“Cordillera Career Development College: Academic Partner for Universal Health Care, Awarded at Gawad Kalusugan 2025”

Baguio City, Philippines — October 29, 2025. Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) was among the distinguished awardees at the prestigious Gawad Kalusugan 2025, held in Baguio City. The event, organized by the Department of Health – Cordillera Administrative Region, celebrated outstanding contributions to public health leadership and governance across the region.

The Gawad Kalusugan 2025 backdrop set the tone for a vibrant and meaningful ceremony, adorned with indigenous motifs, floral arrangements, and woven baskets that reflected the rich cultural heritage of the Cordillera. Amid this festive atmosphere, CCDC representatives received a Certificate of Appreciation recognizing the institution’s unwavering commitment as an Academic Partner in the Municipal Leadership Development Program (MLDP).

Dr. Amelita M. Panglinan, Regional Director of DOH-CAR, personally signed the certificate and commended CCDC’s role in shaping responsive and accountable health governance. The award citation highlighted CCDC’s “invaluable contribution and steadfast support in promoting leadership and governance in the health sector.” Through its academic partnership, the college played a pivotal role in building the capacities of local health leaders, strengthening municipal health systems, and advancing the goals of Universal Health Care in the region. This recognition follows years of collaborative engagement between CCDC and the Department of Health, where the college provided technical expertise, training support, and institutional leadership to empower municipal health officers and stakeholders.

Captured in one of the event’s photographs, CCDC Dean of the College of Health Education, Marivel D. Muñoz, and Principal of Midwifery, Marie Fe E. Kidatan, stood proudly before the Gawad Kalusugan 2025 backdrop, holding the certificate that symbolizes the college’s impact. The image reflects not only institutional achievement but also the spirit of community, resilience, and shared purpose that defines health leadership in the Cordillera.

As CCDC continues to champion educational excellence and community engagement, this award affirms its place as a transformative force in regional development. The college remains committed to nurturing future leaders—not only in health but across sectors—who embody integrity, innovation, and service.

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