Pangasinan gets ‘mother of governance awards’

LINGAYEN, Philippines – The province of Pangasinan led by Gov. Amado Espino Jr. received the regional award for Gawad Pamana ng Lahi (GPL), considered the “mother of governance awards,” from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) during the agency’s Araw ng Parangal last Oct. 30 at the Vigan City Convention Center in Ilocos Sur.

The GPL, a “total concept” award conferred to a province, city or municipality implemented by the DILG in partnership with other stakeholders, gives due recognition to the efforts and contributions of local governments in the advancement of local governance.

Pangasinan was recently announced as a top contender for the Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit in the national level, second runner-up in the national Pearl award in recognition of best tourism practices, and overall champion in the Batang Pinoy-Northern Luzon leg.

Espino was elated, saying the GPL award “is for the Pangasinenses who are filled with hope for the betterment of Pangasinan.”