Mandaluyong City Mayor Benjamin Abalos Jr. receives the Gawad Parangal Award from Vice President Jejomar Binay as he emerged lone winner in the Highly Urbanized Cities category with outstanding service delivery of social welfare and development programs during the Association of Local Social Welfare and Development Officers of the Philippines’ Annual Forum and General Assembly held recently at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia.

Joining them onstage are Makati Mayor Junjun Binay, ALSWDOPI National President Neneth Pador, Mandaluyong Chief Nutrition Action Officer Menchie Abalos and Mandaluyong Social Work and Development Officer In-charge Baby Pillas.