The Municipality of Paranas secured second place in the Gawad Galing Kalikasan, recognizing its continuing efforts to promote environmental protection and sustainable solid waste management.

The award was presented today, August 11, 2026, during the Tandaya Festival Samar Day Celebration in Catbalogan City.

Paranas was named second placer, following Calbayog City, which took first place, while Sta. Rita secured third place.

Municipal Mayor Elvira Babalcon and Vice Mayor Atty. Eunice U. Babalcon received the award on behalf of Paranas.

The recognition highlights the municipality’s continuing work in solid waste management, including its Exchange Your Eco-Brick Program, anti-plastic policies, and initiatives that turn waste materials into useful infrastructure and community projects.

The Gawad Galing Kalikasan award adds to Paranas’ growing list of accomplishments in environmental management and reinforces its commitment to building a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable municipality.