2023 PRESIDENTIAL LINGKOD BAYAN AWARDEES

ORLANDO FERNAND BALDERAMA
University Professor
Isabela State University
Echague, Isabela

For pioneering collaborative research and development efforts on flood and sediment management in the ASEAN region, establishing a strong network of academic and R&D endeavors with ASEAN countries, United States, and national government agencies. He established the Smart Water Infrastructure Management R&D Center, the country’s first and only Niche Center in the Regions or NICER for R&D focusing on integrated water resources management problems, climate change adaption, disaster risk reduction, and flood control. Through his internationally and nationally funded research projects, he generated PHP105.9 million R&D budget from partnerships, enabling his university to engage in research and elevating its capacity to impart relevant knowledge on pressing global issues affecting people today.

AMBROSIO BALLADARES CULTURA II
SUC President IV
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines
Cagayan de Oro City

For his highly effective leadership, successfully steering the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines toward digital transformation, following a multi-year vision and strategic plan toward being the MIT of the country. His strong advocacy on the use of S&T gained momentum when he took the helm as university president, incorporating technopreneurship and innovation in the university curriculum and creating a conducive environment for design, fabrication, inventions, training, and application through various innovation centers, preparing students for jobs here and abroad, and teachers to be equipped with cutting edge technology and learning approaches. Dr. Cultura also focused on research extension, championing the use of solar power that benefited communities during extended disruptions in electricity supply in the wake of Typhoon Yolanda, and other communities in Southern Philippines today.

KRIS CRISTHOPHER CALANGIAN DELA CRUZ
Master Teacher I
Alaminos City National High School
Alaminos City, Pangasinan

For promoting science research and robotics among fellow teachers and students. He initiated the establishment of the Science Research and Robotics Club to encourage students to engage in technology and innovation. As a result, student researchers were able to create prototype inventions with the aim of helping the community. Some inventions such as monitoring devices for red tide, devices that could drain palay for rainy days, and intelligent aquaponics and hydroponics won in local and national robotics competitions, setting the stage for a thriving student research culture in Alaminos City.

RAQUEL RARANG RIVERA
Master Teacher I
Alaminos City National High School
Alaminos City, Pangasinan

For her display of innovativeness in teaching Information Communication Technologies to Alaminos City National High School students and developing software program instructions that have been beneficial in the teaching-learning process and management of data. Through the initiative of the Local Government of Alaminos City, she established and organized the Hundred Islands Film Festival, which expanded filmmaking in the community and benefited eleven (11) public secondary teachers and eighty (80) students from barangay schools, and reached eight hundred (800) viewers from the community via open air cinema. She founded the first ever school film club in Alaminos City, the Layag Productions, which, together with other production teams, were able to produce a significant number of films, making Alaminos City the highest producer of films in the entire region.

JULIE ANN ACEBUQUE SALIDO
Professor III
Aklan State University
Bacan, Banga, Aklan

For her display of grit as a professor and researcher in a male-dominated field. Through the call of DOST Region VI, she used her computer skills and expertise, designing and developing the Sea-condition Emergency Alert and Warning Apparatus for Vessels Safety or SEAWAves, an android mobile application useful in tracking the movement, rolling, and position of all vessels traversing the sea waters of Region VI. She also filed for the patent and security copyright of the Prototype Hybrid Trimaran Passenger and Cargo Vessel Using Multi-Engine and Alternative Energy from Ocean Waves, a project to create a fast vessel/marine transport system powered by renewable energy that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As a faculty member of the Kalibo Campus on College Industrial Technology, she worked with all its IT members and proposed quality ICT researches and mentored Aklan State University students on proposal preparation, writing, indexing, journaling, and publication.

BAGUIO LEAD CONTACT TRACING TEAM
Medical Officer V Donnabel Tubera Panes (Team Leader),
Police Lieutenant Colonel Maximo Cabfit Sumeg-Ang Jr., Administrative Assistant III Mischelle Ramos Junio, and
Administrative Assistant III Jefferson Teliao Damoslog
City Government of Baguio
City Hall Loop, Baguio City

For the team’s prompt, proactive, and collaborative approach in the management of COVID-19 pandemic in the City of Baguio through the creation of a methodical contact tracing system. The team, composed of members from different agencies equipped with different skills, capabilities, and professions, worked together and made the Baguio Retooled Contact Tracing System possible. Their persistent efforts in making a sustainable, collaborative, and efficient contact tracing system reached different local government units (LGUs) from the Ilocos Region to Zamboanga and has inspired these LGUs to develop similar contact tracing systems in their respective communities.

LANDBANK AGENT BANKING PROGRAM TEAM
Senior Vice President Randolph Luib Montesa (Team Leader),
Vice President Pacifico Campos De Paz Jr.,
E-Products Officer Julie Rose Collera Castro,
Senior E-Products Specialist Rosemarie Nieto Guevarra, and
E-Products Specialist III Michael Eric Ramiso Labalan
Landbank of the Philippines
Landbank Plaza, Malate, Manila

For being at the forefront in promoting inclusive growth, especially in the countryside, through the delivery of innovative products and services powered by digital banking platforms and supporting the government’s financial inclusion campaign. The team launched the Landbank Agent Banking (AB) program, which is a form of branchless banking that enables unbanked Filipinos and those in geographically isolated areas to open Landbank transaction accounts, withdraw and deposit funds, pay bills to over 500 government and private billers, and perform fund transfers to other Landbank prepaid transaction accounts. The initiative was participated by 159 ABPs, facilitating the opening of transaction accounts to 3.74 million previously unbanked registrants coming from 60 provinces.

S-PASS CORE TEAM
Regional Director (Director IV) Rowen Robero Gelonga,
Science Research Specialist II Garry Tayona Balinon, and
Science Research Specialist II Ryan Vilmor Joseph Dumpit
Department of Science and Technology Region VI
Magsaysay Village, La Paz, Iloilo City

For the group's response to the urgent need of an accessible and efficient travel management system during the pandemic. They developed the Safe, Swift, and Smart Passage or S-PaSS despite limited budget and personnel and piloted it in Western Visayas. The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious Diseases recognized that the system effectively addressed problems encountered by local government units (LGUs) and the travelling public; thus, it was used nationwide as a onestop shop travel application and communication platform. Eventually, the Department of Transportation implemented the system in airports, seaports, and terminals nationwide. The system was able to process around seven (7) million travel coordination permits and around six (6) million travel pass-through permits.

