Celebrating the 121st martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal— John Elmer Loretizo, a 5th year Software Engineering student of Central Philippine University was one of the recipients of the Order of the Knights of Rizal’s Jose Rizal Model Students. Loretizo was awarded at the Knights of Rizal International Headquarters Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila on Rizal Day, December 30, 2018. The Jose Rizal Model Students is an award recognizing young scholars that excel in their academics, engage themselves in co-curricular activities, and are passionate about community service.
A student leader, debater, and community servant, Loretizo has gained recognition in local, national, and international competitions. He bagged the top prize in National Geographic’s “Everyday Genius” with his innovative phone application PaDS or Patient in Transit Diagnostics System, a mobile app that sends a patients diagnostics to the target hospital for treatment preparation. “Everyday Genius” is a contest encouraging young minds all around the globe to submit ideas that might change the world. He was also awarded as the best delegate during the Asia Youth International Model United Nations ASEAN Regional Forum held at Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 3-6, 2017.
With another feat, Loretizo has kept the Centralian flame of excellence bright and burning.
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