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BY PRINCE GOLEZ
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Saturday, December 31, 2017
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SAN JOSE, Antique – In recognition of their outstanding achievements and contributions to the province, five individuals were named the 2016 Bugal kang Antique (Pride of Antique).
Atty. Benjamin Candari Jr. and Senior Superintendent Christopher Tambungan were recognized in the field of public service, while Dr. Pablo Crespo Jr. was cited in the field of education.
For his dedicated service in politics and journalism, the late Panay News associate editor Samuel “Sammy” Julian was given a posthumous award.
Joshua Oliveros, on the other hand, was cited for winning as grand champion in the third season of The Voice Kids Philippines on ABS-CBN.
Candari has served as legal counsel for sacadas in Negros Island. The lawyer from Pandan town also became clerk of court of a regional trial court in Negros Occidental.
Crespo is the vice president for academic affairs at the University of Antique, while Tambungan is the chief of the Police Regional Office 6’s Directorial Staff.
The Antique Provincial Historical Cultural Council (APHCC), led by its president Father Fortunato Abiera and vice president Marlene Liao, gave the Bugal awards.
In an acceptance speech on behalf of the awardees, Crespo said the recognition is a positive affirmation of their commitment to professional excellence.
“The most potent formula for the progress and development for Antique is when all Antiqueños work hard, do their best, support others, and make a difference in the lives of our fellow Antiqueños,” he said.
In selecting the recipients, the APHCC looked into the nominees’ work and achievement, years of quality service, leadership, high ethical standard, socioeconomic and environmental impact of innovation, and positive development change in the community.
Before the awarding ceremony at the Evelio B. Javier Freedom Park on Wednesday night, the awardees and their families were treated to a sumptuous dinner at The Pinnacle Suits and Functions./PN
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