2023 DANGAL NG BAYAN AWARDESS

ELEONOR BUGALIN AYAN
Nutritionist-Dietician III
Department of Social Welfare and Development
Cordillera Administrative Region
Baguio City

For her display of utmost devotion and dedication to duty in linking the benevolent and those needing assistance. She led programs focused on the needs of disadvantaged children. One of these is the Project Selfless and Faithful Passion, which augments the needs of various Child Development Centers under DSWD.

MARY HAZEL BRIGOLA BALLENA
School Principal II
Department of Education
Schools Division of Abra
Consiliman, Bangued, Abra

For the display of earnestness in winning the battle against illiteracy, non-numeracy, and malnutrition. Her project, TEACH TALK, made a difference in the lives of more than 600 learners from four (4) elementary schools in Bangued. It was a real-time and an outputbased solution that highly considered the health and safety of learners, parents, and teachers, ultimately resulting to improved academic performance.

REX ADIVOSO BERNARDO
Disability Affairs Officer III
Provincial Government of Camarines Norte
Daet, Camarines Norte

For his commitment to public interest with initiatives focused on social development and participatory management. His pursuit of societal equity, particularly advancing the welfare of the differently-abled and marginalized resulted reduced discrimination, policies on equal employment opportunities, and increased infrastructure and amenities for use of PWDs.

BERNARDO TALLA CADAON JR.
Social Welfare Officer I
Department of Social Welfare and Development
Cordillera Administrative Region
Baguio City

For always upholding public interest seen in the best practices he initiated resulting to improved management, administrative, and operational efficiency of the CAR Rehabilitation Center for the Youth (RRCY). These include the institutionalization of its Manual of Operations, Citizen’s Charter, Disaster Risk Management Plan, and strengthened partnerships with private organizations.

BERNARDINO DACUT DABUET
Utility Worker II
National Food Authority
Antipolo, Rizal

For exemplifying professionalism and service excellence in the novel and creative ideas that earned him the admiration and moniker of “The Engineer” at the NFA. He delivers electrical, carpentry, landscaping, and plumbing services, as well as assistance in forklift operation, machine maintenance, and driver, among others. Because of his ability to multi-task, NFA was able to save substantial amount on labor costs. He also initiated various structural innovations, employing “do it yourself” hacks in the repair of warehouses, roof replacement, calibration of platform scales, and installation of water lines, to name a few.

GAY DUMADAG GALDO
SPED Teacher I
Department of Education
Division of Davao Oriental
Baganga North District
City of Mati, Davao Oriental

For consistently upholding public interest in the creation of educational resources for visually challenged pupils and dedicating her time beyond regular class hours. For consistently upholding public interest in the creation of educational resources for visually challenged pupils. She conducted child mapping to identify children with special needs in different areas resulting to the development of improvised instructional materials such as contextualized Braille and assistive devices which greatly enhanced teaching methods for learners with disabilities.

FRITZ JARDELEZA JUELE
Information Technology Officer I
Department of Education
Schools Division of Roxas City
Roxas City, Capiz

For the display of future-readiness in the development of IT systems which improved operational efficiency and delivery of services of the Schools Division Office of Roxas City. Systems such as the automation and digitalization of HR information, document tracking, public school library materials, and other computerization programs would have cost the government millions if done by a third party developer.

GLENNY ESTARDO LAPING
Head Teacher III
Department of Education
Lapu-Lapu Division Office
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu

For coming up with ingenious ways to stimulate interest in learning using gamification, digital exercises, and a mobile application where students, parents, and teachers can access learning modules even without internet connection. He also developed evidence-based educational innovations, which resulted to improved academic performance.

QUERINO DOLORES LONSAGON
Master Teacher II
Department of Education
Division of Ozamiz City
Carangan, Ozamiz City

For exemplifying the multi-role of a public servant—service delivery, community engagement, building partnerships, and volunteerism. He is widely known for his research-based innovations resulting to the development of learning materials apt to the needs of students—low performing, advanced pupils, and learners who are members of indigenous people (IP) communities.

Mr. FERNANDO SIERRA VIADO
Administrative Aide VI (Mechanic II)
City Government of Antipolo
San Roque, Antipolo City

For his uncompromising commitment to public service, taking pride in being the “go-to-person” when it comes to the preventive maintenance and ensuring good running condition of the motor vehicles of the City Government of Antipolo. He has gained notoriety for his skills and gets employment offers from private individuals and companies, but he is undaunted in his resolve to stay in government.

2023 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION PAGASA AWARDEES

VENUS METILLA ALBORUTO
Education Program Supervisor
Department of Education
Schools Division of Surigao City
Surigao City

For creating innovative approaches that facilitated effective distance/digital learning in Surigao City, leading to significant improvements in attendance and performance. Alboruto identified Strategic Intervention Materials (SIMs) as an effective tool to engage
with large number of students, where it provided a framework for individual and group learning of specific topics in and outside the classroom. The work she undertook to deploy the SIMs has been taken to the next level through a partnership with the Department of Science and Technology Education Institute’s SIMATAR project, where five (5) of the SIMs have been transformed into augmented reality mobile applications.

VANESSA JOY FORTIN CALDERON
Senior Science Research Specialist
Department of Agriculture Regional Office II
San Gabriel Village, Tuguegarao City

For her significant contributions in advancing food security and nutrition in Cagayan Valley. She spearheaded the processing of peanuts, soybean, and mung beans, which are sources of protein, making the taste more appealing for commercialization. The products passed through rigorous evaluation by nutritionists, and eventually the Department of Education’s stringent requirement for their feeding program. She worked for the overall improvement, quality of the processing technology, and marketing of these legumes to help producers and make them viable additional sources of income.

DROLLY PONDALES CLARAVALL
Associate Professor V
Isabela State University Ilagan Campus
Ilagan City, Isabela

For her invention of an ergonomically designed handheld massage tool designed to mimic the hands and fingers of a massage therapist. The blading technique uses a handheld massage tool instead of human hands and fingers in treating muscle and body pains. It is now used to maintain the holistic well-being of Philippine athletes, coaches, trainers, and sports enthusiasts, keeping them at their optimum condition. It is also used in the physical therapy of patients hoping to gain function of paralyzed limbs. The invention earned her the 2021 Gintong Gawad Award of the Philippine Sports Commission.

