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DNL award, a challenge to strengthen the desire to help in the development of the country Sec Guevarra

September 18, 2018
GAWAD DANGAL NG LIPI AWARDEES 2018. Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado and Vice Gov. Daniel R. Fernando pose for a photo with the Gawad Dangal ng Lipi 2018 awardees including (from left, first row) Felicito S. Sacdalan, Edwin B. Mag-isa, Dr. Sergio S. Cao, Jaime F. Santiago, Aurora F. Sumulong, Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., Department of Justice Secretary Menardo I. Guevarra, Department of Health Secretary Dr. Francisco T. Duque III, Luceria D. Diego, Marcelina T. Itchon, Most Reverend Bartolome G. Santos, Jr.’s representative Wilfredo Santos, Bishop Ruperto C. Santos’ representative Maria Lourdes Alzona and Justice Maria Theresa V. Mendoza-Arcega’s representative Luis Alfonso Arcega during the awarding ceremony held at The Pavilion in Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center, City of Malolos, Bulacan last night. Also in the photo are (first row, fifth from right) Chairman of Screening Committee 2018 Herminio S. Esguerra, (second row, from left) Board Member Felix Ople, Guiguinto Mayor Ambrosio Cruz, and Board Members Rino Castro, Therese Cheryll Ople, Perlita Delos Santos, Enrique Dela Cruz, Jr., Allan Ray Baluyut, Ma. Lourdes Posadas and Emelita Viceo.

CITY OF MALOLOS – “This award will serve as a challenge to all of us to strengthen our desire to help in the development and progress of our dear country.”

This was the statement of Department of Justice Secretary Menardo I. Guevarra as he represents his 13 co-awardees in an acceptance speech for the “Gawad Dangal ng Lipi” award conferred to them last night at The Pavilion in Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in this city.

He also thanked the Provincial Government of Bulacan for recognizing outstanding Bulakenyos in their chosen field of expertise.

“Ito ay isang karangalang ipagmamalaki namin sa aming kaapu-apuhan at ibabahagi sa aming mga kababayan sa mahal naming lalawigan ng Bulacan,” the justice secretary added.
Guevarra, who was awarded for the Government Service field, was joined by Department of Health Secretary Dr. Francisco T. Duque III for Health; Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. for Public Service in the field of Military Service; Justice Maria Theresa V. Mendoza-Arcega for Judiciary; Bishop Ruperto C. Santos and Most Reverend Bartolome G. Santos, Jr. for Community Service; Marcelina T. Itchon for Trade and Industry; Aurora F. Sumulong for Entrepreneur; Luceria D. Diego for Professional; Nathaniel A. Cruz for Arts and Culture (Journalism); Felicito S. Sacdalan for Arts and Culture (Music); Jaime F. Santiago for Advertising; Dr. Sergio S. Cao for Education; and Edwin B. Mag-isa for Agriculture.

Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado proudly claimed that Bulakenyos in every generation carved the province’s name in the golden history of the country.

“Ang mga pinarangalan ngayong gabing ito ang magsisilbing parola sa kabilang baybayin na magtuturo ng ruta upang masumpungan ng mga bagong Bulakenyo na maglalakas-loob na pumalaot sa dagat ng pakikipagsapalaran,” the governor said.

The Gawad Dangal ng Lipi is the highest distinction the PGB is giving to notable Bulakenyos.

It was previously known as Natatanging Bulakenyo Award and started honoring exceptional Bulakenyos in 1974.

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