Mayor Celso Lobregat received today, 29 September 2010, the Gawad Parangal Award for Most Outstanding City Mayor in the implementation of social service programs.

This is his third time to receive such award (in 3 consecutive years) from the Association of Local Social Welfare officers of the Philippines, elevating him to the Hall of Fame.

The awarding rites were held at Pryce Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City and led by no less than the vice president Jejomar Binay and the DSWD Sec. Dinky Soliman. (Information from Sheila Covarrubias via Facebook.com)