Village Connect
Success is often measured by years of service, promotions earned, or milestones achieved within an organization. But for PHINMA, true service extends far beyond the workplace. It is reflected in the lives improved, opportunities created, and communities strengthened through acts of compassion and commitment.
This belief took center stage during PHINMA’s Service Awards, where the organization highlighted individuals whose contributions reach beyond their professional responsibilities. While dedication to work remains important, PHINMA recognizes that lasting impact is also built through service to others.
“Being a force for good is not only defined by strategy or direction, but by people—by members of our PHINMA family who go beyond what is expected of them in service of others,” said PHINMA Chairman and CEO Ramon R. del Rosario, Jr.
Among those recognized were Grazieleanne Sellabe, Karina Angela Albert, Ronald Kim Agbay, and Adele Traspe—four individuals whose efforts continue to create positive change in the communities they serve.
For Sellabe, service is deeply personal. As a former PHINMA scholar, she understands firsthand how education can transform lives. Today, she dedicates herself to helping young learners in underserved communities access opportunities that can shape their future.
Her recent achievement as Top 4 in the Licensure Examination for Teachers for the Elementary Level reflects not only academic excellence but also a commitment to using education as a tool for empowerment. Drawing from her own experiences, she serves as both educator and inspiration to the students she mentors.
Meanwhile, Adele Traspe continues to advocate for education as a pathway toward hope and transformation. Serving as Director for Student Development and Leadership at PHINMA University of Pangasinan, he works to develop students into future leaders while promoting programs that extend educational access to marginalized sectors.
One of these initiatives is the College Education Behind Bars program, which provides female Persons Deprived of Liberty the opportunity to pursue higher education. Through partnerships with various organizations, Traspe helps create second chances and pathways toward a better future.
Community development also takes many forms, as demonstrated by Ronald Kim Agbay. As president of the Grand Strikeville homeowners’ association, he works closely with residents to address concerns and improve living conditions within their socialized housing community.
Drawing from his professional experience as a project engineer, Agbay helps solve practical challenges. More importantly, he fosters dialogue, trust, and cooperation among residents. His work highlights how meaningful progress often begins with listening and bringing people together.
For Karina Albert, service is rooted in mentorship and human connection. Through PHINMA’s Big Brother Big Sister Program, she has guided scholars throughout their academic journeys, offering encouragement and support during critical moments.
During the pandemic, Albert remained a reliable source of motivation for her mentee, helping her navigate challenges that threatened to disrupt her education. She believes mentorship is a shared journey where both mentor and student learn, grow, and inspire one another.
Together, these stories reflect PHINMA’s evolving view of recognition. Beyond tenure and professional accomplishments, the organization celebrates individuals who dedicate their time, talents, and compassion to improving the lives of others.
Their journeys serve as a reminder that meaningful impact cannot always be measured in years. Sometimes, it is best reflected in opportunities created, futures transformed, and communities made stronger through everyday acts of service.
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