DIPOLOG CITY: Mayor
Evelyn T. Uy received the “Jesse Robredo Most Outstanding Mayor Award” during
the recent general assembly of the Philippine Federation of Local Councils of
Women, Inc. (PFLCW) in Tagaytay City, Cavite, PIA reports.
Uy’s effort in
conceptualizing the “The Dipolog City Boulevard: Towards Effective Urban
Renewal” gained her the award as “Mahusay at Matino na Alkalde.”
The project aims to
solve socio-economic and environmental problems brought about by informal
settlers along the city’s coastal areas mainly the villages of Central and
Miputak.
Uy’s vision was to transform
the place into a venue for recreation and economic activities among residents principally
benefitting the women.
The PFLCW has launched the
award-giving activity in honor of the late DILG Sec. Jesse Robredo who “demonstrated
good governance, transparency and faithful stewardship.”
The award sought to
recognize the efforts of municipal and city mayors in institutionalizing good
governance and implementing economic empowerment programs.
The local chief
executives were being rated on their quality of outstanding contribution,
impact of performance or contribution, reliability and effectiveness, and
consistency of performance.
The creation of the
city boulevard has been recognized by the PFLCW as an effective mark of the
kind of urbanization that offers an economic expansion enjoyed not only by a
few but the majority in respect to environmental preservation.
Uy’s project was also chosen
as one of the ten outstanding local governance programs during the Galing Pook
Awards 2014.