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=='''Category: Significant Personality'''==
 
=='''Category: Significant Personality'''==
  
 
''District of Kalibo II''
 
''District of Kalibo II''
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=='''Biography'''==
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''(Include life story, awards received, contributions to the community, citation with specific years)''
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Dr. Constancio Irao Constantino’s life journey is a well-lived one. Born to  Jose Nadal Constantino and Florencia Catonog Irao, he has 6 other siblings.   
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He spent his elementary years at Numancia Elementary  School, Numancia, Aklan.  His secondary education and  Liberal Arts Courses were earned at Columbia University (now University of Portland), Oregon, in 1930 and 1931, respectively. Having started his career as a classroom teacher in 1932-33 at Tangalan Elementary School, Tangalan, Aklan, he soon broadened his skills in teaching by earning an Elementary Teacher’s Certificate at the National University in Manila in 1935. Still, with teaching in his mindset, he served his Alma Mater from 1936 to 1939.
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Favorable times made him leave Panay Island and settle in Dumaguete City, where he served as the Dean of the Guy Hall at the Silliman University in 1940-1941. While in the same institution, he finished a Bachelor of Science in Education for English and History in 1942. He continued to pursue higher education by earning a Master’s Degree in Education at Sagrado Corazon de Jesus. He became a Cum Laude while serving as an Educational Director of the Philippine College of Industries in Iloilo City from 1949 to 1950. His Doctor of Education degree in Administration and Supervision was obtained in  1971 at Centro Escolar University, Manila. The years 1950 to 1951 were dedicated to his being the Dean of Studies at Madyaas Institute in his hometown.
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After his stint in politics as Municipal Mayor of Numancia from 1951 to 1955, he returned to his first love. At this juncture, he served as the Academic Dean of the Far East Military Academy  in Quezon City from 1955 to 1957. Strong winds pushed him to reach the Zamboanga  Peninsula as he soon became the Dean of the College of Education of the Southern City Colleges in Zamboanga City from 1967 to 1968. Home is beaconing him and in the years 1968 to 1970, he was the Dean of the College of Education of Aklan College and  Dean and Professor of the Graduate School from 1968 to 1989 of the same institution. He also acted as the Dean of Studies of the Sto. Niño Seminary in Numancia Aklan from 1982 to 1983.  When the University of San Agustin established an extension center for a  Doctorate in Philosophy in Kalibo, Aklan, he served as its Program Director.
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When politics interred in Dr. Constantino’s teaching travelogue,  he served as the Municipal Mayor of Numancia, Aklan, from 1951 to 1955.  From 1972 to 1986, he became a Board Member of Aklan.
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He was married to Rosario  Macavinta Tagala, and eventually, they were blessed with several children. He remarried Dr. Concepcion Pelayo Constantino, who became the School Principal of the Regional Science High School for Region  VI and former  Assistant Schools Division Superintendent of Aklan.
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Dr. Constantino’s most remarkable legacy is in the field of education.  Advocating that education is the best investment for future generations. He has endeavored to establish several educational institutions in his lifetime. First of this is his brainchild--- Aklan Development High School (ADHS), which later on became the Science Development High School (SDHS),  a school which he would like to pattern after the Manila Science School. He conceived this school as a unique provincial high school intended for the province's intellectually gifted and science-mathematics-oriented youth, offering a Special Science  Secondary Education Curriculum with selective admission and retention requirements for students. This was made possible when he was the Chairman of the Committee on Education and Culture of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of Aklan in 1979. 
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Equally supportive of this idea was then Governor Roberto Q. Garcia, who issued Executive Order No.22, s. 1979, creating a steering committee to study and work for establishing the said high school. The created Committee dutifully worked to realize this dream, and during the 45th regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the body approved Resolution No. 178, s. 1979 on December 7, 1979, bringing forth the birth of ADHS. Despite its humble beginnings in 1980, the school, through the years, has achieved recognition not only in the province. With such a distinction of producing achievers, the school became the Regional Science High School for Region VI (RSHS VI) in 2000. To this date, ADSH/SDHSA/ SDNHS/RSHS VI is the most sought-after secondary high school in the province and even among some of its neighboring provinces and continues to bring honor and pride to Aklan. Needless to say, young, mentally gifted Aklanons need no longer spend much nor leave Aklan to obtain quality education previously offered elsewhere.
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For the very young ones, he established the St. Joseph Parochial Learning Center, a hub found inside the compound of the St. Joseph the Worker Parish Church in Numancia, Aklan, in 1986. He was also co-founder of the Conperey  Integrated Learning School, a private school located in  Caticlan, Malay, Aklan.  Conperey stands for  Constantino (Dr. Constantino), Pelayo (Dr. Concepcion Pelayo-Constantino, Dr. Constantino’s wife), and  Rey (spouses Mr. Arolf and Mrs. Lillian Rey) as founders.
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The prime years of Dr. Constantino’s life are devoted to public service. His legacy in education is truly a good investment as it has and continues to pave a better future for the Aklanons and the Filipinos in general.
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=='''Education'''==
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{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;"
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| '''Educational Attainment ''' 
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| Doctor of Education (Administration and Supervision), Cento Escolar University, Manila, 1971
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| Master of Arts in Education (Cum Laude), Sagrado Corazon de Jesus, Iloilo City, 1949
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| Elementary Teacher’s Certificate, National University, Manila, 1935
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| Liberal Arts Courses, Columbia University (now University of Portland), Oregon, U.S.A., 1931
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| High School, Columbia University, 1930
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| Elementary, Numancia Elementary School, Numancia, Capiz (now Aklan), 1926
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|}
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=='''Work Experience'''==
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{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;"
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| '''Work Experience ''' 
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| Classroom Teacher, Tangalan Elementary School, Tangalan, Capiz (now Aklan), 1932 - 1933
