The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region I under the helm of Regional Executive Director Atty. Crizaldy M. Barcelo led the conferment of awards to the Top 5% Performers per Office and commendation for selected employees of DENR Ilocos Region during the culminating program of the 123rd Philippine Civil Services Anniversary last September 28, 2023 at Hotel Arianna and Restaurant, Paringao, Bauang, La Union.

This year focuses on the importance of cultivating dynamism among government workers to foster sustainable management and strengthened organizational resilience which is anchored with the celebration’s 10-year overarching theme, “Transforming Public Service in the Next Decade: Honing Agile and Future-Ready Servant-Heroes”.

A total of 38 DENR employees put forth exceptional work this past year and capable of withstanding difficulties without compromising on service were honored and recognized. Of this number, 36 emerged as the Top 5% Performers and two (2) Commendation Awardees in DENR Ilocos Region. Their selection were based on performance, innovative ideas, and exemplary behavior which were deliberated, evaluated, and recommended by the DENR I Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) Committee and the DENR I Performance Management Team (PMT).

Further, joining the ceremony as the Guest Honor and Speaker was Civil Service Commission I Regional Director Hedy Jose B. Lardizabal who lauded the Office for its resilience and dynamism in all its endeavors. In his message he emphasized that a public servant should never settle into their comfort zones because this does not lead to growth and progress. Instead, a public servant must strive to improve and do better until he/she gets what he/she wants, deserve, and the best.

Similarly, RED Barcelo congratulated the awardees and encouraged them to be consistent in embodying integrity, dedication, and innovation. He also inspired other employees that there will come a time when all their contributions and relentless pursuits, big or small, for the Office shall too be recognized and celebrated. The world may be slow to acknowledge greatness at times, but it cannot deny its existence forever. As long as employees continue to pour their passion into what they do, their efforts will eventually shine through.

Also present during the awarding were the Assistant Regional Director (ARD) for Management Services Engr. Raymundo C. Gayo, ARD for Technical Services For. Felix C. Taguba, Environmental Management Bureau I Representative Engr. Remedios Jimenez, PENR and CENR Officers. (RSCIG-DML).