Noble Caloocan citizens, UCC Communication studs recognized as Outstanding Citizens during 60th Cityhood Anniversary of Caloocan

Written by Sofia Sacaguing

Caloocan City Sports Complex – Even at the height of the pandemic, Communication Students of the University of Caloocan City arrayed their caliber as the documentaries “Salamat Po Guro” and “Sa Ngalan Ng Ama” won awards during the virtual awarding of the National Council for Children’s Television.

And in honor of students’ valor, the local government of Caloocan bestowed Christian Feliciano of Von Productions; and Sofia Millen Sacaguing, Jessa Mae Barammeda, Jamaicah May Cruz, and Joshua Ashley Cailao of Daloy Productions with a special recognition in the field of film & literature during the Outstanding Citizens Awards (OCA) Night 2022.

Photos by Romel Alcasoda

This successful prestigious event is not just only an instrument to recognize noble works of constituents, but OCA Night is also encouraging more Yusisistas to take part in different national competitions and to raise the flag of UCC among other big universities.

BA Communication program from the university has been recognized for three consecutive years now by the local city as they brought excellence from various national competitions. This became part of the program’s mantra to explore their skills out of their comfort zone.

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As Caloocan City celebrates its 60th Cityhood Anniversary, the city took the opportunity to honor certain individuals from different local government bodies and personalities who have shown a great example of what it means to be a Caloocan citizen. Present in the award-giving ceremony were local based departments of DepEd, PNP, DOH, and sectoral representatives from San Miguel Corporation, Meralco, USAID, Caloocan City Dental, Diocese of Novaliches, Barangays, and many more.

“Napakapalad natin sapagkat ngayong gabing ito ay nabigyan muli tayo ng pagkakataon upang sama-sama nating tanggapin ang Outstanding Citizens Award. At ngayon, mapalad tayo [na] sa ating ika-animnapung taon ng CityHood Anniversary, bumuti na ang sitwasyon… Sama-sama nating gagawaran ngayong gabi ang mga natatangi at huwarang grupo na [nalampasan] ang [mga] hamon [at] nagpamalas ng kagalingan sa iba’t-ibang larangan. Tunay nga naman na ang yaman ng ating lungsod ay ang mga magagaling, masisipag at natatanging mamamayan”, Mayor Oscar Malapitan said on his speech. 

Photo by Romel Alcasoda

On the same ceremony, listed below were recipients of the local city’s special recognition that inculcated social welfare and aided Caloocan in different aspects:

Centenarian Awards

1. Estelita Reluban Tupas of Brgy. 176
2. Sergio Moriente Babuyog Sr. of Brgy. 177
3. Mauro Padagas Antolin of Brgy. 134
4. Segundina Arnaiz Samillano of Brgy. 164
5. Purificacion Laurente Lacsamana of Brgy. 150
6. Carmen Parungao Adel of Brgy 93
7. Genaro de Jesus Hernandez of Brgy, 14 (Posthumous)
8. Felicitas Bote Sarte of Brgy. 62 (Posthomous)

Outstanding Tax Payers

Early Bird/ Real Properity Tax Payer

1. Pedro Untalan Berana (Petra Bianzon) from North Caloocan
2. Lualhati P. Lorenzo from South Caloocan

Early Bird/ Business-Tax Payer

1. Maricel Fernandez Importante of Paws’ Metal Trading from 2nd District
2. Marietta Bautista Manicad of Digitel Cellsite Lessor from 1st District

Corporation Category

1. MERALCO
2. Frabelle Corporation (Frabelle Foods)
3. NLEX Corporation
4. Jollibee Foods Corp.
5. Maxblocks Construction Corporation

Single Proprietor

1. Felipe Chiong (D.N.C. Trading), Brgy. 91
2. Geronimo Perey (Tri-Ohms Engineering), Brgy. 179
3. Raymond Wong (KEMP Mart), Brgy. 140
4. Victor Tan (V.M.C.K. Trading), Brgy. 181
5. Joseph Arellano (J.B. Arellano Enterprises), Brgy. 86

