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Batac, Laoag recognize those who help in pandemic response

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BATAC Mayor Albert D. Chua and other members of the city council hand over a certificate of recognition to Batac Water District manager Dona Sagun for her office’s help of three drums of chlorine to the city government to help in the city’s COVID-19 response. Batac also awarded the same to other 38 individuals and establishments. (Doms dela Cruz)

By Dominic B. dela Cruz (Staff Reporter)

Batac City—Living up to the concept of “bayanihan”, the city governments of Batac and Laoag recognized individuals, non-government organizations, government organizations, business establishments and others who extended their assistance to their respective constituents during the start of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Batac Mayor Albert D. Chua, along with the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod headed by Batac Vice Mayor Windell D. Chua personally handed over certificates of recognition to 39 awardees on June 29, 2020 at the SP session hall here.

The Batac government acknowledged with profound gratitude the outpouring manifestations of concern demonstrated by the awardees through the delivery of relief assistance in various forms in this time of state health emergency.

Mr. Chua personally tanked all the people who extended their help which only shows that the bayanihan spirit is still in the heart of Filipinos, particularly Ilocanos in the spirit of communal unity, work and cooperation to fight the crisis.

He stressed that the Batacqueños “indeed, did their part in helping one another, especially those who are in need in time of crisis”.

The awardees are: Jesus Reyes; Annak Ti Batac- Association of Hong Kong; Angeline Dadia; Suerte Saclayan Eziefule; Rhythm Dance Group and Friends; Rodrigo Family; the Dept. of Health, thru Monalisa Pardo; Universal Robina Corporation; Rizza Cmile Ocampo; Okada Foundation; Dept. of Science and Technology; Bakers PH; SDB Evermart; Jonathan Bulong; San Miguel Corporation; Cactus Purified and Alkaline Water; Addessa Corp.; Igama Foundation; . Marisa Paguibitan and company; Coca Cola Corp.; JTC Superstore; Andrei Marcus Fundraising; Monterey Batac; Engr. Richard Chua; Romeo Campila; Federico Ventura; Dr. Medeldorf Gaoat; John Rigonan; Bauer Services; Ronald Yapo; Mariano Marcos State University; Philippine Carabao Center; FAB Printline; North Steller (Mr. & Mrs. Junjun Yapo); Megapolitan Builders; Sabon Station Laoag City and Fabs Car Care; Batac Water District; Rovenia Mariano & family; Nida S. Agoo & family; Karen Corpuz and family; Pau Arcangel & family; and Marites Ulit Yadao & family.

In Laoag City, Mayor Michael M. Keon personally handed plaques of recognitions to “55 Inspiring Heroes: Rays of Sunshine in the time of Pandemic”.

The awarding was held in three batches on June 29, 30 and July 1 at the office of the mayor for social distancing reasons.

Keon thanked all the recipients for their contributions with the Laoagueños hoping that they will serve as role models and inspiration the next generations for a continuing “Baro a Laoag”.       

The Laoag City recipients are: Barangay Covid-19 Task Force; MMMH & MC Department of Pathology and Laboratories; City Health Office; Sabaw Hunters Ilocos; Essential Goods Producers and Retailers; The Ilocos Norte Resiliency Office; KBP Ilocos Norte Chapter and all Media Practitioners; Federation of NGO’s of Laoag City and Ilocos Norte; CSWDO and CAD and Relief Operation Team; CEO and GSO; CDRRMO; Vertext Cares; Ilocos Norte Council of Fashion Designers and Ilocos Norte Voices; Ilocos Norte Tourism Office; PNP, BFP & DILG Laoag; Ismael Ampaso Ali; Prof. Emile Kathleen M. Aguilar; Prof. Jally Ann S. Guillermo; Dr. Leah C. Sambrano; Jesthony G. Lagura; Dr. Shirley Agrupis; LC DepEd Superintendent Vilma Eda; Dr. Alegria T. Visaya; Dr. Virginia P. Duldulao; Leonardo T. Tejano; Prof. Mario Singson; Dr. Florina Conde-Corpuz; James Allen Clark; Catherine Ranjo; Manuel Morales Jr; Engr. Dennis Alejandro; The Family of the late Pedro Bueno; Reneliza “Babeth” G. Raquino; Hermel Hernando; Atty. Rowel Jake Leonador; Asec. Kristian Ablan; Modesty Mae Eugenio; Ryan Ranada Remigio; Dr. Maria Vitah Salazar; Juan Carlo Tabios III; Ely Cudal; Joey Barbechu; Amor Albano; Arvin Domingo; Daniel Levi Agullana; Wilma Aguete; Raquel Utleg; Gary Ronqullio; German Labayog; Dr. Marierose Tolentino; Genedine Jambaro; Pol SmSgt Noel Abad; Jerich Clyde Panlaque; and Kevin Jay Ayson.

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