The
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) honored outstanding partners in
the Philippines in an awarding ceremony held in Manila recently.
The
Philippines received the most number of commendations in a roster of 40
recipients of this year’s JICA President Award given from the Tokyo
Headquarters.
The awardees are selected from thousands of JICA projects in
about a hundred overseas offices including the Philippines.
Leading
the awardees is National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
Undersecretary Rolando Tungpalan and projects on maternal and child health,
Typhoon Yolanda rehabilitation and recovery, and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
Meanwhile, the first JICA Philippines Chief Representative Awards were given to
JICA counterparts whose commitment to the project ensured sustainability and
whose support to JICA projects contributed to the trusted relations between
JICA and the Philippines.
NEDA
Undersecretary Rolando Tungapalan (right) receives the JICA President Award
from JICA Chief Representative Susumu Ito (left) for his cooperation with the
works of JICA and promotion of international cooperation.
(From
left to right) Receiving the awards for their agencies’ and local government
units’ collaboration on the Project on Rehabilitation and
Recovery from Typhoon Yolanda were Department of Interior and Local Government
Undersecretary Austere
Panadero, Tacloban City Planning Officer Janis Claire Canta, Palo Mayor Remedios
Petilla, Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar, and
TESDA Deputy Director General Rebecca Calzado
(From
left to right) Recognized for their roles in the successful implementation of
the Project
for Cordillera-wide Strengthening of the Local Health System for Effective and
Efficient Delivery of Maternal and Child Health Services were the Province of
Apayao, represented by Provincial Health Officer Mary Ann Canonizado, Province
of Abra, represented by Governor Maria Jocelyn Bernos, Department of
Health-Cordillera Administrative Region represented by Regional Director
Lakshmi Legazpi and Province of Benguet represented by Governor Cresencio
Pacalso
Captain
Rolando Punzalan, Jr., Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Plans, Programs
and International Affairs receives the award on behalf of the Philippines Coast
Guard for the comprehensive and continuous cooperation with the agency.
(from
left to right) Philippine counterparts Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice)
represented by Planning Officer Teodora Briones, Mary Mediatrix Villanueva of
Dios Mabalos Foundation, Former Department of Public Works and Highways undersecretary
Raul Asis, Japan Agricultural Exchange Council (JAEC) represented by Executive
Director Ryoji Sakamoto are also recipients of the first JICA Chief
Representative Award for their steadfast dedication in the successful
implementation of development projects and long-standing relations with JICA in
the Philippines
(From left to
right) Winners of the first JICA Philippines Photography Competition, “JICA and
the Filipinos: Images of a Better Tomorrow”, runner-up Robert Alvarez, 2nd
placer Macbeth Omega, grand prize winner Jaime Singlador, and runner-up Carter
Luma-ang receive their certificate of recognition from JICA Chief
Representative Susumu Ito
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