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I nsights and experiences in organizational and individual metamorphoses were showcased in Leadership Excellence 2015, which was held at the Diamond Hotel, Manila on 26 May 2015.

Atty. Tonisito M.C. Umali, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) and President of the National Union of Career Executive Service Officers (NUCESO) opened the program by sharing the viewpoint that, “Thought leaders are the informed opinion leaders and the go‐to people in their field of expertise. They are trusted sources who move and inspire people with innovative ideas; turn ideas into reality, and know and show how to replicate their success.” He added his personal concept of a change leader as: “Hindi nananakot ng kanyang tao bagkus nagbibigay ng kumpiyansa. Nakikinig at hindi nahihiyang magtanong. Picture yourself as a parent who does not walk in front of your son or daughter or behind your son or daughter, ngunit akay‐akay niyo siya.”

More stories inside:

3rd CES CiRCLE..……..……......2 HR Managers Fellowship Meeting……......14 CES Announcement ……………..……..21

ISDP XXVII….……………...……5 Gift of Hope .………………………...…..….15 Taas Noo! CESO! Assistant Secretary

I-Gabay XXI…………………...…8 2nd Circle Forum…………………………...16 Corazon A. Davis …………....22

Wellness Camp in Batanes .......10 Post-Evaluation of Online Cespes ……….17 PMS USEC tops March WE …………...23

CES Club…………………….…. 12 New CES Eligibles and CESOs…………..18-20

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HONORING A LEADERSHIP ICON. CESB Exec. Dir. Maria Anthonette Velasco‐Allones and Department of Education Assistant Secretary and NUCESO Pres. Tonisito C. Umali share a light moment with Mr. Herbert M. Consunji, Chief Operating Officer of Maynilad Water Services Inc., who keynoted Leadership Excellence 2015 by sharing the story of MAYNILAD’s Transformation Journey to Organizational Excellence.

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N inety‐four (94) third‐level officials from around the country gathered together in the City of Golden Friendship, Cagayan De Oro, last 25 June 2015 at

the Casa Real of the VIP Hotel to discover how our country currently fares in doing business in comparison with its ASEAN counterparts. As a fitting welcome to the participants, Career Executive Service Board (CESB) Executive Director, Atty. Maria An‐thonette C. Velasco‐Allones shared that the CiRCLE Forum was redesigned to be a venue to discuss urgent and critical issues and be able to arrive at a collective output that would propel positive change for the future – thus the theme “Transform Tomorrow Today”. Furthermore, she announced that out of the workshop outputs during the CES CiRCLE Fo‐rum Series conducted last February and March, a proposed policy on the use of social media in government has been crafted. Ms. Annabelle M. Atillo, President of the Career Executive Officers for Northern Mindanao (CEO‐NM) and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Regional Director, also welcomed the participants and offered her gratitude to CESB for bringing training programs to Cagayan De Oro.

Department of Education (DepEd) Assistant Secretary Tonisito Machiavelli Umali, NUCESO President, opened the forum by elucidating this year’s CES CiRCLE Forum theme as “a battle cry for solutions today, not tomorrow; change today, not tomorrow; act today not tomorrow” to address urgent and pressing issues in the government. To start the learning sessions, Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Acting Director Merliza M. Makinano presented the topic on “The Game Plan 3.0: An Overview of Doing Business in the Philippines”. Ms. Makinano expounded that Game Plan 3.0 is the latest blueprint to streamline government processes and is intended to fur‐ther boost the Philippines’ rankings in the Doing Business Report published by the World Bank Group ‐ International Finance Corporation. Game Plan 3.0 aims to push the coun‐try to the top third of the global rankings by 2016 from the country’s current standing of number 52 among the 144 economies according to the 2014‐2015 Global Competi‐tiveness Report released by the World Economic Forum, Ms. Makinano explained. She also shared that one of the country’s economic and business prospects is the young Filipino workforce that will eventually provide the country demographic dividend because of their large disposable income that will thrust long‐term economic growth. She also shared that the ASEAN Integration is right at 24


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Meanwhile, CESB Executive Director Maria Anthonette Velasco‐Allones noted in her welcome remarks that, “developments that have been blessings to us also require us to be prudent, anticipative leaders." She said that the event's theme of transformation was an opportune time for the par‐ticipants to reflect on their careers as public servants. "What was it that transformed a life, an organization, a community, a country?” She asked. In his keynote speech, Mr. Herbert M. Consunji, COO of Maynilad Water Services, Inc., shared the transformation journey of Maynilad from being "a poster child of privatiza‐tion failure" to one of the most productive corporations that contribute to the development of the nation. Among the changes introduced in the corporation are the alignment of people, making them customer‐centric and providing pay‐for‐performance and incentive systems as well as employee engagement programs, and the transformation of services by increasing 24‐hour service, over psi pressure, among others, and obtaining 106 ISO certifications for its core and support services. Mr. Consunji also imparted the driving principles behind Maynilad's transformation, namely, create and adopt a shared vision within the organization; establish platforms for people to succeed; trust and demonstrate sincerity by deliv‐ering results; be customer‐centric; and strive for win‐win solutions for everyone. Meanwhile, HEDCOR’s President and COO, Mr. Rene B. Ronquillo shared nuggets of wisdom from Hedcor Inc.’s visionary leaders.

Mr. Ronquillo higlighted HEDCOR’s continuing develop‐ment advocacy that "the community must benefit before the company." As a reflection thereof, HEDCOR’s corporate social responsibility projects are started prior to imple‐menting HEDCOR’s operational projects, said Mr. Ronquillo. Mr. Ronquillo attributed HEDCOR’s success to the vision of its past presidents, namely, Don Ramon Aboitiz, Ernesto Aboitiz, Jon Ramon Aboitiz, Romy Ronquillo, and Erramon Aboitiz. He shared the legacy left behind by these formida‐ble leaders in the form of simple but timeless credo such as helping people help themselves; keeping it simple; establishing systems; and achieving operational excellence. He continued that although the details may have been tweaked over time, the core values of the company remain constant: leaders should be role models and good shep‐herds.

The second plenary session with Mr. Ernesto O. Cecilia, Chairman of the Human Resource Committee of the Ameri‐can Chamber of Commerce ‐ Philippines, shared tips on managing change in “The Leader Maestro in Orchestrating Change”. According to Mr. Cecilia, "Your career success depends not on doing well what you've been doing in the past, but on changing quickly so that you can do effectively what you need to do in the future." He identified the drivers of change, the qualities of a change maestro, and the keys to success in orchestrating change. "Success in the changing workplace is not a predetermined destination. It is a journey, with ups and downs,

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Leaders as Role Models and Good Shepherds. Mr. Rene B. Roquillo, President and COO of HEDCOR, Inc., highlighting their company’s continuing development advocacy that, “the community must benefit before the company” in front of 123 government leaders in attendance.

