Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur Abalos (4th from left) receives plaques for winning two of the top ten Galing Pook Awards for Outstanding Local Governance Programs from Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Mar Roxas. Out of the 166 entries nationwide, two brainchild programs of Mayor Abalos were recognized by the prestigious Galing Pook Foundation for its innovativeness and great impact worthy of emulation by other local government units. The project Garden of Life Park (GLP), offering comparably lower fees, is a one-stop-shop concept: Funeral Services-Chapel-Crematorium-Columbarium-Cemetery and the Project T.E.A.C.H., providing free diagnostic services including therapy for children with handicap. Also shown in photo are Mandaluyong City First Lady Menchie Abalos, Ciara Marie Foundation President Charisse Abalos, Mandaluyong City Planning Officer Engr. Armand Comandao, Galing Pook officials and program partners.