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www.cesboard.gov.ph VOLUME 12 ISSUE NO. 11 NOVEMBER 2019

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Career Executive Service Board * No. 3 Marcelino Street, Isidora Hills, Brgy. Holy Spirit, Quezon City 1127 Telephone Numbers: 89514981 *Email Address: [email protected]

IN THIS ISSUE Greatful Leaders Unite for CES Congress “Think on your Feet” Ignites Servant-

Leaders to become Better Communicators, p. 6

CES exemplars, partners honored anew in Gabi ng Parangal, p. 7

Dr. Lecciones, Sobrepena impart lessons on resilient leadership, p. 10

2019 Gawad CES Finalists talk inspiration, motivation, p. 12

Five Outstanding Public Managers cited as CES VIP/Outstanding CEO for First Semester 2019, p. 15

CES ComPassion Project Christmas comes early in Maimpis

Integrated School, p. 16 Celebrating a day of Kindness and

ComPAWssion, p. 17 Promoting Cultural Safety for

Indigenous People of Region 1, p. 18 Building a ClassHome and a Better

Future for the Manara Ata Community in Cadiz City, p. 20

Peace-Building to Mamanwas of Surigao del Norte, p. 21

September 1 CES Written Examination registered 179 passers, p. 22

Nurturing the Fundamentals of Public Management with Gabay XXXVI, p. 23 New CES Eligibles, p. 24

November 2019 CES Congress News

A close to 800 career officers and aspiring leader‐managers gathered for the CES Lifelong Learning for Leadership Congress (CES Congress) at the Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City, 20 November 2019, to celebrate the gains of the Career Executive Service (CES) as an enduring institution and its continuing tradition of leadership and public service excellence on its 46thfounding year. Anchored on the theme, “GREATful Leadership: Performance, Positivity and Possibilities towards a Resilient and Globally Competitive Society”, the Career Executive Service Board (CESB) convened the CES Congress to share inspiring stories of leadership greatness and gratitude from visionary leaders and public service exemplars to

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deepen the commitment of servant‐leaders and renew their sense of gratefulness for the challenges the CES has successfully transcended amidst a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous governance world. Tagaytay City Vice Mayor Reymond A. Ambion represented Mayor Agnes D. Tolentino to warmly welcome the participants to the scenic city of character as he joined the CES call to “continue to uphold professional and ethical standards in the civil service, improve governance and promote development.” Vice Mayor Ambion further encouraged the CES members and aspirants to serve as an inspiration and a great example to the Filipinos, and to continue their commitment to pursue reforms in the bureaucracy towards nation‐building. Civil Service Commission and Career Executive Service Board Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa‐Bala, CESO I, in her opening remarks, expressed her joy from seeing “a strong presence of solidarity” among CES members from all over the country united to celebrate, give thanks, learn and collaborate. “I am very proud of the great strides that we have made towards fulfilling our collective commitment of implementing strategically framed regulations, process improvements, innovations, and integration technologies in the pursuit of a more efficient public service delivery,” said Chairperson Bala. Nonetheless, she advised everyone to be vigilant and continue to work in achieving our

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shared goals laid out in AmBisyon Natin 2040 to provide a matatag, maginhawa, at panatag na buhay para sa bawat Pilipino. Chairperson Bala also asserted that “lifelong learning is the most appropriate for us” to address the need for continuous learning amidst the changing environment. As leaders, the CES community is expected to set a good example that others can look up to. As a parting message, Chairperson Bala urged the CES members and aspirants to be culturally and socially intelligent, tech

Tagaytay City Vice Mayor Reymond A. Ambion

Civil Service Commission and Career Executive

Service Board Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa‐

Bala, CESO I

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savvy, collaborative, and to always work as a team. “We all heeded the call to perform a specific role within the bureaucracy with utmost honesty, passion, compassion, and integrity that ultimately contributes to nation‐building and upliftment of the general welfare,” Chairperson Bala concluded.

Budget, Agriculture head reps keynote opening rites Budget Undersecretary Tina Rose Marie L. Canda, CESO II, and Agriculture Undersecretary Rodolfo V. Vicerra represented Budget and Agriculture Acting Secretaries Wendel E. Avisado and William D. Dar, CESO I, respectively, to keynote the CES Congress opening program. Budget Undersecretary Canda congratulated the CES for staging the CES Congress and expressed hope that the event will “inspire and spark them [career officers in attendance] into new energies, innovation, and excellent public service.” Undersecretary Canda delivered Acting Secretary Avisado’s opening keynote speech, which centered on the country’s vision in the coming years, why we need to strive for it, and the role of the CES as a community of servant‐leaders in realizing this. The goals are to: (1) reduce the country’s poverty rate; (2) raise gross domestic product (GDP) growth; (3) attain the country’s golden age of infrastructure through the Build, Build, Build program; and (4) strengthen the provision of social services by maintaining its high share in the national budget. “We cannot achieve these goals if we do not address the challenges of sustaining good governance in the face of rapidly changing environment”, Undersecretary Canda remarked. She further said that changes shall be made in order to attain our goals because things may even “get

worse before they get better.” Undersecretary Canda also emphasized that resilience is key to optimizing costs and fruits of reform and that effective leadership is instrumental in achieving “structural reforms and changes in government policies”. Thus, she urged all career officers to set good examples of giving competent and meaningful public service towards an efficient, effective, transparent, and resilient good governance. In closing, Undersecretary Canda shared, “most politicians come and go but [we] CESOs stay to serve as a critical link between political leadership and the rest of the bureaucracy… [and that is something] we should be proud of.” Agriculture Undersecretary Vicerra meanwhile echoed in his keynote speech the Department’s battle cry for “masaganang ani at mataas na kita para sa maliit na magsasaka at mangingisda” to control and minimize the effects of agricultural crises in the country that both producers and consumers are currently experiencing. Undersecretary Vicerra cited the aging population of farmers, climate change which translates to environmental concerns, and lack of access to technology, farm‐to‐market roads, and skilled labor as pressing problems in the agriculture sector that must be addressed. He also shared how issues like raising farmer’s productivity and doing away from “tsamba‐tsamba”

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(Clockwise from top‐right) Budget Undersecretary Tina Rose Marie L. Canda, CESO II,

Agriculture Undersecretary Rodolfo V. Vicerra, and CESB Executive Director Maria

Anthonette C. Velasco‐Allones, CESO I

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and “kanya‐kanya” farming still remain unsolved, which both translate to inefficient business practices and processes. In order for the agricultural community to rise from these setbacks, Undersecretary Vicerra emphasized that modernization and industrialization of the Philippine agriculture through farm consolidation or farm clustering are needed. Undersecretary Vicerra ended by asking the support of the CES community in helping the agriculture department empower Filipino farmers and improve their living conditions. CESB Executive Director Maria Anthonette C. Velasco‐Allones, CESO I, immediately accepted the challenge and committed to bring all classes of the Salamin at Diwa ng Paglilingkod Training Course next year to agricultural communities to study the multi‐dimensional needs and challenges confronting the farmers. She likewise encouraged strengthening careerism in the Department of Agriculture, particularly on the third level positions, to ensure

continuity of projects and programs, among others.

