Iloilo shone brightly at the 2024 GSIS Seal of Protection Awards as the Provincial Government of Iloilo and three of its Local Government Units (LGUs) emerged among the top honorees for their outstanding commitment to asset protection and adherence to Republic Act 656 during the awarding ceremony on November 28, 2024 at the GSIS Gymnasium, GSIS Compound, Pasay City.
The Provincial Government of Iloilo, represented by Iloilo Provincial Population Office Chief Atty. Ruel Von D. Superio, secured the prestigious Silver Award, affirming its exemplary efforts to ensure adequate insurance coverage for its public assets.
Atty Superio also received the plaque of appreciation on behalf of General Services Office – Province of Iloilo (GSO) Chief Vicente Flores, Jr. for the latter’s support and contribution to the efforts of GSIS in achieving its mandate to insure the assets and other insurable interests of the government.
Joining the Provincial Government of Iloilo in the spotlight at the awarding ceremony were Bronze Award recipients under the GSIS Iloilo Branch, namely the Municipal Government of Cabatuan, represented by Mayor Elizalde G. Pueyo; the Municipal Government of Lambunao, represented by GSO Head Ms. Mary Floridette G. Yu; and the City Government of Passi, represented by Mayor Stephen A. Palmares, GSO Head Ms. Annie Marie S. Palmares, and HR Head Ms. La-arni P. Trabado.
Accompanying the Iloilo awardees were GSIS Iloilo Branch Manager Cecilia C. Tenaja, Frontline Services Division Chief Ma. Victoria R. Gepan, and Special Business Unit Team Leader Analie M. Panizales.
Attended by GSIS President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso, executives, branch managers, and LGU representatives, the event celebrated 24 awardees nationwide, with Iloilo standing out as a leading contributor to public asset protection.
The GSIS Seal of Protection Awards, now in its second year, recognizes LGUs nationwide that demonstrate excellence in safeguarding public properties through adequate insurance and risk management in collaboration with GSIS.
The awards program, themed “Pagpupugay sa mga Kaagapay ng GSIS,” was spearheaded by the GSIS Insurance Group under SVP Valerie Marquez and VP Maria Rosanna “Bo” Sanchez, with the selection and program execution led by the Marketing Department, headed by Manager Marco Apollo Antonio.
This recognition underscores Iloilo Province’s steadfast dedication to good governance, risk management, and protecting its valuable public resources.
📷 Atty. Ruel Von Superio
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