Service and loyalty of faculty, REPS and staff recognized.
In the afternoon of February 21, the loyalty and dedicated service of retired UPD employees were acknowledged at the Parangal sa mga Retirado at Gawad Paglilingkod program at the Abelardo Hall Auditorium.
Service to UPD. Dr. Demetria Bongga (center), former
College of Home Economics dean and the first Vice
Chancellor for Research and Development retires after
fruitful years of service to the University. Flanking her
are (from left) Human Resource Development Office
Director Dakila Fernando, UPD Chancellor Sergio S. Cao,
Vice Chancellor for Academc Affairs Lorna I. Paredes
and Vice Chancellor for Administration
Mary Delia Tomacruz.
There were 130 retirees honored. Of the total, 25 were faculty members, 10 were Research, Extension and Professional Staff (REPS), and 95 were administrative staff.
Among the retirees honored were former Vice President for Administration Martin V. Gregorio; former Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Olivia C. Caoili; former College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP) dean Leslie E. Bauzon; former College of Home Economics (CHE) dean and the first Vice Chancellor for Research and Development Demetria C. Bonga; former National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG) dean Proserpina D. Tapales; former University Food Service director Thelma C. Castillejos; former UP System Budget Officer Victoria M. Catibog; and long-time acting director of the Campus Maintenance Office Emiliano D. Sotalbo.
Ten UPD personnel were recognized posthumously.
Bongga delivered a message on behalf of the retired faculty and REPS.
The former Vice Chancellor said her stint in UP was both a special privilege and a distinct honor. Bongga said she was truly grateful for the opportunity to develop professionally and for the gift of excellent education.
“The years spent serving the University of the Philippines will always be remembered with a great indebtedness and will remain a significant chapter in my life. Teaching or working in UP has become a way of life for many of us who have been part of and witnessed the growth of this University,” said Bongga.
At the same program, seven personnel who have served the University for 40 or more years were given the Gawad Paglilingkod award. They were Luis M. Alarilla Jr. (College of Engineering); Lamberto D. Atienza (NCPAG); Annabelle A. Herrera (College of Science); Zenaida S. Macaspac (Institute of Small Scale Industries); Amelita C. Masecampo (Office of Alumni Relations); Josefina L. Pabellon (National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development); and Roberto D. Paz (College of Education).
The retirees were later treated to merienda cena at the College of Music Courtyard. The area was neatly set up, a much deserved treat for the devoted and selfless service of the retired UP personnel.
—Bino C. Gamba