Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles lauded civil servants for striving hard on delivering service excellence even under challenging circumstances this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are grateful to all of our government workers for your unwavering dedication to serve the Filipino people amid the challenges brought by the continuing pandemic and the numerous natural calamities we faced this year. We salute you for forging ahead and showing up even when times are tough,” Nograles said in his year-end message.
Nograles also urged them to remember and honor fellow civil servants who sacrificed their lives to serve the Filipino people.
“Hindi rin natin makakalimutan ang ating mga katrabaho na nagbuwis ng kanilang buhay sa gitna ng pagsasagawa ng kanilang gampanin bilang mga lingkod bayan. Sila ang ating mga lingkod bayani (We also cannot forget our comrades who dedicated their lives in their respective duties as civil servants. They are our heroes)," he stated.
"Let us honor their legacy and be inspired by their examples to do our very best in the service of our people,” he added.
With the nearing holidays, Chairperson Nograles advised government workers to use this time for thanksgiving.
“With all of the triumphs and tribulations we have experienced this year, may our Christmas celebrations be centered on giving thanks to the Almighty for all the blessings He has showered upon us; let us also honor ourselves, our colleagues, our friends, and families for braving yet another difficult but fulfilling year,” he said.
He added "May the spirit of Christmas embrace you and your loved ones and I share my prayers that you be covered in love, health and protection always.”