MANILA — The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced the semi-finalists for the 2024 Search for Outstanding Government Workers, opening the floor for public feedback to aid in the final evaluation process. The list features 26 candidates recognized for their significant contributions to public service.
According to Philippines News Agency, the public is invited to provide their insights on the semi-finalists, which will be integral in determining the most deserving candidates for the Presidential Lingkod Bayan and CSC Pagasa Awards. "We invite you to take part in this year's Search for Outstanding Government Workers by sharing your comments and reactions on the semi-finalists. Your feedback is crucial in helping us recognize the most deserving candidates who exemplify excellence in public service," Nograles said in a press release.
The Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, which honors individuals or groups for exceptional contributions with nationwide impact, has identified 10 individual and three group semi-finalists. These nominees include various professionals such as educators, medical specialists, local government leaders, and scientific researchers.
Among the notable individual semi-finalists are:
Shirley Castañeda Agrupis, a university president from Ilocos Norte.
Glenn Mathew Guillermo Baggao, a medical center chief in Tuguegarao City.
Wilson Azucena Batislaon, an environmental officer in Iloilo.
Ma. Josefina Go Belmonte, the mayor of Quezon City.
Marcela Mendoza Navasero, a scientist from the University of the Philippines Los Baños.
Group semi-finalists for this award include:
Health Beyond Bars Program from Bataan Peninsula State University.
ISU Cagayan Valley Cacao Development Center.
PHILGAP Champs from Visayas State University.
Additionally, the CSC Pagasa Award, recognizing outstanding contributions benefiting more than one government department, includes nine individual and four group semi-finalists. This award highlights professionals and teams that have made significant impacts in fields ranging from education to agriculture and administrative services.
Noteworthy individual nominees for the Pagasa Award are:
Anita Temblor Andueza, a senior jail officer in Albay.
Kyle David Villaster Atienza, an education program specialist in Marinduque.
Hector Ulibas Tabbun, an information officer for the Department of Agriculture in Cagayan.
Group nominees feature:
Alternative Low-Input Agriculture System (ALIAS) Team from Pampanga State Agricultural University.
DA Caraga Soybean Advocates.
Management Information Services Division Team from Baliwag Water District.
The public has until July 26, 2024, to submit their feedback on these candidates. This participatory process underscores the CSC’s commitment to transparency and community involvement in recognizing outstanding public service.