Consolacion gives recognition to outstanding firms, individuals

CEBU, Philippines - The municipal government of Consolacion last Saturday awarded residents who have made their marks in different fields of endeavor as well as civic organizations and business establishments that contribute to the development of the town.

The Bulawanong Ani awarding ceremony was one of the activities lined up leading to the town’s celebration of its 92nd founding anniversary known as “Adlaw sa Consolacion” today.

Cebu Vice Governor Agnes Magpale who attended the awarding ceremony lauded the administration of Mayor Teresa Alegado for spearheading the event.

According to Magpale, it is just proper to recognize individuals and organizations that bring honor to the town especially those occupying high positions in private and public office.

Alegado, on the other hand, said the “Bulawanong Ani Awards” is a tradition that was started by her father, the late Consolacion Mayor Hilarion Pepito Sr.

She said that in the past only a few families sent their children to college. It then became her father’s thrust at the time to encourage residents in Consolacion to reach their full potential through education.

“Indeed today majority of our town folks are successful in their respective fields of practice and have given much pride and honor to our beloved town Consolacion,” Alegado said.

Alegado also said that aside from recognizing professionals, there are also people who in their own capacity have given their share in achieving the town’s goals towards progress.

“I cannot fit into these few minutes the pride and joy of seeing that my father’s vision has come to fruition,” she said.

Vice Mayor Aurelio Damole, on the other hand, said the members of the municipal council fully support the leadership of Mayor Alegado in recognizing the people who bring honor to Consolacion.

The vice mayor said there are also individuals residing outside the town but contribute to the town’s development as well support projects.

The Bulawanong Ani Awardees are:

1. Consolacionanons who occupy high positions in government and in the private sector: Lawyer Reynaldo Capangpangan, Cortesa Perico, Ed. D, Engr. Inocencio Cabahug, Jr., Naro Camomot, Avelino De Manuel, Mrs. Nena Minoza, Dr. Nicanor  Buenconsejo and Ernesto Gemota.

2. Consolacionanon Priests: Most Reverend Antonio Palang, DD, SVD; Rev. Fr. Mansueto Palang, Rev. Fr. Edwin Semblante, Rev. Fr. Danilo Noval, Rev. Fr. Rudy Ibale, Rev. Fr. Stephen Cuyos, and Rev. Fr. Ricardo Pitogo.

3. Consolacionanons who excelled in sports, music, and arts: Gilbert Demape, Agripino Noel, Jr., Paul Alelu Flores, Dr. Jose Buenconsejo, Fernando Rabutan, Charles Nikolas Buenconsejo, and Emilio Oca Mangubat, Jr.

4. Top Tax Payers: San Miguel Foods, Inc., Mercury Drug Store, Yojng Builders, Rose Pharmacy, Signature Furnishing, Inc., JB Orchids Pharmaceutical, Inc., MCPI, Santiago Shipyard and Ship Building, Colorado Shipyard, Golden Foods Corp. (Jollibee) and Greenhills Farms, Inc.

5. Individual awardees and Honorees: Sixth District Rep. Gabriel Luigi Quisumbing,Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia, Jomerito Soliman, Eric Ching, Roberto Aboitiz, Dr. Arden Monisit, Dr. Amelia Biglete, Senior Superintendent Patrocinio Commendador, Eugene Tiu, Carmen town Councilor Carlo Villamor, Willy Ty, Angelus Sanchez, Bernardo Flores, Lemuel Rosos, Lyndon Adolfo, Teresita Yu.

6. Stakeholders who contribute for the advancement of the town: Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia, Vice Governor Agnes Magpale, sixth district Rep. Gabriel Luigi Quisumbing, sixth district Provincial Board members Thadeo Ouano and Arleigh Sitoy, Dr. Arden Monisit, Senior Superintendent Patrocinio Commendador, DOLE regional director Exequel Sarcauga, director Leo Caneda, DA-7, Dr. Amelia Biglete, Ched-7, Roberto Aboitiz, ABS-CBN, Young Lawyers Association, IBP, Jomerito Soliman, Eric Ching, Exequel Robles, Eugene Chiu, Carlo Villamor, Willy Ty, Angelus Sanchez, Bernardo Flores, Lemuel Rosos, Lyndon Adolfo and Teresita Yu.

7. Big Entrepreneur: Rolito Villo