Author: Edward Hagedorn
Edward Hagedorn was born on October 12, 1946 in Paranaque, Rizal. His parents were Mr. Alexander Hagedorn and the former Miss Gliceria Solon. He is married to Ma. Elena Marcelo, and blessed with two children Eva Christie and Elroy John.
He studied in San Sebastian College-Recoletos and University of the East in Manila.
He was elected mayor of Puerto Princesa City in 1992. And at the same time served as Representative of League of Cities of the Philippines, Region IV; Member of National Executive Board of Boy Scout of the Philippines; and Assemblyman of Southern Philippines Council for Peace and Development.
With the overwhelming support of the people of Puerto Princesa, he transformed the city as a major eco-tourism destination and model in environment protection. It became a Hall of Fame Awardee for being the cleanest and greenest component city in the Philippines. And has been generously given national and international awards and recognition for various innovative programs and projects – a proof of seriousness of purpose and magnitude of success.
Right now, the City Government of Puerto Princesa is busy executing economic development programs…And the man leading its direction is Mayor Edward Solon Hagedorn.....
New 7 Wonders of Nature (Puerto Princesa Subterranean River)
A message from the Mayor of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan… Dear Friends, I write to seek your help. Last year, a search for the 7 New Wonders of Nature was launched. As expected, hundreds of nominations from all over the …
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Puerto Princesa: A taste-trek of the city’s culinary ‘hot’ spots.
Traveling is one of the greatest pleasures in life. Apart from breath-taking sights, the company of good friends, and a great host, traveling will not be complete without a traipse through the culinary landscape of the place one goes to. …
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The Pleasures of the Princess of Ports
Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan province, is the only major urban sprawl in Palawan, with 200,000 residents and an area that makes it to the biggest city in the Philippines. Puerto Princesa is also clean, green and gun-free, thanks …
Jams and Me by Ellen M. Hagedorn
Edward and I eloped in August 1966, moving to Manila. We lived with Tia Dely, Edward’s aunt. Edward wrote to my mother and father promising he wouldn’t hurt me. My parents didn’t reply because they were so angry about what …
Why the Church backed Hagedorn
Bishop Francisco San Diego claims credit for having convinced then gambling lord Edward S. Hagedorn to run for mayor of Puerto Princesa in 1992. In exchange for his support, the good prelate demanded only one condition – that Hagedorn enter …
THE GAWAD GALING POOK
THE GAWAD GALING POOK OVERVIEW: The Gantimpalang Panglingkod Pook or Gawad Galing Pook was launched in October 21, 1993 as the pioneering awards program on innovation and excellence in local governance. It was a joint initiative of the Department of …
GMA commends Hagedorn on RP’s first state-of-the-art landfill facility
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo commended on Friday the city government of Puerto Princesa for its state-of-the-art engineered sanitary landfill facility, the first of its kind in the country and the first to fully comply with Republic Act 9003 or the Solid …
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Puerto Princesa asserts sports tourism capital tag in FIM Moto meet
Being hailed as one of the Philippines’ top tourist destinations has not stopped Puerto Princesa City from exploring other ways to showcase its flora and fauna to nature lovers and other potential visitors. In recent years, Puerto Princesa has taken …
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Puerto Princesa Asian Moto to showcase RP’s bright side
The Filipino’s hospitable nature combined with his innate flair for color and fanfare are expected to spruce up anew this year’s rendition of the 2005 Motocross Masters of Asia (Puerto Princesa International Motocross Grand Prix). The motorsport spectacle will be …
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ADB Grant Launched to Help Tricycle Drivers in Puerto Princesa
PUERTO PRINCESA, PHILIPPINES – A scheme backed by an ADB grant of $240,000 to provide alternative livelihoods to tricycle operators and help cut down on pollution in Puerto Princesa City was launched today. The grant is extended through the Poverty …
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With ADB Funding, Puerto Princesa Eyes to be No. 1
Puerto Princesa City — Almost P2 billion worth of infrastructure projects funded by the Asian Development Bank in this city are boosting its US$100 million development plan which will make it ready for a massive tourism promotion that aims to …
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