ERICSON NOCUM DELA CRUZ
Agricultural Center Chief IV
Philippine Carabao Center
Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

For his unwavering commitment in sustaining the gains of the National Carabao Development Program (NCDP), which aims to establish buffalo-based enterprises by capacitating the farmers, employment generation, alternative income, and better wellbeing. He was instrumental in institutionalizing Quality Management System ISO in the
implementation of the NCDP in provinces in Central Luzon. Since the NDCP is premised on the potential benefits derived from crossing the riverine buffaloes with the Philippine carabao to improve the genetic potentials, his strategic leadership led to the attainment of the target in the provision of artificial insemination services.

RONNALEE NAVASCA ORTEZA
Director III
Department of Science and Technology
Philippine Science High School System
Ilocos Region Campus
San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur

For the synergistic initiatives in the improvement of instructions in science, technology, engineering, and math education in the Ilocos Region. Dr. Orteza consolidated PSHS-IRC's programs to ensure that academic programs are not only theoretical, but are practical and responsive to the needs of both learners and the community. She does this with a holistic, multi-sectoral, multi-target, multi-learner approach. By learner, it means not only the students, but also individuals, groups, and communities, whose needs PSHSIRC strives to address. She harnessed valuable collaborations and partnerships with private and governmental organizations to fulfill PSHS-IRC'S mandate and mobilize all stakeholders.

RELVIN BUCOY PARAGUA
Agriculturist II
Department of Agriculture Region 6
Parola St., Iloilo City

For leading the "Bean to Bar" initiative, which focused on the development of a value chain for cacao products in Western Visayas. This enabled farmers to identify sustainable and profitable markets. The project significantly propelled the improvement, stability of the supply, and quality of cacao and cacao products, and in turn facilitated the creation of a cacao nursery in Pototan, Iloilo, and the establishment of four more Bean to Bar processing centers in Panay with the help of the Department of Science and Technology.

DOST-PNRI HONEY TEAM
Department of Science and Technology
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute
Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City

Team Leader: 
ANGEL TUGADE BAUTISTA VII, Scientist I / Supervising Science Research Specialist

Member: 
NORMAN DE LOS SANTOS MENDOZA, Senior Science Research Specialist

For coming up with a standard test to recognize legitimacy of honey producers and products, level the field, and ensure that consumers are buying real, unadulterated honey. The DOST PNRI Honey Team established the only national testing laboratory for stable isotope testing to determine honey authenticity and origins. The initiative resulted to an ongoing national campaign for free authenticity testing of honey which already received 109 sample from all over the country.

FPIC-DAVAO
Department of Science and Technology XI
Cor. Friendship and Dumanlas Roads, Davao City

Team Leader:
MIRASOL GOMEZ DOMINGO, Supervising Science Research Specialist

Members:
SHERYL NARIDA NAPOCO, Senior Science Research Specialist
DOROTHY JOY MEJOS CANDILAS, Science Research Specialist II
FRED PENAFIEL LIZA, Chief Science Research Specialist

For the group's display of earnestness in the operationalization of 17 Food Innovation Centers across the country by sharing best practices in plant layout design, operations manual development, and commitment to fulfilling technical competence requirements. They generated numerous product concepts and prototypes, registered utility models, and served a diverse range of customers, including students, researchers, faculty, and food processors. The FPIC-Davao's collaborative approach involving multiple sectors has accelerated competitiveness, encouraged start-ups, and encouraged more students to pursue Food Technology. Their achievements have garnered recognition, generated funds, and contributed to the advancement of the food processing industry in the Davao Region.

PALAYAMANAN PROJECT TEAM
Bulacan Agricultural State College
Pinaod, San Ildefonso, Bulacan

Team Leader: 
IMELDA STA. ANA NAVARRO, Associate Professor V

Members: 
IMEE DE GUZMAN ESGUERRA, Associate Professor II
JENNIFER IRACTA GUEVARRA, Associate Professor V
RHUELYN ALIMPOLOS BALLARAN, Associate Professor I
ANTHONY CRUZ ORTEGA, Associate Professor V

For being a pioneer in the implementation of a diversified integrated rice-based farming system transferring the technology to more than 500 farmers mainly in Central Luzon. The Palayamanan System enabled farmer-beneficiaries to deploy practical, cost-saving and yield enhancing management practices—modern farm operations, improvement of resource base, and reduction of overall operational costs. These were achieved through the provision of capacity enhancement activities such as series of training on rice-based integrated and diversified farming systems on aerobic rice and vegetables, and growing of free-range chicken, peking and mallard ducks, native pigs and goats, and aquaculture products.

2021 PRESIDENTIAL LINGKOD BAYAN AWARDEES

NELLY SIABABA AGGANGAN
University Researcher II/Scientist I
National Institute of Molecular Biology and
Biotechnology (Bio Tech)
University of the Philippines-Los Baños
Laguna

For her commitment in promoting biodiversity, developing significant technologies and breakthrough agricultural projects on biofertilizers and mycorrhizal inoculants which increased tolerance of plants to stress such as drought, high temperature and heavy metals. The biofertilizers reduced farmer dependence on chemical fertilizers and sped up the rehabilitation and greening of mined out and mine tailing areas, transforming these into vegetative land and mini-forests. She developed soil-based biofertilizers for fruit trees, agricultural crops, reforestation species and ornamentals which enhanced absorption of water and nutrients, improved soil properties, increased yield, and is highly applicable in organic farming. These technologies have been put into commercial use in the Philippines as well as in other countries.

FLORDELIZA HIDALGO BORDEY
Deputy Executive Director IV
Philippine Rice Research Institute
Science City of Muñoz
Nueva Ecija

For having improved the competitiveness and income of Filipino rice farmers through efficient and effective stewardship of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). Under her stead, more than five million bags of certified seeds were distributed to over two million farmers in 57 provinces nationwide. This initiative contributed immensely to achieving record-high palay output at almost 19.3 million tons in 2020 and 2021 thus secured the country’s rice supply. Her holistic approach in creating an e competitive environment for farmers involve constructing dedicated processing and storage facility for nuclear and breeder seeds, strengthening farmers’ groups, providing extension services and enhancing the e-Binhi Padala, a digital seed distribution platform which allowed real time gathering of data on seed delivery and distribution.

