Four OFW families nominated for MOFYA 2017
BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 11 – Four (4) Overseas Filipino
Worker (OFW) families have been nominated for this year’s regional search for
Model OFW Family of the Year Award (MOFYA) in Caraga Region.
Now on its 12th year, MOFYA was conceptualized to
recognize outstanding achievement of OFW families who have maintained family
solidarity and have used the gains of working overseas in achieving success
within their families, communities and the society at large.
This year, three families are nominated for the Land-based
Category: OFW Victor Caparoso Cuba, who used to be a heavy truck driver
overseas hailing from Tago, Surigao del Sur; OFW Jason Sigfred S. Seril from
Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, a technical consultant in his stint in Korea; Dr.
Rolando C. Hordista, an optometrist both in the Philippines and abroad, a
resident of Trento, Agusan del Sur; while only one was nominated for the
Sea-based Category, Filseaman Napoleon J. Jovita from Surigao City, who worked
overseas for 28 years.
The families were nominated by different
organizations including religious, socio-civic and OFW family circles both
Philippine-based and abroad.
Meanwhile, the regional screening and selection
committee who shall assist the region in choosing this year’s winners consists
of top caliber personalities from the different sectors. Representatives from
different corporate sector, religious groups, academe, non-government
organizations, land-based and sea-based sectors shall comprise the board
chaired by DOLE Caraga Regional Director Chona M. Mantilla, CESO III.
An awarding ceremony will be held on September 16,
2017, Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at VCDU Prince Hotel Grand Convention Hall, Villa
Kananga, Butuan City.
The winning family for each category will represent
the region in the national selection to be held in Manila on December 4, 2017.
(JPIM, OWWA-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
Provincial partners and stakeholders awarded on
TESDA’s Araw ng Parangal
By Robert E. Roperos
BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 11 (PIA) – Partners and
stakeholders were recognized during the conduct of the 2017 Araw ng Parangal of
the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) - Caraga held
recently in one of the local convention centers in the city.
In his welcome message, TESDA-Caraga Regional
Director Ashary A. Banto underscored the contributions of the partners and
stakeholders of the agency saying that the success and accomplishments of
TESDA-Caraga can be attributed to the strong partnership, good relationship and
linkage between and among the Technical-Vocational Education and Training
(TVET) providers and trainers, and industry partners.
Institutional awardees from the province of Agusan
del Norte include: SR Metals, Inc. (2017 Provincial Kabalikat ng TESDA Award –
Industry Category); Arne A. Madarieta, (2017 Provincial TESDA Idol); Edilberto
R. Tamiok and Mel-Ann L. Gerona (2017 Provincial Tagsanay).
Recognized partners and stakeholders of Agusan del
Norte Provincial Office are as follows: Emmie V. Yanong, Engr. Julio P. Carlon
Jr., Elizabeth Marie R. Calo, LTC Glenn Joy U. Aynera of the Philippine Army,
Balanghai Eagles Club and the Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte.
Agusan del Sur institutional awardees are led by
Vermar C. Cubarol (2017 TESDA Provincial Idol); and Engr. Jermy E. Divinagracia
(2017 Provincial Tagsanay).
Local chief executives of the province were also
recognized for their support to the programs of the Agusan del Sur Provincial
Office. They are Mayor Ambrosio Lim of La Paz, Mayor Leonida P. Manpatilan of
Esperanza, Mayor Myrna S. Mondejar, and Mayor William E. Calvez of Trento.
Likewise, Engr. Vivencio P. Ocite, VPO Rosario Agro-Industrial Development
Cooperation, Inc. President was also recognized during the event.
The local government unit of Alegria, Surigao del
Norte thru the leadership of Mayor Rene G. Esma is this year’s Provincial
Kabalikat ng TESDA awardee of the province and received a plaque of
recognition. Also, Ms. Dylen Mantiza, 2017 Provincial Idol was recognized.
