Academic and administrative personnel of UP Visayas (UPV) were honored for their invaluable contributions to the University at the Service Awards 2023, held at the UPV Little Theatre, Iloilo City campus on September 25.
These personnel were feted with the Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Performance; the 2023 Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Achievement; the Retired Service Award; the 25 Years Service Award; and the Award for Non-teaching Staff for Earning a Master’s Degree.
The recipients of the 2023 Service Awards are:
2023 Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Performance
Administrative Personnel
Mr. Rufino Tomaquin (Office of the Dean, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences)
Ms. Angela Sara (Office of the Dean, College of Management)
Ms. Mary Jane Castromayor (Graduate School)
Mr. Herbert Nalagay (Office of the University Registrar)
Research, Extension and Professional Staff (REPS)
Ms. Anne Brigette Ledesma (Institute of Fisheries Policy and Development Studies, CFOS)
Mr. John Bert Tutisura (College of Arts and Sciences – BIDANI)
Ms. Teresa Hortillo (Office of Student Affairs)
Faculty
Asso. Prof. Victor Marco Emmanuel Feriols, PhD (Institute of Aquaculture, CFOS)
Prof. Rosalie Arcala-Hall, PhD (Division of Social Sciences, CAS)
2023 Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Achievement
Outstanding Achievement in Research
Asso. Prof. Sharon Nuñal, PhD (Institute of Fish Processing Technology, CFOS)
Outstanding Achievement in Public Service
Prof. Encarnacion Emilia Yap, CFOS Dean (IFPT, CFOS)
Retired Service Award
Prof. Augusto Serrano, Jr., PhD (IA, CFOS)
Asso. Prof. Jerome Genodepa, PhD (IA, CFOS)
Asst. Prof. Nestor Yunque, former UP VP for Administration (Division of Biological Sciences, CAS)
Prof. Vivian Topor, PhD (Department of Chemistry, CAS)
Asst. Prof. Cristituto Rogador (Department of Physical Education, CAS)
Ms. Jocelyn Barcelona (Human Resources Development Office)
Ms. Noemi Grace Palmares (Office of Initiatives in Culture and the Arts)
Ms. Lilibeth Baylon (IA, CFOS)
Mr. Rodriguez Marquez (Batan Mariculture Station, IA, CFOS)
Mr. Antonio Sison, Jr. (Freshwater Aquaculture Station, IA, CFOS)
Mr. David Ulysis Arbizo (IMFO, CFOS)
Mr. Edgardo Golajer (Department of Chemistry, CAS)
Ms. Jocelyn Genesila (Accounting Office)
Ms. Belma Olla (Accounting Office)
Ms. Maria Escrupulo (CDMO)
Engr. Rolando Jamero (CDMO)
Mr. Leon Lucero (CDMO)
Engr. Roger Teves (Sanitation and Water Utilities Section, CDMO)
Ms. Ligaya Gargarita (HRDO)
Ms. Lucy Granada (Office of Continuing Education and Pahinungod)
Ms. Marilou Jover (OSA)
Ms. June Eva Acap (Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs)
Ms. Elora Belmonte (Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension)
Mr. Armando Mooc (Supply and Property Services Office)
Ms. Marietta Tunay (SPSO)
Ms. Ninfa Bandorio (University Library)
Ms. Ma. Tita Noble (University Library)
Mr. Romeo Procalla (University Library)
25 Years Service Awards
Academic Personnel
Prof. Harold Monteclaro, PhD, Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension (Institute of Marine Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, CFOS)
Asso. Prof. Alice Prieto-Carolino (Division of Social Sciences, CAS)
Asst. Prof. Ma. Piedad Palacios (Department of Accounting, CM)
Administrative Personnel
Ms. Ma. Juno Antonietta Genesila (Budget Office)
Engr. Jose Cadiz (Campus Development and Maintenance Office)
Ms. Febe Miayo (OUR)
Dr. Chona Trinidad Parreño (Health Services Unit)
Ms. Mary Lyncen Fernandez (Information and Publications Office)
Mr. Fredo Fanega (Site Development and Reforestation Project, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development)
Non-teaching Staff with One-time Cash Award for Earning a Master’s Degree
Ms. Neyah Grace Cartago, Master of Management (Public Management) (IPO)
Mr. Kimar Gargarita, Master of Management (Business Management) (Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration)
Ms. Chona Herrera, Master of Management (Public Management) (HRDO)
Six academic and administrative personnel gave their responses on behalf of their fellow awardees. Each recalled their personal experiences and contribution in service to the University and how grateful they are for the opportunities provided by UPV.
Prof. Encarnacion Emilia Yap and Prof. Rosalie Arcala-Hall gave responses on behalf of the Chancellor’s Award recipients; former UP Vice President for Administration Nestor Yunque and Ms. Jocelyn Genesila for the Retired Service awardees; and Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension Harold Monteclaro and Ms. Lyncen Fernandez for the 25 Years Service awardees.
The Service Awards 2023 is part of the series of activities for the 76th Year of the UP Presence in Iloilo held in the Miagao and Iloilo City campuses of UPV from Sept. 25-29, 2023.
