Recognizing the graduating students for their excellence, leadership, and service, Pampanga State University’s (Pampanga State U) Office of Student Affairs and Development (OSAD) commenced the 2nd Gawad Honorian held at the University Auditorium on May 25, 2026. 

Opening the awards ceremony was the 2nd Gawad Honorian Overall Chairperson, Emmanuel G. Lozano, who reiterated the virtues and values of Don Honorio Ventura and emphasized the significance of the awards bestowed upon the students.

“Ang Gawad Honorian ay hindi lamang isang simpleng seremonya ng pag-aabot ng medalya at plake. Ito ay isang pagpupugay sa isang tunay na Honorian, isang mag-aaral na buong husay ng pinagsamang talas ng isip, husay sa pamumuno at ibayong prinsipyo. Ang programang ito ang ating entablado upang patunayan na ang pamana ni Don Honorio ay buhay na buhay sa bawat isa sa inyo," Lozano stated. 

Meanwhile, this year’s guest speaker from Pampanga State U’s Board of Regents, Dr. Rodolfo P. Mendoza Jr. reminded the finalists of their power through honest, humble, service-motivated leadership. 

“I challenge you, our student leaders, lead with vision, but keep your feet on the ground. Lead with ambition but never lose compassion. Lead with confidence but never forget humility. Lead with courage, especially when honesty comes to the table,” Dr. Mendoza emphasized.

“Do not simply become leaders who people admire. Be leaders who are trusted,” he added.

Presented without specific sequence are the names of five awardees: 

• Ellaine Margaux P. Cuevas - Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
• Elisha Mae A. Laquindanum - Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Jose Primo T. Samia - Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
• Billyrei L. Rubia - Bachelor of Science Psychology
• Zach P. Lopez - Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Also included in the finalists are: 

• Mary Love C. Agustin - Bachelor of Public Administration
• Jemina Nicolette M. Bargamento - Bachelor of Physical Education
• Shakira Angel Beriño - Bachelor of Science in Biology
• John Raven C. De Andres - Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English
• Ma. Clarisse C. Digol - Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Gerill G. Dimalanta - Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English
• Arif Y. Hussain - Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education
• Angel S. Limbitco - Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Janice A. Patdu - Bachelor of Physical Education
• Jerby Mark P. Sitchon - Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

The Gawad Honorian is an awards program recognizing outstanding Honorian students who are likened to a phoenix—embodying resilience, excellence, and the dawn of a new era in achievement, rising from the ashes of ambition. 

The program is organized by the OSAD, led by its director, Dr. Gloria B. Gigante.

Photo credits: Public and Media Affairs Unit

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