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| Classroom Teacher, Numancia Elementary School, Numancia, Capiz (now Aklan), 1936 - 1939
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| Dean, Guy Hall, Siliman University, Dumaguete City, 1940 - 1941
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| Education Director, Philippine College of Industries, Iloilo City, 1949 – 1950
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| Dean of Studies, Madyaas Institute, Numancia, Capiz (now Aklan), 1950 – 1951
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| Municipal Mayor, Numancia, Capiz (now Aklan), 1951 – 1955
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| Academic Dean, Far East Military Academy, Quezon City, 1955 – 1957
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| Dean, College of Education, Southern City Colleges, Zamboanga City, 1967 – 1968
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| Dean, College of Education, Aklan College (now Aklan Catholic College), Kalibo, 1968 – 1970
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| Dean and Professor, Aklan College  (now Aklan Catholic College), Kalibo, 1968 – 1989
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| Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus, Council No. 5762, Numancia, Aklan, 1968
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| President, Numancia Parish Council, Numancia, Aklan, 1965 till the time of his death
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| Diocesan President, Diocese of Kalibo, Aklan, 1978 – 1984
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| President, Coconut Farmers Federation (COCOFED), Numancia Chapter, Numancia, Aklan, 1972 – till the time of his death
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| Founder and Executive Director, Science Development High School (now Regional Science High School for Region VI), Kalibo, 1980 till the time of his death
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| Board Member (Sangguniang Panlalawigan), Province of Aklan, 1972 – 1986
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| Dean of Studies, Sto. Niño Seminary, Numancia, Aklan, 1982 – 1983
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| Program Director, Ph.D. Extension Center, University of San Agustin, Kalibo, Aklan 1982 -1987
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| Fourth Degree Knight, Knights of Columbus, Sto. Niño Assembly Council 5762, Numancia, Aklan, 1983 till the time of his death
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| Founder and Director, St. Joseph Parochial Learning Center, Numancia, Aklan 1986  till the time of his death
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| President, Immaculate Conception Adult Conference, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Numancia, Akaln, 1989 till time of his death
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| President, Numancia Particular Council, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Numancia, Aklan, 1989 till time of his death
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=='''Writings'''==
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| '''Writings ''' 
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| Unpublished book entitled “English Series 2”
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| Unpublished Master’s Thesis “Vitalizing Teaching Through the Use of Audio-Visual Aids”
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| Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, “Thrift Education in the Province of Aklan”
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|}
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=='''Honors & Awards'''==
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{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;"
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| '''Honors & Awards ''' 
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| Second Honors in Philosophy, Columbia University (now University of Portland), Oregon, U.S.A., 1930
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|Alumnus of Notes (Distinguished Alumnus), University of Portland, Oregon, U.S.A., Class 1935
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| First Prize Winner in Essay Writing, National University, Manila, 1935
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| Cum Laude, Master of Arts, Sagrado Corazon de Jesus, Iloilo City, 1949
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| Award for Distinguished Achievement, The Philippine National Red Cross, 1952
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| Award of Merit for Outstanding Services to the Far East Military Academy, 1956
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| Award of Merit, Knights of Columbus Council 5762, Kalibo, Aklan, 1968
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| Award for Outstanding Performance and Exemplary Acts and Deeds Worthy of Emulation on Barangay Tanod, United of Aklan, Inc., 1979
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| Award for Outstanding Achievements in Education and Religious Affairs, Aklan Province, 1981
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| Knight of the Year, Knights of Columbus Council No. 5762, Numancia, Aklan, 1982
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| Plaque of Appreciation in Recognition of His Diligence and Industry, Exemplary Dedication to Public Welfare, Dynamic and Responsible
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| Leadership, Regional Committee on Education and Awards, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, Region VI – Western Visayas, Iloilo City, 1984
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| Certificate of Merit as founding father of the Science Development High School of Aklan, Regional Committee on Education and Awards, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, Region VI – Western Visayas, Iloilo City 1984
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| 1984 Exemplary Leadership Achievement Award as one of the Philippines’ Outstanding and Exemplary Public Officials of the Year, Development Information Writers Association (DIWA) Press-Radio-TV Coordinating Service, Manila
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| Recipient, Media Award ’84 for his Exemplary and Outstanding Achievements in the field of Public Service, Government Service and Civil Leadership of the New Republic, Philippine Media Practitioners Association, Manila
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| Recipient, Golden Harvest Achievement Award, The Philippine Biographic and Historical Research, Inc., Manila, July 28, 1984
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| Recipient, Gintong Ilaw Award, The Humanitarian Center of the Philippines, Inc., Manila, October 27, 1984
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| Recipient, Certificate of Merit, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, Region VI, Iloilo City, March 31, 1985
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| Recipient, Certificate of Merit, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, Division of Aklan, Kalibo, Aklan, April 2, 1985
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| Recipient, Golden Scroll of Honor, Philippine Educational Youth Development Inc., Manila, July 21, 1985
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| Recipient, Bronze Plaque of Appreciation, The Highest Distinction of Being one of the Most Outstanding Public Officials of the Year 1985, The Authors and Writers Guild, Manila
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| Recipient, Bronze Plaque as Testimonial Integrity Devotion to Duty, Exemplary Leadership and Dedicated Service to the Country and People, Humanitarian International Record, Manila, November 17, 1985