Managing Change in the Workplace. Mr. Ernesto O. Cecilia, Chairman of the Human Resource Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce ‐ Philippines, imparted tips on the qualities of a “change maestro” and the keys to success in orchestrating change.

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detours, rough roads, darkness, and a light at the end of the tunnel. Success, like happiness, is a choice career plans, your dream jobs, and career destinations are not cast in concrete. They should change with the environment. Perhaps, the most important skill for a serious career person today and in the future is the ability to anticipate, embrace, orchestrate, and use change as his or her competitive advantage. Change your perspective about your role in your organization. Acting as 'change agent' or a 'change maestro' is the best job description you'll ever have," Mr. Cecilia concluded. To cap off the whole‐day affair, Undersecretary Anneli Lontoc of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), Dr. Enrique Tayag of the Department of Health (DOH), and Mr. Ramir Uytico of the DepEd shared their personal ex‐periences, insights and triumphs in the panel conversation on "The Heart of the Public Servant‐Leader: Personal Transforma‐tion on the Path of Leadership". Asked about how they handled career challenges, Undersecretary Lontoc said that, “acceptance and being able to look for options; there will always be options available”. Dr. Tayag mentioned that he had to yield to unfolding events. Meanwhile, Mr. Uytico observed that politics is ever‐present within and outside an organization and, aside from competence, it would seem that political eligibility is also needed to advance one's career. The three panelists attributed their endurance amidst oft‐tumultuous challenges to help from their mentors. Mr. Uytico said, "I am doing great things because of my parents. I also went to Santo Nino and offered everything. If a door is closed, a window is opened. Even if we don't have political eligibility, great things will go our way." Dr. Tayag credited his mother as his anchor and mentioned several other mentors who helped him along the way. Undersecretary Lontoc added, “Bargain, negotiate,". For her parting message, Undersecretary Lontoc considered it best to leave everything to God. Dr. Tayag's tip is, "People will have their impressions. You don't have to change their impression." He added that the most valuable asset of an organization is not its budget but its people. "Mga kasama natin sa opisina, they are beyond names," he

said. Finally, Mr. Uytico declared that he will not stop caring for the men and women in the organization. "We should not stop taking care of people. The true essence of servant leadership is abiding love for the common man, as uttered by Ramon Mag‐saysay, because these are the same peo‐ple who will be with us in the quest for quality education." The panel conversation was facilitated by CESB Executive Director Allones, while the first and second plenary sessions were moderated by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Assistant Director Agnes Perpetua Legaspi and Mindanao Develop‐ment Authority Executive Director Janet Lopoz, respectively. One hundred twenty‐three (123)

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Letting Loose with Highly Regarded Public Servant‐Leaders. (From L‐R) Facilitated by CESB Executive Director Maria Anthonette C. Velasco‐Allones, DOTC Undersecretary Anneli Lontoc, Dr. Enrique A. Tayag of the DOH and Mr. Ramir B. Uytico of the DepEd shared their insights and personal experiences as public servant‐leaders in a panel conversation.

T hirty‐five (35) learners affirmed and pledged them‐selves to this unifying call as they successfully com‐pleted Session XXVII of the Integrated Salamin‐Diwa

ng Paglilingkod Training Course (ISDP‐XXVII) under the CESB Executive Leadership Program from 9 to 22 June 2015 at the Manhattan Suites Inn, Dumaguete City. The successful learners comprised a mixed class of leader‐executives from various state agencies nationwide, with one from the City Government of Oroquieta City in the Province of Misamis Occidental, Region X. Dumaguete City, also known as “The City of Gentle People”, in the Province of Negros Oriental of the newly‐created



Negros Island Region (NIR) was the main venue for Modules I to VI of the intensive 14‐day residential training course. Meanwhile, Barangay Mayabon, the largest and most popu‐lous of the 10 barangays of the Municipality of Zamboan‐guita located 26.60 kms. south of Dumaguete City, served as the community immersion laboratory site for Module VI (Community Engagement Module), the learning integration module of the ISDP‐XXVII. Modules I to V laid down the platform for the learners to deeply examine themselves as leaders, public servants and champions of good governance; review and reaffirm the purpose and meaning of public service; assess 6

third level officials from different government offices and agencies from all over the country attended the event. Ballerinas from the Halili‐Cruz School of Ballet rendered the Doxology and performed a Spanish dance number during the morning session, to the delight of the audience. Leadership Excellence 2015 is a redesign of the CES Thought Leadership Congress, which is part of the CES Continuous Learning and Professional Development System and a major annual event of the CESB since 2011. The event was made possible in part‐nership with NUCESO, National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and Halili‐Cruz School of Ballet.


Ain’t no mountain high enough! ISDP XXVII learners enjoy a long hike through the hills to reach Sitio Cabuayahan of Barangay Mayabon where their host families reside.

Ain’t no river deep enough! ISDP XXVII learners cross a river to interview families and other respondents in other sitios as part of their field evaluation research.

“Government should exert more efforts to have its services felt down by the poorest of the poor…

(and) do more to give people equal opportunities.”


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the arena and dynamics of governance and development; and clarify and internalize their strategic and pivotal roles in bringing quality government service where it is needed. Distinguished multi‐disciplinary experts constituted the course faculty who facilitated the ISDP as Resource Persons. Dr. Benjamin E. Diokno, former Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and current Professorial Lecturer at the School of Economics of the University of the Philippines‐Diliman grounded the learners on the macro‐economic perspectives, challenges to, and future prospects of governance and development in the Philippines with the Module on Philippine Development Perspectives and Chal‐lenges: A Situationer. Mr. Santos E. Getalado, founding President of S.E. Getalado Consultancy and Leadership Cen‐ter, enlightened, inspired and challenged the learners as leaders and difference‐makers through the Module on Lead‐ing in a Continuously Changing Environment. Asst. Prof. Emervencia L. Ligutom of the Department of Social Work of Silliman University touched the learners’ hearts and minds and guided them in their self‐awareness and leadership journey in the Module on Ethical Governance: Integrity and Performance Accountability. Ms. Teresita R. Albert, Presi‐dent and Chief Executive Officer of TRAC Training Consul‐tancy, empowered and challenged the learners as people‐influencers, institution‐shapers and culture‐builders through the Module on Developing and Empowering Others to Estab‐lish Collective Accountability for Results. Prof. Josefina J. Quintana of the Graduate School of the University of Santo Tomas capacitated the learners with the leadership knowl‐edge, skills, acumen and experiences in creating, institution‐alizing and sustaining productive personal and institutional relationships through the Module on Linkaging and Net‐