New CES eligibles take oath As an annual tradition, Executive Director Allones presented before the CES community 135 new CES eligibles who have successfully hurdled the year‐long


(3rd from right) Civil Service Commission and Career Executive Service Board Chairperson Alicia

dela Rosa‐Bala, CESO I, awards tokens and certificates of appreciation to (2nd from left)

Agriculture Undersecretary Secretary Rodolfo V. Vicerra and (3rd from left) Budget

Undersecretary Tina Rose Marie L. Canda, CESO II, assisted by (from left to right) CESB Executive

Director Maria Anthonette C. Velasco‐Allones, CESO I, CES Governing Board Member and Office

of the Executive Secretary Undersecretary Ricardo P. Bernabe III, and CESB Deputy Executive

Director Hiro V. Masuda

Induction and oath‐taking of 2019 CES Eligibles

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rigorous, challenging but meaningful four‐stage CES eligibility examination process. Chairperson Bala officiated the oath‐taking of the 2019 CES eligibles. The final rite was punctuated by the momentous pinning ceremony to signify their rite of passage to the CES community. Asked to reflect on his most recent achievement, Department of Education (DepEd) Planning Service Director Roger Magsapol expressed his fulfillment now that he is finally a CES eligible. He commits to live with the standards and principles of the CES, raise the bar of public service, be more humble, protect integrity, and deliver what is expected of him as a CES eligible.


(Clockwise from top‐right) The CES Congress kicks off with Panalangin ng Bayan and Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas led by the Philippine Stagers Foundation (PSF) and the Sayanista Cantabile Chorale Group of the Tagaytay City Science National High School, respectively. In between messages, University of Batangas Indayog Kultura Dance Company showcase a cultural dance presentation. A performance of an original composition by PSF President and Artistic Director Vincent M. Tañada entitled, “Ang CESO ay Ako”, fittingly wraps up the opening program.

Marinduque State College President Merian Mani recalled being teary‐eyed while reciting the CES Pledge as her journey towards becoming a CES eligible was seven (7) years in the making. She felt inspired and reinvigorated, hanging on to every word in the CES Pledge. She commits to make a difference and be a game changer, bringing the “tatak CES” everywhere she goes. Now a full‐fledged CES eligible, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Assistant Secretary Michel Kristian Ablan looks forward to instituting reforms and establishing traditions in the PCOO by becoming the first PCOO official appointed to a CES rank by the President. .


L eader‐managers face communication challenges on a daily basis as they work with people with

diverse personalities in carrying out the mandates and missions of their organizations. On the third plenary learning session held in the afternoon of the second day of the CES Congress, the Career Executive Service Board (CESB) tapped the services of People Ignite to address the afore‐cited issue through the “Think on Your Feet®” learning session, which focused on helping more than 700 career executives and aspirants in attendance become better communicators in their workplaces and communities. Think on Your Feet® is part of the Global Mindset programs, which are International Learning Programs aimed at expanding opportunities for growth and experience. Through actual practice, feedback, and gamification methods, the program helps leaders and employees stretch their capabilities and achieve goals. Facilitated by People Ignite, participants were trained to engage in communication in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner.

People Ignite’s Chief Executive Igniter JV Wong orchestrating more than 700‐strong crowd into a unified and synchronized group for the big wave The program used a three‐pronged approach in relaying the techniques, methods, and skills needed to communicate in an informative, assertive, and bridging manner. Part one centered on understanding the concepts and theories behind the whole program. The next phase was all about leading in practice through learning by doing method. Here, participants were given exercises and workshops such as speaking and discussion drills using “power lines” that utilized the procedures they learned in structuring their thoughts, organizing their ideas, and presenting them in a rational and logical order. The last part of the program was about sustainability which gave

participants a general action plan on how to echo the session in their own respective agencies. The learning session climaxed when more than 700‐strong learners were asked to form one (1) big circle to create human waves as fast as they could. The group’s first attempt to complete the task at hand lasted for three (3) minutes and nine (9) seconds. CESB Executive Director Maria Anthonette Velasco‐Allones, CESO I, challenged everyone in the plenary hall to finish the exercise in 90 seconds. Quick, clear, and with the end goal in mind, the first wave emanating from Executive Director Allones and ending with Civil Service Commission (CSC) and CESB Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa‐Bala, CESO I, was completed in 89.18 seconds. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Assistant District Engineer Isagani Cayme saw convergence and synergy as main factors in achieving the challenge posed by Executive Director Allones. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Division Chief Henry O. Montilla found the learning session entertaining and relaxing, and very useful in communicating with their clients in the regional office. Department of Health (DOH) Director Lenny Joy J. Rivera, Director III meanwhile expressed that this strategic exercise will be helpful to her and her team as they deliver basic health services to the community where they engage the masses to explain the necessity of cooperation in health activities, during disasters and disease prevention like the latest type 2 oral polio vaccine campaign. According to National Power Corporation (NPC) Manager Bernadette T. Rivero, “It’s a very good life skill to develop for everyone!” For Department of Education (DepEd) OIC‐Director Jennifer E. Lopez, the session gave her the power to conquer her fears by leading from within. “When I have to think on my feet and I want to sound smart and spontaneous, I will make use of her [People Ignite Chief Executive Igniter JV Wong] tips to help alleviate the pressure and eventually gain self‐mastery,” said Director Lopez.

People Ignite’s Chief Executive Igniter JV Wong headed the implementation of the Australia‐borne international program to run locally and fit the learning needs of leaders in the Career Executive Service.

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by: Kirk Matthew V. Alfante and Marizel Christine A. Bautista

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T he second day of the CES Congress capped off with the CES@46: Gabi ng Parangal, Pagpupugay, Pasasalamat, Paggunita, at Pagtatapos to celebrate milestones of achievement and distinguished service of retiring and remarkable members of the CES community and to honor outstanding individual and institutional partners of the Career Executive Service Board (CESB). Pagpupugay As a fitting tribute to the retiring members of the CES community, the Philippine Stagers Foundation (PSF) performed an Original Pinoy Music (OPM) medley. A ceremonious pagpuputong ng rattan na korona followed suit in recognition of their

Retiring members of the CES take the

many years of dedicated service, exemplary achievements, sense of purpose, passion for public service, and unquestioned love of our nation. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Assistant Secretary Ester G. Aldana, CESO II, presented the 18 CES retirees who each received a Plaque of Appreciation from Civil Service Commission (CSC) and CESB Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa‐Bala, CESO I, assisted by CESB Executive Director Maria Anthonette C. Velasco‐Allones, CESO I, and Director Hiro V. Masuda, CESO IV. Pasasalamat To express gratitude to the individual and institutional partners whom the CESB have relied on to sustain the exceptional standards it adheres to in carrying out its various programs, Plaques of Recognition were given by Chairperson Bala, assisted by Executive Director Allones, to the

distinguished partners in the CES eligibility process, as follows: Outstanding Assessors 1. Ms. Teresita G. Arceo 2. Mr. Alexander M. Arevalo 3. Ms. Maria Lourdes T. Baua 4. Ms. Azucena P. Eslete 5. Ms. Milagrosa I. Hechanova 6. Ms. Lourdes Socorro T. Lazo 7. Ms. Edelwina G. Parungao 8. Ms. Milagros A. Rimando 9. Mr. Ariel G. Ronquillo 10. Ms. Carol M. Yorobe

Outstanding Validators 1. Ms. Ma. Socorro M. Atay 2. Mr. Proceso T. Domingo 3. Mr. Ric G. Enriquez 4. Ms. Rosenda G. Fortunado 5. Ms. Lourdes Socorro T. Lazo 6. Ms. Chloe T. Manlosa‐Osano 7. Ms. Edelwina G. Parungao

(Right) DPWH Undersecretary Ardeliza R. Medenilla accept the Plaque of Recognition on behalf of the DPWH for having the second highest CES occupancy rate this year. (Left) Former Senator and Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration Secretary General Orlando S. Mercado recognized as CESB’s partner institution.

