REX EDUCATION, PARTNERS CELEBRATE OUTSTANDING LGUS IN 2ND GAWAD EDUKAMPYON FOR LOCAL GOVERNANCE AWARDS

FOR the second consecutive year, the Gawad Edukampyon for Local Governance recognizes local government units (LGUS) and their leaders for their remarkable initiatives and extraordinary efforts whose outcomes benefit their communities and help change lives.

This gathering was organized by Rex Education, in collaboration with esteemed partners, including the Department of Education (Deped), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Council, and Center for Local Governance and Professional Development, Inc. (CLGPD). The ceremony was a celebration and heartfelt tribute to the integrity, respect and professionalism, unity of purpose, excellence, and resilience of LGUS and local chief executives (LCES).

LGUS and LCES have integral roles in nurturing their communities, from delivering basic services to going beyond, unfazed by challenges and taking solid action, they contribute to providing quality education and nation-building. As education duty-bearers and public servants, they are resolute champions. Their examples and stories inspire.

Through the Gawad Edukampyon, Rex Education recognizes not only ideals but also celebrates actual results. REX honors all the dedicated LGUS and Lces—education dutybearers improving the lives of fellow Filipinos in the communities they serve.

The 2nd Gawad Edukampyon is also a platform to share their stories, inspire others, and cultivate collaboration among LGUS nationwide.

A total of 37 provinces, cities, and municipalities, along with their respective LCES, were acknowledged for their achievements and innovations during the awarding ceremony held on May 4, 2024, at Novotel, Quezon City.

Here are the recipients of the Gawad Edukampyon for Local Governance Awards:

Gawad Edukampyon for Capacity Development

PROVINCE: Cavite: Hon. Juanito Victor C. Remulla (Governor)

HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY

Manila City: Hon. Maria Sheilah H. Lacunapangan (City Mayor)

Cagayan de Oro City: Hon. Rolando A. Uy (City Mayor)

COMPONENT CITY: Koronadal City, South Cotabato: Hon. Eliordo U. Ogena (City Mayor) MUNICIPALITY: Barcelona, Sorsogon: Hon. Cynthia G. Falcotelo-fortes (Municipal Mayor)

Gawad Edukampyon for Learning Continuity Plan

PROVINCE: Cotabato: Hon. Emmylou Taliňomendoza (Governor)

HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY: Cagayan De Oro City: Hon. Rolando A. Uy (City Mayor) COMPONENT CITY: Balanga, Bataan: Hon. Francis Anthony Garcia (City Mayor) MUNICIPALITY: Cabagan, Isabela: Hon. Christopher A. Mamauag (Municipal Mayor)

Gawad Edukampyon Para sa Barangay

Gawad Edukampyon for Barangay Social Services: Barangay Talipapa, Quezon City: Hon. Atty. Eric R. Yuan (Punong Barangay) Gawad Edukampyon for Barangay Justice, Security, and Disaster Preparedness Barangay Sta. Cruz, Guiguinto, Bulacan: Hon. Emmanuel S. Joson (Punong Barangay) Barangay Caloocan, Koronadal South Cotabato: Hon. John L. Maanay

Gawad Edukampyon for Barangay Governance: Barangay Malvar, Santiago City, Isabela: Hon. Manuel G. Santiago (Punong Barangay) Gawad Edukampyon for Barangay Accountability: Barangay Malvar, Santiago City, Isabela: Hon. Manuel G. Santiago (Punong Barangay)

Gawad Edukampyon for Fiscal Management: Barangay Malvar, Santiago City, Isabela: Hon. Manuel G. Santiago (Punong Barangay)

Gawad Edukampyon for Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD)

Province

BULACAN: Hon. Daniel R. Fernando (Governor) MISAMIS ORIENTAL: Hon. Peter M. Unabia (Governor) APAYAO: Hon. Elias C. Bulut Jr. (Governor) QUIRINO: Hon. Dakila Carlo E. Cua (Governor) SOUTH COTABATO: Hon. Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. (Governor)

Highly Urbanized City

QUEZON CITY: Hon. Ma. Josefina G. Belmonte (City Mayor)

ILOILO CITY: Hon. Jerry Perez Treňas (City Mayor) MUNTINLUPA CITY: Hon. Rozzano Rufino B. Biazon (City Mayor)

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: Hon. Rolando A. Uy (City Mayor)

CITY OF MANILA: Hon. Maria Sheilah H. Lacunapangan (City Mayor)

Component City

SANTIAGO CITY, ISABELA: Hon. Alyssa Sheena P. Tan (City Mayor)

STA. ROSA CITY, LAGUNA: Hon. Arlene B. Arcillas (City Mayor)

TAGUM CITY, DAVAO DEL NORTE: Hon. Rey T. Uy (City Mayor)

ALAMINOS CITY, PANGASINAN: Hon. Arth Bryan

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C. Celeste (City Mayor)

TAGAYTAY CITY, CAVITE: Hon. Abraham N. Tolentino (City Mayor)

Municipality

SURALLAH, SOUTH COTABATO: Hon. Pedro M. Matinong Jr. (Municipal Mayor) MARAMAG, BUKIDNON: Hon. Atty. Jose Joel P. Doromal (Municipal Mayor)

DUPAX DEL NORTE, NUEVA VIZCAYA: Hon. Timothy Joseph E. Cayton (Municipal Mayor) GUIGUINTO, BULACAN: Hon. Agatha Paula A. Cruz (Municipal Mayor)

NAAWAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL: Hon. Dennis L. Roa (Municipal Mayor)

PANDI, BULACAN: Hon. Enrico A. Roque (Municipal Mayor)

OBANDO, BULACAN: Hon. Leonardo DC. Valeda (Municipal Mayor)

The program was also live-streamed via the REX Facebook page. Revisit the ceremony here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/sur9zj6og Ejbwyek/?mibextid=ofdknk

ISAIAS B. UBANA II, PHD Consultant, Center for Local Governance and Professional Development Inc., Jeanne Marie F. Tordesillas, Chief Marketing O cer, Rex Education, Dr. Teresita G. Inciong, ED, D.P.M Vice Chairperson and Executive Director, Early Childhood Care and Development Council (ECCDC), Atty. Dominador D. Buhain, hairman and President, Rex Education, Don Timothy I. Buhain, Chief Executive O cer, Rex Education.