Citation of Mr. Fortunato dela Peña, 2019 Traditional University Awards

In recognition of his life-long commitment to the development of science and technology, research, innovation, and education in the Philippines; for his dedicated service to the Department of Science and Technology and its attached agencies and institutes; for placing science and technology at the service of ordinary Filipinos; for being and exemplary government leader and public servant; the Ateneo de Manila University confers on Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña the Government Service Award.

 

Citation by Fabian M Dayrit PhD and read by Dr. John Paul Vergara, Vioce President for the Professional Schools