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|Recipient, Bronze Plaque as One of the Most Outstanding Public Officials of the Philippine Veterans Legion, Manila, December 22, 1985
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| Recipient, Golden Globe Achievements Award, Asia Institute of Humanitarian Development, Inc., Manila, March 8, 1986
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| Recipient, Bagong Buhay Award ’86 as Outstanding Educator and Active Civic Leader, International Public Assistance Civic Organization, Inc., Manila, March 9, 1986
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| Recipient, Certificate of Merit, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, Region VI, Iloilo City, April 2, 1986
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| Recipient, Highest Service Award, United Group of Charities and Human Development, Inc., Manila, March 15, 1986
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| Recipient, Plaque of Honor and Distinction As A Distinguished Educator of Aklan College in Full Recognition of His Proven Competence, A | Record with the Seal of Excellent Performance and Dedication with High Sense of Honor, A Socio-Civil Leader Under the New Republic of the Philippines, Print Media Association of the Philippines, Inc., May 24, 1986
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| Recipient, SAMAHAN AWARD as Outstanding Dean, World Wide Research Evaluation of Civic Organization, Inc., Manila, November 9, 1986
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| Recipient, Certificate of Merit, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, Region VI, Iloilo City, April 4, 1987
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| Recipient, KAPATIRAN AWARD as Outstanding Educator, Public Servant in Full Recognition of His Untiring Efforts and Meritorious
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| Contribution for the Good of Our Country and People, Civic Spiritual Citizens of the New Republic of the Philippines, The Asia Pacific Youth Outreach Development, Inc., Manila, August 30, 1987
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=='''Significance'''==
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''(Indicate type of significance, e.g. historical, aesthetic, economic, social, political, spiritual and then explain)''
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==='''Social'''===
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As an educator, Dr. Constancio I. Constantino has contributed exceptionally to the literacy of many Kalibonhons. His tenure with Aklan Catholic College, Regional Science High School for Region VI, and other schools has produced many local graduates who have been successful in different fields of profession locally and internationally.
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Though he graduated from Columbia University in the U.S.A., he chose to practice his profession in the Philippines, particularly in the province of Aklan, to help alleviate and improve the standard of education in the province.
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==='''Political'''===
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Dr. Constancio I. Constantino displayed exemplary leadership as Mayor of the Municipality of Numancia, from 1951 to 1955 and as Sangguniang Panlalawigan member of Aklan for 14 years from 1972 to 1986, leading different socio-civic organizations in the province.
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In 1979, as Chairman of the Committee of Education and Culture, he passed Resolution No. 178, s. 1979-creating Aklan Development High School, now Regional Science High School for Region VI, where he eventually became the first school director of the institution.
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==='''Historical'''===
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Through his leadership and vision, the Science Development High School of Aklan (now Regional Science High School for Region VI) was established for gifted Aklanon students from its foundation in 1980  and expanded region wide since its inception as Regional Science High School for Region VI in 1999. The institution remains as science-based curriculum high school for Region VI.
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==='''Spiritual'''===
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Dr. Constantino participated in initiating various programs and activities of the church in uplifting the religious development of many Kalibonhons and Aklanons.
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{| class="wikitable" style="margin: auto;"
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| '''References '''
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| Key Informant
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| Maria Santia A. Arboleda (Principal, RSHS VI)Maria Santia A. Arboleda (Principal, RSHS VI)
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Arolf B. Rey- Grandson( Sister of Dr. Constantino is the mother of his grandfather) ; Co-founder of Conperey Integrated Learning School
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Sir Addie Constantino- Son of Dr. Constantino
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| Reference/s and Other Resources
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| ancestors.familysearch.org.
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www.my heritage.com
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www.geni.com
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The Pillars’ Memoirs, SDNHS Yearbook, Batch 1995
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SDNHS Yearbook, Batch 2000
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CIC Biography, RSHS VI Archives
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| Name of Profiler/ Mapper
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| Arnel F. Arollado
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Josephine P. Vicente 
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| Date Profiled
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| 15 June 2019
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| Date Updated
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| November 2020
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| Wiki Editor
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| Ma. Jovella P. Mansayon
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| '''References '''
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Below is a summary of the awards Dr. Constantino received:
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''List of works and achievements''
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| Award Received
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| Award-Giving Body
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| Year
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| Alumnus of Notes (Distinguished Alumnus, Class 1935)
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| Columbia University (now, University of Portland),  Oregon, USA
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| --
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| Award for Distinguished Achievement
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| National Red Cross
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| 1952
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|-
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| Award of Merit for Outstanding Services
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| Far East Military Academy, Quezon City
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| 1956
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|-
