Margarita V. Sampang
Regional Director
Department of Social Welfare and Development
Region I

The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) head office in Makati played host in the conduct of Workshop on Presidential Appointments held in the afternoon of August 22, 2008.

Members of the Office of the President (OP) Search Committee were in full attendance to lead the discussion on the different phases of presidential appointments. In attendance are DBP and Search Committee Chairman Patricia A. Sto. Tomas who articulated the Rationale of the workshop while OP Undersecretary Charito R. Elegir discussed the guidelines on processing recommendations for presidential appointments and extension of services. Career Executive Service Board (CESB) Executive Director Atty. Maria Anthonette Velasco-Allones shared with the attendees the CESB rules and regulations pertaining to the subject matter. An open forum led by Mr. Elmor D. Juridico was conducted right after all speakers had presented their discussion.

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The CES Written Examination on August 17, 2008 took Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao by storm as close to a thousand government personnel from line agencies as well as from GOCCs/GFIs participated in the activity.

Atty. Maria Anthonete V. Allones, CESB Executive Director, led a group that took care of all activities at the New Era University, Quezon City; Deputy Executive Director Arturo M. Lachica was at the helm in San Pedro, Davao City while some senior CESB personnel ably took care of administration in Cebu Normal University.

The examination ushers in a new system as it now includes Counter-Productive Behavior Assessment and an essay-writing portion that will further prove the well-roundedness of government officials. Click for more photos

Civil Service Commission Chairman and CESB Board member, Ricardo L. Saludo took his oath on 25 July 2008 in simple ceremonies held at the CSC office in Batasan, Q.C.

Honorable Vice President Noli L. De Castro administered the oath of office of Chairman Saludo.

Chairman Saludo graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Literature at the Ateneo De Manila University and is pursuing his Masters Degree in Public Policy and Management at The University of London by distance learning. Click for more photos

Twenty-three (23) newly conferred eligibles took their oath in a simple ceremony presided by CESB Chairman Bernardo P. Abesamis last August 5, 2008 at 5:00 pm at the CESB Training Room which was attended by their family members and friends in the presence of the newly-installed CSC Chairman Ricardo L. Saludo. Also present during the occasion were members of the CES Governing Board, namely, Mr. Elmor D. Juridico, Mr. Antonio Kalaw and Mr. Rolando Metin. Click for more photos

Career Executive Officials and Ayala Youth Leaders converge in a productive dialogue where sharing of individual experiences and ideas led to purposive choices and decisions bound to create an impact on national development.

Exec. Director Anthonette V. Allones welcomes and inspires 150 participants with one common goal: build synergy, share dreams and forge the future for nation building! Click for more photos