VILLASIS, Pangasinan – This town was
named the cleanest, greenest and safest municipality during a ceremony marking
the Pistay Dayat (Sea Festival) celebration in Bugallon May 1.
Aside from Villasis, Mangaldan and Tayug were
declared first and second runners-up, respectively, under the contest’s
Category A, which included first to third class municipalities.
For Category B, which includes 4th and 5th
class municipalities, Sta. Maria town bagged the championship, followed by
Balungao and Natividad as first and second runners-up, respectively.
Urdaneta City won under Category C, which
includes component cities, followed by Alaminos and San Carlos.
Barangay Arnedo in Bolinao bagged the top
spot under Category D for villages, followed by Barangays Nancalobasaan in
Urdaneta and David in Mangaldan.
The winners, who showed support for the
provincial government’s advocacy to protect and preserve the environment,
received trophies and cash prizes.
The search aimed to increase awareness among
communities on the importance of caring for the environment.
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