The Model Employees for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 of the Schools Division Office of Calamba City received tokens of appreciation and certificates during the Quarterly Recognition and Affirmation of SDO Employees at Bulwagang Rizal, 4th floor of the DepEd main building, on April 7, 2025.

This recognition featured the Model Employee Awards, which celebrate individuals and teams who embody the highest standards of public service and professionalism.

Four categories of excellence were awarded: Best Employee, Best Team Player, Extra Mile Achiever, and Ace of Support.

Recognized for consistently demonstrating excellence in work performance, professionalism, and commitment, the Best Employees were Reclamante P. Viloria (OSDS), Thelma G. Calatin (CID), and Ronald L. Manaig (SGOD).

The Best Team Player awardees who were honored for their exemplary collaboration and teamwork to support their colleagues were John Paul C. Manalo (OSDS), Joel I. Libranda (CID), and Rocky A. Dela Cruz (SGOD).

Meanwhile, the Extra Mile Achiever awardees who were lauded for going above and beyond their assigned duties include Ma. Celeste N. Cadag (OSDS), Arlene M. Garcia (CID), and Jethroe A. Matusalem (SGOD).

Awarded employees for the Ace of Support who provided vital behind-the-scenes assistance to ensure seamless office operations were Adonai A. Magno (OSDS), Wilmer J. Nombrado (CID), and from the SGOD: Aileen Joy P. Lozano, Arlene L. Miranda, Cyril L. Paner, Janiene J. Malveda, Jaztine T. Caraos, Jenelyn Tarrosa, Jethroe A. Matusalem, Joylan E. Corcega, Juvileen A. Roxas, Leilani T. Diones, Mark Lawrence S. Natividad, and Rose Ann B. De Asis.