Legazpi PNP takes pride as 3 POs receive GAA

                  March 5, 2012, Philippine National Police Station,  Alternate Road, Bitano, Legazpi City. It is not an ordinary day for the men and women in uniform assigned at the said police station for the reason that three of their gallant police officers are recipients of the prestigious Gantimpala Agad Award. This is a special award given by the Commission to any government employee and/or official who has shown exemplary action in the line of work or service. After few weeks of investigation and validation of the nomination handed over to the CSC RO5, the award was confirmed and the awarding rite was prepared.

               Police Officer (PO) 3 Randy R. Bachiller, PO3 Felino T. Hate and PO3 Noriel N.Palencia were the worthy awardees. They were commended for their speedy response, investigation and arrest of suspects of theft and for going the extra mile to bring justice to a criminal act committed against a government office. That office happens to be the CSC Albay Field Office which had its newly-installed air conditioning unit stolen just few  months after its inauguration.

                    A simple awarding rite was held at the police station. Police Superintendent Oscar Reyes Regala Jr. gave a very inspiring welcoming remarks. He optimistically mentioned that they are looking forward to more awards like this in the future as proven by the presence of the hardworking and dedicated policemen/women in the Legazpi PNP. Director II Raymundo V. Atendido of the CSC Albay Field Office was present to give the award and was assisted by Ms.Sharon Farida A. Flores, Acting Division Chief of CSC RO5 Public Assistance and Liaison Division (PALD). Ms. Zarah Z. Arroyo of PALD was likewise present during the awarding.

                 It is interesting to note that all the other policemen/women present were beaming with pride. This goes to show that the achievement of these three is a major accomplishment for the entire police unit as well. After all, the operation was executed with the guidance of the Police Superintendent with the collaborative efforts of the entire Legazpi City Police Station.

           With this achievement, we are assured that there are good men and women in uniform who are dedicated to serve and protect every Filipino citizen in Legazpi. This is an additional feather in the cap of the Legazpi PNP! Congratulations! #Zarah Z. Arroyo, PS I, PALD

Men and Women's Forum, Talks on Unity in Diversity

              The Civil Service Commission being the government center on human resource management has a great role to play in coming-up with programs which will focus not only on women government workers but also to men who are likewise giving their share in the organization.

              In this year's celebration of the Women's Month, the Men and Women's Forum with the theme: "Getting the Best by Recognizing and Celebrating Gender Differences" was conceptualized to discuss various issues pertaining to men and women in the bureaucracy and to broaden their level of awareness to gender issues in the public sector. Likewise, through this forum the public workers will understand better on how they can have harmonious working relationship given the various options or alternatives on how to positively respond to the challenge services to the people they cater.

              It was conducted on March 21, 2012 at the La Piazza Hotel and Convention Center, Legazpi City with two-hundred ninety-four (294) participants from the different agencies in Region 5.

              Resource persons during the activity were Atty. Katrina Legarda, City Mayor Geraldine B. Rosal of the City of Legazpi and her spouse City Administrator Noel E. Rosal,

Director Marylou Duka-Castillo of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a respected psychologist of the Bicol University Salvacion “Lally” Villafuerte.  However, due to the uncooperative weather on said date, Atty. Legarda was not able to grace the occasion.  In spite of that, the able IT personnel of the CSCRO5 made use of the internet via teleconferencing for them to have a live interview, that is, Q & A with Atty. Legarda with Ms. Zarah Z. Arroyo as host.

          In sum, the sharing of all the guests during the Q & A gave both men and women participants' insights on how they can be more productive by complementing each other both in and out of their workplaces. Men and Women are equal to opportunities and protection under the law, the physical, mental, and psychological make-up lies the difference. It is important, therefore, to honor and rejoice in both our nature and our individuality. #LILIA A. JADIE, Sr. Personnel Specialist, HRD