ZPPSU honors praise awardees, retirees at ZPPSU General Assembly 2026

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ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY – On behalf of the university, President Dr. Nelson P. Cabral honored the unwavering commitment of the retirees who helped shape the strong foundation of the university and extended his congratulations to the PRAISE awardees who worked with an exemplary performance in the past fiscal year, held in a hotel during the ZPPSU General Assembly on March 04, this year.

The President has reaffirmed that recognizing merit and honoring commitment remain central to the institutional culture.

“To our retirees, your unwavering commitment, wisdom and sacrifice have helped shape the strong foundation upon which we now stand. You leave behind, not only records of service, but legacies of mentorship, integrity, and compassion that will continue to inspire us,” Dr. Cabral said.

The recognized retirees from 2024 to 2026 were the following:

  1. Mr. William L. Abao – Associate Professor V
  2. Mr. Ernesto F. Bantug – Associate Professor I
  3. Ms. Anna Maria P. Gomez – Professor III
  4. Mr. Alrasid C. Diya – Assistant Professor III
  5. Mr. Elmer E. Dela Cruz — Associate Professor IV
  6. Ms. Nurminie S. Tawasil – Dental Aide
  7. Mr. Miguelito B. Diano – Associate Professor V
  8. Mr. Armilo A. Almodiel – Associate Professor V
  9. Ms. Maria Victoria T. Benitoy – Administrative Office IV
  10. Ms. Rachel E. Lorena – Assistant Professor II
  11. Ms. Helen Gemma J. Maulad – Assistant Professor I

Further, Dr. Cabral also stretched his warmest felicitations to the PRAISE awardees for working with the highest standards for the university.

The Strategic Governance Leadership Awardees with their respective policies were:

  1. Dr. Nelson P. Cabral
  2. Ms. Bernadette J. Pagayonan – Manual on Records Management
  3. Dr. Michael M. Cabiles – Security Manual and DRRM Manual
  4. Dr. Collin C. Ceneciro – Revised Student Manual
  5. Dr. Alexius D. Silorio – ZPPSU International Affairs Handbook
  6. Mr. Keith Carlou N. Jaramilla – ZPPSU Information Systems Strategic Plan
  7. Ms. Cellyn A. Verallo – ZPPSU EMO Manual of Operations
  8. Dr. Ronel S. Peromingan & Dr. Maria Christina G. Wee – Policy for Students with Special Needs and Disabilities
  9. Dr. Maria Christina G. Wee & Ms. Janet G. Pangilinan – OSAS-Student Welfare Services Manual of Operations
  10. Eng. Edgar L. Coronel – Intellectual Property Office Policy
  11. Prof. Revelino B. Sanchez – Training and Assessment Center Manual & Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program Manual
  12. Engr. Ryan M. Catamco & Engr. Janel C. Tahil – Revised Land Used Development Investment Plan (LUDIP)
  13. Engr. Edabel Jane R. Falcasantos, Engr. Emrayda A. Nagdar, Arch. Fatima Shallemar T. Pattaalam, Dr. Kier P. Dela Calzada, Ms. Christine B. Sisnorio, & Ms. Atika M. Bidin – University Code
  14. Prof. Mary Fe M. Dela Cruz – Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI) Manual
  15. Engr. Edabel Jane R. Falcasantos, Ms. Liza F. Santos, Ms. Carina M. Abidin – Revised Strategic Performance Management System
  16. Ms. Carina M. Abidin – Institutional Attendance Policy
  17. Mr. Arianne A. Montegrejo – Institutional Preventive Maintenance System
  18. Prof. Josephine L. Sulasula & Ms. Liza F. Santos – Work-From-Home Policy
  19. Ms. Maria Christina Jean D. Vergara – Policy on Flag Ceremony
  20. Mr. Arnel H. Lee – Institutional Standardized Writing Conventions and Written Communication Protocols
  21. Dr. Maria Christina G. Wee – ZPPSU Policy on Faculty Workload, Special Midterm and Final Examination Policy, Internal Policy on Faculty Catch-up Plan, Flexible Time Schedule Policy for ZPPSU Faculty, Faculty Development Plan, & Student Collection Policy
  22. Dr. Elizabeth Jane P. Sebastian – Graduate School Manual Enhancement & Instructional Materials Manual
  23. Prof. Ma. Flor Jessamine M. Andajao, Mr. Marc Jones P. Barredo, Mr. Daryl S. Lubaton, Ms. Einar Palma, Mr. Ar-Edrin F. Ustam, Mr. Heinrich P. Siose, & Mr. Joshua V. Pioquinto – University Culture and Arts Manual
  24. Dr. Adrian B. Martin – ZPPSU Alumni Engagement Mandate: Graduating Student Registration Policy for Lifelong Connections and Opportunity Access using University Portal
  25. Prof. Josephine L. Sulasula for the authorship of the following implemented Board-approved policies and strategies: IGP Manual, Revised Internal Implementing Rules, Guidelines, and Procedures (IIRGP) on the payment of communication expenses of certain government personnel, Internal Implementing Rules, Guidelines, and Procedures (IIRGP) on the Release, Use, and Monitoring of the Medical Allowance, Financial Operations Manual, ROSS I, Organizational Structure Version 3.0, ROSS II
  26. Dr. Jenelee C. Pastor – ZPPSU Library Manual
  27. Ms. Norwesa L. Madriaga – ZPPSU Micro Credential Policy

