The Programs on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) of Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU), an annual recognition of Honorian employees who excel in their service, unveiled the list of remarkable employees for the academic year 2023–2024 at the University Auditorium on December 9, 2024.

The finalists were selected from the set of nominees submitted to the PRAISE committee last November 20 and were shortlisted based on the scores garnered in the evaluation process.

The complete list of awardees is as follows:

• Employee of the Year (Non-teaching Category) - Mary Ann Singson, Office of the University Registrar
• Teacher of the Year – Isaac Ronquillo, DHVSU Lubao Campus
• Researcher of the Year – John Paul Miranda, DHVSU Mexico Campus
• Outstanding Research Unit of the Year – College of Education
• Extensionists of the Year – Leila Cortez, College of Arts and Sciences; and Reden Paul Rivera, College of Computing Studies
• Outstanding Extension Oriented Unit of the Year – College of Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Coach of the Year (Sports) – Rexan Cunanan, Office of Sports and Development
• Coach of the Year (Academic) – Dr. Eddiebal Layco, Senior High School
• Coach of the Year (Cultural) – Ar. Jerone Aga, College of Engineering and Architecture
• Special Citations (Teacher of the Year) – Usec. Teodoro Gatchalian, Graduate School; Mr. Charlie Padilla, Graduate School; and Atty. Mary Jane B. Dacara-Buenaventura, School of Law

Finalists (Employee of the Year A.Y. 2023 - 2024)

• Kharlo Salonga - Management Information Systems Office
• Jeannez Dimabuyu - Administrative Services Office (AdminSO) - Compensation, Benefits and Other Obligations Unit
• Carmi Guintu - AdminSO – Human Resources Unit
• John Ray Paguio – College of Business Studies
• Anna Margarita Sunga - Finance Management Services Office (FMSO) - Budget Unit
• Mary Jane Jimenez - FMSO - Cash Unit
• Samantha Batalla - Public Relation and Industry Linkages Office
• Joshua Thomas Dumas - Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services
• Ruth Anne Butiu - Office of the Executive Vice President
• Sarah Mae Tolentino - Admissions, Counselling, and Testing Office
• Mary Joy Ann Del Mundo - Office of Physical Plant and Facilities
• Rochelle Rivera – Graduate School
• Carl Justin Basilio - AdminSO
• Manolito Buensuceso - AdminSO - Transportation Services Unit
• Arianne Joy Binungcal - DHVSU Lubao Campus
• Rizza Paguio – DHVSU Lubao Campus
• Marjorie Tam – DHVSU Mexico Campus
• Edgar Manalo – DHVSU Sto. Tomas Campus

Finalists (Teacher of the Year A.Y. 2023 - 2024)

• Sherna Bangalan - College of Social Sciences and Philosophy
• Reden Paul Rivera - College of Computing Studies
• Julius Caezar Tolentino - College of Education
• Jennifer Baluyut - Laboratory High School
• Jeanne Galura - College of Arts and Sciences
• Jeaneth Serna - College of Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Arvin Tuazon – DHVSU Candaba Campus
• Marissa Gigante - DHVSU Porac Campus
• Jocelyn Laxa – Senior High School
• Mark Anthony Castro – DHVSU Apalit Campus
• Arnel Gutierrez – College of Industrial Technology

In addition, DHVSU also recognized employees who have served in government for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 40 years.

The composition of the DHVSU PRAISE Committee, as endorsed by Dr. Enrique Baking, University President, is as follows:

• Chairperson - Engr. Reden Hernandez, OIC-Executive Vice President
• Vice Chairperson: Dr. Ranie Canlas, Vice President for Research, Innovation, Training, and Extension
• Members
  
  • Dr. Dolores Quiambao, Vice President for Student Affairs and Services
  • Ms. Anna Dayrit, AdminSO Director
  • Dr. Luis Lansang, FMSO Director
  • Dr. Eddiebal Layco, Planning and Development Office Director
  • Dr. Phillip Rafael Malate, President of the Non-Academic Staff Association
  • Engr. Anna Liza Nacion, Knowledge Management and Innovation Office Director
  • Ms. Mariefel Capili, DHVSU-Faculty Association President
• Secretary - Ms. Debbie Ann Fatima Barrera

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