Outstanding Fernandinos recognized

Sunday, February 5, 2012

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Nine outstanding Fernandinos were feted recognition on Saturday by the City Government for excelling and continuing to be on top of their respective fields.

Honored during grand rites of The Outstanding Fernandino Awards (Tofa) 2012 were community volunteer health worker Emenciana David-Canlas for community service; Rev. Fr. Francis Dizon for social service; Renato Legaspi of Celtech College for business; Dr. Mediatriz Martin of the University of the Assumption for education; Jojit Villareal, popularly known as Ara Muna, for entertainment; Magliman village chief Genius Prieto for youth service; Ambassador to Vietnam Jerrit Santos for government service; community developer and United Methodist Church pastor Rev. Elias Talavera for religious service; and Sfelapco corporate communications officer Irwin Nucum for civic service.

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“Recognizing the individuals who made a significant impact in our beloved city reflects our belief that indeed, we are a habitat of human excellence. Itong Tofa ay ginagawa natin taon-taon upang bigyang parangal ang mga Fernandinong tapat at hindi makasariling naglilingkod sa kanyang kapwa. May they continue to be role models for others and the generations to come,” said Mayor Oscar Rodriguez in an interview with Sun.Star Pampanga.

“They [awardees] unceasingly provide inspiration and encouragement for others to emulate even if they come from various agencies and organizations. They are living testaments to the excellence not just of Fernandinos, but of the entire Kapampangan race. Theirs was no mean feat,” he added.