THE Emergency/Disaster Management Award was awarded to Laoag City. The city government of Laoag, led by Mayor Chevylle Farinas activates disaster response plan to ensure preparedness during calamities in coordination with the different government organizations.

As a confirmation of its readiness, Laoag City was also given the Gantimpala Agad Award for their commitment to public interest, dedication to duty, responsive service and demonstrated teamwork in the conduct of water rescue operation that successfully saved the lives of six persons rescued at the middle of Padsan River during the height of Typhoon Ineng in 2015.

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