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8. Mr. Severino C. Santos 9. Mr. Isidro R. Siriban 10. Mr. Jose Federico M. Tabino III 11. Ms. Josefina G. Tamondong 12. Mr. Ramir B. Uytico

Outstanding Panel Interviewers 1. Ms. Virginia N. Bactad 2. Ms. Maria Lourdes T. Baua 3. Ms. Evangeline C. Cruzado 4. Ms. Charito R. Elegir 5. Ms. Maria Paz W. Foronda 6. Mr. Elmor D. Juridico 7. Mr. Rolando L. Metin 8. Ms. Edelwina G. Parungao

Equally worthy recognition was given to the institutional partners of the CESB that: (1) maintained a high CES Occupancy; (2) obtained 100% Compliance with the online Career Executive Service Performance Evaluation System (CESPES) requirements; and (3) continuously supported, guided, and helped the CESB in achieving its organizational goals.

Highest CES Occupancy Rate

Department of Health, 77.05%

Department of Public Works and Highways, 75%

Department of Trade and Industry, 72.30%

Department of Education, 70.61%

100% CESPES Compliance

Bureau of Internal Revenue

Department of Budget and Management

Department of National Defense

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples

National Telecommunications Commission

Philippine Overseas Employment

Authority

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Partners in Achieving CESB’s Organizational Goals

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Commission on Audit

Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration

Halili‐Cruz School of Dance

LandBank of the Philippines

People Ignite

Philippine Stagers Foundation

Land Transportation Office (LTO) Regional Director Noreen Bernadette S. San Luis‐Lutey and Director Masuda presented the outstanding individual partners in the CES eligibility process and partner institutions, respectively.

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Proving that the CES community never runs short of exemplars, this year’s winners of the CES Very Innovative Person (VIP) and Outstanding Cost‐Effective Officer (CEO) Awards, and the finalists of the Gawad CES Presidential Award were presented by former Gawad CES Honoree and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Regional

Director Milagros A. Rimando, CESO II.

These CES exemplars have brought pride and honor to their agencies and to the CES community for their innovativeness, cost‐effective measures, relevance, and beneficial impact on institutions and our society.

The CES VIP awardees for the first semester of 2019 each received a Plaque of Recognition, 10,000 pesos cash prize, and an opportunity to share his/her initiated novel policies or programs during the CES Leadership Conclave series next year. They are: (1) Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

Former CES Governing Board Member Charito R. Elegir receives her Plaque of Recognition as Outstanding Panel Interviewer.

(Right) Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Assistant Secretary Michel Kristian R. Ablan delivers his testimonial speech on behalf of the Leadership and Management Proficiency (LAMP) Program Class of 2019. (Left) Some LAMP Program graduates pose for a souvenir photo during their graduation ceremony.

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Deputy Director Buenafe F. Alinio, CESO IV, who is also recognized as the lone Outstanding CEO; (2) Davao City’s 1st District City Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta; (3) former Department of Environment and Natural Resources Training and Development Division Chief Hiro V. Masuda, CESO IV; (4) Land Transportation Office Assistant Regional Director Francisco P. Ranches, CESO VI; and (5) Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Rodolfo M. Santos, CESO II.

The full citations for the respective accomplishments of the CES VIPs were displayed in the CES Congress Gallery.

Meanwhile, five (5) more exemplars were added to the CES’ crème de la crème as 2019 Gawad CES finalists, namely: National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Deputy Director General Rosemarie G. Edillon, CESO I; BSP Managing Director Lilia C. Guillermo, CESO I; Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Director Sancho A. Mabborang, CESO III; Department of Education Officer‐in‐Charge of the Office of the Undersecretary for Curriculum Development, Director Diosdado M. San Antonio, CESO III; and

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DSWD Undersecretary Florita R. Villar, CESO I.

The 2019 Gawad CES finalists were each awarded the Gawad CES Statuette, designed by University of the Philippines artist and sculptor Jose Manuel Sicat. The recognition rites with the President on a later date further entitles them to 100,000 pesos cash prize and an automatic promotion in CES rank.

Paggunita

In memory of the departed members of the CES who have passed on, the PSF came back onstage to perform an original composition by Atty. Vincent M. Tañada entitled, “Puti at Itim”.

Pagtatapos

In a special graduation ceremony, Executive Director Allones presented the 92 graduates of the Leadership and Management Proficiency (LAMP) Program Class of 2019. The pioneer class to wear the CES sablay, the graduates received their Plaques of Completion from Chairperson Bala.

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Assistant Secretary Michel Kristian R. Ablan delivered a testimonial speech on behalf of the 2019 LAMP Program graduates. According to him, one of his greatest takeaways from the LAMP Program is being able to adapt and understand the issues of the Filipinos from the most vulnerable sector of the society, which will serve as a guide in his pursuit of compassionate servant‐leadership.

In between presentation of the LAMP Program graduates were world‐class performances from the Halili‐Cruz School of Dance, the most outstanding ballet school in Asia. The PSF restaged “Ang CESO ay Ako” to fittingly end the night full of celebration.

The Philippine Stagers Foundation (PSF) pay tribute to the departed members of the CES who have passed on.

Halili‐Cruz School of Dance (HSCD) performance and Philippine Stagers Foundation (PSF) performance of “Ang CESO ay Ako.”



F ollowing the simultaneous wellness and work‐life balance and self‐mastery sessions on the

second day of the CES Congress was a plenary session entitled, “Self‐Mastery in Practice: Confidently Conquering our Adversity”, featuring resilience champions Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) Executive Director, Dr. Julius A. Leccions, CESO III, and Filipina Women’s Network’s 2019 Most Influential Woman of the World under the Thought Leader and Innovator category, Ms. Anna Isabel C. Sobrepeña. Former Gawad CES honoree and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region V Director Arnel B. Garcia, CESO II, chaired the session and started off by sharing the four (4) leadership quotients ‐ intellectual quotient, emotional quotient, creative quotient, and adversity quotient. He emphasized that among the four, the latter made more impact on honing a resilient leader in diverse situations, which the plenary speakers were able to demonstrate.

The Science of Coping with Adversity Effortlessly filling the plenary hall with laughter and teachable moments is Dr. Lecciones, or “Doc Lec” to many, who has a gleaming executive profile with his long and faithful years in both the medical field and government service. He has earned numerous recognitions including the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) Lingkod Bayan award and the CESB’s prestigious 2011 Presidential Gawad CES award. Even an exemplar like him is not excused from experiencing and dealing with some of the most challenging situations under the public eye. “Pagkatapos kong mabigyan ng recognitions para sa pagpapabuti ng kalagayan ng mga batang may sakit.. ang sumunod naman sa akin ay mga kaso,” Dr. Lecciones recalled.

Digging deep into the struggles he faced in the past years, Doc Lec discussed the 2017 issue on Dengvaxia vaccine that led others to question his integrity and credibility. Although he faced an outpour of criticisms for his alleged involvement in the case, he stressed that he never doubted himself because he believed in himself, in his team and their capacity to conquer challenges. Doc Lec reminded members of the CES community that the journey towards achieving the CES brand of leadership is not always fascinating. There are times when executives are tested to their limits. “Adversity activates resilience as a skill set… Your best defense is a good performance,” he advised. According to Dr. Lecciones, there is power in keeping a positive mental attitude and seeking help from friends and family. It not only hones one’s internal strength but also develops strong personal relationships with colleagues. Fast‐forward to 2019, under Doc Lec’s leadership, the PCMC now sees more improvements in the construction of its new

by: Joana Carla Mance

“Most resilient individuals are not the ones who do not fail, but rather the ones who fail, learn, and thrive because of it,” shares Dr. Julius A. Lecciones to his fellow CESOs and aspiring development‐managers.

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facilities, such as the new eight (8)‐storey building, which will be officially launched in 2020. The new building not only paves the way to the creation of 1,893 plantilla positions, but also accommodates additional 300 patients and expands the facility to a 500‐bed capacity hospital. Taking everything into account, Dr. Lecciones ended by saying, “Huwag kang panghinaan ng loob… lalo na kung may paninindigan ka’t prinsipyo.” Indeed, his enthusiastic work ethic amidst adversities continues to inspire other career officers to attain more and provide better government services to the Filipino citizens.

