SAN PABLO CITY, Laguna — The City Government of San Pablo formally recognized its outstanding citizens during the awarding ceremony of the Natatanging San Pableños held last night, May 7, at the San Pablo City Convention Center, as part of the city’s 86th founding anniversary celebration.
The event was attended by the awardees and their families, department heads of the city government, members of the Selection and Awards Committee, and media representatives.
This year’s honorees are Francis E. Emralino for Science and Technology Education; Albina DG. Gutierrez for Educational Leadership; Edzel A. Ramos for Transformative Education; Jimmy V. Hernandez for Arts and Culture; Arsenia M. Emlano for Business Entrepreneurship; Frederick Nicasio M. Torres for Social Entrepreneurship; Susan N. Alcazar for Business Administration; Dr. Mercydina M. Caponpon for Health Services; Rendell R. Laluon for Youth Leadership; Mark Rome M. Race for Finance and Accounting; Police Senior Master Sergeant Ma. Danica Eve A. Camado for Police Community Relations; and Police Executive Master Sergeant Edwin A. De Mesa for Law Enforcement.
Najie B. Gapangada, chairperson of the Selection and Awards Committee, said the recognition highlights individuals who have demonstrated exceptional contribution to their professions and to the development of the city and the wider community.
The Gawad ng Natatanging San Pableño is institutionalized under City Ordinance No. 2015-49 and forms part of the annual Charter Anniversary celebration. It aims to honor citizens who have shown exemplary dedication and service in their respective fields.
The City of San Pablo traces its foundation to Commonwealth Act No. 520, signed by then-President Manuel L. Quezon on May 7, 1940. May has also been declared Heritage Month under City Ordinance No. 2018-53.
Members of the Selection and Awards Committee include Rt. Rev. Monsignor Jerry V. Bitoon of the San Pablo Cathedral; Vladimir Asprec of The Wednesday Herald; Lerma Prudente of the Cultural Center of San Pablo; Dr. Gerlie Ilagan of the Department of Education; and Roy Empalmado of the San Pablo City Tourism Council.
The secretariat for the awards was led by Malu Migrino of the City Tourism Office and Rolly Inciong of the City Information Office, under the supervision of An Mercado Alcantara, City Tourism Officer for Special Projects, who oversees tourism, arts, culture, and heritage programs of the city government.
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