Mayor Edward Hagedorn is the mayor of Puerto Princesa City, the capital of the island province of Palawan. He was elected as Mayor of Puerto Princesa City in 1992. Mayor Hagedorn is best recognized as one of the successful progressive local leaders of the Philippines with his p(–foul word(s) removed–)ion and dedication towards the protection of the environment.
One of his achievement is the establishment of Puerto Princesa City as a model of eco-tourism for the country. In 2007, Puerto Princesa was declared a highly urbanized city and became independent of the province. The City of Puerto Princesa became a Hall of Fame Awardee for being the cleanest and greenest component city in the Philippines.
Edward Hagedorn completed his education from St. Andrew’s School – Parañaque, San Sebastian College – Recoletos and from the University of the East in the City of Manila.
He is currently the Chairman of the League of Cities of the Philippines. Hagedorn also leads an environmental group.
Edward Hagedorn Short Profile:
- Full Name: Edward Solon Hagedorn
- Nickname: Ed
- Birthdate: October 12, 1946
- Profession: Public Servant/City Mayor
- Place of Birth: Parañaque City
- Current Residence: San Pedro, Puerto Princesa City
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Ma. Elena Hagedorn
- Children: Eva Christie, Elroy John
- Political Party: Independent
Professional / Political Experience:
Mayor of Puerto Princesa (1992-2001, 2002-2013)
Education:
- St. Andrew’s School (Parañaque)
- San Sebastian College-Recoletos
- University of the East
Achievements and Distinctions:
- Puerto Princesa City Mayor, under his administration, the Underground River was voted as the “New 7 Wonders of the World”.
- (–foul word(s) removed–)emblyman, Southern Philippines Council for Peace and Development (SPCD) (1992)
- Member, National Executive Board, Boy Scout of the Philippines.
- Helped create the Small Town Lottery (STL) (2005)
- Most Distinguished Alumnus (San Sebastian College-Recoletos), 1997
- Global 500 Roll of Honour Award (UNEP), 1997
Platform of Government:
- Work that is sustainable
- Opportunities for Everyone
- National Healthcare System for All
- Decentralization and Development of Infrastructure and Land Use
- Education and Youth Development
- Renewable and Sustainable Energy
- Social Policies and Advocacies
- For more information of his Platform
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