NWU honors the excellence of five alumni in the Alumni Awards 2021
Northwestern University commemorated the outstanding services of five alumni via an online program on February 6, 2021.
Three of the alumni awardees received an award for their exemplary duty in their own professions: Mr. Nick Malasig II, a journalist and a station manager of DZJC Aksyon Radio Laoag, who has been serving for 21 years in broadcast media; Prof. Karl Lenin Benigno, the Acting Director of the Institutional Planning and Organizational Development Department (IPODD) of NWU, recognized for his invaluable dedication and leadership in spearheading the disaster preparedness and risk reduction of the University; and Dir. Enrico Pacifico B. Ruiz, the President of the Board of Directors of Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC), acclaimed for his pioneering efforts in public service.
“My education in the NWU College of Law has brought an edge to my success right now. Being a graduate of Bachelor of Laws has helped me in crafting the board resolutions, ffor I am a part of the Board of Directors and at the same time its president. I will forever be indebted to Northwestern University,” said Dir. Enrico Pacifico B. Ruiz.
The other two alumni awardees are outstanding products of the Vedasto J. Samonte School of Graduate Studies, and were given recognition for their endeavor in the field of education. Dr. Jay Palaspas, SHS Master Teacher III of San Nicolas National High School, and Dr. Jhon Rey D. Ortal, Education Program Supervisor of DepEd-Batac City.
“It is important to continue to strive, to celebrate the good we can contribute to society and honor those whom the university can be proud of,” Atty. Ferdinand S. Nicolas, the University President, stated.
