THE OFFICIAL E-NEWSLETTER OF THE CAREER EXECUTIVE SERVICE
www.cesboard.gov.ph July 2011 Vol. 3 No. 07
The Public Manager
CESB meets DepEd RDs
CESB Executive Director Maria
Anthonette V. Allones, CESO I,
met with the country’s educators as
she graced the Year- Beginning
Conference of the Department of
Education which was participated
in by the members of the Associa-
tion of DepEd Directors on July
6, 2011 at the DepEd Central Of-
fice, Pasig City.
ED Allones presented to the
group the core programs, recent
CES policy reforms and the
various innovative training pro-
grams of the CESB. She discussed
the four-stage CES eligibility ex-
amination process and the proce-
dures adhered to in appointment to
CES ranks. She also explained the
rationale behind the lifting of the
three-year prescriptive period on
Executive Director Maria Anthonette V. Allones, CESO I, challenges DepEd
Regional Directors to live by the CES ideals as they continue to produce
future leaders of the land.
the validity of the Management Ap-
titude Test Battery (MATB), now
CES Written Examination (CES
WE), and allowing all previous
MATB passers to proceed to the
Assessment Center (AC) and the
succeeding stages of the CES
eligibility examination process.
As a known advocate of the pro-
fessionalization of the bureaucracy,
ED Allones shared her dissatisfac-
tion over the low percentage of
DepEd officials who undergo or
pass the CES eligibility examina-
tion process. To remedy this, she
urged the DepEd to assist in pro-
viding relevant trainings to every
DepEd official to help them hurdle
the CES eligibility examination
process. She added that DepEd is
in a better position to gauge how
best they can help their officials.
ED Allones also mentioned that the
CESB will explore the possibility of
exempting those who have success-
fully passed the DepEd adminis-
tered Superintendent’s Examination
from the CES Written Examination.
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July 2011 CES News
New Assessors undergo 3-day training workshop
The Career Executive Service
Board (CESB) in partnership with
the SGV-Development Dimensions
International, Inc. conducted the
Assessors’ Training Workshop at
the Vista Marina Hotel and Resort
in Subic last July 26-28, 2011.
The workshop sought to train
and develop qualified and compe-
tent Assessors who will be tasked to
assess applicants/ candidates under-
going the Assessment Center (AC),
the second stage of the CES eligi-
bility examination process. The AC
is a series of simulation exercises
designed to determine whether the
applicant has the capacity to ad-
vance to managerial duties and re-
sponsibilities and the ability to
grow and develop in the bureauc-
racy.
The nineteen (19) newly-
certified assessors underwent sam-
ple exercises on how to handle each
simulation activities given during
the conduct of AC. Completion of
the workshop is a requirement for
the participant to be included in the
existing pool of CESB Certified
Assessors.
CES CIRCLE Forum and gCIO Workshop in Cagayan de Oro City
CESOs and third level eligibles
are once again invited to this year’s
4th CES C.I.R.C.L.E. Forum on the
topic, “Harnessing ICT for e-
Governance” to be held at The VIP
Hotel, Don Apolinar Velez – J.R.
Borja Streets, Cagayan de Oro City
on 25 August 2011, 8:00 am – 5:00
pm. Another activity slated for the
same event is the validation
workshops on the Government
Chief Information Officer (gCIO)
Training Program for Mindanao
leg.
The forum aims to develop a
deeper understanding of eGovern-
ment and eGovernance and the
important role of Information and
Communications Technology (ICT)
as an effective tool for development
and governance among CESOs and
eligibles . The workshop, on the
other hand, seeks to validate the
basic competencies of a gCIO and
to enhance the modules designed
by the CESB, in partnership with
ideacorp and the De La Salle
University, for the gCIO Training
Program.
Dr. Emmanuel C. Lallana,
ideacorp Chief Executive and for-
mer Commissioner of the Commis-
sion on Information and Communi-
cations Technology (CICT) and
Director Renato U. Solidum, Jr. of
the Philippine Institute of Volcanol-
ogy and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
shall grace the said event. Prof.
Sherwin Ona of the De La Salle
University – College of Computer
Studies will serve as the Forum
Chair.
