Treñas hailed as 2023 ‘Outstanding Public Servant’

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas has been recognized as 2023 “Outstanding Public Servant” by RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD).

Representatives from the Foundation, on March 19, arrived in Iloilo to hand over the award’s plaque and certificate to Treñas.

“This prestigious accolade reflects a comprehensive performance assessment by our department, concluded in January 2024, and is a testament to the democratic voice and trust of the people of Iloilo City, who have bestowed Mayor Treñas with exceptionally high job performance and trust ratings,” the certificate, signed by Dr. Paul Martinez, a Global Affairs Analyst and the Executive Director of RPMD, read.

Treñas expressed his profound gratitude to RPMD for the recognition, which he dedicates to all the Ilonggos.

He thanked everyone for the continued trust and confidence in his leadership and vowed to serve better and come up with more programs beneficial to the whole Ilonggo community.

“This is validation of all the hard work and dedication of all the men and women in the City Government, of course, with the support of our people and our various partners,” Treñas stated.

In giving the award, the RPMD cited that under Treñas’ transformative leadership, Iloilo City has witnessed significant advancements in infrastructure, public services, and community engagement.

“His unwavering dedication to the welfare of his constituents and his innovative governance approach have been instrumental in propelling the city towards remarkable progress, embodying the spirit of “Uswag Iloilo” (Progress Iloilo) and laying the foundations for “Rise Iloilo”, a vision that under his guidance, can be seamlessly realized,” it added.

The RPMD’s rigorous evaluation process examined the initiatives led by Mayor Treñas, gauging their impact on the city’s development and the residents’ quality of life.

“This award not only celebrates Mayor Treñas’ substantial contributions to Iloilo City’s upliftment but also highlights his role as an exemplary leader capable of navigating the complexities of modern governance to foster sustainable community development,” the RPMD emphasized. (Iloilo City PIO)