The Provincial Government of Bulacan headed by Governor Daniel Fernando and Vice Governor Alexis Castro honored 21 who excelled in their respective fields that served as inspiration and led to empowering others to also live to be better citizens during the Gintong Kabataan Awards (GKA) 2022 held at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in the City of Malolos on Thursday.
“Since then, being a Gintong Kabataan ng Bulacan is a symbol of honor of new generations of Bulakenyos who strive to excel in their respective fields while continuously living as a accountable members of society. We are here before our honorable youth who used their talent, resilience, imagination and self-determination to carve lasting change in our nation and to be pillars of inspiration in their chosen field of endeavor.”
This was the message of Gov. Daniel Fernando as he also praised the awardees and promised them that he will compensate their valuable contributions by serving the Bulakenyos efficiently.
“Tunay kayong dangal ng magiting na liping Bulakenyo! At bilang ama ng lalawigan, sisikapin kong suklian ang inyong mga ginintuang ambag sa ating lalawigan sa pamamagitan ng patuloy na pangangalaga sa kapakanan at kaligtasan ng bawat Bulakenyo,” the governor said.
Fernando assured that their success will open more opportunities for the youth, thus paving the way to hone their capabilities, skills and reap more success to better contribute to the society that they live in.
The governor also encouraged them to continue to observe and to take part in the government’s programs that aim to effect change in the community.
Vice Gov. Castro who has been nominated by GKA in 2005 as “Most Outstanding SK Federation President” said that he is hopeful that our youth will have a voice that will echo to be proud of their ability, intelligence and talent.
“Patuloy po natin hanapin ang gintong kabataan sa bawat sulok ng ating lalawigan at lalo po tayong magsumikap sa pagmimina ng yamang kumikislap sa anumang lupang sa kanila’y napagtaniman. At sa mga Gintong Kabataan Awardees ngayong 2022, gamitin ninyo ang karanasan at karangalang ito upang makapagpunla ng kabutihan sa ating lipunan. Sa tulong po namin ni Governor Daniel Fernando ay magiging katuwang ninyo kami upang ibalik natin sa ating lalawigan ang lakas at talino ng mga kabataan upang umunlad ang ating mga bayan at lungsod. Kayo ang magwawagayway ng bandila ng ating dakilang angkan!,” Castro said.
Among the 2022 Gintong Kabataan Awardees include Paulo John M. Rubio of San Miguel for Gintong Kabataan sa Larangan ng Sining at Kultura; Jhenica V. Llarina of Plaridel and Ryan R. Corpuz from the City of Malolos for Gintong Kabataan sa Larangan ng Kagalingang Pang-Akademya at Agham for Secondary and College levels respectively; John Kenneth L. Pagdanganan of Calumpit for Gintong Kabataan sa Larangan ng Paglilingkod Pamayanan-Indibidwal; Zaldy N. Burce, Jr. of Guiguinto (Propesyonal), Jayson Jerald V. Rivera of Balagtas (Skilled Worker) and Marco Rhonel M. Eusebio of the City of Malolos (Government Worker) for Gintong Kabataang Manggagawa; Rogen S. Ladon from Marilao for Gintong Kabataan sa Larangan ng Isports (Indibidwal); Hon. Patrick S. Dela Cruz of City of Malolos for Natatanging SK Federation President and Barangay Longos of City of Malolos for Natatanging SK Barangay Council; Hon. Miguel Alberto T. Bautista from the City Malolos for Gintong Kabataan sa Larangan ng Entreprenyur and Troy Justin P. Agustin of Plaridel for Gintong Kabataang Bayani (Posthumous).
Also, 10 individuals received 2022 Gintong Kabataan Special Citations including Mateo Inigo S. Espocia and Mark Anthony A. Francisco from the City of San Jose del Monte, Lei Andrei M. Navarro from the City of Malolos, Diane A. David and Jhasmine C. Busran of Marilao, JCI Baliwag Buntal and Analyn N. Cundangan of Baliwag, Andrea Lindsay B. Duran of San Ildefonso, Hon. Marbin DJ. Garcia of Bulakan and Kayla Melyn V. Arellano from Guiguinto.
The GKA is a three-decade prestigious award giving program of the Provincial Government of Bulacan through the Provincial Youth, Sports and Public Employment Service Office (PYSPESO) with Gintong Kabataan ng Bulacan Alumni Association (GKBAA).