working for Productive Partnerships. Lastly, former Depart‐ment of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersec‐retary Celia C. Yangco instilled a deeper understanding of and sensitivity to “The State of Poverty in the Philippines from the Global, National and Local Perspective” in a lecture which introduced the Community Engagement Module (CEM) of the ISDP. As a learning integration module, the CEM served as the “crucible” which forged and tested the learners’ “character and heart for leadership and public service”. Through the CEM, the learners underwent a structured immersion process in and actual exposure to the governance and de‐velopment challenges confronting Barangay Mayabon, a mixed coastal and hilly agricultural community of the Mu‐nicipality of Zamboanguita in the Province of Negros Orien‐tal. The learners, grouped into sectoral study teams, per‐formed dual roles as field evaluation researchers and as “long lost family members, distant relatives or extended kin” hosted by the barangay and adopted by carefully se‐lected individual households. The CEM enabled the learners to validate and deepen un‐derstanding of the concepts, lessons, insights and applica‐tions they learned from the earlier ISDP modules and to contextualize and harness their own personal and profes‐sional work experiences. Learners used focus‐group discus‐sions, participant‐observation sessions, structured inter‐views and a variety of primary and secondary research methods and engaged municipal and barangay government officials and functionaries; host families and community residents; development assistance institutions; and leaders/ officials and members of various public and private

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“…bring change where it is needed, expertise where this is missing, and leadership where this is wanting.” ISDP XXVII learners brave a makeshift bamboo bridge deep in the forest to reach out to developmentally‐challenged communities.


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structures and systems; and ineffective and limited agri‐production and market‐ing strategies, among others. The study teams generated field evalua‐tion research reports which contained incisive, fact‐based and expert assess‐ments of the state of governance and development of Bgy. Mayabon, as well as major proposals and initiatives in the following thematic areas: enterprise development, agricultural productivity and economic promotion; education and human resource training and devel‐opment; public utilities, infrastructure, land use, and environmental manage‐ment; and local governance. The reports also determined various areas for po‐tential national‐local government and stakeholder cooperation, engagement, or for resolving conflicts/ dysfunctions. They also proposed alternatives, possi‐ble strategies and other interventions to mobilize, harness and leverage the opti‐mal and inclusive participation and uni‐fied strength of the community to achieve an improved quality of life.

The four‐day immersion culminated in a simple send‐off program attended by the learners, their respective host families, barangay officials and com‐munity sectoral leaders. In a fitting closure, ISDP Session XXVII Class President and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Re‐gional Director Efren B. Carreon con‐veyed the heartfelt gratitude of the learners for the warm welcome, hos‐pitality, care and generous support shown to the learners not only by the host families, but also by the officials, organization leaders and other com‐munity residents. On behalf of the class, he affirmed the unique value and life‐long significance of the im‐mersion in inspiring and guiding the learners in their transformation and journey as leaders and public officials. Mayor Kit Marc B. Adanza and key officials from various departments of the Municipal Government of Zambo‐anguita; Bgy. Chair Joel E.

institutions, civil society and basic sectors, and community‐based and sectoral stakeholder groups. These methods provided comprehensive, factual, in‐depth and cross‐sectoral perspectives of the major issues, needs, problems and challenges im‐pacting on the community, which included: funding, technology, hu‐man and other resource constraints; weak and inefficient local governance 20


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N ueva Ecija boasts of abundant agricultural resources, being hailed as

the “Rice Granary of the Philippines”, the “Milk Capital of the Philippines”, and the “Onion Capital of the Country”. Amidst this abundance, the CESB conducted the 21st Session of the Integrated GABAY ng Paglilingkod or I‐GABAY on 15 to 24 April 2015 at the Harvest Hotel, Cabanatuan City. Forty‐three (43) learners from 15 national government agencies underwent the 11‐day intensive I‐GABAY program comprised of modular topics that would equip them with up‐to‐date knowledge, skills, attitudes and experiences essential to effective and accountable performance of the tasks attendant to a managerial position in the bureaucracy.

I‐GABAY is the third of the three‐pronged leadership and management framework of the Executive Leadership Program (ELP), which includes “knowing one’s self”, “relating with others” and “leading the organization”. I‐GABAY is the ELP Course that is focused on the organization. It includes lectures on m a n a g e m e n t imperatives such as appreciating policy processes, strategic p l a n n i n g , i n s t i t u t i o na l i z i n g human resource m a n a g e m e n t , i n s t i t u t i n g administrative justice, gaining partnership through effective n e g o t i a t i o n , i m p r o v i n g transparency and a c c o u n t a b i l i t y

through public financial management, procurement and audit, and improving government effectiveness and efficiency through e‐governance. Towards the end of the course, participants immerse themselves in a learning integration module called Community Engagement Module (CEM), which is a field evaluation research activity. The I‐GABAY course faculty is comprised of executive leader‐managers and subject matter experts in the different fields of public management. As a fitting start, former Defense Secretary and current Secretary General of the Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (EROPA) Orlando S. Mercado discussed the fundamentals of Public Policy Process to allow learners to revisit the steps, actors, challenges and dynamics in public policy making. The different I‐GABAY modules that followed were presented by Former Supreme Court Management Information Systems Office Chief Alexander M. Arevalo; Mr. Enrique V. Abadesco,

Mentoring a New Breed of Leaders. Former Senator and National Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado shares his experiences, insights and lessons with I‐GABAY Session XXI learners to deepen appreciation of the public policy process as a strategic management tool for effective, accountable and development‐oriented governance.

The Voice of the People. I‐GABAY Session XXI learners interview Chairman Arnold V. Dizon of the KALASAG Farmers Producers Cooperative in conducting a field evaluation research study to assess the 2012 Gawad Galing Pook Award winning Farmer Entrepreneurship Program ‐ Bridging Farmers to the Corporate Supply Chain.

