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by: Marbin A. Tubat Senior High Teacher II
To ensure that proper and fair recognition is offered to all deserving non-teaching and teaching employees, the Zamboanga del Norte National High School (ZNNHS) launched its first in-house award-giving body, the GAWAD HIRAYA AWARDS on December 18,2021 at Museo Dipolog, Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte.
Dr. Joselito S. Tizon, School Principal IV, along with the two (2) Assistant School Principals, Ma’am Virginia E. Tagab in Junior High School (JHS) department and Sir Jonald L. Noli in Senior High School (SHS), Ma’am Josephine M. Cuenca, Head Teacher VI/ School Award Coordinator, department heads and various working committees took the biggest challenge in prepping all essentials just to bring this first of its kind project to concrete reality.
In the video presentation, Dr. Tizon narrated the history of this GAWAD HIRAYA AWARDS, “With the brilliant erudition of our English teachers, the compelling nomenclature of this award which is “HIRAYA” rooted from the ancient Filipino word which meant ‘the fruit of one’s dreams, wishes and aspirations’ was brought to life”, he pointed out.
He also stressed out that he had a great concern and care for the teaching and non-teaching personnel who sought for promotion and being part of the Human Resource Merit Promotion and Selection Board (HRMPSB) of the division, he always encountered teacher applicants and non- teaching applicants for promotion who were often asked if they were recipients of any outstanding employees/ teachers’ award who then proudly presented their certificate of awards issued to them by their school heads yet ended up disappointed for the HRMPSB did not appreciate the said awards because it’s not division recognized.
“The sad faces of those employees hit me so hard and made me realize to cogitate ways to prevent such heart-breaking scenarios which I do not wish to be experienced by any of my ZNNHS personnel next year. With this, we moved heaven and earth just to come up with the Gawad HIRAYA Guidelines which were crafted right after the creation of the rewards and recognition committee of the school”, he continued.
Speaking so much volume on the relevance of this event, at the very entrance of Museo Dipolog, broadcasted live on ZNNHS official Facebook page and witnessed by the Dipolog City division’s dignitaries spearheaded by the supportive Schools Division Superintendent, Sir Virgilio P. Batan Jr. and Dipolog City officials led by Honorable City Mayor Darel Dexter Y. Uy as represented by the City Councilor Honorable Marilou Y. Calibo, five major ( 5 ) categories were contested namely: Most Outstanding Teachers II in both junior and senior high school departments; Most Outstanding Teachers III of both departments; Most Outstanding Master Teachers 1 and II in junior high school; Most Outstanding Department Heads; and Most Outstanding Non-Teaching Personnel.
For the Most Outstanding Teachers II and III in both junior and senior high school departments, the nominees were adjudged based on these following criteria: professional development (10 points); faculty efficiency rating (RPMS)/ IPCRF (15 points); supervision evaluation result (15 points), outstanding accomplishments (20 points ); length of service ( 10 points) ; attendance ( 10 points); and interview ( 10 points ).

Being the lone nominee for the MOT II category in junior high school, Ma’am Janette L. Atienza of Science Department was automatically conferred as victor for this category. Meanwhile, for the MOT II category in senior high school, Sir. Jeovanny A. Marticion was the winner. On the other hand, for the MOT III category in JHS department, Mrs. Romila P. Guimbarda who garnered 73.5 points won against eight (VIII) other nominees, whereas, for the SHS department, Ma’am Candelaria Mercadera was the awardee.

Moreover, for the Most Outstanding Master Teachers 1 and II, the selection and evaluation procedures were based on these metrics as follows: professional development (15 points); faculty efficiency rating (RPMS)/ IPCRF (15 points); supervision evaluation result (10 points); meritorious accomplishments (20 points); and contribution to the institution/ community (5 points) completing the perfect score of 100 points.

Garnering a total score of 66 points, Ma’am Nelda D. Cabading of Mathematics department was hailed as the MOMT I, surpassing the scores of other two (2) master teacher I- nominees namely: Ma’am Levie J. Laquio of Technical Livelihood Education (TLE) department with 53 points and Ma’am Michel P. Enero of Filipino department with 46. 25 points respectively. Meanwhile, Dr. Joel P. Ogoc of Mathematics department was the recipient of the Most Outstanding Master II award being the only nominee for this category.

Furthermore, for the Most Outstanding Department Head Category, Ma’am Merlina T. Tomales of Mathematics department made it to the top for having consistently promoted and supported education and institutional advancement, established a positive image for the institution, and ensured top quality performance of ZNNHS. These meaningful contributions made her the sole nominee for this category and the automatic recipient of the Leadership Award. On the other hand, for the Most Outstanding Non-Teaching Personnel category, Ma’am Jona P. Bas won against three other (3) nominees with 53 points.
Aside from the five (5) major recognitions, special awards were also given to wit: Service Awardees, Post Humous Award, Lady of the Night and Gentlemen of the Night.
Expressing his joy and honor to be part of this iconic event, Sir Jonald L. Noli, Assistant School Principal in SHS department delivered his closing remarks underscoring that ZNNHS saw, felt, and appreciated its employees’ hard work, sacrifices and dedication to work which were more than worthy of recognitions and commendations.
The 2021 GAWAD HIRAYA Awards were hosted by Ms. Abigail V. Nalzaro, Teacher III and Mr. Al L. Cantery, nominee/ Teacher III of the English department.