The Art of Being Resilient From one resilient leader to another, Ms. Sobrepeña graced the CES Congress to share how she overcame trials in her personal and professional career. It does not come as a surprise that Ms. Sobrepeña is known by some as the loving wife of Metrobank Foundation President Aniceto M. Sobrepeña, CESO I, who has worked for the government for almost 23 years. According to her, she has witnessed her husband, and the majority of his government colleagues, remain dedicated and hardworking despite being maligned by others. “There was no quantifying the psychic income that came with having contributed to the welfare of the people,” she continued while expressing her admiration to the CES leaders. A soft‐spoken yet strong‐willed leader, Ms. Sobrepeña has also certainly made a name for herself in the field of publishing and consumer service industry. Her career is fueled by her passion to write stories, which started during her immersion in literature in her college years. Ms. Sobrepeña recalled that her path to professional growth and self mastery was not a walk in the park because it coincided with the time when she and Mr. Sobrepeña were building their home life with their children. After much consideration and with the support from her husband, she joined the workforce as a magazine contributor publishing her work on different renowned publications.

Like Dr. Lecciones, Ms. Sobrepeña remembered receiving criticisms from people in the media industry because she was regarded as just a “housewife looking for something to occupy time.” Despite the negative remarks, she continued to grow, worked her way to becoming the Lifestyle Magazine’s Editor in Chief, and honed her leadership skills with her team to mentor them towards skills building and proficiency. For her parting words, Ms. Sobrepeña shared her 14‐word mantra, “Our meaningful lives are the healing stories we need to tell a wounded world.” She hoped that sharing her journey to the community would inspire others to go beyond their comfort zones. Career Executive Service Board (CESB) Executive Director Maria Anthonette C. Velasco‐Allones, CESO I, expressed her gratitude to both strong and awesome storytellers for imparting lessons on resilient leadership. “Julius shared the science of his coping through adversity, while Anna gave the art of being resilient,” she remarked. Executive Director Allones also hoped and suggested to Ms. Sobrepeña the idea of featuring the CES community on the Lifestyle Magazine under the title “Service is the New Sexy,” which garnered a resounding applause from the audience. As a final reminder to the learners to remain focused on their vision and goal to become a more compassionate and honorable government leader, Executive Director Allones shared the famous words of German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, “What does not kill us, makes us stronger.”

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“Conquering adversity is an evolving saga in my life. It is the subhead of the [CES leadership training programs’] year‐long theme that resonates with me,” shared Ms. Anna Isabel C. Sobrepeña to hundreds of learners.

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F our (4) of the five (5) finalists for the 2019 Gawad CES Presidential Award were featured in the first plenary session during the CES Congress Day 1 to make known their notable achievements and significant contributions to the organizations and communities they serve. The finalists are: National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Deputy Director General Rosemarie G. Edillon, CESO I; Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Director Sancho A. Mabborang, CESO III; Department of Education (DepEd) OIC‐Undersecretary Diosdado M. San Antonio, CESO III; and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Florita R. Villar, CESO I. After each finalist took the stage for their outstanding feats, former Gawad CES honoree and DepEd Regional Director Ramir B. Uytico, CESO IV, moderated the

strategic conversations with the 2019 Gawad CES finalists to share their insights on and ways to champion innovations in the public service.

The words to live by When asked about the philosophies they brought to their organizations, DOST Regional Director Mabborang cited the words uttered by John Maxwell, “Leadership is seeing the possibilities in a situation while others are seeing the limitations.” Director Mabborang said that this leadership quote reflects his journey in DOST Region II, which is marred by challenges and difficulties. Eventually, under his leadership, the regional office managed to till the formerly dry soil in the region through the efforts of visionary leaders and committed workers guided by the agency’s mission, vision, and core values. He is tall and proud of their team’s accomplishments as they were able to set up projects on science and technology (S&T) transfer and

2019 Gawad CES finalists talk inspiration, motivation

All but one Gawad CES finalists for 2019 highlight their notable achievements before the CES Congress delegates, as follows: (From left to right) National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Deputy Director General Rosemarie G. Edillon, CESO I; Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Director Sancho A. Mabborang, CESO III; Department of Education (DepEd) OIC‐Undersecretary Diosdado M. San Antonio, CESO III; and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Florita R. Villar, CESO I.

by: Gershon F. Cariño and Jane Florie L. Mora

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commercialization, analytical testing and calibration, S&T scholarship, S&T information and promotion, and local priority areas. Notable among his projects are the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP); OneSTore, the first government‐owned e‐commerce platform; Food Innovation Center (FIC); and the Cauayan – Smarter City Project. For NEDA Undersecretary Edillon, what can be reflected in the AmBisyon Natin 2040 is the old proverb, “A vision without a plan is just a dream, a plan without a vision is just drudgery, but a vision with a plan can change the world.” The AmBisyon Natin 2040 is a product of their extensive research and survey on Filipinos about what they want to be, what they want to do, and what they want to have. Undersecretary Edillon said that the survey results can be summarized as “matatag, maginhawa at panatag na buhay.” According to Undersecretary Edillon, the challenge now is how to enable and empower every Filipino to attain their “ambisyon”, which includes inclusive prosperity, long and healthy life, smart and innovative people, and a high trust society. DepEd Undersecretary San Antonio, meanwhile came up with his own words to live by. One of which is the TEA or the transparent, ethical and accountable governance advocacy that he instituted in DepEd Region IV‐A to answer some of the challenges confronting the office. He also introduced the PRINCE (proactive, results‐oriented, intelligent, network‐building, credible, and empowering) competencies for leaders. His enlightening work in the region led to a massive improvement in their National Achievement Test (NAT), ranking from being part of the bottom 5 to being part of the Top 5 best performing regions. Their research and development efforts likewise led to informed decisions that translated to better results for the region. Lastly, DSWD Undersecretary Villar shared the words of Joel Osteen, “You don’t have to prove to people who you are. You don’t have to try to convince them to like you. You don’t have to waste your time worrying of people that are not for you. Keep running your race, honoring God! At some point, He is going to show out

in such a way that your critics cannot deny the favor on you. They may not like you, but they will respect you.”

The motivation to lead As regards their motivation to assume leadership roles, take on leadership responsibilities, and engage in leadership development, Undersecretary Edillon mentioned her concrete examples of people that inspire her to work: (1) Joseph from the Old Testament of the bible whom she said is a visionary and a very good administrator; (2) Deng Xiaoping of China, who engineered the transformation of China and never stopped trying to find out what it is that he can do better; and (3) Dr. Jose Rizal who still served the public even during his exile in Dapitan. For Undersecretary Villar, her leadership style was influenced by her previous regional directors in DSWD. Most importantly, however, she is inspired by God who has given her the talent and wisdom, and by the people that she is serving who has given her so much psychic income. Undersecretary San Antonio added that he was motivated by the team that he worked with, who really demonstrated thirst to know new things, drove him to actually think of better ways of making ourselves more prepared to face the challenges. Director Mabborang meanwhile shared that he was inspired by the past government leaders, saying “I saw how hard working they were and I value the learnings I got from them.” The finalists were united to express that their family serves as their inspiration. “I think your family should inspire you to keep you going, to keep you moving, and to keep you on innovating. [They] ignite me to keep on working and keep on innovating so I can contribute in my own little way,” said Regional Director Mabborang.

