Excitement filled the air as Pangasinan State University staged the Public Forum in consonance with the search for the most outstanding students dubbed ‘Gawad Parangal para sa Pinakanatatanging Mag-Aaral 2023’ on July 21, 2023.
Now on its 8th year, Gawad Parangal aims to showcase the university’s student-centeredness as well as motivate students to achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives. It evaluates the finalists’ critical thinking and public speaking skills which will account for 20 percent of the final rating used in the ranking process.
University President Dr. Elbert M. Galas said the Search includes the public forum and a rigid screening process to determine the most competitive, responsive and well-rounded set of students.
The Gawad-aspirants from the nine campuses include: Mark Louie S. Ramiscal of Alaminos; Richelle Arjuna V. Soriano of Asingan; Abdulbasit S. Hadji Abdullah of Bayambang; Telbian Patima D. Castillo of Binmaley; Gilbert Peñaranda of Infanta; Trisha O. Castañeda of Lingayen; Wendy Q. Austria of San Carlos; Harvey S. Juralbar of Sta. Maria; and Wednesday T. Guillermo of Urdaneta who all displayed their abilities as they gave their responses to every question hurled at them.
The five finalists underwent a thorough evaluation by a team of judges from PSU– Mr. Rennie D. Martinez, Director for Accounting Services, Dr. Christia Marie Flores, University Physician and Ms. Liezel Del Castillo, Focal Person for Investors in People; and from external organizations– Ms. Dulce V. Torio, currently the Unified TVET Program Registration and Accreditation Systems (OPTRAS) Focal Person of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority- Pangasinan School or Arts and Trades (TESDA-PSAT), and Ms. Marylou D. Austria, Senior High School Principal of Binmaley Catholic School, Inc.
Awarding ceremony for the Gawad Parangal para sa Pinakanatatanging Mag-aaral 2023 is scheduled on August 18, 2023 at the PSU Golden Lion Hotel.
