The DILG Pampanga orchestrated the first GAWAD SULAYMAN with a theme "PAHUWAY: Pagpupugay sa Isang Dekadang Tagumpay" in December 5, 2023. Named after the first Filipino martyr for the country, Datu Tarik Sulayman of Macabebe, the new recognition platform is designed to bring premium and comprehensive awards in the implementation of Locally Funded Projects (LFP) programs.
The Modern Kapampangan Heroes are paradigmatic of true and passionate service to the Kapampangans thru the outstanding implementation of Matino, Mahusay, at Maaasahang mga proyekto ng bayan. These prove that the Sulayman blood runs in veins of the Kampangans.