Lessons worth sharing Asked to give a lesson or two relative to their Gawad CES journey, Undersecretary Edillon revealed that she was at first hesitant to push through with the Gawad CES journey because she knows it will not be an easy one. However, she realized that this will provide media mileage for NEDA and for the AmBisyon Nation 2040. According to Undersecretary San Antonio, his work will not stop after receiving the accolade. He pledged to develop more successors as he is always excited to see young members of his team who are very capable of doing better things that he has been able to do.

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Undersecretary Villar expressed it succinctly, “panalo na ako,” just with the fact that her efforts are already recognized. For Director Mabborang, his initiatives and efforts were not for the awards. Rather, he is just doing his job so he can contribute to the country’s development and to put a stop to the stigma that government officials and employees are lazy, corrupt, and inefficient.

Best way forward In closing, the finalists shared pieces of advice to those who want to follow their footsteps to exemplary performance and public service excellence. Undersecretary Villar encouraged the participants to set their priorities right, be a servant‐leader, continue “sharpening their saw”, and practice the seven habits of highly effective people. She further advised to “look at your workers not as workers only but as your family. If you don’t value your workers, how can they value the clients that they are mandated to serve?” Undersecretary San Antonio also imparted, “you end up creating a high performing organization when you appeal to their sense of professionalism, when you respect them as human beings, and when you treat them as brothers and sisters… rather than making them feel [that you are the boss].” Undersecretary Edillon reiterated the above‐cited old proverb urging everyone to be very clear about their vision and to come up with the plans to realize that vision. ”Always remember that we are in the government to serve the people. Dapat sentro lagi ang tao sa plano”, she concluded. As a parting message, Director Mabborang advised that it is important to, “Enjoy your work, love your work, and, at the end of the day, always find time to be with your family.” Asked to reflect on the insightful discussions during the session, DepEd Dumaguete City School Division Superintendent Gregorio Cyrus Elejorde said, “Everything that they have shared is very inspiring. I learned a lot of things. We all have different context but we also share similarities. One thing that struck me most is we cannot do things alone. We need to work with our people. We also need to engage with them well, grow relationship while we grow competence at

the same time, and properly maintain that balance between relationship and work.” Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Acting Deputy Executive Director Patrick P. Patriwirawan, Jr. meanwhile commented, “It has been evident in the list of the finalists of the Gawad CES Award that they were able to manage themselves in the way that they have exemplified their principles and values in terms of their spirituality, in terms of their passion, commitment, and service.” “Throughout my stay in the government, I have really never heard of anyone talking about the aspect of spirituality in leadership. And, it’s only in CES trainings or CES‐related activities that I was able to look into this aspect of leading/managing in the government. In everything that we do in the government, it is important to always look into our spirituality, how we do things based on our values and principles, and of course to look after the people who are serving the government,” Director Patriwirawan added.

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GREATful Leaders in Action. (First row, from Left to Right) National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) Deputy Administrator Efren P. Carandang, CESO II; Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary Denis F. Villorente, CESO III; Department of Labor and Employment Regional Director Ofelia B. Domingo, CESO III; Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, CESO I; Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Regional Director Arnel B. Garcia, CESO II; Career Executive Service Board (CESB) Executive Director Maria Anthonette C. Velasco‐Allones, CESO I; Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Labor Attache Ponciano M. Ligutom, CESO III; Department of Education (DepEd) Regional Director Ramir B. Uytico, CESO III; and CESB Deputy Director Hiro V. Masuda, CESO IV. (Second row, from left to right) Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Director Sancho A. Mabborang, CESO III; National Economic and Development Authority Deputy Director General Rosemarie G. Edillon, CESO I; DepEd OIC‐Undersecretary Diosdado M. San Antonio, CESO III; DSWD Undersecretary Florita R. Villar, CESO I; and Civil Service Commission (CSC) and CESB Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa‐Bala, CESO I.

November 2019 Taas Noo, CESO!

O utstanding public servants: Ms. Buenafe F. Alinio, Dr. Hiro V. Masuda, Mr. Francisco

Ranches, Ms. Maria Belen S. Acosta, and Mr. Rodolfo M. Santos made it to the top to bag the First Semester 2019 Career Executive Service Very Innovative Person (CES‐VIP) Award. Ms. Alinio also received the Outstanding Cost Effective Officer (CEO) Award for the same period.

Ms. Alinio was the former Deputy Director of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in Batac City Ilocos Norte. On top of her regular duties, she conducted corporate social responsibility initiatives, such as: Adopt‐a‐Scholar Project; environmental protection projects; gift giving activities;

feeding program with free haircut; and annual Department of Education Brigada Eskwela support program, with no funding emanating from the budget of the organization but from the initiative and involvement of the BSP staff. She also spearheaded the Intensified Coins Recirculation Program, and the automation of certain bank processes.

Mr. Masuda, the current CESB Deputy Executive Director, while he was still serving as the Training and Development Division Chief of the Department of Natural Resources (DENR) led the DENR HR practitioners and interventionist towards transformational leadership.

He also led the conduct of psychological first aid session for Land Management Bureau employees who were affected by the fire that struck the building. He also instituted administrative reforms, such as numbering system for training certificates, electronic library services, and standardization of learning and development tools that enabled efficient training services and ensured the availability of documents necessary for Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME‐HRM).

Director Ranches, Assistant Regional Director of the Land Transportation Office Region IV‐A, was cited for his exemplary performance in the field road safety, through the Road Traffic Crash Investigation and Data Evaluation Report System (RIDERS) Program. RIDERS is an application that is used to gather data on crash incidents which is

electronically transmitted for quick reporting and response even without internet connection. He also established the LTO Traffic Command Center and formulated the Traffic Management Plan.

City Councilor Acosta of the first district of Davao City promoted access to education by funding the construction of a multi‐purpose building at the New Matina Elementary School in New Matina, Gravahan Davao City. She also promoted the participation of women and youth in sports and authored landmark ordinances as Chairperson of

the Peace and Public Safety Committee of the City Council. Department of Social Welfare and Development Assistant Secretary Santos established the Air Transport Reservation Offices in each offices DSWD central office to solve the problems and bottlenecks of booking and payment of flights which caused service disruptions and penalties for delayed payments. He also institutionalized

the Property, Record and Equipment Management Information System (PREMIS) to monitor, account, report all property movements in the department. He is cited for significant improvement of DSWD facilities, which have previously been non‐moving. Finally, by networking with the Department of Public Works and Highways, he improved the monitoring system and fast tracked the completion of infrastructure projects. These achievements have caused great benefits to their respective organizations, to the government, and to the public. For selflessly doing excellent public service, innovating for the public good, and providing exemplary performance to the nation, the awardees were given citations during the CES Life Long Learning for Leadership Congress held at the Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay City on 20 November 2019.

Five Outstanding Public Managers Cited as CES VIP/ Outstanding CEO for First Semester 2019

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November 2019 CES ComPassion Project

I n the Philippines, the Christmas season kicks off on September

1st or the start of the so‐called “BER months”‐ more than three months before the actual Christmas day. In the same spirit of giving and as an early Christmas treat, Mr. Alberto C. Otchengco, a CES Eligible and a teacher at Maimpis Integrated School in San Fernando City, Pampanga, organized a gift‐giving program for the selected students of the school

venue for the teachers to highlight the importance of education and encourage the parents to support their child’s learning. Mr. Otchengco also explained the motto, “Galing Maimpis, Maimpis Galing!” saying that students should be proud as they hail from Maimpis and that they should excel not just in their studies but also in becoming good citizens of our country. The said program was greatly appreciated by the families of the selected students and also served as a big help for them.

who are members of the 4P’S project of the government last November 7, 2019. This undertaking is in support of the Career Executive Service Board’s “ComPASSION Projects” which aimed to encourage the members of the CES community to engage in community‐based service delivery projects to address the needs of their constituents and stakeholders to support the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). The outreach program also served as a

Together with the teachers at Maimpis Integrated School, Mr. Otchengco and some CESB personnel gave grocery bags to around forty (40) students.

by: Darius R. Maya

CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY IN MAIMPIS INTEGRATED

Mr. Alberto Otchengco and Mr. Guillermo Fabillar, OIC‐School Head explained the importance of prioritizing education to parents and students of Maimpis Integrated School.

