Aira M. Villapando, Procurement Specialist of the Procurement Team, received the Tangan ng Serbisyo Award with deep gratitude and humility. For Aira, the award represents collective success. She expressed gratitude to her teammates, recognizing their shared dedication and collaboration. She attributed the recognition to her role in refining and leading the implementation of the new system, including cascading improved processes across all Business Units and guiding teams to ensure smooth adoption and operational efficiency.

Airas' journey reflects the very essence of the tipón Awards - one of the  the premier recognition of the tipón Federation, which honors teamwork, accountability, and exceptional commitment in advancing the “Winning as a Team” culture, honoring those who bridge the gap between operations and support with exceptional commitment.

She encourages supervisors and immediate heads to continue recognizing deserving team members, noting that appreciation keeps people motivated and aligned with shared goals.