Nominations for best government workers extended
The Civil Service Commission CSC announced that it is extending the deadline of submission of nominations for the 2008 Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees.
The deadline had been previously set for March 31, 2008 but now will be extended to April 17, 2008.
The Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees is conducted annually which aims to recognize and reward state workers who have made outstanding contributions and achievements, and have displayed exemplary conduct and ethical behavior.
There are three types of awards at stake that include the Lingkod Bayan and Pagasa Awards for outstanding work performance, and the Dangal ng Bayan Award for consistent adherence to the eight norms of behavior provided under Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees).
CSC said nominees to any of the three awards should be in the government service at the time of nomination, have been rated at least Very Satisfactory for the last two consecutive performance rating periods, and have not been found guilty of or have no pending administrative or criminal case at the time of nomination. Posthumous nominations are also accepted.
Nominations may be submitted through any of the Commission's Regional and Field Offices or through the Honor Awards Program Secretariat at the CSC Central Office, Batasan Pambansa Complex, Quezon City.
In Region VI, the CSC Regional Office is located at No. 7 Onate Street, Mandurriao, Iloilo City with telephone number 321-2668 or 321-2669.
Further details on the Search may be inquired by calling telephone numbers 931-7993, 932-0381, and 932-0111 or accessed at www.csc.gov.ph. (PIA)