AVP on Sec Fortunato de la Peña
Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña, secretary of the Department of Science and Technology, received the Government Service. His citation read: 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. September 10, 2019, Hyundai Hall, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University.