THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has recognized its employees, especially the janitors and clerks, for their continuing commitment and dedication to public service even during challenging times.

DENR Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Joselin Marcus Fragada led the recognition ceremony where they issued certificates as an added “motivation” to the hardworking personnel and staff.

“We have issued individual certificates to recognize that no matter what your job is as a janitor, as a clerk, we always recognize the hard work that people do for the agency. Kaya maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat!” Fragada told DENR workers during the “HR@ Ur Service” closing ceremony.

A total of 86 employees from the DENR Central Office got the morale-boosting awards just when the present administration has yet to name a new secretary.

“I would also like to recognize our employees from the Strategic Communication and Initiatives Service, Human Resource Development Service (HRDS), and the Administrative Service. I think this is the only time we can recognize you for the efforts and services you do for the department, the constituents, and others. Maraming salamat po sa tulong at pagsisilbi ninyo,” he said.

For his part, DENR Assistant Secretary for Human Resources, Strategic Communication and Sectoral Initiatives Hiro Masuda said that this year’s event highlighted the Duterte administration’s whole-of-society framework of “leaving no one behind”, especially during the pandemic.

“All tasks, big or small, are vital to accomplishing a goal. Whether white-collar or blue-collar jobs, their efforts should not be left on the sidelines. We want to make sure that they are given appropriate recognition as a gratitude for their sacrifices,” Masuda pointed out.

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Joel dela Torre