DIPOLOG CITY, NOV. 19 (PIA)— Dipolog City continues to garner regional and national awards as the City Government through the leadership of Mayor Evelyn T. Uy persistently implement various sustainable programs and projects beneficial to its people, particularly those belonging to the marginalized sector.
Recently, the Dipolog Local Council of Women was adjudged as the Most Outstanding Local Council of Women for 2011 throughout the country.
The award was received by Mayor Uy during the 10th National Assembly of the Philippine Federation of the Council of Women (PFCLW), held in Batangas City from November 13-15, 2012.
Mayor Uy, who heads the Dipolog Local Council of Women received a P100,000 cash prize and a plaque.
City Information Officer Robert Pinsoy said the award was based on the various sustainable programs and projects for the women spearheaded by the LCW.
These projects include sardines making, T-shirt making, cassava chips, bakery noodle making, sewing crafts, meat processing, entrepreneurship, basic management and others.
The City Chief Executive urged the women in Dipolog City to continue supporting these projects for their sustainability as she called upon those who have not yet availed of the program to see City Government personnel in charge for their availment.
Recently, Dipolog City was also recognized as the 7th Top Performing City throughout the country.(JPA/ATR/PIA9-Zambo Norte)
