Annual Pagsanjan Bangkero Festival - Successful and Leading Festival of Laguna

- July 29, 2002
Given by the Governor and the Laguna Tourism Council

Award of Recognition for his sterling commitment and outstanding contribution to the national efforts to promote and develop Philippine Tourism and for having inspired a resurgent pride in our heritage, history and cultural diversity

- February 5, 2003
Given by Secretary Richard J. Gordon, Department of Tourism for the occasion of the launching of VISIT PHILIPPINES 2003 and WOW PHILIPPINES Campaign.

Special Award of Achievement in recognition for his dedication to Public Service and his achievement in coming up with the Annual Bangkero Festival which has greatly enhanced the popularity of Pagsanjan as the Tourist Capital of Laguna

- March 9, 2003
Given by the Department of the Interior and Local Government, Region IV-A (CALABARZON)

FIRST PLACE AWARD - Land Float Parade Competition

- Anilag Festival 2005, 2006 and 2008
Given by the Governor and the Provincial Tourism Office

FIRST PLACE AWARD - Trade Fair Booth Competition

- Anilag Festival 2006
Given by the Governor and the Provincial Tourism Office

SECOND PLACE AWARD - Land Float Parade Competition

- Anilag Festival 2007
Given by the Governor and the Provincial Tourism Office

SECOND PLACE AWARD - Trade Fair Booth Competition

- Anilag Festival 2008
Given by the Governor and the Provincial Tourism Office

THIRD PLACE (Second Runner-up) - SIKADA - National Competition for BEST CULTURAL DANCE PRESENTATION

- September 7, 2007
Given at the 18th Philippine Travel Mart, S.M. Megamall

FIRST PLACE - PALIGSAHAN NG PINAKASIMBOLIKONG KAROSA - Ika-147 Taong Kaarawan ni Dr. Jose P. Rizal

- June 19, 2008
Given by the City of Calamba

Katibayan ng Pagpapahalaga bilang pagkilala at pagpapahalaga sa kanyang masigasig na pamumuno sa pagpapatupad ng mga programa sa Nutrisyon

- July 31, 2002
Given by the Governor and the Provincial Nutrition Office

NATATANGING PUNONG BAYAN dahilan sa kanyang pamumuno at patuloy na pagsuporta at pagtataguyod ng mga programa sa Nutrisyon

- July 31, 2003
Given by the Governor and the Provincial Nutrition Office

PABASA sa Nutrisyon Award - in recognition of Pagsanjan, Laguna's outstanding achievement in the sustained implementation of the Pabasa sa Nutrisyon for 2003 and 2004

- July 21, 2005
Given by The Philippine Association of Nutrition, Inc.

Gawad Parangal bilang pagkilala sa kanilang kahanga-hangang pagsusumikap upang ang programang PABASA sa Nutrisyon ay patuloy na maisakatuparan at mapagpunyagiang maialay sa kanilang kababayan at mamamayan na naging sanhi upang mapababa ang antas ng malnutrisyon sa kanilang bayan

- July 29, 2005
Given by the Governor and the Provincial Nutrition Office

Ang Tanging Gawad Parangal bilang pagkilala sa kanyang taos-puso at makabayang pagsuporta sa mga programa at proyektong pangnutrisyon; na dahil sa kanyang natatanging pamumuno ay naluklok ang kanyang bayan ng PAGSANJAN bilang OUTSTANDING MUNICIPALITY 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 sa larangan ng pagpapatupad ng mga programang pangnutrisyon sa Lalawigan ng Laguna

- July 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Given by the Governor and the Provincial Nutrition Office

THIRD & SECOND PLACE - "MOST OUTSTANDING MUNICIPALITY" in the CALABARZON Region For the year 2004 & 2005

- September 7, 2005 and October 4, 2006
Given by the National Nutrition Council / Regional Sub-Committee on Nutrition

THIRD PLACE - GREEN BANNER Award 2005

- October 4, 2006
Given by the National Nutrition Council / Regional Sub-Committee on Nutrition

SECOND PLACE AWARD - COOKING CONTEST: Dessert Category

- Anilag Festival 2008
Given by the Governor and the Provincial Tourism Office

"Namumukod-Tanging Magsasaka, Mangingisda at Kabalikat Ng Magsasaka"

- June 5, 2002, May 26, 2006 and May 27, 2008
Given by the Governor and the Provincial Agriculture Office

Best Laguna CWD Public Market 2005 "Consumer Welfare Champion Award" (Category IV)

