QC’s honors 11 individuals, 5 institutions during 13th Gawad Parangal Awards

QUEZON CITY, Oct. 22 (PIA)--Eleven individuals and five (5) institutions received this year’s Gawad Parangal Awards as Quezon City continues with its tradition of honoring outstanding individuals and institutions that have made achievements that inspire and exert a positive impact on society.

Now on its 13th year, the prestigious award, which is now officially called the Quezon City Manuel L. Quezon Gawad Parangal, pursues the tradition of accomplishment and excellence first exemplified by Manuel L. Quezon when he envisioned and created the city.

The following are the Gawad Parangal awardees: 2015Most Outstanding Individuals Raul C. Pangalangan (legal); Alberto M. Galarpe (public service); Amuerfina Aguinaldo Melencio-Herrera (Justice); Kara Patria David (Journalism); Basilio Esteban Villaruz (Arts);Ma. Lourdes C. Mangahas (Journalism); Secretary Mario G. Montejo (public service); Jaime Miguel G. Belmonte (business); Brillante Manguerra Mendoza (film)Rodolfo B. Modelo (education);Leonor Magtolis Briones (economic and finance); Most Outstanding Organizations/ InstitutionsTechnological Institute of the Philippines; Philippine Orthopedic Center;Project Noah (National Operational Assessment of Hazards);Go Negosyo; and Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko

During the awarding ceremonies, Mayor Herbert M. Bautista called on all the citizens of the city, including city officials, to unite as he urged “Team QC” to continue to work for the accomplishment of the city’s various development programs.

The event held at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on October 19, 2015 was attended by House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr, representatives of QC Districts, Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte, members of the City Council, barangay chairs and officials, city department heads, other city officials and guests.

The award recognizes exemplary, responsible partners in building the city and the country whose standards of service and performance are largely unsurpassed.

The awardees have varied interests and passions and cover multiple areas – from governance; social work and community development; media, entertainment and cinema; arts, culture and literature; medicine, science and technology; to business, humanitarian works, education, sports and the judiciary. Their contributions are just as diverse.

The Manuel L. Quezon Gawad Parangal is the QC Government’s way of extending its gratitude to the exceptional individuals and institutions so their good examples may flourish. (PAISO QC/RJB/SDL/PIA-NCR)

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