Achievements of Bulacan Province

By: Summer Andrea Beatriz J. Ocoma

2019 Rice Achievers Award

The Province of Bulacan was awarded the 2019 Rice Achievers Awards-Outstanding Province Category A given by the Department of Agriculture on November 27, 2020, held at the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Soils and Water Management.

Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Provincial Agriculturist Ma. Gloria Carrillo and Board Member Romeo Castro, Jr. were presented with the Rice Achievers Awards plaque for the Province of Bulacan for their major contributions to the rice industry. In his message, Gov. Daniel Fernando recognized the sacrifices of Bulakenyo farmers and fisherfolk.

2020 Most Business-Friendly Province

The Provincial Government of Bulacan received the 2020 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Award (Provincial Level), the award recognizes the leadership of LGUs' good governance to promote trade and industry, as well as pure accountability and transparency in service, at the conclusion ceremony of the 46th Philippine Business Conference and Expo held in Pasay City last October 7-8, 2020 via virtual meeting.

Bulacan Gov. Daniel R. Fernando said the honor serves as inspiration to work harder for a better 'new normal' for Bulakenyos in business and their customers.

21st Gawad KALASAG Regional Awards - Best Local Government Emergency Management and Response Team

The Bulacan Rescue of the Provincial Government of Bulacan was awarded as the Best Local Government Emergency Management and Response Team at the 21st Gawad KALASAG Regional Awards, which took place on July 26, 2019 at the Fontana Paeonia Hall, ASEAN Convention, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.

Governor Daniel R. Fernando commended and thanked the Provincial Disaster and Risk Reduction and Management Office, led by Felicisima Mungcal, and its personnel for their unwavering efforts to assist and rescue Bulakenyos in need.