The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in partnership with Foundation of Outstanding Professionals Incorporated, held its 2021 PRC Awards last November 15, with the theme “Role of Filipino Professionals in Sustaining National Development and International Collaboration Amidst Global Challenges”.
The ceremony was intended to recognize outstanding professionals who make a difference not only in the country but to the world as a whole. This year’s ceremony was celebrated virtually and was graced by no less than Honorable Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, who delivered the keynote speech and was introduced by Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Hon. Silvestre H. Bello III. Also present during the celebration were Hon. Justices Jose C. Reyes, Jr., Fernanda L. Peralta, Gabriel T. Robeniol, and Apolinario D. Bruselas, Jr. who served as judges for the most prestigious Eric C. Nubla Excellence Award.
The winners of each category are as follows:
Outstanding Professional Regulatory Board
- Board of Medicine
Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization
- Category A - Philippine Nurses Association, Incorporated
- Category B - United Architects of the Philippines
- Category C - Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association, Incorporated
Outstanding Professional of the Year Award
- Accountancy - Baltazar N. Endriga
- Aeronautical Engineering - Benjamin Pablo E. Simbulan
- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering - Francia M. Macalintal
- Agriculture - Norvie L. Manigbas
- Architecture - Jose Pedro C. Recio
- Chemical Engineering - Philipina A. Marcelo
- Chemistry - Jonel P. Saludes
- Civil Engineering - Maria Catalina E. Cabral
- Criminology - Gerry J. Caño
- Customs Brokers - Silverio F. Montalbo
- Dentistry - Steve Mark G. Gan
- Electrical Engineering - Rolando M. Nicolas
- Electronics Engineering - Melvin C. Acosta
- Environmental Planning - Linda L. Malenab-Hornilla
- Foresters - Ernesto S. Guiang
- Guidance and Counseling - Rowena V. Bañes
- Librarianship - Marianita D. Dablio
- Mechanical Engineering - Chona A. Evangelista
- Medical Technology - Roberto G. Manaois
- Medicine - Jaime C. Montoya
- Metallurgical Engineering - Hilbert M. Cardenas
- Midwifery - Josephine K. Bay-ed
- Mining Engineering - Eulalio B. Austin Jr.
- Nursing - Maria Martina Geraldine Q. Dimalibot
- Nutrition and Dietetics - Guillerma B. Apigo
- Optometry - Welthy E. Villanueva
- Pharmacy - Olivia M. Limuaco
- Physical Therapy - Maribeth Anne P. Gelisanga
- Professional Teachers - Amor Q. De Torres
- Radiologic Technology - Dolores C. Pambid
- Real Estate Services - Rodrigo B. Mallonga
- Respiratory Therapy - Michael Jorge R. Fulgencio
- Sanitary Engineering - Bernardo C. Hornilla
- Social Work - Emervencia L. Ligutom
- Veterinary Medicine - Erwin Joseph S. Cruz
Among the thirty-five (35) outstanding professionals, Mr. Jonel P. Saludes of Chemistry, Mr. Gerry J. Caño of Criminology, Ms. Marianita D. Dablio of Librarianship, Ms. Emervencia L. Ligutom of Social Work, and Ar. Jose Pedro C. Recio of Architecture were nominated for the Eric C. Nubla Excellence Award, at the end Architect Jose Pedro C. Recio bagged the most prestigious award.
The success of this year’s PRC Awards was made possible through the support and leadership of Hon. Chairman Teofilo S. Pilando, Jr., Hon Commissioner Jose Y. Cueto, Jr., and Hon. Yolanda D. Reyes who recently retired as Commissioner of PRC.
