QUEZON CITY, (PIA) -- Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma cited the service and sacrifice of the Department’s regional office in the National Capital Region as they hold kick-off event in celebration of its 45th Founding Anniversary on June 2, 2023, at Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City.
“Lalo na po nitong mga nakaraang mga panahon na may pandemya na kung saan ay patuloy po kayong nagpahatid [at] nagpakita po kayo ng dedikasyon at tulong nang sa ganon naman po ay ating mapaglingkuran ang atin pong mga constituency, mas lalo na po ang mga pangkaraniwang manggawa,” Laguesma said.
The labor chief also lauded DOLE-NCR for organizing such a momentous event despite the heavy and demanding workloads they have in their respective offices.
“Nakakatuwa po na sa kabila ng dami ng ating mga trabaho ay napagbalangkasan ninyo at napagplanuhan na magkakaroon ng ganitong pagtitipon,” the labor chief said.
Established in 1978, DOLE-NCR started its month-long activity with a Sports Fest, participated by different Divisions of the Regional Office, together with its six Field Offices (FOs), including CAMANAVA FO, MAKATI-PASAY FO, MANILA FO, MUNTAPARLAS FO, PAPAMAMARISAN FO, and QUEZON CITY FO.
The labor chief said he considered the month-long activity as a “family day” since employees had the chance to showcase their wit and talents while building sportsmanship and camaraderie.
“Isang family day para sa aking pananaw na kung saan tayo po ay magkakaroon ng pagpapakita [o] pagtatagisan ng talino at mga galing,” he said.
Apart from the oath of sportsmanship, Laguesma also supervised a forum where issues and concerns regarding the program implementation of the DOLE-NCR were discussed.
During the event, Regional Director Atty. Sarah Buena S. Mirasol thanked extended DOLE-NCR employees for their services in implementing various programs and adhering to the objectives of the office.
Mirasol said over the past few years of serving the public, the labor department has overcome various challenges because of the dedication, excellence, and hard work of all their employees.
“Hindi biro ang apatnapu’t limang serbisyo na ipinamalas ng DOLE-NCR. At bilang inyong Regional Director, karangalan kong masaksihan ang inyong dedikasyon at determinasyon na makapaglingkod sa bayan; husay at talino sa pagpapatupad ng mga programa ng ating ahensya; at sipag at tapang sa pagsulong sa mandato ng DOLE,” Mirasol said.
She added that the challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic strengthened DOLE-NCR personnel’s resolve to serve the public better.
“Marami tayong napagdaanang pagsubok sa mga nakalipas na panahon ngunit patuloy pa rin tayong bumabangon at nagiging matagumpay,” she added.
The 45th founding anniversary of the DOLE-NCR will be celebrated throughout the month June with activities that include sports competitions, such as basketball, volleyball, table tennis, darts, bowling, badminton, and mobile legends.
Joining in the opening ceremony was DOLE Undersecretaries Atty. Benjo Santos M. Benavidez, Atty. Felipe N. Egargo Jr., and Ciriaco A. Lagunzad III; Assistant Secretaries Dominique Rubia-Tutay and Warren M. Miclat; DOLE-NCR Assistant Regional Directors Atty. Jude Thomas P. Trayvilla; and Atty. Olivia O. Obrero-Samson.
CAMANAVA FO Director Rowella V. Grande, MUNTAPARLAS FO Director Leonides P. Castillon Jr., PAPAMAMARISAN FO Director Lilibeth T. Cagara, QUEZON CITY FO Director Martin T. Jequinto, MANILA FO OIC-Director Atty. Joel P. Petaca; and MAKATI-PASAY Field Office OIC-Director Atty. Gerard Peter C. Mariano also participated in the event. (dole-ncr/pia-ncr)
