RECOGNITIONS

  • The only UNESCO World Heritage City in the Philippines

  • A Galing Pook Awardee

  • The Cleanest, Greenest and Safest City in Region I

  • The Most Child Friendly Component City in the Philippines

  • A Recipient of the Seal of Good Housekeeping for Transparency and Accountability in Governance

  • The National Winner: Gawad Pamana ng Lahi for Excellence in Local Governance

  • UNESCO Awardee for Best Practice in Sustainable Heritage Management

  • The National Winner: Excellence in Kalusugan Pangkalahatan for having the Best Performance in Achieving Systems-Based Approach in Local Health Reforms among Component Cities

  • One of the New 7 Wonders Cities of the World where both private and public sectors work in synergy to establish a habitable heritage city of choice

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