By Dominic B. dela Cruz
Staff reporter
Laoag
City--The city government here recognized
2019’s outstanding Laoagueños at the City Hall Auditorium on February 23, 2019.
The awarding was part of the
month-long Pamulinawen Festival Year XXIII.
Education
In field of education, the city recognized Dr. Dexter R.
Buted of Brgy. 15 San Guillermo Laoag City, currently
the University President of Pangasinan State University and formerly the Vice
President of Lyceum of the Philippines in Batangas City for higher education.
Dr. Buted is the son of Mr. Federico Torres and Mrs. Felicitas R. Buted. Dr.
Buted was awarded as Most Outstanding Educator of the Philippines 2005 by the
Golden National Leadership Award; Outstanding Educator of the Philippines
(Dangal ng Husay at Galing); Ginintuan Gawad Sulo ng Bayan for Outstanding
Educator by the Golden Torch, CCA Philippines in 2015 (National Level); olden
Key National Teacher’s Excellence Award; Diploma of Excellence (Technical Panel
Expert 6th ASEAN Skills Competition in 2006); Award for Outstanding
Contribution to Education conferred by CMO Asia during the 7th
Asia’s Education Excellence Award held in Singapore last August 5, 2016; and
Outstanding Educator of the Philippines awarded by the University of the
Philippines given last December 2016.
For elementary education, Andrea
Nicolas Domingo of Brgy. 22 San Andres Laoag City was recognized. She is
currently the principal of International School of the Arts, the Languages and
the Academe (ISALA), and director of the Philippine National Red Cross since 2011.
She initiated the establishment of District Learning Resource Center (DLRC), a
three-year successive winner entire the region. Mrs. Domingo was also awarded
as Outstanding member of the Federation of Senior Citizens Association of the
Philippines, Laoag City Chapter, as well as the Sunshine Women Award
(Professional Category) and Outstanding Public Schools District Supervisor.
For secondary education, the
city acknowledged Jacinto B. Pascua of Brgy. 41 Balacad, Laoag City. Mr. Pascua
is the school paper adviser of Ilocos Norte College of Arts and Trades and a
multi-awarded Outstanding School Paper Adviser in the Philippines during
National Schools Press Conferences. He is at present the President of the
Association of Secondary School Paper Advisers in Region I. Mr. Pascua was earlier
awarded as Most Outstanding School Paper Adviser in the Philippines (National
Level); Coach Champion, Collaborative Desktop Publishing (National Level); and
Coach Winner, Scriptwriting and Radiobroadcasting (National Level). Mr. Pascua
is the son of late Juan T. Pascua and Mrs. Olivia B. Pascua.
For Alternative Learning
System, the city honored Jeffrey C. Del Rosario of Brgy. 1 San Lorenzo, Laoag
City. He is teaching non-literate, out of school children and youth, and adults
for them to be able to finish elementary and secondary education. He reaches
out to the OSY, children and adults from the different communities/barangays to
advocate the ALS program at BJMP, Discolandia, and the Muslim compound. Mr. Del
Rosario is the son of the late Mr. Danilo Del Rosario and Mrs. Epifania Del
Rosario.
As financial literacy program
advocate, Aurea Hilario Nolasco of Brgy. 23 San Matias was also recognized. She
is a constant awardee as volunteer and resource person for financial literacy
and other financial services thru the Radyo ng Bayan aired every Wednesday. Ms.
Nolasco is one of the initiators on the BALCIN Scholarship Program and a member
of Zonta Club of Ilocos Norte who assisted in the implementation of its advocacy
programs such as fora on “No to Teenage Pregnancy”, “No to Violence Against
Women. She was also awarded a diploma for successful completion of the LBP
Leadership Development Program under scholarship program and a recipient of
Exemplary Award in Migration Branch Category. Under her leadership The LBP
received the Best in Capita Income Award.
