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2024 PRESIDENTIAL LINGKOD BAYAN AWARDEES |
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Mr. GLENN MATHEW GUILLERMO BAGGAO For his relentless pursuit of advancing the healthcare service delivery in Cagayan Valley. Under his leadership, he expanded CVMC’s bed capacity from 500 to 1,000, achieving the hospital's vision of being the multi-specialty apex healthcare center of the Northeast Luzon, catering not only to patients in Cagayan, but also from Cordillera Administrative Region and Ilocos Region, while generating more jobs in Region II. His efforts in collaboration and networking led to the establishment of four specialty centers approximately worth PHPP382 million. His initiatives have been instrumental in advancing public health, which provided free healthcare accommodations to 13,289 patients who lacked access to primary healthcare and medication. |
Mr. WILSON AZUCENA BATISLAON For restoring and transforming a 15-hectare municipal-owned abandoned fishpond to a mangrove habitat. He engaged 217 volunteer groups involving more than 1,000 people from the local communities to plant 150,000 mangroves. By raising funds from local, national, and international funding agencies to institute regulations to protect mangroves, he was able to establish the Leganes Integrated Katunggan Ecopark (LIKE) in 2021. LIKE is now one of the learning centers for mangrove enthusiasts, scientists, and researchers from across the globe. It also serves as a tourist destination, which became a source of income for the people of Leganes. His initiatives improved community engagement and awareness on the protection mechanism of mangrove forests, elevate the quality of coastal waters, and lessened vulnerability of coastal communities from storm surges and typhoons. |
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Ms. RACHELLE CUNANAN DELA CRUZ For her consistent demonstration of excellence and dedication as a healthcare practitioner, being the driving force behind the establishment of the hemodialysis unit (HDU) in the Philippine Children's Medical Center, the first and only HDU for pediatric patients in the country. Under her leadership, the unit provided 15,000 treatments for 320 patients in six years despite challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, making it a key service, training, and research facility. She conducted capacity building, developed clinical pathways and monitoring tools, and used research to influence healthcare policies; thus, improving the quality of care and setting higher standards for pediatric nephrology. She also pioneered hemoadsorption in children in the Philippines, a blood purification treatment that saved the lives of critically ill pediatric patients. |
Ms. ANN RAPUNZEL ORTALIZ GANZON For her steadfast commitment and passion for social work, uplifting the lives of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Iloilo. With the firm philosophy that every individual has an inherent worth and dignity, she led, organized, and supported activities and projects that uphold the rights and privileges of PWDs for almost two decades, enabling them to live more fulfilling lives. To support the needs of this sector, she collaborated and entered into partnerships with public and private organizations to provide wheelchairs, assisted devices, and leg and hand prosthetics to the PWDs, saving more than 19 million worth of allocation for the provincial government. She also lobbied for the provision of educational assistance, mental health program, and livelihood programs. |
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Ms. MARCELA MENDOZA NAVASERO For sharing her scientific expertise in natural pest control, safeguarding the agricultural sector of the Philippines. As a frontliner of the Quick Response Team of the National Crop Protection Center, she has been instrumental in the rapid assessments and monitoring of new and emerging pests, managing pest outbreaks, and the discovery of natural enemies of pests for the coconut, sugarcane, corn, and rice industries. Mitigating pest threats in these industries through research and fieldwork resulted in the institutionalization of long-term and cost-effective pest management measures. Her initiatives significantly enhanced the country’s readiness and capacity to manage threats posed by pests, ultimately safeguarding agricultural productivity and food security. |
Mr. SANTIAGO TORDA PEÑA JR. For his visionary leadership that transformed Visayas State University into a premier research and development institution in the Philippines. He upheld academic and research excellence, leading the University to achieve several rigorous accreditations, generating PHP20 million worth of research funds, and expanding national and international linkages. Under his leadership, the university produced 25 high-impact scholarly articles published in peer-reviewed journals. His innovative extension projects including veterinary medical missions, vaccination, drives, pet consultations, and training on animal health and production benefitted hundreds of clientele. |
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HEALTH BEYOND BARS PROGRAM For conceptualizing and implementing the Health Beyond Bars Program, which provides healthcare to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). On its 10th year, this research-based extension program improved PDLs’ health condition and situation through the provision of health education and medical services. From running the program in one jail facility, the team now implements the program in more than 25 jails in Region 3 and 4 jails in Region 4A. Aside from health needs, the team also advocated for the PDLs’ mental and social well-being by providing activities, training, and educational programs. These initiatives resulted in the overall improvement in the quality of life of PDLs. |
ISU CAGAYAN VALLEY CACAO For their significant contributions to increasing cacao production in Cagayan Valley through the establishment of the Isabel State University (ISU)-Cagayan Valley Cacao Development Center (CVCDC). As a research and development facility, the center provides capacity building and extension work on new technologies to more than 1,500 cacao growers, processors and assemblers. The innovations introduced by the team resulted in the development of cacao products, turning it into income-generating projects. A 7-hectare cacao plantation was also established inside ISU to provide more quality jobs and produce competitive products. The team’s efforts forged five technology transfer agreements, developed 14 utility models, and expanded partnerships, generating PHP24 million in resources. |