A minimal registration fee of
P1, 000.00 shall be charged to each
participant to cover the snacks,
lunch, kit and certificates. Partici-
pants would earn eight (8) hours of
training credits. To register, kindly
download the CES C.I.R.C.L.E.
R e g i s t r a t i o n F o r m a t
www.cesboard.gov.ph
The CES C.I.R.C.L.E. Forum
is a regular learning session
conducted by the CESB for CESOs
and eligibles. C.I.R.C.L.E. stands
for Creative Innovations and Re-
forms for Committed Leadership
and Effectiveness. By its name, the
forum serves as a platform for
thought leaders, subject matter
experts and public service exem-
plars to dialogue with career
service officers and to share in-
sights, ideas, lessons and experi-
ences in the hope of deepening
and sustaining collective inspira-
tion to improve leadership and
governance.
SALDIWA in its 15th Session The 15th Session of the Salamin
- D i w a n g P a g l i l i n g k o d
(SALDIWA) shall be conducted by
the Career Executive Service Board
(CESB) at the Vista Marina Hotel
and Resort, Subic, Zambales on
August 16-29, 2011.
Part of the CESB’s Executive
Leadership Program (ELP),
SALDIWA is a fourteen-day,
modular live-in program that aims
to raise the level of leadership and
managerial competence of members
of the CES. It is specifically
designed to provide executives a
common frame of reference in
leading their organizations and an
opportunity for them to assess and
enhance their knowledge, skills and
values to be effective public manag-
ers. An important component of this
intensive training course is the
Community/ Organizational Attach-
ment Module (COAM) wherein
participants will be immersed in a
community, live the life of an ordi-
nary person and discover how gov-
ernment services help the commu-
nity.
For clarifications and relative
concerns, kindly contact the Profes-
sional Development Division at
telephone number 951-4981 local
109, 113 or 127.
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July 2011 CES News
CESB conducts 2nd Follow-up Session of Wellness Camp
The Career Executive Service
Board (CESB) have successfully
conducted the 2nd Follow-Up Ses-
sion of the CES Leadership and
Wellness Camp on July 21-22,
2011 at the Vista Marina Hotel and
Resort in Subic, Zambales.
Participated in by a total of 41
executives, the camp, entitled
“Revive, Reconnect, Reaffirm and
Respond”, sought to equip partici-
pants with further motivation,
knowledge and practical tips on
managing stress and maintaining
healthy lifestyle and relationships
to achieve holistic well-being,
longevity and increase productivity
at work.
Plenary sessions on eating
advice was given by the National
Nutrition Council while a seminar
on detoxification was handled by
Dr. Romulo de Villa, a renowned
molecular oncologist.
Dra. Isabel Lopez-Nazal, one of
the country’s top dermatologists,
shared some ways and valuable tips
on how to properly take good care
of the skin and help one look and
feel better and to “age” gracefully
as well. Participants also enjoyed
various unstructured activities such
as swimming, jogging, yoga and
aerobics.
Completion of the program enti-
tled the participant to sixteen (16)
hours of training credits.
The Leadership and Wellness
Camp is part of CESB’s advocacy
to promote total wellness, work-life
balance and sustained productivity
among government executives. It is
also a response to the clamor from
CESOs for a seminar on holistic
stress management that not only
deals with physical and emotional,
but also spiritual and social, well-
being aspects.
For pertinent inquiries, please
contact the CESB’s Professional
Development Division (PDD) at
telephone number (02) 951-4981
local 108 or 113.
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July 2011 CES News
CESB holds StratCon with Cordillera execs
Allones also led the oath-taking of
the new members of CARE and the
handing of plaques and tokens to
outgoing CARE officers. The new
members are: Atty. Franco Bawang,
OIC-Regional Director of the
Cooperative Development Author-
ity (CDA); Atty. Vanessa Mico-
Roncal, Asst. Regional Director,
Commi s s i on on E l e c t i ons
(COMELEC); Dir. Luisa Valencia,
OIC-Regional Director, Commis-
sion on Higher Education (CHED);
Dir. Marilyn Sta. Catalina, Regional
Executive Director, Department of
Agriculture (DA); Dir. Corazon
Guray, Regional Director, Depart-
ment of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG); Ms. Myrna
Monayao, OIC-Asst. Regional
Director, DILG; Mr. Leonardo
Reynoso, Regional Executive
Director, Department of Social
Wel fa re and Deve lopmen t
(DSWD); Ms. Isabel Nillas, Asst.
