THE Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh), led by Gov. Aris Aumentado, recognized outstanding Boholanos in education, culture and arts, and sports during the 130th Carlos P. Garcia (CPG) Day celebration on November 4, 2026, at the Bohol Cultural Center.
Gov. Aumentado personally conferred the recognition, which highlighted individuals and institutions whose achievements brought pride to the province, the country’s first and only UNESCO Global Geopark, and demonstrated Boholanos’ excellence across various fields.
Several individuals were recognized for their outstanding achievements in recent licensure examinations.
Among the honorees were Rose Imee Lynn Angot, Julienard Marie Deloso, Kristina Emile Gonzaga, Macrhowen Vincent Kibir, and Pia Isabela Saligumba, who were awarded for passing the Physician Licensure Examination.
Jairoz Kent Soria was also honored for securing 7th place in the August 2026 Medical Technologist Licensure Examination.
The ceremony celebrated top placers of the August 2026 Nurse Licensure Examination, which included Sheena Reena Oco (4th), Kleo Herbeth Gran (8th), Zairus Sanniel Gilay (9th), and Jazz Excell Remedio (10th).
Additionally, Mary Lyn Tubiano and Leona Joy Rebucas were recognized for ranking 3rd and 8th, respectively, in the September 2026 Social Worker Licensure Examination.
The awards further highlighted top performers from the September 2026 Psychometrician Licensure Examination: Clad Shayne Barnigo in 5th place; Mirame Antiporda and Dianne Marfe in 7th place; Hannah Marie Colosino, Jan Vinch Ingking, and Philip Jun Tanasas in 8th place; Roxanne Jen Cajes and Kaylee Margaux Echavia in 9th place; and Esther Angeli Rosell along with Charles Tagotongan in 10th place.
Rounding out the honorees were Jhess Marven Mante, who earned 2nd place in the September 2026 Optometrist Licensure Examination, and Joseph Kyle Echavez, who placed 2nd in the October 2026 Electronics Technician Licensure Examination.
Institutional achievements were also recognized, including the Department of Education-Bohol Chorale’s second-prize finish in Himig Lingkod Bayani and the championship victories of JAPER Memorial High School, San Jose National High School, and Ubay National Science High School in the 2026 World Robot Olympiad Philippines.
In culture and arts, Dr. Manuel Avenido Jr., Gabi Nazareno, Czarina Saloma-Akpedonu, and Edgar Godin received recognition for their contributions to literary arts, visual arts, cultural advocacy, and the arts.
The sports sector honored elite athletes, including ASEAN Games silver medalist and Philippine record-holder Miranda Cristina Renner and Philippine Athletics Championships gold medalist Anfernee Lopena.
In athletics, Anfernee Lopena was awarded as a Gold Medalist in the Philippine Athletics Championships 2026 and an ASEAN Games Finalist.
Juannie Lara was recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Philippine Athletics Championships.
Zyx Alexander Apalisoc and Jhul Ian Cañalita were celebrated as Gold and Silver Medalists, respectively, at the PATAFA National Championships, with both qualifying for the ASEAN Youth Games in Thailand in November 2026.
Lorna Galendez was acknowledged as a Bronze Medalist at the PATAFA National Championship 2026, while Maria Jona Ladaga was honored as a Bronze Medalist at the PATAFA National Championships 2026 and a Silver Medalist at the Philippine Athletics Championships 2026.
Athletics coaches Eutiqio Orcullo Jr. and Gil Bago were also recognized for their involvement in the PATAFA National Championships 2026.
In weightlifting, Princess Mae Montecino received an award as a Silver Medalist at the National Open Weightlifting Championships 2026, alongside her coach, Lisa Jaluag.
Swimming standout Miranda Cristina Renner was celebrated as a Silver Medalist at the ASEAN Games 2026 and for setting a new Philippine record in the 50M butterfly.
Furthermore, the ceremony lauded the coaches, trainers, and officials behind the 2026 Palarong Pambansa Gold Medalists.
This included athletics coaches Phagie Abella and Geneveve Arboleras; athletics trainers Jonas Acierda, Eutiquio Orcullo Jr., Giovanie Nuñez, John Francis Toledo, Roseller Regulacion, and Darwin Nerio; chess coach Silvana Cagasan; arnis coach Emelio Besinga Jr.; arnis trainers Quint Ry Daing and Jonas Gabutan; and Division Sports Officer Dr. Juan Torregosa.
“Isip kabahin sa maong selebrasyon, gipasidunggan usab nato ang mga CPG Excellence Awardees nga nakahatag og garbo ug dungog sa atong probinsya pinaagi sa ilang mga kalampusan ug kontribusyon,” the governor wrote on his Facebook post.
Carrying CPG’s legacy of Boholano excellence, the Capitol under Gov. Aumentado’s leadership continues to inspire the next generation and encourage more Boholanos to pursue achievements that contribute to the province’s progress aligned with PGBh’s goals underscored in the Strategic Governance Roadmap. (PIMO/JFP)
