“Better is a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways. – Proverbs 19:1”, quoted by the resource speaker Pastor  Francisco C. de Jesus, Church Partnership Development Program Coordinator of Norweigian Mission Alliance Philippines, as he deliver his message about the importance of integrity as an  individual and as a public servant during the PENRO Convocation on February 15, 2016 at PENRO, Boac, Marinduque.

As the rationalization phase continuous and already on its third wave, newly appointed and promoted DENR personnel of the first and second wave were given opportunity to be well-informed about basic rights and privileges as employee. Thus, an orientation entitled “Orientation Program on Basic Employee Rights, Privileges and Benefits” was conducted on February 17, 2016 at Goodchow, Boac, Marinduque. Almost everyone attended the said orientation with 34 newly appointed and 14 promoted personnel.

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Director II Josephine R. Altura gave emphasis about being a servant first before the desire for the privileges. Director Altura reiterated that being a public servant is not about the benefits but rather “a heart for serving people”.