21/10/2025
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The University of Northern Philippines (UNP), through the Federated Alumni Association, Inc. (FAAI), successfully held the Floro Crisologo Outstanding Alumni Awards on October 17, 2025, at Tadena Hall, 3rd Floor, Administration Building.
With the theme โ๐๐๐ @๐๐: ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ง๐ข ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฒ, ๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒโ, the awarding ceremony served as a testament to UNPโs enduring commitment to excellence, legacy, and spirit. It also highlighted the vital role of alumni in sustaining the universityโs long-standing tradition of academic excellence and social responsibility.
The program began with opening remarks delivered by Engr. Nestor Pajaro, President of the UNP Federated Alumni Association, followed by the introduction of the Guest of Honor and Speaker, Atty. Jose Aquino โ a former faculty member of the College of Arts and Sciences and former Director of the Enforcement and Investor Protection Department of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
In his keynote address, Atty. Aquino discussed pressing national concerns such as flood control, calamity response, ghost projects, and corruption. He emphasized that being part of an outgoing generation is not an endpoint but a continuation of excellence โ a legacy that remains in the heart of every UNPian and will thrive through future generations.
A highlight of the ceremony was the recognition of the Most Outstanding Alumni from the various colleges of the university. Among the awardees was ๐ญ๐บ๐บ๐ผ๐ท๐ป ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐, an alumnus of the College of Criminal Justice Education (Class of 1996) and a Philippine National Police Academy graduate (Class of 2000). He also earned masterโs degrees in Public Administration from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and in Government Management from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila in 2012.
In his message of response, FSSUPT Carta expressed his gratitude to UNP for shaping his values and career, stating that โ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐โ๐๐โ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐โ. He added that the UNP College of Criminal Justice Education taught him not only the science of law enforcement but also the ethics of service, the value of integrity, and the power of perseverance.
Dr. Rolando Navarro, Vice President for Academic Affairs, delivered an inspirational message on behalf of UNP President Dr. Erwin F. Cadorna, who was on official business with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Dr. Cadorna was also among this yearโs awardees, representing the College of Arts and Sciences.
The event concluded with a photo opportunity featuring the awardees, university officials, deans, and guests. Atty. Igi Casiรฑo Tablada, President of the UNP College of Law Alumni Chapter, officially closed the ceremony with his closing remarks, expressing gratitude to all who contributed to the success of the event.
The Floro Crisologo Outstanding Alumni Awards stands as a celebration of excellence and service โ honoring the universityโs finest graduates who embody the true spirit of being a UNPian and carrying forward the legacy of โ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ง๐ข ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฒ, ๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒโ.