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LINGAYEN, Pangasinan—Governor Amado “Pogi” I. Espino III has been conferred with “Honoris Causa” Doctor in Public Administration by US-based International Academy for Leadership and Management (IALM) during the AIE College’ 13^th Joint Commencement Exercises on April 20 at the CSI Stadia in Dagupan City.

Honoris Causa is a title granted to an individual of high moral qualities in recognition of the individual’s outstanding and notable contribution in his/her field of expertise.

Bishop Hernando C. Bruce, IALM Coordinator and Incoming Commissioner of Values Formation, said the provincial chief executive possessed unquestionable integrity, remarkable and exemplary leadership as public servant which made him worthy of such title and award.

Bruce added that the exemplary leadership award was made possible through the recommendation of Dr. Aveleo Fuentes, AIE College Chairman.

Prior to the conferment of Honorary Degree, Gov. Espino was also presented with Dangalang Bayan Award from the Alliance of Chaplains for Transformation of Society (ACTS) and Philippine Christian College based in Dasmarinas Cavite for his outstanding performance as a public servant.

Unaware of the conferment, Gov. Espino thanked the institution for the honor accorded to him. He likewise urged all the graduates to carve their destiny and their lives not only for themselves but for their family and community, as well.

He emphasized that although each graduate envisions a better future, they should never forget to look back and acknowledge those who helped them in their journey.

The awarding rite was witnessed by 2^nd District Representative Leopoldo N. Bataoil and over 500 graduates of AIE College along with their parents/guardians. (Krystle Mae Reamon/RRB)

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