November 2019

D ubbed "ComPAWssion Project," career officials from

various government agencies joined hands with volunteers from the Career Executive Service Board to help rehabilitate the PAWssion Project Shelter for rescued dogs in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan on 13 November 2019. Coinciding with World Kindness Day, "pawlunteers" met and played with around 100 dogs that were all up for adoption. While some gave medicated baths to dogs recovering from mange, others helped in the feeding of the hungry hounds and swept up and cleaned the play yard to provide a more safe and comfortable stay for rescues. Officials who were unable to participate handed in their donations ranging from sacks of differently branded dog foods for specific canine diets and loads of training pads to disinfectants and regular and special dog shampoos.

"It's a tough job but it's worth it when you see how we impact the lives of the dogs," said Ms. Malou Perez, founder of the Pawssion Project. She gave emphasis on other ways people can save rescues if they are unable to foster hounds, such as helping sponsor spay and neuter programs or simply visiting local animal shelters to help out on cleaning from time to time. She also calls for more advocates especially from the public sector in order to educate the general masses on the ways people can help solve the problem of the growing number of strays. The ComPAWssion Project is one of the strong manifestations of the CES commitment to community engagement not only for the betterment of people but for a more compassionate community towards animals and the planet.

Ms. Rachel Cendrillo, the shelter caretaker, was GREATful for all the help and donations they received. "Sobrang nakakatuwa po... ang laking tulong ng pagbisita niyo dahil kaunti lang kaming nagbabantay at nagpapaligo dito," she remarked.

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by: Joana Carla D. Mance

Celebrating a Day of Kindness and ComPAWssion

It hardly felt like volunteering when the “pawlunteers” got to feed, walk, and play with the rescued dogs during the ComPAWssion Project.

Ms. Malou Perez (left photo) extended her gratitude to the members of the Community Passion (ComPASSION) Project team for choosing to spend their time with the dogs in the shelter. (Right photo) Pawlunteers give a medicated bath to one of the rescued dogs of the shelter.


“ If you can gain an understanding of what motivates each stakeholder, it can become much easier to get a larger share of stakeholder buy‐in.” This is practically what NCIP Regional Director Manny Jaramilla of SalDiwa #37 did to convince various stakeholders involved in creating a cultural safety through a whole of nation approach in getting various government agencies to protect and support indigenous peoples’ communities in Region 1 last 25 October 2019 during the Regional Indigenous Peoples’ Summit at the Municipality of Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur.

Unity in Purpose Together with various line agencies and the IP communities, they celebrated the 22nd year anniversary of IPRA with the theme “Empowering Indigenous Peoples through the

project to commemorate the 46th year of the hardworking members of the Career Executive Service who served the indigenous peoples of Region 1. Surprisingly, since most of the IPs believed to be the culture and tradition bearer of their respective communities, the event became an avenue to showcase various cultural practices like rituals from their past, their added cultural value in the present and the future of their traditions. Take for example their traditional dances which were performed with gusto by the participants gracefully and expressively. Accordingly, each dance has its own story to tell and history to share. Every body movement has its own meaning, every sound produced by the gong has its own interpretation and every smile from the performers emphasizes confidence. Essentially, they consider traditional dances as a form of storytelling and entertainment.

Cañao The community started with a thanksgiving ritual at Mt. Bimunton, the highest peak at Brgy. San Vicente, Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur at 5:20 in the morning headed by the municipal IPMR Josue Baaten together with the Lidlidda barangay IPMRs and their elders. A native pig was

Whole of Nation Approach.” A clear rationale was proposed to generate convergent actions. According to him, the main purpose of the event is to educate members of the IP communities about the IPRA law governing their rights, to inform them about the programs and services of the NCIP and other line agencies that could help them alleviate their lives, to strengthen the relationships between and among various members of different IP communities, to preserve their culture and traditions, to remind the public about the needed acceptance and respect for IP brothers and sisters, to encourage the various members of the IP communities to be proud of their IP Identity, of belongingness and the feeling being equal with the rest of the members of Philippine society. But personally, this event is close to his heart and professional life that he made this event as his compassion

Building the youth for the future. Making sure that the youth will be on their side to ensure a better future for their cultural practices and traditions.

Promoting Cultural Safety for Indigenous People of Region 1

by: Manuel A. Jaramilla Regional Director, NCIP


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butchered as an offering of thanksgiving. They delivered their prayers through their own native tongue. The prayers were for progress and empowerment of the IPs in the entire Philippines. The end of the ritual was signalled by the sound of “tangguyob” (trumpet) which was heard all over Lidlidda.

Community Games They also showed how anyone can join their traditional games called as Kadang‐kadang (an outdoor relay game where contestants race using bamboo stilts), Ginnuyudan (Pulling Contest), Sanggul (Arm wrestling), Sanggul ti saka (leg wrestling) and many more. Who would have thought that these games would be really exciting? These are also known as challenge games because these involve physical and mental concentration aside from developing good social interaction with other members of the community.

Whole of Nation Approach RD Manny who stressed the need of creating a cultural safety to various IP communities through strengthening and continuous promotion of the IPs culture, tradition, products and their rights as members of the society, he adds, it is still better to create a united front or a convergence of government agencies offering various programs and services to the IP communities. So, at the summit, the following were present:

DSWD and DOH conducted a medical mission with the primary goal of addressing health issues among the IPs. They also introduced other government programs and services which the participants can already avail of.

A Landbank of the Philippines

The Armed Forces of the Philippines officers reminded everyone present to be vigilant at all times and forewarned them about the illegal activities of various rebel groups operating in the area like the CPP‐NPA. These include mass base building, extortion activities, agrarian revolution and international solidarity work.

Mr. Gaspar Cayat of NCIP Region 1 and CAR Ethnographic Commissioner’s message reaffirmed the need to focus on strengthening and continuously promoting IPs culture, tradition, products and their rights as members of the society.

Messages from other known individuals representing various associations or groups expressed their support for the IPs, their rights and the need to preserve, promote and develop the IP culture and tradition.

With this successful conduct of a united front of support for IP communities, RD Manny Jaramilla is hopeful that this event and other similar events will have a positive effect and help regain the trust of IP communities on various government institutions. To know more about this program, you may contact Regional Director Manny Jaramilla of the National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) in Region I through email at [email protected].

representative shared their plan of installing an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at Lidlidda to lessen the burden of IPs in their banking needs especially in travelling to major centers in the area.

The Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur, through Board Member Benjamin Manggay delivered the message from the Provincial Governor of Ilocos Sur, Hon. Ryan Luis Singson on the available scholarships for Medicine and Law as well as technical and vocational courses that the IPs could avail.

The Assistant Regional Director of NEDA RO1 committed to involve an IP representative in the Regional Development Council and he reiterated the critical role of IPs in national development just like any other Filipino.

Training Specialist Wendel L. Botacion of TESDA introduced the Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) which includes the following skills training motorcycle repair, baking, electrical appliances repair and cell phone repair. Accordingly, daily allowances will be provided and kits will be awarded after completing the training process and requirements.

Engr. Gestrudes Viado from the National Irrigation Administration RO1 informed the participants of the trashbin project which is still under the feasibility study stage. Said project, if implemented will cover the municipalities of Lidlidda, Sta Maria, Sta Lucia, Nagbukel and Narvacan.

