On the 123rd anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service, President Marcos paid tribute to the country's public servants for their dedication amid the challenges in their workplaces.

Marcos lauded the 1.8 million strong government workforce in a video message on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
"Today, we not only commemorate the anniversary of the Civil Service Commission, but also honor the dedication and commitment of all individuals who serve in the government," he said.
"We look back to the past 123 years to recount the colossal progress made by those who served the nation before us and we also look ahead to anticipate and prepare for the future of public service," he added.
The President expressed his gratitude to all civil servants "who work tirelessly and with excellence and integrity to deliver the quality service that all Filipinos deserve."
He also encouraged them to keep performing their duty to achieve a better future for the country.
"Thank you for your dedication despite the numerous challenges that we experience in our respective occupations. Let us strive harder in achieving our united goal of providing a better future for our country," Marcos said.
"My appreciation also goes to the CSC for the steadfast commitment and continuously transforming the human resource and organization of the Philippine bureaucracy. In this way, we will hone agile and future-ready servant heroes," he added.
The nationwide event is celebrated every September to commemorate the establishment of the Philippine Civil Service by virtue of Public Law No. 5 of 19th September 1900.