Mayor Magalong ranked 2nd in top performing mayors in the country - RPMD

Cordillera - Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong secures 2nd spot is the list of the country's top performing mayors. 

This is revealed in the recently concluded "Boses ng Bayan" survey conducted by the RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD) on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023.

In the extensive statistical survey, Mayor Benjamin Magalong of Baguio secured a commendable rating of 90.91 percent, placing him in the second tier of this assessment. 

Joining Mayor Magalong in the second tier are Mayor Art Robes of San Jose del Monte, with a rating of 91.67 percent, and Mayor Nikko Mercado of Maasin, who achieved a score of 90.88 percent.

Meanwhile, Mayor Belmonte claimed the top spot with a rating of 95.73 percent, followed closely by Mayor Eric Singson of Candon City, who garnered a score of 94.86 percent. 

As stated by Dr. Paul Martinez, the Executive Director of RPMD, the evaluation of city mayors is based on seven core criteria, which include service delivery, financial expertise, economic advancement, leadership in governance, environmental preservation, social programs, and community engagement. 

In a similar vein, the assessment of District Representatives focuses on three key factors: district representation, legislative effectiveness, and constituent service.