The works of a city leader speak more volumes when they are acknowledged by relevant parties, in addition to local people as direct beneficiaries. This is what we see in the leadership of Mayor Michelle Nakpil Rabat of Mati City, Philippines. The more we see, the more we list down her achievements and awards that she has received from various stakeholders who acknowledged the work she did for the city and the people.
One of the highlighted projects in the city is the construction of Mati City Fish Port in Barangay Centro. Inaugurated on October 23, 2023, this is a collaboration between the local government of Mati City, under the leadership of Mayor Michelle, and the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA). The fish port is planned to have facilities such as a market hall, harbour area, fish landing, and other components supporting post-harvest season. It is expected that local fish producers and fish buyers, including wholesalers and retailers, will reap benefit.
Under the leadership of Mayor Michelle, Mati City became the Regional Winner of the Malinis at Masaganang Karagatan (MMK) National Search for Outstanding Coastal Community for its Exemplary Fisheries Conservation Efforts (2022). Receiving a PHP 2 million (USD 35.297,96) prize, the local government of Mati announced that the prize will be used for artificial reef production projects to increase the biodiversity of fish and provide coastal protection so that fisherfolk can benefit from enhanced fish catches, production activities, and protection of communities and fishing grounds.
In terms of health services, the city has also bagged various awards from the Department of Health of the country: the silver awardee in the first-ever Mental Health Green Ribbon Award, along with the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur; the silver for the Top 3 Performing Tuberculosis (TB) Directly Observed Therapy (DOTS) Facilities; and bronze for the Top Performing Programmatic Management of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (PMDT) Treatment Facilities.
Sources:
https://www.mati.gov.ph/make-it-mati-maganahay-ngadi/mati-city/the-mayor/
https://pfda.gov.ph/news-and-events/all-news/736-pfda-city-of-mati-inaugurate-new-fish-port
https://region11.bfar.da.gov.ph/2024/07/27/mati-city-wins-2-million-mmk-prize-for-exemplary-fisheries-conservation-efforts/
https://mindanao.politiko.com.ph/mati-city-bags-awards-from-doh/
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1184635
Photos:
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=155569480840688&set=a.155569487507354
https://www.mati.gov.ph/make-it-mati-maganahay-ngadi/tourism/