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Chief Learning Officer of the Human Resource Innovations and Solutions, Inc. (HURIS); Bureau of Customs (BOC) Deputy Commissioner Arturo M. Lachica; Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Assistant Secretary Tina Rose Marie L. Canda; Orly P. Tugob, Executive Director for Business Support of Homemark Incorporated; Executive Director Rosa Maria M. Clemente of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PHILGEPS) of the DBM Procurement Service; and Director Ma. Corazon S. Gomez of the Commission on Audit (COA) ‐ Region III. To cap the in‐class modules, Executive Director Allones facilitated the session on strategic planning and management to further hone the learner’s strategic and critical thinking competence and prepare them to face the real‐life challenges in their offices. The CEM was conducted in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, a city known for its thriving onion industry that gained the attention of Galing Pook Awards, a pioneering program that recognizes innovation and excellence in local governance. The city has been recognized by the prestigious recognition program in 2012 for its Farmer Entrepreneurship Program (FEP), a best practice in promoting the welfare of local farming industry by bridging them to the corporate supply chain that resulted in a more stable market, just competitive price, increased farmer income and productivity, adoption of environmentally sound technologies, and stronger farmers’ organization.

The CEM created the environment and partnerships for shared learning involving the learners and leaders from the local governments, civil society, non‐government and various community sectors. Through the CEM, the learners examined and evaluated the governance and development framework (i.e., key policies, strategies, structures, systems) of the city; the “brand and style” of leadership which conceived, nurtured and institutionalized the innovations; and why and how multi‐stakeholder, community‐based and corporate sector partnerships and resources aligned with and in support of developent thrusts were mobilized and harnessed. As a result, the learners gained new insights, useful lessons and a deeper understanding and appreciation of the leadership imperatives for the CES and of the different challenges and threats, emerging opportunities, and future prospects for strengthening governance, ensuring sustainable development and achieving excellence in the public sector. The CESB will continue to facilitate the learning of best practices in the next I‐GABAY session, which is on 22 to 31 July 2015 in General Santos City, Province of South Cotabato.

Executive Director Maria Anthonette Velasco‐Allones and I‐GABAY Session XXI learners pose for a souvenir photo after a delightful and enriching lecture on strategic planning.


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B ASCO, BATANES – The Career Executive Service Board (CESB) conducted anew the CES Executive Leadership, Wellness and Work‐Life Balance Camp

with thirty‐eight (38) CES officers and eligibles from government and non‐government agencies nationwide in attendance on 19‐22 May 2015. With the success of last month’s camp in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, the CESB implemented the same approach in its 13th session for the campers to experience optimal wellness, namely, various plenary learning sessions, therapeutic workshops, physical exercises, rest and relaxation tour and fellowship night. Highly regarded experts were once again invited to discuss particular topics aligned to this year’s theme: “Detox, De‐stress, Discover & Deliver.” They are CESB Executive Director Maria Anthonette C. Velasco‐Allones, CESO I, on “A Hero’s Journey”; National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) Molecular and Nutritional Oncologist Dr. Romulo Jacinto S. de Villa on “Leaders’ Guide to Eating Well”; Department of Health (DOH) Director Enrique A. Tayag, CESO III, on “Managing Executive

Stress”; and Information and Communication Technology Consultant Mr. Alexander M. Arevalo on “Complete(d) Staff Work”. As before, the camp provided hands‐on therapeutic workshops on visual arts and meditative flower arrangement spearheaded by multi‐awarded visual, performance and installation artist, Mr. Salvador “Buddy” Ching and Zen Blooms Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Ms. Carissa A. Singson‐Mabasa, respectively. For his session, Mr. Ching equipped the campers with basic knowledge and tools on landscape painting and “mandala” making using oil pastels and felt papers. Meanwhile, Zen Blooms, inspired by the Japanese art of flower arrangement called “Ikebana,” provided a simple yet elegant style of flower arranging characterized by asymmetry, minimal use of materials and harmonious beauty. CESB’s resident zumba dance instructress, Ms. Eleonor “Teacher Ellen” Sanchez and yoga instructor, Mr. Luisito “Lokesh” Palermo were at the forefront in

“THE THOUSAND FACES OF A HERO.” CESB Executive Director Maria Anthonette C. Velasco‐Allones, CESO I, with Leader’s Guide to Eating Well Resource Speaker Romulo Jacinto S. de Villa and campers put their own hero masks on in pursuit of their CES journey.

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conducting morning zumba dance and chair yoga sessions simultaneously. Dubbed as the “Philippines’ Last Frontier,” the campers experienced the breathtaking landscape of Sabtang Island, Batanes, where they enjoyed a 30‐minute “Faluwa” (boat) ride from Ivana to Sabtang, the beautiful traditional stone houses of the Ivatans, the scenic Chamantad‐Tinyan viewpoint, the rustic Chavayan village, and the famous rock formation and coconut crabs along Morong Beach, Malakdang. The campers further made use of their free time to travel around the main land of Batanes, the North and South Batan Island. The camp culminated with a fellowship night where the participants not only showcased their singing prowess and dancing skills onstage but also shared their inspiring leadership experiences with one other.

To put in a nutshell the overall benefits gained from the four‐day wellness camp, Schools Division Superintendent, Ms. Gloria R. Torres of the Department of Education – San Carlos, Pangasinan shared, “I learned how to maintain wellness and balance in work‐life despite the stressors all around. I also got to experience the beauty of Batanes which is a most welcome Bonus.” An anonymous camper commented that the wellness camp is “a very good and pleasant break from work with very realistic and helpful advices for executives/leaders which we can bring back to work.” Lastly, Office of the President Undersecretary Reynaldo P. Cruz realized that, “greater awareness of the need for a healthy lifestyle is a tool for greater productivity.”

YOGA ON THE BEACH. Yogi Lokesh Palermo led CES campers who

opted to do beach yoga in front of the Marine Sanctuary in

Basco, Batanes.

ME AND MY SPIRITUALITY. Campers made their own mandala

inspired by their own spirituality with the use of oil pastels and

felt papers.

STORY BEHIND THE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT. CES campers shared their

story behind their freestyle flower arrangement while wearing

the Ivatan’s hat called “vakul.”

SUN-KISSED GLOW IN BATANES. Campers posed for a souvenir shot in front of the famous rock formation in Morong Beach, Malakdang, Sabtang Island, Batanes.


