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Nominations for ‘Bugal kang Antique’ now open

SAN JOSE, Antique (PIA) -- The provincial government here is now accepting nominations for the “Bugal kang Antique Awards 2023.”

After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bugal kang Antique Awards returns this year to acknowledge and give recognition to the noteworthy achievements and community contributions of Antiqueños and organizations.

Bugal kang Antique 2023 Awards chair and Peace, Order, and Public Safety (POPS) Office head Margie L. Gadian said that the distinction “Bugal kang Antique” is reserved for Antiqueños and organizations that have exhausted time and effort in promoting the welfare of and have brought pride and honor to the province and its people.

Gadian then emphasized that the accomplishments and contributions of nominees must have an exceptional and positive impact on the community.

Bugal kang Antique Awards are given in the fields of Governance and Public Service, Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Environmental Protection, Sports, and Community Service.

The Bugal kang Antique Awards 2019 recipients, including renowned trail runner John Ray "Stingray" Onifa (second from left). (Photo Courtesy of Province of Antique)

Any Antiqueño or organization may be nominated by a fellow Antiqueño, a local government unit (LGU), or another organization, provided that nominations are properly and sufficiently supported by documentation.

Nominations must include the resume of the nominee or profile of the organization, proof of achievements and social contributions, testimonies from other persons, clippings from printed publications, and other relevant documentation, such as photographs.

Ms. Jessica B. Bacar, the Bugal kang Antique 2018 Awardee for Mass Media, receives her awards from Governor Rhodora J. Cadiao and other provincial government officials. (Photo courtesy of Province of Antique)

The Bugal kang Antique 2023 Awards selection committee will be composed of representatives from the academe, business sector, religious sector, non-partisan groups, and former Bugal kang Antique awardees who will identify this year’s awardees based on the criteria of community impact, personal integrity, education qualification, and awards and recognitions received.

The Bugal kang Antique Awards is one of the major events in Antique's biggest and grandest festival, Binirayan Festival, held every December.

POPS Office will be accepting nominations until November 8 at their

office location at 2F ANIAD Building, New Capitol Annex, San Jose de Buenavista town.

For questions and clarifications about the Bugal kang Antique Awards 2023, POPS Office may be reached through landline number 036-540-2122, mobile number 0917-5070-774, and email address pops.antique.gov@ gmail.com. (AGP/BPS/PIA Antique/Photos courtesy of Province of Antique)

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