. In line with this, a mass and values formation discussions are conducted monthly in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Cavite. In his speaking engagements, Revilla reminds the audience about the love of God and as parting message, he leaves them with spiritual quotes from the Bible. TRANSPARENCY THROUGH CYBERSPACE Another breakthrough in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Cavite took place under the term of Vice Governor Revilla as approved measures are finally posted in the Provincial website not only for viewing but also for downloading and commentaries. Provincial ordinances and resolutions are uploaded In the official website of the province so that the citizenry will be well-informed. In addition, he also put up the installation of the Legislative Document Tracking System to enable the SP members and employees be easily updated on the status of proposed provincial legislative measures as well as of all ordinances and resolutions submitted by the component cities and municipalities for review of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. The cyber-posting of the full text of approved provincial legislations which can be downloaded in PDF format is not limited to academic research purposes but primarily for public information. Aside from this, the public can also express their ideas and views regarding new measures that should be implemented or old ordinances that should be amended or repealed. Revilla emphasized that the availability in the internet of the legislative accomplishments of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan will greatly contribute in raising public awareness on provincial legislation. “Aside from providing clear insight on existing ordinances and resolutions, I hope this will also pave the way for the indirect but active participation of our citizens in local legislation,” he said.

The vice governor added that upholding the welfare of the citizenry through legislation is the main goal of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. “We deliberate and debate on every legislative proposal to determine if it deserves enactment in pursuit of this goal. However, our prudent passage of proposed legislative measures is just a beginning of its efficiency. Any legislation is worthless if it will not be properly implemented and the first step to proper implementation is the dissemination that such legislation exists.” CAMARADERIE AND CAPACITY BUILDING Vice Governor Jolo Revilla is determined to raise the potentials of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Cavite workforce by continuing the Jurisprudence-based Ongoing Legislative Orientation (JOLO) and Training Program. The series of capacity building seminars is aimed to further enhance the capability and proficiency of the legislative personnel of the provincial August body. It also seeks to maintain the good interpersonal relationship of each and everyone of the SP staff. The JOLO Training Program is the first ever in-house training program for all legislative staff of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Cavite. According to the vice governor, the bi-monthly seminar will provide the legislative staff a clear introduction or review of jurisprudence-based legislation. “I firmly believe their proper understanding of this theory of law will help our Sangguniang Panlalawigan in formulating more effective and efficient legislative measures. In effect, we are promoting a World-Class, First Class Cavite in the aspect of legislation.” Revilla added that all legislative personnel of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan have a critical role in making sure that the proposed measures of their respective principals are worthy of approval and will truly serve it purpose. “Undergoing this orientation and training program will help them achieve further that goal. After this, I look forward to seeing a more progressive Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Cavite." The Vice Governor has also expanded the coverage of the JOLO Training this year to provide this capacity building seminar to all councilors of the different cities and municipalities in the province.

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016

Hon. Ferdinand Opulencia Sumague Vice Mayor

Rizal, Laguna 84

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016

ice-Mayor Ferdinand Opulencia Sumague is an advocate of putting an end to the more than nine (9) decades of his town’s “Municipal Identity Crisis” as author of Rizal, Laguna’s Municipal Landmark Tayak Hill/Tayak Adventure and Nature Park through Res. No. 02-046-2011 and Res. No. 04021-2015 and founder of people’s organization BatangRizal. And he quoted: “Discovering Our Historical Treasure and Establishing Our Municipal Landmark: "Tayak Adventure and Nature Park.”

