Malacañang
on Monday (Dec. 15) honored this year’s outstanding government officials and
employees, among them public servants who emerged as “heroes” in the wake of
Typhoon Yolanda.
Executive
Secretary Paquito Ochoa led the presentation of the Presidential Lingkod Bayan,
Dangal ng Bayan and Pagasa Awards to public officials and employees for their
dedication and outstanding work performance.
Executive
Secretary Ochoa commended this year’s exemplary public servants “who have made
a difference in the lives of our people.”
“Our
awardees today, like those who serve at the front lines of disaster mitigation
and response, serve as a reminder that public service is a noble calling. You
are being honored because you represent what it means by going the extra mile
to serve our people,” he said.
“You
are here because the extra toil and time dedicated to your jobs has redounded
to the benefit of our people. You are being recognized because you reflect the
ideals and virtues expected from the men and women who comprise the Philippine
bureaucracy,” he added.
The
Civil Service Commission (CSC) administers the Honor Awards Program (HAP),
which aims to recognize and reward public officials and employees for
outstanding work performance and consistent ethical behavior.
Fire
officers Oscar Ma. Guarda, Jr. and Luisito Tizon of the Tanauan Fire Station in
Leyte were among this year’s Dangal ng Bayan awardees. They were recognized for
their bravery and selflessness while responding to the needs of the citizens of
Leyte during the onslaught of Typhoon Yolanda.
Recipient
of the Pagasa Award, the Marinduque Animal and Wildlife Rescue Emergency
Response Team of the Provincial Government of Marinduque was the first animal
welfare group to set foot in the impact zone in Leyte after the typhoon.
Through operation “Sagip Hayop,” affected animals, including livestock, were
rescued and preserved as a source of income and food.
Presidential
Lingkod Bayan awardee, Elton Monet Merelos, Aircraft Mechanic II of the
Philippine Air Force (PAF), was commended for his dedication and commitment in
the repair and maintenance of UH-1H aircraft that enabled the PAF to save
millions of pesos in ensuring the airworthiness of all the units, as well as
provide the much needed air support for rescue and relief operations. (PCOO
News Release)
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