Awards

Jupiter 'Jup' Dominguez consistently reaped awards on  behalf of his hometown Sabangan where he served as mayor from 2000 to 2007. From here  he wants to serve a wider sphere of governance and through his good leadership do service for  the people of Mountain Province.  

From the Office of Senator Aquilino Pimentel on behalf of the National Selection Committee for the Local Government Leadership Award, November 2006:

‘The National Selection Committee took note of your leadership and performance as manifested in your leadership that genuinely embodies transparency in public service; for exceptionally demonstrating that excellence can be achieved amidst scarcity and for being a vial investment in the preservation of the rich culture of the Applai and Kankaneyindigenous people.

The enabling environment laid down by the 1991 Local Government Code looks at local government as innovators and responsible partners for envelopment. This raises the bar ofexpected performance among our local government executiveswho need to perform exceedingly well-efficiently, responsively and accountably. Your selection shows that there is no dearth ofcapable local leaders who will rise up to the opportunity and meet the challenges of decentralized governance.’

For pro- active commitment in supporting the 11^th Regional Skills Competition geared on promoting a highly qualified and productive middle level manpower. From the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) -Cordillera Administrative Region with the Cordillera Skills Foundation Inc- CAR. 

For initiating the barangay clean and green program competition of Sabangan municipality, worthy of emulation by other offices and different communities. Issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), June 2006.

For full support to the DILG Mountain Province Team evidenced by exemplary leadership in compliance to DILG programs and policy issuances to sports development and environmental management. Awarded by the Dept of Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Mountain Province, 2006.

For full support to DILG- MP Team in successfully promoting the Building Safe Communities Program, consistently holding of Barangay Search for the Cleanest and Greenest Barangay under the Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran ,regular conduct of various sports activities, advocating the Gender and DevelopmentProgram. Awarded by the DILG-Cordillera Administrative Region, March 2004.

To the municipality of Sabangan for its program entry on community development submitted to the Gawad Galing Pook 2002

As Outstanding Public Official awarded by Provincial Local Government Unit (LGU) of Mountain Province, April 2006. 

As Most Outstanding Municipality of Mountain Province for 2004. Awarded by the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) , April 2004

For having completed the Anti Graft and Corruption Prevention seminar. Issued by the Council for the Restoration of Filipino Values(CRFV) and the Ombudsman-Corruption Prevention Unit, 2003.

‘In recognition of unselfish contribution to the ideals of the Igorot. The awardee’s significant accomplishments are a source of pride and inspiration to the people of Mountain Province’. Awarded by the Provincial Government Unit of Mountain Province, April 2007.

For strong partnership evidenced by exemplary partnership successfully completing DILG programs. Awarded by DILG Provincial Office, Bontoc , 2006

Parables and paradox in devolution

by Alecks P. Pabico

http://pcij.org/stories/parables-and-paradox-in-devolution/

THEY MAY not seem to have anything in common, but there is something that the first-class province of Negros Oriental, the second-class city of Surigao in Surigao del Norte, and the fifth-class municipality of Sabangan in Mt. Province share: all three are held up as exemplars of excellence in local governance, thanks to the stewardship of their respective local chief executives.

For 2006, the Local Government Leadership Awards (LGLA) has named George Arnaiz, three-term governor of Negros Oriental; Alfonso Casurra, two-term Surigao City mayor; and Jupiter Dominguez, two-term mayor of Sabangan as most outstanding governor, city mayor, and municipal mayor, respectively. The three lead 12 other governors, city and municipal mayors who have been cited for their achievements as local chief executives the past year.


Indeed, for all the bad news one hears most of the time about local politicos, Governor Arnaiz and Mayors Casurra and Dominguez are only recent additions to the growing number of local leaders bred in the decentralized era ushered by the enactment of the Local Government Code. Today no longer is excellent local leadership wanting in paragons, unlike in the past, when one was sure not to run out of fingers counting the likes of a Jesse Robredo, who transformed backward Naga City into one of the most vibrant and dynamic cities in the country today. Or a Bayani Fernando, whose strong, if not authoritarian, leadership style made Marikina a symbol of cutting-edge local governance and entrepreneurial dynamism.  http://pcij.org/stories/parables-and-paradox-in-devolution/

Brief Profile: Jupiter Jup Dominguez

JUPITER 'Jup' DOMINGUEZ

BORN - - - - - - - - April 25, 1965, Sabangan, Mt. Province
FATHER - - - - - - JOSE “Celing” SICADO DOMINGUEZ
Sabangan, Mountain Province
(Former Vice Governor)
MOTHER - - - - - IMELDA COTO-ONG DOMINGUEZ
Sagada, Mountain Province
WIFE - - - - - - - - - JANET ZARATE DOMINGUEZ
Lagan, Sabangan
CHILDREN- - - - - JENNEE, KIM, DYNE, CELING, JETHRO, JUSTINE

Schools Attended

ELEMENTARY - - - - St. Joseph Elementary School
Sabangan
HIGH SCHOOL - - - - San Alfonso High School
Sabangan
COLLEGE - - - - - - - - B.S. Civil Engineering, St. Louis University
Baguio City

Public Service 

• Elected Unopposed as Municipal Mayor of Sabangan, Mt. Province
2001-2004
• Re-elected Municipal Mayor, 2004-2007


Major Awards 

• Awarded for Partners in Development by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Mountain Province, 2002, 2003, 2004
• During his stewardship, Sabangan was Awarded the “Most
Outstanding Municipality, 2004”
• Adjudged as the “Most Outstanding Public Official
Of Mt. Province, Lang-ay 2006”
• Conferred the 2006 Local Government Leadership Award for “Most Outstanding Leadership” Chaired by Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. with Members: Dr. Emerlinda R. Roman, President, University of the Philippines, Bro. Armin A. Luistro, FSC, President, De La Salle University; Dr. Alex B. Brilliantes, Jr. Dean, National College of Public Administration and Governance, U.P; Mr. Ruperto S. Nicdao, Chairman, Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas; Dr. Jose V. Abueva, President/Chairman Board of Directors, Kalayaan College; Mr. Crisanto S. Frianeza, Secretary General, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Ms. Magdalena l. Mendoza, Senior Vice President, Development Academy of the Philippines; Mr. Austere A. Panadero, Assistant Secretary, Department of Interior and Local Government.