Regional Director, DSWD; Ms.
Liza Melendez, Manager, Land
Bank of the Philippines – La
Trinidad Branch (LBP); Ms.
Bernadette Filler, Regional Direc-
tor, Internal House Affairs Office of
the President; Ms. June Fallancy,
OIC-Regional director, National
Nutrition Council (NNC); Mr. Leo
Douglas Cardona, Jr., Regional
Vice President, Philippine Health
Insurance Corporation (PHIC);
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Members of CARE listen attentively as Atty. Allones provides CES updates
during the Strategic Conversations on July 14, 2011.
New members of CARE take their oath before CESB Executive Director Maria
Anthonette V. Allones, CESO I and vow to live by the CES ideals of competence,
excellence, and service.
In time for the commemoration
of the Cordillera Day anniversary,
members of the Cordillera Associa-
tion of Regional Executives
(CARE) trooped to the Teachers’
Camp, Baguio City on July 14,
2011 to attend the Strategic Conver-
sations (StratCon) conducted by the
Career Executive Service Board
(CESB).
Executive Director Maria An-
thonette V. Allones, CESO I,
kicked off the proceedings with a
discussion of CESB’s core pro-
grams, recent policy reforms and
the various innovative training of-
ferings. She also updated the par-
ticipants on the CES Bill and ac-
knowledged the National Union of
Career Executive Service Officers,
Inc. (NUCESO) in working for the
passage of said bill.
Allones lauded the projects of
CARE under the leadership of its
outgoing president CESO IV Liza
Fangsilat, who is the Regional Di-
rector of the Department of Budget
and Management (DBM). Director
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July 2011 CES News
Allones graces educators confab
CESB Executive Director Maria
Anthonette V. Allones, CESO I,
served as one of the guest speakers
in the Executive Management
Training Program held last July 4,
2011 at the Teachers Camp in
Baguio City. The event was spon-
sored by the National Educators
Academy of the Philippines
(NEAP).
Speaking before educators and
education executives, Allones dis-
cussed the evolution of the Philip-
pine Career Executive Service
(CES) and its tradition of compe-
tence, excellence, and service.
Quoting former CESB Executive
Director and a known CES paragon,
Jose P. De Jesus, Allones affirmed
that “the CES is indeed elitist but its
elitism is grounded on meritoc-
racy.” According to Allones,
“CESOs are considered as cream of
the crop and definitely a cut above
the rest.”
ED Allones also presented the
competency-based CES Talent
Management Framework and
Atty. Maria Anthonette V. Allones talks before the country’s recognized
educators and shares CESO pride and the rich history of the CES.
Education executives express their determination to be a cut above the rest.
in case of DepEd, where a School
Principal is allowed to take the
initial stage of the CES eligibility
examination process. An aspirant
may still retake the said exam
after the lapse of one (1) year
in case he/ she fails the same.
She also discussed the pertinent
policies on eligibility and rank
appointment.
Allones also took the opportu-
nity to promote the Taas Noo,
CESO! campaign. According to her,
CESOs, as symbolized by the ballet
dancer, represents balance and
movement which are the significant
roles of CESOs in times of change
and transition.
Allones also shared the good
news on CESB’s efforts to further
the awareness on ICT for develop-
ment in the Philippines. CESB’s
efforts was recognized by the
United Nations Asian and Pacific
Training Centre for Information and
Communications Technology for
Development (UN-APCICT) during
the 2nd UN-APCICT Annual Part-
ners’ Meeting held in South Korea
on November last year.
enumerated the six (6) core compe-
tencies for CESOs. She discussed
the rigorous process of recruiting,
refreshing and retaining CES tal-
ents. She explained that at least a
Division Chief (SG-24) performing
actual supervisory or managerial
functions is qualified to take the
CES Written Examination, except
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July 2011 CES News
Pampanga hosts 10th session of GABAY
The Career Executive Service
Board (CESB) has successfully
conducted the 10th Session of the
Integrated Gabay ng Paglilingkod
(GABAY) at the Oasis Hotel,
Angeles City, Pampanga from July
7 – 15, 2011.
