To honor excellence in education and service, the Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) Programs on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) committee has acknowledged its roster of outstanding teachers and employees for the academic year 2022–2023. The recognition took place during the Virtual Honors and Recognition Day on August 4.

The awardees were selected through a comprehensive evaluation process that assessed their contributions across various areas.

The Teacher of the Year award was determined based on their IPCR rating, instruction, research, extension and training efforts, professional development, innovative ideas (including cost & time-saving innovations), and potential.

Similarly, the Employee of the Year award was granted to individuals with a strong IPCR rating, who participated beyond the scope of regular duties, showed commitment to professional development, demonstrated innovative ideas including cost and time-saving innovations, and maintained exceptional attendance and punctuality.

Among the 16 finalists, the Teacher of the Year award was bestowed upon Michael Angelo F. Bacani from Laboratory High School.

Meanwhile, the Employee of the Year award was presented to Debbie Ann Fatima N. Barrera of the Administrative Services Office's Human Resource Unit, where she stood out among 20 finalists.

DHVSU also celebrated the Coach of the Year recipients across three distinct categories where Dr. Eddiebal P. Layco from the Senior High School secured the Coach of the Year award in the academic category while Rowell E. Cruz was recognized as the Coach of the Year (Cultural Category) by the Office of Culture and the Arts, and Rexan Cunan achieved the Coach of the Year title in the Sports Category, acknowledged by the Office of Sports and Development.

Below is the complete list of the finalists:

Finalists for Teacher of the Year A.Y. (2022-2023)
1. Laboratory High School - Bacani, Michael Angelo F.
2. Senior High School – Parico, Aldrin D.
3. College of Arts and Sciences - Yalung Thelma P.
4. College of Business Studies - Flores Ma. Jenalyn
5. College of Computing Studies – Rivera, Reden Paul L.
6. College of Engineering and Architecture – Samson, Junelynne U.
7. College of Hospitality and Tourism Management – Sampang, Nikki Rose
8. College of Industrial Technology – Sibug, Genesis G.
9. College of Education – Danganan, Catherine G.
10. College of Social Sciences and Philosophy - -Bangalan, Sherna G.
11. DHVSU Apalit Campus – Santos, Mark Louie L.
12. DHVSU Lubao Campus – Ronquillo, Isaac S.
13. DHVSU Porac Campus – Reyes, Cailvin D.
14. DHVSU Sto. Tomas Campus – Fajardo, Reymond Q.
15. DHVSU Mexico Campus – Penecilla, Elmer
16. DHVSU Candaba Campus – Bondoc, Raniel

Finalists for Employee of the Year F.Y. (2022)

1. Administrative Services Office – Human Resource Unit – Barrera, Debbie Ann Fatima N.
2. Office of the Registrar – Pineda, Agnes C.
3. Planning and Development Office – Dolom, Jennifer B.
4. Office of the OIC, Executive Vice President and Concurrent OIC, Vice President for Administration and Finance – Butiu, Ruth Anne A.
5. Finance Management Services Office – Budget and Finance Unit - Layag, Charito M.
6. Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs – Nacpil. Gerra Mae F.
7. Office of the University President – Cortez, Rica Mae N.
8. Library Services Office – Janapin, Michelle M.
9. Administrative Services Office – Civil Security Unit – Espiritu, Javier D. Jr.
10. Senior High School – Lapira, Edirina G.
11. Office of Occupational Safety and Health – Infante, Trina
12. Office of the Management Information System – Manuel, Reginald
13. Office of Student Services – Santos, Jocelyn S.
14. Mexico Campus – Pangan, Danilo B.
15. Graduate School – Laxamana, Charmaine C.
16. College of Education – Barbieto. Wilma D.
17. College of Computing Studies – Galang, Geraldine T.
18. Laboratory High School – Velasco, Desiree Ann T.
19. College of Industrial Technology – Apolonio, Sharmaine D.
20. Administrative Services Office – Transportation Services Unit – Soan, Elpidio A.

Words by Samantha F. Batalla | DHVSU Public Information Office
Contributed photos from Michael Angelo F. Bacani, Debbie Ann Fatima N. Barrera, Dr. Eddiebal P. Layco, Rowell, and Rexan Cunan