20th Gawad Kalasag
20th Gawad Kalasag
20th Gawad Kalasag
Out of the 177 entries submitted to the GK National Selection Committee (NSC),
this year, 67 were awarded in 6 different categories namely: Best Local DRRMC, Heroic
Act, School, Hospital, Civil Society, Volunteer and People’s Organizations, and Special
Recognition.
These entries were evaluated and validated by the NSC through series of
meetings and field visits. The members of the NSC are coming from the member
agencies of the NDRRMC.
Gawad KALASAG celebrates its 20th year since its inception n 1998. Dr
Capistrano, former Civil Defense Administrator said “Local preparedness, holistic
response and volunteerism are among the outcomes of the development of Gawad
Kalasag. More than an institutional legacy, it has become a platform to save lives and to
educate and train others”.
Gawad KALASAG remains the country’s premier annual awards for excellent
contributions in DRRM and humanitarian assistance. Through this, the NDRRMC
recognizes programs, activities and projects that protect high risk communities against
hazards and provide more capabilities in addressing vulnerabilities and coping from
disasters.
In his speech, Secretary Lorenzana said, “No trophy or award will match the
services you rendered to the Filipino people. But the best reward is knowing that our
people are safe and sound through our efforts. Indeed, the best outcome of our efforts
should not just be recognized today but to continue tomorrow. Let us continue to inspire
each other by the good deeds that we do and learn from the best practices”.
Here’s the list of winners for the 20th Gawad KALASAG Search for Excellence in
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Humanitarian Assistance:
Highly Urbanized Ciy Disaster Risk Reduction and Mangement Council AWARD
Quezon City – Region NCR Top Winner
Davao City – Region 11 Finalist
Angeles City – Region 3 Finalist
Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Mangement Council (1st to 3rd Class) AWARD
La Trinidad, Benguet – Region CAR Top Winner
Baler, Aurora – Region 3 Finalist
Carmona, Cavite – Region 4A Finalist
Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Mangement Council (4th to 6th Class) AWARD
Saguday, Quirino – Region 2 Top Winner
San Gabriel, La Union – Region 1 Finalist
Cagwait, Surigao del Sur – Region CARAGA Finalist
Urban Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Mangement Committee AWARD
Barangay Poblacion, Tupi, South Cotabato – Region 12 Top Winner
Barangay Quezon, Mainit, Surigao del Norte – Region CARAGA Finalist
Barangay Malued, Dagupan City – Region 2 Finalist
INDIVIDUAL AWARD
Saripada “Tong’ Pacasum Jr. – Region ARMM Winner
Lovell Jeune La Phonzo M Esperanza – Region 1 Winner
Edgar Kenneth Kyme Hikilan – Region 4B Winner
GROUP AWARD
Infanta Group of Fishermen – Region 4A Winner
INDIVIDUAL AWARD
Pdir Cedrick Gayona Train, CSEE – Region 12 Winner
Zenaida Delica Willision – Region NCR Winner
Dr Mel Gabal Capistrano – Region NCR Winner
SSUPT Domingo V Tambalo – Region 10 Winner
PART II
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