Saturday, April 21, 2007

Magdaluyo Heads Search For Outstanding Aklanons

By ULYSSES ESPARTERO
A prominent educator now heads the 2006 Search for Outstanding Aklanons.
Dr. Reinalda I. Magdaluyo, Dean of the College of Education of Northwestern Visayan Colleges, was chosen to lead a group of well-represented multi-sectoral committee.
Dr. Magdaluyo retired as Assistant Regional Director of the Department of Education, Region VI, Iloilo City. She started as a classroom teacher, earned several promotions, until she was last promoted to Asst. Regional Director.
The prestigious search was revived in 2005 during the first year in office of Gov. Carlito S. Marquez.
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan chaired by lawyer Vice Gov. Ronquillo C. Tolentino approved Resolution No. 04-229 creating a Multi-Sectoral Committee to spearhead the recognition of the outstanding citizens of Aklan.
SP Member Plaridel Morania, sponsor of the resolution, stressed that the rebirth of Aklan as a province under RA 1414 is a significant milestone in the annals of its noble tradition.
A potential awardee must recognize and acknowledge himself as an Aklanon and as such, he should have consistently demonstrated exemplary conduct and ethical behavior. The impact of the nominee’s achievements must have benefited the greatest number of people and for a longer period of time.
Awards will be conferred to outstanding Aklanons in the following fields of human endeavor and achievements: education, government career, public service, fine arts, science, technology, journalism/media, literature, music, invention, religion, soldiery, medicine and law, stage and movies, business and industry and sports.
When it was revived in 2005, the awardees were Dr. Constancio I. Constantino (Education, Posthumous), Atty. Corazon T. Legaspi-Cabagnot (Foreign Service, Posthumous), Bishop Jose Corazon T. Tala-oc (Religion), Atty. Allen S. Quimpo (Government Service), Lt. Gen. Emmanuel R. Teodosio (Soldiery), Atty. Ronquillo C. Tolentino (Journalism), Mayor Herodutos A. Ramos (Entrepreneurship), Suzima C. Marte dela Cruz (Arts and Craft), Brenda M. Lorenzo-Dimayuga (Business and Industry), Emma M. Ilicito-Ceballos (Education), Manolita M. Quimpo-Acevedo (Community Service) and P/Supt. Nemesio P. Neron (Soldiery/Law Enforcement).
In 2006, the awardees were Vellyzarius I. Dela Cruz (Literary and Visual Arts, Posthumous), Lesley S. Mobo (Fashion Design), Dr. Kenneth Eulalio Y. Ilio (Information Technology), Francisco F. Rovero (Fine Arts/Painting), Dr. Emmette L. Custodio (Medicine), Augusto C. Tolentino (Broadcast Journalism), Atty. Alonzo R. Tinagan (Foreign Service), Atty. Plaridel M. Morania (Government Career), Juan P. Dayang (National Journalism), Dr. Ambrosio R. Villorente (Community Journalism), Col. Efren R. Zaide (Business and Industry), Assemblyman Jose T. Tumbokon (Public Service) and Carmen Salas Quimpo (Education).
A prominent educator now heads the 2006 Search for Outstanding Aklanons.
Dr. Reinalda I. Magdaluyo, Dean of the College of Education of Northwestern Visayan Colleges, was chosen to lead a group of well-represented multi-sectoral committee.
Dr. Magdaluyo retired as Assistant Regional Director of the Department of Education, Region VI, Iloilo City. She started as a classroom teacher, earned several promotions, until she was last promoted to Asst. Regional Director.
The prestigious search was revived in 2005 during the first year in office of Gov. Carlito S. Marquez.
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan chaired by lawyer Vice Gov. Ronquillo C. Tolentino approved Resolution No. 04-229 creating a Multi-Sectoral Committee to spearhead the recognition of the outstanding citizens of Aklan.
SP Member Plaridel Morania, sponsor of the resolution, stressed that the rebirth of Aklan as a province under RA 1414 is a significant milestone in the annals of its noble tradition.
