The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office X recently conducted its Regional General Assembly last June 26, 2013 at Chali Beach Resort, Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City. The once in two years activity is an important event to update the department on the latest news and important matters affecting the staff and management in the field office.
The one day activity was filled with interesting activities that surely provided the DSWD employees with the necessary knowledge and important information very much needed to be effective in working with the agency. Ms. Purita Santa, Assistant Regional Director for Administration welcomed all participants to the activity and wished that the event be fruitful so that the department may benefit from the said gathering.
During the said activity, important matters were discussed/presented. Ms. Portia Roldan, OIC-Chief of the Institutional Development Division presented to the body the latest on the Performance-Based Incentive System-Performance Based Bonus. Ms. Roldan emphasized that the bonus will be given to personnel bureaus or delivery units in accordance to their contribution to the accomplishment of the department’s over-all targets and commitments.
Next presenter was Mr. Joseph Manuel Aguja, Training Specialist II who presented the Feedback Report Template, the proper way of completing requirements for any department staff who would be having official travel for trainings, workshops, and seminars. Ms. Christine Leyva, Human Resource Development Unit also presented Memorandum Circular No. 6, series 2012 or the Strategic Performance Management System, an important tool at monitoring the competence and effective services of the employees of the department.
ARDA Santa then discussed policies and procedures for department employees traveling abroad. Several misconceptions and matters were clarified during the presentation, which definitely enlightened the agency employees on rules and regulations covering government employees regarding the matter.
A special presentation was also given by Ms. Aloha Jaudian, Representative from the Department of Labor and Employment who shared information about the Kasambahay Law, which definitely gave the DSWD employees a clearer picture of how the law works.
Issues and concerns were then discussed to ensure that operations at the field office would be as smooth as possible. Add to the day good food and exciting games and prizes, the Regional General Assembly was definitely a success. A whopping 165 employees attended the activity, all in the mood for ensuring unity and camaraderie in the workplace.