Leading the list of awarded partners and
stakeholders are prominent officials of the province composed of: 1st District
Cong. Francisco Jose F. Matugas, 2nd District Cong. Robert Ace S. Barbers and
Surigao del Norte Provincial Governor Sol F. Matugas.
Other awardees include: Felicitas M. Gonzales; DPWH
Surigao del Norte 1st Engineering District; Engr. Roger A. De Dios, Mines and
Geosciences Bureau (MGB)-Caraga Regional Director; Gigaquit Mayor Elvira A.
Egay; San Francisco Mayor Guia P. Sabanal; Del Carmen Mayor Alfredo M. Corro
II; Malimono Mayor Wallace R. Sinaca; Tagana-an Mayor Cesar B. Diaz, Jr.;
Taganito Mining Corporation, PNP-Surigao del Norte; ADNAMA Mining Resources,
Inc.; Engr. Dulmar M. Raagas; Saint Paul University – Surigao Campus; BJMP
Surigao del Norte District Jail; PNP-Burgos Municipal Police Station; Surigao
del Norte College of Agriculture and Technology (SNCAT); Surigao Education
Center (SEC); BJMP Surigao City; and Department of Education – Surigao City
Division.
Meanwhile, the Local Government of Carmen led the
institutional awardees of the Surigao del Sur Provincial Office as this year’s
2017 Provincial Kabalikat ng TESDA awardee. Ms. Richelyn L. Dagoc also received
her plaque being the 2017 Provincial TESDA Idol while Marlinda M. Tidalgo was
adjudged 2017 Provincial Tagsanay.
The provincial office’s partners and stakeholders
who were given recognition are Carmen Mayor Jane V. Plaza; San Miguel Mayor
Alvaro S. Elizalde; Cantilan Mayor Philip A. Pichay; Tandag City Councilors
Rey-Vic M Geli and Bernardo C. Urbiztondo, Jr.; SURE-FM Radio; dxJS Radyo
Pilipinas – Tandag City; TNTV 6 Tandag City; Real Radio FM Tandag City; 36th
Infantry “Valor” Battalion; and PNP-Surigao del Sur.
The provincial office of Dinagat Islands has also
awarded its partners and stakeholders whose support to the programs of TESDA
has made the agency popular in the province. Cong. Arlene “Kaka” Bag-ao of the
lone district of Dinagat Islands led the list together with Gov. Glenda B.
Ecleo, and Vice Governor Benglen B. Ecleo.
Other awardees are Gaspar Rodriguez of GREAT
Center, Inc.; Cagdianao Mining Corporation; Emma Y. Mausisa; Rudolfo J.
Napalla; Merlie A. Bantayanon; Myrlinda J. Navarrete; Rex A. Diaz; Tita A.
Edera; Benjiemen T. Vargas; Elvis A. Dela Merced; and the Local Government Unit
of Cagdianao.
Awardees recognized by the Northern Mindanao School
of Fisheries, a TESDA-administered school in Agusan del Norte, are Forester
Norman A. Asugan, CENR Officer of DENR-CENRO Nasipit; Ms. Adelfa B. Pace,
General Manager of Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort; Dr. Nancy U. Ramirez of Toyota
Motors Philippines – Butuan; and Matabao Brgy. Capt. Edna A. Tabanao.
Agusan del Norte Provincial Training Center
awardees: Fit Cars Service Center; MEVEC Corporation; LGU-Cabadbaran City;
Office of the Agusan del Norte 2nd Congressional District; and SR Metals, Inc.
Awardees from the Provincial Training Center of
Surigao del Norte were: Charlz Construction and the Hinatuan Mining
Corporation.
The 2017 Araw ng Parangal was the highlight of the
23rd TESDA Anniversary Celebration in Caraga Region, which was anchored on the
theme: “Malasakit at Pagbabago… TESDA, Susi sa Kaunlaran.” (TESDA-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
