Bacnotan, Baguio judged top LGUs
EXEMPLARY cities and municipalities were recognized in The Manila Times Philippine Model Cities and Municipalities 2024 Awards on Thursday.
After a screening and judging process applied to 26 cities and 12 municipalities, the municipality of Bacnotan in La Union and Baguio City emerged as the top local government units (LGUs) for their steadfast commitment to providing sustainable development and economic growth for their residents through various initiatives.
Bacnotan was hailed as the best in Technology Territory, Safe Haven, and Food Security Enabler as well as Sustainability Champion.
On the other hand, Baguio City took home the Top Model City prize for taking first place in the Education Hub, Family First, Livelihood and Employment Centered, Retirement Haven, Safe Haven, Social Service Oriented and Food Security Enabler categories and first runner-up in the Sustainability Champion category.
The Manila Times holds its Model Cities and Municipalities Forum, Reinventing, Reinvigorating, Urban Living at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Sept. 19, 2024. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, United Nations Sasakawa laureate Glenn Banaguas, Christopher Ferareza, P&A Grant Thornton chief sustainability officer and partner for advisory services; Angkas founder and CEO George Royeca, Palafox Associates Managing Partner Felino Palafox Jr. and International Workplace Group Country Manager Lars Wittig were the speakers in the event that recognized outstanding local government units. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE The Manila Times holds its Model Cities and Municipalities Forum, Reinventing, Reinvigorating, Urban Living at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Sept. 19, 2024. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, United Nations Sasakawa laureate Glenn Banaguas, Christopher Ferareza, P&A Grant Thornton chief sustainability officer and partner for advisory services; Angkas founder and CEO George Royeca, Palafox Associates Managing Partner Felino Palafox Jr. and International Workplace Group Country Manager Lars Wittig were the speakers in the event that recognized outstanding local government units. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE The Manila Times holds its Model Cities and Municipalities
