BY: FERLIZA CALIZAR-CONTRATISTA
CEBU CITY, September 8 (PIA)--- Civil Service Commission (CSC-7) here highlights outstanding civil servants and partners in Central Visayas.
In a colorful event recently, CSC-7 gave out plaques and cash incentives to the six government employees who will represent the region in the national awards in three categories--Outstanding Public Officials and Employees or the Dangal ng Bayan, CSC Pagasa Award and the Lingkod Bayan.
The Dangal ng Bayan awardees and finalists to the national competition are Commission on Audit auditor IV Barbara Ana Aloba and Euthemia Plariza, a midwife from the Municipality of Dalaguete, Cebu.
The Outstanding Public Officials and Employees or Dangal ng Bayan Award is conferred to an individual for performance of extraordinary act or public service and consistent demonstration of exemplary ethical behavior on the basis of the employee’s observation of the eight norms of conduct provided under Republic Act No. 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.
Aloba accordingly displayed exemplary skills and judgement in the conduct of her role as State Auditor. She also stood her ground when she encountered a difficult situation with an influential provincial official who lambasted her with insults when she was just performing her duties.
On the other hand, Plariza stood out as a midwife in Dalaguete town as she effectively provides health care and resulted to more people going to health centers.
She also conducted trainings and seminars in creating awareness on proper care, prevention and cure of health related issues and ailments. She lobbied at the Municipal Council for more support to the barangay health center and attained the required 100 percent facility-based deliveries.
The Pag-asa Awardees were both from the province of Negros Oriental; Allan Faburada, an assistant professor of Negros Oriental State University and Jonalyn Ojastro a casual employee of the local government unit of Bayawan City.
Ojastro initiated seed production project for farmers in the area to address delayed supply of seeds from the local agricultural office. She also convinced 84 farmers to plant rubber trees as permanent crop despite the city being used to planting sugarcane and rice.
The new trend increased not just the income but the number of farmers as well. His work station was tagged as the Model Barangay Agricultural Development Center in the city.
Faburada’s contribution is also in the side of agriculture. He initiated the conduct of the Annual Farmers Day, Harvest Festival and Technology Forum with the farmers to showcase technology generated in all NORSU campuses.
He operates demo farms for farmers, community extension workers, agri students and local residents all over Negros to avail of techno transfer activities.
The Pagasa Award is conferred to an individual or group of individuals for outstanding contribution resulting from an idea or performance which directly benefit more than one department of the government though not of such extraordinary or exceptional degree to merit the Lingkod Bayan Award.
The Presidential or Lingod Bayan awardees were from the Philippine Air Force; Wing Commander Rolando Aquino of the 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing and Aircraft Mechanic Elton Monet Morelos also of the same unit.
Aquino undertook the recovery of a C-130, restored and commissioned it into a flying machine after being grounded for six years. It is the highest level of maintenance and a breakthrough and pioneering project of the PAF.
The said plane was fixed in time for the transport of goods to North Eastern Mindanao due to typhoon Pablo. It was also very useful during other calamities like Zamboanga siege, Bohol earthquake and typhoon Yolanda.
Aircraft Mechanic Merelos is very reliable in his job. His skills earned the 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing and the whole PAF savings due to his in house repairs.
The turnaround time to declare an aricarft in full mission status after a discrepancy in the landing gear cap assemply has been decreased. Replacement and recovery are done at a short time.
The Presidential or Lingkod Bayan Award is conferred to an individual or group of individuals for exceptional or extraordinary contributions resulting from an idea or performance that had nationwide impact on public interest, security and patrimony. The contribution may be a suggestion, innovation or superior accomplishment.
The merit and award system is aimed at inspiring civil servants and other workers in the government to be competent and sincere in bringing service to the constituents, according to CSC7 Regional Director Karen Litz Serna.
The regional awards is one of the highlights of the month long Civil Service Month celebration. (mbcn/FCC/PIA7-Cebu)