Attended by a total of 59 execu-
tives, GABAY, which is the third
and last course under the CESB’s
Executive Leadership Program
(ELP), aims to address the execu-
tives’ needs to remain effective on
the job and have a better apprecia-
tion of the demands and challenges
that they have to face as managers
and leaders. A nine-day residential,
intensive course - GABAY has 3
basic modules: Planning and Orga-
nizing for Greater Impact (Module
I), Academy of ICT Essentials for
Government Leaders (Module II),
and Community/Organizational
Attachment Module (COAM)
(Module III).
The COAM considered as the
terminal learning integration course
under the ELP serves as a frame-
work for integrating the knowledge,
skills, lessons and experiences
learned from the previous modules.
In this session, the COAM featured
the local government unit of San
Fernando City, Pampanga, as a best
practice “laboratory” organization
in cooperation with the City Mayor
and the Office of Strategy Manage-
ment (OSM).
Mayor Oscar Rodriguez graced
the opening session and presented a
wide-range of discussion on the
PGS --- the management tool which
the city government adopted in
improving its governance. The
presentation also highlighted the
partnership between the govern-
ment and the private sector with
the creation of the Multi-Sectoral
Governance Council (MSGC). The
occasion provided an opportunity
for the GABAY participants to
interact with the city government
officials and private sector repre-
sentatives who sit in the different
committees of the MSGC.
The GABAY participants ex-
perienced a brief immersion on the
different projects showcasing the
best practices which earned a
number of awards for the City
Government of San Fernando. Each
group of participants presented
their report to the three-man
team panel of reactors, namely:
City Administrator Ferdinand
Caylao, City Planning Coordinator
Fernando Limbitco and MSGC
Executive Director Fr. Restituto
Lumanlan. The presentations were
followed by a message from
CESB Executive Director Maria
Anthonette Allones, CESO I, and
concluded with the awarding of
certificates to the participants.
Atty. Maria Anthonette V. Allones, CESO I, challenges the GABAY participants to be CESOs who would provide continuity
amidst change and provide stability in times of uncertainties.
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July 2011 CES Community
DANIEL A. ARIASO SR.
Vice President for Planning,
Research, Extension, Production
Services and External Affairs
Naval State University
BEN-HUR B. BANIQUED
Provincial Director
Technological Education and
Skills Development Authority
Regional Office No. III
LINDA G. BAYAS
Assistant Schools Division
Superintendent
Department of Education
Division of Trece Martirez City
Regional Office IV-A
RAYMUNDO B. BERNARDO
OIC - Provincial Agrarian
Reform Officer II
Department of Agrarian Reform
Pagadian Provincial Office
Regional Office No. 9
NELSON P. DEVENADERA
Regional Technical Director
Protected Areas, Wildlife and
Natural Resources
Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
MAY B. ECLAR
Schools Division
Superintendent
Department of Education
Division Office of
San Fernando City
Regional Office No. III
EVELYN R. FETALVERO
Assistant Schools Division
Superintendent
Department of Education
Division of Surigao City
CARAGA Regional Office
ANGELA E. GABRIEL
Provincial Director
Technological Education and
Skills Development Authority
Bulacan Provincial Office
Regional Office No. III
DONNA M. GORDOVE
Regional Technical Director for
Field Operations
Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
National Capital Region
ARTURO S. ISIP
Assistant Schools Division
Superintendent
Department of Education
Division of Southern Leyte
Regional Office No. VIII
MAXIMO T. LASACA I
Attorney V (Legal Officer V)
National Police Commission
Regional Office No. VII
ROBERT NOMAR V.