Medicine
For hospital administration, the city recognized Dr. Norman Panfilo
G. Rabago of Brgy. 23 San Matias. He established
his own hospital in Laoag City along with his wife Dr. Lillibeth P. Rabago, now
known as Karmelli Clinic and Hospital Corporation. Under his leadership,
Karmelli Clinic and Hospital Corporation was awarded one of the best hospitals
in the country, by the Philippine Hospital Association and by the Department of
Health, as DOH 30 Hospital Star Awards 2018 Recipient. Believing on the power
of education and charity, he sponsored underprivileged scholars and in fact one
has already graduated as a radiologic technologist, another soon-to-graduate
with a degree in BS Accountancy vying for cum laude honors, to name a few.
As an Anatomic and Clinical
Pathology Specialist, the city feted Dr. Modesty A. Leano of Brgy. 27 Nra. Sra.
De Soledad. She is currently the Department Head of the Mariano Marcos Memorial
Hospital and Medical Center (MMMHMC)-Department of Pathology and Laboratories
and the Department Chairperson of the Department of Pathology at the Mariano
Marcos State University (MMSU)-College of Medicine. One of her notable
contributions in the improvement of Ilocos Norte’s health sector is the
establishment of the Newborn Screening Center Northern Luzon which caters to
all newborns in Regions I and II. The National Voluntary Blood Program (NVBSP)
is also under her supervision. She is also the head pathologist of various
institutions and hospitals within Laoag City and Ilocos Norte and other
neighboring provinces. Dr. Leano was also
awarded as 2019 Outstanding Ilocano 2019 by The
Ilocos Times; and Outstanding Employee (Team) 2018 at the Mariano Marcos
Memorial Hospital and Medical Center (MMMHMC); Dr. Leano is the daughter of the
late Modesto B. Pascual and Rosaly A. Pascual.
As an endocrinology specialist,
the city government gave accolades to Dr. Jovie Joy Manuel Aguilar of Brgy. 53
Rioeng. She is a national director, a board of trustees of the Philippine
Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, from 2016 to present. She is
also the president of the Philippine College of Physicians, Ilocos-Abra
Chapter. There is a significant rise in the incidence of diabetes in the
country and Laoag City, hence she conducted lectures on the management of
obesity and diabetes for free and consistently promoted several advocacy
projects in Laoag City such as “Thyroid Cancer Survivor Day” and “Hawak Kamay
Laban sa Diabetes Trained the Trainers Program” for all barangay health workers
of Laoag City. Moreover, she is also giving free diabetes test kits to all of
the city’s barangays.
For giving free EENT consultations
for indigents, the city government recognized Dr. Chester Rosario J. Puño of Brgy.
3 Nuestra Seniora del Rosario. He ran more than 42 miles from Pagudpud to Laoag
and raised PHP72,000 on his own for the orphans of Tahanang Carmela D’Amore at Brgy.
28 also in Laoag City. He is a physician specializing in diseases of the ear,
nose, and throat, he consistently attends medical mission in the city sponsored
by the different organizations. As a running enthusiast, he organizes, helps
organize and supports fun runs in the city including the Laoag Marathon to
further promote healthy lifestyle. He also holds gives put free information to the
public and on radio regarding EENT health, all for the promotion of their well-being.
Mr. Puño is the son of Benidicto Puño (deceased) and Felisa Puño.
For equitable health care,
the city acknowledged Francisco B. Ranada III of Brgy. 1 San Nicolas, Ilocos
Norte but born in Brgy. 1 this city is an awardee who excelled in the provision
of equitable health care to the poor. He is a regular donor and sponsor of free
medicines to indigent patients of San Lorenzo Medical Clinic and he organized
various free medical/ diagnostic services at Ranada General Hospital and
surrounding municipalities. Dr. Ranada was awarded as Most Outstanding
Physician, by the Philippine Medical Association, May 2001 (National Level);
Service Award, by the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians, 2012 (National
level); and PMA Medallion, by the Philippine Medical Association, 2014 (National
Level).
