In recognition of the years of dedication of Louisian teaching and non-teaching personnel, Saint Louis College (SLC) awarded on Feb. 28 certificates and plaques of appreciation during the Gawad San Luis for Employees 2025, held at the SLC Grandstand.
Rev. Fr. Roderick G.Villamar, CICM, PhD, SLC president, extended his gratitude to the service awardees and retirees in his opening message.
Further, the event recognized the employees for their respective years of service.
10 Years Service Awardees
1. ARCOLAS, Angelica Jane J.
2. BATUANG, Michael John C.
3. CASUGAY, Jake Vincent R.
4. DIPLOMA, Marjorie G.
5. FONTANOS, John Lester G.
6. OBIDOZA, Leslie L.
7. LAMONG-BUMACOD, Criselda M.
8. RESURRECION, Jay G.
9. RIVERA, Almira S.
10. SIAGO, Sonia B.
11. TAGURA, Cristina L.
15 Years Service Awardees
1. ACOSTA, Lee Jordan C.
2. CABACCAN, Marvi T.
3. CALDERON, Christian Dominique B.
4. ESGUERRA, Melvin R.
5. HUFANA, Arneil T.
6. LIM, Joane O.
7. LINDAOAN, Mary Jane B.
8. MUNAR, Agnes G.
9. PRIMO, Ana Maria A.
10. LEONEN, Gracia S.
11. UY, Ron Jake V.
20 Years Service Awardees
1. ARRE, Rochelle A.
2. BERSAMINA, Bernadett C.
3. CONCEPCION, Victor O.
4. DEVISFRUTO, Jay S.
25 Years Service Awardees
1. CARIASO, John N.
2. ESTONILO, Daisy D.
3. FADARE, Maria Cecilia M.
4. RULLODA, Maribel D.
5. SINGSON, Melanie M.
30 Years Service Awardees
1. DILIM, Abraham F.
2. LASCOTA, Nida D.
3. TORCEDO, Marilyn Veronica E.
35 Years Service Awardee
1. RIMANDO, Marife E.
40 Years Service Awardee
1. DE GUZMAN, Lea L.
Retirees
1. DE GUZMAN, Lea L.
2. CONCEPCION, Victor O.
3. FONTANOS, Robert C.
4. DILIM, Abraham F.
5. REYES, Maribel C.
6. LUCERO, Cesar V.
7. MARAÑON, Maria B.
8. DE GUZMAN, Perlita E.
9. SINGSON, Melanie M.
Dr. Lea L. De Guzman, EdD, the sole 40-year service awardee, gave the Response from the Awardees, as she looked back on her journey of “growth and transformation” as a Louisian educator.
“What keeps me going in service? The first key element of my longevity is purpose. Second is the value of passion. The third element is the value of people. The fourth key element is prayer,” said Dr. De Guzman.
Further, she expressed her utmost gratitude to the institution and to the people along her journey from “a very young instructor with a dream” to someone whose life “has been profoundly changed by SLC.”
Dr. Abraham F. Dilim, a retiring Catholic Faith Education (CFE) faculty member, led the blessing of the employees and candle lighting for the awardees.
Meanwhile, as one of the event’s highlights, selected Louisian Merit Awardees, who “exemplified meritorious performance in their discharge of duties and responsibilities,” were announced and awarded.
Following the singing of the College Hymn, Rev. Fr. Rumpearl Tengkings Isaac, CICM, led the prayer before meals. The event concluded with photo opportunities and a short socialization night.
With the theme “Pilgrims of Hope: Embracing the Transformative Power of Catholic Education and Missionary Endeavors,” the ceremony not only honored the excellence of SLC employees, but it also reinforced the institution’s commitment to its core values.
As the awardees celebrated their milestones, their stories of perseverance, passion, and purpose served as an inspiration to the entire Louisian community.
Words by Angelo Delmonte, CIMO Contributor
Photos by John Vincent Palina and Jericho Urbano, CIMO Contributors
