YOUNG TAX PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR — Aliya Lain Padilla of the University of the Cordilleras was awarded the Young Tax Professional of the Year 2023 grand winner. Padilla competed against 19 participants from diverse colleges and universities nationwide and emerged as the top achiever. Mayor Benjamin Magalong, Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan, and city councilors presented the framed copy of the resolution to Padilla who was with her family on Feb. 19. — Neil Clark Ongchangco
