31/05/2026
DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVANT LEADERSHIP AWARD - GAWAD KATANGI-TANGING LINGKOD BAYAN
With profound humility and heartfelt gratitude, I accepted the Distinguished Public Servant Leadership Award – Gawad Katangi-tanging Lingkod Bayan conferred by the Association of Social Sciences Educators for Tradition and Treasures (ASSETT) of the Philippines, Inc. and the Kapisanan ng mga Filipinong Awtor at Manunulat sa Pilipinas, Inc. (KAFAMPI) in Baguio City.
I am deeply honored and privileged to received this distinguished recognition. While my name may be inscribed on this award, it truly belongs to the people of Banate, whose trust, confidence, and unwavering support continue to inspire me to serve with dedication, integrity, and compassion. This recognition is a testament not only to my efforts but also to our collective commitment to good governance, meaningful public service, and inclusive development.
I extend my sincerest gratitude to ASSETT and KAFAMPI for this prestigious honor and for recognizing public servants who strive to create a positive and lasting impact in their communities. Your affirmation strengthens our resolve to continue working tirelessly for the welfare of our people and the advancement of our nation.
My heartfelt appreciation also goes to my entire family, whose love, sacrifices, and steadfast encouragement have been my source of strength; to our municipal officials and employees, partner agencies, community leaders, stakeholders, and every Banatenhon who has shared in this journey of public service. Your dedication, cooperation, and belief in our shared vision have transformed aspirations into meaningful accomplishments for our municipality.
Above all, I offer my deepest thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God. His divine guidance, wisdom, grace, and abundant blessings have sustained me throughout this journey and made this recognition possible. Without His providence, none of our achievements would have been realized.
As I receive this award, I do so with renewed commitment and a deeper sense of responsibility. May this recognition serve not as a culmination of achievements, but as an inspiration to continue serving with humility, excellence, accountability, and a sincere desire to uplift the lives of others.
Leadership is not measured by honors received, but by the positive difference we make in the lives of the people we serve. Together, let us continue building a stronger, more progressive, resilient, and compassionate Banate for present and future generations.
To God be all the glory, honor, and thanksgiving.
Madamo gid nga salamat. Padayon kita sa matinud-anon, responsable, kag mapinalanggaon nga pag-alagad para sa katawhan kag sa padayon nga progreso sang aton pinalangga nga Banate.