- October 2005
Given by the Department of Trade and Industry, Laguna Provincial Office

Best Public Market CWD in the Philippines - "Consumer Welfare Champion Award" - (Category IV)

- October 12, 2005
Given by Secretary Peter B. Favila, Department of Trade and Industry

FIRST RUNNER-UP (Category B), "Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran 2002" "Cleanest and Greenest Municipality" (Provincial Level)

- September 9, 2002
Given by the Governor and the Department of the Interior and Local Government

"Number One in Banat Operation", Type "C" Municipalities for CY 2001

- December 21, 2001
Given by the Laguna Police Provincial Office

"Most Outstanding Police Station" (Class "C") for the year 2002

- February 5, 2003
Given by the Laguna Police Provincial Office

For his selfless and untiring support to the various activities of the People's Law Enforcement Board of Pagsanjan and the PLEBAL

- June 23, 2004
Given by the People's Law Enforcement Board Association of Laguna

In grateful and sincere appreciation of valuable assistance and utmost support to the success of the "First Early Childhood Literacy Program" of LSPC-SCC & Pagsanjan Municipal Scholars

July 26 to October 11, 2003
Given by the Pagsanjan Extension and Community Services Team

In grateful appreciation and recognition for his continuous cooperation and financial assistance To the NFE Programs and Projects

- December 18, 2003
Given by the Department of Education, Region IV - A (CALABARZON) Division of Laguna

FIRST PLACE - 2005 and 2006 Alternative Learning System Search for OUTSTANDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT

- March 1, 2005 and July 31, 2006
Given by the Department of Education, Region IV - A (CALABARZON) Division of Laguna

For having fully supported the Youth and OSY and Adults through various Programs and Projects of the Alternative Learning System enabling them to be productive citizens

- March 29, 2005
Given by the Department of Education, Region IV - A (CALABARZON) Division of Laguna

SECOND PLACE - 2005 Alternative Learning System Division
MOST OUTSTANDING MUNICIPAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT
Level B Category

- September 16, 2005
Given by the Department of Education, Region IV-A (CALABARZON)

FIRST PLACE - 2006 Regional Literacy Awards
MOST OUTSTANDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT
Fourth Class Municipality - Level B Category

- September 22, 2006
Given by the Department of Education, Region IV-A (CALABARZON)

FIRST RUNNER-UP
Governors Cup Inter-Town Basketball League 2003

- May 28, 2003
Given by the Governor and SAMSUNG

CHAMPION
Governor's Cup Inter-Town Basketball League 2005

- June 14, 2005
Given by the Governor and SAMSUNG

CHAMPION - Men's Division
1st Gilmor Inter-Town Volleyball Tournament 2008

Given by LMP President & Mayor GUILLERMO DE LEON ACERO

In grateful recognition and sincere appreciation for his exemplary leadership and significant contribution resulting to the resounding success of the 13th Provincial Jamborette

- January 28 to February 2, 2002
Given by the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Laguna Council

For Solid Achievements, Effective Governance, Exemplary Probity, Dedication to Public Service and as an Inspiring and Compassionate Leader

- April 26, 2003
Given by THE POLICE TRIBUNE FOUNDATION

TOP TEN OUTSTANDING MUNICIPAL MAYORS OF THE PHILIPPINES in recognition of his exemplary leadership qualities and significant contribution to the promotion of good local governance and development in the Philippines

- October 13, 2003
Given by the Senate of the Philippines, DILG, U.P., De La Salle, Ateneo de Manila and Development Academy of the Philippines

Recognition for his exemplary leadership and efficient and effective governance as one of the recipients of the 2003 Local Government Leadership Award

- December 4, 2003
Given by the League of Municipalities of the Philippines

TOP TEN OUTSTANDING MUNICIPAL MAYORS OF THE PHILIPPINES OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP for his exceptional skills in resource mobilization, his top-notch leadership in tourism promotion, and for bridging political affiliations to raise the quality of life of his constituents

- November 29, 2006
Given by the Senate of the Philippines, DILG, U.P., De La Salle, Ateneo de Manila and Development Academy of the Philippines

SECOND RUNNER-UP
OUTSTANDING MUNICIPAL COUNCIL of Region IV-A (CALABARZON)

- February 9, 2007
Given by the Philippine Councilor's League (PCL) CALABARZON Chapter & DILG

SEMI-FINALIST

- August 6, 2007
Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award as per Manila Bulletin