In line with the 25th Cityhood and 74th Liberation Anniversary of Mandaluyong, distinguished local and national officials were given special recognition by the city government, led by Mayor Menchie Abalos, for their initiative and invaluable contribution to the conversion of then municipality of Mandaluyong to become a full-fledged city. Heading the awardees were then Mandaluyong Mayor Benjamin Abalos, Sr., late Senator Neptali Gonzales, then Representative of San Juan-Mandaluyong Ronaldo Zamora, and members of the 1st and 2nd Mandaluyong Municipal Council.