By
Mary May A. Abellon
DIPOLOG CITY - The Civil Service Commission (CSC), Zamboanga del Norte Field Office spearheaded
an Inter-Government Agency Sports Fest with the participation of the Zamboanga
del Norte Federation of Government Employees Union (ZNFGEU) in Polanco,
Zamboanga del Norte which was held on September 18-20.
CSC Provincial Director
Jerry N. Mayormita said this is in line with the celebration of the 113th
Philippine Civil Service Anniversary, which underscores the merit and fitness principle
in the appointment to any post in government service.
He said the month-long celebration
carries the theme, “Tatak Lingkod Bayani: Isabuhay, Ipagmalaki at Ipagbunyi.”
It aims to promote,
showcase and celebrate heroism in public service and to highlight stories of
triumph and sacrifice among public servants.
Meanwhile, it encourages
public servants to cross the line between being ordinary civil servants to being
servant heroes.
“We can be a Lingkod Bayani
even in our own simple ways by being diligent with our work and committed to our civil obligations at all times,” Atty.
Mayormita said in an interview.
He added that the sports
festival participated in by 19 government unions in the province promoted the
spirit of camaraderie between government employees and enhanced their physical upbringing to strive
for excellence in work.
Employees from the
different local government units and non-governmental organizations, Jose Rizal
Memorial State University and Dr. Jose Rizal Memorial Hospital were also among the participants.
LGU Dipolog emerged as
champion in most of the games like basketball, kick ball, dart, table tennis,
volleyball and badminton.
Polanco Mayor Roberto T.
Uy Jr. expressed his gratitude to CSC for choosing their town as the venue of the
sports fest, among other municipalities.
Earlier, on September 12,
CSC- ZN conducted a tree planting activity in Barangay Sinaman, Dipolog City. (PIA9)