REY MANCERA CUEVA
Director III
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
Agusan del Norte Provincial Office
Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte

For his immense contribution in alleviating the plight of the rural poor in the province of Agusan del Norte. Having to trek for hours through hills and valleys, take risky habal- habal rides and face insurgents did not discourage him from going to areas deemed unreachable. He conscientiously made sure that the presence and support of the government is felt in peace-challenged villages by offering training and livelihood programs, enhancing food security through farm schools, introducing first aid and basic life-support modules, and promoting employment through the setting up of agri-tourism villages.

PGEN GUILLERMO LORENZO TOLENTINO ELEAZAR
Chief
Philippine National Police
Camp Crame, Quezon City

For his significant contribution in upgrading crime prevention capability. He championed the setting-up of the Integrated Command and Control Center (IC3) of the Anti-Cyber Crime Team which enhanced the communication system used in crime surveillance, prevention and solution, central emergency response, and data and information transmission to all police stations and operating units. As NCRPO chief, he is credited for averting the spread of COVID-19 during its first wave in March 2020 thru the effective implementation of varying degrees of community quarantines, providing strategic direction on border control to restrict unnecessary movement of people and ensure the safety of health workers and other essential personnel.

ANGEL BALISI ENCARNACION
Agricultural Center Chief II/Scientist I
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
Department of Agriculture
Tuguegarao, Cagayan

For institutionalizing improvements in the fisheries sector through the design of postharvest facilities that comply with industry standards, follow food safety rules and reduce income loss of fisher folk. Despite budget limitations, he persevered and conducted research on alternative technologies and livelihood opportunities that include processing of seaweeds into noodles and chips, production of smoked eel and processing of oyster mushroom powder. His stock assessment study in Cagayan Valley is now widely used in formulating evidence-based policies and programs for the sustainable utilization, development, conservation, and management of fisheries and aquatic resources.

DR. GERARDO DIZON LEGASPI
Director IV
Philippine General Hospital
University of the Philippines - Manila
Ermita, Manila

For charting and carrying out a visionary course for the Philippine General Hospital as a premier institution for medical service, training and research. Significant initiatives during his watch include the computerization of UP-PGH systems, processes and services; establishment of the Pay Hospital, launching of the UP Varsity Wellness Program, completion of the UP-PGH Access Hub as a Center for Children with Disabilities and increased investment in research. His leadership and response to the pandemic is unparalleled as he remained at the frontline with PGH’s Crisis Team in protecting the welfare of medical and non-medical staff, delivering the highest level of service to reassure the public of the hospital’s unwavering commitment to quality care and to increase public confidence in vaccines.

DR. ROSE MARIE ROSETE LIQUETE
Executive Director IV
National Kidney and Transplant Institute
Diliman, Quezon City

For providing hope and helping patients with end-stage organ failure regain quality of life through transplantation. As the first Filipino woman transplant surgeon, she pushed for the creation of satellite kidney centers in government and private hospitals, selflessly sharing her expertise and expanding learning opportunities for medical professionals on kidney and organ transplantation to ensure accessible renal care and to promote organ donation. She worked for the inclusion of transplantation and dialysis services in the country’s health insurance package to make renal care more affordable. As Executive Director of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute, she led initiatives to make the institution at par with global standards in terms of patient management, transplant success outcome, infrastructure requirements and logistical support.

HOPE BEHIND BARS PROJECT
Associate Professor V Bernadeth B. Gabor (team leader),
Associate Professor III Joanne R. Lobrino,
Assistant Professor III Nomer N. Varua, and
Administrative Assistant II John Robert S. Garcia
Bataan Peninsula State University
City of Balanga, Bataan

For their display of compassion in action and for bringing hope to People Deprived of Liberty (PDL). The group’s in-prison skills development program gave the PDL purpose and direction as they were able to finish technical and vocational courses, engage in micro-entrepreneurship activities and be productive individuals even if behind bars. The project’s impact extends to life after jail as it has helped PDL gain self-confidence and boosted self-esteem as some of HOPE’s beneficiaries have landed decent jobs locally and abroad. The program’s viability has prompted the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology to replicate it in other jail facilities.

OUTPATIENT DRUG TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION CENTER (ODTRC)
Medical Specialist III Dr. Clarette Rosario Pano-Dy (team leader), Nurse I Herwin C. Siong, and Health Education and
Promotion Officer III Jayvee O. Moltio
Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center
Baguio City

For its diligence and commitment in waging the war against drugs through the efficient operation of the drug treatment facility, adopting a whole-of-government approach in pursuing its anti-drugs advocacy. The facility has assessed thousands of drug dependents on the severity of their substance dependence and provided them with appropriate interventions. Most of these drug dependents have graduated from the primary care program and have been given another chance to turn their life around. With the Center expanding its operations to cater to patients not only from the regions but also nearby provinces, it has served as the benchmark for effective drug treatment and rehabilitation.

2021 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION PAGASA AWARDEES

Dr. ESTER BATTAD FLORES
Supervising Science Research Specialist/Scientist I
Philippine Carabao Center
Department of Agriculture
Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

For her significant contributions in the National Genetic Improvement Program (GIP) of Philippine riverine and swamp buffaloes through the establishment and implementation of a structured breeding program, establishment of a molecular genetic laboratory, and development of a genetic evaluation model for estimation of genetic parameters and breeding values. She is also a prime mover of the Central Animal Genetic Data Management Program which aims to create the institutional structure for the preservation of local livestock and poultry by developing a genetic testing protocol.

CARMEL BONIFACIO GARCIA
Supervising Tourism Operations Officer
Provincial Government of Catanduanes
Virac, Catanduanes

For her novel and creative ideas that helped boost the tourism industry of Catanduanes. She collaborated with different government agencies to improve access to tourist attractions, increase the number of accredited accommodations and develop water activities to make the island attractive to tourists. These initiatives yielded a multiplier effect on the province’s economic development, local products promotion, poverty alleviation, environmental conservation, and employment generation opportunities for women, indigenous communities and young people.

HADJURIA CORNELIO GONZALES
Master Teacher I
Tagabakid Elementary School
Department of Education
Mati City, Davao Oriental

For her significant role in giving due dignity to the Kagan Tribe with the establishment of the Kagan Tribal Council which fought to be recognized by the National Commission on Indigenous People as an indigenous group. As a result of the recognition, the Kagan people now enjoy access to basic social services that include free education and scholarships, exemption from certain employment requirements and participation in policy formulation. She is also instrumental in the social awakening of the Kagan people with her initiatives on gender equality and women empowerment, youth training and development, and livelihood generation.

