Angeles City Social Welfare and Development Officer Edna Duaso on September 22, 2023 received a medal and plaque of recognition from the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. for being named one of the Outstanding Social Workers in the Philippines.
Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. congratulated Duaso, saying he is very proud of her achievement, noting her contribution in Angeles City for ensuring the welfare of Angeleños.
“A very deserving award for a hardworking person. Katuwang po natin buhat noon si Ms. Duaso sa paghahatid ng mga serbisyo para sa mga Angeleños,” Lazatin said.
Duaso said her contribution to the Social Work profession is because this is where she found her “real joy” through the mantra “to serve and to care” for the marginalized sector.
Duaso underscored the trust being given to her by the Angeleños, as well the Lazatin administration in achieving this milestone.
Duaso also mentioned the collective hardwork between the CSWDO staff and key offices.
Also present during the awarding are CSWDO Social Worker II Ana Rose Lansang and Social Worker I Francis De Guzman.