Vice Mayor Ferdinand O. Sumague was born May 30, 1970, a third generation public servant, the eldest son of former Municipal Mayor FULGENCIO VISTA SUMAGUE (1998-2001) & MELIA PITARGUE OPULENCIA a retired teacher. He was a grandson of PEDRO POMENTIL SUMAGUE who also served as Municipal Mayor in 1947. He took up a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at De La Salle Araneta University. Inclined in the field of agriculture, was a dealer of Veterinary products under the company Premium-Agro Vet Products Inc., a contract grower of Monterey Foods, Inc. and operated his own business, a piggery and poultry farm. But due to the calling of his constituents, he then entered politics in 2004 as an Independent Municipal Councilor ranking first, re-elected on 2007-2010 and completed a Development Legislation Enhancement Course conducted by the National College of Public Administration And Governance University of the Philippines Diliman. A second termer Municipal Vice Mayor 2010-2016 and has been elected as Board of Director to the Vice Mayor’s League of the Philippines Laguna Chapter.

Vice Mayor Ferdinand Opulencia Sumague was married to Ma. Lourdes Labrador Sanchez from Baler, Aurora, also a graduate of Veterinary Medicine in the same university and was rewarded with two sons, Paul Alexander an incoming freshman student of Far Eastern University taking up Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Paul Jasper, an incoming Grade-10 student at St. Mary’s Academy of Nagcarlan. Immediately after his appointment as OIC Tourism Officer in 2010 in his first 16 days as a Vice Mayor, he Initiated through research in a Quest to Discover the World War II History of Rizal. That after 92 years a short piece of history revealed that Tayak Hill was used during World War II as a guerrilla headquarter, it was also used as a dropping point of arms, ammunition and supplies for the guerrillas in Laguna. Vice Mayor Ferdinand O. Sumague also discovered the aerial photo of Taxi strip and air field at Tayak Hill taken by the ComAir 7th Fleet/the US National Archive derived from the Book for Love of Freedom by Juan B. Hernandez at the National Library of the Philippines and at present seeking a Historical Marker from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). DESTINY Vital information was discovered by Vice Mayor Ferdinand O. Sumague at the Carlos P. Romulo Historical Collection: (that evades the municipality of Rizal for seventy (70) years 19452015). Photo of the grasshopper plane of the 14th Artillery Corps that recued the Romulo family, photo, name and write-up of a British pilot Lt. William “Bud” Dorn as one of the Fliers of the four planes that picked-up Virginia Llamas Romulo, her two youngest boys and her brother, liberating them from behind

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016

enemy lines. That the night time rescue was called spectacular. Detailed that Tayak Hill on Mt. San Cristobal, Rizal where four planes picked up Virginia and the Boys. At that time it was called sitio Tayak, and it was a remote barrio that served as headquarters of the Marking Guerillas Tayak Hill Commemoration Vice Mayor Ferdinand O. Sumague, LGU and members of the BatangRizal Organization spearheaded the Tayak Hill Commemoration on February 22, 2011. Participated by the 202nd Infantry Brigade (AFP). It became more significant with the presence of Mr. Mamerto Urrea Angeles, a WWII Guerilla Survivor.

Joint United States Military Assistance Group and is now in the process of establishing a Tri-Nation (Philippines, United States of America and Japan) Peace Monument. Relentless Promotion through Philippine Daily Inquirer (seven (7) articles from 2011-present), TV Patrol Southern Tagalog cable station, Website and Social Media. Today the Municipality of Rizal has a Master Plan designed by University of the Philippines Diliman College of Landscape Architecture through the concept of Vice Mayor Ferdinand O. Sumague for the establishment of an Agri-Eco-Tourism-Historical project Tayak Adventure and Nature Park.

Vice Mayor Ferdinand O. Sumague with David Dwiggins in an interview of Mr. Lorenzo Cornista a WWII veteran a surviving member of San Pedro’s unit of Markings Fil-American Guerrilla’s that presents a small cross section of operations during Japanese Occupation.

Vice Mayor Ferdinand O. Sumague authored the recognition and construction of the Agustin U. Vista bust statue (after 94 years) co-founder alongside founder Don Fortunato U. Arban during the 94th Founding Anniversary of the municipality of Rizal January 7, 2013. He is also from the clan of Agustin Vista.

