President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. (Photo from Bongbong Marcos’ Facebook page)
“Let me reiterate the administration’s commitment to enhance your—to support and work and enhance your working conditions to support professional development in civil service,” said Marcos.
During the ceremony, three types of awards were handed out: Presidential Lingkod Bayan, the CSC Pagasa Award and the Dangal ng Bayan Award.
According to the Palace, these are the highest awards that a government worker could receive.
“When these public servants see opportunities to make a difference in the lives of the people they serve, our awardees respond with audacity, turning bold ideas into reality. You go the extra mile to provide creative and innovative solutions to emerging challenges, such as in the areas of food security, education, social development, climate and disaster resilience, science and technology, and financial literacy,” Marcos told the awardees.
There were several awardees, including Fernando Viado, a mechanic for the City Government of Antipolo. He had a work-related incident and became partially deaf.
“We congratulate our professors, master teachers who make up the majority of the awardees this year, as well as our group awardees who battled the COVID-19 pandemic through the strategic use of technology,” said Marcos.
“We recognize the accomplishments of the Lead Contact Tracing Team from the City Government of Baguio,” he added.