ARAYAT Mayor Emmanuel Alejandrino and first lady, Madeth, bagged on Wednesday, November 24, multiple awards from the Nation Builders and Most Sustainable and Livable Awards 2021 held in Pasay City.

The annual event aims to recognize and celebrate local government units, businesses, organizations and individuals who help build a better nation and contribute in making their communities livable and sustainable.

Alejandrino was awarded the Local Chief Executive of the Year, while Arayat, under his leadership, was among the Most Sustainable and Livable Municipality of the Year.

Meanwhile, Madeth, who served as executive assistant to Governor Dennis Pineda and Alagang Nanay Program coordinator, was also named the Honorary Public Servant of the Year.

The couple expressed gratitude to the award-giving body for recognizing their efforts in assisting their townmates and making Arayat a better place to live.

"Maraming salamat sa pagkilala na ito sa aming mag-asawa. Ito ay para sa inyo mga kabalen ko sa Arayat, at sa ating bayan," said Alejandrino.

Madeth, for her part, vowed to continue serving and assisting Arayateños in whatever capacity she and her husband both have.

"Ito ay patunay ng kalidad ng serbisyong publiko na natatanggap ng aming mga kababayan araw-araw at pinapangako namin na ituloy at higitan pa ito sa darating na mga araw," she said.

Alejandrino, who is finishing his nine-year term on 2022, is eyeing the vice-mayoralty post, while Madeth is seeking to replace him as the town's chief executive in the coming polls.