ILOILO – The provincial government, through its Provincial Population Office (PPO), recognized 31 youth peer helpers for their outstanding contributions to teen centers and academic excellence at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol on August 5.
PPO chief Atty. Ruel Von Superio acknowledged the role played by the peer helpers, noting their assistance in the operations of school-based multi-purpose teen centers, particularly in peer helping and advocacy activities within their schools.
Hyke Maybay, a peer helper from Tigbauan who graduated Summa Cum Laude (Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics) from the University of the Philippines Visayas, expressed his gratitude for the recognition from the provincial government.
“To the Iloilo Provincial Population Office and the Iloilo Provincial Government , thank you for giving me and my fellow peer helpers this opportunity to be part of our province’s Adolescent Health and Youth Development Program,” said Maybay.
The 31 peer helpers are the following:
1. Hyke J. Maybay – Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, University of the Philippines – Visayas (UPV)
2. John Kyle T. Tumagan – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Biology, West Visayas State University (WVSU)
3. Jessa Mae S. Darullo – Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Central Philippine University (CPU)
4. Ian P. Haro – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Secondary Education – Major in Mathematics, Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U)
5. Lenelle Dawn Pinuela – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management – Major in Culinary Arts, ISAT-U
6. Jesrel Ann D. Biarca – Cum Laude, Bachelor of Technical Vocational Teacher Education, ISAT-U
7. Rolen T. Lopez – Cum Laude, Bachelor of Technical Vocational Teacher Education – Major in Food and Service Management, ISAT-U
8. Michelle S. Poticar – Cum Laude, Bachelor of Secondary Education, WVSU
9. Leziel Joy P. Lozada – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Special Needs Education – Generalist, WVSU
10. Arienne Isabel T. Salvador – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, WVSU
11. Ramina P. Escalera – Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, CPU
12. Eugene S. Alonzo – Academic Merit Award, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, ISAT-U
13. Harris Lloyd F. Betinala – Academic Awardee, Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology, Iloilo Doctors College (IDC)
14. Alyson Grace S. Slaga – Excellence, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, WVSU
15. Marianne Alexa P. Saban – Outstanding Leadership, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of San Agustin (USA)
16. Klynne Eduard M. Ducasi – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, CPU
17. Pedro Pelonia Jr. – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting, WVSU
18. Riza Joyce T. Dela Cruz – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Secondary Education, WVSU
19. Hercloyd M. Malones – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Forestry, WVSU
20. Mae M. Sta Romana – Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, ISAT-
21. Erica Ellyn P. Gener – Bronze Awardee, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, WVSU
22. Zett Carl D. Grande – Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, WVSU
23. Reymark Gil – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Secondary Education, WVSU
24. Joan O. Hermosa – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, CPU
25. Jocelle Patricio Rayo – Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science and Tourism and Management, Northern Iloilo State University (NISU) – Estancia Campus
26. John Alfred B. Ciriaco – Academic Distinction, Bachelor of Arts in English Language, NISU – Estancia Campus
27. Armie C. Santuyo – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, CPU
28. Lourenie C. Valderrama – Highest Distinction, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Western Institute of Technology (WIT)
29. John Dean G. Rogales – Cum Laude, Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education, WVSU
30. Dave T. Andonaque – Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Secondary Education, NISU – Estancia Campus
31. Renzry C. Mirallosa – Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, WVSU. (With a report from Capitol News)/PN