COVID-19 CRISIS MANAGEMENT TEAM
Deputy Executive Directors III Dr. Romina A. Danguilan (team leader) and Nerissa M. Gerial, Department Manager III Dr. Joseph Michael A. Jaro, and
Medical Specialist III Dr. Glenda Eleanor P. Pamugas
National Kidney and Transplant Institute
Diliman, Quezon City

For the team’s proactive and innovative response in providing medical services to COVID-19 patients. The team led the crafting of NKTI’s COVID-19 Manual of Operations which laid down necessary guidelines in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of infected patients. Emergency Room personnel were trained to strictly follow the protocols at every stage of patient care, leading to more accurate diagnosis, faster and more responsive patient care and response. These systematic approach enabled NKTI to accommodate all cases brought to them by other medical facilities. The team is also credited for administering Hemo Perfusion (HP) as treatment for patients with severe to critical COVID-19 with mortality rate and increased survival chances from 32% to 54%.

JOBSCOUTS: PATHFINDERS OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Project Development Officer IV Roy V. Martinez (team leader), Senior Labor and Employment Officers Gregoria L. Ugay and Girly M. Vista, Labor and Employment Officer I Jessa Mae A. Sarona, and Administrative Aide VI Quiverlie M. Barrientos
City Government of Tagum
Tagum, Davao Del Norte

For bridging the employment gap by providing needed guidance to job seekers through the Career Employability Skills and Assessment Test, career and employment coaching, and maintaining the Barangay Education and Employment Desk. With these interventions, placement rate of Tagumenyos’ increased from 75.84% in 2017 to 98.05% and 95.20% in 2018 and 2019, respectively. Even with the continuing COVID-10 pandemic, the group was able to place 81.79% of the applicants in 2020.

TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION TEAM
Executive Director Reynaldo V. Ebora, Chief Science Research Specialist Noel A. Catibog (team leader), Senior Science Research Specialists Abigail F. Gueco and Lucy A. Lastimosa, and Science Research Specialist II Mae A. Dagaas
Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development
Department of Science and Technology
Los Baños, Laguna

For significantly improving the knowledge management ecosystem of the country’s agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources sector thru technology transfer activities to higher education institutions, research and development facilities, and learning and development organizations. The team advocated Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and trained researchers and technology transfer officers from 51 SUCs and research institutions. As a result, 1,681 IP applications that include 204 patents, 608 utility models, 128 industrial designs, 90 trademarks, and 651 copyrights were filed in the last three years. The team’s efforts in innovation management jump started knowledge and technology transfer which is key to advancing the welfare of farmers, fisher folks, and small-scale entrepreneurs.

2021 OUTSTANDING PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OR DANGAL NG BAYAN AWARD

JOHN LAUMOC ALCAZARIN
Administrative Aide I (Utility Worker I)
Municipal Government of Numancia
Aklan

For his display of pagkabaeaka, an Akeanon word which means compassion in the discharge of his duties in protecting marine life. He initiated the establishment of the Numancia Agri-Fishery Conservation and Protection Unit to monitor aquatic resources, coastal areas, and shorelines; record species; identify protected areas for organisms and species to ensure continuous reproduction; and engage conservation groups and scientists for the preservation of aquatic life. He patrols and monitors the coastline and helped complete the mapping of the Numancia’s artificial reef. Despite meager resources, he led education campaigns for the preservation of sea turtles, dolphins, and whale sharks which has buoyed the municipality’s tourism industry especially when sightings of the said sea creatures became more frequent.

ANTHONY DURANTE ATAS
Administrative Aide VI
Commission on Audit - Regional Office I
San Fernando City, La Union

For exemplifying commitment to public service, efficiently performing varied roles and tasks over and beyond his post as Administrative Aide VI: repair and maintenance of office equipment and facilities, carpentry, plumbing, painting, driving, landscaping, electrical works, completion construction projects. With his multiple skills, COA Regional Office 1 was able to save substantial amount on labor costs, apart from having a reliable handyman always ready to attend to tasks even without additional compensation. During the pandemic, he helped ensure safety and protection, diligently sanitizing work stations and fabricating document receiving hubs.

LUCIA JACINTA SANTIAGO BENTER
Medical Technologist I
Municipal Government of La Trinidad
Benguet

For her responsiveness to the people of La Trinidad during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring that the infection is well-managed and spread of the virus averted with the extensive swabbing and contact tracing activities she led. She was on-call to conduct swab tests both on the living and the dead, regardless of weather conditions and terrain and even during holidays and weekends. As the lone medical technologist of the municipality, she renders laboratory services, working extra hours and days without additional compensation.

DON SEAN ARVIE VALENZUELA BUENCAMINO
Instructor I
Aurora State College of Technology
Baler, Aurora

For his perseverance in developing information systems which greatly contributed to the efficiency in the delivery of services of ASCOT as an educational institution, generating savings in millions of pesos for the government. These systems include the ASCOT Human Resource Information System which systematically store, arrange, and generate employee information; the Online Entrance Examination System which enabled test administration thru mobile phone and computers; the Certificate Management System which generates and stores training certificates; and the Virtual Accreditation System which facilitates online accreditation of the program offerings of ASCOT.

MA. THERESA HERMOSO CRISTE
Master Teacher I
Department of Education - Schools Division of Cavite
Trece Martires City, Cavite

For her exemplary performance and immense contribution to the Alternative Learning System (ALS) in the delivery of quality basic education for out-of-school children, youth, and adults. She pioneered projects such as the Municipal Summit, Mushroom Metamorphosis Garden, Barangay Radio Station, Ugnayang Barangay, Oplan Sagip Kalusugan, Projects e-LOADS, Tulong Gabay sa Guro at Paaralan Project, Project Kalinga, Barangayan sa Paaralan, and Stakeholders Day which actively engaged stakeholders and contributed to the betterment of the school and the community.

Dr. JOSE JONAS DIÑO DEL ROSARIO
Medical Specialist III
Philippine General Hospital
University of the Philippines Manila
Ermita, Manila

For being a quintessential servant-leader in the span of his career as a cardiologist, researcher, teacher, mentor and administrator of the University of the PhilippinesPhilippine General Hospital. He revolutionized the practice and training of pediatric cardiology with pioneering interventional cardiac procedures which became a standard of care in the country. He introduced the non-surgical transcatheter treatment of congenital heart disease, allowing every Filipino, regardless of economic status, to avail of the procedure. COVID-19 presented substantial challenges in the delivery of surgical care to patients, but despite the risks, he continued to attend to infected patients and perform lifesaving cardiac procedures.