The arts
The city government recognized composer, arranger and pianist,
and national and international Awardee. Winston B. Raval of 4216 Walnut Grove
Ave. Rosemead, CA, USA. He composed musical scores for a total of 22 Filipino
movies for National Artists for Film Ishmael Bernal and Lino Brocka from 1975
to 1985. Mr. Raval also composed original music for “Isang Munting Alamat”, a
musical rock opera, for the inauguration of the Manila Metropolitan Theater and
“Warrior”, a musical drama inspired by the plight of Filipino manongs. He was
awarded as “Natatanging Gawad Urian”
(Lifetime Achievement Award) Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino Manila, Phils.
2018; Lifetime Achievement Award Jazz Phil USA Los Angeles, CA, USA 2013;
Lifetime Achievement Award San Francisco Filipino-American Jazz Festival San
Francisco, CA, USA 2011; A recognition
Award for Contribution to the Rock and Roll Industry “Let’s Rock” Glendale, CA,
USA 2014; and Gawad Urian Award for Best Music in Film “Ikaw Ay Akin” Directed
by Ishmael Bernal Music by Winston Raval/Vanishing Tribe Manila, Phils. 1977.
As coach/trainer of national awardees,
the city also feted, Maybelline B. Sta. Maria of Brgy. 50 Buttong. She is the
coach/trainer of multi-awarded singers in Laoag, especially in the field of
voice and instrumental playing. She is the most sought-after composer/arranger
of SUELTO for Laoag City and the trainer/conductor of the NASUDI Cultural
Troupe of MMSU and the conductor for the masses held at the Carmelite Monastery
for 22 years now. Ms. Sta. Maria is also one of the three winning coaches in
the International Speech and Debate Championships at the Peter Burnett Middle
School in San Jose, USA. She is also the composer/arranger of the NAKEM
International March (organization of professionals and language enthusiasts
based in the University of Hawaii in Manoa and rendered her services as
Sama-Summer Together with MVF teacher since 2006 in singing workshop. Ms. Sta.
Maria was awarded as champion during the 5th National PASUC Literary
and Cultural Festival, Choral Conductor/Trainer of NASUDI Chorale, 2011, 2012,
2016; Champion, Vocal Duet, YMCA Regional Academic Olympics 2012; and Champion,
Choral Competition, Regional Sirib and Saririt 2012. She is the daughter of Mr.
Andres Bautista and Mrs. Marina Bautista.
As Ilokano literature author,
speaker and lecturer, the city honored Elizabeth M. Raquel of Brgy. 3 Nuestra
Seniora del Rosario for enriching the Ilocano dialect “ILUCO” by publishing her
literary productions at Bannawag, The Ilocos
Times, and other magazines and periodicals. Mrs. Raquel served as
lecturer in Iluko literature not only in the local area but in the national and
international levels respectively and tapped by the National Commission for
Culture and the Arts (NCCA) to lecture on her expertise in the different
provinces like in Visayas and Mindanao. She received numerous awards including the
Leona Florentino award, the highest award given to women writers excelled in
writings by Gumil Filipinas; Kampeon
ti Lenguahe Award by the Provincial Government of La Union, (Regional Level),
on March 1, 2015; Teddek Award, highest award given by Gumil Ilocos Norte; and Tan-ok Gumiliano /Gumiliana Outstanding
Leadership Award at the Moonlite Paradise Resort, Brgy. Diora-Zinungan, Sta.
Ana, Cagayan on April 21, 2018.
Military
As a member of Philippine Army, Civil Military Operations,
the city government awarded 2LT Erwin Pinera Paligat of Brgy. 37 Calayab, Laoag
City. He was the corps commander of MMSU-CIT ROTC Unit during his time. Mr. Paligat
received awards including the Military Commendation Medal (MCM) on 21 March
2018 under General Order No. H10RCG, ARESCOM; MCM
W/1st Silver Equilateral Triangle (SET) dated 24 May 2018 under General Order
No. 10RCDG, ARESCOM; and MCM W/1st Silver Equilateral Triangle (SET) dated 06
August 2018 under General Order No. H10RCDG, ARESCOM. Mr. Paligat is the son of
Pelagio Domingo Paligat and Erlinda Pinera Paligat.
