Gawad sa Kaunlaran

Vice Governor Maricar Zamora receives Gawad sa Kaunlaran Award

 The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) awarded the “Gawad sa Kaunlaran" medal to Honorable Maria Carmen S. Zamora, MNSA last September 17, 2019, during the 11th Re-activation Anniversary of the 701st Infantry (Kagitingan) Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, Philippine Army at Mati, Davao Oriental.

The Vice-Governor was recognized for her meritorious and invaluable achievement in the pursuit of programs that helped create peaceful and conflict resilient communities in the province.

During her three terms as the District I Representative of Compostela Valley, she implemented her SMILE (Social Services, Medical Assistance, Infrastructure, Livelihood Opportunities, and Educational Programs) platform which opened opportunities for Comvalenyo’s to pursue a better life. Her pursuit of providing quality education and skills development led to the creation of the Compostela Valley State College, Educational Scholarship Grants, and TESDA Certified Employment and Skills Trainings.

The commander of the AFP Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom), Major General Felimon T. Santos Jr., pinned the medal to Vice-Governor Zamora.

More than the recognition and accolades, Vice Governor is continuously inspired to pursue her programs because of the improvements it has brought to the lives of her constituents.

The AFP’s Gawad sa Kaunlaran is the second to the highest distinction given to citizens and government officials in relation with socio-economic and other non-combat activities.

Other high-ranking military officials present were Brigadier General Henry Robinson, Assistant Division Commander of the 7th Infantry Division, 10th Infantry Division Commander Major General Jose Faustino, Jr., and 701st Brigade Commander Brigadier General Manuel Sequitin. ---

Photo Caption:  Vice Governor Maria Carmen S. Zamora, MNSA receives her Gawad Kaunlaran Award from the AFP with Major General Felimon T. Santos Jr., Brigadier General Henry Robinson, Major General Jose Faustino Jr., Brigadier General Manuel Sequitin, and Governor Nelson Dayanghirang of Davao Oriental. 

Vice Governot Maricar Zamora appointed as Adviser for External Affairs

League of Vice Governors of the Philippines appoints Vice-Governor Maricar Zamora as Senior Adviser for External Affairs

 By: Gerne Boja

Vice-Governor Maria Carmen S. Zamora was appointed by her peers as Senior Adviser for External Affairs of the League of Vice-Governors of the Philippines (LVGP) last July 12, 2014 during their 76th National Assembly last July 12-14 at Sofitel Manila.

 “I am very happy to be part of a strong linkage and network with passionate advocacies in policy and legislative reforms.”, Vice-Governor Zamora said.

 During the 3-Day assembly, the LVGP inducted its members, including Vice-Gov. Maricar Zamora into the League’s vision of effecting changes for local and national development.  The legislator’s also underwent series of activities for the continuing refinement of the local legislative process.
“We look forward to enhancing our skills for the office even as the League offers to build the capabilities of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan” Vice-Governor Zamora shared.

 The LVGP is a non-stock, non-profit and non-government organization composed of the heads of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of each province in the country. The League strives to build a strong advocacy group, to be “one voice” in policy and legislative reforms.

Photo Caption: 

Vice-Governor Zamora with the other Vice-Governors of the different Provinces during the 76th National Assembly of the  League of Vice-Governors of the Philippines.