It’s beginning to look like Christmas!
Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U) honored its exemplary employees during the 2025 Annual Accomplishment Presentation and Awarding of Recognitions, held at the Dr. Ernesto T. Nicdao Sports Center on December 19, 2025.
The event was attended by the University Administrative Council, led by University President Dr. Enrique G. Baking, along with faculty and non-teaching staff from all campuses.
The celebration opened with a thanksgiving mass, followed by the highly anticipated awarding of recognitions, acknowledging the year-long efforts and dedication of individuals across various services.
Gracing the event with a welcome message, Pampanga State U Executive Vice President Engr. Reden M. Hernandez expressed his gratitude to all the participants.
He emphasized that their hard work is the backbone of the university’s success.
“This is a time of recognition for individuals, teams, and units whose dedication, discipline, and passion have transformed plans into outcomes and goals into realities,” said Engr.
Hernandez.
Highlights of the accomplishments, milestones, and achievements of various offices, colleges, and campuses were also exhibited during the activity.
Furthermore, awardees and finalists for Employee of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Extension Unit and Extensionist of the Year, Research Unit and Researcher of the Year, Coaches of the Year, and Service Awardees were recognized.
Below are the individuals honored for their outstanding contributions:
- Researcher of the Year - John Paul P. Miranda, Mexico Campus
- Researcher Unit of the Year - Mexico Campus
- Extensionist of the Year - Santa L. Merle, College of Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Extension Unit of the Year - College of Computing Studies
- Coach of the Year (Academics)
- Eddiebal P. Layco, Senior High School
- Jayson Y. Carreon – College of Business Studies
- Special Citation, Culture and Arts
- Jerone T. Aga, College of Engineering and Architecture
- Andrei Joy J. Vergara, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP)
- Sports – Rolan Randolf I. Garcia, College of Education – Institute of Physical Education (COE-IPE)
- Sports (Finalists) – Mark Anthony A. Castro, Apalit Campus
- Special Citation, Sports – Trisha Anne A. Onofre, COE-IPE
- Employee of the Year - Ella Mae M. Guzman, Administrative Services Office (AdminSO) – Human Resources Management Unit
- Employee of the Year (Finalists)
- Dianne M. Pineda, Finance Management Services Office (FMSO) - Compensation and Other Benefits Unit
- Sarah Marie G. Tolentino, Counseling and Testing Center
- Michelle J. Ocampo, Library Services Office
- Rica Mae N. Cortez, Office of the University President
- Rossbeth B. Liangco, Planning and Development Office
- Joshua Thomas S. Dumas, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services
- Maria Bernadette F. Yalung, FMSO - Budget Unit
- Charmaine C. Laxamana, Graduate School
- Cristal Rio U. Manuel, Career Services and Placement Unit
- Agnes C. Pineda, Office of the University Registrar
- Joy A. Manuel, FMSO - Accounting Unit
- Katherine M. Navarro, School of Law
- Teacher of the Year - Arold A. Parungao, CSSP
- Teacher of the Year (Finalists)
- Christian C. Comeo, Mexico Campus
- Julius Ceazar G. Tolentino, College of Education
- John Ryan S. Tolentino, Laboratory High School
- Kathleen Camilla E. David, Lubao Campus
- Special Citation (Graduate School)
- Dr. Robin B. Dimla
- Dr. Catalino P. Rivera
- Special Citation (School of Law) - Atty. Maria Roldeliza G. Laus
The program also included raffle prizes and employee socialization.
Photo credits: Public and Media Affairs Unit
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