Public service
Barangay chairperson Noel P. Daquioag of Brgy. 52-A San Mateo was
the first manager of Poultry Operations Bad Circle Farms of the JAKA Group of
Companies and then the Branch Manager- Poultry Operation of Pure Foods
Corporation, Ilocos Region, Branch Office. He was awarded as Balikatan sa
Kaunlaran Award -Outstanding Veterinarian-Civic Leader- (National Level) and
Hall of Fame Awardee for the Search for the Cleanest, Greenest, Safest Barangay
in Laoag City. He also Initiated the construction of the barangay multi-purpose
hall on a lot given thru a deed of donation; acquired a 1,200- sq. m. lot for
the barangay eco park; acquired a 1,920-sq. m. lot made as community people’s center
development. On this lot stands the child development center for barangay associations;
and initiated the conversion of San Mateo Elementary School to San Mateo
Integrated School catering to the needs of the barangays in the eastern part of
the city.
Volunteerism
As partner in barangay/school development, the city
recognized Engr. Neil C. Jose of Brgy. 18
San Quirino. He was an awardee as the regional manager for operations of the
Florida Bus Company. His relentless pursuit of overcoming obstacles as
exemplified by his having turned the Florida Bus Company into what it is today,
despite his initial lack of knowledge in transportation business. Mr. Jose, in
times of disasters and calamities and special events such as Pamulinawen
Festival, and Holy Week, partners with the CDRRMC and extends his full support
by providing additional communication services through radio, evacuation
services by driving the Pugad Lawin Rescue Bus and donating food and water to
affected families. He was awarded as regional winner and one of the five national
finalists of the Search for “Idols ng TESDA 2012”; and national awardee for Gawad
Kalasag Awards 2018; NGO Heroic Act Category...Pugad Lawin Philippines Inc. AFP
Theater, Camp Aguinaldo Quezon City, under his leadership. Mr. Jose is the son
of the late Reynaldo Agustin Jose and Mrs. Editha Clores Jose.
Community service
As senior citizens and religious concerns advocate, the
city honored Alfredo E. Alba Sr. of Brgy. 7-A Nra. Sra. De Natividad. He assisted
struggling young men and women to earn a degree for a brighter and stable
future because he believes that if he helps a child earn his future through
education, he is already helping a whole community where the child will be
thriving in the future. Mr. Alba is a selfless person who gave some under
privileged persons to lead modest lives by giving them the opportunity to
continue their studies by paying for their complete educational needs including
allowances in high school and some are up to college with his hard-earned
money. He was awarded as “Sampung Ulirang Nakakatanda 2018” of Region I in
connection with the Elderly Week Celebration last October, 2018.
As an Iluko culture advocate
through radio broadcast, the city recognized Imelda Collado Ortega Anderson of Barangay
38-B Mangato West. She and her husband John Leon Anderson founded GRATEFUL
Heart foundation, which provides scholarship funds, donates food to
malnourished schoolchildren and gives financial aid to an orphanage in the
Philippines. She is the founder of Pinoy Power Honolulu Radio Program and an
active leader in the community; 2009 20 Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)
Awardee by the Pinoy Global Online News and Roxane Andrea Mendoza Memorial
Foundation; and a
recipient of 2015 Outstanding Empowered
Women Award for exemplifying dedication. Her radio station, Pinoy Power, became
the number 1 Hit Filipino Radio in Hawaii. In 2015, Mrs. Anderson was also
selected as one of the most influential Filipina Women in the World, Builder
Category by the Filipina Women’s Network. She supports the different schools
such as AMAROSA through feeding and scholarship programs and even in the
Adopt-A-School Program and more. She was awarded as 2010 FWN 100 Most
Influential Filipina U.S.A; UFCH Lifetime Achievement Award; 2014 Huwaran
Award; 2016 Most Powerful Radio Honolulu Hale; and 2017 Global Telly Award
Winner.
