Nation builders cited in Mosliv Awards

THE role played by business professionals, private individuals, organizations and government leaders toward nation-building and sustainability was given recognition during the Nation Builders and Mosliv Awards 2022 held on Friday night.

Mosliv, which stands for Most Sustainable and Liveable, serves as a guide to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a global climate-neutral society by 2050.

It is also aimed at providing inspiration for those in key positions, or roles of influence, to advocate for responsible and earth-friendly, or green, practices.

The awards give honor to the exemplary accomplishments of leaders, initiatives, and organizations who have made sustainability an integral part of their business practice and worked to reduce the negative impact of their business on the environment.

The awarding ceremony was held at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila in Parañaque City.

In her message, Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her gratitude to the people behind the Nation Builders and Mosliv Awards for the inspiring work they have done by recognizing the active involvement of Filipinos and strengthening their capacities to promote sustainability standards in their respective communities.

“This gathering brings inspiration and complements the government’s whole-of-nation approach, promoting diversified ideas and actions, and refining leadership strategies to engender long-term planning and sustainability of the economy, environment, and human capital development,” Vice President Duterte said.

Some of those given recognitions were Cabiao, Nueva Ecija Mayor Ramil Rivera who was awarded as Honorary Local Chief Executive of the Year and Cabiao as the Most Sustainable and Liveable Municipality; Panay village in Santa Marcela, Apayao, as the Most Sustainable and Liveable Barangay in the Philippines; General Emilio Aguinaldo, Cavite Mayor Dennis Glean as Local Chief Executive of the Year; Mandaue City Rep. Emmarie Ouano-Dizon as Congresswoman of the Year; Tiglawigan, Capiz City Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman Melvin Derecho Er-er as Honorary Public Servant of the Year; and Calinog, Iloilo Mayor Francisco Calvo as Mayor of the Year.

Seven Mosliv awards were handed out, nine for the Nation Builders awards and 21 Most Sustainable and Liveable Awards (Business Category).