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Women honored in 1st Aslag Angelena Awards

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By Chris Navarro (Sun.Star Pampanga)

ANGELES CITY -- “They always let others shine. Now, it’s their time to shine.”

Thus said Vice Mayor Vicky Vega-Cabigting when she led the First Aslag Angelena Awards at the Lewis Grand Hotel here on Sunday.

Vega-Cabigting initiated the recognition of the five outstanding women from Angeles City who have shown “great passion for their chosen field and have truly excelled in it.”

The awardees and their respective fields were Josie Dizon Henson, arts and culture; Carmen Tayag McTavish, business and tourism; Herminia Narciso, education; Hannah Bauzon, journalism (posthumous); and former Angeles City Councilor Marietta “Tita” Suarez, public service (posthumous).

Vega-Cabigting said the awards aimed to recognize the talent and creativity of the Angeleñas and their willingness to share all of these to the people of the city.

“Not only did they stand out in their career, but they have raised the bar even higher by generously sharing their time and expertise to their fellow Angelenos,” she added.

Councilor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, who graced the event, congratulated the vice mayor and the recipients of the awards.

“Indeed, there will be no progress without these women,” he said.

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