Marcos to gov’t workers: Uplift lives of Filipinos

March 9 ------ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed hopes that government workers could inspire Filipinos to actively participate in his administration’s goal to attain its national development agenda.

This as he honored the awardees in the Civil Service Commission’s Awards Rites for the 2022 Outstanding Government Workers held in Malacañang. “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,” he said. “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,” he added.

The President said he expects the 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. “So, let us repay that confidence by serving them with utmost responsibility, efficiency, and honesty,” he told them. He also 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 chief executive 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.” “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,” Marcos told the state workers. “You have clearly demonstrated that a compassionate and genuine heart lies at the center of your efforts,” he added.

He also thanked the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and all its leaders and employees for holding the annual event.

Source: mb.com.ph