A total of twenty‐four (24) CESOs and CES eligibles flocked to the Quirino Memorial Hall of the National Museum, Ilocos Regional Complex in Vigan City to

participate in the second conduct of the CES Club, with the theme, “The Importance of EQ in Leadership”. Two equally important EQs were highlighted in the session: the first was a discussion on Emotional Quotient, which aimed to impart the importance of emotional intelligence in attaining personal and organ i zat iona l leadership excellence; the s e c o n d w a s a commemoration of the life and legacy of former President Elpidio R. Quirino in celebration of his 125th birth anniversary. Vigan City Councilor Ramil A. Arce formally opened t h e s e s s i o n b y enumerating the traits that made President Quirino or “Apo Pidiong”, as he was fondly called ‐ a great president: high degree of intellect, deep understanding of the law, vast knowledge on economics and politics, and emotional stability amidst the challenges that the country was then facing. He also discussed the impact of President Quirino’s leadership on our country, and how our current leaders should try to emulate his frugality, perseverance, and humility. In the first learning session, Regional Director Milagros A. Rimando of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) discussed the importance of emotional quotient and emotional intelligence in public service. “We are living in the midst of globalization, where there is a strong demand of higher levels of work,” she noted. She said

that in order to cope and succeed, one needs to be balanced physically, mentally, and emotionally. Director Rimando stressed that all leaders should have the four fundamental EQ skills, namely: self awareness (the ability to understand self); self management (the ability to control and balance self); social awareness (the ability to read others well);

a n d r e l a t i o n s h i p management (the ability to build teams and create c on s t r u c t i v e wor k relationships). In order to develop these skills, leaders should learn how to receive feedback; be aware of the gap between the intent of the feedback and its actual impact; listen to one’s self and others; and, most importantly, empathize with others. Ms. Kinna Mae G. Kwan,

Senior Researcher at Quirino Foundation, centered the second learning session on President Quirino’s EQ‐driven leadership. According to Ms. Kwan, “Apo Pidiong” had three core values which made him a great leader. First, his tolerance, which paved the way for peace not only in the country but also of his mind. This was manifested when he granted executive clemency to the Japanese prisoners of war even when he lost his wife and three children to them. President Quirino was quoted saying, “I should be the last one to pardon them as the Japanese killed my wife and three children, as well as five other members of my family. I am doing this because I do not want my children and my

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4 June 2015. Not even the scorching summer heat could keep some of the nation’s top officials from traveling back in time to revel in the unique Spanish colonial heritage of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, the only city in the Philippines inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, and to gain valuable insights on EQ.

“There is no substitute for goodwill, loyalty, cooperation, and hard work in the solution of our problems and

the fulfillment of our national objectives”

- President Elpidio Quirino

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people to inherit from me the hate for people who might yet be our friends for the permanent interest of ou r c o un t r y . ” He a l s o exemplified goodwill to the world, and he demonstrated it by accepting 5,880 White Russian refugees who escaped from the Soviet Regime. He accepted them when no other country would, and he gave them a piece of land to start a community on their own. He showed the world that the Filipinos’ humanity and compassion for other people are unequaled. Lastly, President Quirino’s unconditional love illuminated on

everyone and everything. He was never afraid in showing his love as a son, as a husband, as a father to his children, and as a father of this nation. His dedication and willingness to sacrifice is unparalleled. The participants found the learning sessions very helpful and informative. Assistant Regional Director Aynie E. Mandajoyan, CESO VI, of BIR Iloilo said, “I think every leader should emulate President Quirino’s tolerance, for with tolerance, we can foster peace in family, community, and workplace in order to have harmonious relationships.” Mr.

Paulino G. Lalata, Jr., Local Government Operations Officer VIII of DILG La Union, also added that “all topics are very helpful and significant, especially to us leaders who have a hand in crucial decision‐making processes.” Emotional Intelligence plays a very crucial role in a balanced leadership. In the words of President Elpidio Quirino, “There is no substitute for goodwill, loyalty, cooperation, and hard work in the solution of our problems and the fulfillment of our national objectives.”


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T he Career Executive Service Board (CESB) successfully gathered forty‐four (44)

Human Resource (HR) Public Managers and Career Executive Service (CES) Coordinators from various government agencies on 14 April 2015 to discuss the latest updates on CES policies and programs

and the current trends in people management. Executive Director Maria Anthonette Velasco‐Allones, CESO I, opened the session and discussed CES policy and program updates. She also presented the remaining 2015 CES Activities. She acknowledged the “new faces of coordinators” and encouraged them to attend the quarterly forum to be updated on the latest CES policies and activities. The afternoon session was led by Mr. Gerardo A. Plana, former CESB Board member and presently the Chief Executive Officer of Investors in People – Philippines (IiP Philippines). He shared how “Creating a People Strategy” can be done in government organizations and stressed the growing importance of innovation.

Mr. Plana differentiated innovation from insanity, stating that insanity is “doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results”, while innovation “is not necessarily doing different things. It can also be doing the same things differently”. He emphasized the importance of innovation because “[d]ue to factors such as globalization

and outsourcing, there is an increased push to improve efficiency and effectiveness of organizations. Organizations need more than good products to survive; they require innovative processes and management that can drive down costs and improve productivity.”

The HR Managers Fellowship Meeting and Learning Session Series is a regular quarterly gathering of agency HR managers and CES coordinators that serves as a venue for sharing updates on the latest CES policies, programs and activities, as well as to facilitate learning and sharing on current developments and trends in

strategic human capital development. The 3rd Quarter 2015 HR Fellowship is scheduled on August 7 (Friday) and will be hosted by the Department of Energy (DOE).



T he CESB returned to Angeles City to once again spread the gift of hope and conduct the

Sixth Paglaum Training Workshop on 07‐08 April 2015 at the Oasis Hotel, following the successful Fifth Training Workshop held in the same city last January 2015. The Sixth Paglaum Training Workshop was attended by twenty (20) participants from various government offices in Region III. The Paglaum Training is a two‐day workshop comprised of various methodologies that touch the mental, physical and psycho‐spiritual dimensions of the participants. It aims to develop the participants’ knowledge, skills and technical know‐how in providing mental health and psycho‐social support to people in distress due to disasters or other critical situations. The Paglaum follows a “train the trainer” framework wherein the learners are honed as future trainers/ facilitators.

The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Violeta V. Bautista, clinical psychologist and founder and president of the Care and Counsel Wellness and Training Center. Dr. Bautista was assisted by Ms. Cristabel Fagela‐Tiangco, a faculty member of the Psychology Department of the University of the Philippines ‐ Pampanga Extension Office; Ms. Charity P. Orense, Head of the Psychology Department of the Assumption College; and Department of Transportation and C o m m u n i c a t i o n s ( D O T C ) Undersecretary Anneli R. Lontoc, who is a graduate of Paglaum Training Workshop Batch 1 and is now being tapped as a Paglaum training facilitator. The conduct of the workshop was made in partnership with the Central Luzon Association of Regional Offices (CLARO), headed by its President, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) ‐ Region III Regional Director Florida M. Dijan.

