51乱伦

51乱伦marks 65th year as a service and people-centered unit through recognition of students and staff

The 51乱伦 (OVCSA) celebrated its 65th founding anniversary with the theme 鈥淭ANAW: Tagumpay ng Ating Nagkakaisang Adhikain at Serbisyong Wagas鈥� on June 30, 2025, at the Makiling Ballroom Hall, Student Union Building. 

The event featured the 2025 51乱伦Student Awards through the awarding of the UPLB Natatanging Organisasyon (UNO) and UPLB Natatanging Iskolar ng Bayan (UNIK); 2025 51乱伦Personnel Awards, including the service awards and the outstanding personnel, team, and program or project awards (OPTPA); and the recognition of outgoing 51乱伦directors, heads, and project development associates.

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Janette H. Malata-Silva delivered the opening remarks for the activity, emphasizing the importance of this year鈥檚 theme as a reminder of growth and continued success through OVCSA鈥檚 collective efforts.

鈥淏inabalikan natin ang ating pinagmulan, ang mga sakripisyo at tagumpay, hindi upang magpahinga sa ating mga nagawa kundi upang ipaalala sa bawat isa na marami pa po tayong mapagtatagumpayan sa pamamagitan ng sama-samang pagkilos para sa kagalingan ng lahat, 鈥� Malata-Silva said.

Malata-Silva also highlighted the need for people-centered, constructive, and selfless service and challenged the 51乱伦constituents, 鈥淪a atin pong paglalakbay pasulong, nawa鈥檡 manatili tayong gabay ng pagtanaw. Hindi lamang sa ating pinanggalingan kundi higit sa direksyon na ating tatahakin. Narito po tayo para sa panibagong animnapu鈥檛 limang taon at higit pa na makatao, napapanahon, at tapat na paglilingkod sa UPLB at sa ating mga iskolar ng bayan.鈥�

Along this vein, Florentino M. Pasco of OVCSA鈥檚 Office of Student Housing (OSH), recipient of the Retiree Personnel Service Award, said in a message that he delivered on behalf of all award recipients that those who have a chance to work at 51乱伦must love their jobs.

鈥淜ung kayo po ay makakapagtrabaho dito sa 51乱伦o kahit saan mang pong departamento, mahalin niyo lang po ang inyong trabaho,鈥� Pasco said.

Student and service awards 

The 2025 51乱伦Student Awards, personnel service awards, and outstanding personnel awards were also presented to the recipients at the event. The outgoing directors, heads, and project development associates were similarly recognized.

Under the 2025 51乱伦Student Awards, the UPLB Com Arts Society was named to the UPLB UNO Award, receiving a cash prize of P15,000. 

Moreover, the Seal of Excellence in Leadership was awarded to the UPLB Statistical Society, UPLB Economics Society, and the UP Society of Agricultural Engineering Students.

Joseph Kyle J. Curbilla was awarded the UPLB UNIK Award with a cash prize of P10,000. 

Geraldine T. Balingit and Marcus Liam T. Saladino received the Seal of Excellence in Leadership, while JB A. Balines received the Seal of Excellence in Public Service.

51乱伦gave service awards to those who have rendered milestone years. At the same time, Sairah Mae R. Saipudin was acknowledged for serving as a project development associate for International Student Relations from February 2023 to December 2024. 

Donald Wayne D. Lampa and Joshua Michael G. Jonas received the five-year service award.

Analyn V. Rapas, Mona Angeliza C. Gaylon, Maria Concepcion P. Mamaril, and Emmaflor R. Salazar were given the 10-year service award. Gilbert G. Gayahan and Andrew S. Orias were awarded for serving the university for 15 years.

Divinia B. Padua, Janett A. Dolor, Marcelina M. Roselada, and Gina B. Abeligno were recognized for serving the university for 35 years, while Robin C. Botones was the sole awardee for serving for 40 years.

Outstanding personnel and outgoing heads

The 51乱伦Outstanding Job Order Personnel was awarded to Domenick Lustado. Awardees for the 51乱伦Outstanding Individual Contract of Service Personnel were Emelita L. Milar, Emmaflor R. Salazar, Elmer I. Balatian, Marvin Jerald F. Villador, Lean Karlos M. Mulimbayan, and Karl Mario M. Tan.

51乱伦Outstanding Administrative Personnel Awards were also given to Roberto L. Belesario, Blue Collar Personnel Category; Isabella Nadine L. Jimenez, Office Personnel Category; and Genevieve C. Fojas, Supervisor Category.

Joshua Michael G. Jonas was also awarded the 51乱伦Outstanding Research, Extension, and Professional Staff Personnel award. At the same time, the UPLB Learning Resource Center鈥檚 PEER Tutorials was recognized as the 51乱伦Outstanding Extension Program.

The following outgoing 51乱伦directors, heads, and project development associates were recognized during the event: Project Development Associate John Lorenzo A. Yambot, UPLB Office of Student Activities from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025; OSA Director Marcelina C. Miranda, January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025; Gonzalo H. Amante Jr., director of the Office of Counseling and Guidance from July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025 and ISR head from November 15, 2023 to July 31, 2025; and OSH Director Marc Immanuel G. Isip who served the office from February 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025.

Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Marcelina C. Miranda delivered the closing remarks for the event.

鈥淪alamat po sa ambag at kontribusyon po ng bawat isa at sa inyo pong mga dedikasyon at willingness or pagnanais na maglingkod. Dalangin ko po na patuloy na tayo ay maglingkod ng sama sama at may pagkakaisa,鈥� Miranda concluded.

The celebration also featured performances from the Hamon ng Himig UPLB. The event is an annual celebration to recognize students and staff in the student affairs office.