Plaque of Recognition – Resilience Champion for his dynamic leadership and unwavering dedication to achieving resiliency and sustainability in Naga City. Given by the National Resilience Council on March 23, 2022, Makati City

CDA Gawad Parangal Certificate of Recognition – for his unwavering support by creating conditions for effective partnerships and providing financial support for cooperative development programs and initiatives. Given by the Cooperative Development Authority on October 28, 2022 at the Manila Hotel, City of Manila

2009 Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award (Group Category)
September 17, 2009, Malacañang Palace

Outstanding Human Resources Management Practitioner Award in the field of Local Government Personnel Management and Administration for LGU in Region V.
Conferred by the Civil Service Commission | September 26, 2008

Outstanding Human Resources Management Officer Award || Conferred to Teresita M. Zapata as the Most Outstanding Human Resources Management Officer for LGU in the Bicol region in the field of Local Government Personnel Management and Administration. Conferred by the Civil Service Commission | September 15, 2006

Outstanding Human Resources Management Officer Award || Conferred to Teresita M. Zapata as the Most Outstanding Human Resources Management Officer for LGU in the Bicol region in the field of Local Government Personnel Management and Administration. Conferred by the Civil Service Commission | September 6, 2005

Outstanding Human Resources Management Officer Award || Conferred to Teresita M. Zapata as the Most Outstanding Human Resources Management Officer for LGU in the Bicol region in the field of Local Government Personnel Management and Administration. Conferred by the Civil Service Commission | September 8, 2004

Orgulyo kan Maogmang Lugar || Conferred to City Human Resource Office headed by Teresita M. Zapata in the field of Local Government Personnel Management and Administration as conferred by the Civil Service Commission on September 6, 2003

Orgulyo kan Maogmang Lugar || Conferred to City Human Resource Office headed by Teresita M. Zapata for its effort in continuing the high level of excellence of the Productivity Improvement Program as conferred by the Gawad Galing Pook 2003 Award for Continuing Excellence on December 6, 2003

Certificate in State and Local Governance
Granted by the US Department of State, October 2004, Washington, D.C., USA 2003

The Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) of the World Finalist
Conferred by the Junior Chamber International (JCI), 12 August 2003, Missouri, USA

Outstanding Alumnus
Awarded by the University of Nueva Caceres, 15 March 2003, Naga City

2002 The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) for Government and Public Service
Awarded by the JCI Junior Chamber of the Philippines, 18 December 2002, Malacanang, Manila

Golden Anniversary Achiever
Awarded by the Filipino-Cantonese Association of Camarines Sur, 16 February 2002,
Naga City

2001 National Kabalikat Sa Laang-Bisig
Awarded by the Technical Education & Skills Development Authority, 24 August 2001, Manila

Certificate in Quality Management Systems
Granted by the Australian Agency for International Development, August 2001, Australia

2000 National Kasanayan-Kabuhayan
Awarded by the Technical Education & Skills Development Authority, 5 December 2000, Manila

Career Service Executive Eligibility (CSEE)
Conferred by the Civil Service Commission, 14 September 2000, Legaspi City 1999

National Dangal Ng Bayan
Awarded by the Civil Service Commission, 30 September 1999, Malacanang, Manila

Naga City Mayoral Award
Awarded by the Naga City Government, 31 December 1999, Naga City

Certificate of Appreciation
in grateful recognition of his unselfish dedication and unwavering commitment in discharging his duties and responsibilities as the Deputized Representative of the National Police Commission in Naga City, Camarines Sur from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2019. His ever consistent willingness to support the Thrusts of the NAPOLCOM has greatly contributed to the attainment of the Commission’s vision and mission to be a highly effective and efficient overseer of a highly capable, credible, and community and service-oriented Philippine National Police and CSOP compliant Local Chief Executives (LCEs).
given by the National Police Commission, Regional Office No. 5
Naga City People’s Hall, Naga City | June 19, 2019

Plaque of Recognition
awards the First Ever Mayor who selflessly devoted and relentlessly exerted efforts in transforming the Naga City Abattoir to Food Safety Compliant attaining full pledged Category of AA Meat Establishment
given by the National Meat Inspection Service
Naga City People’s Hall, Naga City | June 18, 2019

Plaque of Commendation – Education Champion
for his immeasurable support extended to the Department of Education Division of Naga City during his incumbency as the City Mayor. Deped Naga is forever grateful for his contributions in its transformation for excellence which resulted to winning/receiving recognitions in various International, National and Regional Level-Academic and Sports competitions
Given by the Department of Education (Division of Naga City)
Regent Hotel, Naga City | March 31, 2019

Named as Sustainable Development Goals (SGD) Champion Mayor of Southeast Asia
Given by the United Cities and Local Governments – Asia Pacific (UCLG-ASPAC)
Bangkok, Thailand | March 26-29, 2019

Plaque of Recognition
under his leadership, the City of Naga was bestowed the Galing Pook 2018 Award for exemplary Local Government programs in the Philippines as distinguising, ingenous and creative methods in the development of the community
Given by the Galing Pook Foundation, Department of Interior and Local Government, Local Government Academy
Novotel Manila Araneta Center, Quezon City |October 11, 2018