Towards the end of the workshop, participants were given the opportunity to share their takeaway from the workshop. Ms. Lilian Garcia, Assistant Regional Director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ‐ Region III, said, “Every person carries a gift of hope in him/her self. That hope must not remain untapped. It should be given to others so that it will multiply. I am a hope‐bearer, that’s one of my life’s missions – a simple gift that would spell a big difference to the lives of people, my legacy and contribution in our generation.” The next Paglaum session will be conducted in partnership with the Cagayan Valley Association of Career Executives on 04‐05 August 2015 in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.


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T wenty‐eight (28) third‐level officials gathered together last 30 March 2015 at Bohol Tropics Resort, Tagbilaran City to review, critique, validate and contribute to the draft policy on productive, safe and responsible use of social media in government.

The draft policy was culled from the elements identified by the executives who participated in the Inaugural CES CiRCLE Forum held last 20 February 2015 at the Diamond Hotel, Manila and from various policies on the use of social media around the globe. The participants were welcomed by CESB’s Atty. Giselle G. Durana, Officer‐in‐Charge of the Professional Development Division, who thanked the attendees for taking time to partake in the activity and reminded them of the urgency of meeting national development challenges, including harnessing the potential of social media in improving and enhancing the quality of government service. Mr. Mark Lemuel L. Garcia, a seasoned consultant for ICT‐enabled projects and services, from Bukidnon State University led the group in Leveling Up Philippine Competitiveness in the Context of Regional Integration – Policy Writeshop on Productive and Safe Use of Social Media in Government. Participants were reintroduced to the concept of social media and its potentials and hazards as a platform for carrying out efficient and effective government services to its end users. The draft policy document, in parts, was presented by Mr. Garcia to the group during the review. Mr. Garcia emphasized the coverage of liability and accountability of government offices and civil servants in the use of social media and stressed that the implementation strategy may not be the same in the central office, the regional offices and the divisions. Participants were then grouped into four to critique and validate the said document and group inputs/revisions were presented in the plenary session of the writeshop. Inputs and revisions were collected and incorporated in the policy document which will be forwarded to the Office of the President for a possible issuance of an Executive Order on the subject matter. Unlike in ancient times when kings and generals had to shed blood in a pacto de sangre to reach an agreement, senior executives can transform tomorrow today through the CES CiRCLE Forum, which provides a venue for meeting of minds and gathering collective political courage to take the leap to live up to the commitments of today that will bring about change tomorrow.



I n an effort to fine‐tune the performance evaluation system for the succeeding years, the CESB conducted a post‐evaluation of the Online CESPES System on 23 June 2105 at the CESB Training Room in Quezon City. A total of 58 Human Resource (HR) Coordinators from various agencies attended the activity.

The activity commenced with the presentation of the results of the 2014 Online CESPES administration through a matrix showing the percentage of completion of the 2014 CESPES per agency, the individual ratings obtained by the Ratee‐Officials, and information showing what forms were not completed or accomplished. A workshop on the CESPES administration was facilitated by CESB Executive Director Maria Anthonette Velasco‐Allones. The participants were asked to provide inputs on the following: Technology/Technical Concerns, Socio‐Cultural and Organizational Issues, Political/Financial Resources and Other Concerns pertaining to the Online CESPES administration. The program culminated with the awarding of Certificates of Commendation to agencies that have met the following criteria: a) the total number of Ratee‐Officials rated should be 20 and above; b) the percentage completion rate should be 90% and above; and, c) the reckoning period is 31 May 2015, which is the deadline for completion that was approved by the CES Governing Board. These agencies are as follows: Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Department of National Defense (DND), Department of Tourism (DOT), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).

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2nd Quarter 2015 CES Updates

ANG, MANUEL PASINOBLE Vice President, Financial Information Systems Maintenance and Other Accounting Services Office ‐ Controller Group Government Service Insurance System BELLO, MAR WYNN DELA CRUZ Medical Officer V (Division Chief), Project Management Division Bureau of International Health Cooperation Department of Health BERMUDEZ, MARIO MENDOZA Education Program Supervisor (EPS)/ OIC, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Department of Education Division of General Santos City BHAGWANI, EDWARD GARGAR Local Government Operations Officer VI Department of the Interior and Local Government DILG Region X – Misamis Oriental CABATIC, LARRY LEONES Executive Director Philippine Science High School System Department of Science and Technology

NEW CES ELIGIBLES

CCCONFERREDONFERREDONFERRED THROUGHTHROUGHTHROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 1210

APRIL 16, 2015

CARANDANG, CECILLE GONZALES Education Program Supervisor (EPS) I/ OIC, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Department of Education Tanauan City Division FLORES, REYNALDO LAHOM Director III, Finance and Administrative Services Office of the Political Adviser Office of the President GUMTANG‐REMALANTE, RACHEL ESTHER JAUCIAN SEC Chief Counsel, Collective Invest‐ment Products Division Corporate Finance Department Securities and Exchange Commission HERNANDEZ, EUGENIO VINLUAN Deputy Brigade Commander (Marine Brigade)/ The Naval Provost Marshall Office of the Naval Provost Marshall HUTALLA, ARNEL EVANGELISTA Management and Audit Analyst III Department of Trade and Industry Regional Office IV‐B ILAGAN, JEROME EVANGELIO Director IV Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Finance and Administration Office of the President JACINTO, MAJARANI MACARAEG Education Program Supervisor (EPS) I / OIC, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Department of Education Dipolog Division

MACASOCOL, LORENZO ODIAZ Public Schools District Supervisor/ OIC, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Department of Education Division of Surigao del Sur NAVARRO, BENJAMIN ARSENIO YANDOC Statistical Coordination Officer V/ Head, National Statistical Coordination Unit Philippine Statistics Authority Cordil‐lera Administrative Region SUDIACAL, ALELI ANNIE GRACE PAGULAYAN Medical Officer V Bureau of International Health Cooperation Department of Health UY, ALONA CAMILO Education Program Supervisor (EPS)/ OIC, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Department of Education Division of Davao Oriental VILLERO, JUDE ALLAN SISON Local Government Operations Officer V Department of the Interior and Local Government Leyte Provincial Office

NEWLY-PROMOTED CESO DATED MARCH 30, 2015

RENATO UMALI SOLIDUM, JR., CESO II Director IV Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Department of Science and Technology



RUBICA, RODNEY KING Partner Valencia Law Office Bacolod City SALAMANCA, MARINA SARABIA Education Program Supervisor I Department of Education Division of Bohol TALABIS, EMELYNE VILLANUEVA OIC ‐ Assistant Director Land Management Bureau Department of Environment and Natural Resources TAN, WILBURN JR. LLANETA Director III Presidential Management Staff ZURBANO, MELITON PORTE Secondary School Principal IV Lawang Bato National High School Department of Education Valenzuela City Division