The Project Innovation and Funding Excellence Awardees were the following:

  1. Dr. Collin C. Ceneciro – Sustenance Operation Program and Assistance for the Students (Project SOPAS) – 500K
  2. Prof. Josephine L. Sulasula – Safe Water Initiative for Student’s Hydration (Project SWISH) – 700K
  3. Prof. Josephine L. Sulasula, Engr. Jennifer C. Gargar, Dr. Azul D. Lacson – Procurement of Automotive Technology Training Equipment – 20M
  4. Engr. Edabel Jane R. Falcasantos – Modernization and Upgrading of Soil Testing Laboratory and Surveying Instruments for Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – 10M
  5. Ms. Marialyn Vicente – Accommodation and Food Establishment Practicing Halal – 656,932.50
  6. Dr. Adrian B. Martin – Upgrading of the Laboratory Facilities of the College of Information and Computing Science of ZPPSU – 10M

The ZPPSU Legacy Infrastructure Awardees were the following:

  1. Dr. Nelson P. Cabral
  2. Ms. Josephine L. Sulasula
  3. Engr. Ryan M. Catamco
  4. Engr. Janel Tahil
  5. Arch. Ali-Akmar T. Pattaalam
  6. Mr. Ariane A. Montegrejo
  7. Engr. Edabel Jane R. Falcasantos
  8. Ms. Zandra Gale Tablante

The Excellence in International Scholarship Awardees were the following:

  1. Prof. Josephine L. Sulasula for having awarded for the CHED-Project HUSAY Executive Leadership Program in Wharton University of Pennsylvania.
  2. Dr. Jason V. Chavez for a full-time degree program in Warsaw University of Business and Psychology at Poland. He is currently enrolled in the Master’s Program in Management with a Specialty or Master of Management in Business Management.

“We likewise extend our heartfelt congratulations to our Praise Awardees whose exemplary performance, innovation, and dedication embody the highest standards of our university. Your achievements remind us that excellence is not accidental but the result of discipline, teamwork and passion for service,” Dr. Cabral added.

Meanwhile, the vice presidents have also presented their remarkable outcomes in 2025 from academic innovations, student support enhancement, research innovations and extension services, financial stewardship, and the most evident infrastructure development, as testimony of their hard work, professionalism and shared commitment to excellence.


The ZPPSU General Assembly this year reminded the academic community to recommit and uphold the university policies that safeguard fairness, accountability, and professionalism in our workplace.


The event was convened by the faculty members, administrative personnel, the job order community, high-ranking officials, and other stakeholders of the university.


“I encourage everyone to remain proactive in understanding and implementing these policies with integrity and responsibility. The strength of our institution lies not only in our programs and facilities, but in the unity of its people,” the President concluded. (JRA/ABC/Photos By: Mr. Glenston Troy Santos/Public Information Office)

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