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| Award of Merit
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| Knights of Columbus Council No. 5762, Kalibo, Aklan
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| 1968
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|-
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| Award  for Outstanding Achievements in Education and Religious Affairs
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| Aklan Province
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| 1981
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|-
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| Plaque of Recognition (Diligence and Industry, Exemplary Dedication to Public Welfare, Dynamic and Dynamic Responsible Leadership)
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| Regional Committee on Education and Awards, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports,  Region VI, Iloilo City
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| 1984
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| Certificate of Merit as Founding Father of  Science Development High School of Aklan
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| Regional Committee on Education and Awards, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports,  Region VI, Iloilo City
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| 1984
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| Exemplary Leadership Achievement Award (Philippine’s Outstanding and Exemplary Public Officials of the Year)
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| Development Information Writers Association (DIWA) Press-Radio-TV Coordinating Service, Manila
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| 1984
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|-
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| Media Award ’84 (Exemplary and Outstanding Achievements in Public Service, Government Service  and Civil Leadership of the New Republic
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| Philippine Media Practitioners Association, Manila
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| 1984
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|-
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| Golden Harvest Achievement Award
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| The Philippine Biographic and Historical Research, Inc. Manila
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| July 28, 1984
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|-
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| Gintong Ilaw Award
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| The Humanitarian Center of the Philippines, Inc., Manila
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| October 27, 1984
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|-
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| Certificate of Merit
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| MECS, Region VI, Iloilo City
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| March 31 1985
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|-
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| Certificate of Recognition
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| MECS, Division of Aklan, Kalibo, Aklan
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| April 2, 1985
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|-
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| Golden Scroll of Honor
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| Philippine Educational Youth Development, Inc., Manila
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| July 21, 1985
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|-
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| Bronze Plaque of Appreciation (Highest Distinction as one Most Outstanding Public Official)
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| The Authors and Writers Guild, Manila
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| 1985
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|-
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| Bronze Plaque
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(Testimonial of Integrity, Devotion to Duty, Exemplary Leadership and Dedicated Service to the Country and the People)
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| Humanitarian International Record, Manila
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| November 17, 1985
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|-
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| Bronze Plaque (as one Most Outstanding Public Official of the Philippines
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| Philippine Veterans Legion, Manila
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| December 22, 1985
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|-
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| Golden Globe Achievements Award
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| Asia Institute
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|
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|-
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| Bagong Buhay Award ’86 (Outstanding Educator and Active Civic Leader)
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| International Public Assistance Civic Organization, Inc., Manila
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| March 9, 1986
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|-
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| Certificate of Merit
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| MECS, Region VI, Iloilo City
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| April 2, 1986
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|-
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| Highest Service Award
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| United Group of Charities and Human Development, Inc. Manila
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| March 15, 1986
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|-
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| Plaque of Honor and Distinction (Distinguished Educator of Aklan College on full recognition of his proven competence, a record with seal of excellent performance and dedication with high sense of honor, a socio-civic leader under the New Republic of the Philippines
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| Print Media Association of the Philippines, Inc.
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| May 24, 1986
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|-
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| SAMAHAN Award (as Outstanding Dean
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| Word Wide research Evaluation of Civic Organization, Inc. , Manila
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| November 9, 1986
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|-
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| Certificate of Merit
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| MECS, Region VI, Iloilo City
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| April 4, 1987
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|-
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| KAPATIRAN AWARD (as Outstanding Educator and Public Servant in full recognition of his untiring efforts and meritorious contribution for the good of the country and people)
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| Asia Pacific Youth Outreach Development, Inc., Manila
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| August 30, 1987
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|}
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'''Other References '''