LEYRETANA
Deputy Administrator
Land Registration Authority
RODOLFO J. MARIPOSQUE
Provincial Caretaker
Department of Trade
and Industry
Provincial Capital of Romblon
RUPTERO A. MELLA
President / Chief Executive
Officer
208 Technology System
Corporation
Legaspi City
ZANDRO RONNIE Z. ORIOL
Attorney V (Legal Officer V)
National Police Commission
Regional Office No. VII
MARIDEL D. PALPAGAN
Division Chief
Department of Trade
and Industry
Regional Office No. IX
ONASSIS D.C. PATA
Attorney V (Legal Officer V)
National Police Commission
Regional Office No. VII
CRESENCIO G. PATNAAN
Director IV
Office of Empowerment
and Human Rights
National Commission
on Indigenous Peoples
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Conferred throughConferred throughConferred through
Resolution No. 951
July 12, 2011
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July 2011 CES Community
JULITA A. RAGANDANG
Regional Director
Department of Agrarian Reform
Regional Office No. IX
AMUERFINA R. REYES
Director IV
Human Resource
Development Service
Department of Labor
and Employment
ARACELI A. SAN JOSE
Local Government Operations
Officer VIII (City Director)
Department of Interior
and Local Government
Regional Office No. III
GLORIA P. VELASQUEZ
Acting Manager
Water District Department
Local Water Utilities
Administration
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Resolution No. 951
July 12, 2011
CESB conducts FGD on Competency Profiling and Portfolio Assessment
Resource managers and champions
recommended the preparation of a
rubric of the four-stage eligibility
process in order to identify the
areas being assessed in each stage,
and the responsibility of the asses-
sor, profiler, interviewer and valida-
tor. It was also suggested to use the
competency dimensions reflected
in the CES WE since the purpose
of the portfolio assessment is to
measure, at a glance, whether the
candidate is ready to proceed to the
next stage of the examination
process, which is the Assessment
Center.
StratCon... �4
On the discussion of the Portfo-
lio Assessment which allows an
applicant for CES eligibility to un-
dergo an assessment of his/ her ex-
ecutive qualifications within the
context of the CES Core Compe-
tency Framework, the participants
suggested that the behavioral indi-
cator goal setting in the Assessment
Guide must include description of
the positive impact of the plan. The
group also deemed it necessary to
study the inclusion of good govern-
ance principles in Competency VI:
Driving Performance for Integrity
and Service.
BGen. Nicanor Vivar, Asst.
Superintendent, Philippine Military
Academy (PMA); Dir. Yolanda
Olano, Regional Director, Techni-
cal Education & Skills Develop-
ment Authority (TESDA).
Strategic Conversation series is
an activity of the CESB which
aims to provide forum to discuss
various issues in the CES and
touch base with the CES officials in
the field. It is conducted in
cooperation with the various
regional CES associations.
The Career Executive Service
Board (CESB) conducted a focus
group discussion (FGD) on July 11,
2011 at the CESB Training Room
to discuss the Competency Profil-
ing and Portfolio Assessment as
an alternative to the CES Written
Examination (CES WE) — the
first of the four-stage of the CES
eligibility examination process.
During the FGD, the Human
�1 CESB meets DepEd RDs The CESB, she said, is open to
accrediting the Superintendent’s
Examination subject to an analysis
of the coverage of the said exami-
nation and the dimensions being
looked at. “We want to check
whether they are comparable if not
the same,” she added.
ED Allones also discussed the
Portfolio Assessment which allows
an applicant for CES eligibility to
undergo an assessment of his/ her
executive qualifications within the
context of the CES Core Compe-
tency Framework. She ended her
talk by giving assurance that
the CESB remains to be a
committed partner of DepEd in
developing the competencies of
DepEd officials.
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July 2011 CES Community
Pride of the Muslim communityPride of the Muslim communityPride of the Muslim communityPride of the Muslim community
Sani D. Macabalang, CESO III, is the Regional Director of the Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Region XII and is one of the few, proud
and elite CESOs who have received recognition via the Outstanding Career
Executive Officers (CEO) award.
Integrity, commitment, managerial capability, and strong faith have seen Director Macabalang through
both turbulent and victorious times. His vigilance in confronting issues and resolving problems has
contributed to the effective implementation of multi-million foreign-assisted projects such as the Fisheries
Resource Management Program (FRMP) and the Fisheries Sector Project (FSP) Community Organizing
Component that benefitted the common fisherfolk.
