Tuguegarao City—In line with the 62nd founding anniversary celebration of the Department of Social Welfare and Development with the theme “DSWD @ 62: Sama-samangHusayTungosaTagumpay”, the Field Office 02 had prepared a week-long celebration which includes the showcasing of talents among DSWD employees and awarding of citations and recognitions to DSWD partners and stakeholders for their invaluable contributions.

As tribute to the fruitful years of stay in the department, the Field office 02 has also recognized its dedicated and committed officials and employees who have rendered 10 to 35 years of dedicated service.

This year’s Loyalty Awardees are; Ms.VerenaBuduan, Ms.RomanaWakit, Mr.Romillolabugeuen, Ms.RamonitaMalubag, Ms. Jocelyn Ramos, Ms.Isabelita Balbuena, Mr. Ramon Taguinod, Ms. Shirley Labuguen, Ms. Irene Gacias, Ms. RebeccaAluad and Mr. Juan Zalun.

The Loyalty Awardees were given plaque of recognition and cash prizes for their invaluable contribution to DSWD’s exemplary performance and magnanimous accomplishments.

Meanwhile, the Field Office has also given certificate of appreciation to its partners both from the government and non-government organizations, to individuals and organizations which extended a helping hand to the disadvantaged countrymen so they can have a better future.

In her message during the culminating program, DSWD Field Office 02 Regional Director Violate A. Cruz emphasized that DSWD employees and key stakeholders should maintained their vows and commitment to serve the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged sector of the society with integrity towards the attainment of the agency’s goals, objectives and vision of having a world class social service.

“This event reminds every DSWD employee and stakeholders in the implementation of social protection services that every year is a result of the long years of giving quality service to the underprivileged and vulnerable sectors of the society—a venue to revive employees’ enthusiasm and passion to continue their work with excellence and renewed commitment, not just mandated by the law to serve but of a heart that changes the society”, Director Cruz added.

DSWD has reached the 62nd blessed year because of the support it continuously receives from its internal staff and partners.

“With all our converged efforts and unselfish commitment to deliver social services with integrity, let us continue striving for excellence. Let us carry on our burning desire to serve and protect the welfare of the less fortunate”, Director Cruz said.