QUEZON CITY—The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) recognized 15 newly retired officials and employees for their dedication and commitment to public service.

Seven Labor Arbiters, four Labor Arbitration Associates, two sheriffs, and two administrative staff from the Main Office, National Capital Regional Arbitration Branch (NCRAB), and RABs III, IV, VI, VII, and X were recognized during the flag-raising ceremony on February 9, 2026.

NLRC officials congratulated the retirees as they acknowledged the long years of service and contributions in the achievement of the Commission’s mandate and goals.

The following retirees were honored during the ceremony:

1.Labor Arbiter Elenita F. Cruz – 41 years in service, Main Office

2.Labor Arbiter Raphael Kenneth E. Ybañez – 31 years in service, NCRAB

3.Labor Arbiter Edwin B. Carabbacan – 25 years in service, NCRAB

4.Labor Arbiter Generoso V. Santos – 25 years in service, RAB IV

5.Labor Arbiter Paz Eugenia D. Neri-Dysangco – 22 years in service, NCRAB

6.Labor Arbiter Mona Lisa M. Vargas – 21 years in service, Main Office

7.Labor Arbiter Raisa P. Disomangcop – 15 years in service, Main Office

8.Violeta G. Suazo, Labor Arbitration Associate – 41 years in service, RAB X

9.Evelyn M. dela Rosa, Labor Arbitration Associate – 39 years in service, RAB IV

10.Maritoni R. del Rosario, Labor Arbitration Associate – 36 years in service, NCRAB

11.Fe D. Cruz, Labor Arbitration Associate – 31 years in service, NCRAB

12.Oscar A. Almirante, Sheriff III – 37 years in service, RAB VII

13.Alfredo R. Pambuan, Sheriff III – 21 years in service, NCRAB

14.Edna J. Jimenea, Administrative Assistant V – 40 years in service, RABVI

15.Fe Q. Dabu, Administrative Officer I – 34 years in service, RABIII

The retirees received certificates of recognition and tokens of appreciation during the awarding ceremony.

Presiding Commissioner Presiding Commissioner Julia Cecily I. Coching-Sosito, Presiding Commissioner Agnes Alexis A. Lucero-De Grano, Commissioner Dolores M. Peralta-Beley, Commissioner Gina F. Cenit-Escoto, Commissioner Mary Ann F. Plata-Daytia, Commissioner Ma. Minerva S. Paez-Collantes, Commissioner Nicolas B. Nicolas, Commissioner Donna C. Ramos, Executive Clerk of Court IV Purdey P. Perez, and representatives from the National Association of Labor Arbiters, Inc. (NALAI) and Association of Labor Arbitration Associates of the Philippines (ALAAP) led the presentation of the awards.

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