Founder’s Award
for his unconditional and untiring support of our works as we render joyful service with Christ on the Cross in the orphaned, the disabled, the homeless, the neglected and the abandoned.
Given by the Missionaries of the Poor
ALDP Commercial Complex Pilgrim City of Naga, Camarines Sur | September 27, 2018

Plaque of Appreciation
for invaluable support in promoting good governance and inspiring leadership
Given by the LEAGUE Magazine
Manila Polo Club, Makati City | September 26, 2018

One of the Ten Outstanding Movers of the Philippines
by the Save Me Movement | 2018

Plaque of Recognition
for his unwavering support that contributed to the general attainment of the Vision and Mission of the Bureau of Fire Protection-Naga City Central Fire Station. His wholehearted and continued support is an exemplary mark of a public servant truly devoted and dedicated to strengthen, empower, and serve the community
Given by the DILG – Bureau of Fire Protection,  R5
Naga City Central Fire Station, Naga City | December 18, 2017

CEO Excel Award 2016
Given by the International Association of Business Communicators Philippines (IABC)
Marriott Hotel Manila, Newport City, Pasay City | | November 21, 2016

Certificate of Recognition
for distinguished achievements that contributed to national development, for uncompromising dedication  to the profess and public service, and for fearless advocacy of the Rule of Law
Given by the University of the Philippines College of Law
Malcolm Theater, UP College of Law, Diliman, Quezon City | October 19, 2016

Innovators Achievement Award
for his outstanding efforts in the conversion of Sabang National High School into Naga City School of Arts  and Trades
Given by the Naga City School of Arts and Trades during their 22^nd Anniversary
Sabang, Naga City | August 7, 2015

Most Outstanding Alumni Award
in recognition of his exemplary Public Service and Leadership in the local government of Naga City fidelity to the Church and deep sense of loyalty to the Naga Parochial School
Given by the Naga Parochial School during their 66th Grade 6 Commencement Exercises
Naga City |March 22, 2013

Public Service Award
in grateful recognition of his valuable contribution to the service of the nation as Councilor of the City of Naga, Province of Camarines Sur, Bicol, which achievement brings pride and honor to the Firm and serves as a shining example of leadership and inspiration for others to emulate and aspire for
Given by the Sapalo & Velez Law Office
Alabang Country Club, Metro Manila | August 1, 2001

2008 Mayor Cesar Climaco Award || For his new brand of leadership that privileges accountability, transparency, effective city management and governance, Ateneo de Zamboanga University, August 20, 2008

CEO Excel Award 2005 || Given by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), December 8, 2005, Inter Continental Hotel Manila, Makati City, Philippines

Distinguished Alumni Award || Conferred by the University of the Philippines College of Business Administration, January 2004, Quezon City, Philippines

Jose P. Rizal Award for Excellence – Public Service || Conferred by the Manila Times & Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, June 19, 2002, Manila, Philippines

Gawad Parangal Award – Population Development || Conferred by the Commission on Population on its 30th Year Anniversary, August 16, 2001, Manila, Philippines

Ulirang Ama Award || Conferred by the National Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Foundation of the Philippines, June 17, 2001, Manila, Philippines

Bagtingan Award || Conferred by the Pamanang Bikolnon Foundation, Inc., January 2001, Legaspi City, Philippines

Distinguished Alumnus Award || Conferred by the College of Business Administration, University of the Philippines, December 2000, Quezon City, Philippines

Charles A. Reynolds Achievement Award || Conferred by the Albay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, September 2000, Legaspi City,

Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service || Conferred by the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation, August 2000, Manila, Philippines

Bulawan Bikolnon Award (Service to Bikol Award) || Conferred by the Ateneo de Naga University, March 2000, Naga City, Philippines

Distingusihed Lasallian Award || Conferred by the De La Salle Alumni Association, March 1997, Manila, Philippines

Konrad Adenauer Medal of Excellence || Conferred by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation, December 1996, Manila,

Philippines Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (TOYP) – Government Service ||  Conferred by Junior Chamber International (JCI), October 1996, Kobe, Japan

Outstanding Bicolano Award || Conferred by the University of Nueva Caceres, October 1993, Naga City, Philippines

Kabalikat sa Laang-Bisig Award || Conferred by the Department of Labor & Employment and the National Manpower & Youth Council, March 1993, Manila, Philippines

Young Achievers Award – Hall of Fame, Government & Public Service || Conferred by the Young Achievers Foundation, December 1991, Manila, Philippines

Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines (TOYM) – Government Service || Conferred by the Gerry Roxas Foundation & Philippine Jaycees, July 1991, Manila,

Philippines Fighting Cock Award || Conferred by the Philippine Alliance of Citizens for Democracy, January 1991, Manila,

Philippines Dangal ng Bayan Award || Conferred by the Philippine Civil Service Commission, September 1990, Manila,

Philippines Exemplary Fiscal Management Award || Conferred by the Department of Interior and Local Government, December 1989, Manila, Philippines