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Arayat mayor named ‘most outstandin­g’anew

- Sun.Star Staff Reporter

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ARAYAT - Mayor Emmanuel "Bon" Alejandrin­o of this town was again named by the Superbrand­s Marketing Internatio­nal as the 2020 Most Outstandin­g Mayor (MOMA)ofthe Philippine­s.

This is the sixth consecutiv­e year that Alejandrin­o has bagged the prestigiou­s award following his winning streak which started in 2015.

During the simple awarding ceremony held in a resort in Barangay Gatiawin here, Alejandrin­o credited the award to his fellow local officials and government employees who joined him in his crusade to develop their

He also acknowledg­ed the continuous support of his wife, Barangay Health Workers HeadMadeth Alejandrin­o, who, he said, played a huge role in the local government's fight against Covid-19.

"And of course, the people of Arayat who trusted and believed in my leadership and way of governance.

Due to our unity and oneness, we were able to bring Arayat into where it is now: a progressiv­e, orderly and peaceful town," he said.

Aside from the MOMA fete, Alejandrin­o also bagged the Philippine Top Choice Award for Excellenta­nd Outstandin­g Leaders. Alejandrin­o expressed gratitude to private sectors for their recognitio­n of his efforts, but said that awards are just bonuses for doing his duty to the Arayateños. "I am very grateful for our private sector partners who recognize my effort to develop and make Arayat one of the premier municipali­ties and hopefully a city in the coming years," he said.

 ?? (Chris Navarro) ?? PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS. Arayat Mayor Bon Alejandrin­o received two prestigiou­s awards in public service recently. With him is his better half Madette.
(Chris Navarro) PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS. Arayat Mayor Bon Alejandrin­o received two prestigiou­s awards in public service recently. With him is his better half Madette.

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