Manila, May 6 -- Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez on Tuesday lauded the two city government employees who assisted a woman giving birth, incidentally, in his own parking slot at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) on Monday.

"I commend employees Milo and Dondon for their swift and compassionate response to a fellow Bacolodnon in need of urgent medical attention. Your actions reflect the true spirit of public service we uphold in our city government," Benitez said in a statement on Tuesday.

The now mother of five Michelle Bolangaita, 34, from Barangay Handumanan, and her baby girl, Albea Bless, who was named after Benitez's nickname Albee, are both stable and healthy, the mayor reported.

Building watcher Milo Montelibano asked for a...