By Rusieljs G. Lunasco

Iñigo D. Garingalao, a Centralian and Iloilo Anti-Smoking Task Force (ICAST) Executive Director was chosen as one of the recipients of the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award – 2019 Search for Outstanding Government Workers under the Honor Awards Program (HAP) of the Civil Service Commission.

Under Garingalao’s leadership, the city’s anti-tobacco efforts were recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) – Western Pacific Region and the Department of Health (DOH).

Garingalao earned his Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering in 1986 and his Diploma in Christian Ministry in 2011 from Central Philippine University. He also finished elementary and high school from the same institution in 1974 and 1978 respectively.

The Presidential Lingkod ng Bayan Award (PLB) is conferred to an individual or group of individuals for their exceptional contributions resulting from an idea or performance that had nationwide impact or public interest, security and patrimony.

Garingalao will receive his award on September 11 during the Philippine Civil Service 119th Anniversary Celebration at Smallville 21 Hotel, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.