San Luis Fiesta ‘09 Day 4: 50 Outstanding Citizens

One of the highlights of the 50th Founding Anniversary and Patronal Town Fiesta of San Luis, Aurora, the municipal government bestowed the 50th Outstanding Citizens Award to residents who have brought honor and pride to the municipality through their accomplishments in their respective fields.

On her message, Municipal Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson one of the night’s awardees congratulated all of the recipients. She also said that the 50 Outstanding Citizens symbolizes every one of us and since we are one community their success is also our success and their honor is also our honor.

The 50 Outstanding Citizens were chosen for their contributions, leadership, visions and for their volunteer services to the community. Awardees were evaluated based on the evidence and support presented in the nomination as to the nature and scope of the accomplishments, and on the committee’s own knowledge of the nominee’s qualifications. The screening committee was headed by the Task Force Golden Jubilee Chairperson Ms. Veneranda C. Marzan.

The awardees in their respective fields are:
BUSINESS – Mr. Ronald Almonte, Ms. Beatriz Ong, Ms. Annaliza C. Tangson
PERFORMING ARTS – Mr. Romeo John G. Arcilla
RELIGION – Fr. Miguel Floro D. Avenilla, Ptr. Robert A. Dadero, Fr. Erlito G. Poblete
EDUCATION – Mr. Arturo R. Amazona, Ms. Tessie A. Ramirez, Sr. Imelda V. Bautista, Mr. Rolando Bernardo, Mr. Felipe A. Bihasa, Mr. Dionisio P. Dukha, Ms. Nida V. Hugo, Mr. Reynaldo F. Licay, Mr. Agustin O. Miemban, Ms. Socorro B. Pimentel, Mr. Ferdinand Romano, Mr. Eutiquio DL. Rutaquio, Mr. Joseph B. Usita, Mr. Joseph G. Kuizon
SOCIAL WORK – Ms. Eloisa D. Borreo, Ms. Aida H. Rutaquio
MILITARY SERVICE – Mr. Gregorio Q. Buencamino, Col. Zorobabel S. Laureles, Mr. Norwin Romeo P. Tolentino
PUBLIC/ GOVERNMENT SERVICE – Mr. Rogelio S. De Vera, Mr. Elibert L. Hernandez, Mr. Elmer G. Kuizon, Ms. Marietta H. Lopez, Mr. Teodoro T. Marzan Jr., Ms. Perla Sarenas, Ms. Marilou M. Saturno, Hon. Annabelle C. Tangson, Hon. Mariano C. Tangson, Mr. Agripino A. Teh San, Mr. Rafael A. Teh San, Mr. Herman C. Torres
AGRICULTURE – Mr. Rogelio B. Marzan, Mr. Roberto G. Lopez, Mr. Domingo R. Porte
MEDICINE – Dra. Bernadeth U. Gonzaga, Ms. Maria Corazon L. Malapit, Dr. Charlou G. Pabillo, Dr. Cezar B. Pimentel, Dra. Marie Grace L. Yambot
LAW – Atty. Adolofo V. Nabor, Judge Oscar B. Pimentel, Atty. Edmundo H. Seña
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH – Mr. David M. Rigor Jr.

Part of the 50th Founding Anniversary, all municipal mayor of San Luis was also recognized. They are Hon. Cesario A. Pimentel (1959/1967-1985), Hon. Rosauro R. Tangson (1960-1967/1986), Hon. Severino A. Marzan (OIC -1987), Hon. Angel P. Mendoza (OIC – 1988), Hon. Annabelle C. Tangson (1988-1998/2007-present), Hon. Benigno B. Olivar (1998) and Hon. Mariano C. Tangson (1998-2007).

Both previous and present Vice Mayor and Sangguniang Bayan members of the municipality were also given recognition.

The Gabi ng Parangal was held last August 24, 2009 at the Municipal Plaza. The event was hosted by the Task Force Jubilee Members Mr. Resty Bautista and Mrs. Zenaida Z. Rivera.

The pictures from the awarding ceremony:

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