The University of San Carlos held a recognition ceremony on December 4, 2024, for Carolinian retirees and service awardees who have served the Carolinian community for 25 years.

Thirteen (13) retirees were recognized for their service and contributions to the University.

1. Pacana, Nestor F. (Anthropology, Sociology and History)
2. Valles, Maria Angelita Ramona L. (Department of Business Administration)
3. Gujilde, Teresita A. (Treasury Department)
4. Lanticse, Cristita L. (Library System)
5. Daitol, Adela G. (Library System)
6. Salapa, Celestina M. (Campus Ministry)
7. Gerozaga, Manuel F. (Physical Plant and Facilities Office)
8. Zamboangnon, Martin P. (Teacher Education – Science Math Education Department) 
9. Alfafara, Riza Marie A. (Basic Education – Senior High School)
10. Ibo, Lilia V. (Basic Education – Senior High School) 
11. Diaz, Rudolph G. (Mimeo/Textbook Section)
12. Manliguez, Minerva E. (Basic Education)
13. Talisaysay, Joseph G. (Basic Education)

Meanwhile, 18 Carolinian staff and faculty members were recognized as Service Awardees for 2024–2025, having served at least 25 years at USC.

1. Ocasiones, Leny G. (Anthropology, Sociology and History) 
2. Ginete, Estherlina S. (Chemistry)
3. Tampus, May V. (Chemical Engineering)
4. Agapay, Ramelito C. (Chemical Engineering)
5. Burce, Marcelowe Edgar C. (Computer Engineering)
6. Loretero, Michael E. (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering)
7. Liggayu, Alaine T. (Political Science)
8. Uy, Jonnah Y. (Teacher Education – Physical Education Section)
9. Oncada, Junald L. (Fine Arts)
10. Bendanillo, Fidel E. (Biology)
11. Bulanon, Harold P. (Physics)
12. Casinillo, Analiza L. (Computer Engineering)
13. Zamboangnon, Martin P. (Teacher Education – Science Math Education Department)
14. Moreno, Alan C. (Budget & Purchasing Office)
15. Alquezola, Teresa S. (Counseling and Development Center)
16. Bontilao, Riza T. (Basic Education – South Campus)
17. Cacayan, Jocelyn A. (Basic Education – Registrar, Senior High School)
18. Sosmeña, Marjorie A. (Basic Education – Academics and Curriculum Division Office)

Also honored during the event were outgoing administrators, namely: 

1. Banzuela, Melanie (Former Dean, School of Business and Economics)
2. Silapan, Lauro Cipriano, Jr. (Former Asst. Dean, School of Business and Economics) 
3. Gidayawan, Myrla Mercedes (Former Chair, Department of Hospitality and Tourism)
4. Ruaya, Maria Lourdeni (Former Chair, Department of Nursing) 

The awarding and honoring of retirees and service awardees is the University’s way of recognizing its employees’ invaluable contributions to its vision of delivering Education with a Mission to the Carolinian community.