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| Mhage Sebastian |
By Jennifer
T. Pambid
PGIN-CMO
For
bringing honor to the province and inspiring
their fellow to harness their world-class talents and skills, 162 Ilocano youth
were recognized through the Sirib Youth Awards 2016 organized by the Provincial
Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN).
Now on its third year, the event was
held on February 13, 2016 at the Imelda Cultural Center in Batac City and part
of Ilocos Norte’s 198th Foundation Anniversary.
Ilocos Norte Governor Maria Imelda “Imee”
R. Marcos said that as Ilocos Norte gears up for its bicentennial anniversary
on 2018, it is important to highlight the involvement of the Ilocano youth in
achieving sustainable development.
Ilocos Norte Youth Office OIC June
Arvin C. Gudoy said, “The Sirib Youth Awards aims to recognize young Ilocanos
who brought prestige to the province through their participation in various
national and international competitions.”
The awardees came from different
fields including academics, leadership, sports, journalism, culture and arts.
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| Jesson Cid (in black) |
They were led by international
awardee Mhage Gerriahlouh Sebastian of Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte who won in the 16th ASEAN
Age Group Chess Championship.
Special awards were also given to
board exam topnotchers including Carlo Magno Vistro (Top 8 of Nursing Licensure
Examination on June 2015), Dennis Pungtilan (Top 10 of Registered Master
Electrician Licensure Examination on September 2015) and Danah Mae Arzadon (Top
6 of Nursing Licensure Exam on November 2015).
Along with certificates of
recognition, medals and trophies, they received cash incentives from the
provincial government. Coaches and advisers of winning participants were also
recognized.
On behalf of her fellow awardees, Ms.
Sebastian expressed her gratitude to Ms. Marcos for her continuous support to
the Ilocano youth and for further inspiring them to pursue great achievements.
“Salamat po sa pagpapahalaga niyo
sa simpleng kontribusyon namin sa bayan. Sana patuloy niyo pong isulong ang
kapakanan naming mga kabataan upang mas lalo pang mahasa ang mga talento namin
at sa gayon patuloy po kaming makapagbigay-karangalan sa bayan.”
John Lester Alos, Champion in the 17th Inkblots
National Campus Journalism Fellowship Newswriting Category who is also a
beneficiary of PGIN’s Iskolar ni Manang Imee Program, also thanked the governor
for the endless opportunities she is giving to the Ilocano youth. He further
expressed his desire to serve the province in the future.
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| Coro San Nicoleño |
In her speech, Ms. Marcos said the
awardees deserve to be recognized for upholding the province’s vision
“Pasingkedan ti kinatan-ok ni Ilocano” (Uphold Ilocano greatness).
“They are the pride and joy of our
race and today we give honor to their hard work, resilience, extraordinary
talent, capability and their resourcefulness in the phase of many challenges.
Their continued efforts, hard work and industry indeed characterize the very
best of what is Ilocano.
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