SHERWYNE TUBAL MANLANGIT
Teacher II Cagraray
Elementary School
Department of Education
Bato, Catanduanes

For the display of creativity to instill the love of learning to his students. As a mobile teacher, he served the farthest barangays of Bato which posted a notable number of dropouts due to the school's inaccessibility. Through innovative strategies, he was able to encourage students to go back to the classroom: Kabarangay Ko, Tatabangan Ko, which provided school supplies and learning materials essential to concrete experiential learning; Kumustahan sa Barangay, a consultative forum which improved the learning experience; Pa-training Mo, Para sa Kinabukasan Ko! a skills training program which improved competencies of the learners; and Radyo Edukasyon Ko, which uses two-way handheld radios for real-time student-teacher interaction.

AQUILINO RONQUILLO MAPILI JR.
Administrative Aide III
Municipal Government of San Jose
Occidental Mindoro

For his perseverance and indomitable spirit in the delivery of civil registry services to the geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas in the municipality of San Jose. Unmindful of his personal disability, he initiated the Mobile Civil Registration System (MCRS) wherein Municipal Civil Registry staff went to remote areas, including those occupied by Indigenous People. Said initiative led to the registration of 4,646 IPs - Mangyans, Hanunuos, and Buhids who forego the registration of their children’s birth due to the dangerous eight-hour trek to the civil registry office. Having them registered is a critical step in the provision of social services to the IPs.

MARKSON BOSQUILLOS MEJIA
Education Program Specialist II
Department of Education-Schools Division of Sorsogon City
Sorsogon

For resolutely carrying out ingenious ways to stir interest in Mathematics and for developing evidence-based educational innovations designed to improve numeracy and math literacy skills. Using gamification, digital exercises, math games and puzzles, strategic interventions such as the math facebook e-classroom and other practical application of arithmetic among students, he helped improve the rating of zero/nonnumerates in the Division of Sorsogon City for five consecutive years. He collaborated with private institutions to produce modules and diagnostic tests designed to improve learning styles. These initiatives have been adopted by the Schools Division of Masbate, Naga City, Iriga City, and Cavite and replicated in many more areas.

ANALYN CLIMACO PEREZ
Head Teacher III
Dina-ut Elementary School
Department of Education
Altavas, Aklan

For going beyond teaching in the four walls of the classroom, extending assistance to learners, their parents, and the community. She pushed for the conversion of the Dina-ut Primary to an elementary school, ensuring that all requirements are met - availability of classrooms, sufficient enrollees from kindergarten to Grade 6, and teaching staff. She partnered with government and private institutions for the construction of additional classrooms and a concrete bridge so that students may safely cross the river and reach their school. Through the Adopt-A-Child project which provided educational assistance to Indigenous People scholars, through Gulayan sa Paaralan which brought healthy greens to families’ tables, and through other feeding and nutrition activities, she was able to address the needs not only of students but of the community.

2022 PRESIDENTIAL LINGKOD BAYAN AWARDEES

DIONISIO DE GUZMAN ALVINDIA, PhD
Director IV/Scientist IV
Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech)
Department of Agriculture
Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

For introducing innovation to empower and inspire stakeholders in the agriculture sector via maximizing land use, increasing productivity, and ensuring sustainability, resulting in improved food adequacy and rice sufficiency in the country. Dr. Alvindia’s researches resulted in the development of plant-based, sustainable, and eco-friendly approach to postharvest diseases in various tropical crops, and the invention of problem-oriented and effective bio-pesticides with bacteria and plant extracts as active ingredients. These inventions in pest and disease control are now commercially adopted as alternatives to synthetic agrochemicals, which is considered a win-win for the consuming public, farmers, and the planet.

CYNTHIA PALMES SALOMA, PhD
Professor 12/Executive Director Philippine Genome Center
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs University of the Philippines System
Diliman, Quezon City

A scientist, molecular biologist, mentor, and innovator, Dr. Saloma laid the infrastructure for genomics research in the country and the foundation by which genomic biosurveillance is now part of the arsenal for pandemic preparedness. With her leadership, the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) was able to provide the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases with science-based genomics data critical for the whole-of- nation approach management of the COVID-19 pandemic. Until now, she continues to push the PGC team to embark on relentless capacity-building to forge research collaborations with various stakeholders and the international scientific community.

BSP CASH SERVICE ALLIANCE CORE TEAM
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Malate, Manila

Team Leader: Ralph William Celis Meris, Bank Officer VI
Members:
Ruth Ciriaco Gonzaga,
Director Lilia Catris Guillermo,
Assistant Governor Jann Ryan De Ocampo Jose,
Bank Officer IV Reynaldo Florencio Toribio Zipagan,
Director

For establishing a future-proof, responsive, and resilient initiative vital to the post- pandemic recovery of the Philippine economy. CSA is a strategic shift from heavy reliance on notes issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) toward ensuring adequate supply of cash in circulation in support of critical economic transactions. In 2021, 36% of the cash requirements of banks in the Greater Manila Area amounting to PHP287 billion were sourced through the CSA. The 28 banks that actively participated in the CSA were able to strengthen their networks, ensure business continuity, and lower their operating and transport costs through reduced trips to the BSP. In addition, these banks collectively saved service fees amounting to PHP19 million for deposits and withdrawals from the BSP.

DIGITAL ONBOARDING SYSTEM TEAM
Land Bank of the Philippines
Malate, Manila

Team Leader: Althon Caballero Ferolino, Senior Vice President
Members:
Grace Ofelia Lovely Valles Dayo,
Vice President Aurelia Marcelo Lavilla,
Assistant Vice President Sylvia Cebu Lim,
Senior Vice President Carla Buena Mirabueno,
Division Chief

For the display of commitment to the public and responsiveness in the development of the Digital Onboarding System (DOBS), a client-centered initiative that allows customers to conveniently and safely access LBP’s services. Since its launch in 2018, DOBS has recorded a total of 2.12 million accounts opened online. It helped simplify the account enrolment process, and reduced the account opening time of customers from 45 to just 10 to 15 minutes. These are reflective of LBP’s steadfast commitment to deliver accessible and innovative digital solutions to the Filipino people in response to the changing times.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY AFFAIRS OFFICE-CARMONA
Municipal Government of Carmona Carmona, Cavite

Team Leader: Rosebelle Ligaya Mercurio, Municipal Government Department Head I
Members:
Merlea Oesmer Alegre, Daycare Worker II
Jerrold Zamora Hernandez, Daycare Worker II
Jenalyn Babila Papango, Daycare Worker II
Angelica Maniquiz Victorio, Disability Affairs Officer I

For ensuring that equal opportunity is provided to persons with disability (PWDs) with the creation of the Comprehensive Approach Response Education and Rehabilitation (CARER) Program, an education and livelihood initiative that caters to children and adolescent PWD learners. The Persons with Disability Affairs Office-Carmona, Cavite was able to further transform CARER from an avenue to prepare children with disabilities for integration into regular school, to a holistic program that offers PWD learners and graduates not only education, but also career prospects and livelihood opportunities through technical training and income-generating activities, making them capable and confident in dealing with mainstream society.

