
A proud moment for the municipality of Albuquerque as its mayor, Hon. Don Ritchie P. Buates (4th from left), together with Municipal Treasurer Arsenio Fudotan (2nd from right) and Municipal Assessor. Jose Jesrell Avergonzado (2nd from left), received a Plaque of Recognition as Top Performing LGU for Real Property Tax Administration of the year 2025. This award proves the LGU’s remarkable increase in assessed property values, achieved through strong leadership, efficient service delivery, and steadfast commitment to excellence. (Contributed photo)