Congratulations to Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman for being recognized as one of the 2025 awardees of The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) — a prestigious national distinction honoring exceptional Filipinas who have made transformative contributions to Philippine society.
Accompanying Mayor Hataman during the ceremony were Basilan Governor Mujiv S. Hataman and Basilan Board Member Ahmed Djaliv Amin Hataman.
The TOWNS Awarding Ceremony, held on October 22 at Hilton Manila, Newport World Resorts, celebrated 15 outstanding women leaders from diverse fields whose work continues to inspire communities and advance national progress. Conferred every three years by the TOWNS Foundation, Inc., the award honors women who exemplify excellence, leadership, and public service in their respective professions.
Mayor Hataman was recognized for her exemplary work in peacebuilding, courageous governance, and socio-economic development—underscoring her dedication to inclusive and participatory leadership that champions peace, transparency, and empowerment in Isabela City.
As City Mayor, she has led transformative programs promoting education, health, livelihood, and community welfare, all rooted in her vision of building a peaceful, people-centered, and progressive city. She stands as a steadfast advocate of transformative governance and grassroots development.
Among this year’s 2025 TOWNS Awardees are:
• Atty. Shia Elijah Dumama-Alba – Peacebuilding and Good Governance
• Jamela Alindogan – Courageous and Honest Journalism
• Atty. Maria Kristina Conti – Human Rights Advocacy
• COMMO Christine Pauline Diciano (PCG) – Maritime Law Enforcement and Public Service
• Ma. Salve Duplito – Financial Empowerment and Education
• Dr. Decibel Faustino Eslava – Environmental Science for Local Learning Communities
• Dr. Hennie Jocson – Innovations in Teacher Education Access
• Deputy Minister Nur-Ainee Tan Lim – Ethical Public Service, Social Services, and Development
• Gail Macapagal – Information Technology and Entrepreneurship
• Col. Francel Margareth Padilla – Cybersecurity and Transformative Military Service
• Dr. Maria Cielo Magno – Financial Accountability and Good Governance
• Lorelie Quiambao Osial – Business Innovation and Corporate Citizenship
• Dr. Katherine Anne Reyes – Service, Research, Leadership, and Public Health Delivery
• Georgina Ann Hernandez Yang – Leadership and Innovation in Local Governance and Education
The City Government of Isabela, along with all its officials, employees, and constituents, extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman for bringing national recognition and pride to Isabela City.
Her inclusion among this year’s TOWNS honorees affirms her enduring commitment to peace, integrity, and genuine public service — values that continue to inspire Isabeleños and Filipinos nationwide.