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PHILGAP CHAMPS For pioneering good agricultural practices (GAP) in Visayas through capacity building of vegetable farms in the region. Starting from zero GAP-compliant farms in 2019, the team has assisted 39 farms in Region 8 and 10 to achieve the PhilGAP certification. By adopting GAP, farms are now producing safe and quality vegetables, adhering to food safety standards and promoting environmental protection and farmers' welfare. The team facilitated market linkages between farmers and institutional markets, increasing income and transforming farmers into farmer-entrepreneurs. |
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2024 DANGAL NG BAYAN AWARDESS |
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REYMAXIMIANO QUITA AQUINO For being a reliable nursing attendant, handyman, and health advocate all in one. He saved BGHMC time and resources for hospital equipment repairs and can be called to respond to medical emergencies even during off days. He exemplifies compassion as he helps dialysis patients, especially those without companion, go through their regular dialysis with ease. |
DARYL BERDIN ARGUELLES For his deep commitment to service in bringing educational opportunities and community transformation to the farthest barangays in the municipalities of Bugasong and Valderrama, Antique. His evidence-based reforms in schools under his supervision such as integration of systems, hiring of additional teachers, and logistics provision resulted to reduced dropout rates, improved completions rate, and better education opportunities particularly in previously underserved areas. |
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MICHAEL IKE MACARIOLA BERTULFO For his dedication and comprehensive work in developing and maintaining Macrohon’s extensive waterworks system ensuring reliable, efficient, and safe water supply. His exceptional problem-solving skills and commitment made him the go-to-kawani in to attend to the immediate repair of pipelines damaged by typhoon, those cut by road widening activities, and other water restoration initiatives. |
JIMMY AWISAN BILLOD For spearheading the establishment of the colposcopy unit at the BGHMC, making it a leading referral center among hospitals in Northern Luzon. He is a dedicated research mentor and passionate advocate for cervical prevention, spearheading the Cervical Cancer Outreach and Training programs in collaboration with public and private stakeholders. He has been in the forefront in strengthening community and public health training services as part of the provision of holistic care for women with premalignant diseases. |
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FLORENTINO NOOL DELA CRUZ JR. For his readiness and willingness to serve and ensure the best customer experience for Baguio City’s Public Library, contributing to excellent library work and significant savings in maintenance. His voluntary service delivered beyond regular working hours underscores his commitment in ensuring that the library is open and conducive for all users. Library-goers generally commends him for “working not just for the salary, but to sincerely help the students by creating a positive study environment conducive to learning.” |
DONNA LYN MATAMOROSA GERONIMO For going the extra mile in advancing inclusive literacy by bringing education closer to the learners of Camarines Sur with her trailblazing innovations and collaborative initiatives. Her research on CAMHI MathTABANG and Project-Based Lesson Plans, promoting effective, efficient, technology-abled, and targeted competency learning in Mathematics resulted to exponential increase in students’ interest and improved performance in Math. |
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ERLY ROSE LEYESA GUZMAN For her ingenuity in initiating the improvement of Lipa City’s Business Permits and Licensing System leading to the creation of a database that allowed her office to efficiently use technology in monitoring and beating deadlines, and extracting reports. This resulted to reduced turnaround time from one week to a day of processing, thus increased client satisfaction. |
RICK OLINO HABANA For spearheading programs that cater to the holistic development of the school, the community and the children initiating literacy programs via reading kioks, supplemental livelihood, nutritional, and feeding activities, and providing medical assistance. These initiatives resulted to addressing learning gap since the reading kiosks were used as a venue to give students eat nutritional food. Sir Rick is also the school’s jack of all trades performing carpentry, mechanical, electric, landscaping, among other tasks that are beyond his official functions or job description. |
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DYECEBEL ALVAIRA PANGALDIN For her significant impact in the lives of out-of-school-youth and out-of-school-adults, creating a transformational facility, the Bahay Pag-asa Community Learning Center, which provides holistic formation/education program with emphasis on basic education, spiritual formation, life skills and livelihood skills to eventually help OSY and OSA achieve their dreams in life. |
Ms. SHIRLEY MAS SIOZON For her responsiveness to the public, transforming her community through education and sustainable livelihood programs, and empowerment and economic revitalization through agricultural innovation. A notable initiative, the MAESTRAH Program was a result of her analysis of the Comprehensive Rapid Literacy Assessment (CRLA) released by the DepEd. She worked with teachers, students and other stakeholders to come up with learning materials to address learning gaps which eventually resulted to improvement in the students’ competencies in reading and numeracy. |
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2024 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION PAGASA AWARDEES |
