President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. presented the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award to the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) Health Beyond Bars (HBB) Team, headed by BPSU President Dr. Ruby Santos-Matibag, on September 18, 2024, at Malacañang Palace.

This accomplishment was made possible by the HBB Team’s dedication and persistence in offering easily accessible healthcare and educational programs. Persons Deprived of Liberty have benefited from the HBB Program, highlighting the crucial role these programs play in vulnerable communities. Said program also established a benchmark for other organizations to follow, aiding in larger campaigns for social justice.

The Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award is one of the highest recognitions bestowed by the government upon individuals or groups whose commitment to public service is truly exceptional. Also present to receive the award are Prof. Monica B. Tanchiatco-Hipolito, Prof. Meyan Rose V. Malabanan, Prof. Maria Elinor Soriano, and Dr. Melvin N. Escartin.The post BPSU garners Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award appeared first on 1Bataan.