Fallen Marawi Hero, Associate Justice and LT Generals among PGLU Honoress

[wp-svg-icons icon="user" wrap="span"] By: Jane T. FLores - [wp-svg-icons icon="calendar" wrap="span"] Date: February 23, 2018

 PFC Jethro Estacio, the Scout Ranger from Parasapas, Rosario, La Union who sacrificed his life in holding the line and covered for his fellow soldiers as they would recover and protect the hostages. His body was mangled and burned by terrorists, while some parts had been removed. It took almost a week to have found and recovered the remains of Jethro, almost unrecognizable, evident of so much suffering and ordeal. Jethro has been confirmed by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan as one of the honorees (posthumous award) for this year’s Pammadayaw.

Annually, during its foundation anniversary, the Provincial Government of La Union honors those who have greatly contributed for the progress and development of the Province and its people. It likewise recognizes the men and women who hails from La Union whose bravery and heroism made a great impact not only to the peace and order in the province but to the whole country as well.

This year, for PGLU’s 168th foundation anniversary, there are 36 awardees. There are three awardees for the Saranay Award, the highest award given by the province, to include LT GEN ROLANDO JOSELITO D BAUTISTA, the Commanding General of the Philippine Army; HON. SAMUEL R. MARTIRES, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines and LT GEN GLORIOSO V MIRANDA, Retired Commanding General of the Philippine Army and currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Bases Conversion Development Authority. The Diego Silang Award, an award given to non-resident of the province has only one recipient, who is ENGR. ASHLEY ANTONIO from the Department of Health- RO1.

There are 27 La Union Service Awardees, 20 of which are the soldiers who hails from La Union and fought  during the Marawi siege, to include, PFC JETHRO FIL C. ESTACIO (Posthumous Award); PFC HERMAN D ABAT, PFC JOMAR B ABUAN, SGT DIONY C ANDRADA, 1LT MARK ROLLY BACANI, CPL MARLON M BANAYAG, SGT DANILO V BAÑEZ, CPL JESUS A CABRERA, CPL JOHN CARLO V DISO, 2LT JORDAN C ESTACIO, SGT ROMNICK C ESTACIO, PVT DENVER D ESTOESTA, SGT JERRY B GAGUCAS, MAJ RICK L GANUELAS, CPL CHRISTOPHER GIL N GARCIA, SGT TEDDY A MACADENDEN, CPL DHARYL NODORA, PVT RANDALL IAN A RIVERA and PFC KLEFT A VELASCO.

The Regional Director of DBM – RO1, DIR. NENITA A. FAILON is also among the LUSA and ATTY. EMMANUEL LORENZO J. MAPILI (POSTHUMOUS AWARD), MS. MARITES BALBIN NUVAL, president of the OFW association in Hongkong, MS. MARY EU ANN R. ORDOÑO, head of the Special Olympics-La Union Chapter; BRIG. GEN. PERFECTO M RIMANDO, JR., Commander, 5th Infantry (Star) Division, Philippine Army and PCSupt ROMULO E SAPITULA, the current Regional Director of the PNP-RO1.

The Abel Award, which is a recognition to NGOs and/or CSOs which are based outside the province but had helped in the implementation of various programs of the PGLU is awarded to SCIENCE OF IDENTITY FOUNDATION COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FOR RESPONSIBLE EXISTENCE (SIFCARE). It is based in Makati City and currently headed by Mrs. Milagros Celeste. SIFCARE implements programs such as the CURMA or the protection and preservation of the habitat of the pawikans in San Juan, La Union.

The Lupong Tagpamayapa of Parian, City of San Fernando, La Union has maintained its high level of performance in the solution of disputes as well as maintenance of peace and order in the barangay, thus, for its third year, the Most Outstanding Lupong Tagapamayapa award is again conferred to them.

There are two awardees for the Kampeon ti Lengguahe; for the media category is the Bombo Radyo-La Union headed by its station manager, Elmer Tubiera and under education category, Ms. Elsa Calado, Education Supervisor of San Fernando City Division, DepEd.

Gwenysa Bamboo Enterprises owned by spouses, Dale and Betty Ramos of Tubao, La Union is this year’s Most Outstanding Entrepinoy Award. They sell products such as soap, shampoo, cookies, supplements, etc. from the activated bamboo charcoal technology.

The awarding ceremonies will be held on March 1, 2018; 2:00 in the afternoon at the Diego Silang Hall, Provincial Capitol, San Fernando City, La Union as part of the activities of the 168th Foundation Anniversary of the province, with this year’s theme, “Spread the Love.”

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