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ANITA TEMBLOR ANDUEZA For her deep commitment to social welfare and justice that challenged jail stereotypes and transformed detention facilities for the empowerment of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). She revolutionized correctional education by introducing formal programs from elementary to college levels within jails, including a partnership with Bicol University for courses like Industrial Design. Under her leadership, Legazpi City Jail became ISO-certified, focusing on process efficiency and infrastructure improvements, while also launching economic empowerment programs for PDLs through skills training and livelihood opportunities. |
KYLE DAVID VILLASTER ATIENZA For his initiatives that have positively impacted over 8,000 Filipinos and significantly reduced the number of non-compliant 4Ps learners in Marinduque. He taught Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics courses and research during the week and spent weekends conducting outreach and free literacy sessions with his rolling blackboard for in-school and out-of-school learners. He also helped in the creation of the onboarding module for the learning and development of the Schools Division of Marinduque and pushed for the accreditation of their training programs to be credited for Continuing Professional Development of the Professional Regulation Commission, thereby lessening the training costs for teachers. |
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LORDELYN ANISCO BUYO For her exceptional dedication that made education more accessible and opened opportunities for less fortunate students in Region XI. She steered Carmen National High School (NHS) in Carmen, Davao del Norte to become the only Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Assessment Center in the province offering National Certificate II accreditation in eight qualifications, providing 288 learners and industry professionals with valuable opportunities. She also pushed for Carmen NHS to become one of the five schools nationwide to pilot-test the Alternative Learning System (ALS) in senior high school students, which provided quality education to 978 less fortunate learners from 2022 to 2023. |
JEKYLL DUPIO CADUNGOG For his exceptional contributions to information systems development that benefited 818,450 teachers nationwide. He developed nine systems and online applications for data gathering and visualization, a document tracking system that was adopted by the DepEd Regional Office and Schools Division of Zamboanga City, and an Inventory System which reconciled the inventory of personal protective equipment amounting PHP3.5 billion. His outstanding work has been recognized with several accolades, including the Outstanding Employee Award, the Driving Change Award, the Most Innovative Employee Award, and the Subject Matter Expertise Excellence Award. |
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JASMIN FLORES GUTIERREZ For her effort to digitalize processes which led to the improvement of performance and ISO certification of Social Security System (SSS) San Pablo Branch. Outside her regular duties, she developed the Transactions Inventory Management System (TRIMS) to standardize and automate the monitoring of transactions and services at her branch and is now being used by other SSS branches nationwide. She also introduced the use of QR codes for processes to allow transacting members to easily access SSS Online Information and the TRIMS PC to help SSS branches, processing centers, and the transacting public to consistently check the status of claims and applications received. |
JUNE ELIAS VENCIO PATALINGHUG For his unwavering commitment to advancing education that made an impact not only on his students and colleagues but on the whole Davao Region. He introduced innovative teaching methods such as “Reflective Nature Walks Utilizing the Outdoor Learning Environment Program (OLEP)” and “Traversing into School Leaders Experiences in implementing School-Based Management,” which have improved students’ academic performance and garnered multiple awards at regional research congresses. Fueled by the passion to provide accessible education, he provides essential remediation, school supplies, and nourishment to children in need through his community service project, Project KAHIG, while his research enhancement training for teachers dubbed as "Patalinghug's Three-Phased Approach" has inspired teachers in the province to publish high-quality action research. |
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ADELFA TOLOP SALUTAN For her impactful leadership that provided sustainable livelihood programs and empowered women and other marginalized groups in Tagbilaran City. Under her leadership, the Tagbilaran City Livelihood and Community Development Unit (CLCDU) facilitated the establishment of the Tagbilaran City Government Training Facility for Dressmaking and Tailoring and the Bangon ug Abante sa Bag-ong Asenso (BABA) Livelihood Project, initiatives that have trained numerous beneficiaries to create products such as tourist souvenirs, togas, and upcycled bags, which are now sold in malls. To ensure the project's long-term success, she forged partnerships with institutions like Bohol Island State University and The Pilipinas Shell Foundation, leading to the creation of the Tagbilaran City Garments Manufacturing Center—a vital hub for economic empowerment and skills development. |
HECTOR ULIBAS TABBUN For his efforts in integrating agricultural extension and community radio to effectively tackle common development goals in Region II. He spearheaded School-on-the-Air programs that use audio-visual materials to provide 1,626 farmer-enrollees with knowledge on climate-smart agriculture and vegetable production, thereby increasing their productivity and income. He was pivotal in establishing DZDA 105.3 FM in 2015, the first educational radio station owned and operated by the DA Regional Field Office No. 02, reaching a 50 km radius and serving the 3rd district of Cagayan and parts of Isabela. |
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DA CARAGA SOYBEAN ADVOCATES Members: For pushing for research-based approach on local soybean intervention and production to generate more jobs and reduce import dependence. The group's extensive research and collaboration with farmers and stakeholders resulted in the identification and registration of two local quality soybean seed varieties that led to significant improvement in soybean production. Their dedication also resulted in the provision of 7.24 metric tons of quality soybean seeds, leading to an 81.62% increase in area planted and bean production of farmers in Caraga, and ultimately contributing to the Philippines' soybean production output. |
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