STARBOOKS
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Science and Technology Information
Philippine General Hospital
Institute DOST Complex, Bicutan, Taguig City

Team Leader: Alan Concepcion Taule, Chief Science Research Specialist
Members:
Arjay Carandang Escondo, Information Systems Researcher III
Alfon Buot Narquita, Senior Science Research Specialist
Nelly Agpawa Ngangay, Science Research Specialist II

For revolutionizing the concept and use of a library with the development of interactive kiosks that host learning media such as text, audio, and videos related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosks or STARBOOKS have been proven effective in forging inclusiveness by bringing information and knowledge resources to people and communities at the fringes of society in the country. In turn, people are able to maximize such knowledge for educational advancement, disaster readiness, and even entrepreneurial opportunities. Due to their portability, the kiosks can be relocated anywhere in the country, even in off-grid sites, conflict areas, and remote indigenous communities.

2022 DANGAL NG BAYAN AWARDESS

ADELINE PEDRO BAARDE
State Auditor IV Commission on Audit Tuguegarao City

For her earnest demonstration of the highest standard of ethics and integrity in the performance of her functions as state auditor. She audited the accounts of the municipal treasurers of the LGUs of Palanan in Isabela and Piat in Cagayan, which resulted in the restitution of cash shortages and the filing of appropriate charges against the accountable officers. Through her vigilant monitoring, the government was able to recover more than PHP8 million from implementing Commission on Audit Decisions and Notices of Suspensions.

GEORGINA MORALES BULASA
Social Welfare Officer III
Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VIII Tacloban City

For her exemplary adherence to the norms of conduct and ethical standards serving as a model social worker. She works with children in conflict with the law (CICL) through center- based rehabilitation at the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth. As case manager and the concurrent head of the Center, she provides intensive individual and group therapy sessions, assists them in attending court hearings, submits progress reports, and testifies before the court to facilitate the discharge of the CICL from rehabilitation. She also partnered with institutions to provide alternative education and skills training, ensuring that CICLs will be productive members of the society.

ROWAN LASALITA CELESTRA
Elementary School Principal II
Department of Education Buenavista Elementary School
Sorsogon West District Sorsogon City

For his zealous commitment to public service through the provision of quality education manifested in the numerous community programs and projects implemented, which led to strengthened stakeholder engagement and community empowerment. For one, the E-Nay.com helped capacitate 150 mothers to be learning facilitators for their children at home, resulting in increased enrollment from 2019–2021, reduced number of non- readers and struggling readers, zero dropouts, and increased participation of parents in school activities. Principal Celestra co-founded the Kindness Station, a community pantry initiative which encouraged people to give, share, and take what they need during the pandemic. It has served at least 35,000 families and has been adopted in several provinces throughout Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

THEA MARIA RICA SUMANG DEL ROSARIO
Administrative Assistant II
Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office III
City of San Fernando, Pampanga

For her professionalism as displayed in the discharge of her duties with the highest degree of excellence, intelligence, and skills evidenced in her immeasurable contributions in improving the organizational performance of DSWD Regional Office III. In her capacity as chapter president of the Social Welfare Employees Association of the Philippines (SWEAP), she led the standardization of membership, hospitalization, burial, and savings withdrawal processes; digitized members’ records for ease of access; developed payment record bookkeeping for ease in computation of claims; and initiated online transactions of SWEAP services region-wide.

REYMOND DECIAL GONZALES
Customer Associate
Land Bank of the Philippines
Zamboanga Main Branch, Zamboanga City

For his strict adherence to Land Bank of the Philippines’ customer-centered orientation in extending prompt, courteous, and efficient service to clients. When Zamboanga City was placed under the Enhanced Community Quarantine, he continued to perform his duties, bravely facing travel restrictions, logistical challenges, and risk of infection. He ensured that all LBP branches within his jurisdiction had sufficient cash requirements crucial to continued economic activities. His efforts were especially helpful to the beneficiaries of the government's Special Assistance Program.

ADRIAN ANARETA JANDUSAY
Planning Officer II
Municipality of Sampaloc Quezon

For refusing to be confined to what is in his job description and instead strived to deliver beyond what is expected of him, not just as Planning Officer II, but as computer operator, hardware technician and troubleshooter, mapper, and instructor by teaching foundational digital literacy, particularly in the use of office software and applications. He was credited for the efficient deployment and operationalization of Sampaloc’s e-Business Permit and Licensing, e-Tricycle Permits and Licensing, and the Tech4Ed Center, among others. His dedication to work also went beyond official working days and hours. He willingly lends his personal equipment to ensure that performance commitments are delivered within agreed timelines.

JU-IM TEFORA JIMLAN
Head Teacher I
Department of Education
Tamalagon Integrated School Tangalan, Aklan

For upholding public interest, particularly student welfare, over and above personal interest. His painful experiences as a child growing up in Marawi motivated him to be the best teacher he can be, knowing that education is a major factor in changing his students’ life. He developed innovative teaching approaches and information materials such as Tuklas-Aral, Bisita-Kumustahan, Modyul mo, Hatod Ko, among others. He also pioneered the development of the Eco-School Toolkit, which promotes advocacies in science and environmental sustainability and protection. His display of strong work ethics and leadership made him a role model for colleagues and students alike. He is active in community work volunteering as a responder during Typhoon Odette and organizing donation drives for COVID-19 frontliners.

