First ‘Bulawanon’ award held in Kabankalan
Four Kabankalanons received a plaque of recognition in the first “Bulawanon Award”, held during the 12th Charter Day celebration of Kabankalan City.
The recipients were Governor Isidro Zayco, Mayor Pedro Zayco, Dr. Greg Tingson and Noel Villavicencio (posthumous), whose plaque was presented to his wife.
The Bulawanon Award is the highest recognition Kabankalan City bestows for residents who have outstanding contributions in the progress and development of the city and who bring honor and glory to the city and its people.
Also cited were the outstanding individuals and corporate taxpayers in the real property and business tax chosen based on the amount paid and punctuality of payment.
The corporate awardees for the real property tax category are the Southern Negros Development Co., Inc.; San Lucas, Inc., National Power Corporation, Lopuez Mandalagan, Inc. and Vallacar Transit, Inc.
For Individuals are Pedro Zayco, Jr.; Myrna Obidos, Linaflor Canlas, Lilia Magbanua (posthumous) and Sammy Salditos.
For corporate business tax category are the Mercury Drug Corporation, Universal Robina Corporation Sugar Division – Sonedco, Negros Golden Heritage Co., Inc., Avon Cosmetics and Emcor Incorporated.
Individuals are Policarpio Dojoles, Regina Mangente, Jolito Gargaritano, George Cagape, Sr. and Ernesto Ortaliz. (Eddie Yap)