ILOILO City – Citing their contributions to Iloilo City’s achievements and successes, the city government has recognized its employees excelling in their duties and responsibilities.
During Tuesday’s flag raising ceremony, Mayor Jerry P. Treñas awarded certificates of recognition and cash incentives to 31 Most Outstanding City Government Employees (MOCGE) for 2023, and to the two Service Awardees.
The annual city hall employees’ recognition is in line with the Iloilo City Charter Day celebration and the Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) of the city government.
“Each day we enter this building. I have witnessed your hard work and dedication to serving our citizens. But what I appreciate most is that you see your work not only as a responsibility but also as an opportunity to contribute to the progress of our city and to genuinely help your fellow Ilonggos,” said Treñas.
The Most Outstanding City Government Employees are the following:
* Jeehan V. Fernandez – Administrative Officer V (City Mayor’s Office)
* Andrew Murray D. Durano – Administrative Office I (Office of the City Veterinarian)
* Dolores J. Ecoy – Population Program Officer II (City Population Office)
* Analeen S. Galilea – Nurse IV (City Health Office)
* Marivic V. Filomeno – Midwife V (City Health Office)
* Dr. Maria Jennifer T. Anceno – Medical Officer IV (City Health Office)
* Mirasol M. Gupiteo – Administrative Officer IV (City Health Office)
* Dr. Ana Marie A. Cruz – Dentist III (City Health Office)
* Freeman Panaguiton – Job Hire (City Health Office)
* Hartford Denver M. Acapulco – Administrative Assistant I (City Planning and Development Office)
* John Lester I. Pallada – Registration Officer IV (Civil Registrar’s Office)
* Josephine V. Vinegas – Utility Worker (Local Economic Enterprise Office)
* George L. Paredes – Job Hire (Local Economic Enterprise Office)
* Allan R. Hautea – Local Assessment Operations Officer III (City Assessor’s Office)
* Raima B. Pasandalan – Accountant III (Office of the City Accountant)
* Lawrence Mark J. Ang – Administrative Aide IV (Office of the City Accountant)
* Ma. Lourdes Estrella G. Dysuangco – Metro Aide II (City Environment and Natural Resources Office)
* Elisel B. Luna Abe – Agricultural Technologist (Office of the City Agriculturist)
* Annabelle B. Tambongon – Job Hire (Office the City Agriculturist)
* Marisa H. Jover – Supervising Administrative Officer (City Budget Office)
* Angeles F. Monong Jr. – Administrative Aide IV (Human Resource Management Office)
* Cynthia Salgado – Job Hire (Office of the City General Services)
* Reynaldo Gonzales – Job Hire (Office of the City General Services)
* Julianito P. Padilla Jr. – Public Service Officer III (Office of the City General Services)
* Love Joy G. Hosenilla – Administrative Assistant V (Public Safety and Transportation Management Office)
* Ryan Dellomes – Job Hire (Public Safety and Transportation Management Office)
* Elpe Mae B. Cabillon – Job Hire (Public Safety and Transportation Management Office)
* Felicisimo C. Barcelona Jr. – Administrative Officer III (Sangguniang Panlungsod)
* Ronilo Papa – Job Hire (City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office)
* Ruby V. Bedia – Day Care Worker 1 (City Social Worker and Development Office)
* Marlon C. Martinez – Social Worker Officer I (City Social Worker and Development Office)
For the Service Award, the following were feted:
* Michelle O. Lopez – City Accountant (City Accountant’s Office)
* Maria Mathilde G. Treñas – City Gov’t Assistant Department Head II (Iloilo City Community College)
Treñas said the city government has gone a long way because of its employees, thus it is fitting to recognize outstanding employees.
“Even during the pandemic, sige obra sang mga empleyado ta. Tinlo ang mga dalan. We tried so much nga panaugon ang (COVID) cases sa syudad, bira-bira ta sang aton vaccination. We are among those nga nag-excel gid during the pandemic,” he stressed.
The city mayor hopes that the awards will inspire every Ilonggo to help transform the city for the better and achieving the vision to be one of the Top 3 highly-urbanized cities in the country.
Fernandez, one of the awardees, thanked the city mayor for believing in him, as well as his superiors and colleagues for the support and teamwork.
“I am fortunate to be given the opportunity to serve and to be of service to the city and the Ilonggos,” Fernandez expressed.
Also thankful for the two decades of opportunity and privilege to serve the people of the city is awardee Andrew Murray D. Durano.
He shared that fostering genuine commitment to one’s responsibilities and nurturing a sense of camaraderie within the workplace are the key principles employees should uphold.
“When employees are driven solely by the pursuit of recognition and rewards, the recognition and award process can become corrupted, transforming it into a competitive and cutthroat arena. This, in turn, undermines the spirit of teamwork among government employees,” he added./PN
