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Monday, February 2, 2009

ROMBLON HONORS ITS OUTSTANDING ROMBLOMANONS

The provincial government of Romblon has formally opened the nominations for the 1st Annual Search for Outstanding Romblomanons who will be awarded during the Araw ng Romblon on March 19, 2009.

Nomination forms are available at the following offices: Romblon Capitol Office at the Office of the Governor – Mrs. Shie Mariveles; Odiongan Satellite Office – Mrs. Eve Formilleza; or at Romblon Investment and Tourism Promotion Office (RITPO) located at Room 201 GJ Bldg., 385 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City – Mrs. Myla Villegas. Likewise, nomination forms can be downloaded from the official website of the Provincial Government of Romblon. The deadline for submission of nominations is on February 13, 2009 (Friday).

The Selection and Awards Committee is composed of ATTY. LUIS JAY FORMILLEZA III, Executive Assistant III from the Office of the Governor, as Chairperson; DR. JETER S. SESPEÑE, President of Romblon State College, as Vice Chairperson; ATTY. ROMEO ROBISO, representing Forward Romblon, as Co-Vice Chairperson; MRS. SEÑA G. OÑAS, Secretary of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, as Secretary and Member; and other members are MR. JOEY VENANCIO, Journalist and Publisher; MR. RAUL BARREDO, representing Forward Romblon; MR. ESTANISLAO M. FAMATIGA, Executive Assistant II and Officer-In-Charge of the Provincial Cooperatives Office; DR. NIÑO REY B. FONDEVILLA, Medical Officer IV; and ATTY. RODOLFO R. RANION, Provincial Legal Officer, as Member.

Governor Natalio “Jojo” F. Beltran III said that the launching of the first ever search for Outstanding Romblomanons and which will be held annually is the province’s way of granting due recognition to their exemplary accomplishments with the hope that they be emulated by others, and also a way of extending appreciation for the things they have done for the province and the country as a whole.

Based on the awards guideline and mechanics, nominations are sought for Romblomanons of excellence from all backgrounds and all fields of endeavor including but not limited in the following categories: education; engineering and construction; entrepreneurial leadership; finance; historical and cultural advocacy; humanitarian service; journalism; law; medicine; movie and television arts; government service; science and technology; spiritual leadership; sports; and statesmanship. Gov. Beltran further announced that special citations and posthumous commendations will also be awarded at the Araw ng Romblon Celebration.

from: Nicely

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