VILLAFUERTE CONFERRED WITH SEAL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

PILI, Camarines Sur -- The Civil Service Commission (CSC) formally awarded the Citizen’s Satisfaction Center Seal of Excellence to Camarines Sur Governor Luis Raymund F. Villafuerte for his zealous adherence to follow the mandate of Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 in a simple awarding rites held at the Provincial Convention Center at the Provincial Complex, here on Monday.

Hon. Cezar D. Beunaflor, CSC Sr. Commissioner and also the event’s distinguished Guest of Honor, cited Villafuerte’s effort in creating a competent government workforce that made the efficient delivery of government service to its constituents possible.

“Governor Villafuerte has contributed a lot in the positive transformation of Camarines Sur. It was reflected in the result of the Report Card Survey (RCS) that the commission has conducted in the province of Camarines Sur. These efforts consequently resulted to the reduction of the bureaucratic red tape and prevented graft and corruption.”

Republic Act 9485, otherwise known as the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 specifically mandates the state to promote integrity, accountability, proper management of public affairs and public property. They are also mandated to “establish effective practices aimed at the prevention of graft and corruption in government.”

Villafuerte received a cash award amounting to Php50,000.00 and the Glass of the Seal of Excellence Award.

Camarines Sur was the only recipient of the prestigious Seal of Excellence Award in the Bicol Region and the entire Luzon, and one of the 6th awardees chosen from key cities and local government units in the Philippines .

Atty. Daisy P. Bragais, CSC Regional Office V Acting Assistant Regional Director said that the Seal of Excellence Awards validated the kind of quality service that Camarines Sur has given its constituents thru the effective delivery of its frontline services.

Villafuerte in his acceptance speech also lauded his fellow public servants, specifically the provincial capitol personnel and employees, for their cooperation in realizing his vision.

After the simple awarding rites, the mounting and installation of the Seal of Excellence at the Provincial Capitol Building followed. (LSMacatangay, PIA CamSur)