University of Southern Mindanao recognized a total of 178 loyalty awardees and retirees who exemplified commitment and dedication in fulfilling their duties as government employees during the 120th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary held on September 25, 2020 at the USM Administration Skyroom.
With the theme: “Philippine Civil Service @ 120: Public Sector in the Age of Digital Transformation”, the virtual program organized by the Human Resource Management and Development Office (HRMDO) honored 144 loyalty awardees and 34 retirees.
HRMDO Director Engr. WIllie Jones B. Sailing presented bronze service pins to 107 employees who rendered 10-15 years of continuous and satisfactory service in USM; silver service pins to 12 employees who completed 20-25 years of service; and gold service pins to 25 employees who served 30-35-40 years.
Leading the list of awardees are 5 faculty members who devoted 40 years of their continuous and dedicated service to USM, to wit: Dr. Purificacion Cahatian (College of Agriculture), Dr. Lopito Eguia (College of Science and Mathematics), Prof. Gloria Dela Pena (College of Business Development Economics and Management), Prof. Romeo David Libatique (College of Science and Mathematics), and Prof. Farida Piang (College of Education).
SERVICE AWARDEES
Bronze Service Pin (10 Years)
Angelo Agduma, MS
Kathleen Mae Alucilja, CE, MIM
Orfelina Ajero, PhD
Renel M. Alucilja, RPAE, MS
Mitzi Aileen M. Alba, PhD
Saque J. Amilbahar, CE
Astrofil Hyde M. Alcala, MIM
Amando G. Aquino
Dyanne Rhea B. Bana-ay, MAED
Gwen Iris D. Empleo, PhD
Sandra Angela A. Bangcaya, CPA, MBA
Lawrence Anthony U. Dollente, PhD
Estella B. Barbosa, MEAL
Nelia O. Du, PhD
Jigzcel Divine F. Basoy, MS
Cheryl Y. Dulay, DBA
Girlie D. Batapa, MME
Jessie G. Elarde
JMJson C. Bautista, MS
Benedict D. Entera, MST
John P. Baylon, MAED
Irving T. Fajarito, Jr, DBM
Mario M. Bello, Jr, EdD
Ellen Joy M. Farala, MAED
Seth Anthony P. Bello, RCh
Ronald A. Garbin, CE, GE, MS
Christopher A. Benito, CE, MST
Anna Jean S. Garcia, MAS
Kathleen Ivy Z. Bolotaolo, MS
Khristine Joy B. Garcia, MS
Ernesto A. Buenaventura, Jr, MPA, JD
Jovelyn F. Gesulga, MAE
Jessa S. Buisan, LPT
Jurhamid C. Imlan, PhD
April Rose T. Butalid, MEAL
Vinus P. Java, MAED
Marichu A. Calixtro, MAT
Maricar U. Juaneza, MA
Maria Irinea S. Candolita, RCh
Laurel W. Kadingilan
Mary Joy S. Canolas, PhD
Remedios C. Kulidtod, MAED
Lothy F. Casim, PhD
Jeaneth R. Licaros, MS
Miraluna R. Claveria
Clark I. Maarat, MS
Erlmarie P. Crase, MAT
Jean R. Maganaka, MST
Melanio Louie G. Cunanan, RCh
Daryl Mae C. Mamon, MS
Bert K. Dandayog
Cherie C. Mangaoang, PhD
VIctor C. Dapon, MPS
Norquez M. Mangindra, EdD
Bernadeth V. Dapun, CE
Bailyn M. Mantawil, MES
Maricel G. Dayaday, ECE, DTE
Mary Jane B. Martin, PhD
Nerissa G. Dela Vina, MS
Malony F. Martinez, MAEM
Winnie O. Aquino, MALT
Louie Bjan B. Arellano, MS
Khadiguia O. Balah, MS
Elangbai K. Balawag, MAE
Kevin Napoles, MA, JD
Marlene E. Orfrecio, EdD
Normie G. Pabinal, MALT
Leonard M. Paleta, MS
Christine E. Parrocha, MAED
Floreey Mae F. Pascua, MIM
Juneph F. Pelaez, ECE
Marlyn A. Resurreccion, PhD
Fritz May A. Reyes, MAED
Aireen D. Rosete, MS
Avegale S. Roy, MBA
Ma. Ruth V. Sapal
Aileen P. Sarmiento, MBA
Rosemarie R. Sison, MALT