A potential awardee must recognize and acknowledge himself as an Aklanon and as such, he should have consistently demonstrated exemplary conduct and ethical behavior. The impact of the nominee’s achievements must have benefited the greatest number of people and for a longer period of time.
Awards will be conferred to outstanding Aklanons in the following fields of human endeavor and achievements: education, government career, public service, fine arts, science, technology, journalism/media, literature, music, invention, religion, soldiery, medicine and law, stage and movies, business and industry and sports.
When it was revived in 2005, the awardees were Dr. Constancio I. Constantino (Education, Posthumous), Atty. Corazon T. Legaspi-Cabagnot (Foreign Service, Posthumous), Bishop Jose Corazon T. Tala-oc (Religion), Atty. Allen S. Quimpo (Government Service), Lt. Gen. Emmanuel R. Teodosio (Soldiery), Atty. Ronquillo C. Tolentino (Journalism), Mayor Herodutos A. Ramos (Entrepreneurship), Suzima C. Marte dela Cruz (Arts and Craft), Brenda M. Lorenzo-Dimayuga (Business and Industry), Emma M. Ilicito-Ceballos (Education), Manolita M. Quimpo-Acevedo (Community Service) and P/Supt. Nemesio P. Neron (Soldiery/Law Enforcement).
In 2006, the awardees were Vellyzarius I. Dela Cruz (Literary and Visual Arts, Posthumous), Lesley S. Mobo (Fashion Design), Dr. Kenneth Eulalio Y. Ilio (Information Technology), Francisco F. Rovero (Fine Arts/Painting), Dr. Emmette L. Custodio (Medicine), Augusto C. Tolentino (Broadcast Journalism), Atty. Alonzo R. Tinagan (Foreign Service), Atty. Plaridel M. Morania (Government Career), Juan P. Dayang (National Journalism), Dr. Ambrosio R. Villorente (Community Journalism), Col. Efren R. Zaide (Business and Industry), Assemblyman Jose T. Tumbokon (Public Service) and Carmen Salas Quimpo (Education).
The committee on the search is scheduled to select and award the Outstanding Aklanon awards on April 25, the 51st anniversary of Aklan province. The Outstanding Aklanon Annual Awards is one of the highlights of the annual celebration of the Separation of Aklan.
Month-long Celebration
Aklan’s 51st anniversary is a month-long celebration which according to Provincial Tourism Officer Roselle Quimpo-Ruiz, "the 2007 celebration promises to be colorful."
It was on April 25, 1956 when Pres. Ramon Magsaysay signed Republic Act 1414 into law separating 17 towns from Capiz to compose Aklan as a province.
"While some of the activities were started few weeks back, major events are scheduled this week," Ruiz added.
The Public Employment Service Office (PESO) officially announced the Summer Program for the Employment of Students (SPES), a province wide summer job project benefiting poor but deserving students.
The activities lined up during the Inter-Municipal Sportsfest Week on April 18-25 are chess, taekwondo, athletics and lawn tennis. The provincial government will also hold an inter-department sportsfest.
According to Provincial Sports Officer Wilfredo R. Neri, the annual sportsfest held as a prelude in the commemoration of the Aklan Day, is designed to develop and foster camaraderie and closer relationship among the young people in the province.
Major foundation events include the Aklan Pina and Fiber Festival Agro-Industrial Trade Fair, April 23-27; Tsibugan sa Kapitolyo, April 23-28; and Market Trends Seminar, April 24.
The activities on April 25 are Thanksgiving Mass at the St. John the Baptist cathedral of Kalibo, Civic and Military parade from Pastrana Park to Capitol Grounds, Flag Raising and Wreath-laying Ceremonies, Commemorative Program, Seminar on Pla-Pla Culture, Hog and Game Fowl Raising and Awarding Ceremonies for the Outstanding Aklanons. /MP

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