NBSC COMMENDS PRAISE AWARDS FINALISTS AND PERSONNEL CONTRIBUTIONS
Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC) recognized the finalists of the 2nd Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) Awards and acknowledged personnel for their service in previous leadership and coordinating roles on October 12, 2026, at the NBSC Covered Court.
The finalists for the Ang Masinop Award are the Community Extension Services Division (CESD), International Affairs and External Linkages Office (IAELO), Procurement Management Office (PMO), and Research, Development, and Innovation Division (RDID).
Benzar Glen S. Grepon, Supervising Administrative Officer, and Alven L. Gomez, CESD Director, are finalists for the NBSC Achievement Award. Grepon also contends for Best Research Innovation, Best Researcher for the Non-Teaching Category, and Best Employee for the Non-Teaching Category, alongside Engr. Eleonor L. Navales, PMO Head.
For the teaching category, Dr. Mary Cris J. Go, Institute for Teacher Education (ITE) Program Head, is a finalist for Best Researcher, while Charry Mae C. Grepon and Maria Michaela Q. Jamora are finalists for Best Employee. Ma. Socorro T. Bonita, Head of the Registrar and Student Records Office (RSRO), is a finalist for Exemplary Behavior.
The Best Office finalists are CESD, Income Generation Project Office (IGPO), PMO, RSRO, and Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA).
The finalists for the Outstanding Clerical Personnel Award are Carmen C. Contaoi, Ciara Camille Viray-Baluca, Clarie Ann M. Cardente, Fretzel Vann L. Ayo-on, Glenn A. Nabangue, Jean Mikhaila Q. Realiza, Michelle Darlyn B. Ricarte, and Sid Eden Augustine O. Jalapan. Competing for the Outstanding Non-Clerical Personnel Award are Jecel Jean M. Esmao, Glyde Ann Abriol, Florelyn E. Casukot, Godfrey M. Raut, and Zichri A. Vicariato.
The Office of the College President (OCP) also extended its appreciation to personnel who previously held leadership and coordinating assignments:
• John Kevin A. Artuz – former Head of the Planning and Development Office (PDO), January 2025 to May 2026;
• Zandra Shellee Y. Ordinan – former Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Person, January 2025 to August 2026;
• John Mark L. Boyonas – former Head of the Campus Safety Management Office (CSMO) and National Service Training Program (NSTP) Coordinator, January 2025 to August 2026;
• Fritchar H. Gevero – former Head of the General Services Office (GSO), January 2025 to August 2026;
• Dr. Mary Cris J. Go – former Director of the Curriculum and Instruction Division, January 2025 to August 2026;
• Dr. Christine C. Royo – former ITE Program Head, June 2008 to August 2026;
• Noreen Faye M. Esta – Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Human Resource Management and Development Office (HRMDO), May to September 2026;
• Sarah Mae B. Lariosa – former OIC of the Supply and Property Management Office (SPMO); and
• Maria Michaela Q. Jamora – former Head of IAELO.
The recognition reflects NBSC’s appreciation for the people whose efforts sustain its operations and advance its academic mission. Celebrating their achievements and acknowledging their previous responsibilities reinforces a culture of professional growth and accountability, helping the College maintain its commitment to quality education and responsive public service.
Written by: Alliana Isa E. Vivares
Photos by: Alliana Isa E. Vivares, Ralph A. Bagotsay
