“Widen the scope of your good work and influence and share your experience with others.”
This was Civil Service Commission Chair Karlo B. Nograles’ challenge on Wednesday to the 28 individuals and groups feted during the Awards Rites for the 2024 Outstanding Government Workers held in Malacañang on September 18.
The longtime public official told awardees “sa ating mga pararangalan ay isang hamon: Palawigin pa ninyo ang inyong mabuting gawain at impluwensiya, at ibahagi ang inyong mga karanasan sa pagpapatupad ng mga programa at proyekto.”
Nograles enjoined them to maintain a standard that would result in the continued improvement of government service.
Nograles also enjoined them to maintain a standard that would result in the continued improvement of government service, which would in turn help in attaining a prosperous, and peaceful way of life for all.
“Ang layunin natin ay ang patuloy na pag-unlad at pagpapabuti ng ating pagseserbisyo. Gawin natin ito nang may dedikasyon at pagmamahal sa ating bayan, hindi lamang upang madoble o ma-triple ang bilang ng mga pararangalan natin sa mga susunod na taon, kundi upang makamit natin ang ating pangarap, ang ating aspirasyon ng isang matatag, maginhawa, at panatag na buhay para sa lahat,” the Davao-born Nograles said.
He also explained that the annual Search for Outstanding Government Workers aims to recognize civil servants who have shown utmost dedication and commitment to their work, as well as inspire other state employees toward deeper involvement in public service.
Three different awards are given—the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, Outstanding Public Officials and Employees (Dangal ng Bayan) Award, and Civil Service Commission (CSC) Pagasa Award.
Six individuals and groups were conferred the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award; while there were 10 recipients of the Dangal ng Bayan Award; and eight individuals and one group received the Pagasa Award.
Nograles lauded the impact that past awardees have had in ensuring excellence in government service.
“Dahil sa kanila, mas marami na ang lubos na natutuwa sa mga pagbabago sa paraan ng paglilingkod ng mga kawani ng gobyerno sa mamamayang Pilipino— ilan sa mga ito ay ang mas mabilis at mas maginhawang aplikasyon sa mga programa, mas madaling paghingi ng social assistance at ayudang pangkabuhayan at pag-nenegosyo, mga inisyatibong nagsusulong sa paggamit ng makabagong teknolohiya sa agrikultura, at marami pang iba.”
