Ferdinand Estrella
MAYOR FERDINAND ESTRELLA
Mayor Ferdinand Estrella emerged victorious as the 27th elected mayor in the first class municipality of Baliwag. Ferdie, as he is fondly called by his constituents, is the first child and only son of former Mayor Romeo Estrella and Mrs. Sonia Estrella. He is known in the league of municipalities as one of the young mayors in Bulacan, assuming the local chief executive post at the age of 36. Though young at heart, Ferdie is considered a veteran in the political arena with an experience spanning 20 years in public service.
He started as Chairman of the Sangguniang Kabataan, progressing to Barangay Chairman for three consecutive terms, and simultaneously, the ABC President securing him a legislative seat in the Municipal Board. He also had a chance to serve in the Provincial Board, when he got elected in the league as ABC President- Bulacan Chapter.
Ferdie’s political colors are highly influenced by his alma maters during his elementary and secondary years. An Atenista in grade school, and Lasalista in high school, Ferdie spent his formative and nurturing years in the exclusive schools of Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) and La Salle Greenhills respectively.
He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurial Management from the University of the Asia Pacific, where he honed his natural knack for business. He further obtained few masteral units for Public Management, also from the ADMU.
Though preoccupied with his responsibilities in public service, Ferdie has been successful in managing his time juggling between engagements in government, community service, and his businesses.
In community service, he is an active official of the Junior Chamber International and Knights of Columbus which are both engaged in charitable works, channeling the blessings he obtained to members of the community who need them the most.
Before becoming a mayor, Ferdie was President of Everbest Manpower and General Services, Vice President of Baliwag Rural Bank, General Manager of FVE Security Agency, owner of Hi-FVE Car Exchange, and part-owner of Portico Gardens Grill and Restaurant. He divested all his company shares giving up the rewards of these booming businesses (except for the Baliwag Star Convenience Store, in which he is the sole proprietor) to prevent any conflict now that he is more focused and committed to bringing Baliwag to greater heights as a city.
With less than one year in office, Ferdie was awarded recently as one of the 20 Most Outstanding Mayors of the Philippines alongside seasoned local chief executives of major cities and trailblazing municipalities.
Mayor Ferdie decided to settle down January 2017 and is now happily married with Ma. Jonnah Allysus Nubla-Estrella. He is blessed with two kids, Sofia Alexandra and Franco Miguel.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS RECEIVED
As a rookie local chief executive, Mayor Ferdie received the following awards and recognitions for Baliwag: Recipient, Seal of Good Local Governance Awarded by the Department of Interior and Local Government November 2018, Manila Hotel, City of Manila
Champion in Government Interoperability Category for eGov Awards 2nd Place in Global to World Category Awarded by NICP, DILG and DICT October 2017, PICC
Most Supportive Local Government for Youth Development Gintong Kabataan Awards October 2018
National Finalist, Most Business-Friendly Municipality Awarded by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry October 2018
Seal of Child Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG) Awarded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development September 2018, Malolos City
Top 9 Most Competitive Municipality (1st and 2nd Class Category) Top 2 Infrastructure Development Top 10 Government Efficiency National Competitiveness Index Awards Awarded by the National Competitiveness Council August 2018, PICC
Top 4 Outstanding LGU Implementer of Nutrition Program Awarded by the Provincial Nutrition Council August 2018, Malolos City
Most Outstanding Mayor of the Philippines Awarded by Superbrands Marketing International Inc. March 30, 2018, Makati City Recipient, Seal of Good Local Governance Awarded by the Department of Interior and Local Government November 2017, Manila Hotel, City of Manila
Champion in Customer Empowerment Category for eGov Awards Awarded by NICP, DILG and DICT October 2017, Cagayan De Oro City
National Finalist, Most Business-Friendly Municipality Awarded by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry October 2017
National Finalist, K-Ligtas Awards Awarded by MERALCO October 2017
Most Supportive Mayor on Youth Programs Gintong Kabataan Awards September 2017, Malolos City
Top 3 Most Improved Municipality (1st and 2nd Class Category) National Competitiveness Index Awards Awarded by the National Competitiveness Council August 2017, PICC
Top 10 Most Resilient Municipality (1st and 2nd Class Category) National Competitiveness Index Awards Awarded by the National Competitiveness Council August 2017, PICC
Top 12 in Infrastructure Development (1st and 2nd Class Category) National Competitiveness Index Awards Awarded by the National Competitiveness Council August 2017, PICC
Seal of Child Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG) Awarded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development August 2017, Malolos City
Most Outstanding Mayor of the Philippines Awarded by Superbrands Marketing International Inc. March 30, 2017, Makati City Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping Awarded by the Department of Interior and Local Government November 2016
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