Yesterday (9/19/07) I read in a leading newspaper that my colleague, Dr. Josette Biyo is one of the recipients of the 2007 Presidential or Lingkod Bayan Award given by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) of the Philippines.
The CSC held this year’s “Parangal… Pasasalamat”, an annual awards rites which caps the seven month-long search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees. This is where CSC awards exemplary individuals and groups in government the Presidential Lingkod Bayan, Dangal ng Bayan and Pagasa Awards.
Dr. Josette Biyo is currently the Director of Philippine Science High School - Western Visayas Campus in Iloilo City, Philippines.
I first met Josette several years ago when she was a Ph.D. student at De La Salle University (DLSU-Manila) and later as a co-faculty member at the College of Science of DLSU. In her desire to go back and serve her hometown, Josette transferred to PSHS Western Visayas and became a special science instructor. I met Josette again in Cleveland, Ohio in May 2002 during the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) -- she was an invited speaker at the Teachers' Academy while I was a Grand Awards Judge in the international science and engineering competition.
Josette is a multi-awarded teacher. Among her major awards include:
1. Intel Excellence in Teaching Award
2. Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Teacher Award
3. Ten Outstanding Young Filipino Award
Congratulations, Josette! The Pisay community is proud of you and your achievements.
Cheers,
9/20/07
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