In a ceremony held at Chali Beach Resort in Cagayan de Oro City on November 16, 2023, the City of Valencia was honored with the 2023 Regional Kaunlarang Pantao Award for their exceptional efforts in advancing the Philippine Population and Development Program (PPDP)

The award, formerly known as the Rafael M. Salas Population and Development Award, is a recognition program organized by the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) to acknowledge the significant contributions of partners in achieving the goals and objectives of the PPDP.

Valencia City, known for its commitment to improving the lives of its residents, secured First Place in the City Level category.

The city was presented with a plaque of recognition and a cash prize of P40,000 in recognition of their outstanding achievements.

Furthermore, the Population and Development Division of the City Social Welfare and Development Office was also acknowledged for its efforts in implementing a functional Information and Service Delivery Network for the Adolescent Health and Development Program.

Population Program Officer III, Ms. Ruby A. Revilla, and Social Welfare Assistant, Ms. Hanilyn M. Canato, were individually recognized and awarded plaques for their dedication and commitment to the implementation of the PPDP and Adolescent Health Program in Valencia City.

This remarkable achievement serves as a testament to the unwavering support of the City Government, led by City Mayor Azucena P. Huervas, in empowering the Filipino people, particularly the Valencianos. (PR)