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THE OFFICIAL E-NEWSLETTER OF THE CAREER EXECUTIVE SERVICE NOVEMBER 2017 VOLUME 11 ISSUE NO. 11 www.cesboard.gov.ph DBM Secretary Benjamin Diokno keynotes the Opening Ceremony before the 818-strong crowd hailing from different gov- ernment agencies and regions. ight hundred eighteen (818) members of the welcome to the delegates saying, “It is my hope that CES converged for inclusive and sustainable each one shall be able to renew camaraderie or form development in the 16th Annual CES new ones, as it is always proven that those who work E th Conference in commemoration of its 44 founding harmoniously in unity win.” anniversary last November 21 in the Vibrant City of Smiles, Bacolod City. Agrarian Reform Undersecretary Rosalina L. Bistoyong, CESO I, Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the Aptly themed “GoVergence: Convergence for Secretary and National Union of CESOs, Inc. (NUCESO) Sustainable Development”, this year’s conference President, delivered her message of solidarity topics underscore the need for convergence in motivating government executives to engage more and governance as a catalyst for sustainable positive more in inter-agency coordination to strengthen change. alliances in the attainment of our country’s goals and targets. Bacolod City Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia, represented by Vice Mayor El Cid M. Familiaran, gave his warm 2 IN Page Page 3-28 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 16TH ANNUAL CES 31 CESB’S ISO 9001 CERT THIS CONFERENCE 32 PROJECT PAGLAUM 29 CES PARTNERS’ NIGHT 33 NEW CES POSITIONS ISSUE 30 SEPT. CES WE RESULTS 34 NEW CES ELIGIBLES Taas Noo, CESO! November 2017 1 16th Annual CES Conference... Budget Secretary Diokno keynotes opening rites Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid M. Familiaran (left), DAR OIC Secretary Rosalina L. Bistoyong , CESO I, (center), and CESB Executive Director Maria Anthonette C. Velasco-Allones, CESO I, (right) during the Opening Ceremony of the 2017 Annual CES Conference “We will ever strive for the ideals and sacred things of the city, both alone and with many; we will unceasingly seek to quicken the sense of public duty; we will revere and obey the city’s laws; we will transmit this city not only less, but greater, better and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us.” Bugdet Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno shared the above Oath of the Athenean City State in part before the career officials in attendance to remind them of their duties as vanguards of excellent public service during his keynote speech. Secretary Diokno further discussed about the Philippine Medium-Term Development Plan (PDP) 2017 -2022, which is anchored on a long-term vision of our country’s inclusive growth and global competitiveness. According to him, policies and reforms, no matter how well crafted, are useless unless government leaders and public managers operate efficiently and be resolute. th The 16 Annual CES Conference kicks off with world-class performances from the Halili-Cruz School of Ballet (above) “If the CESO system is strong, you provide continuity and the Barangay 18 MassKara Festival Street Dance Cham- and stability because politicians come and go, but you pions (below). stay,” which was followed by a resounding applause. 2 THE PUBLIC MANAGER Taas Noo, CESO! November 2017 New CES Eligibles take oath 2017 Gawad CES finalists take on Day 1 convergence efforts “I shall bring change where this is needed, expertise where this is missing, And leadership where this is wanting...” hree (3) finalists of the 2017 Gawad CES Award were featured in the first plenary of the 2017 CES Confer- T ence to showcase their innovations and share their insights and learning from collaborating and converging with other government agencies. These finalists are: Assistant Secretary Myrna S. Chua, CESO III of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM); Director Enrique A. Tayag, CESO III, Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the Assistant Sec- retary for Policy and Health Systems, Department of Health; and Schools Division Superintendent Cristito A. Eco, CESO VI of the Department of Education (DepEd)-Catbalogan City. Dubbed as “the mighty but calm star” of the Budget depart- ment, Assistant Secretary Chua shared her accomplishments in pursuing reforms on compensation, citing situation faced by the government officials and employees in 2005 that 106 new CES Eligibles stood tall with great pride during their oath- taking ceremony administered by CESB Executive Director Maria caused clamor for salary increase. Anthonette C. Velasco-Allones, CESO I. She led the team that drafted the legislation on the modified compensation frame, establishment of the Total Compensa- ne hundred six (106) newly inducted CES members tion Framework, and consequently, the completion of the grinned from ear to ear as they recited these lines O from the CES Pledge while affirming their commit- four (4)-year implementation of the Salary Standardization ment to the CES during their induction and pinning cere- Law (SSL) III. mony. This is the moment when the CES community wel- comes its new members who have successfully hurdled the From October 2013 to June 2014, Assistant Secretary Chua year-long rigorous, challenging but meaningful process of the was detailed at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) where she was four-stage CES eligibility examination. The final rite was made asked to join the “Reboot BOC and Uproot Corruption” ad more momentous when the inductees were asked to call hoc team to implement the tall order of then President Be- their peers or career official of choice to help put their CES nigno S. Aquino III. As the designated Deputy Commissioner pin during the Pinning Ceremony. for Internal Administration, she was able to address person- nel concerns at the bureau. Albeit leading the creation of a CES Board Executive Director Maria Anthonette C. Velasco- Allones, CESO I, presented the one hundred six (106) new CES recruitment and promotion plan that was based on merit and eligibles from both public and private sectors. fitness, she gave the credit to late Deputy Commissioner Arturo M. Lachica who implemented the reforms in recruit- For Quirino Memorial Medical Center Chief Evelyn Victoria, ment and selection after she went back to DBM to craft the this year’s conference “is the most artistically diverse [Annual SSL IV. CES Conference] by far!” Likewise, Department of Education (DepEd) Region XII Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Meanwhile, DOH’s Dancing Director Tayag related this year’s Mario Madrero was impressed by the overall look and theme Conference theme with his experiences as a medical practi- of the event. He further remarked that Secretary Diokno’s tioner/clinician, public servant, policy maker and program message struck him clearly and that he fully understands the manager. challenge of becoming a career official. 4 THE PUBLIC MANAGER 3 CES News November 2017 Day 1 3 2017 Gawad CES... To address these challenges, they anchored their city’s vision and dreams on DepEd-Catbalogan. As a result, Project LEAD came to life which served as the inspiration for the “Building New Generation Knowledge and Attitudes by Raising Advanced and Innovative School Leaders (BuNGKARAS)” project. Under this project, their local school boards were expanded and a regular consultation of the division office with the district teachers, including local barangay officials was institutionalized. SDS Eco likewise studied and addressed the pressing concerns by teachers at work by initiating the information system needs of DepEd-Catbalogan dubbed as the “Enhanced Computerized Office System (eCo System).” It consists of (Seated from left to right) Session Chair Milagros A. Rimando separate but integrated application modules that address the with the 2017 Gawad CES finalists: Director Enrique A. Tayag unique set of functionality and date security requirements (DOH), Assistant Secretary Myrna S. Chua (DBM), and which includes the Basic Classroom Information System Superintendent Cristito A. Eco (DepEd-Catbalogan City) (BCIS), Human Resource Information System (HRIS), Document Management System and DepEd-Catbalogan City website. Following the explicit explanation of how epidemiologist, public health servant, and clinical care practitioners used to What evidently gained a huge applause from the audience differ from each other, he remarked, “But now, the worlds was when SDS Eco showcased the “Swimming Pool in the converged. The convergence of clinical care and public health Sea” project, a convergence program between the DepEd- happened before my eyes in my 29 years of career.” Catbalogan and the City Government and with the help of the barangay officials. He conceptualized the project and During the outbreak of Ebola and swine in many areas in convinced the City Government to fund the swimming pool Central Luzon, Dr. Tayag, together with a lean team of “in the sea” utilizing the waves of nature to minimize epidemiologist, had simulation exercises and tested their expenditures. protocols, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA). According to him, there was a convergence between Regional Director Stephen M. Leonidas, CESO V, DAR, animal health and human health at that time because the Regional Office No. 6 said that the conference refuels and DOH could not do it alone. inspires the third level officials. In an interview conducted after the session, he expressed his commendation for the He likewise discussed in brief the DOH-Local Government speakers. Units (LGUs) convergence program, wherein the DOH was responsible for crafting policies while the LGUs were the “I always wanted to attend this kind of activity because we implementers. He emphasized the importance of changing have so many excellent speakers. In fact, if you have to look people’s mindset by making tried-and-tested arrangements at the profile of the speakers today, we can say that there is to provide the needed services. no waste of time here,” Director Leonidas stated. Primarily known for making health education an entertaining The Gawad CES is a presidential or the highest award that way of learning, Dr.