NEW CES ELIGIBLES


MAY 27, 2015

ALMERIA, JENNY LYN RUIZ Chief Administrative Officer Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 8 DATOR, JOSE DANTE PASCUAL Executive Director National Kidney and Transplant Institute

CRUZADO, ANTHONY KING Chief of Hospital I (Retired) Roxas District Hospital Brgy. Odiong, Roxas Oriental Mindoro DIEZ, MA. VILMA VILLARAN Acting Director III Department of Health National Capital Region GUMARU, ALFREDO JR. BINAG Education Program Supervisor I/ OIC, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Department of Education Division of Isabela MARIBOJOC, EDWIN RELOVA Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Department of Education Division of Lanao del Norte OBINQUE, WESTRIMUNDO D. Chief Regional Comptrollership Division Philippine National Police City of San Fernando, Pampanga ROBLES, AMBROSIO LUIS III B. Senior Country Manager Symantec Philippines Makati City


JUNE 10, 2015

USMAN, SANDRAH ARNICA M. Chief Personnel Specialist Civil Service Commission ‐ ARMM Cotabato City ZAMUDIO, GERARDO JR. MALLARI Commandant PAF Officers Candidate School Philippine Air Force Fernando Air Base, Lipa City

ADJUSTMENT IN RANK DATED MAY 29, 2015

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FIEL Y. ALMENDRA CESO VI to CESO V Schools Division Superintendent SALLY B. ULLALIM CESO VI to CESO V Schools Division Superintendent

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES ERNESTO D. ADOBO, JR. CESO III to CESO I Undersecretary DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY MARIA ESPERANZA C. BAÑARES CESO VI to CESO III Director IV (Regional Director)


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AAADJUSTMENTDJUSTMENTDJUSTMENT INININ CESO RCESO RCESO RANKANKANK

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE CELIA C. KING, CESO III Acting Director IV (Deputy Commissioner) Bureau of Internal Revenue DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS MARICHU A. PALAFOX, CESO III Acting Director IV DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY NESTOR P. PALABYAB, CESO III Acting Executive Director III Philippine Trade Training Center

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MARILOU B. DEDUMO, CESO V Acting Schools Division Superintendent JOANN A. CORPUZ, CESO VI Acting Assistant Schools Division Superintendent ROMELITO G. FLORES, CESO VI Acting Assistant Schools Division Superintendent DOMINICO D. IDANAN, CESO VI Assistant Schools Division Superintendent REYNALDO B. MELLORIDA, CESO VI Acting Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

OOORIGINALRIGINALRIGINAL AAAPPOINTMENTPPOINTMENTPPOINTMENT TOTOTO CESO RCESO RCESO RANKANKANK

NEWLY–APPOINTED CESOS DATED MAY 5, 2015

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION VICTORIA V. GAZO CESO VI to CESO V Schools Division Superintendent OFELIA R. HERMOSA CESO VI to CESO V Acting Schools Division Superintendent RONALDO A. POZON CESO VI to CESO V Schools Division Superintendent OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT EDGAR RYAN S. FAUSTINO CESO IV to CESO III Director IV

PROMOTION IN RANK DATED MAY 29, 2015

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LEILA P. AREOLA, CESO VI Acting Assistant Schools Division Superintendent DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CELIA C. CARLOS, CESO IV Acting Director III DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS CONSTANTE A. LLANES, JR., CESO III Acting Director IV DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY RODOLFO J. MARIPOSQUE, CESO V Acting Director II

ISDP XXVII... 7

Tugaoen and the entire Barangay Council of Mayabon; and Negros Oriental Provincial Director Dennis S. Quiñones of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) con‐stituted the panel of reactors for the CEM group report presen‐tation and graced the ISDP Session XXVII Closing Program. The panelists expressed appreciation and affirmed the findings, recommendations, and lessons drawn from the group reports. They also offered positive feedback, expressed their eagerness to adopt and implement the recommendations, and vowed to deepen engagement and partnerships with national govern‐ment agencies and the community in addressing the current and future governance and development challenges. Overall, the ISDP unleashed the potential of and empowered each learner to develop a deeper and more meaningful appre‐ciation of effective, accountable and innovative leadership ‐ resilient to the changing environments of governance, firmly grounded on the bedrock of integrity and ethics, deeply aware of the actual and emerging challenges confronting the nation, and fully focused on the vision of a truly just, inclusive and sus‐tainable future.

2nd Quarter 2015 CES Announcement

T he CES Governing Board, in its 27 May 2015 Meeting, approved the amendment of Section 5, Chapter II of the Gawad CES Code of Procedure

to include the nomination to the Gawad CES Awards of Career Executive Service Officers (CESOs) and Third Level eligibles who are not occupying CES positions but who nonetheless excel in their performance.

It may be recalled that in 2005, the Board implemented a recognition program known as the “Search for Outstanding Career Executive Officers” (Outstanding CEO). The Outstanding CEO award was eventually upgraded to an annual Presidential Award Program known as the Gawad CES Award through Executive Order Number 715, dated 28 March 2008. The Gawad CES Award aims to recognize and promote performance excellence in the public service by honoring CESOs and Third Level eligibles occupying executive or managerial positions for exemplary achievements.

On 10 February 2009, the Board approved the Gawad CES Code of Procedure that limits the nomination to CESOs and Third Level Eligibles (Career Executive Officer

Eligible [CEOE]; Career Service Executive Eligible [CSEE]; and Career Executive Service Eligible [CESE]) who must be occupying executive and managerial positions in the Third Level.

It has been brought to the attention of the Board, however, that there are Third Level eligibles who do not occupy Third Level or CES positions but who nonetheless excel in their performance.

The Board deemed that the addition of nominees or awardees who are CESOs and CES eligibles but who do not occupy CES or Third Level positions for the Gawad CES Award is justifiable considering that their respective positions have performance indicators that would reflect their exemplary performance and measurable significant contributions. Bearing this in mind, the Board resolved through CESB Resolution No. 1222 to open the nomination to all CESOs and Third‐Level Eligibles occupying positions that require the performance of executive, leadership and/or managerial functions.

PROGRAM

DATE

VENUE

CES CiRCLE Forum July 16 July 28

NCR Baguio City

Integrated GABAY‐COAM Training Course

July 22‐31

General Santos City

Project Hope “Paglaum”

August 3‐5

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

Fellowship Lunch and Learning Sessions with CES‐HRMD

August 7

Manila

SALDIWA ng Paglilingkod Training Course

Sept 1‐14

Butuan City


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2nd Quarter 2015 Taas Noo CESO!

