The awarding of Certificate of Appreciation to Dumangas Mayor Rolando Distura was the highlight of the celebration of the Dumangas Brackishwater Station's first year anniversary. The Certificate was presented by Dr. Rolando Platon, AQD Chief, and Mr. Susumu Ito, AQD Deputy Chief to mayor Distura "in recognition of his invaluable support to the goals and objectives of SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department. TID Head, Rene Agbayani welcomed the guests while RD Head Dr. Clarissa Marte gave a few words.

SEAFDEC hails Dumangas mayor. (1999, November 15). Panay News, p. 16.