PRESS RELEASE

PR-068-2024

5 July, Singapore – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore congratulates eight (8) of its personnel who were conferred with the 2023 Department-level Awards at the awarding ceremony held this afternoon at the Bulwagang Apolinario Mabini, of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Pasay City, Philippines.

The awarding ceremony was held as part of the commemoration of the 126th anniversary of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

The following 8 personnel were recognized for their dedication to and length of service in the Department: 

1. Mr. Erlito C. Bayaga – 30 years in service; 
2. Ms. Rosellie L. Bantay – 10 years in service; 
3. Ms. Joyner Z. Nuera – 10 years in service; 
4. Ms. Jisselle Grace R. Redublo – 10 years in service;
5. Ms. Ivanah Karla F. Vicencio-Luz – 10 years in service; 
6. Ms. Nanefer F. Aguelo (Local hire) – 10 years in service; 
7. Ms. Lydia E. Delegente (Local Hire) – 10 years in service; and
8. Mr. Ariel E. Zambrano (Local Hire) – 10 years in service. 

Philippine Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig expressed appreciation to all the loyalty awardees assigned at various sections of the Embassy, remarking “I thank all our personnel from the DFA and the local hires for their utmost dedication, professionalism, service and commitment to serve our country and their fellow Filipinos.” (END).