As a philanthropist, the city
feted Remigio M. Miguel of Barangay 39 Sta
Rosa. He provided funds for children’s higher education, funds for funeral
expenses may it be his relatives or not. He also provided computer technical IT
support to co-workers helping them become more globally competitive through the
use of technology and sponsored feeding programs, recipients are residents of
Brgy. Sta. Rosa, Mangato-B and Apaya, Laoag City. Mr. Miguel was awarded the Legion
of Merit for 35 years of successful military service to United States Army;
Annak ti Sta. Rosa Ulidan Awardee as Philanthropist; Bronze STAR Medal 7th
and 12th Psychological Operations Task Force; and Meritorious
Service Medal 7th and 12th; 40/40 Markmanship Award; and
Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
As advocate of youth empowerment
in the barangay, the city acknowledged Rene B. Paguirigan of Brgy. 49-A
Darayday. He is a youth leader with his advocacy to promote highest standard of
morality to the youth by giving continued formation for them to realize the importance
of morality. Being a man of faith and a man of principle, he lives this in both
his professional pursuits and religious engagements. As a teacher, his
capabilities and profession are not just confined inside a four-walled
classroom because he is also the Supreme Student Government coordinator of
Grade 11 which proves him to be a staunch educator. His leadership has paved
way for the improvement of the school and the community. He extends his
knowledge to students by being a retreat master and recollection facilitator
for 20 years. Mr. Paguirigan also received a Leadership Award 2010 and Award of
Merit in 2006. He is the son of Ceferino Damo Paguirigan, and Erlinda Bunnao
Paguirigan.
Order of Lam-Ang
The city government also lionized the late Laoag Mayor and
Vice Mayor Michael V. Fariñas with the Order of Lam-Ang, the highest
recognition award given by the city government.
The posthumous award was
handed over by junior officials mayor Marvien S. Llamas and vice mayor Nathan
Chane C. Dela Cruz to Laoag Mayor Chevylle V. Fariñas, former city
administrator John Michael V. Farinas and Mary Michelle Louise “Mikee” V.
Fariñas.
The awardees must have their
exemplified outstanding achievement and accomplishment in his/her chosen profession/career/field of
endeavor or interest as evidenced by, but not limited to national or regional
recognitions from reputable organization; National or Regional scope of one’s
work/position/function; and Creation/ establishment / invention / development
of a process, procedure, system
organizations, product or service in his chosen profession/career/field of
endeavor or interest.
He/she must have also
manifested a good moral and unquestioned character/integrity, as evidenced by,
but not limited to Non-involvement in issue/scandals, proven or otherwise;
Attestations from co-workers; superiors, subordinates as to his work ethics,
personal character; and Non- involvement of cases involving moral turpitude.
They should have also
displayed social and civic commitment through service-oriented projects
benefiting the community that remarkably contributed to the development of the
City on the activities conducted must not be a part of the ordinary conduct of
his profession/work; if in case related to his/her profession/work, the same
should have remarkably contributed to the welfare of Laoag City.
Should have also manifested
an overwhelming ability to surpass and convert one’s weaknesses and limitations
to be means of achieving success, through exhibiting Ilocano virtues like
perseverance, determination resourcefulness, strong faith, handwork and
humility.
Mayor Fariñas congratulated
the awardees and at the same time thanked them for their continuous
contributions that uplift the lives of the people of Laoag.
The
Ilocos Times learned that this awards event was
started during the administration of former Laoag Mayor and Rep. Rodolfo “Rudy”
C. Fariñas (1st District, Ilocos Norte) to recognize Laoagueños who
gave honor, distinctions and achievements for the city and the people.
The award does not only
concentrate on professionals but everybody who has given contributions for the
betterment of the people.
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