Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto (Photo from Vico Sotto’s official Facebook page) “If we want better long-term governance, we need to fight corruption. We have to denormalize it, get it out of our culture,” Sotto said in his official Twitter account. The US State Department hailed the young mayor for prioritizing anti-corruption and transparency initiatives in the City of Pasig. Sotto expressed gratitude to the US State Department for the recognition. “But more than the recognition, I hope this helps raise awareness,” the mayor said. The International Anti-corruption Champions Award of the US State Department, which seeks to recognize individuals who have demonstrated leadership, courage, and impact in preventing, exposing, and combating corruption, described Sotto as a “standard-bearer for a new generation of Philippine politicians.”