Sep 29, 2025
CEU Honors Loyalty and Service of Employees and Alumni
Photo shows (from L-R) Atty. Danilo L. Concepcion, CEU President and Chief Academic Officer with the 45-year Service Awardees, Ms. Jeneta B. Retardo and Ms. Bernardita T. Traje
In a heartfelt celebration of loyalty and legacy, Centro Escolar University marked its annual Loyalty Day to honor the long years of service of its employees and pay tribute to its alumni.
The event recognized faculty and non-teaching personnel who have dedicated 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 45 years of service to the university.
Ms. Jeneta B. Retardo of the Library Department and Ms. Bernardita T. Traje of the Cash Department were the day’s most distinguished honorees, each receiving the longest service awards for their decades of unwavering commitment. Ms. Traje later delivered a response of gratitude on behalf of all the service awardees.
A large group of individuals were honored for 35 years of service, including Ms. Ma. Florencia N. Antonio and Ms. Marjorie V. Portuguez from the Office of the University Registrar (OUR); Mr. Arnel Z. Biaco and Ms. Odessa M. Tiongson from the Physical Plant and Facilities Department (PPFD); Mr. Carlo M. Biscocho, Ms. Maria Bernadette S. Maccay, and Ms. Maria Carmen S. Dizon from the School of Dentistry and School of Medical Technology; Ms. Gloria R. Del Mundo and Ms. Amaryllis O. Joson from the Library Department; Dr. Julieta Z. Dungca and Dr. Agnes S. Magnaye from the School of Science and Technology and Biological Sciences Department; Dr. Lorenzo S. Hipolito, Jr. from the School of Education, Liberal Arts, Music, and Social Work; Dr. Rosario Donalyne L. Manigbas from the Health Services Department; Dr. Juana Rosa F. Martinez from the Guidance and Counseling Department; Dr. Rosemarie I. So from the School of Accountancy Management; and Dr. Erna V. Yabut from the Office of the Research, Innovation and Institutional Development.
For 30 years of service, awardees included Ms. Editha P. Aguilar and Dr. Jonathan P. Catapang from Physical Education (PE); Dr. Rhoda C. Aguilar from OUR; Dr. Maria Donnabelle U. Dean and Ms. Ivy T. Echano from the School of Pharmacy; Dr. Mary Iodine S. Lacanienta and Dr. Marivic G. Tan from the School of Dentistry; Ms. Jennifer G. Quieta from Information and Communication Technology; Dr. Jocelyn R. Viray from the Psychology Department; and Ms. Hazel M. Ylagan from the School of Medical Technology. Honored for 25 years were Ms. Angeline G. Carreon and Ms. Johanna C. Lee from the School of Pharmacy; Mr. Geroni Leezander P. Castor from the Library Department; Ms. Joylyn L. Mejilla from the School of Nursing; and Mr. Ramon S. Parole from the Accounting Department.
Recipients of the 20-year service award were Ms. Anjanette S. De Leon, Dr. Jobbie S. Lacopia, Ms. Luningning O. Marcelino, and Ms. Christine I. Reyes from the School of Nursing; Dr. Marjorie C. Quieng-Flores from the School of Dentistry; Mr. Ronald V. Mendoza from Science Laboratories; and Ms. Maria Corazon M. Tiongco from the Purchasing Department.
Marking 15 years were Ms. Madelyn M. Asturias from Health Services; Mr. Joe Andrian R. Catalla from Guidance and Counseling; Mr. Leonard Dr. Ditche from PPFD; Ms. Jemelyn O. Garcia and Mr. Mark Joseph M. Manimtim from the Library Department; and Ms. Mary Eujene P. Malonzo from the Vice-President’s Office and School of Optometry.
A group of employees reached their 10-year milestone, including Ms. Cynthia E. Alix; Ms. Frieda Glory Benemile and Mr. Benhar L. Sumpingan from OUR; Mr. Raymond P. Ebron from Health Services; Ms. Ganilyn R. Geñoso and Mr. Roel D. Santos from Physical Sciences and Mathematics; Mr. Kirk Godfrey D. Itliong from the Library Department; Ms. Ma. Shalymar E. Javier from the College of Hospitality Management; Mr. Kim Lawrence A. Odoño from ICT; Mr. Orlie P. Oliveros and Mr. Ronnie A. Pancho from Dentistry; Mr. Napoleon M. Ombao and Mr. Joel Pajarillo from PPFD; Mr. Reycar R. Raposa from PPFD; Mr. Richard M. Rillo and Atty. Eduard M. Riparip from the Languages Department; Dr. Josan D. Tamayo from CAMT; and Mr. Arthur V. Zubiri from General Administrative and Property.
Finally, the university recognized employees with five years of service: Dr. Kristel Anne P. Alberto, Dr. Almira Dulce G. Icaro, and Dr. Marian Almyra S. Naranjilla from Dentistry; Ms. Alnee Joy A. Azul from Accountancy and Management; Ms. Honey Loveleen R. Bontile from the School of NHM; Ms. Jarah Victoria R. Dayag and Mr. Lordy Angelo C. Santos from the Psychology Department; Ms. Ma. Christina A. Florentino and Mr. Raymond L. Peralta from the Computer Department; Mr. Aldrin V. Jardeleza from the School of Nursing; and Ms. Kristina C. Miranda, Mr. James Phillip M. Monserate, and Mr. Ruel M. Nalam from Social Sciences and Humanities.
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