US Checks Town’s Claim To War History Vice Mayor Ferdinand O. Sumague established a link between the municipality of Rizal with the United States of America through Retired Lt. Gen. Ernesto Carolina, administrator of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office, asked US Ambassador Philip Goldberg for the validation and authentication of Rizal town’s claim that Tayak Hill had been a key area for the Allied Forces during World War II towards official historical recognition through Maj. Michael Charles Van Hoven, chief of the US Army and Marine Corps Programs

Cultural Property Vice Mayor Ferdinand O. Sumague initiated the validation of artifacts with world War II provisions which the BatangRizal Adventure Team recovered from a cliff at Mt. San Cristobal Laguna. Registered by the National Museum of the Philippines under No. CPD-R-2014-1187-0 in accordance with the Presidential Decree No. 374 the Five (5) pieces Antique bottles as Cultural Property under the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10066 of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

Outstanding Local Legislator Award 2016

Environmental Responsibility Headed by Vice Mayor Ferdinand O. Sumague and BatangRizal song "PUNONGKAHOY” by BRO Abraham Formales was adopted by DENR Region 4-A as its themesong for the National Greening Program and was launched through the activity “Tayak Hill the World” endorsed by Sec. Elisea Gozun Presidential Assistant II on Climate Change, Office of the President Malacanan Palace with its objective in mitigating Climate Change. Initiated with the Department of Education Rizal-Nagcarlan District a Choir Competition (Sayawit) with the song “PUNONGKAHOY” as the contest piece to spread the message through DepEd likewise endorsed by Sec. Gozun. Vice Mayor Ferdinand O. Sumague with BatangRizal members presented the song Punongkahoy to Gov. Ramil L. Hernandez in celebration of the 114th Anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service likewise recognized by DENR Sec. Ramon Paje and in the “Foresters Night” National Convention Vice Mayor Ferdinand O. Sumague initiated the representation of the LGU and BatangRizal as member of the Regional Cave Committee DENR. With the discovery of Antik Bote sinkhole where the vintage artifacts were found and the Layang-Layang Twin Cave that nests indigenous birds. Spearheaded in the National Mountain Clean-Up day 2014 at Tayak Hill and part of Mt. San Cristobal. Vice-Mayor Ferdinand O. Sumague completed the Mentoring and Roll-out Activity on Enhancing and strengthening of Institutional Capacities to Mainstream DRRCCA in Local Planning, Emergency Preparedness, Served as Incident Commander during the Incident Command System Training Course for effective disaster response and Attended Modern Disaster Preparedness at Camp Aguinaldo – Civil Relations Service, AFP and Rappler in collaboration with Hope Inc., Bantay Bayan Foundation Inc., and REACT Philippines.

Vice Mayor Ferdinand O. Sumague spearheaded and personally supervised the Clearing, Relief Operations and Damage Assessment during typhoon Glenda. He asked for Financial assistance from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office and was granted two thousand pesos each to 101 families and food pack distributions with the Samahang Magdalo. Had partnership activities with People Power Volunteer Movement members. Vice Mayor Ferdinand O. Sumague is the Founder of People’s Organization BatangRizal a Dynamic, Patriotic, Civic Non Government Organization. It started as a community based website. It contains information, news, features, links, updates and everything about the municipality of Rizal, Province of Laguna Philippines. With the original concept and design to promote the municipality of Rizal as an Agri-Eco-Tourism destination and the town’s Historical Heritage. Web address: http://batangrizal.wordpress.com and www.batangRizal.org Sanggunian Bayan of Rizal, Laguna, Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Laguna and the Vice Mayor's League of Laguna passed a Resolution, in recognition and support to the BatangRizal (Laguna) Organization founded by Vice Mayor Ferdinand O. Sumague to the prestigious Rizal Awards “Outstanding Institutions” by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines in celebration to the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal. Freedom Climb Spearheaded by Vice Mayor Ferdinand O. Sumague, Freedom Climb a Guiness World record attempt, an event wherein mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts from all over the country join forces to summit different climbing destinations at the same time. His contributions, will always be remembered…