The Himamaylan City government’s environmental stewardship was recognized in the recently concluded 2023 Abanse Negrense Good Environmental Governance Awards (ANGEGA) on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Himamaylan City received the Sustainability 2 Award for its outstanding performance in environmental governance, setting an exemplary standard in sustainable practices.
The Himamaylan City Coastal Wetlands Conservation Area was also acknowledged as a finalist in the 2023 Negros Occidental Governor’s Conservation Achievement Award.
The city also received the ANGEGA Special Award for Compliant LGU, a special recognition for its compliant establishment of Coastal Greenbelt Zones.
Mayor Raymund Tongson said these recognitions are a testament that the stewardship of the Himamaylan City LGU, through the City Environment and Natural Resources Office and its stakeholders, bear positive impacts on the environment
West Visayas State University-Himamaylan Campus was also honored with the Green School Award as part of the Negros Occidental Governor’s Conservation Achievement Award, showcasing their dedication to environmental education and conservation.
The Kabankalan-Himamaylan-Ilog Integrated Coastal Area Management Council (KAHIL-ICAMC), chaired by Tongson was also acknowledged for its exceptional support and active participation as a partner organization of the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental-Provincial Environment Management Office (PGNO-PEMO) in environmental education, research, and conservation initiatives.
Armela Waldato, the Environment and Natural Resources Office Designate of Himamaylan, was recognized with a plaque of appreciation for her outstanding contributions and active involvement in environmental and natural resources initiatives.
The LGU received a monetary prize amounting to P35,000 in recognition of its achievements in environmental governance.
Executive Assistant Emman Castro led the team in receiving the awards on behalf of Tongson.*