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Outstanding Governorship Award 2016

MOVING FORWARD TO THE GREATER HEIGHTS OF

EXCELLENCE IN GOVERNANCE

A MAN OF THE PEOPLE

Our Government shouldn't make promises we cannot keep,

but we must keep the promises we've already made—Governor Willy

onorable Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado, a man Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado touches upon
of profound humility attributes his success to his great a wide range of domestic concerns, including health care,
hlove to his fellowmen. In fact, the continuing success of economic development in rural areas, and road construction.
the Provincial Government of Bulacan has been guided by the In other words, he does more to strengthen the economies and
philosophy that his administration works on behalf of the many, improve the lives of the millions of Filipinos in these vast areas
and not just the few; give everyone a fair chance to pursuit of Region III. He supports socio-economic development by
happiness by opening the door of opportunities in the field of investing in road infrastructure projects, which not only include
good governance, health, education, nature and environment, improvements in the road network and street lighting, but
livelihood, peace and order, history and culture. For Gov. Willy also water drainage and sewerage lines. Actions on different
is a believer that a decent living is also a basic human right, fronts support this endeavor. The programs plan to achieve
which cannot be ignored. and envision immediate as well as long-range changes and
improvements must continue and strengthen the efforts and
His brilliant mind is evident in his long record of professional more effectively marshal resources to achieve the goals of an
and political achievements as public servant. Under his even better city.
present administration, his vision is to make long-run plans of
rebuilding cities, preserving open space and enriching personal A mAn oF AChievement
responsibility to bring the government closer to the people and • Governor Sy-Alvarado’s numerous awards and citations
promote citizens’ participation in decision-making, oversight and including the highest recognition given to the outstanding
accountability on a continuing basis. In this way government will local government units in the Philippines, known as the
be most responsive to the wishes of the people it serves. As for SeAl oF Good loCAl GovernAnCe (SGlG) of the
Gov. Willy, only through strength of our words and deeds of our Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
economic agenda that we can provide a safety net programs to • The Provincial Government of Bulacan was cited as one
promote growth and bring the fruits of that growth within reach of the Good FinAnCiAl houSeKeePinG PASSerS
of all his constituents, but must do so in a way that promotes For the yeAr 2014 for its compliance to the full disclosure
individual initiative to win in our new and changing economy. policy of the DILG’s FDP Portal.

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