DA-10 honors 55 tenured employees for years of government service
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Agriculture – Region 10 (DA-10) formally recognized 55 of its employees with loyalty awards for their commitment and contributions to public service within the agri sector.
Adhering to the Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 6, Series of 2002, which mandates honoring civil servants, the agency, through its Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) committee, held the Loyalty Service Awards ceremony today, December 5, in this city.
The ceremony recognizes civil servants who have rendered continuous and satisfactory service for 10, 35, and 40 years in government service.
Guided by the theme, “DA-10 bringing back the NINE-T: Nurturing Integrity and Nourishing Excellence – Together,” the event encapsulates the organizational values championed by the awardees.
In his congratulatory address, DA-10 Regional Executive Director Jose Apollo Y. Pacamalan lauded the awardees for their enduring commitment to public service.
“For the loyalty awardees, always aspire to find your value beyond what you are fighting now. Congratulations and thank you very much for your service,” the agri executive said.
The awardees are comprised of technical and administrative officers, specialists, and engineers across multiple divisions, including the Administrative and Finance Division (AFD), Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD), Field Operations Division (FOD), Integrated Laboratories Division (ILD), Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Division (PMED), Regional Agricultural Engineering Division (RAED), Regulatory Division, Research Division, and the Office of the Regional Director (ORD).
Here are the following awardees:
40 Years:
1. Luz I. Guzman, PhD – Development Management Officer V (FOD)
35 Years:
2. Janet D. Lopez, DVM – Agricultural Center Chief II (FOD)
3. Catalino S. Soriano Jr. – Agricultural Center Chief II (Research)
10 Years:
4. Shella Marie Concepcion D. Abejo – Administrative Officer II (AFD)
5. Karina Molawin E. Andres – Administrative Officer II (AFD)
6. Lester B. Apag, DM – Administrative Officer V (AFD)
7. Juradin H. Cabana, CPA – Accountant III (AFD)
8. Shem S. de Gracia – Administrative Officer V (AFD)
9. Patrick Ian F. Pedarse, CPA – Chief Administrative Officer (AFD)
10. Jaypee R. Pichay, PhD – Administrative Officer IV (AFD)
11. Mary Jane A. Sayson – Administrative Officer I (AFD)
12. Alta L. Viña – Administrative Officer I (AFD)
13. Mae Carmela G. Fabela – Market Specialist III (AMAD)
14. Rosell P. Tuba-on – Supervising Science Research Specialist (Research)
15. Richan D. Lacanaria – Senior Agriculturist (FOD)
16. Mark Anthony D. Lagamon – Agriculturist II (FOD)
17. Kersten S. Pagalan – Agricultural Center Chief III (Research)
18. Engr. Abdulharis P. Paporo – Agricultural Center Chief II (FOD)
19. Jesie S. Virtudez – Agricultural Technician II (FOD)
20. Silvan B. Acas – Laboratory Aide II (ILD)
21. Oryza Kristy B. Baylo, DVM – Veterinarian IV (ILD)
22. Atty. Rachel L. Borres-Thurdis – Chemist II (ILD)
23. Razel Elaine Grace A. Cataluña – Chemist II (ILD)
24. Bensive M. Gabitano – Agriculturist I (ILD)
25. Julesbean Caesar C. Maquiling, DVM – Veterinarian III (Regulatory)
26. Johanna C. Pichay – Chemist III (ILD)
27. Apple Caryl C. Novo – Computer Maintenance Technologist II (PMED)
28. Christian L. Padrones – Information Systems Analyst II (PMED)
29. Engr. Rona M. Quiao – Project Evaluation Officer III (PMED)
30. Engr. Junel W. Ablanque – Engineer IV (RAED)
31. Engr. Mary Ann C. Adella – Engineer III (RAED)
32. Engr. Romil G. Española – Engineer III (RAED)
33. Engr. Liezel D. Sios-e – Engineer II (RAED)
34. Engr. Alden C. Tapio – Engineer III (RAED)
35. Rosalio M. Cocamas Jr. – Science Research Specialist I (ORD)
36. Tito P. Manigos Jr. – Senior Science Research Specialist (ORD)
37. Jocelyn F. Octat – Senior Science Research Specialist (ORD)
38. April Hope E. Panis – Science Research Specialist III (ORD)
39. May Cristine O. Arcojada – Agriculturist II (Regulatory)
40. Rhea Villa R. Chiu, DVM – Veterinarian III (Regulatory)
41. Caren A. Libre – Agriculturist II (Regulatory)
42. Jan D. Melicor – Agriculturist II (Regulatory)
43. Christine Jane L. Quiamco – Agriculturist II (Regulatory)
44. Novie T. Suello – Senior Agriculturist (Regulatory)
45. Maria Teresa C. Cagas – Science Research Specialist I (Research)
46. Jolee D. Develos – Science Research Specialist II (Research)
47. Paulo Miguel A. Diputado – Science Research Specialist II (Research)
48. Samuel C. Natindim, Jr. – Agricultural Center Chief III (Research)
49. Renante E. Oberes – Farm Superintendent III (Research)
50. Marivic L. Paday – Senior Science Research Specialist (Research)
51. Engr. Ronald J. Pasilan – Senior Science Research Specialist (Research)
52. Joel L. Pueblos – Farm Superintendent II (Research)
53. Ailene B. Talara – Science Research Specialist II (Research)
54. Wendelyn T. Toraja – Science Research Specialist II (Research)
55. May Shell E. Tumilap – Senior Science Research Specialist (Research)
The DA-10 remains committed to fostering a culture of excellence and integrity among its personnel to ensure the continued delivery of quality public service within the agri sector.# (BJCE)
