The municipality of Alimodian, Iloilo was cited with the Galing Pook Awards for “Bringing High Schools Closer to Home,” a program that reduced school expenses among families and improve the academic performance of students.
Alimodian was cited for its “Market Development through People Empowerment” initiative that improved the operations of its market, turning it into a facility that is clean, safe and hazard-free for the sale of agricultural products.
Defensor congratulated both Alimodian  for their its outstanding best practices and encouraged other local government units to introduce innovative projects for the benefit of their constituents.