The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa (PLMun) celebrated the work commitment and service loyalty of its employees through a Gala Night, with the theme, "PLMun is LOVE: Mahal ko ang Pamilya ko Tungkulin Ko Gagampanan Ko", last 26 May 2022, at the Center Court of Muntinlupa Sports Complex.

The Muntinlupa Polytechnic College’s Founding Chairman and Former President, Hon. Ignacio “Toting” Bunye, graced the event and expressed his delight to celebrate the 31^st Founding Anniversary of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa (PLMun). He shared the humble beginnings of MPC with only three-course offerings and 300 student population at that time. He also expressed his delight in learning that PLMun now offers more than 10 programs/courses, with an estimated number of 12,000 students and a 400 workforce complement.

The University President, Dr. Raymundo P. Arcega, CESE, also expressed his greetings and congratulations to the service awardees and all employees for their work dedication, and passion. He encouraged them to continually serve PLMun, the City, and other stakeholders with righteousness and integrity, embodying the University Core Values.

One of the event highlights was the awarding of the Best Magisterial Lecture 2022. The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA) recognized the top 10 awardees, namely, Ms. Geneil Ambayec, Mr. John Paul Manuel, Ms. Ma. Josefina Salangsang, Ms. Fe Hablanida, Mr. Vince Christian Tapia, Ms. Glorynor Navarro, Ms. Melanie Arellano, Ms. Ana Beatriz Dablo, Ms. Lyza Bernadette Cruz, and Ms. Ruby Myra Lacro. After the Final Round of Lecture presentations, Ms. Ana Beatriz Dablo won as the Rank 1 for Best Magisterial Lecture, followed by Ms. Glorynor Navarro as Rank 2, and Ms. Ruby Myra Lacro placed 3^rd.

Another highlight was the awarding of the Special Citation award to the passers of the Civil Service Examination (CSE), Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT), and Bar Examination. The employees and personnel serving the University for 5, 10, 15, and 20 years.

Finally, Assoc. Prof. Alain J. Anuevo, Dean of the College of Information Technology and Computer Studies, and Head of the Information and Communication Technology Office received the Presidential Award 2022. Dean Alain showed great commitment to his work and introduced innovations to the University.

Indeed, the Gala Night 2022 was a night filled with excitement and celebrations. The audience was also entertained by special performances from PLMun Chorale, PLMun Blck Mvmnt, Euphoria Band, and Kawani Artists (Singers & Dancers). The event was hosted by Ms. Divine Grace Doydoy and Mr. Denny Lou Bendejo.

(Photos captured by Mr. Ian Bilog)