CITY OF MALOLOS – Governor Daniel R. Fernando sparkled with elegance and pride as he was named as one of the Huwarang Anak ng Bulacan 2025 awardees for his exemplary leadership and commitment to the people of Bulacan during Club Bulakeño Inc.’s 36th Anniversary and Annual Fund-Raising Ball held at the Rizal Ballroom of Shangri-La Mall in Makati City recently.
In his acceptance speech for the award, Fernando emphasized that true leadership is grounded in responsibility, humility, and commitment to the common good of Bulakenyos.
“Sa ating paglilingkod, ang tunay na sukatan ng tagumpay ay hindi ang posisyon, kundi ang paraan ng ating paglilingkod. Sa bawat desisyon na ginagawa natin, nararapat na unahin ang kabutihan at kaligtasan ng mga mamamayan bago ang pang-sariling interes,” the governor said.
Meanwhile, Vice Gov. Alexis C. Castro, who accepted the same recognition, expressed his gratitude and said that he will use this award as his inspiration to further strengthen his commitment to public service.
“Isang malaking karangalan po ito para sa akin, at patuloy ko itong dadalhin bilang inspirasyon upang mas mapaglingkuran ang bawat pamilyang Bulakenyo—may malasakit, may integridad, at may tunay na pagmamahal sa ating lalawigan,” Castro said.
The “La Bulakeña Ball”, celebrating Bulacan’s pride through the Huwarang Anak ng Bulacan awards, also recognized other achievers, including Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and REX Education Chairman and President Atty. Dominador “Jimmy” Buhain, among others.
Founded by Engr. Gene Retes and his wife Lydia Reyes, the La Bulakeña Ball is dedicated to supporting scholarship programs and other charitable initiatives to uplift the lives of fellow Bulakenyos.
