QUEZON CITY—The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) celebrated the commitment and longevity of its workforce as it recognized 19 loyalty awardees for their long-standing service in the government during the flag-raising ceremony held on April 20, 2026.

The awarding ceremony highlighted the vital contribution of the officials and employees in achieving the agency’s mandate to promote industrial peace through the fair and efficient resolution of labor disputes.

NRLC Chairperson Grace E. Maniquiz-Tan led the presentation of the awards for the five Labor Arbiters, one Commission Attorney, and 13 employees from the Main Office and Regional Arbitration Branches (RABs).

Among the loyalty awardees recognized were Labor Arbiter Neopolo J. Casurao, Jr. of RAB IV, Labor Arbiter Gener T. Caño of RAB V, Labor Arbiter Ana Nannette P. Cruz of the Negros Island RAB (NIRAB), and Labor Arbiter Asuncion Grace M. Jamerlan-Divinagracia of RAB VI for their 10 years in service. Labor Arbiter Genielyn N. Buban of the National Capital Region Arbitration Branch (NCRAB) was also honored for her 20 years in service.

The other loyalty awardees are:

𝟭𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲

1. Atty. Grace Irish C. Alberto-Estrella – Attorney VI, Main Office

2. James P. Sinosa – Labor Arbitration Associate, RAB VI

3. Mary Rose G. Hibo – Administrative Officer III, Main Office

4. Christine Joyce V. Montes – Administrative Assistant V, Main Office

5. Nerissa B. Blase – Administrative Assistant V, Main Office

6. Maybelle A. Hallare – Administrative Assistant V, RAB V

7. Jhon Ray P. Pereyra – Sheriff III, NCRAB

8. Christiansen S. Casten – Sheriff III, NCRAB

9. Jesus G. Vidal, Jr. – Sheriff III, NCRAB

10. Marc Cyrus P. Cruz – Sheriff III, NCRAB

11. Joseph A. Soriano – Sheriff III, RAB IV

12. Rudy Jaime S. Dequilla – Sheriff III, NIRAB

13. Jerahmeel G. Ojales – Sheriff, Sub-NIRAB

𝟯𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲

1. Ferdinand V. Arellano – Bailiff II, Sub-RAB VII

Presiding Commissioner Julia Cecily C. Sosito, Presiding Commissioner Agnes Alexis A. Lucero-De Grano, Commissioner Ma. Minerva S. Paez-Collantes, Commissioner Jose C. Del Valle, Jr., Commissioner Mary Ann F. Plata-Daytia, and Commissioner Gavino R. Meneses were also present during the ceremony and handed the certificates to the honorees.

 

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