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Dr.Constancio Irao Constantino


Category: Significant Personality

District of Kalibo II

Biography

(Include life story, awards received, contributions to the community, citation with specific years)


Dr. Constancio Irao Constantino’s life journey is a well-lived one. Born to Jose Nadal Constantino and Florencia Catonog Irao, he has 6 other siblings.

He spent his elementary years at Numancia Elementary School, Numancia, Aklan. His secondary education and Liberal Arts Courses were earned at Columbia University (now University of Portland), Oregon, in 1930 and 1931, respectively. Having started his career as a classroom teacher in 1932-33 at Tangalan Elementary School, Tangalan, Aklan, he soon broadened his skills in teaching by earning an Elementary Teacher’s Certificate at the National University in Manila in 1935. Still, with teaching in his mindset, he served his Alma Mater from 1936 to 1939.

Favorable times made him leave Panay Island and settle in Dumaguete City, where he served as the Dean of the Guy Hall at the Silliman University in 1940-1941. While in the same institution, he finished a Bachelor of Science in Education for English and History in 1942. He continued to pursue higher education by earning a Master’s Degree in Education at Sagrado Corazon de Jesus. He became a Cum Laude while serving as an Educational Director of the Philippine College of Industries in Iloilo City from 1949 to 1950. His Doctor of Education degree in Administration and Supervision was obtained in 1971 at Centro Escolar University, Manila. The years 1950 to 1951 were dedicated to his being the Dean of Studies at Madyaas Institute in his hometown.

After his stint in politics as Municipal Mayor of Numancia from 1951 to 1955, he returned to his first love. At this juncture, he served as the Academic Dean of the Far East Military Academy in Quezon City from 1955 to 1957. Strong winds pushed him to reach the Zamboanga Peninsula as he soon became the Dean of the College of Education of the Southern City Colleges in Zamboanga City from 1967 to 1968. Home is beaconing him and in the years 1968 to 1970, he was the Dean of the College of Education of Aklan College and Dean and Professor of the Graduate School from 1968 to 1989 of the same institution. He also acted as the Dean of Studies of the Sto. Niño Seminary in Numancia Aklan from 1982 to 1983. When the University of San Agustin established an extension center for a Doctorate in Philosophy in Kalibo, Aklan, he served as its Program Director.

When politics interred in Dr. Constantino’s teaching travelogue, he served as the Municipal Mayor of Numancia, Aklan, from 1951 to 1955. From 1972 to 1986, he became a Board Member of Aklan.

He was married to Rosario Macavinta Tagala, and eventually, they were blessed with several children. He remarried Dr. Concepcion Pelayo Constantino, who became the School Principal of the Regional Science High School for Region VI and former Assistant Schools Division Superintendent of Aklan.

Dr. Constantino’s most remarkable legacy is in the field of education. Advocating that education is the best investment for future generations. He has endeavored to establish several educational institutions in his lifetime. First of this is his brainchild--- Aklan Development High School (ADHS), which later on became the Science Development High School (SDHS), a school which he would like to pattern after the Manila Science School. He conceived this school as a unique provincial high school intended for the province's intellectually gifted and science-mathematics-oriented youth, offering a Special Science Secondary Education Curriculum with selective admission and retention requirements for students. This was made possible when he was the Chairman of the Committee on Education and Culture of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of Aklan in 1979.