Tamie C. Solpot, PhD
Bonifacio C. Solsoloy, MA
Hazel Ann S. Soriano, EdD
Eduard S. Sumera, MAED, MAT
Maria Elena N. Tanabe, PhD
Gerlie E. Ticbe, MAED
Donnie M. Tulud, PhD
Anamarie B. Uyangurin, MAED
Honey Vincent V. Valle
Juvy A. Vallescas
Mirasol O. Verona, PhD
Pamela B. Villanueva, MALT
Bonabai M. Wali, MALT
Bronze Service Pin (15 Years)
Amorfina R. Acabando
Meliton V. Galang
Vicente T. Delos Reyes, PhD
Julie S. Kamamang
Ferdinand A. Duldulao
Omar K. Mamaluba
Peter G. Elarde
SG. Miguel R. Martinez, Jr
Eimer Estilloso, PhD
Lydia C. Pascual, MS
Fatima S. Salik, MPA
Ariel L. Tangalin
Arsenia B. Testado
Abusama B. Wagia
Silver Service Pin (20 Years)
Melecio A. Cordero, JR, MIM
Jelly Grace B. Nonesa, DSP
Elma R. Elevazo
Ma. Leslie C. Sales, EdD
Zainol C. Gonsang
Vilma M. Santos, MAED
Mantingan S. Kamsa
John Aries G. Tabora, MS
Silver Service Pin (25 Years)
Jonald L. Pimentel, PhD
Virgilio P. Oliva, Jr, MIM
Gold Service Pin (30 Years)
Badrodin S. Abdulkadir, MPS
Shandra C. Gonsang, PhD
Leova C. Cambel, RPh
Helen Grace D. Lopez, MAED
Marivic D. Candari, EdD
Sedra A. Murray, PhD
Gina C. Dapon, MPS
Urduja G. Nacar, PhD
Roland J. Garduque, DVM, MPS
George Q. Neral, MPS
Jennifer R. Pama, PhD
Taha P. Pido, PhD
Samson C. Rapuza, PhD
Rakman A. Sucol, MAEM
Preciosa B. Valmores, MBA
Gold Service Pin (35 Years)
Nancy E. Duque, PhD
Efren E. Mangulama, PhD
Benjamin E. Fortinez, Jr, CE, MS
Marlyn P. Montisor
Ma. Evelia Z. Lim, MPS
Gold Service Pin (40 Years)
Purificacion O. Cahatian, PhD
Romeo David T. Libatique, ME, MAT
Gloria S. Dela Pena, MPS
Farida Y. Piang, MPS
Lopito C. Eguia, PhD
Thirty four (34) USM employees, faculty and staff alike, who retired from government service were also honored. Among them were former Vice Presidents Dr. Lope E. Dapun (Academic Affairs), Dr. Cayetano Pomares (Research, Development and Extension), and Dr. Alimen W. Sencil (Resource Generation and Entrepreneurial Services).
RETIREES
Eleanor N. Abellera, MPS-DM
Judy D. Lim
Artemio C. Alagano, PhD
Jaime B. Maquiran
Emeliana G. Batomalaque, PhD
SG Miguel Martinez, Jr
Leolean Nyle D. Bade, MSC
Alex M. Caballero, RPAE
Larcy D. Cadi, RN
Merly M. Caina, MPS-DM
Quiober D. Calvo
Romulo L. Cena, PhD
Lope E. Dapun, CPA, CBA (Posthumous)
Gerardo Estillore, MD
Conrado C. Evangelista, PhD
Raquel B. Evangelista, PhD
Gloria L. Gabronino, PhD
Herminigildo M. Gutierrez, PhD
Avelino M. Jardin
Jomar B. Jose (Posthumous)
Rogelio E. Mendoza, MAT
Muchtar E. Musa, MAED (Posthumous)
Stella P. Ocreto, MS
Eleuteria P. Paderna
Cayetano C. Pomares, PhD
Milagrina P. Pomares
SG Sambatol L. Sampulna (Posthumous)
Alimen W. Stencil, PhD
Luz A. Taposok, PhD
Leonila M. Tolentino, PhD
Clarita D. Tulang
Nicolas A. Turnos, PhD
Joel C. Valencia
Eulalio M. Vergara, Jr, PhD
September of each year is declared the Civil Service Month by the Presidential Proclamation No. 1050, series of 1997. This is in observance of the establishment of the Philippine Civil Service by virtue of Public Law No. 5 (An Act for the Establishment and Maintenance of an Efficient and Honest Civil Service in the Philippine Islands) on 19 September 1900.
The program organized by HRMDO adhered to the national government’s directives on health protocols such as observing physical distancing and wearing of face masks.
