By Danny Estacio

LUCENA CITY, Quezon, Philippines – The Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development region 4A awarded the Gawad Husay sa Pagpaplano (GHP) – Hall of Fame to Gumaca town under the leadership of Mayor Webster Letargo at Quezon Convention Center, this city.

Letargo received the awards for five consecutive years.

Gumaca town is the first town in Quezon to be awarded a Hall of Fame in Gawad Husay sa Pagpaplano.

Letargo on his FB post said, “We are very proud of this recognition because the town of Gumaca is the only Hall of Fame Awardee, and this is the result of continuous planning, clear development direction, and proper use of data to ensure the safe, orderly, and long-term development of our town”.

Letargo added that ‘this award is not just for the government, but for every Gumaqueño. Let us continue to plan correctly—because true development begins with a clear plan and concern for the people.

With Letargo was Jefferson Uy, Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator (MPDC), who continues to guide and lead the formulation of programs focused on sustainable and inclusive development.

Letargo added that he recognized the tremendous contributions of the former MPDC officer Geminina Fernando.