Equally supportive of this idea was then Governor Roberto Q. Garcia, who issued Executive Order No.22, s. 1979, creating a steering committee to study and work for establishing the said high school. The created Committee dutifully worked to realize this dream, and during the 45th regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the body approved Resolution No. 178, s. 1979 on December 7, 1979, bringing forth the birth of ADHS. Despite its humble beginnings in 1980, the school, through the years, has achieved recognition not only in the province. With such a distinction of producing achievers, the school became the Regional Science High School for Region VI (RSHS VI) in 2000. To this date, ADSH/SDHSA/ SDNHS/RSHS VI is the most sought-after secondary high school in the province and even among some of its neighboring provinces and continues to bring honor and pride to Aklan. Needless to say, young, mentally gifted Aklanons need no longer spend much nor leave Aklan to obtain quality education previously offered elsewhere.

For the very young ones, he established the St. Joseph Parochial Learning Center, a hub found inside the compound of the St. Joseph the Worker Parish Church in Numancia, Aklan, in 1986. He was also co-founder of the Conperey Integrated Learning School, a private school located in Caticlan, Malay, Aklan. Conperey stands for Constantino (Dr. Constantino), Pelayo (Dr. Concepcion Pelayo-Constantino, Dr. Constantino’s wife), and Rey (spouses Mr. Arolf and Mrs. Lillian Rey) as founders.

The prime years of Dr. Constantino’s life are devoted to public service. His legacy in education is truly a good investment as it has and continues to pave a better future for the Aklanons and the Filipinos in general.

Education

Educational Attainment
Doctor of Education (Administration and Supervision), Cento Escolar University, Manila, 1971
Master of Arts in Education (Cum Laude), Sagrado Corazon de Jesus, Iloilo City, 1949
Elementary Teacher’s Certificate, National University, Manila, 1935
Liberal Arts Courses, Columbia University (now University of Portland), Oregon, U.S.A., 1931
High School, Columbia University, 1930
Elementary, Numancia Elementary School, Numancia, Capiz (now Aklan), 1926


Work Experience

Work Experience
Classroom Teacher, Tangalan Elementary School, Tangalan, Capiz (now Aklan), 1932 - 1933
Classroom Teacher, Numancia Elementary School, Numancia, Capiz (now Aklan), 1936 - 1939
Dean, Guy Hall, Siliman University, Dumaguete City, 1940 - 1941
Education Director, Philippine College of Industries, Iloilo City, 1949 – 1950
Dean of Studies, Madyaas Institute, Numancia, Capiz (now Aklan), 1950 – 1951
Municipal Mayor, Numancia, Capiz (now Aklan), 1951 – 1955
Academic Dean, Far East Military Academy, Quezon City, 1955 – 1957
Dean, College of Education, Southern City Colleges, Zamboanga City, 1967 – 1968
Dean, College of Education, Aklan College (now Aklan Catholic College), Kalibo, 1968 – 1970
Dean and Professor, Aklan College (now Aklan Catholic College), Kalibo, 1968 – 1989
Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus, Council No. 5762, Numancia, Aklan, 1968
President, Numancia Parish Council, Numancia, Aklan, 1965 till the time of his death
Diocesan President, Diocese of Kalibo, Aklan, 1978 – 1984
President, Coconut Farmers Federation (COCOFED), Numancia Chapter, Numancia, Aklan, 1972 – till the time of his death
Founder and Executive Director, Science Development High School (now Regional Science High School for Region VI), Kalibo, 1980 till the time of his death
Board Member (Sangguniang Panlalawigan), Province of Aklan, 1972 – 1986
Dean of Studies, Sto. Niño Seminary, Numancia, Aklan, 1982 – 1983
Program Director, Ph.D. Extension Center, University of San Agustin, Kalibo, Aklan 1982 -1987
Fourth Degree Knight, Knights of Columbus, Sto. Niño Assembly Council 5762, Numancia, Aklan, 1983 till the time of his death
Founder and Director, St. Joseph Parochial Learning Center, Numancia, Aklan 1986 till the time of his death
President, Immaculate Conception Adult Conference, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Numancia, Akaln, 1989 till time of his death
President, Numancia Particular Council, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Numancia, Aklan, 1989 till time of his death

Writings

Writings
Unpublished book entitled “English Series 2”
Unpublished Master’s Thesis “Vitalizing Teaching Through the Use of Audio-Visual Aids”
Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, “Thrift Education in the Province of Aklan”