A Department of Agriculture representative offered to the community the Technical Support Services they provide concerning the production of rice, corn and other crops.

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Strengthening citizen’s trust in various government institutions through direct public health services and citizen engagement.

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“ If you build it, they will come,” a quotation from the movie “Field

of Dreams” must be in the mind of Ms. Gladys Amylaine D. Sales of SALDIWA 37; “Class Malasakit, Sibol ng Pag‐asa” in constructing the 3rd I.P. ClassHome and Balay Hinambalan in Sitio Manara, Brgy. Celestino Villacin in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental from 17 September 2019 to 31 October 2019 as her personal ComPASSION Project to celebrate her being conferred as a CESO VI and to commemorate the 46 years of the CES Community, a corps of professional manager‐executives in the public sector. To promote community ownership of the learning classroom and ‘Bahay Wika”, a wooden structure measuring seven (7) meters by fifteen (15) meters, she assigned the construction to the strong and able members of the Manara Ata community. According to Ms. Sales, this initiative

She sees the construction of the I.P. Classhomes and BalayHinambalan as a very calculated development intervention to help parents send their young children to school while teaching a community to value their own culture, arts, craftsmanship and the use of local materials such as balasyang palm, bamboo, common lumber, cogon and rattan in building their simple but comfortable classrooms. Total cost of the project reached Php 40,000.00 for the ClassHome and Php 20,000.00 for the Balay Hinambalan. With this small step, Ms. Sales, her team from DepED Region VI‐ Western Visayas, Division of Cadiz City, along with the students and the Manara Ata community with national agencies and local leaders, are now dreaming of a Manara Ata I.P. Integrated School in the near future. They promise to build it soon and the parents and students from the Ata community will surely come in big numbers to complete their Kindergarten to Senior High School education. For those from SALDIWA #37; Class Malasakit; Sibol ng Pag‐asa and other members of the CES Community who want to provide support or get insights on this unique project can reach Ms. Gladys Sales

responds to the need of the community for a safe and accessible venue for the Ata school children as part of the Hiyang‐hiyang Elementary School Extension Classes. “There are about 100 Manara Ata learners from Kindergarten to Grade 6 who were previously displaced due to lack of access to basic education and who are now being taught in multi‐grade classes.” With the construction of the native classhomes, these children do not have to hike for long distance just to go to the main school in Cadiz City or other school at lower Manara in Sagay City. Their classrooms are now within their reach, it is situated inside their community. This will accommodate multi‐grade classes of I. P. school children belonging to Grades 5 to 6 while Balay Hinambalan will serve as the venue for the elders to teach their indigenous language called “Inata” to their children.

Starting them young. Ms. Sales and her DepED team are shown distributing notebooks and goodies to Ata school children and parents.

Building a ClassHome and a Better Future for the Manara Ata Community in Cadiz City by: Gladys Amylaine D. Sales

SDS, DepEd

November 2019

P LTCOL Rudy L Elandag, a CES Eligible and a member of SALDIWA # 35; GABAY#32, organized his team from the Philippine National Police (PNP), the 30th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army and Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation (THPAL) in reaching out to three (3) Mamanwa communities in Brgy. Urbiztondo, Claver; Cawilan, Tubod; and Sitio Punta Naga, Brgy. Cagdianao, Claver; all in Surigao del Norte on November 5‐7, 2019 by distributing assorted rubber slippers and holding videoke singing contests as part of the 46th CES ComPASSION Project. The 3‐day outreach program focused on Mamanwa communities under the area of operation of the 2nd Surigao Del Norte Provincial Mobile Force Company (2nd SDNPMFC) of the Philippine National Police based in Sitio Kugtong, Poblacion, Bacuag, Surigao del Norte. They are also recipients of royalty shares from mining companies operating in the area. More than 300 members of the Mamanwa Tribe, an indigenous people in Surigao del Norte benefitted from the PNP‐AFP‐THPAL Community Outreach Program and All Mamanwa Videoke Challenge. The videoke singing contest is designed to arouse the interest of each Mamanwa, to create a venue to engage them in consultation

Peace-building to Mamanwas of Surigao del Norte

regarding their pressing concerns needing immediate government assistance and provide security measures from the peace keepers in the area ‐ the PNP and the AFP troops. Topics for discussion include the law enforcement efforts of the PNP to maintain peace and order in the area and as well as guidance to community leaders on the false promises and smear tactics of various lawless groups operating in the area. With these interventions, PLTCOL Elandag says, the IP leaders and their communities are encouraged to commit their support to the peace and development initiatives of the government. Although the champion of the All Mamanwa Videoke Challenge will still be known by December this year at the grand finals to be held in Bacuag, Surigao del Norte, PLTCOL Elandag made sure that pairs of slippers, packs of snacks, bags of groceries and other dry goods are received by each

member of the Mamanwa Tribe. PLTCOL Elandag says “It is indeed a satisfying experience for every PNP personnel that they have touched the hearts of our IP brothers and sisters with the smiles on their faces, and become part of their lives as they become more responsible partners for peace and development in Surigao del Norte.” For members of the CES community wanting to know more or support the peace initiatives of LTCOL Rudy L. Elandag, Force Commander of the 2nd Surigao del Norte Provincial Mobile Force Company in Sitio Kugtong, Brgy. Poblacion, Bacuag, Surigao del Norte, he may be contacted at Mobile: 0998‐9999‐280 or email: [email protected].

by: Rudy L. Elandag Police Superintendent, PNP

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November 2019 CES News


September 1, 2019 CES Written Exam Registered 179 Passers

O ne hundred seventy‐nine (179) out of two hundred eighty‐one (281) examinees or 63.70% passed the Nationwide CES Written Examination (CES WE), the first examination stage for CES Eligibility. The exam was held last September 1, 2019, simultaneously in three testing centers, i.e., University of the Philippines (Quezon City), University of Cebu (Cebu City) and San Pedro College (Davao City). Compared with the two previous batches of examinees for 2019, this batch registered the highest passing rate, as follows:

Notably, all top ten (10) passers who work in various government agencies were first time CES WE examinees. Of the ten, eight examinees took the examination at Quezon City testing center, and one each from Cebu and Davao testing centers. The top ten passers are as follows: 1. Ongkeko, George Jr. S. (94.34%)

Deputy Commissioner for Technical Services Insurance Commission 2. Cruz, Gerald Y. (93.24%) Executive Assistant III Development Academy of the Philippines 3. Ortiz, Arvin Antonio V. (92.17%) Attorney IV Department of Education 4. Maac, Robinson G. (91.72%)

Local Government Operations Officer VI Department of the Interior and Local Government 5. De Guzman, Francis Ron C. (91.51%) Director II Philippine Overseas Employment Administration 6. Calderon, Alexis J. (91.45%)

Deputy District Commander Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog‐Batangas City 7. Gigantone, Dan Clever T. (91.31%) Bank Executive Officer I Development Bank of the Philippines‐Cebu City 8. Cancio, Michelle Aures H. (90.54%) Bank Executive Officer I Development Bank of the Philippines 9. Macabales, Emee I. (90.10%) Director III/Officer‐in‐Charge Revenue Office Department of Finance 10. Valle, Eretzisrel B. (89.88%)

Executive Assistant I Securities and Exchange Commission The percentage of passing per testing center is broken down, as follows: Quezon City 65.92% or 118 passers Davao City 21.79% or 39 passers Cebu City 12.29% or 22 passers The complete list of September 1,

2019 CES WE passers may be viewed at the CESB website, www.cesboard.gov.ph. All successful CES WE examinees may call the Eligibility and Rank Appointment Division (ERAD) at telephone number/s 9514981 to 85 loc. 100 or 832 for the schedule and other details of the Assessment Center (AC), the second examination stage for CES eligibility. The next conduct of the CES WE will be on December 1, 2019. Application forms may also be downloaded thru the CESB website.

