By Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff reporter
San
Fernando city,
La Union—In recognition of their valuable contribution to promote Ilokano
language in their respective communities, four individuals and six
organizations received an award from the provincial government of La Union recently.
By virtue of the Sangguniang
Panlalawigan Ordinance No. 026-2012, which established “Iloko” as the official
provincial language of La Union and institutionalizing its use in relevant
sectors, the search for the “Kampeon ti Lengguahe Award” was initiated for the
first time this year by the La Union provincial government under the
administration of Governor Manuel C. Ortega and the provincial board to further
promote and preserve Ilokano language in the Ilocos region.
“This is our way of giving
due recognition and thanksgiving for your great contribution in promoting our
culture, our language,” La Union Vice Governor Aureo Augusto Nisce said on
March 2 as he welcomed awardees and their families to the “Pammadayaw [Recognition]
2015” held at the Diego Silang Hall of the La Union Provincial Capitol.
“You are a source of pride
and priceless treasures of La Union,” he stressed.
Following the entrance of
colors of the Philippine National Police color guards, the awardees along with
their families were awarded with a plaque of appreciation which was personally
handed by Governor Ortega and other provincial officials.
Based on the categories set
by the La Union Language and Culture, the awardees were selected based on
various selection criteria which were thoroughly assessed and validated by the
said committee.
Ilocos Norte's Elizabeth Raquel |
For the individual category,
the awardees were: Judge Joven F. Costales (Ret.), a contributor of
Bannawag Magazine, an international Ilokano magazine for Ilokanos here and
abroad, Djuna R. Alcantara of the Gunglo Dagiti Mannurat nga Ilokano (GUMIL)-La
Union, Elizabeth M. Raquel of the Department of Education (DepEd)-Laoag
Division Office and Aidena L. Nuesca of DepEd-La Union. For the sectoral
categories, the awardees were composed of the following: Office of the
Sangguniang Bayan of Bagulin and La Union Police Provincial Office (LUPPO) of
Carlatan, San Fernando (LGU or line agency), PureGold-La Union and Costsavers
Incorporated (business) and the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State
University-South La Union campus, Saint Louis College-College of Teacher
Education and City Schools Division of San Fernando under the education sector.
Aside from the Kampeon ti
Lengguahe Award, other outstanding individuals, groups and
organizations were also recognized such as the annual Governor’s award,
Most outstanding Lupong Tagapamayapa award, Abel award, Basi award, Entrepinoy
award, La Union service award, Diego Silang award and Saranay award as one of
the highlights of the 165th foundation anniversary of La Union.
With this year’s theme dubbed
as “La Union @165 and beyond: Fulfilling our vision and mission. Sustaining
peace, unity, and prosperity through the power of love and prayers, the local
administration hopes to inspire more residents and non-residents of La Union to
be part of the province’s development at present and in the coming years to
come.
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