Tubod, Lanao del Norte – In celebration of the 111th anniversary of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), the municipality of Kapatagan, Lanao del norte was adjudged as outstanding agency based on its Pagasa Award.

The Pagasa Award is part of the annual Honor Awards program of the Civil Service Commission that recognizes government officials and employees who have displayed outstanding work performance.

The conferment of honor awards aims to motivate or inspire government employees to improve the quality of their performance and instill deeper involvement in public service.

This year’s search culminated with the recognition and conferment of awards to winning public servants during the celebration of the anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service on September 28, 2011 at the SM City Atrium, Cagayan de Oro City.

Also receiving an award is Kapatagan Mayor Benjie Baguio who was declared as Outstanding Head of Agency/Local Chief Executive. Kapatagan is also included in the Honor Roll on Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) Implementation by CSC Region 10.

Last June 7, 2011, DSWD Region 10 also chose the coastal town of Kapatagan as its pilot municipality for the implementation of the Convergence program.  The Convergence program provides the three factors necessary to address extereme poverty: Social programs (supplied by 4Ps); Infrastructure projects (supported by KALAHI-CIDSS); and livelihood support (granted by SEA-K).

“We are thankful for this recognition, this will inspire us more to continually give the best public service to our people”, Mayor Baguio expressed.

Several barangay officials from Kapatagan were also on hand to witness the awarding ceremony and show their support to Mayor Baguio.

Lanao Norte Governor Khalid Dimaporo and 2nd District Congresswoman Fatima Aliah Dimaporo also extended their congratulations to Baguio and his town officials on their latest feat in government service. VNL/PIO-LDN