TOP THREE PASSERS The top three (3) September 1 CES WE passers are the following:

George S. Ongkeko, Jr., who obtained the highest rating of 94.34%, is presently the Deputy Insurance

Commissioner for Technical Services of the Insurance Commission (IC), Department of Finance (DOF). He also worked at the Social Security System (SSS) as Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary in 2014 to 2017 and at the University of the Philippines‐Diliman as Instructor III from 2001 to 2014. For more than 10 years, he worked in different private agencies, i.e., Key Actuarial Intelligence Co., FFmiravite Inc., Manulife, and Insular Life Insurance Company. He graduated with a degree Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude, at the University of the Philippines‐Diliman, in April

CES WE BATCH PASSING RATE

March 3, 2019 46.90%

June 2, 2019 47.65%

September 1, 2019 63.70%

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by: Mylene G. Villasis

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F orty‐seven (47) public managers gathered for the third and final run of the 2019 Integrated Gabay ng Paglilingkod (Gabay) Training Course with Session XXXVI held at the Ace Hotel and Suites in Pasig City. Gabay provides learning modules aimed at addressing an executive’s needs to remain effective on‐the‐job and continually evolve to update managers of the know‐how in running the bureaucracy.

CESB Executive Director Maria Anthonette Velasco‐Allones welcomed the learners during the opening session and facilitated the sessions on Philippine Governance and Strategic Public Management and Strategic Human Resource Management for Public Managers.

Asked of the major benefits learned during the sessions with Atty. Allones, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Nicasio Frio says “I learned that Strategic HRDM is the process that LINKs the human resource function with the strategic objectives of

the organization in order to achieve improved performance.” Just like many of the Gabay learners, Mr. Harby Abellanosa, Chief Nurse of the Talisay District Hospital, hopes for a longer time allotted for the sessions discussed by the CESB Executive Director “if possible, the E.D. should have more time for the topic in every SALDIWA or GABAY Course! She is brilliant! I get to have new perspective in Management, Leadership & Public Governance.”

Nurturing the Fundamentals of Public Management with GABAY XXXVI

Learning with fellow public managers can be fun! Enthusiastic Gabay XXXVI learners seen fully engaged in their Strategic Human Resource

Management session facilitated by Atty. Maria Anthonette Velasco‐Allones, CESB Executive Director.

by: Lucre Mae H. Villaluna

November 2019 CES Updates

NEW ELIGIBLES CCCONFERREDONFERREDONFERRED THROUGHTHROUGHTHROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 1512

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

ABAÑO, MARYLL M. Medical Specialist III Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital ALAMA, NENNETH E. Secondary Principal II Department of Education Division of Sorsogon ANDRES, ABIGAIL N. LGOO VII Department of the Interior and Local Government ARSAD, WAISAH S. Education Program Supervisor Department of Education Division of Lanao Del Sur CABILES, NEIL ADRIAN S. Director III International Finance Group Department of Finance CAMPOSANO, LEO D. Education Supervisor II Commission on Higher Education Regional Office VIII CEMPRON, LOURDES A. Municipal Accountant Municipality of Valencia Province of Bohol CEPEREZ, ADONIS C. Education Program Supervisor Department of Education Division of Isabela CONSUELO, JOE‐BREN L.

Senior Education Program Specialist Department of Education Division of Ligao City DE VILLA, MACARIO M. Project Development Officer V Risk Management and Quality Assurance Division Department of Social Welfare and Development DIGO, GERRY S. Professor V Sorsogon State College ELEVAZO, RAY R. Executive Director III Cooperative Development Authority ENRIQUEZ, FLORDELIS C. Engineer IV (Assistant District Engineer) / Officer‐in‐Charge Office of the District Engineer Department of Public Works and Highways Iloilo 3rd District Engineering Office FERNANDEZ, ANANIAS JR. E. Project Manager I Department of Interior and Local Government FUENTES, RYAN T. Chief Administrative Officer Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff GARCIA, AMADOR DL. Assistant Schools Division Superintendent / Officer‐in‐Charge Office of the Schools Division Superintendent Department of Education Division of Abra

HABIJAN, ERICK F. School Directress Gentle Angels School LINDO, ERNESTO D. Education Program Supervisor / Officer‐in‐Charge Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Department of the Education Division of Calamba City LIM, OSCAR JR. T. LGOO VI Department of the Interior and Local Government LIWAGON, DIONESIO JR. L. Education Program Supervisor Department of Education Division of Oroquieta City MACASPAC, JOHN ARIES S. Supervising Budget and Management Specialist Department of Budget and Management PUENTESPINA‐CIUDADANO, MAY SUZANNE N. Chief Professional Regulation Officer Professional Regulation Commission Davao Regional Office XI SABACAN, ERICSON S. Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Department of Education Division of Nueva Ecija


November 2019

NEW ELIGIBLES

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SABINO, SYLVIO H. Education Program Supervisor Department of Education Regional Office VII SANTIAGO, SUSANA S. Chief Economic Development Specialist National Economic and Development Authority Regional Office III

SINGSON, MARLENE I. Air Traffic Management Officer V Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines SUBA, WILSON R. Planning Officer IV Department of Justice

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2001. In 2004 he also finished MS Applied Mathematics, major in Actuarial Science in the same university. His fields of specialization/expertise include Finance, Risk, Insurance, Actuarial Science, and Social Security Benefits.

Gerald Y. Cruz, who obtained the second‐highest rating of 93.24%, presently occupies the position of Executive Assistant III at the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) and concurrently the Officer‐in‐

Charge of Research Support Services Division (RSSD). He graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the University of the Philippines‐Manila in 2013. His fields of specialization include Economics, Law, Local Government Administration, Policy Administration/Management, Research, Social Services, and Project Management.

Arvin Antonio V. Ortiz,who obtained the third‐highest rating of 92.17%, is a lawyer by profession, and currently occupies the position of Attorney IV at the Department of Education (DEPED)‐Region XI. He graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Secondary Education, Cum

Laude at the Holy Cross of Davao College, Inc. in 2010 and passed the Licensure Exam for Teachers in the same year. In 2017, he finished his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Mindanao and passed the Philippine Bar Examinations with a rating of 80.5%. His fields of specialization/expertise are in Education and Law.

VILLANUEVA, MA. LAARNI T. Public Schools District Supervisor Department of the Education Zamboanga City Division ZAMORA, JESUS JR. F. Chief Science Research Specialist / Officer‐in‐ Charge, Office of the Assistant Regional Director Department of Science and Technology Region VII

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This category seeks to recognize CESOs and Third level eligibles who initiated a novel policy or program that improved operational processes or methods and have assisted in meeting organizational sustainability and/or wellness.

The

CES VIP Very Innovative Person

Award

This category seeks to recognize the strategic leadership qualities of the CESOs and Third level Eligibles whose decisions or actions create desired level of performance that leads to the maximum utilization of resources resulting in increased agency savings.

The

CES CEO Cost-Effective Officer

Award

This category seeks to recognize the excellent performance of a group consisting of at least three members to a maximum of ten members that has made substantial contributions to a particular project, goal or organization performance and resulted in achieving and/or exceeding set targets.

The

CES VIP & CEO Group Award

Come and share with us how you have been wowed by CESOs and Third Level Eligibles who make a difference in the lives of their stakeholders through their innovation and cost-effective measures. Nominate them in CESB’s search for the Career Executive Service Very Innovative Person (CES VIP) and Career Executive Service Outstanding Cost-Effective Officer (OS CEO) awards. For inquiries, you may call the Performance Management and Assistance Division at Tel. Nos. 366.1941 & 9514981 local 111 & 126.

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