President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday honored exemplary state workers, hoping they could inspire the Filipino public to actively participate in his administration’s efforts to attain its national development agenda.
Speaking before the Civil Service Commission’s Awards Rites for the 2022 Outstanding Government Workers in Malacañang Palace, the President said: “Let this occasion be a reminder to all government workers that a service rooted in compassion and love for country and its people is indeed possible.”
“May the examples of our awardees inspire everyone not only in government, everyone in the Philippines, to actively participate in our efforts to attain the national development agenda,” the President said.
President Marcos said he expects Wednesday’s celebration to be a resounding call for all to embrace their role in uplifting the lives of every Filipino, noting government workers are privileged to be freely given the trust of the nation, for a public office is a public trust.
“So, let us repay that confidence by serving them with utmost responsibility, efficiency, and honesty,” the chief executive added.
President Marcos pointed out that being a public servant means accepting great responsibility and accountability and whatever one’s rank or employment status may be.
Being in government also entails espousing patriotism, integrity, and excellence in every single task and a deep and passionate love of country, he said.
The President also emphasized that a career in the government is not for everyone and state workers wholeheartedly giving real and selfless service day by day is an investment that only some can afford.
The awardees’ achievements are indeed remarkable, and it is only right that they are bestowed the distinction and incentives that they deserve, the chief executive noted.
Commending the awardees, the President said: “Allow me to congratulate you on this recognition that proves that you have gone the extra mile in carrying out your mandates, making you agents of progress and sources of inspiration in your respective sectors and communities.”
“You have clearly demonstrated that a compassionate and genuine heart lies at the center of your efforts,” the President said.
The chief executive also thanked the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and all its leaders and employees for holding the annual event.
The painstaking process that the CSC went through to give outstanding individuals their due recognition is much appreciated, as this encourages workers from across many government agencies to remain steadfast in fulfilling their oaths to the public, the President said. (PND)
