Thirty-seven provinces, cities, and municipalities were acknowledged for their outstanding initiatives and extraordinary efforts that benefit their communities and contribute to life-changing outcomes.
In its second year, the “Gawad Edukampyon for Local Governance” honored local government units (LGUs) and their leaders for their remarkable initiatives and exceptional efforts which have positively impacted their communities and transformed lives.
Organized by Rex Education in collaboration with partners including the Department of Education (DepEd), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Council, and Center for Local Governance and Professional Development, Inc. (CLGPD), the ceremony held on May 4 at the Novotel in Quezon City was a celebration and tribute to the integrity, respect and professionalism, unity of purpose, excellence, and resilience of LGUs and local chief executives (LCEs).
Edukampyon is REX's pledge in action and an invitation to everyone to consciously champion education.
As an advocacy and mission, it engages education duty-bearers and aims to build their capacities for respecting, protecting, and fulfilling every Filipino learner's right to quality education.
Making a difference
Through the Gawad Edukampyon, Rex Education recognizes not only ideals but also celebrates actual results.
REX honored all the dedicated LGUs and LCEs—education duty-bearers improving the lives of fellow Filipinos in the communities they serve.
The 2nd Gawad Edukampyon was also a platform to share their stories, inspire others, and cultivate collaboration among LGUs nationwide.
The awardees
For the Gawad Edukampyon for Capacity Development, the recipients include the province of Cavite led by Governor Juanito Victor C. Remulla; Manila City led by Mayor Maria Sheilah H. Lacuna-Pangan, and Cagayan de Oro City led by Mayor Rolando A. Uy for Highly Urbanized City; Koronadal City, South Cotabato led by Mayor Eliordo U. Ogena for Component City and Barcelona, Sorsogon led by Mayor Cynthia G. Falcotelo-Fortes for Municipality.
For the Gawad Edukampyon for Learning Continuity Plan, the awardees were the Province of Cotabato led by Governor Emmylou Taliňo-Mendoza; Cagayan De Oro City led by Rolando A. Uy (Highly Urbanized City); Balanga, Bataan led by Mayor Francis Anthony Garcia (Component City) and Cabagan, Isabela led by Municipal Mayor Christopher A. Mamauag (Municipality).
For the Gawad Edukampyon Para sa Barangay, the recipients were Barangay Talipapa, Quezon City led by Punong Barangay Eric R. Yuan (Gawad Edukampyon for Barangay Social Services); Barangay Sta. Cruz, Guiguinto, Bulacan led by Punong Barangay Emmanuel S. Joson and Barangay Caloocan, Koronadal South Cotabato led by John L. Maanay (Gawad Edukampyon for Barangay Justice, Security, and Disaster Preparedness); Barangay Malvar, Santiago City, Isabel led by Punong Barangay Manuel G. Santiago (Gawad Edukampyon for Barangay Governance); Barangay Malvar, Santiago City, Isabela led by Punong Barangay Manuel G. Santiago (Gawad Edukampyon for Barangay Accountability); and Barangay Malvar, Santiago City, Isabela led by Punong Barangay Manuel G. Santiago (Gawad Edukampyon for Fiscal Management).
For Gawad Edukampyon for Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD), the recipients under the Province category were Bulacan led by Governor Daniel R. Fernando, Misamis Oriental led by Governor Peter M. Unabia, Apayao led by Governor Elias C. Bulut Jr., Quirino led by Governor Dakila Carlo E. Cua, and South Cotabato led by Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr.
Under the Highly Urbanized City category, the awardees were Quezon City led by Mayor Ma. Josefina G. Belmonte, Iloilo City led Mayor Jerry Perez Treňas, Muntinlupa City led by Mayor Rozzano Rufino B. Biazon, Cagayan De Oro City led by Mayor Rolando A. Uy, and Manila City led by Mayor Maria Sheilah H. Lacuna-Pangan.
In the Component City category, the awardees were Santiago City, Isabela led by Mayor Alyssa Sheena P. Tan, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna led by Mayor Arlene B. Arcillas, Tagum City, Davao Del Norte led by Mayor Rey T. Uy, Alaminos City, Pangasinan led by Mayor Arth Bryan C. Celeste, and Tagaytay City, Cavite led by Mayor Abraham N. Tolentino.
Under the Municipality category, the awardees were Surallah, South Cotabato led by Municipal Mayor Pedro M. Matinong Jr., Maramag, Bukidnon led by Municipal Mayor Jose Joel P. Doromal, Dupax Del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya led by Municipal Mayor Timothy Joseph E. Cayton, Guiguinto, Bulacan led by Municipal Mayor Agatha Paula A. Cruz, Naawan, Misamis Oriental led by Municipal Mayor Dennis L. Roa, Pandi, Bulacan led by Municipal Mayor Enrico A. Roque, and Obando, Bulacan led by Municipal Mayor Leonardo DC. Valeda.