DA-10 recognizes its retirees for their commendable contributions in developing the agri sector in R-10 while serving the agency.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) honored 12 retired employees this year on Thursday, December 9, in Cugman, this City.
With the theme Brighter 2022, this year’s Salamat, Mabuhay: Tribute to the Retirees is symbolic of the agency’s resilience amid the pandemic, continuing its legacy in serving the region’s farmers, as the senior employees passed down the torch to the agency’s youngblood.
The event was staged to chronicle the retirees’ commendable contributions to the agency’s effort in scaling up the region’s agriculture sector, all throughout their stint in serving the DA.
The occasion also recognizes the retirees’ exemplary leadership and dedication to their chosen profession, being public servants.
In his message DA-RFO 10 Regional Executive Director, Carlene C. Collado, commended the retirees’ admirable devotion to their service to the agency.
“Our dear retirees, your contributions are nothing less than a mark of passion, perseverance, and dedication. We are proud to have worked with you, and we value your hard work, extensive knowledge, and invaluable experience,” he said.
He added that they have nurtured and developed their subordinates who in turn, will be the next prime movers of the Department of Agriculture.
“You may have retired from this office, but you will never get retired from our hearts” he remarked.
Meanwhile, DA-RFO 10 Regional Technical Director for Operations, Director Carlota S. Madriaga credited the agency’s success in recent years to the retirees.
“As we give tribute to our retirees today, I am calling everyone to look up to them, and emulate their good practices as we continually strive to attain excellence in our service,” Director Madriaga said.
She also expressed her good wishes to the retirees and reminded them to be cautious of their health especially given the state of the pandemic.
For her part, Director Carmelita Bajarla, DA-RFO 10 Regional Technical Director for Research and Regulations said the retirees’ hard work has rewarded them well, as they endured the difficulties encountered in the early years of their career.
She accounted that the retirees’ legacy will live on in the agency.
“You have worked hard to improve the public service of the DA. The legacy of your work is embedded in the DA-10 now, through the younger generations in the office,” she concluded.
This year’s retirees are:
- Lester A. Jaducana, Chief Administrative Officer
- Chedy V. Ansale, Chief Agriculturist
- Juliet B. Araos, Chief Agriculturist
- Pedro U. Bergado, Jr., Chief Engineer
- Ma. Teresa B. Roa, Chief Agriculturist
- Nilda B. Salas, Agricultural Center Chief II
- Gloria L. Betonio, Senior Science Research Specialist
- Victoria A. Cabornay, Science Research Specialist II
- Jane S. Zamora, Farm Superintendent II
- Edna R. Uba, Agriculturist I
- Romeo P. Busangilan, Administrative Assistant III
- Salvacion P. Villamil, Farm Worker II
The retirees received Plaque of Appreciation, souvenir gold chain and pendant, token and gifts from the DA-RFO 10 and the Department of Agriculture Employees Association (DAEA).#(ATalib)