MERCELITA J. Labial, Ph.D., Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City;  Ramir S. Austria, Ph.D., University of the Cordilleras, Baguio City; Stephen I. Andrada, University of Baguio, Baguio City; Danny M. Sasis, Angelicum College, Quezon City - they are the TOPM nominees proclaimed as The Outstanding PERAA Members (TOPM) for 2010 under the four TOPM search categories. The winners who come from  Region 10, the Cordillera Administrative Region, and NCR were  proclaimed during the 38th Anniversary awarding ceremonies in Cebu City last October 21.

      In addition to the national recognition, the winners and the runners up were awarded  with special trophies, cash awards, and insurance coverages. Below is a complete list of The Outstanding PERAA Members for 2010 with the 2nd and 3rd place winners:

TEACHING CATEGORY

Level A


First place
Mercelita J. Labial, Ph.D.
English Department Head/ Senior Faculty
Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City
(17 years of service)


Second place
Loresita Antonia A. Chua, Ph.D.
Level 4 Chairperson, College of Nursing
University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City
(23 years of service)


Third place
Melissa Marie G. Bautista, Ph.D.
Dean- Graduate School and College of Teacher Education
Holy Trinity College of General Santos City
(6 years of service)

Level B


First place
Ramir S. Austria, Ph.D.
Graduate Program Coordinator/ Associate Professor
University of the Cordilleras, Baguio City
(14 years of service)


Second place
Francia P. Odavar
Senior Secondary School Teacher 2
University of Saint Anthony, Iriga City
(11 years of service)


Third place
Rhoda B. Galangco, Ph.D.
Chair- BSEd
University of Baguio, Baguio City
(13 years of service)

NON-TEACHING CATEGORY

Level A - Administrative

First place
Stephen I. Andrada
HR Director/ Associate Professor
University of Baguio, Baguio City
(12 years of service)


Second place
Henry L. Galuba, Ph.D.
Research and Faculty Development Coordinator
Lorma Colleges, La Union
(5 years of service)


Third place
Jesusa N. Padilla, Ph.D.
Research and Faculty Development Coordinator
Technological Institute of the Philippines, Quezon City
(12 years of service)

Level B - Administrative Staff


First place
Danny M. Sasis
OIC- Purchasing Officer
Angelicum College, Quezon City
(29 years of service)


Second place
Florante A. Sabate
Property and Supply Officer
Lorma Colleges, La Union
(3 years of service)


Third place
Esther Masielle P. Flores
Guidance Counselor Level III
University of Baguio, Baguio City
(9 years of service)

       Participating Institutions or employers of the 2010 TOPM winners were also cited by the PERAA Board through plaques of recognition. As in past years, the board was very appreciative to the TOPM co-sponsors who are PERAA?s business partners and investment managers: Bank of the Philippine Islands, MetroBank Trust Banking, ING Investment Management, Banco De Oro and United Coconut Planters Bank. The top five nominees per category were subjected to a rigid panel interview chaired by CHED Director IV, Dr. Catherine Q. Castañeda; Mr. Enrique Herbosa (Rotary International-Makati North); EVP Cynthia Makasiar (BPI Asset Management and Trust); Director/Head Eric M. Garcia (ING Investment Management) and Dr. Eric M. Habijan (Dept. of Education).