The director of the Department of Science & Technology (DOST)-Region X’s Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC) in Bukidnon has been recognized as one of the awardees in this year’s Outstanding Public Officials and Employees Awards of the Civil Service Commission (CSC).
DOST-X PSTC Dir. Virgilio M. Fuertes
Senior Science Research Specialist Virgilio M. Fuertes, director of DOST Region X’s PSTC, was conferred the CSC Pagasa Award for “his scientific and extensive research to improve the products of the small businesses in Bukidnon.”
“Most of our awardees are unknown to the public,” said Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III in his speech during awarding rites last November 9, 2015 at Rizal Hall of Malacañang Palace. “They are just working quietly. Although no one can see what they are working on, they are still doing their job passionately and correctly. So let us take this opportunity to recognize them and make their noble deeds known.”
Dir. Virgilio M. Fuertes (2nd from right) during the awarding ceremonies held Nov. 9, 2015 at Malcañang.
The CSC Pagasa Award is handed out to an individual or group for an outstanding contribution resulting from an idea or performance which directly benefited more than one department of the government.
Fuertes received a gold-gilded medallion crafted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and a presidential plaque. In addition, Fuertes and his fellow CSC Pagasa awardees received a cash prize of P100, 000.
Fuertes was also recognized during the CSC Regional Awards held Sept. 28, 2015.
The Outstanding Public Officials and Employees Awards is an annual nationwide search for the country’s outstanding public servants conducted by CSC, as part of their Honor Awards Program. It aims to motivate and inspire civil servants to improve the quality of their performance and encourage profound involvement in public service. (S&T Media Service)
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