BAGUIO CITY (PIA) - The provincial government of Apayao recently held the first Apayao Outstanding Youth or APOY Awards recognizing the superb achievements, milestones and contributions of the youth in their communities, and to the province as a whole.
Board Member Kyle Mariah Chelsea Bulut-Cunan and former Sangguniang Kabataan federation president Wenz Nathaly Cagat-Alferez led the awarding of the first batch of APOY awardees in Luna town.
The Leadership and Character awardees were Calanasan municipal councilor Naville Taccalan, the Secretary- General of the Philippine Councilors League – Apayao, and chairperson of the National Movement of Young Legislators – Cordillera region, and Chris Michael Palalay, agriculturist and entrepreneur who manages a successful mushroom business, and sharing his success to his fellow Yapayaos.
Academic Excellence awardees were math wizard Emil Peterson Borromeo who won awards and recognitions in and out of the country, and Nielmer Cabacungan, a top provincial scholar who graduated as cum laude.
Sports excellence awardees were Mhage Gerriahlou Sebastian, the first woman national master in chess in CAR, and winner of various competitions here and abroad, and lady baller Rose Anne Pedronan who represented Apayao and CAR in the previous Palarong Pambansa and other basketball competitions.
Arts Excellence awardees were Aldous Gabriel Pelobello who excels in photography and painting, and Jarence Joy Luban in the field of journalism, debate, and essay writing.
These awardees received plaques, and cash prize of P20,000 each.
