The Municipality of Lubao, under the stewardship of Mayor Esmeralda “Esmie” G. Pineda, was conferred by the Department of Health-Central Luzon with an Excellence Award for Health for “the selfless commitment in promoting and protecting the health of the people of Central Luzon, and for outstanding performance in the achievement of Universal Health Care goals” in ceremonies held on December 13, 2022 at Kingsborough International Convention Center, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.