World Health Organization (WHO) Magazine 1980 Title: “South Mysterious Superstar” Ruben E. Ecleo, Sr., Mayor & Founder of PBMA Declared Local Hero He was born from a humble beginning on December 9, 1934 in Cab-ilan, Municipality of Dinagat and shared the rest of his life with his wife, Glenda O.Buray and were blessed with nine (9) children, namely: Ruben, Jr., Glorigen, Gracelyn, Benglen, Allan I, Allan II, Geraldine and Gwendolyn. He founded the Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association, Incorporated (PBMA) which aims to promote national and international peace and unity and maintain free, orderly, honest and good government. A great missionary of the word of God, a visionary leader who became the Municipal Mayor of San Jose and envisioned a provincial government that could unite the seven (7) municipalities of Dinagat Islands. He was also named as the “South Mysterious Superstar” by WHO Magazine in 1980, a Plenipotentiary of the Knights of Malta, President of the League of Mayors of the Philippines, Region X and through his persistent effort, San Jose became the Most Outstanding Barangay of the Philippines. Now, the people of Dinagat Islands during his birth hood, earnestly desires his declaration as local hero which by virtue of the SangguniangPanlalawigan Ordinance No. BBE-03, s. 2013 and Executive Order No. 12-015, s. 2013, the late Ruben E. Ecleo, Sr. will be the local hero of the province of Dinagat Islands. Heroes are made not born. Please support thank you..
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