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Outstanding Government Workers for various categories: Dangal Ng Bayan, Presidential Lingkod Bayan, and the CSC Pagasa were feted for their exemplary moral courage, ethical leadership, and innovative mindsets at the Heroes Hall, Malacañan Palace on 18 September 2024.

The Office of the Ombudsman co-chairs the Dangal Ng Bayan Committee along with the Civil Service Commission, with the Commission on Audit and Office of the President, as members.

This year’s recipients of the Dangal ng Bayan Award are the following:

1. Nursing Attendant II Reymaximiano Q. Aquino of the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) in Baguio City;

2. School Principal II Daryl B. Arguelles of Bagtason Elementary School, Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Office of Antique in Bugasong, Antique;

3. Administrative Aide V (Plumber II) Michael Ike M. Bertulfo of the Office of the Municipal Engineer/Waterworks, Municipal Government of Macrohon in Macrohon, Southern Leyte;

4. Medical Specialist III Jimmy A. Billod of the BGHMC in Baguio City;

5. Administrative Aide III (Utility Worker II) Florentino N. Dela Cruz Jr. of the Baguio City Public Library, City Government of Baguio in Baguio City;

6. Teacher III Donna Lyn M. Geronimo of Camarines Sur National High School, DepEd Schools Division Office of Naga City in Peñafrancia Avenue, Naga City;

7. Licensing Officer I Erly Rose L. Guzman of the City Permits and Licensing Office, City Government of Lipa in Lipa City, Batangas;

8. Administrative Aide I Rick O. Habana of Cabcab Central Elementary School, DepEd Schools Division Office of Catanduanes in San Andres, Catanduanes;

9. Master Teacher I Dyecebel A. Pangaldin of DepEd-Alternative Learning System, Schools Division Office of Sarangani in Alabel, Sarangani Province; and

10. Associate Professor IV Shirley M. Siozon of the Eastern Visayas State University in Tacloban City.

The Dangal ng Bayan Award is conferred on an individual for the performance of an extraordinary act or public service and consistent demonstration of exemplary ethical behavior as outlined in Republic Act No. 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. ###

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