Brent Soriano, News, Communication Management Office
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Sintang Paaralan recognized the exemplary achievements and contributions of its faculty members and administrative personnel during the PRAISE Awards and Gawad Parangal 2026 on October 28, 2026, as part of its 122nd Founding Anniversary celebration, anchored on the theme, “PUP@122: Dunong at Kahusayan, Para sa Bayan.”
The ceremony highlighted the University's commitment to recognizing excellence, innovation, and dedication among its workforce through the Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE). Guided by the University's 2024 Internal Rules for the Grant of Professional Enhancement and Skills Development Incentive (PESDI), the recognition program honors employees whose achievements and initiatives contribute to institutional development and improved public service delivery.
The PRAISE Awards cover various areas of achievement, including academic and professional excellence, non-academic accomplishments, additional work and responsibilities, resource generation, innovations, customer service, quality assurance, and initiatives that improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Through these recognitions, PUP reinforces a culture that values outstanding performance, innovation, and meaningful contributions to the University's goals.
As part of the PRAISE Awards program, the University also strengthened its commitment to inclusive development through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC). Before the signing, NAPC Deputy Director-General Dr. Roman Dannug, representing Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao, delivered a message highlighting the importance of partnerships between academic institutions and communities in addressing poverty and social inequality.
In his message, Dannug emphasized that the agreement goes beyond a formal signing, stating that it involves “building knowledge and action between academic institutions and communities and between the promise of education and the realities of poverty.” He also recognized PUP's longstanding role in providing educational opportunities to Filipinos, particularly those from economically disadvantaged communities, underscoring education as a pathway toward empowerment, dignity, and social development.
Following his message, representatives of PUP and NAPC formalized their partnership through the MOA signing, affirming their shared commitment to harness education, research, and community engagement in developing responsive initiatives for marginalized sectors.
The collaboration advances the University's contribution to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1: No Poverty, through efforts addressing poverty and social exclusion; SDG 4: Quality Education, by promoting inclusive and equitable learning opportunities; SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, by advancing opportunities for disadvantaged communities; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, through strengthened collaboration between government and higher education institutions.
Following the PRAISE Awards program, the Gawad Parangal 2026 paid tribute to generations of personnel whose loyalty, hard work, and dedication have helped shape the University's 122-year history. A total of 173 personnel were recognized for their years of service, marking significant milestones in their commitment to PUP: 59 for 10 years, 29 for 15 years, 23 for 20 years, 17 for 25 years, nine for 30 years, 20 for 35 years, and 16 for 40 years of service.
Their contributions across the University's campuses, offices, and academic units reflect years of perseverance and commitment to advancing PUP's institutional mission. More than recognition of tenure, these milestones celebrate the responsibilities fulfilled, lives touched, and collective efforts that have sustained the University through changing times.
The University also honored 34 retirees and 10 personnel posthumously, recognizing their invaluable contributions to the institution. Their years of service form part of PUP's enduring legacy, leaving behind meaningful contributions and foundations for the generations of personnel who continue to serve the University.
As PUP celebrates 122 years of advancing knowledge and excellence for the nation, the PRAISE Awards and Gawad Parangal 2026 reaffirm that institutional excellence is built through the collective achievements, dedication, and service of its people. Their contributions embody the University's commitment to Dunong at Kahusayan, Para sa Bayan, demonstrating that nation-building is sustained not only through remarkable achievements but also through the everyday commitment of individuals working toward a shared purpose.
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