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            <text>Defensor named outstanding provincial chief executive&#13;
By Ime Sornito -Tuesday, April 16, 2024&#13;
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ILOILO – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. has been recognized as an Outstanding Local Chief Executive of the Philippines in the Provincial Category for Visayas Island, acknowledging his effective management and delivery of social welfare programs.&#13;
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The award, presented by the Association of Local Social Welfare and Development Officers of the Philippines, Inc. (ALSWDOPI), cited Defensor’s leadership in the implementation of various social welfare initiatives and services through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), led by Sarah Barayuga.&#13;
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The selection was based on the accomplishments of Defensor’s administration from 2021 to 2023, which included innovative programs and projects aimed at improving the lives of the marginalized and vulnerable sectors in Iloilo.&#13;
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ALSWDOPI’s recognition only goes to one local chief executive per category per island, highlighting the exclusive and prestigious nature of the award.&#13;
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In addition to the recognition, ALSWDOPI national president Jhunleymar Abella extended an invitation to Governor Defensor to attend the Gawad Parangal Awarding Ceremony scheduled for May 15, 2024, at the Iloilo Convention Center.&#13;
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This event is part of the 27th National Social Welfare and Development Forum and General Assembly.&#13;
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Meanwhile, Mayor Rafael Enrique Lazaro of Pototan, Iloilo was also honored as Outstanding Local Chief Executive in the 1st to 3rd Class Municipality Category for Visayas Island.&#13;
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The GAWAD Parangal is an annual award conferred by ALSWDOPI to provincial governors, city/municipal mayors, Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Panglungsod/Bayan Chairpersons of Social Services, department heads – Local Social Welfare and Development Officers, rank-in-file Social Welfare and Development Officers from provincial/city/municipal offices and ALSWDOPI provincial and city chapters. (With an additional report from Capitol news)/PN &#13;
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