Civil service month celebration kicks off in Laguna

Laguna (11 September) — The 109th Anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service kicks off in the province of Laguna as Gov. Teresita “Ningning” S. Lazaro and Director Emma B. Barrera of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) formally open the month-long celebration.

This was held at the Laguna Provincial Capitol Compound in the capital town Sta. Cruz last September 8, 2009. With the launching, Laguna joins the rest of the nation in paying tribute to the public servants all over the country.

Themed “Honoring our Heroes in Republic Service – Responsive, Ethical Public Servants with Vision, Impact, Commitment and Excellence”, the program started with a Thanksgiving Mass followed by the Flag-Raising Ceremony at the Cultural Center.

The month-long Sportsfest Competition for Men’s and Women’s Volleyball including the tournament for Badminton, Darts, Billiards, and Dancesport was also formally opened right after the flag raising ceremony.

Other activities include Book Exhibit at the Capitol Lobby, Barakalan Trade Fair at the FAITH Garden, and Mobile Passporting at the FAITH Training Center on September 8; Exhibit and Sale of Love Birds, Puppies and Rabbits, and the airing of CSC Activities and Interview with Dir. Barrera and Provincial Human Resources Management Officer Eugenia R. Magano at DZJV in Calamba City on September 9; Cooking Contest at the Cultural Center on September 10;

Calisthenics and Employee Wellness Program (Cultural Center) on September 11; Youth Essay Writing and Painting regarding National Crime Prevention Month (Cultural Center) on September 16; Tree Planting at Brgy. Mahipon in Cavinti on September 18; Free Hair Cut for Men and Women (Cultural Center) on September 22; Lecture regarding the theme of the CSC Anniversary (Cultural Center) on September 23; and the Singing and Dancing Contest, Tribute to the Retired Employees from 2008-2009 and Outstanding Civil Servants (Cultural Center) on September 30. The Closing and Awarding Ceremonies will also be held on September 30. (PIA)