De La Salle College of Saint-Benilde commenced its 2023 Service Awards, honoring 190 exceptional faculty and associates for their dedication and commitment to the institution. The awards ranged from Permanency awards to recognizing those who have dedicated a remarkable 25 years to the institution.
To officially kick off the awards ceremony, Ms. Chona Rodulfa, the Director of People and Organization Development Office (PODO), warmly welcomed the Benildean faculty and associates. She reflected on the challenges encountered during the pandemic, acknowledged the ongoing and future challenges, and offered words of encouragement to all.
“Continue to push forward and break through by showing what we are capable of. Giving and doing our extra mile to provide service to our students, to our parents, to our stakeholders, and showcasing togetherness through collaboration, open communication and partnerships,” she said.
In closing, she expressed, “To all our awardees, may you continue to inspire us to be exemplar of Saint La Salle and Saint Benilde.”
After the opening speech, the theater came alive with an energetic performance by Saint Benilde Romancon Dance Company.
Benilde Brother President Br. Edmundo Fernandez FSC delivered an inspirational message to the gathered audience, reflecting on the College's remarkable achievements and future aspirations.
"I am happy to say the last two years have seen us bounce back after many years of challenges," Br. Fernandez remarked, highlighting the College's resilience and progress from the pandemic.
“We continue to have an attitude of renewal and improvement as we intensify our efforts towards internal and external quality assurance through PAASCU accreditation and AUN-QA. We have also submitted to CHED our application for renewal for our autonomous status so that the College would continue to offer new degree programs,” he said.
“True to our goal of helping the Benildean students to be real world ready, we are redesigning our curriculum to maximize the potential of AI,” he added.
In closing, Br. Fernandez emphasized, "With your support, we will continue to innovate courses that will prepare students for jobs that do not yet exist."
Ms. Rodulfa was once again invited to the stage and present the Permanency awards to the following recipients:
- Thomas Edward Chua
- Ma. Ellawyn Rachella Cruz
- Niña Endozo
- Ryan John Flores
- Gail Goodrich Garcia
- Joselito Eduard Goh
- Abraham Gojar
- Philip Adrian Gungab
- Gladys Lazo
- Lamberto Jr. Ongkingco
- Marilyn Pescasio
- Baby Ruth Evelina Reyes
- Catherine Samaniego
- Ruel Rito Seño
Vice President for Administration (VPA) Mr. Juan Ramon Odulio oversaw the awarding of five-year awards to the following honorees:
- Rj Lo Patrick Aligonza
- Ma. Regine Erica Aquino
- Jose Alain Austria
- Maria Carmencita Avila
- James Lambert Barcelon
- Alec Tash Berame
- Aldrin Bercilla
- Aron Renoir Calpe
- Lirio Castañeda
- Philip Cayabyab
- Clifford Rey Chua
- Joan Colisao
- Dayanara Cudal
- Kaypee Dalope
- Eden April Dayrit
- Kayezel De Jesus
- Ma. Melinda Delmonte
- Joana Diñoso
- Joyce Camille Arellano
- Arriane Joy Dullas
- Bennet Dychangco
- Neil Everett Elpusan
- Niña Endozo
- Christopher Erfe
- Bronson Escalderon
- Warren Estioko
- Chellita Flores
- Romar Fortez
- Geraldine Gabrentina
- Maricris Galang
- Emily Garcia
- Erick Christian Gasapos
- Joselito Eduard Goh
- Sean-Luigi Zakiel Gonzaga
- Fatima Mae Guemo
- Jona Hermoso
- Ira Marie Hernandez
- Jhino Ilano
- Maria Armee Javellana
- Johndale Alfred Julian
- Maria Clara Kinoshita
- Noemi Labso
- Ray Alfred Bartholomew Lee
- Gabriel Romeo Lichauco
- Jose Albert Llamas
- Severo Jr. Madrona
- Alden Peter Manrique
- Lia Michelle Navarro
- March Anetonette Ortuste
- Julius Paladan
- Kinacel Pamintuan
- Kris Anllywin
- Marvin Prieto
- Cesar Jr. Ramirez
- Oscar Sherlo Reyes
- Rodrigo Miguel Roque
- Maria Kristine Rubia
- Anna Lorriza Sajona
- Jeremy Aldrich Sanchez
- Desi Marie Sapnit
- Maricris Sim
- Alexis George Somes
- Adrian Somido
- Denise Ann-Marie Suarez
- Jozette Anne Tuquib
- Charlene Marguerite Valondo
- Visconde Carlo Vergara
- John Alvin Villagen
- Danilo Antonio Wieneke
- John Anthony Wong
Vice President for Lasallian Mission and Student Life, Ms. Ma. Nicky Templo-Perez, and Vice President for Innovation, Mr. Jose Albert Llamas, presented plaques to associates who reached the milestone of 10 years to the following awardees:
- Ryan Aguinaldo
