P’sinan mayor is PMA Cavalier 2021 awardee

 By Venus May H. Sarmiento

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan - Pangasinense Mayor Leopoldo Bataoil of Lingayen town is among the recipients of the prestigious Cavalier Awards bestowed by the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association, Inc., (PMAAAI)
    The PMAAAI Cavalier Awards is the highest recognition given to a PMA alumnus or alumna with outstanding achievements in their respective fields.
    Bataoil, who was formerly a legislator and is a retired two-star Police General, was vested said award for the second time for his exemplary feat in the realm of public service.
    He garnered his first Cavalier citation  11 years ago, or in February 2010.
     From a 33-year journey of outstanding military service, Bataoil was a three-termer representative of the second congressional district of Pangasinan and presently sits as mayor of the province’s capital, his hometown, Lingayen.
    Among his commendable projects were the Lingayen Baywalk; Daang Kalikasan connecting Mangatarem, Pangasinan to Sta.Cruz, Zambales; Daang Katutubo in Aguilar; hanging bridge in Cacaoiten, Mangatarem and Pototan, Binmaley; Ylang-Ylang Plantation; Lingayen-Binmaley by-pass road; restoration of the Casa Real, which will serve as the provincial museum; construction and rehabilitation of Philippine National Police (PNP) stations, including fire stations, in the entire second district; farm-to-market roads; as well as construction of school buildings, multi-purpose halls, and rural health units, according to the Municipal Information Office.