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Written by Lope S. Hubac
Published by the Bohol Chronicle

School heads, principals and supervisors gathered at Bohol Tropics Resort Grand Ballroom on December 28 to honor the outgoing Superintendent Dr. Cerina C. Bolos of the Division of Bohol. The tribute celebra-tion was a moment of thanks-giving and remembrance for her more than forty years of service to the Boholano children and community.

It could be noted that Dr. Bolos served the Division of Bohol as a superintendent for more than thirteen years. It was during her term when significant changes happened at the local level of DepEd particularly for
teachers' welfare. No more collections from teachers fro provincial and regional meets was imposed during the start of her incumbency. In the area of arts and culture, Loboc Children's Choir was put into limelight and now considered as important Boholano Cultural Heritage. Along the line, Dimiao Children Rondalla and Musika Kawayan of Alicia shared same recognition.          

Also remembered as part of her achievements were the recognitions gained by the Division of Bohol in the field of skills competition particularly in technology and livelihood. Bohol is also consistent in the records for the best implementor of Brigada Eskwela at the national level.

The performance of Bohol being a big division in terms of academics is also worth remembering during her term. The latest record shows that Bohol is one among the top ten in academic performance from more than one hundred divisions nationwide. And this made Dr. Bolos as one of the outstanding superintendents of the Philippines.

As a tribute to the honoree, Maria Petra Ocio, president of Bohol Association of Public Schools Supervisors and Managers (BAPSSMA) presented a slide show on the honoree's legacy of service after which was the awarding of plaque of recognition for her exemplary contribution to the department.

The event was graced by the DepEd Regional Director Dr. Carolino Mordeno. The director emphasized the honorees significant role in the educative decisions and practices for Region VII. He made mention of the Regional Unified Test Program (RUTP) being institutionalized in Region VII and now copied by other divisions as a memorable contribution from the wisdom of Dr. Bolos.

On her response, Dr. Bolos mentioned that the achievements of Bohol's Education is not her sole victory but a glory to be shared to all who worked hard in the department particularly the teachers. As she will be retiring as a champion, she expressed her gratitude for all who supported her in her career in the government service, like her family and the rest of DepEd people.

Dr. Joseph Irwin A. Lagura and Norma S. Varquez, both assistant schools division superintendents gave their massages with words of thanks and appreciation to Dr. Bolos being their mentor in management and professional development.

The event became colorful with the different presentations prepared by the different Educational Service Areas (ESA) and a group of Supervisors. The fellowship and bonding was made more memorable with the music from the Division of Bohol Band.

Indeed, Dr. Bolos leaving the division of Bohol as a legend, will always be remembered as the boss who loved with full of life and live with full of love among her constituents.

Truth to that, she epitomized the reality of her favorite biblical passage, "You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world."

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