- Candice Arboleda
- Rene Arganda
- Karen Barby Asuncion
- Edgar Azcueta
- Romeo Jr. Catap
- Julius Chavez
- Arnold Cheng
- Gabby Concepcion
- Katherine Anne Corea
- Henry De Guzman
- Jesus Dominic Dizon
- Roxoanne Dizon
- Kristine Pearl Domingo
- Iree Dy
- Norman Albert Dy
- Maria Cristina Escario
- Jamilyn Estocapio
- Claire Estoque
- Angeline Estrella
- Ma. Dina Fabian
- Marian Patria Bea Francisco
- April Rose Frigillana
- Jededia Galang
- Mark Anthony Garcia
- Lester Owen Go
- Carlos Joselito Gutierrez
- Rowena Jimenez
- Jayaprakash Kannan
- Beatrice Margarita Lapa
- Celinda Larracas
- Princess Majal Monilla
- Neilvin Navarrete
- Myrlinda Rose Ngo
- Walther Ocampo
- Arlene Palmos
- Viktor Peñas
- Mary Ann Josette Pernia
- Claire Prado
- Ermelo Reyes
- Lexlio Reyes
- Rigoberto Reyes
- Joel Rico
- Catherine Samaniego
- Everlyn Santos
- Rosevie Sevilla
- Lito Tabuldan
- Cromwell Taduran
- Michael Luis Fernando III Tecson
- Jazmin Tugas
- Maria Cristina Tulay
- Rachiel Tumacas
- Alma Yango
- Michael Jason Yap
This was followed by the Vice President for Administration’s awarding of the 15-year Residency to the following recipients:
- Nora Almira Agpasa
- Faisal Jr. Alonto
- Charvie Arreola
- Jeanny Bellen
- Basilia Blay
- Mateo Jr. Borbon
- Ernesto Buendia
- Geroper Cabangunay
- Eleanor Carballo
- Maria Paz Castro
- Glenn Michael Co
- Ruby De La Cruz
- Portia De Mesa
- Jason Edejer
- Louie Estoquia
- Henry Peter Estuche
- Karen Irene Flores
- Elsa Fortes
- Gian Mari Gianan
- Aurelio Jr. Herrera
- Rodel Isaac
- Katrina Juane
- Belvah Joy Lim
- Gerson Lopez
- Dominador Jr. Magleo
- Myra Medrana
- Ruel Nava
- Arlando Oduca
- Paul Amerigo Jr. II Pajo
- Teresita Palor
- Marilyn Pescasio
- Ronald Ramos
- Emelene Recto
- James Rodney Romana
- Sharon Sarmiento
- Eisen Lewis Sy
- Athena Trifonia Tiglao
- Katrina Vargas
- John Paulo Villagracia
One of the recipients celebrating 15 years of service, Ms. Katrina Vargas, from PODO’s Talent Development Unit, took to the stage to share her reflections.
“Thank you Benilde for being generous and for allowing us to grow not only professionally but also spiritually. In every work that we do, we exert our best effort and advocate service and excellence with a heart,” she said.
Chancellor Benhur Ong and Ms. Rodulfa presented tokens to guests who had rendered 20 years of service. The awardees were:
- Mary Grace Abiera
- Gary Ador Dionisio
- Fe Elisha Bañez
- Jester John Buñag
- William Camarao
- Ronald Gerardo Catacutan
- Ma. Concepcion De Claro
- Maridel Dela Cruz
- Evangeline Enriquez
- Nicolas Fungo
- Jenny Lyn Hernandez
- Rizalyn Manalili
- Chrislene Mangahas
- Gilbert Marcelo
- Tyrone Jester Mateos
- Jesus Raymond Mijares
- Irene Penuliar
- Inocencio Jr. Raquenio
- Joel Joan Reyes
- Trinidad Suguitan
Br. Fernandez accompanied Ms. Rodulfa onstage to confer plaques and tokens to those with 25 years of service. The recipients are as follows:
- Jocelyn Castro
- Rogelio Del Cano
- Mary Ann Espinosa
- Beni Alfred Estepa
- Maria Jocelyn Jawid
- Seniel Luna
- Cecile Matubay
The audience was honored with a speech from Mr. Roger Del Cano, who currently serves as the Director of the Center of Educational Technology. He considered the 25 years of his life dedicated to the institution a privilege.
“To me, Benildean service is about enhancing convenience especially during our transition to fully online classes amidst pandemic.” Mr. Del Cano played the role in upholding the College's resilience throughout the pandemic, making it a bit less intimidating for everyone as they navigated through this new experience.
Meanwhile, Ms. Jocelyn Castro, with 25 years of service to the College, shared the invaluable lessons cultivated from her experience and said, “(DLS-CSB) has made me resilient.”
She went on to express gratitude to those who contributed to her success, emphasizing the collaborative nature of achievement by stating, “Success is not done by one person; you are supported by a whole tribe. Tribo ko ang CSB.”
As the awarding ceremony neared its conclusion, and with a few final honorees remaining to be recognized, the Sunrisers, Dr. Chuchi Alcoseba, Ar. Laredo Angelo Carandang, Ma. Elinita, Elison Ragandang, and Caroline Trinidad, were invited onto the stage for a special serenade.
Together, the Benildean community celebrated each awardee for their continued dedication and remarkable contributions that have significantly enriched the Benildean experience.
