By PIO-LDN

LANAO DEL NORTE, May 26– Governor Imelda ‘Angging’ Quibranza Dimaporo personally received the “Gawad sa Kaunlaran” award given by the Armed Forces of the Philippines – Western Mindanao Command.
The plaque of recognition was formally handed by Col. Rey Alemania, commanding officer of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade of the Philippine Army on Tuesday, May 25.
The Gawad sa Kaunlaran was awarded to Governor Angging for her meritorious and invaluable achievements in the pursuit of socioeconomic and other non-combatant activities in Lanao del Norte.
It also recognized her active participation, innovative actions, and humanitarian service as the chairperson of the Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC).
Governor Angging extended her gratitude to the AFP and for its incessant support in preserving security, peace and order in the province amid these challenging times brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The active Governor also assured the AFP of the continuous support from the Provincial Government as they intensify the quest in upholding the lives of the people and sustaining inclusive peace and development in the province. Philippine Information Agency