CLARK FREEPORT – For its “extraordinary vision, unwavering dedication, and exemplary leadership in the pursuit of excellence in local governance … demonstrating that innovation, integrity, and community-centered service can transform the lives of citizens and strengthen the very fabric of local governance,”
Mabalacat City has been recognized as the Most Outstanding Performer – City Category in the 2026 Central Luzon SubayBayani Awards cum Infrastructure Governance Summit of the Department of the Interior and Local Government.
Mayor Atty. Geld Aquino received the recognition from DILG Region 3 director Araceli A. San Jose during the awarding ceremonies held at Widus Hotel here on Oct. 8. With him were city local government operations officer Dianne Lorin, city engineer Rod De Leon, and city planning and development office chief Rosan Paquia.
A portmanteau of subaybay (to monitor) and bayani (hero), the DILG SubayBayani Award is an annual program that gives recognition to local government units for excellence, transparency, and accountability in local infrastructure governance. Punto News Team/Photos: Mabalacat City News
