MANILA, Philippines 鈥� President Ferdinand 鈥淏ongbong鈥� Marcos Jr. on Wednesday recognized outstanding public servants in the hopes that their achievements would motivate Filipinos 鈥渢o actively participate in our efforts to attain the national development agenda.鈥�
鈥淟et 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,鈥� Marcos said in a speech following the Civil Service Commission鈥檚 (CSC) Awards Rites for the 2022 Outstanding Government Workers in Malaca帽an Palace.
According to Marcos, he anticipates Wednesday鈥檚 celebration to be a resounding appeal for everyone to embrace their role in improving the lives of all Filipinos, emphasizing that public servants are fortunate to be freely given the nation鈥檚 trust because holding 鈥減ublic office is a public trust.鈥�
Marcos noted that regardless of level or employment situation, being a public worker entails taking on a significant deal of responsibility and obligation.
鈥淏eing in government also entails espousing patriotism, integrity, and excellence in every single task and a deep and passionate love of country,鈥� Marcos claimed.
Moreover, the President further underlined that working for the government is difficult for everyone, and it takes a significant commitment for state employees to provide day-by-day genuine and unselfish service.
Marcos acknowledged that the awardees鈥� accomplishments were indeed outstanding and that it was only proper to give them the recognition and rewards they deserved.
鈥淎llow 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,鈥� he commended.
The President also said that the awardees have successfully shown that their efforts are driven by their kind and sincere hearts.
He also expressed his gratitude to the CSC, as well as to all its officials and staff, for hosting the yearly event.
鈥淭he 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,鈥� he said.