ISABELA CITY, Basilan – The
city officials and employees of Lamitan joined the nationwide celebration of
the 112th Civil Service Commission anniversary with street parade
from Datu Kalun’s Park to the city hall and a short program at the city hall
ground.
At the opening program, City Adminstrator
Danilo V. Alvaro reminded government employees that being a bayani (hero) is a person that first and
foremost, whole-heartedly sings the national anthem with conviction and
meaning. “Anything that we do that is correct in our daily activities is a sign
of heroism,” he said, as he cited the theme for this year’s anniversary:
“Kawani, Ikaw ay isang Lingkod Bayani.”
City Information Officer Felipe Fernando said
that various activities for the employees of the city were lined up for the
month of September. They include fun games, like “Henyo Lamiteño”, which is a
game of wit and the classic BINGO Games; LGU Hataw Na, a physical fitness
activity for employees; “Talent Mo, Ipakita Mo Showdown” on Sept. 12; and
clean-up day on Sept. 14.
He added that an orientation and or
re-orientation on Civil Service Law and Rules is scheduled on Sept. 20.
Employees are also expected to gather on Sept. 24 to organize the Lamitan City
Employees Association, where some employees will be given recognition.
Fernando also disclosed that City Mayor
Roderick H. Furigay updated the employees regarding the status of employee’s bonus
for this coming December. The mayor said that there is a disparity in the
approved committee report and the appropriation ordinance in the Sangguniang
Panlungsod on the supplemental budget.