Honors & Awards

Honors & Awards
Second Honors in Philosophy, Columbia University (now University of Portland), Oregon, U.S.A., 1930
Alumnus of Notes (Distinguished Alumnus), University of Portland, Oregon, U.S.A., Class 1935
First Prize Winner in Essay Writing, National University, Manila, 1935
Cum Laude, Master of Arts, Sagrado Corazon de Jesus, Iloilo City, 1949
Award for Distinguished Achievement, The Philippine National Red Cross, 1952
Award of Merit for Outstanding Services to the Far East Military Academy, 1956
Award of Merit, Knights of Columbus Council 5762, Kalibo, Aklan, 1968
Award for Outstanding Performance and Exemplary Acts and Deeds Worthy of Emulation on Barangay Tanod, United of Aklan, Inc., 1979
Award for Outstanding Achievements in Education and Religious Affairs, Aklan Province, 1981
Knight of the Year, Knights of Columbus Council No. 5762, Numancia, Aklan, 1982
Plaque of Appreciation in Recognition of His Diligence and Industry, Exemplary Dedication to Public Welfare, Dynamic and Responsible
Leadership, Regional Committee on Education and Awards, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, Region VI – Western Visayas, Iloilo City, 1984
Certificate of Merit as founding father of the Science Development High School of Aklan, Regional Committee on Education and Awards, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, Region VI – Western Visayas, Iloilo City 1984
1984 Exemplary Leadership Achievement Award as one of the Philippines’ Outstanding and Exemplary Public Officials of the Year, Development Information Writers Association (DIWA) Press-Radio-TV Coordinating Service, Manila
Recipient, Media Award ’84 for his Exemplary and Outstanding Achievements in the field of Public Service, Government Service and Civil Leadership of the New Republic, Philippine Media Practitioners Association, Manila
Recipient, Golden Harvest Achievement Award, The Philippine Biographic and Historical Research, Inc., Manila, July 28, 1984
Recipient, Gintong Ilaw Award, The Humanitarian Center of the Philippines, Inc., Manila, October 27, 1984
Recipient, Certificate of Merit, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, Region VI, Iloilo City, March 31, 1985
Recipient, Certificate of Merit, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, Division of Aklan, Kalibo, Aklan, April 2, 1985
Recipient, Golden Scroll of Honor, Philippine Educational Youth Development Inc., Manila, July 21, 1985
Recipient, Bronze Plaque of Appreciation, The Highest Distinction of Being one of the Most Outstanding Public Officials of the Year 1985, The Authors and Writers Guild, Manila
Recipient, Bronze Plaque as Testimonial Integrity Devotion to Duty, Exemplary Leadership and Dedicated Service to the Country and People, Humanitarian International Record, Manila, November 17, 1985
Recipient, Bronze Plaque as One of the Most Outstanding Public Officials of the Philippine Veterans Legion, Manila, December 22, 1985
Recipient, Golden Globe Achievements Award, Asia Institute of Humanitarian Development, Inc., Manila, March 8, 1986
Recipient, Bagong Buhay Award ’86 as Outstanding Educator and Active Civic Leader, International Public Assistance Civic Organization, Inc., Manila, March 9, 1986
Recipient, Certificate of Merit, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, Region VI, Iloilo City, April 2, 1986
Recipient, Highest Service Award, United Group of Charities and Human Development, Inc., Manila, March 15, 1986
Record with the Seal of Excellent Performance and Dedication with High Sense of Honor, A Socio-Civil Leader Under the New Republic of the Philippines, Print Media Association of the Philippines, Inc., May 24, 1986
Recipient, SAMAHAN AWARD as Outstanding Dean, World Wide Research Evaluation of Civic Organization, Inc., Manila, November 9, 1986
Recipient, Certificate of Merit, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, Region VI, Iloilo City, April 4, 1987
Recipient, KAPATIRAN AWARD as Outstanding Educator, Public Servant in Full Recognition of His Untiring Efforts and Meritorious
Contribution for the Good of Our Country and People, Civic Spiritual Citizens of the New Republic of the Philippines, The Asia Pacific Youth Outreach Development, Inc., Manila, August 30, 1987

Significance

(Indicate type of significance, e.g. historical, aesthetic, economic, social, political, spiritual and then explain)

Social

As an educator, Dr. Constancio I. Constantino has contributed exceptionally to the literacy of many Kalibonhons. His tenure with Aklan Catholic College, Regional Science High School for Region VI, and other schools has produced many local graduates who have been successful in different fields of profession locally and internationally.

Though he graduated from Columbia University in the U.S.A., he chose to practice his profession in the Philippines, particularly in the province of Aklan, to help alleviate and improve the standard of education in the province.

Political

Dr. Constancio I. Constantino displayed exemplary leadership as Mayor of the Municipality of Numancia, from 1951 to 1955 and as Sangguniang Panlalawigan member of Aklan for 14 years from 1972 to 1986, leading different socio-civic organizations in the province.

In 1979, as Chairman of the Committee of Education and Culture, he passed Resolution No. 178, s. 1979-creating Aklan Development High School, now Regional Science High School for Region VI, where he eventually became the first school director of the institution.