ANTONIO LOTERTE MORADA
Librarian II
Curriculum and Learning Management Division Department of Education
Regional Office V Legazpi City

For remaining true to his public service calling and not discriminating against anyone, especially the poor and the underprivileged. He advocated for the prioritization of projects that are responsive to the needs of learners identified with learning difficulties and those experiencing extreme poverty. He initiated the Shelter for Learners project to create a conducive learning environment and has benefited students from Daraga, Camalig, and Ligao City. He institutionalized the Bike for Learners project, which provides mountain bikes for learners with no means of transportation. He organized donation drives and visited schools to provide supplies, books, instructional materials, and toys for students. Using his personal resources, he is also known to distribute groceries, give financial assistance, and provide transportation allowance to less fortunate students.

RIZALINA RAMOS NACPIL
Teacher III
Department of Education
San Manuel Elementary School Tarlac City Schools Division Tarlac City

For manifesting exemplary conduct in the performance of her duties. Not only is she a force to reckon with in advocating for student welfare, but she is also a pillar in the community due to her enabling initiatives. For instance, the Project Kaagapay Mo, nutrition centers, and greenhouse projects are means to provide sustainable livelihood, in support of her conviction that poverty should never hinder a child from learning and education. Her initiatives resulted in decreased malnutrition, reduced student absenteeism, and significant cut in school drop-out rate.

DR. ANNIE CLAIRE BOTENGAN PEKAS
Medical Specialist III
Luis Hora Memorial Regional Hospital Bauko, Mountain Province

For being accountable to the people at all times, serving them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty, and efficiency, and acting with patriotism and justice, Dr. Pekas continues to be the epitome of a lingkod bayani. A surgeon by profession, she is known to step forward and take the lead in high-risk settings such as attending to COVID-19 wards, intensive care, and medical emergencies. She was the main initiator in the establishment of Luis Hora’s Ambulatory Surgery Unit, Physical Rehabilitation Center, and a fully functional Endoscopy Tower. She is also one of the founders of the Emergency Responder 26, a volunteer rescue group in the Mountain Province composed of individuals from various government agencies equipped with the necessary skills in Basic Life Support, Cardiovascular Life Support, and rescue operations.

2022 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION PAGASA AWARDEES

AILENE BATULAN AÑONUEVO
Chief Education Supervisor
Department of Education Schools Division of Panabo City
Davao del Norte

For making education more accessible to indigenous peoples or IP. Her research on the alarming dropout rate of IP learners due to the distant location of their schools, as well as her dedication to initiate the project and establish partnerships with donors, led to the construction of Balay Paglaum para sa Estudyanteng Lumad. The facility is able to provide Grades 7 to 12 learners with temporary shelter as well as daily basic necessities. Balay Paglaum has achieved zero non-reader and zero dropout records, and a number of its IP beneficiaries have already finished secondary education.

EDWARD ADOLFO BARLAAN
Professor VI
University of Southern Mindanao
North Cotabato

For his pioneering works on plant breeding and genetics that greatly helped the agricultural industry. He developed molecular primer kits for cacao, coconut, oil palm, and palm species, which help in distinguishing genuine variety of the plant, thereby allowing farmers to source high-quality planting materials and improve their productivity and profitability. He developed probe kits for early detection of pathogens, which saved the banana industry from disease outbreaks. He also enabled molecular fingerprinting used to support the coconut hybridization program of the Philippine Coconut Authority, and to help identify palm species for diversity conservation.

PABLITA RASONABE CABARLES
Master Teacher I
Department of Education Manga National High School
Tagbilaran City, Bohol

For transforming Manga National High School into a certified Integrated Diversified Organic Farming System Learning Site. The site’s rocky terrain did not stop her from intensifying the school’s Gulayan sa Paaralan Program. She introduced container gardening and edible landscaping while implementing various strategies to improve the viability of crops, vegetables, and ornamentals. With the program’s success, the school has become a benchmarking destination for local and foreign visitors, and its students have become more interested in agri-preneurship.

Dr. FULBERT ALEC RODRIGUEZ GILLEGO
City Government Department Head I (City Health Officer)
City Government of Legazpi
Legazpi City, Albay

For the successful implementation of the city’s medical and health programs. He expanded the Sagip Kalusugan Program, an award-winning nutrition program that initially catered to infants and children but now serves all age groups, especially the most vulnerable sectors. He was instrumental in the establishment of the strategically-located Buyuan and Banquerohan Birthing Facilities to serve residents in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas. He also lobbied for the creation of vital health positions for the Health Manpower Program, which expanded the workforce by 95 percent.

COMMUNITY-BASED RICE MUSHROOM PRODUCTION TEAM
Bataan Peninsula State University City of Balanga, Bataan

Team leader: Rina Quiambao Paguia, Assistant Professor IV
Members:
Christian Misola Balba, Associate Professor I
Mirasol Macaranas Rosano, Administrative Aide VI

For uplifting the lives of rice farmers in Bataan by introducing and promoting an integrated farming system approach through mushroom production, vermin composting, and off- season vegetable production using rice straws. The team's research-based technology transfer training, capacity building on crop diversification, and entrepreneurial skills development for farmers have significantly improved the latter’s production capacity, productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability. The team also established cooperatives to help farmers increase their income by producing and marketing mushroom and mushroom-based food products. This has also resulted in making Bataan known as an excellent producer of mushroom varieties aside from rice as its prime commodity. The extension project not only helped the rice farmers, it has also been instrumental in the province's overall agricultural sector growth.

eGOV TECHNICAL TEAM
Provincial Government of Davao De Oro
Nabunturan, Davao de Oro

Team leader: Joyzel Roxas Odi, Provincial Government Department Head
Members:
George Dan Gil Macarayan Duran, Computer Programmer III
Wilfredo Manon-Og Galagala, Information Technology Officer II
Antonio Sale Salarda Jr., Computer Maintenance Technologist II
Antonio Salvo Simene, Information Technology Officer II

For effectively harnessing and championing eGovernance in improving public service delivery in Davao De Oro through the development of various ICT systems. Despite limited financial resources and ICT infrastructure, the team has created award-winning digital systems such as the blood distribution management system, document management system, fund utilization management system, call DDoc, 1DDoHelpline, household profiling and needs assessment, COVID-19 testing information system, and Davao De Oro website and DDO iPortal. These solutions promoted ease of doing business and government service delivery, supported the province's pandemic response, established interoperability among agencies, and improved work operations and processes of the local government. The team's ICT development program also enabled citizens to be digitally literate and empowered them to avail and use the province’s frontline service applications.

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