Islamic City of Marawi (20 August) -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane, Jr has been conferred the traditional title of 'Sultan a Mangompia sa Pilipinas' by the 16 Sultanates of Lanao in a fitting ceremonies held at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall, August 19.
Through his effort in the construction of roads and infrastructure nationwide, Secretary Ebdane possesses the criteria of bearing the title 'The Builder', Lanao del Sur Provincial Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr. said.
"It is a privilege for us for Secretary Ebdane to become part of our political institution as a new son of Lanao del Sur. As the governor of this province, it is an honor for me to be sharing a traditional principle of leadership with him," Governor Adiong further said.
The Governor hoped that the new duty and responsibility of Secretary Ebdane as Sultan will serve as a challenge for him to make the province a better community.
"We fervently hope that his regime will be an astounding success in promoting goodness and oneness among us," the Governor added.
After the conferment, Ebdane thanked the Sultanates and the provincial government for their trust and confidence in conferring him such title saying he accepted it with great honor and humility and that he would continue to do everything within his power and influence to ensure that the dream of peace and prosperity in Mindanao becomes a reality.
My job, he said, has been to pave the way to the future, literally, with roads and bridges that link our people and our communities.
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