The City Government of Tagbilaran ushered in the celebration of the 123rd
Philippine Civil Service Anniversary on September 4, 2023, with a special Flag
Raising Ceremony held at the City Hall.
The event was graced by the presence of City Mayor Jane Yap, who delivered a
brief but impactful message on this significant occasion.
Mayor Yap expressed her gratitude to the city’s dedicated civil servants,
acknowledging their unwavering commitment to public service.
She emphasized the vital role of civil servants in upholding good governance and
ensuring the delivery of efficient and quality public services to all Tagbilaranons.
In her words, the mayor said: “Our civil servants are the backbone of our city. Your
dedication and hard work are instrumental in our pursuit of progress and
development in Tagbilaran City.”
One of the highlights of the event was the awarding of the Special Citation for
Exceptional Phone Etiquette in Public Service, given to four outstanding individuals
who have demonstrated exceptional phone etiquette and service excellence in their
respective roles.
The recipients who received the award from Mayor Yap and City Administrator
Cathelyn Torremocha included Ms. Ma. Emilia Galaura of the City General Services
Office, Ms. Grechelle Indoyon of the City Engineer’s Office, Ms. Jinky Tecson of the
City Planning and Development Office and Ms. Babe Queenine Ordidor of the City
Administrator’s Office.
As part of the month-long celebration, the City Government of Tagbilaran has lined
up various activities aimed at recognizing and appreciating the hard work and
dedication of its employees.
These activities include the Reorientation on GSIS, Pag-Ibig, and PhilHealth Benefits
on September 7, providing employees with essential information to maximize their
benefits and a Webinar on Kobo Tool on September 15, promoting the use of
technology to enhance government service.
There will be an HR Symposium on September 20, 2023 at JJ’s Seafood Village,
encouraging continuous learning and development among human resource
practitioners, while a Yoga session will be held on September 22, focusing on the
holistic well-being of employees.
An awarding ceremony for City government employees under the Program on
Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) will be done on September
29 to recognize outstanding achievements of offices and employees.
Moreover, the celebration includes “Theme Outfit Tuesdays”, where city employees
are encouraged to wear attire representing specific themes: September 5: Red or
blue attire symbolizing patriotism; September 12: Business professional attire to
signify integrity; September 19: Green attire to symbolize excellence; September 26:
Purple attire representing spirituality.
These themes aim to create a sense of unity and camaraderie among employees
while emphasizing values and principles integral to public service.
The City Government of Tagbilaran remains committed to fostering a work
environment that values its employees and support their professional growth.