Historical

Through his leadership and vision, the Science Development High School of Aklan (now Regional Science High School for Region VI) was established for gifted Aklanon students from its foundation in 1980 and expanded region wide since its inception as Regional Science High School for Region VI in 1999. The institution remains as science-based curriculum high school for Region VI.

Spiritual

Dr. Constantino participated in initiating various programs and activities of the church in uplifting the religious development of many Kalibonhons and Aklanons.


References
Key Informant Maria Santia A. Arboleda (Principal, RSHS VI)Maria Santia A. Arboleda (Principal, RSHS VI)

Arolf B. Rey- Grandson( Sister of Dr. Constantino is the mother of his grandfather) ; Co-founder of Conperey Integrated Learning School Sir Addie Constantino- Son of Dr. Constantino

Reference/s and Other Resources ancestors.familysearch.org.

www.my heritage.com www.geni.com The Pillars’ Memoirs, SDNHS Yearbook, Batch 1995 SDNHS Yearbook, Batch 2000 CIC Biography, RSHS VI Archives

Name of Profiler/ Mapper Arnel F. Arollado

Josephine P. Vicente

Date Profiled 15 June 2019
Date Updated November 2020
Wiki Editor Ma. Jovella P. Mansayon


References

Below is a summary of the awards Dr. Constantino received: List of works and achievements

Award Received Award-Giving Body Year
Alumnus of Notes (Distinguished Alumnus, Class 1935) Columbia University (now, University of Portland), Oregon, USA --
Award for Distinguished Achievement National Red Cross 1952
Award of Merit for Outstanding Services Far East Military Academy, Quezon City 1956
Award of Merit Knights of Columbus Council No. 5762, Kalibo, Aklan 1968
Award for Outstanding Achievements in Education and Religious Affairs Aklan Province 1981
Plaque of Recognition (Diligence and Industry, Exemplary Dedication to Public Welfare, Dynamic and Dynamic Responsible Leadership) Regional Committee on Education and Awards, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, Region VI, Iloilo City 1984
Certificate of Merit as Founding Father of Science Development High School of Aklan Regional Committee on Education and Awards, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, Region VI, Iloilo City 1984
Exemplary Leadership Achievement Award (Philippine’s Outstanding and Exemplary Public Officials of the Year) Development Information Writers Association (DIWA) Press-Radio-TV Coordinating Service, Manila 1984
Media Award ’84 (Exemplary and Outstanding Achievements in Public Service, Government Service and Civil Leadership of the New Republic Philippine Media Practitioners Association, Manila 1984
Golden Harvest Achievement Award The Philippine Biographic and Historical Research, Inc. Manila July 28, 1984
Gintong Ilaw Award The Humanitarian Center of the Philippines, Inc., Manila October 27, 1984
Certificate of Merit MECS, Region VI, Iloilo City March 31 1985
Certificate of Recognition MECS, Division of Aklan, Kalibo, Aklan April 2, 1985
Golden Scroll of Honor Philippine Educational Youth Development, Inc., Manila July 21, 1985
Bronze Plaque of Appreciation (Highest Distinction as one Most Outstanding Public Official) The Authors and Writers Guild, Manila 1985
Bronze Plaque

(Testimonial of Integrity, Devotion to Duty, Exemplary Leadership and Dedicated Service to the Country and the People)

Humanitarian International Record, Manila November 17, 1985
Bronze Plaque (as one Most Outstanding Public Official of the Philippines Philippine Veterans Legion, Manila December 22, 1985
Golden Globe Achievements Award Asia Institute
Bagong Buhay Award ’86 (Outstanding Educator and Active Civic Leader) International Public Assistance Civic Organization, Inc., Manila March 9, 1986
Certificate of Merit MECS, Region VI, Iloilo City April 2, 1986
Highest Service Award United Group of Charities and Human Development, Inc. Manila March 15, 1986
Plaque of Honor and Distinction (Distinguished Educator of Aklan College on full recognition of his proven competence, a record with seal of excellent performance and dedication with high sense of honor, a socio-civic leader under the New Republic of the Philippines Print Media Association of the Philippines, Inc. May 24, 1986
SAMAHAN Award (as Outstanding Dean Word Wide research Evaluation of Civic Organization, Inc. , Manila November 9, 1986
Certificate of Merit MECS, Region VI, Iloilo City April 4, 1987
KAPATIRAN AWARD (as Outstanding Educator and Public Servant in full recognition of his untiring efforts and meritorious contribution for the good of the country and people) Asia Pacific Youth Outreach Development, Inc., Manila August 30, 1987

Other References

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