00:00The City of Ilagan Isabela was nominated as the best local government hospital
00:05after the 24th Gawad Kalasam National Awards held at the PICC.
00:11In addition, the city's status was also proven in the midst of a tragedy
00:16after being hit by lightning and typhoons.
00:19President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Defense Secretary Gilbert Chodoro Jr.
00:24were the ones who received the plaque of appreciation and checks from the awardees.
00:28The President said that he is proud of the strength of the Filipinos
00:31and their solidarity before, during and after the calamity.
00:37In the spirit of this holiday season, let us remember our fellow Filipinos in need,
00:42especially those who are still now affected by recent calamities.
00:47Let us always extend a helping hand and always include them in our thoughts and in our prayers.
00:53As long as we are united to help uplift each other,
00:57I am very certain and knowing the Filipino culture and the Filipino spirit,
01:03I know that we can turn challenges into opportunities,
01:06pave the way for safer, stronger and more secure Pagong Pilipinas.
01:12We hold the Gawad Kalasam Awards in order to give recognition to those LGUs and NGOs
01:21who have demonstrated advancements in disaster risk reduction in all its phases.
