The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), through the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)—a DOLE attached agency, honored exemplary Filipino professionals during the 2025 PRC Awards Night in Manila.
The award, which coincided with PRC’s 52nd founding anniversary, recognized workers and organizations across various professions who have shown integrity, competence, and commitment to serving the Filipino people.
With the theme “Pride in Service, Respect for Duty, Commitment to Professional Excellence,” the event was organized in collaboration with the Foundation for Outstanding Professionals, Inc. (FOP) and the Philippine Association of the Professional Regulatory Board Members, Inc. (PAPRB).
The event reflects the Marcos Jr. administration’s efforts to honor and uphold those who contribute to the country’s development. Labor Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma, who served as guest of honor and speaker, underscored the vital role of Filipino professionals in nation-building.
Secretary Laguesma also advised and appealed to professional organizations to “continue to be vigilant and police your ranks to ensure that the integrity, credibility, and reputation of your respective organizations are maintained, safeguarded, and remain untarnished.”
This year’s awards covered the Outstanding Professionals of the Year (OPYA), Outstanding Professional Regulatory Board, Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization, Seal of Excellence in Continuing Partnership Award, and the Eric C. Nubla Excellence Award.
The OPYA, considered the highest honor given by the PRC, was awarded to professionals in four clusters: Business, Education, and Social; Engineering; Health and Allied; and Technology.
The Eric C. Nubla Excellence Award, the most prestigious recognition of the Commission, was conferred on Dr. Ronaldo Esguerra Puno, a medical technologist, for his remarkable contribution to his field and service to the country.
