Zambales awards outstanding "provincianos"

Iba, Zambales -- The provincial government of Zambales recently awarded public citations to outstanding citizens who made their mark in various fields of endeavor, in ceremonies commemorating the UZJ grand centennial celebration in a flashy hotel in Metro Manila.

Given citations in the field of arts and culture were Mrs. Lourdes "Bing" Pimentel, wife of Sen. Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel and producer-composer of popular stage musicals like "Pagibig sa Bayan", and "Nasaan si Hesus?"; the Bolipata brothers; artist Anita Magsaysay-Ho; and fashion designer Ben Farrales were honored by the UZJ Grand Centennial Celebration.

Other awardees include Pacita Gonzales, wife of Sec. of Justice Raul Gonzales (business and industry); Mona Valisno and Ma. Trinities Canals (education); Ofelia Huang and Msgr. Chris-Cache (socio-civic/religious); Ernesto Acre, Josefina Lichauco and Erlinda Basilio (professions); and former President Ramon Magsaysay (posthumous), Sen. Ramon Magsaysay Jr., Sen. Luisa Ejercito-Estrada, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, Sen. Richard Gordon, Rep. Milagros Magsaysay, Rep. Antonio Diaz, Gov. Vic Magsaysay, and Sec. Hermogenes Ebdane (for government and public service). (by Recto Mangosing Adamos - PIA)