Director Macabalang is also known for his relentless opposition to the wanton cutting of mangroves in
Panguil Bay since 2002. He also initiated a crusade for the cancellation of Marine Stewardship
Agreements (MSA) issued to undeserving beneficiaries. Through his strategic leadership, Director
Macabalang was able to further boost the position of Southern Mindanao as tuna and aquaculture capital
of the Philippines. Likewise, he is active in advocacy activities to adopt halal branding as part of the
monitoring of aquaculture products.
He has a simple lifestyle and is regarded by many as a very religious Muslim who strictly observes
Islam’s discipline and practices.
Taas Noo, Director Macabalang! May you continue to make the CES proud.
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Mateo G. Montaño, CESO I, is the Undersecretary for General Administration
and Support Services Group of the Department of Social Welfare and Development
(DSWD).
A 2009 GAWAD CES awardee, Montaño instituted various reforms at the
DSWD, applying his technical expertise in financial management. He spearheaded the modernization of
DSWD’s accounting system, led the strengthening its budget-planning linkage and managed the roll-out
of its Electronic New Government Accounting System (ENGAS). His leadership in managing these reforms
was recognized by the Commission on Audit (COA).
Undersecretary Montaño was also instrumental in the finalization of DSWD’s Rationalization and
Streamlining Plan. He likewise successfully led the negotiation with the Social Welfare Employees
Association of the Philippines (SWEAP) that resulted to the finalization of the Department’s Collective
Negotiations Agreement.
USEC Montaño has always and will continue to be a source of pride to the CES.
Taas Noo, USEC Montaño, we are proud of you!
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July 2011 CES Community
A CESO shines in the R&D communityA CESO shines in the R&D communityA CESO shines in the R&D communityA CESO shines in the R&D community
Bringing change in the communityBringing change in the communityBringing change in the communityBringing change in the community
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)- Region II head Urdujah A.
Tejada, CESO III, was awarded the GAWAD CES in 2010 for successfully
implementing community-based projects that contributed to the furtherance of
sustainable development programs in the region.
Director Tejada’s community-based aquaculture projects addressed the need to improve the
production capacity in the entire region and has resulted to the establishment of 10 hatcheries, 65
grow-out ponds, 2 fish feed mills and a training center for fish-based products. This resulted to
employment generation and a substantial increase in the income of small fisher folks.
Her efforts to revive the peanut industry in the region have likewise successfully expanded its
production; particularly in Jones, Isabela and resulted to the establishment of support systems for the
emerging industry for processed peanuts. She was also cited for the improvement of coconut-based
products and the conversion of coco wastes into useful materials.
Tejada is also known for initiating HATAW (Harnessing Appropriate Technologies to Assist Women)
that helped produce at least 25 successful women entrepreneurs in the area. She also organized women
to make them more productive members of the community.
Director Tejada is indeed an exemplary CESO whose work performance and commitment to public
service is worthy of recognition.
A recognized agricultural policy expert and a luminary in the research and
development (R&D) community, Dr. Patricio S. Faylon, CESO II, is the Executive
Director of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources,
Research and Development (PCARRD).
Dr. Faylon is credited for successfully spearheading PCARRD’s bid for ISO
certification, enabling PCCARD to be among the first DOST agencies to have been granted with ISO
9001:2000 certification and ISO 9001:2008 recertification. Under his stewardship, the Council was also
conferred with the Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Level 1 (Commitment to Quality Management) -- the
highest level of national recognition for exemplary organizational performance.
Faylon was successful in forging linkages with international and local organizations enabling him to
double the agency’s finances in 2008 to 2009. His success in resource generation allowed the Council to
have a continued funding allocation for the building of Farmers’ Information and Technology Services
(FITS) centers, which has helped thousands of farmers to now have easy access to the internet and to
publications for information on agricultural processes. Recognizing its benefits, former President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo signed Executive Order 801 in 2009 which paved the way for the national rollout of
the program.
In 2010, he added another feather to his cap when he was conferred with the 2010 GAWAD CES
award in recognition of his accomplishments.
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