01 December 2023, NORTHERN TERRITORY - Honorary Consul General Januario John R. Rivas AM of the Philippine Consulate General to Darwin, Northern Territory was awarded a Plaque of Recognition by the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd), Region VI for his outstanding service, commitment and support to DepEd Sagay City, Negros Occidental in the implementation of the Basic Education Learning Continuity and Recovery Plan through various projects and initiatives.

Consul General Rivas has been supporting the delivery of a program for the marginalized and underprivileged youth in the public schools in the northern part of Negros Occidental, Philippines since 2018. His contributions include the strategic donation of essential learning and teaching resources, including reading materials that significantly enhance English and STEM learning experiences, through the support and generosity of the community in Darwin.