DOST chief leads 2014 UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awardees

DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo

MANILA, Philippines–The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) has announced the choices for this year’s UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awardees. The outstanding graduates will be recognized at the U.P. General Alumni-Faculty Homecoming & Reunion on June 21, 2014, 4 p.m.,  at Luciano E. Salazar Hall, Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman Campus, Quezon City.

The UPAA Distinguished Alumni Awards are conferred on alumni who have demonstrated in their chosen fields of endeavor extraordinary achievements and excellent contributions that bring about substantial benefits to society and distinct honor to the University. Recognition is given for achievements and contributions that impact the community in which the alumni are or have been active, whether this is at the local, national or international level.

This year’s UPAA Most Distinguished Alumnus is  Department of Science and Technology  Secretary (DOST) Mario G. Montejo, BSME’74.  Secretary Montejo is a gifted multi-awarded engineer and inventor with a long list of technological innovations. Under his leadership, DOST, in partnership with colleges and universities and other organizations, has reshaped its policies and programs to address national problems, develop appropriate technologies, improve industry competitiveness and enhance delivery of social services.

Three alumni are being recognized for  Lifetime Achievement:  Dr. Manuel S. Alba, AA’55 (with honors); BSBA’57 cl;  Engr. Claudio B. Altura, BSCE’57; and  Dr. Jesusa Bagan-Lara, BSN’54 cl

“As what we have been doing the past few years, the UPAA makes a special effort to identify unsung alumni achievers — those whose accomplishments in little-known corners of the country are remarkable but have remained unheralded and unrecognized,” said Ponciano Rivera, UPAA President.

The other alumni awardees for outstanding achievement in various fields are:

Dr. Jesusa Bagan-Lara

Prof. Yvonne T. Chua, AB’81 mcl; MPMgt’10;  Dr. Susanah Lily L. Mendoza, AB’75; MA’85;  Ms. Ma. Regina E. Reyes, AB’00 (for Communication);  Dr. Ma. Amihan Bonifacio-Ramolete, AB’89 cl; MA’96; MA’09; PhD’13;  Dr. Jose Y. Dalisay, Jr., AB’84 cl;  Mr. Carlos L. Esguerra, BSBA’62; and  Mr. Ivan Anthony S. Henares, AB’02; MBA’06; DipURP’08 (for Culture and the Arts);  Dr. Alfredo Mahar Francisco A. Lagmay, BSGeo’87; MS’93 (for Disaster Mitigation);

Dr. Luis Maria R. Calingo, BSIE’76; MURP’78;  Prof. Rolando S. dela Cruz, AB’86 mcl;  Dr. Mariechel Jamias-Navarro, BSDC’77; MS’83’; PhD’92; and  Dr. Jonathan C. Malicsi, AB’66; MA’74; PhD’81; BM’84 (for Educational Innovation);  Mr. Roberto N. del Rosario, AB’72; andMr. Nazario S. Racoma, BSA’68; MBA’72 (for Entrepreneurship and Employment Creation);  Dr. Carmelita Garcia-Hansel, BS’68; MS’75;  Dr. William S. Gruezo, ROTC’72; BSF’72; MS’79; and  Dr. Daisy J. Serrano, BSChem’64; DPubAd’05 (for Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development);

Atty. Rowena V. Guanzon, AB’79; LLB’84 (for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment);  Rep. Isagani S. Amatong, AB’64; MBA’70; and  Arch. Gerardo A.I. Esquivel, BSArch’82 (for Good Governance);  Dr. Carmencita David-Padilla, BS’76 cl; MD’81; MAHPS’05 (for Health Education);  Solicitor General Francis H. Jardeleza, AB’69; LLB’74 cl (for Law and Judiciary);  Dr. Fernando Basilio F. Piedad, BS’58; MD’60 (for Medicine);  Gen.  Emmanuel T. Bautista, MBA’85 (for Peace and Social Cohesion);  Mrs. Ma. Victoria E. Añonuevo, BSBA’71 cl; MBA’75; and  Sr. Marita C. Berbano, BSN’65 (for Poverty Alleviation and Human Development);

Dr. Abundio A. Balgos, BS’76; MD’80; MHA’05 (for Public Health Promotion);  Atty. Teresita J. Herbosa, AB’72 cl; LLB’77 cl;  Atty. Daisy Catherine L. Mandap, AB’79; LLB’85; and  Amb. Virgilio A. Reyes, Jr., MA’78 (for Public Service);  Dr. Porfirio M. Aliño, BS’78; MS’83;  Dr. Alonzo A. Gabriel, BSFT’02; MS’07; and  Prof. Meliton U. Ordillas, Jr., BSME’58; ME’64 (for Science and Technology).
The three UPAA Distinguished Service Awardees are  Dr. Mimosa Cortez-Ocampo, BSHT’67; MS’76;  Dr. Eric S.M. Talens, BS’81; MD’85; MSEpi’01; and theU.P. Singing Ambassadors, founded and conducted by Prof. Edgardo L. Manguiat, BSHRA’83

The  UPAA Hong Kong Chapter  will receive this year’s UPAA Distinguished Service Award for An Alumni Chapter.

Dr. Manuel S. Alba

The eight families who will receive the UPAA Multi-Generation UP Alumni Family Awards are  Fernando S. Algas  Family,  Basil H. Jajurie  Family,  Cayetano-Lardizabal  Family,  Germar  Family,  Jose P. Laurel  Family,  Generoso-Jocson  Family,  Tillah-Rasul-Bernardo  Family, and  Jose Jesus A. Vergara  Family.

For inquiries on the U.P. Grand Faculty and Alumni Homecoming and Reunion, please  contact the UPAA Secretariat at landline numbers 632-9206871, 632-9206868, 632- 9206875, e-mail  [email protected], or cellular phone number 09178372098. You may also visit the UPAA website at  https://www.upalumni.ph.