Aklan’s outstanding municipal treasurers, taxpayers named

BY BOY RYAN B. ZABAL

Five out of 17 municipal treasurers are recipients of the outstanding local treasurers' awards on the occasion of the 58th year anniversary of the province of Aklan.

The provincial government of Aklan will recognize the outstanding treasurers on April 24 for their efforts, contributions and competence in fulfilling the mandate of public service. 

The top five performing municipal treasurers are Dediosa Dioso of Malay, Aklan followed by Elsa Tabuena of the capital town of Kalibo. Froilan Redison of Banga, Aklan ranked third, Angelyn Rubias of Tangalan in fourth place and Shirley Timbas of Makato placed fifth. 

The outstanding corporate and individual real property taxpayers for calendar year 2013 are also honored by the provincial government. They are Royal Four Seasons Corporation (Kalibo), Ramas Uypitching and Sons, Inc. (Numancia), Heirs of Asuncion Maravilla (Makato), Aristotle Tirol (Tangalan), Petron Corporation (Ibajay), Panay Power Corporation (Nabas), DMCI-PDI Hotel Inc. (Malay) and Alma Morland (Buruanga).

Other awardees are Anita Rescate (Lezo), Caluda Jayme (Malinao), Loreto Gonzales, Jr. (Madalag), Ulysses Ruiz (Libacao), Smart Communications, Inc. (Banga), Emerald dela Rosa (Balete), Mary Luz Leong (Altavas), Jayner Demeterio (Batan) and Panay Power Corporation (New Washington).

The provincial government is also giving due recognition to the Hall of Famers – Teodoro Calizo, Jr. of Balete, Aklan; Carlito Marquez of Banga, Aklan; HEVA Management and Development Corporation of Kalibo and Makati Shangri-La Hotel and Resort Corporation of Malay, Aklan. 

Top leaders of the province led by Aklan Governor Florencio Miraflores, Aklan Vice Governor Gabrielle Calizo-Quimpo and Aklan Rep. Teodorico Haresco, Jr. will grace the awarding ceremony to be held at the Provincial Capitol Building lobby. 

The over-all chairperson of the 2014 Search for Outstanding Municipal Treasurers and Taxpayers is Provincial Treasurer Suzette Pioquid. The members are Rey Villaruel, Nida Melgarejo and Jocelyn Reyes.