2015 CES WRITTEN EXAM SCHEDULE

DATE OF EXAM

TESTING CENTER

DEADLINE FOR FILING

MARCH 1 (Sunday)

Quezon City, Cebu,

Davao

February 2

JUNE 7 (Sunday)

Quezon City, Cebu,

Davao

May 7

SEPTEMBER 6 (Sunday)

Quezon City, Cebu,

Davao

August 6

DECEMBER 6

(Sunday)

Quezon City, Cebu,

Davao

November 5

O n 24 March 2015, Corazon C. Davis was appointed as

Assistant Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Having over twenty‐five years of government service, Assistant Secretary Davis has served the public as a government official with endless passion. Staying true

to her cause and with the zealousness and tenacity for providing quality public service, as seen through her numerous notable achievements, have resulted in her moving to a new high in her career. A recipient of several awards and commendations since 1991 for her outstanding service within the DENR, Assistant Secretary Davis has advocated and spearheaded successful movements towards the betterment of the environment. One of these was her campaign to protect the La Mesa Watershed which resulted in the establishment of the La Mesa Watershed Reservation and the Management Council that protects it from any form of exploitation. In 2009, she was one of the Presidential Gawad CES awardees due to her commendable achievements in areas involving innovation, social services and public policy.

She started her civil service career in 1979 as a research aid at the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Cagayan Valley. In 1981, she was a Biologist at the Bureau of Forest Development then, in 1988, she served as an Environmental Research Specialist at the DENR. From June 1992 to January 1996, Assistant Secretary Davis held various rank and file positions within the DENR. Her perseverance and commitment bore fruit as she was appointed Officer‐In‐Charge, Regional Executive Director of DENR‐NCR (Director III) in June 1999. After only three years, she was promoted to Director IV. She underwent the four‐stage CES Eligibility examination process and was conferred the CES Eligibility in 2001 through CESB Resolution No. 361. She was appointed to CESO Rank II in 2009 by President Benigno Aquino III. A graduate of Zoology at the University of the Philippines, Los Baños in 1980, she pursued an international course on Environmental Science and Technology at the International Institute of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering in Delft, Netherlands in 1991. In 1995, the Isabela State University accredited her graduate study to a Masters degree in Environmental Studies.

CES News 2nd Quarter 2015


T he Career Executive Service Board (CESB) announced that 57 out of 133 examinees or 42.86% passed the CES Written Examination (CES WE) held last 01 March 2015 simultaneously in Quezon City (University of the Philippines), Cebu City (University of San Carlos) and Davao City (San Pedro College).

The top ten (10) CES WE passers are:

Mr. Herminio C. Bagro III, who obtained the highest rating of 90.22%, is a young lawyer and a first time CES WE examinee. He presently holds the position of Undersecretary and Deputy Head at the Presidential Management Staff (PMS). Prior to PMS, he also worked at the Senate of the Philippines and at the National Labor Relations Commission (1st Division) as Legal Consultant and Legal Staff, respectively. He graduated with a degree in BA Philosophy with honors (Cum Laude) at the University of the Philippines‐Diliman in 2005. In 2009, he finished his Juris Doctor in the same university and ranked 8th in the 2009 Philippine Bar Examinations. A year ago, he received his MA in Public Administration at Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, New York City, USA. His field of specialization includes Law, Planning and Policy Administration/Management. Out of 57 passers, 36 or 63.16% took the exam in Quezon City testing center, 14 or 24.56% in Cebu City and 7 or 12.28% in Davao City. All successful CES WE examinees may call the Eligibility and Rank Appointment Division (ERAD) at telephone number 9514985 loc. 100 or 832 for the schedule and other details of the Assessment Center, the second examination stage for CES eligibility. The next conduct of the CES WE will be on 06 September 2015. Application forms may be downloaded through our website www.cesboard.gov.ph.

http://121.96.41.242/cesbweb/newpage.php?title=forms.php�

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The Public Manager is the official newslet-ter of the Career Executive Service. It is published by the CES Board Secretariat and re-entered as Second Class Mail Matter at the Quezon City Central Post Office with Postage Charge Account No. SPS Permit No. 06-03-053 dated December 31, 2015. CESOs, Eligibles and other readers are encouraged to send articles, information on government projects and other significant activities of interest to public managers, including comments and suggestions to: The Editor-in-Chief, The Public Manager, Performance Management and Assistance Division, Career Executive Service Board, No. 3 Marcelino St., Holy Spirit Drive, 1127 Quezon City.

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EDITORIAL BOARD

Maria Anthonette Velasco-Allones Giselle G. Durana

CONTRIBUTORS Christopher F. Calugay

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our doorstep and that dealing with it is inevitable. A prominent business personality in the local industry, SLERS Managing Director, Ms. Mercedes Pelaez Mejia presented the status of business from the perspective of a Small and Medium‐ Sized Enterprise (SME). Ms. Mejia shared SLERS’s success story, which she said was brought about by stability in finding balance in marketing, money and management. She pointed out that success is not a matter of condition or environment but it is a matter of choice. Ms. Mejia also took the opportunity to take a “selfie” with the participants. Quezon City Administrator Aldrin Cuña presented the city’s initiative in facilitating the Ease of Doing Business in this premier city. He explained that the Government of Quezon City partnered with SEC, DTI, PhilHealth, SSS, Pag‐Ibig, and BIR to facilitate a 24/7 registration platform for new corporations, partnerships, foundations and cooperatives wherever they may be through Quezon City’s e‐services. He further related that through the Business One‐Stop Shop, stakeholders are treated with trimmed down processes. He also shared some of Quezon City’s pioneering programs such as the Scaling Innovations in Mobile Money or SIMM, which is used to facilitate mobile money disbursements for scholars’ stipends and teachers’ allowances and other government‐to‐person payments or vice‐versa (e.g. real property tax). These efforts as envisioned by the Quezon City govern‐ment will not only make doing business easier with the local government of Quezon City but, more importantly, will eradicate venues for corruption. Taking off from the presentations by the speakers, the group was then divided into four clusters for a workshop session facili‐tated by Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Director Ponciano M. Ligutom. The workshop aimed to chart the facilitating factors and challenges in the process and technology of starting a business in our country, identify weak areas and recommend measures/interventions that their respective agency may undertake. In closing, Executive Director Velasco‐Allones announced that the group outputs will be the elements that will be looked into during the next CES CiRCLE Forum scheduled on 16 July 2015 in Baguio City.

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