Outstanding Employess

1. Rossana N. Jacinto (BNS, City Health Department)
2. Arcele P. Notario (Nurse V, Caloocan City North Medical Center)
3. Joerny A. Ancheta (SWO II, Office for Senior Citizens Affair)
4. Imelda S. Ratilla (Nurse I, Caloocan City Medical Center)
5. Mario A. Barbosa (J.O., City Social Welfare Development Department)
6. Jennilyn G. Ramos (J.O., CDRRMO)
7. Rey C. Barredo (J.O., PSTMD)
8. Justo M. David (J.O., City General Services Department)
9. Elizabeth C. Orapa (J.O., Community Relations Officer)
10.  Glenda A. Avengoza (J.O., City Environmental Management Department)

2021 Outstanding Barangay/s

Small Population

1. Brgy. 147 – Zone 13 under Pb. Luz J. Mabayo
2. Brgy. 20 – Zone 2 under Pb. Roel A. Esmaña
3. Brgy. 153 – Zone 13 under Pb. Almira G. Lubera
4. Brgy. 55 – Zone 5 under Pb. Darrius C. Estoquia

Medium Population

1. Brgy. 14 – Zone 2 under Pb. Efren B. Dela Cruz
2. Brgy. 174 – Zone 15 under Pb. Gilbert U. Rivera
3. Brgy. 181 – Zone 16 under Pb. Bernardo B. Quiboy
4. Brgy. 187 – Zone 16 under Pb. Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.

Large Population

1. Brgy. 177 – Zone 15 under Pb. Dolores Pacho Asistion
2. Brgy. 175 – Zone 15 under Pb. Ronaldo D. Matias

Special Awards/ Caloocan Outstanding Partners

Film and Literature Category

1. Daloy Productions, UCC
2. Von Productions, UCC

Humanitarian response

1. Most Rev. Virgilio S. David, D.D. (Bishop, Diocese of Novaliches)
2. Most Rev. Roberto Orendain Gaa, D.D. (Obispado De Novaliches)

Special Recognition for Effective Curriculum Implementation in the light of New Normal Teaching and Learning

1. Dr. Jocelyn M. Aliñab (Chief, Education Supervisor, Curriculum Implementation Division, SDO-Caloocan)

Special Leadership Recognition in the Implementation of School Education Project (Secondary Level)

1. Mr. Ferazim R. Dannug (Principal, Bagong Barrio National High School)

Special Recognition, Public Health Services

1. Kalookan City Dental Chapter
2. COVID-19 Pandemic Donor
3. PITMASTER
4. REBISCO FOUNDATION INC.
5. OKADA Foundation Inc.
6. San Miguel Corporation
7. Caloocan City Fil-Chinese Chamber of Commence
8. Philippines Charity Sweepstakes Office
9. USAID’s Research Health Project (RTI International)

COVID-19 Pandemic Supporter

1. Notre Dame of Greater Manila

Six Pillars

1. Dr. Rogelio V. Dazo, Jr. – Most Outstanding Citizen for Public Health
2. PMAJ Rengie O. Deimos – Most Outstanding Citizen for Peace and Order
3. Rev. Fr. Eduardo “Pompon” C. Vasquez, Jr., OMNI – Most Outstanding Partner for Sustainable Livelihood
4. Dr. Ivee C. Perez, Chief Education Supervisor, Schools Governance and Operation Division, SDO- Caloocan – Most Outstanding Educator
5. New San Jose Builders Inc. – Most Outstanding Partner in Infrastructure Development
6. Barangay 170, Zone 15 – Most Outstanding Barangay for Good Governance for Small Population Category (under Pb. Crisostomo R. Contreras)
7. Barangay 28, Zone 3 – Most Outstanding Barangay for Good Governance for Medium Population Category (under Pb. Edgar S. Galgana)
8. Barangay 167, Zone 15 – Most Outstanding Barangay for Good Governance for Small Population Category (under Pb. Antonio L. Reyes)