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Laoag government awards 2019 Outstanding Laoagueños




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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